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PostPosted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 1:48 pm    Post subject:

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Caris LeVert will likely be available now.
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I would consider this a very successful season if we ended up drafting okafor and levert.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:56 pm    Post subject:

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MJST wrote:
Caris LeVert will likely be available now.
yup


I would consider this a very successful season if we ended up drafting okafor and levert.


I'd be running around the neighborhood naked and shouting with joy if that happened.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 4:34 pm    Post subject:

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MJST wrote:
Caris LeVert will likely be available now.
yup


I would consider this a very successful season if we ended up drafting okafor and levert.


I'd be running around the neighborhood naked and shouting with joy if that happened.


Lol half of laker nation would. It's definitely possible with this injury of his. I have a feeling that okafor is destined to be a Knick though and stanley Johnson is destined to become a laker.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 5:17 pm    Post subject:

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Caris LeVert will likely be available now.

I doubt it. Pretty sure he still goes in the middle of the first round. I don't see him slipping to Houston's pick.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 5:26 pm    Post subject:

I think we are going to grab a few really good rookies In this draft. I'm excited because we need the youth at just about every position.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:07 am    Post subject:

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I think D'Angelo Russell is going to be a star, perfect combo guard for the NBA. Scouts said similar things about Curry entering the draft, he has good enough speed and athleticism for the next level. Russell is a legit 6'5 PG, great shooter, passer, and he's a solid defender as well with his 6'9 wingspan. Has all the skills to be a 20+ ppg 8apg PG in the league. Towns, Okafor, Stanley are my top 3 but Russell has moved up into my top 5.


Curry developed elite ball-handling during his last two years at Davidson.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:05 pm    Post subject:

PICKnPOP wrote:
venturalakersfan wrote:
PICKnPOP wrote:
MJST wrote:
Caris LeVert will likely be available now.
yup


I would consider this a very successful season if we ended up drafting okafor and levert.


I'd be running around the neighborhood naked and shouting with joy if that happened.


Lol half of laker nation would. It's definitely possible with this injury of his. I have a feeling that okafor is destined to be a Knick though and stanley Johnson is destined to become a laker.


There are 3 bigs worth getting. If someone above the Lakers falls in love with Mudiay, top 4 is all we would need to get a big.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:03 am    Post subject:

venturalakersfan wrote:
PICKnPOP wrote:
venturalakersfan wrote:
PICKnPOP wrote:
MJST wrote:
Caris LeVert will likely be available now.
yup


I would consider this a very successful season if we ended up drafting okafor and levert.


I'd be running around the neighborhood naked and shouting with joy if that happened.


Lol half of laker nation would. It's definitely possible with this injury of his. I have a feeling that okafor is destined to be a Knick though and stanley Johnson is destined to become a laker.


I really can't see mudiay falling outside of the top 3 so it's possible. I think we need to wait until combines to judge mudiay. If he proves to have elite level athleticism he goes #2. If he chooses not to participate in the combine he's dropping like a rock.

There are 3 bigs worth getting. If someone above the Lakers falls in love with Mudiay, top 4 is all we would need to get a big.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:42 am    Post subject:

Mike@LG wrote:
Dave20 wrote:
I think D'Angelo Russell is going to be a star, perfect combo guard for the NBA. Scouts said similar things about Curry entering the draft, he has good enough speed and athleticism for the next level. Russell is a legit 6'5 PG, great shooter, passer, and he's a solid defender as well with his 6'9 wingspan. Has all the skills to be a 20+ ppg 8apg PG in the league. Towns, Okafor, Stanley are my top 3 but Russell has moved up into my top 5.


Curry developed elite ball-handling during his last two years at Davidson.


I just finished watching some of his game highlights from the past few weeks.
This kid looks nice.

I hate just going by YouTube clips, but he looks way better than Mudiay.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:27 pm    Post subject:

Malik Pope in the top 30 on Chad fords big board. 25 I hear.
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Still don't think he'll come out though.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:41 pm    Post subject:

1. Dakari Johnson
2. Wayne Seldon
3. Terry Rozier
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:13 am    Post subject:

At #25 going with DX mock:

Tyus Jones
RJ Hunter
Tyrone Wallace
George Lucus (Project PG, all the physical tools)
Norman Powell

There are a lot of triple threat big combo guards out there in this draft; D'Angelo Russell, Caris Levert, Jerian Grant, Tyrone Wallace, George Lucus, Delon Wright, etc.

If the Lakers establish a duo big backcourt alongside Clarkson, or possibly a big three-guard rotation for the Lakers with that glute of skills, the Lakers could be headed for a big advantage in the league with a "dual PG" setup while being completely versatile defensively and adding depth.

Based on DX mock...

Any combination of:
Okafor, Towns, Russell, WCS

Then
Levert, Grant, Wallace, Lucus

Then
Kris Dunn, Ron Baker, Norman Powell, Marcus Paige

Then
Moussa Diagne, Kaleb Tarzewski, AJ Hammons

the Lakers come out with absolute robbery.

A Levert, Clarkson future backcourt with Okafor, Towns, or WCS in the paint?

Then there's capspace?

Yeah, that'd be enticing to future FAs. Clarkson, Levert, WCS alone add so much athleticism and backcourt size... it becomes a transition team that can compete.

Add that next to Randle.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:06 am    Post subject:

How are you expecting to draft two lottery picks tho ?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:16 am    Post subject:

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How are you expecting to draft two lottery picks tho ?


Two lottery picks? Where?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:22 am    Post subject:

My two favorite prospects that DX has at #20 or later are Tyus Jones and Jerian Grant, by FAR. Frankly, I'll be pleasantly surprised if either are around by the time we pick though.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:32 am    Post subject:

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How are you expecting to draft two lottery picks tho ?


Two lottery picks? Where?


For instance Levert and WCS. I'm not sure about Levert but I thought he was a lottery pick?
WCS definitely will be.

Doubt we can get into a position to draft two lottery picks
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:37 am    Post subject:

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My two favorite prospects that DX has at #20 or later are Tyus Jones and Jerian Grant, by FAR. Frankly, I'll be pleasantly surprised if either are around by the time we pick though.


I can see Grant gone by then, Tyus in the early 20s. I think Houston's pick will be in the 24-25 range.

I'd be willing to gamble on Levert. Yes, foot problems, but hopefully he can get over that, get a lottery level player. Worth the risk IMO.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:46 am    Post subject:

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How are you expecting to draft two lottery picks tho ?


Two lottery picks? Where?


For instance Levert and WCS. I'm not sure about Levert but I thought he was a lottery pick?
WCS definitely will be.

Doubt we can get into a position to draft two lottery picks


I'm overrating Levert out of personal preference, but everyone is scared of the latest foot injury.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:21 pm    Post subject:

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My two favorite prospects that DX has at #20 or later are Tyus Jones and Jerian Grant, by FAR. Frankly, I'll be pleasantly surprised if either are around by the time we pick though.


I can see Grant gone by then, Tyus in the early 20s. I think Houston's pick will be in the 24-25 range.

I'd be willing to gamble on Levert. Yes, foot problems, but hopefully he can get over that, get a lottery level player. Worth the risk IMO.


Certainly. I think he'll be gone too though.
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yinoma2001 wrote:
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My two favorite prospects that DX has at #20 or later are Tyus Jones and Jerian Grant, by FAR. Frankly, I'll be pleasantly surprised if either are around by the time we pick though.


I can see Grant gone by then, Tyus in the early 20s. I think Houston's pick will be in the 24-25 range.

I'd be willing to gamble on Levert. Yes, foot problems, but hopefully he can get over that, get a lottery level player. Worth the risk IMO.


Yup. Those are about the only two PG prospects I like were Grant and Jones and it looks like we'll miss out on them. which absolutely sucks. I wanted Grant more than Tyus, though; that sucks...
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 3:49 pm    Post subject:

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Levert, Grant, Wallace, Lucus

Then
Kris Dunn, Ron Baker, Norman Powell, Marcus Paige


Tyrone Wallace, George Lucus, Kris Dunn... even if Levert and Grant are missed, they are strong prospects.

Dunn is the most polished with good hoop IQ. Wallace is the most versatile. Lucus is a 6'5" Pg with a 7'1" wingspan and lateral quicks. All the upside, needs all the training.
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I really like George Lucas. see him as a ball dominant SG. He's really got a nice handle. Also good slashing instincts, finding lanes, saw a nice euro step. Like the mechanics on his jumper. Thick body, 7'1 wingspan, 6'5.
uh, i really like him.

It's probably a bad thing to do, but i can get hung up on comparisons. This kid projects in the Harden mold
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I really like George Lucas. see him as a ball dominant SG. He's really got a nice handle. Also good slashing instincts, finding lanes, saw a nice euro step. Like the mechanics on his jumper. Thick body, 7'1 wingspan, 6'5.
uh, i really like him.

It's probably a bad thing to do, but i can get hung up on comparisons. This kid projects in the Harden mold


I've only seen the video on draft express but his lack of athleticism is concerning. I agree that he projects as a shooting guard at the next level also but I'm not sure he will ever be starting material. I don't see him going in the first round.
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I really like George Lucas. see him as a ball dominant SG. He's really got a nice handle. Also good slashing instincts, finding lanes, saw a nice euro step. Like the mechanics on his jumper. Thick body, 7'1 wingspan, 6'5.
uh, i really like him.

It's probably a bad thing to do, but i can get hung up on comparisons. This kid projects in the Harden mold


I've only seen the video on draft express but his lack of athleticism is concerning. I agree that he projects as a shooting guard at the next level also but I'm not sure he will ever be starting material. I don't see him going in the first round.



he throws some dunks down in this video.

he's def still developing athletically. but i don't see his quickness ever being NBA PG level. SG to me
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:34 pm    Post subject:

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PICKnPOP wrote:
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I really like George Lucas. see him as a ball dominant SG. He's really got a nice handle. Also good slashing instincts, finding lanes, saw a nice euro step. Like the mechanics on his jumper. Thick body, 7'1 wingspan, 6'5.
uh, i really like him.

It's probably a bad thing to do, but i can get hung up on comparisons. This kid projects in the Harden mold


I've only seen the video on draft express but his lack of athleticism is concerning. I agree that he projects as a shooting guard at the next level also but I'm not sure he will ever be starting material. I don't see him going in the first round.



he throws some dunks down in this video.

he's def still developing athletically. but i don't see his quickness ever being NBA PG level. SG to me

his new scouting video just was posted like 5 mins ago...are yall psychic
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