2013 NBA Draft thread

[SuperKevin]

I just thought but Otto Porter seems like a more athletic Shane Battier.

I'd be happy with that

[JimLeavy59]

Really like Ricky Ledo he might be a better player and prospect than Shabazz.

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

-I'd be hesitant on taking Nerlens Noel #1...there are safer prospects and I don't think Noel's ceiling is that high. I think he can be a solid shot blocker-rebounder, but he's limited on offense and will probably always be. I think he's also got to gain a lot of weight. He's what...200 pounds? You don't see too many 200 pound paint defenders in the NBA.

-Ben McLemore is going to be a good player. He can shoot lights out. Also a really good athlete. He needs to get his mind right a little bit, but I see a good NBA player. His demeanor must be really off-putting because he looks like a really good fit for Cleveland. I also think if you're Orlando, and you feel confident in that Eric Bledsoe trade, having a starting 1-2 of Eric Bledsoe and Ben McLemore is a nice, fresh start post-Dwight.

-Cody Zeller is a damn good player and underrated. He may not be a paint enforcer, but he can score on the inside and that's a valuable trait. He needs to get used to the rigors of the NBA and get used to finishing through contact, but he can play. You know who else is kind of soft but is great as an inside scorer...Brook Lopez.

-Otto Porter is a really safe player, and I think he'll play in the league for 10+ years. Might not be a regular All-Star, but he's safe and will contribute everywhere he goes. The same goes for Victor Oladipo. But, if they improve on certain aspects of their game...they could be much more. High floors though.

-I like CJ McCollum...I don't know why...just do. I saw him beat up Duke in the tourney. Good enough for me.

-The back end of the first round has a ton of really interesting prospects. Tim Hardaway Jr., Glen Rice Jr. Tony Snell, Sergey Karasev (probably going higher at this point), Shabazz Muhammad (seeing him projected in the 20's). They all can play and can fill roles with teams.

-At the back end of the first round and even in the second round...I look for guys with + abilities. Allen Crabbe can shoot. Gorgui Deng can protect the rim. Jeff Withey can protect the rim and block shots. Andre Roberson and Trevor Mbakwe can rebound. Always nice sleepers because if a team needs that skill, they'll find a home.

-Random sleeper that I like for no reason...Alex Abrines. Not a starter, but a nice backup shooter on the wing.

[NAHSTE]

Wtf are you talking about? NY is a guy that can score in the high-teens given starters minutes and occasionally go off for 30+. Considering this is a weak draft, getting a guy whose FLOOR is likely NY at 10 would be excellent.

Nick Young is a shameless chucker with no sense of a good shot and a bad shot. High usage, inefficient "scorer" whose game does not easily fit within the constraints of a winning basketball system.

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Really like Ricky Ledo he might be a better player and prospect than Shabazz.

If Ledo went to the D-League instead of chilling out...he could have been a really highly regarded prospect. He's got some skills. Needs to go to a team that is willing to develop him though. If I am a team, I put him in the D-League and let him go HAM in his rookie year.

[SuperKevin]

-I'd be hesitant on taking Nerlens Noel #1...there are safer prospects and I don't think Noel's ceiling is that high. I think he can be a solid shot blocker-rebounder, but he's limited on offense and will probably always be. I think he's also got to gain a lot of weight. He's what...200 pounds? You don't see too many 200 pound paint defenders in the NBA.

-Ben McLemore is going to be a good player. He can shoot lights out. Also a really good athlete. He needs to get his mind right a little bit, but I see a good NBA player. His demeanor must be really off-putting because he looks like a really good fit for Cleveland. I also think if you're Orlando, and you feel confident in that Eric Bledsoe trade, having a starting 1-2 of Eric Bledsoe and Ben McLemore is a nice, fresh start post-Dwight.

-Cody Zeller is a damn good player and underrated. He may not be a paint enforcer, but he can score on the inside and that's a valuable trait. He needs to get used to the rigors of the NBA and get used to finishing through contact, but he can play. You know who else is kind of soft but is great as an inside scorer...Brook Lopez.

-Otto Porter is a really safe player, and I think he'll play in the league for 10+ years. Might not be a regular All-Star, but he's safe and will contribute everywhere he goes. The same goes for Victor Oladipo.

-The back end of the first round has a ton of really interesting prospects. Tim Hardaway Jr., Glen Rice Jr. Tony Snell, Sergey Karasev (probably going higher at this point), Shabazz Muhammad (seeing him projected in the 20's). They all can play and can fill roles with teams.

-At the back end of the first round and even in the second round...I look for guys with + abilities. Allen Crabbe can shoot. Gorgui Deng can protect the rim. Jeff Withey can protect the rim and block shots. Andre Roberson and Trevor Mbakwe can rebound. Always nice sleepers because if a team needs that skill, they'll find a home.

-Random sleeper that I like for no reason...Alex Abrines. Not a starter, but a nice backup shooter on the wing.

I also really like Cody Zeller

[JimLeavy59]

[JimLeavy59]

[EmpireWF]

Wonder what they'd be giving up to ORL.

Can't imagine their draft picks (besides 12) are worth anything.

[SuperKevin]

Wonder what they'd be giving up to ORL.

Can't imagine their draft picks (besides 12) are worth anything.

Jeremy Lamb?

[JimLeavy59]

Cleveland is either trading Bennett or they really liked him.

[JimLeavy59]

I really don't like Oladipo not sure why.

[JimLeavy59]

Jalen Rose just said Otto Porter is a taller version of Bruce Bowen. do these guys even watch film on these prospects?

[SuperKevin]

Cleveland is either trading Bennett or they really liked him.

Solid analysis right there

[JimLeavy59]

Solid analysis right there

Bennett and Kyrie will run pick and pop very well.

what else do you want? I could go Bill Simmons up in here.