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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 5:16 PM

#991

Rubberneck36
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Wanted Exum. Lakers will pick Randle and the kings will get McDermott. Fuuu drafting white guys never works for us. Lol

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:17 PM

#992

Strwy2Hevn
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So who is coming out next year? Magic drafting top 5 again

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:17 PM

#993

jrg
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Randle to Lakers

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:18 PM

#994

Ninerjohn
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Great pick for Lakers..

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:18 PM

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jrg
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Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:
So who is coming out next year? Magic drafting top 5 again

nope

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:18 PM

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4ML
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Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:
So who is coming out next year? Magic drafting top 5 again

lol out of all the 5 teams - Magic is least likely to be drafting in top 5 next year.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:18 PM

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Jiks
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Lakers getting a steal IMO.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:19 PM

#998

Knowledge
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Sixers tank 2.0 starts next year lol

Embiid gonna be redshirted

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:19 PM

#999

jrg
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Tyler Ennis at 12 please

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:19 PM

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Negrodamus
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Originally posted by TX9R:
Great, they draft the one position they're good at

Possibly THE only SMART move by DA. Now Rajon Rondo can be moved for future top slated picks.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:20 PM

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Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

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

And there is no chance it may be the best ever. Or.. are you too young to remember a draft with Olajuwan, Jordan, Perkins, Barkley, and Stockton.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:21 PM

#1002

KyleShanahan
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Im happy with the Jazz pick!

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:21 PM

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jrg
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Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

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

And there is no chance it may be the best ever. Or.. are you too young to remember a draft with Olajuwan, Jordan, Perkins, Barkley, and Stockton.

John, its a little early to say this won't be one of the drafts ever. None of these guys have played a single game. Haha

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:22 PM

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StOnEy333
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I'm stoked with Randle.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:22 PM

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4ML
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Originally posted by JiksJuicy:
Lakers getting a steal IMO.

I really like Randle. But, I think he's going at a spot that was expected. Not a top 5 player in the draft...but best among the next tier.