Originally Posted by DaBabyBullz

Ok, so I was thinking about the draft, and what positions and players you think we should most look to pick up in this draft. (That includes S&T of Deng/Gordon for draft picks or to move up in the draft.)

My ranking of needs, and possible draftees:

1. Shooting Guard - We need a real SG. Gordon is a shooter, but is too big of a defensive liability and has no handle as well as being limited offensively to long range jump shots usually.

Possible SG draftees:
a. Chase Budinger - a bigger SG/SF that can shoot the 3, finish at the rim. His handle and D aren't great either, but they're better than Gordon's.

b. Nicolas Batum - I don't know much about him, except he's said to be a good athlete and could play either SG or SF. Comparison to Rudy Gay works for me lol.

c. Russell Westbrook - Kind of a PG/SG tweener, who's comparison is Monta Ellis. I am still hesitant about it since I'm 100% sick of undersized SGs, but I think his speed and length, along with being a good defender would make him a decent pickup. I prefer him to Mayo and Gordon, who are more SGs in PG's bodies, and more offense-oriented too.

d. OJ Mayo and Eric Gordon - They're smaller, so I'd be hesitant to draft them, but they have a better handle than Gordon and both are more of a driver too....but that could change when they gets in with the big boys in the NBA too, and they could be jump shooters like Bengo.

#2. Small Forward - I don't think Deng is worth half the money he expects, so we need to cut him loose or trade him if he doesn't sign cheaper than I anticipate. He's average in every sense of the word, and just looks ackward as hell out there with his subpar handle and athleticism.

Possible SF draftees:

a. Michael Beasley - of course, the best player in college basketball. He's a bit of a SF/PF tweener, but he is more of a go-to scorer and a great rebounder, with good size to defend...when he feels like it. I think he might be a major character concern though. If we won the lotto, I'd have a hard time deciding behind him and Rose.

b. Donte Greene - A long athletic guy that is a bit of a SF/PF tweener. I question the mental side of his game as he forces shots a lot and tends to play harder on O than D.

c. Danilo Gallinari - From what I've gathered, he appears to be a good scoring option, but too enamored with the 3pt shot. Good size, but lacks speed to defend smaller opponents.

#3. Point Guard - Hinrich hasn't been playing very well and isn't a true PG anyway. This is #3 since he's under contract, unlike SG and SF, and he's been a good defender and solid offensive player the rest of his career (aside from this year).

Possible PG draftees:

A. Derrick Rose - This is the one guy that I really have no question marks about, and wouldn't hesitate to draft. His shot leaves something to be desired, but the overall game and potential is great. No question he and Beasley should go 1-2.

b. Jerryd Bayless - Decent size at 6'3" and very fast. Bit of a combo guard and more offensive-minded too.

#4. Center - We have no beef in the middle. Noah is nothing special at all, by any stretch of the imagination, and he's more of a PF anyway.

Possible C draftees:

a. DeAndre Jordan - He has good size and athleticism, but hasn't lived up to his potential in the games I've seen (got injured in one, and wasn't too impressive in the others). The potential is why you'd take this guy, hoping for a Dwight Howard.

b. Brook Lopez - the anti-Noah. Not very athletic, but a good touch and much bigger/stronger.

#5. Power Forward - IMO, Tyrus is the only player on the team with ANY chance of becoming a star. He can be an elite shot blocker and rebounder, and is showing a good outside shooting touch to go along with his elite athleticism. Gooden has looked really good too as a Bull for the most part, so not much of a need here IMO.

Possible PF Draftees:

a. Blake Griffin - He has good size, athleticism, and skill lvl. He could be really good I think.

b. Darrell Arthur, aka Tyrus Version 2 - Enough said

c. Kevin Love - a big guy, 6'10" 270 lbs, not as athletic, more of a post player. Bad knees are a red flag already.

Overall big board:

1a. Michael Beasley
1b. Derrick Rose
3a. Chase Budinger
3b. DeAndre Jordan
5. Blake Griffin