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LA9erFan · 2014-01-02T09:54:58-08:00

Being excited about the draft in January is part of being a Laker fan right now, lol. If find myself using a lot of superlatives when describing these guys. This draft class is something else. 1) Joel Embiid, C, 7'0", 245lbs, Kansas Quick summary: Haven't seen a big with this kind of potential on both ends of the court in years, and that includes Anthony Davis. NBA comparison: Hakeem Olajuwon (seriously) or a faster Roy Hibbert. 2) Andrew Wiggins, SF, 6'8", 200lbs, Kansas Quick summary: Jaw-dropping physical talent with questionable assertiveness on offense. Needs to improve his ball-handling. Superb defender. NBA comparison: Paul George 3) Jabari Parker, SF, 6'8", 235lbs, Duke Quick summary: Best offensive prospect since Durant, but his poor defense puts him behind Embiid & Wiggins in my eyes. That's not something that tends to improve once a kid gets millions of dollars in his pocket. That said, he's the surest thing in the draft. NBA comparison: Carmelo Anthony 4) Marcus Smart, PG, 6'4", 220lbs, Oklahoma St. Quick summary: I have a huge man crush on this guy. He's a relentless winner. Rough around the edges on offense, and needs to improve his jumper and FT%. Attacks the basket with authority and is an elite defender. NBA comparison: Russell Westbrook 5) Julius Randle, PF, 6'9", 250lbs, Kentucky Quick summary: Really strong around the basket with excellent touch. Elite rebounder. But turnover prone and not particularly athletic. Average defender. NBA comparison: Zach Randolph 6) Dante Exum, PG, 6'6", 188lbs, Australia Quick summary: Legit PG with great size and feel for the game. Not just a guy with physical ability. May have difficulty guarding quicker PGs in the NBA. NBA comparison: Less athletic Penny Hardaway/More athletic & bigger Andre Miller 7) Aaron Gordon, PF, 6'9", 212lbs, Arizona Quick summary: Very raw, but a great leaper. I'm not as high on him as others because I don't think he's particularly fast, despite his jumping ability. IMO, you have to be able to run the floor tremendously well if your skill set is low. Poor shooter and below average defender. Excellent rebounder with some ball handling ability. Has a lot of room to grow as a player. NBA comparison: Slower Blake Griffin 8) Noah Vonleh, PF 9) Willie Cauley-Stein, C 10) Jahii Carson, PG 11) Rodney Hood, SF 12) Gary Harris, SG 13) Zach Lavine, PG/SG 14) Montrezl Harrell, PF I'll do more as the season goes on.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:08 PM

#976

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Originally posted by NeonNiner:
Orlando reached.

I'll give the benefit of doubt to their GM. He has an excellent resume.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:08 PM

#977

TX9R
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Shocker! Not a white guy!

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:08 PM

#978

NeonNiner
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Vonleh, Celtics?

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:09 PM

#979

Jiks
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Originally posted by TX9R:
Shocker! Not a white guy!

Lol from a Jazz fan.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:09 PM

#980

JustinMT
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Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
That's who I wanted!

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:11 PM

#981

TX9R
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If whoever Orlando drafted ends up good, he'll end up on the Lakers. Farm team.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:11 PM

#982

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Jun 26, 2014 at 5:12 PM

#983

jrg
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Originally posted by TX9R:
If whoever Orlando drafted ends up good, he'll end up on the Lakers. Farm team.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:12 PM

#984

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Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by NeonNiner:
Orlando reached.

best draft in years maybe ever and they don't draft BPA.

Please! This draft isnt close to being the best ever. I actually think its overrated with no franchise makers in my opinion.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:14 PM

#985

itlynstalyn
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Nice pick by Boston.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:14 PM

#986

4ML
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Hondo and Smart...

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:14 PM

#987

phatbutskinny
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Gordon is awesome. Hope Lakers randle

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:15 PM

#988

TX9R
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Great, they draft the one position they're good at

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:16 PM

#989

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Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by NeonNiner:
Orlando reached.

best draft in years maybe ever and they don't draft BPA.

Please! This draft isnt close to being the best ever. I actually think its overrated with no franchise makers in my opinion.

so you explained why I said maybe. Thank you

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:16 PM

#990

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This Woj report was on the money.

@WojYahooNBA: Noah Vonleh is on the slide in this draft, front office sources tell Yahoo Sports. Best first chance to be picked: Lakers.

Wonder why he's sliding. Though he'd be selected by now.