MDC 5,875 Posted May 16, 2017 For the other fans of bad basketball teams. Except the Nets, who somehow managed to be the worst team in the league without getting a lottery pick out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,576 Posted May 16, 2017 The guy who grew up on Long Island is Mr. Philadelphia all of a sudden. Fake fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,875 Posted May 16, 2017 The guy who grew up on Long Island is Mr. Philadelphia all of a sudden. Fake fan I've been in Philadelphia my entire adult life, Fake Cop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,576 Posted May 16, 2017 I've been in Philadelphia my entire adult life, Fake Cop. Oh, so no sports until you hit your twenties? That actually makes sense. Carry on dorkus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,794 Posted May 16, 2017 Ill only passingly watch who the Knicks pick...which im sure they will manage to screw up or trade up for lonzo ball. Which is pretty much the same thing. And to think they were only one pick from grabbing Curry. Unreal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,875 Posted May 16, 2017 Oh, so no sports until you hit your twenties? That actually makes sense. Carry on dorkus Sweet Jesus you are such a loser. I can't even imagine how wretched your actual life is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted May 16, 2017 The NBA hate Cubes - no way in hell we catch lighting in a bottle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted May 16, 2017 Charlotte Hornets pick 11 Needs: Backup PG, Wing Scorer (who can create their own shot), Quality Front Court Depth Wish List: 1. Josh Jackson 2. D'Aaron Fox 3. Jayson Taytum But they'll prolly end up drafting a big white boy like TJ Leaf or Zach Collins from the Zags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeelingMN 273 Posted May 16, 2017 Ill only passingly watch who the Knicks pick...which im sure they will manage to screw up or trade up for lonzo ball. Which is pretty much the same thing. And to think they were only one pick from grabbing Curry. Unreal. The Wolves took Johnny Flynn and Ricky Rubio ahead of Curry in that draft. And they took Ty Lawson ahead of Jeff Teague. As for this draft, it'd be awesome if they could get lucky and land a top 2 pick and select Josh Jackson. If they stick at 6, I've seen pretty much everyone mocking Jonathan Isaac to them. Didn't really watch a lot of FSU but if that kid is decent on the offensive end and a good rebounder then he'll be a good fit for this team. The other option could be Jayson Tatum. He looks the part of a good NBA scorer. Seems a little soft though and seemed to disappear at times playing on Duke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,170 Posted May 16, 2017 For the other fans of bad basketball teams. Except the Nets, who somehow managed to be the worst team in the league without getting a lottery pick out of it. And they will.make just as good use of their no lottery pick as the Sixers have with their last few Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,170 Posted May 16, 2017 Nets have 2 picks. My wish is for them to somehow package them to move into the teens and add front court help. Some of their younger guys started to show some promise last season but those younger guys are all guards and wings which is nice but ideally, the Nets need a good rebouding power forward via free agency or trade, possibly using those picks. I would be fine with them throwing max money at Paul Millsap to play alongside Lopez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted May 16, 2017 Not sure if I want the Celtics to get the #1 overall pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,170 Posted May 16, 2017 Not sure if I want the Celtics to get the #1 overall pick. It doesn't really fit their needs based on projected top picks but if they do I would focus more on their need. Any "top" guy can bust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,875 Posted May 16, 2017 And they will.make just as good use of their no lottery pick as the Sixers have with their last few The Nets will be damn lucky to get a player as good as Embiid, Saric or Simmons out of this draft! In fact I would say that's highly unlikely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted May 16, 2017 Nets have 2 picks. My wish is for them to somehow package them to move into the teens and add front court help. Some of their younger guys started to show some promise last season but those younger guys are all guards and wings which is nice but ideally, the Nets need a good rebouding power forward via free agency or trade, possibly using those picks. I would be fine with them throwing max money at Paul Millsap to play alongside Lopez. Not sure if I want the Celtics to get the #1 overall pick. The Nets get 1st pick, which goes to Celtics. Celtics don't need a PG, so they trade pick to Nets for their two 1s and two future 1s. Nets think Ball is better than Fultz. He is a bust. Celtics take a PG at #22 like Jawun Evans. He turns into a star. Celtics get #1 overall pick via Nets in 2019 and 2021. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted May 16, 2017 I want the Celts to get Tatum. Ideally get the #1 overall and deal it to someone with a top 4 pick who wants Lonzo or fultz and pick up an additional piece Basically we need the Chicago bears as a trade partner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted May 16, 2017 The Nets will be damn lucky to get a player as good as Embiid, Saric or Simmons out of this draft! In fact I would say that's highly unlikely! Embiid looks good when healthy but he's got some Ralph Sampson in him with those knees. Not sure what Simmons or Saric really are at this point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,875 Posted May 16, 2017 Embiid looks good when healthy but he's got some Ralph Sampson in him with those knees. Not sure what Simmons or Saric really are at this point The Nets would take any one of them with their first rounder this year in a heartbeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,529 Posted May 16, 2017 NBA draft is the pits. Half the players drafted will be on a different team before the night is over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,170 Posted May 16, 2017 The Nets will be damn lucky to get a player as good as Embiid, Saric or Simmons out of this draft! In fact I would say that's highly unlikely! Injured, spent years overseas, injured... plus bust Okafor... was MCW lottery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Blue 06 195 Posted May 17, 2017 Focking Knicks. Why do I still waste time watching and rooting for them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,576 Posted May 17, 2017 Focking Knicks. Why do I still waste time watching and rooting for them? The curse of Ewing. Lucked out to get him, nothing since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted May 17, 2017 The curse of Ewing. Lucked out to get him, nothing since.he never won anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,794 Posted May 17, 2017 Joel Embid is a national treasure...hah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,576 Posted May 17, 2017 he never won anything He was number 3 on the evolution of man chart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted May 17, 2017 Has there been a worse team to make it to the conference finals and get the #1 pick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted May 17, 2017 he never won anythingMichael Jordan kept a lot of great players from winning championships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,529 Posted May 17, 2017 Wake me up for game 7 of the Cavs Warriors series. And again next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted May 17, 2017 Good for the Celtics, their move paid off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted May 17, 2017 Not sure winning the lottery is that big a deal this year. 5-6 guys are good enough to be #1 overall, no clear cut choices. Since the Celtics are continuing to play with house money, do it by the numbers and take Fultz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,546 Posted May 17, 2017 Michael Jordan kept a lot of great players from winning championships. Took Jordan what, 6 years to win anything? had to wait for Bird and Magic to get hurt and old Bird won in his 1st year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted May 17, 2017 Took Jordan what, 6 years to win anything? had to wait for Bird and Magic to get hurt and old Bird won in his 1st year. Bird and Magic were great too. Point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,546 Posted May 17, 2017 Bird and Magic were great too. Point? Jordan couldn't beat them. How can he be the greatest? he didn't flourish until they got hurt and old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted May 17, 2017 Jordan couldn't beat them. How can he be the greatest? he didn't flourish until they got hurt and old. I was responding to someone saying Patrick Ewing can't be great because he never won a championship. I said that Michael Jordan kept a lot of great players from winning championships. Ewing, Malone, Barkley, Stockton, Wilkins, Reggie Miller.... Nothing I said had anything to do with Bird or Magic. Although I know as a Boston resident, it's a requirement that you have to try to shoehorn Bird into every basketball conversation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted May 17, 2017 Took Jordan what, 6 years to win anything? had to wait for Bird and Magic to get hurt and old Bird won in his 1st year. Ummm. You've done it again. Magic won his rookie year. Bird won in his 2nd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted May 17, 2017 Ummm. You've done it again. Magic won his rookie year. Bird won in his 2nd. LOLOL So not only was his entire post irrelevant to what he was replying to, he even managed to fock that up. Go back to bed, Edjr. Looks like another rough one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted May 17, 2017 Jordan couldn't beat them. How can he be the greatest? he didn't flourish until they got hurt and old. Downgrading Jordan's greatness isn't the most solid contrarian argument you've ever made, but I'll give you credit for the effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,170 Posted May 17, 2017 Cant blame the Celtics for taking whoever they want, though I think Jackson would be the best pick for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 540 Posted May 17, 2017 So is it pretty much a foregone conclusion that the Lakers take Ball and the freak show of a dad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted May 17, 2017 Michael Jordan kept a lot of great players from winning championships.not bird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
