The Official 2012 NBA Draft Thread

[Messenger]

Wolves worked out Royce White this week. Me neither.

 

[Scully2Folau]

Bob Ryan of the Globe says the Celtics are interested in Harrison Barnes. Yeah, I can't see a top 5 pick coming cheaply...

 

[silverscope]

#5 for Rondo

 

[Scully2Folau]

#5 for Rondo

How about #21, #22 and a one year supply of Rondo's headbands?

 

[silverscope]

Ok how about we sweeten the deal. We'll throw Salmons + Outlaw + #5 for Rondo

 

[hamG]

Joe + 1st rounder for Rondo

Josh + Teague for Rondo + wing

 

[Footypie32]

Especially when you consider his height and reach. The dude is freakishly athletic and even though he is a huge risk, I would love to see the Kings select him at 5. If he works out just as a defensive specialist and nothing more, the Kings will be set for a decade with Cousins - Drummond front court. That duo would give teams fits for years to come and if Tyreke just get a respectable jumper.....watch out!

That would be pretty scary. Would take a good coach to keep Cousins and Drummond in check though.

 

[stewie griffen]

Austin Rivers lists Toronto among his preferred NBA destinations.​

Read more:http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/221534/Rivers_Thinks_Hed_Be_Good_Fit_With_Raptors#ixzz1xv2E0119​

There's no way he goes that high​

 

[Primetime Pricey]

Austin Rivers lists Toronto among his preferred NBA destinations.​

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Read more:http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/221534/Rivers_Thinks_Hed_Be_Good_Fit_With_Raptors#ixzz1xv2E0119​

There's no way he goes that high​

really? watched him most of the season and i can tell you if i had the 8th pick and he was on the board i wouldnt hesitate

 

[silverscope]

Most mock drafts/people have him going mid round or late lottery at best.

 

[Primetime Pricey]

Most mock drafts/people have him going mid round or late lottery at best.

cause of his age and rawness really but there was no guard in the NCAA last season who could drive the ball and get to the rim like Rivers. He will be a star

 

[nufan]

really? watched him most of the season and i can tell you if i had the 8th pick and he was on the board i wouldnt hesitate

I'm more shocked anyone would want to play for Toronto

 

[nufan]

Most mock drafts/people have him going mid round or late lottery at best.

I'm hearing word that the Hornets would consider him at 10.

 

[wezza]

Rivers stuggling in a shooting drill at the Wizards

 

[stewie griffen]

Man.. he looks so lethargic in that vid

 

[nufan]

Not much of a left hand on the layups either. He's wily like his father

"If I deliberately dick around at this work out, the Wizards won't draft me"

 

[stewie griffen]

Yeah, lets face it he's got no chance of going at 3

 

[Spanish Sahara]

Portland apparently only keen on 4 guys.. Lillard, Leonard, Barnes and MKG
That would mean Lillard and Leonard with 6 and 11. I'll spew if that happens

What are your thoughts on who we should draft?

I like Lillard, but would prefer him at 11 and not 6

 

[Stiffy_18]

What are your thoughts on who we should draft?

I like Lillard, but would prefer him at 11 and not 6

I think you guys will go with Drummond and Marshall.

 

[Spanish Sahara]

I think you guys will go with Drummond and Marshall.

Judging by a couple of articles today about Lillard, it would seem they are pretty high on him
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...raft_damian_lillard_humble_but_confident.html

Our biggest needs are a PG and C/PF to pair with LaMarcus, I think we will take Drummond and Lillard if available

 

[Stiffy_18]

Judging by a couple of articles today about Lillard, it would seem they are pretty high on him
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...raft_damian_lillard_humble_but_confident.html

Our biggest needs are a PG and C/PF to pair with LaMarcus, I think we will take Drummond and Lillard if available

I don't think Lillard lasts until pick 11. I reckon he is a certainty to go top 10. By far the best PG in the draft class.

I could see you going with Lillard with 6 and pick up your big man at 11. Players like Leonard and Zeller should be there at 11 and it is not out of the realm of possibility that Drummond slips to 11. Unlikely as I can't see him getting past Detroit at the latest but could happen.

He has arguably the greatest potential than anyone else in the draft but he also is the highest risk of the top 8 picks. I think teams will be cautious early with their selection wanting to get players with higher chance of panning out. Drummond might just be too much of a long term project for a lot of those teams.

 

[smashh]

I think you guys will go with Drummond and Marshall.

That's my ideal outcome, but I have a strong feeling that we really like Lillard and will reach for him at 6 and go with BPA at 11. Although, as Lillard continues to dominate through workouts, 6 isn't seen as a stretch for him anymore.

 

[Footypie32]

Man.. he looks so lethargic in that vid

Very average Jumper too.

 

[Messenger]

Bob Ryan of the Globe says the Celtics are interested in Harrison Barnes. Yeah, I can't see a top 5 pick coming cheaply...

They may believe Barnes will fall and they can get a trade done with 21 for a team picking in the later lottery.

 

[mitchzz]

Wow, some potential here. Pretty beastly athleticism for someone his size, and a big frame aswell