Celtics with #1 pick
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Na I don't think the 76ers have 5 too. I think the Kings had 5
If there was a Davis in this years class, it would be like the Spurs landing Duncan in 1997.
Not a big deal in this years draft, especially for a guard heavy team like the Suns, to drop a couple spots.
There are some great landing spots for UK players here. I like the potential for Fox to the Sixers or Kings and Monk to the Timberwolves.
Phoenix always gets screwed in the draft. I knew before the lottery happened they would get 4th or 5th.
One thing that worries me about Jackson is, he is year older than most of these freshmen.
The only good thing about Phoenix not getting a better draft pick is that they likely won't be able to draft a PG which is all they do! Seriously, that team needs other players besides guards.
Maybe they use the pick in a trade for someone like Butler?
They deserved it IMO. It was embarrassing how badly they tanked by sitting players.
As others have pointed out, not a big deal. They can still get their guy at 4 and pay him a little less.
Phoenix should draft Jackson or Tatum if either are available.
Celts will take best player - Fultz, LA will take Ball, 76ers will take Tatum or Jackson, Phoenix will take whoever 76ers don't take. Would love to see Fox with Kings, but it's a waste for him to not be in a big media market.
Would be nice to see some UK on actual contenders for a change.
Celts will take best player - Fultz, LA will take Ball, 76ers will take Tatum or Jackson, Phoenix will take whoever 76ers don't take. Would love to see Fox with Kings, but it's a waste for him to not be in a big media market.
Would be nice to see some UK on actual contenders for a change.
Everybody assumes Lakers take Ball. Would be funny if they took Fox instead.
They could have played Bledsoe the second half of the season and maybe they would have won 3-4 more games if that. Knight didn't deserve playing time the way he acted and his unwillingness to accept a 6 man role and Tyson Chandler is old as ****. I think their excuse of developing young players like Ulis and Chriss was actually not a bad decision. Hell the Suns were actually a lot of fun to watch down the stretch. Ulis can actually run an offense unlike Bledsoe.
Tatum and Jackson are likely going to be picked 4-6 and either could (maybe should) be the #1 pick.
Some team is going to get an absolute steal.
Some team is going to get an absolute steal.
No doubt in my mind Fox is a better player, but I think the fact that Ball is a California kid and played for UCLA will tip the scales in his favor.
Jaylen Brown in that slot. Celtics will go with a SG, and he's 6'4". He's also not the Jerry West award winner.
Some mock drafts now that the order is set:
http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2017/05/nba_mock_draft_2017_post-nba_lottery_edition_marke.html
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/5/...-boston-celtics-lonzo-ball-los-angeles-lakers
https://www.seccountry.com/sec/2017...cond-round-projections-2017-nba-draft-lottery
http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2017/05/nba_mock_draft_2017_post-nba_lottery_edition_marke.html
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/5/...-boston-celtics-lonzo-ball-los-angeles-lakers
https://www.seccountry.com/sec/2017...cond-round-projections-2017-nba-draft-lottery
Well, Simmons isn't A SG either, so he may have to play the 3 and be a bad defender. Would not be surprised if it's Jackson.
Minnesota in a good spot number wise but player wise not sure if its what they need. IMO need another stud big to go along side Towns. Pending on how Lavin comes back then maybe they do need Monk or a wing. Not a great big man draft anywya.
i would say Celtics take Fultz. I think that's what you mean?
I don't want Ball at all. Lakers better hope some of these guys develop. Right now it is ugly and no one will come there in FA.
The only locks are the top two. After that it's between Jackson/Tatum/Fox/Dennis smith. These workouts will be very important for these kids. Turning down a two on two match up could drop them. It's likely the 76ers invite those four in as well as monk at ththe same time and match them up
I do because of his passing and shooting. Those things will translate so at worse we get a Taller Rubio who can't shoot. Allows Russell to slide over.
I think Boston could trade that #1 for a kings ransom. They don't need Fultz or Ball, Isiah has proven to be a legit franchise PG. Celts need an upgrade and some pop at SG and/or wing. They could trade down a few spots for some nice pieces and still be in a position to get Monk or Jackson.
Phoenix doesn't need another UK guard, they need to shape up their front court.
I like Philly being in a position to really finish up the foundation they have been laying. Simmons, Embiid, are pillars that could hold it down for 12 years. A Fox, Monk, Jackson, Ball, would really complete the coveted trinity in basketball that most great teams past and present had/have.
If he is still around Monk playing with the big dude in NY or all that young talent in Minny are both very appealing.
Phoenix doesn't need another UK guard, they need to shape up their front court.
I like Philly being in a position to really finish up the foundation they have been laying. Simmons, Embiid, are pillars that could hold it down for 12 years. A Fox, Monk, Jackson, Ball, would really complete the coveted trinity in basketball that most great teams past and present had/have.
If he is still around Monk playing with the big dude in NY or all that young talent in Minny are both very appealing.
Fox, Embiid, and Simmons would be a hell of a nucleus to build around for a franchise that's been pretty awful for years.
I simply don't understand the appeal of Ball. He can't stay in front of anyone on defense; he disappears in critical moments; he has shown no ability to get into the lane against good defenders; his shot is slow and non-existent off the dribble. The worst part of his game is that he's a classic beta male, a follower that has no business running team from the point. Everyone talks about how much a pain in the *** his dad is, well maybe his dad talks the boy up all the time because he knows something: that the young man simply can't stand up to much scrutiny, so if you can't play a good game, you'd better talk one.
Simply put: Draft Lorenzo Ball at your own risk.
Why would the Celtics take another PG when they already have Thomas,Smart, Rozier doesn't make sense but that is what will happen