The Official 2012 NBA Draft Thread

[Stiffy_18]

My quick attempt with not very much thought put into it...

Sallinger for sacramento?!

A lot more change we go for Henson than Sullinger at 5!

 

[mitchzz]

Sallinger for sacramento?!

A lot more change we go for Henson than Sullinger at 5!

Like I said, not too much thought was put into it hahaha, Sullinger and Cousins would be a pretty powerful duo but.

 

[Dez!]

http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/draft_simulator/view/27686/

Did a quick one there.

 

[Shade]

http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/draft_simulator/view/27686/

Did a quick one there.

Drummond wont make it to 10

 

[smashh]

Sallinger for sacramento?!

A lot more change we go for Henson than Sullinger at 5!

Do you think Kings may try to trade down? If Barnes is gone at 5, then I don't think Kings #1 option would be Beal or Drummond.. Could they try to couple maybe Salmons and the 5 and trade down to get a Henson or a Sullinger who I think would fit well at the 4

 

[Dez!]

Drummond wont make it to 10

Who do you think will take the gamble on him?

 

[Shade]

Portland or Sac town he will end up at one of these two teams im dead certain

 

[smashh]

Rivers measured in at 6'5 today. I think that alone would push him higher on a lot of teams lists...

 

[Shade]

What did Robinson measure in as

if its 6'8 he's in trouble

 

[smashh]

What did Robinson measure in as

if its 6'8 he's in trouble

6'8 3/4
7'3 wingspan. Will be interesting to see his standing reach though.

 

[mitchzz]

Where are these measurements at?

 

[Stiffy_18]

Do you think Kings may try to trade down? If Barnes is gone at 5, then I don't think Kings #1 option would be Beal or Drummond.. Could they try to couple maybe Salmons and the 5 and trade down to get a Henson or a Sullinger who I think would fit well at the 4

I think there is more chance we trade down than pick Sullinger who would be a terrible fit with Cousins. Our GM has said that during the off-season we need to address our SF position and we need a rim protestor. Sulligner is neither. He is an undersized ground bound PF. At best he is a Carlos Boozer type and that is not the player you want to pair with Cousins

If Henson was not such a twig, he is the type of player that would be a nice fit. Long, athletic shot blocker, rebounder and defender. Someone who makes a strong defensive impact on the team. My issue with him is that he is SO thin and has that scrawny body which will make it difficult for him to beef up. If he can't beef up, he won't be able to hold his position defensively on the low post, especially with those unusually long and skinny legs. He is basically a Kevin Martin of PFs.

But even with all those question marks, I think we would pick him before Sullinger.

Another obvious player of that type is Drummond who is a much more risky proposition but if he puts it together, he could be as good, if not better than Davis.

The other 2 possibilities are Barnes and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. A lot will depend on what Charlotte does with pick 2. If they end up picking Robinson, then there is a fair chance that Barnes, or more likely MKG will be there at 5. If Charlotte trade the pick as has been suggested, then anything could happen which could see us trade down and draft someone like Henson and in the process hopefully dump one of those horrible contracts that we managed to pick up last off-season.

Even though it is very high risk approach, I am intrigued by Cousins - Drummond duo. Cousins is already force offensively and on the glass and Drummond has insane defensive potential both in terms of being a rim protector and a great man defender.

 

[Stiffy_18]

Portland or Sac town he will end up at one of these two teams im dead certain

Not sure about Sacramento (even though I would gladly give it a shot) but I think Portland would give it a shot.

Portland is an organization that places a great deal of importance of having a defensive presence in the paint. They are one team that in the last 10 years have targeted shot blockers and interior defenders for their team. Now that Oden experiment is officially over, Pryzbilla on his last legs and Camby out of town, I think its a safe bet that Portland will pick up this kid and get another good player at 11.

As I said, I am intrigued by Cousins - Drummond frontcourt. Even if at worst Drummond becomes the next DeAndre Jordan we come out winners with this. If he reaches his defensive potential then we are laughing al the way to the bank and have one of the most dominant frontcourts in the league for years to come.

Where are these measurements at?

They will get released tomorrow but a few of them have already been "leaked" by the players. Robinson said he measured out as just under 6'9 in shoes and Henson said he measured at 6'10.5" in shoes and only 216 or 219 lbs....like I said, twig!

 

[sblack]

They will get released tomorrow but a few of them have already been "leaked" by the players. Robinson said he measured out as just under 6'9 in shoes and Henson said he measured at 6'10.5" in shoes and only 216 or 219 lbs....like I said, twig!

Dwight was only like 240 when he came into the league. Although Dwight was 2 years younger.

 

[sblack]

http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/draft_simulator/view/27690/

My first round. This is without measurements or anything atm.

 

[Shade]

^ No way Raps take Sullinger when they got Bargs Davis and Val coming next year

 

[Stiffy_18]

Dwight was only like 240 when he came into the league. Although Dwight was 2 years younger.

Yeah and Dwight clearly had a great frame to stack on weight a bit like Davis now. Henson just has a slight frame, narrow shoulder and skinny long legs.

In terms of body shape, Drummond is probably the closes to Dwight in this draft class.

 

[sblack]

Forgot about Valanciunas. The RealGM depth chart they provide isn't really helpful.

 

[Stiffy_18]

^ No way Raps take Sullinger when they got Bargs Davis and Val coming next year

Dion Waiters apparently has a promise from a team inside top 10. He cancelled all the workouts and pulled out of all the drills at the draft camp today and the rumour is he has a promise from Raptors.

 

[Shade]

Well i would hope for the Raps sake its not Waiters pick really doesn't make much sense to me

8 is to high for waiters for me

here is my draft http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/draft_simulator/view/27712/

 

[sblack]

Would epitomise how bad a drafting team Toronto are if that happens.

 

[Shade]

Syracuse is actually a terrible school if you want to come in to the NBA go and check if you dont believe me every dude that went there and got picked high has been a bust only exception is Carmelo

 

[sblack]

Its the Boeheim system.

 

[Shade]

Hey sblack whats your thoughts on Henry Sims seeing as your a Hoya fan

you think he will get drafted ?

 

[sblack]

Probably not.

He was a Senior, and didn't show anything until this season. Was a 4 star recruit out of HS, but never came on. He's got a decent offensive game, low and high post. With the typical Hoya big man passing skills. Not a good rebounder, and average defensively.

He's got an NBA body and athleticism though. So if he keeps working hard, might get a late 2nd shot. But if not, will probably be a decent player in Europe.