2017 NBA Draft thread (no spoilers)

[dgambill]

Dang I wanted Mitchell

[IndyScribe]

4 minutes ago, Luck is Good said:

He is not gonna leave the cakewalk Eastern Conference just to lose to the Warriors before the Finals. It's not happening

Not if he builds a superteam in LA. He gets to bask in the glory of LA and the Lakers should be able to sign a better team.

[IndyScribe]

So Mitchell and Kennard are gone. Who do you want? Anunoby? 

[oldunclemark]

Just now, IndyScribe said:

So Mitchell and Kennard are gone. Who do you want? Anunoby? 

TJ Leaf

[Luck is Good]

1 minute ago, dgambill said:

After Boston finishes the next few years it won't be. Lebron always gets out once the going gets tough. He wants to live in LA. The reason the Chicago trade fell through is he wouldn't assure Butler he would stay. Sorry he ain't staying in Cleveland.

His * might just retire after next season. I can hope. And I wouldn't be upset if LeBron is gone from Cleveland. I can't stand the guy and would love nothing more than to see Steph and his boys beat him down again

[oldunclemark]

2 minutes ago, IndyScribe said:

Not if he builds a superteam in LA. He gets to bask in the glory of LA and the Lakers should be able to sign a better team.

Can they get Paul George and Russell Westbrook?

 

Magic will be on the phone

[Luck is Good]

1 minute ago, IndyScribe said:

So Mitchell and Kennard are gone. Who do you want? Anunoby? 

Bam

[Luck is Good]

Just now, oldunclemark said:

Can they get Paul George and Russell Westbrook?

 

Magic will be on the phone

I think the Lakers will get both of them next summer. I've been on record saying that

[IndyScribe]

1 minute ago, oldunclemark said:

Can they get Paul George and Russell Westbrook?

 

Magic will be on the phone

They should have the money to do that. They have Ball, so not sure why they would want Westbrook.

[oldunclemark]

 There has been talk about San Antonio 'renting' Paul

.......maybe a switch of No. 1s  and a swap for Aldridge who wants out

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, IndyScribe said:

Not if he builds a superteam in LA. He gets to bask in the glory of LA and the Lakers should be able to sign a better team.

I am not sure Magic will go after LeBron, LeBron is 33 years old. PG is only 27 and will add 10 wins to that team and they have a young team overall with Ball, Ingram, Randle, and Clarkson. Randle or Clarkson are trading pieces which gives them options.

[IndyScribe]

6 minutes ago, dgambill said:

After Boston finishes the next few years it won't be. Lebron always gets out once the going gets tough. He wants to live in LA. The reason the Chicago trade fell through is he wouldn't assure Butler he would stay. Sorry he ain't staying in Cleveland.

Yep. His wife wants to live in LA as well, so there are a ton of signs pointing to him moving out west.

[oldunclemark]

1 minute ago, IndyScribe said:

They should have the money to do that. They have Ball, so not sure why they would want Westbrook.

good point....Ball cant play off the ball

[dgambill]

1 minute ago, oldunclemark said:

Can they get Paul George and Russell Westbrook?

 

Magic will be on the phone

Maybe. He can opt out. 2018 could have Lebron, PG, Cousins, Westbrook as free agents amongst others. Two will go to LAkers.

[Luck is Good]

Monk, Mitchell, Kennard and Bam all gone in the last four picks. This is turning to * real fast

[oldunclemark]

TJ Leaf and Frank Mason are the duo I am hoping for

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I am not sure Magic will go after LeBron, LeBron is 33 years old. PG is only 27 and will add 10 wins to that team and they have a young team overall with Ball, Ingram, Randle, and Clarkson. Randle or Clarkson are trading pieces which gives them options.

To add to this, Magic may add Westbrook next summer and just play him at SG and let Ball run the Point. Westbrook is young and a Free Agent after the year.

[dgambill]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I am not sure Magic will go after LeBron, LeBron is 33 years old. PG is only 27 and will add 10 wins to that team and they have a young team overall with Ball, Ingram, Randle, and Clarkson. Randle or Clarkson are trading pieces which gives them options.

Lebron moves to 4 and has continued to show he isn't slowing down. Best year ever this year. His shooting is getting better and he can rest on defense at the 4.

[oldunclemark]

2 minutes ago, IndyScribe said:

Yep. His wife wants to live in LA as well, so there are a ton of signs pointing to him moving out west.

She prefers Hollywood to Cleveland?  Wow. Go figure

[PrincetonTiger]

Hate seeing Bam go to the Heat

[Luck is Good]

2 minutes ago, IndyScribe said:

They should have the money to do that. They have Ball, so not sure why they would want Westbrook.

Maybe because Westbrook is better than Ball? I don't like Westbrook either but Ball just doesn't move the needle for me

[dgambill]

1 minute ago, Luck is Good said:

Monk, Mitchell, Kennard and Bam all gone in the last four picks. This is turning to * real fast

OG and John Collins still there. Also possibility PG trade involves 18 pick as well.

[PrincetonTiger]

Just now, oldunclemark said:

She prefers Hollywood to Cleveland?  Wow. Go figure

Who wouldn't 

[oldunclemark]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

To add to this, Magic may add Westbrook next summer and just play him at SG and let Ball run the Point. Westbrook is young and a Free Agent after the year.

I dont think you can put Westbrook at shooting guard

[dgambill]

Just now, PrincetonTiger said:

Hate seeing Bam go to the Heat

I don't understand it....whiteside and bam...neither can shoot outside 5 feet. Doesn't open floor for scorers.

[PrincetonTiger]

Just now, PrincetonTiger said:

Who wouldn't 

Oh wait me but I would feel sick in Cleveland

[Luck is Good]

Just now, oldunclemark said:

I dont think you can put Westbrook at shooting guard

I agree. He's like Harden in that he needs the ball in his hands at all times

[IndyScribe]

You wouldn't waste a pick on Ball if you weren't going to play him. Also, not sure how Westbrook fits with George or Lebron. Imagine a lineup of  Ball/SG/George/Lebron/Cousins. That could go against the Warriors.

5 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

She prefers Hollywood to Cleveland?  Wow. Go figure

Who doesn't? I'm saying that she's probably pushing him to go to LA. 

[oldunclemark]

Jarrett Allen.....the 19-year-old Texas center is still there

[dgambill]

Just now, Luck is Good said:

I agree. He's like Harden in that he needs the ball in his hands at all times

Yep ask Kevin Durant....no stars want to play with that.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, oldunclemark said:

I dont think you can put Westbrook at shooting guard

Why not, he is a shooter (loves to shoot) and actually would be a great first scoring option. Harden is now playing Point, a lot of guys can adapt.

[dgambill]

Just now, oldunclemark said:

Jarrett Allen.....the 19-year-old Texas center is still there

Turner is our 5...he can't guard 4s

[IndyScribe]

3 minutes ago, Luck is Good said:

Maybe because Westbrook is better than Ball? I don't like Westbrook either but Ball just doesn't move the needle for me

True, but why waste a pick on him. Also not sure how Westbrook fits with the other stars. He's ball dominant.

[oldunclemark]

1 minute ago, IndyScribe said:

You wouldn't waste a pick on Ball if you weren't going to play him. Also, not sure how Westbrook fits with George or Lebron. Imagine a lineup of  Ball/SG/George/Lebron/Cousins. That could go against the Lakers.

Who doesn't? I'm saying that she's probably pushing him to go to LA. 

Those winters in Cleveland...how can you give that up..?

The gentle January breeze off the lake.....

 

You cant get that in southern California

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, Luck is Good said:

I agree. He's like Harden in that he needs the ball in his hands at all times

Harden was always a SG before last season and was just as great, Westbrook can play SG with no problem.

[oldunclemark]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Why not, he is a shooter (loves to shoot) and actually would be a great first scoring option. Harden is now playing Point, a lot of guys can adapt.

Westbrook is a ball dominant guy......He's a force..You don't want him standing in the corner like Kevin Love with the Cavs

[IndyScribe]

1 minute ago, oldunclemark said:

Those winters in Cleveland...how can you give that up..?

The gentle January breeze off the lake.....

 

You cant get that in southern California

Sure, or she could have chosen to go to Miami again, or New York, or any other big market team.

[Jules]

 

Just now, IndyScribe said:

True, but why waste a pick on him. Also not sure how Westbrook fits with the other stars. He's ball dominant.

 

Westbrook is a ball hog that is President of Planet Ball Hog. In a way I didn't really blame Durant deep down for leaving OKC for that alone even though I wished he had chosen a different team lol.

[NFLfan]

 Did the Knicks draft another Frédéric Weis? Phil loves these foreign-born players. I never heard of this guy. He may be good but was he the best player available? 

[RockThatBlue]

7 minutes ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Hate seeing Bam go to the Heat

Him and Whiteside could be a dominant duo.