Thread: What positions/players should we draft?
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Old 03-24-2008, 03:11 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: What positions/players should we draft?
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Originally Posted by Dornado View Post
First of all, I want to say good quality post to start the thread... the more thought you put into a thread the more discussion it generates, so +1.

- I tend to agree with DaBabyBullz that Gordon needs to be replaced, though I think making shooting guard our number one priority might be shortsighted, since Thabo SefolojesusChristinsneakers has shown some signs of life this year. What I don't get, is why you would want Chase Budinger if he can't handle or play defense either... now, if he gets to the rack with that athleticism everyone raves about (former volleyball star, or something?) that point may be moot... at least he has legit size.

I see him as the best possible option if we don't get a really high pick. He has legit size and athletiicism, and is just now focusing on basketball and improving. Gordon has topped out already. The difference is that Budinger doesn't have a great handle, but is a SG/SF. Gordon has no handle and is a PG/SG, expected to handle the ball more. Budinger's an elite volleyball player, with mad hops, and a good outside shot. He just started focusing more on BBall the last few years.

- OJ Mayo is 6'5", right? With long arms? I think he's sized to be a legitimate NBA 2 guard... Unfortunately, I have been seriously underwhelmed by the performances I've seen of him... he has the tools, but I don't his shot selection is great, and I haven't seen much evidence of his court-vision.

I don't think Mayo is 6'5" myself. He looks more like 6'3" to me, and is listed at 6'4" I think. He hasn't impressed me a whole lot the few times I've seen him either, but if we don't get lucky in the draft he could be BPA by default lol.

- What happened to Blake Griffin against Louisville? He looked great down the stretch of their first round victory... but apparently disappeared yesterday as they got mollywhopped. Anyone watch the game and have a scouting report to share? He looked like he was strong, aggressive, and a quick leaper when I saw him.

I saw the beginning of that game, and he was looking good. Showed a good handle and awareness. However, it was Easter and the whole family was over here so I missed a lot of the game. It looked to me like OU was just outclassed big time there. I have seen parts of other games with Blake, and I really liked him. He looks like he could develop into a heck of a PF that could create some mismatches with his size/athleticism/handle combo.

- Kevin Love.... I like this guy... great passer, solid scorer... would be great on a running team due to his ability to throw outlet passes...
Thanks for the compliments. I do agree that Thabo could be our SG. I haven't really figured out where he belongs though, as he seems like he could possibly be a good PG and SF too, if he continues to develop his skills. If he could be a point forward like Pip, that might be the best scenario.
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