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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 5:24 PM

#1021

TX9R
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Ha, the white guy. Somebody called it.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:25 PM

#1022

Ninerjohn
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Kings are trading this white guy to the Warriors for Barnes.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:25 PM

#1023

btthepunk
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Is McLemore or Stauskas going to be traded?

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:25 PM

#1024

JustinMT
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Originally posted by ads_2006:
Folks who were looking forward to seeing exum play in nba are gonna be sad :(

Won't be on tv outside of Utah games ever

He's leading us to the finals!

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:26 PM

#1025

Negrodamus
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WTF are Sac Kings doing. is it me or do they love these shooting guards whom never amount to anything...ps I left the "white" shooting guards part out.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:26 PM

#1026

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

Originally posted by TX9R:
Ha, the white guy. Somebody called it.

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Fuuuu

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:26 PM

#1027

itlynstalyn
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Originally posted by btthepunk:
Is McLemore or Stauskas going to be traded?

There was a rumor the Celts were going to trade Rondo for #8. Would make sense considering they drafted Smart.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:27 PM

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Strwy2Hevn
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Originally posted by jrg:

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 5:27 PM

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jrg
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forgot..you're a magic fan too aren't you strwy2hevn?

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:29 PM

#1030

jrg
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corey magette is still playing?!

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:29 PM

#1031

jrg
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vonleh to hornets

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:30 PM

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Strwy2Hevn
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Originally posted by jrg:
forgot..you're a magic fan too aren't you strwy2hevn?

Yea. I live about 45 minutes from Orlando.

[ Edited by Strwy2Hevn on Jun 26, 2014 at 5:30 PM ]

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:30 PM

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jrg
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Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by jrg:
forgot..you're a magic fan too aren't you strwy2hevn?

Yea. I live about 45 minutes from the Orlando.

post more in the thread!

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:32 PM

#1034

Strwy2Hevn
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Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by jrg:
forgot..you're a magic fan too aren't you strwy2hevn?

Yea. I live about 45 minutes from the Orlando.

post more in the thread!

I used to but I haven't watched much since the heat took over the division.

Jun 26, 2014 at 5:34 PM

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jrg
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