RollWithEm

Who would you pick as your head coach?

Who would you consider the Bobcats core players at this time?

How would you instill a winning culture?

What would you do with the 2nd and 31st picks?

What trades would you make?

How would you approach free agency?

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/charlotte.htm

__________________
But that's just me.

Dornado

This is what Rotoworld lists as the current depth chart (though I would think BJ Mullens projects as a Center long term):


PG
1. D.J. Augustin
2. Kemba Walker

SG
1. Gerald Henderson
2. Matt Carroll
3. Cory Higgins

SF
1. Corey Maggette
2. Reggie Williams
3. Derrick Brown
4. Jamario Moon


PF
1. Byron Mullens
2. Tyrus Thomas
3. D.J. White
4. Eduardo Najera

C
1. Bismack Biyombo
2. DeSagana Diop

__________________

Basel

If you can get Jerry Sloan (who has already said he wouldn't mind starting at the bottom), I'd think you'd go for that for sure. Their core players are probably Kemba Walker and Gerald Henderson and whoever they'll draft with the #2 pick. That's not a very good core, but it's something, I guess.

__________________

Ben

The rosters a mess. At least if they'd got the 1st pick, they'd have a anchor to build around. I'd say they're a good 4 or 5 years from even getting close to a winning record. Kemba Walker showed promise last year, from what I saw of him.

I think you've got to just clear out the bad contracts, Tyrus Thomas in particular, stock up on draft picks, and do a full rebuild. It's going to take a while but there's really not much else you can do, unless a star comes through free agency solely because of Michael Jordan.

__________________
BBBL Portland Trailblazers GM

RollWithEm

They could certainly amnesty Tyrus Thomas, but what good does that do for them really? Diop will obviously opt in. They have to pay Maggette one more year. No top free agents are signing up to come to Charlotte. They will have a real decision to make if anyone offers DJ a significant contract. Have they really seen enough out of him to match a longterm offer sheet?

They've really got to shoot for the stars with that number 2 pick. MKG and T-Rob don't really have the upside of some of the other top prospects. Maybe they should trade down for Drummond (as they will have plenty of time to let him develop) and pick up another first. Maybe something like this...

Sacramento trades #5 pick (if Drummond is still on the board) and the Jimmer
Charlotte trades #2 pick (because the Kings need a guy like MKG in the worst way)

__________________
But that's just me.

BlakeJesus

Drummond might be worth the gamble at 2 honestly, I think MKG is probably the consensus second best player right now just because of the fact that he basically doesn't have a basement. He's about as close to a lock as you can get to being an important piece on a winner, and you imagine his work ethic/serious approach is probably infections, which is great and all...but the Bobcats don't need a safe pick. They need a homerun, and they need it badly. If you can move down and get Drummond that might be the best case scenario, but if you can't find a proper suitor (or your getting the feeling he goes before you could snatch him up) than roll the dice. Drummond has a rare package, and absolutely has all the tools to be a dominant big man. His attitude seems questionable, you hear that he's too nice. But you heard those same things about Dwight coming out, so it is what it is. His production was unimpressive at UConn, but it seems too sweet to pass up on.

Bismack doesn't have the size to play center long term, but his tough-nosed shotblocking style would be a great fit at PF next to (the idea of) Drummond. They are going to be bad for awhile anyways, let these kids develop (under a guy like Jerry Sloan would probably be ideal...maybe even Stan Van Gundy if he wants the job).

__________________

RollWithEm

The more I think about that #2 pick, the less likely I think MKG or TRob will be the guy for Charlotte. They also probably will not reach on Beal with Kemba already in the fold. If they keep the pick instead of trading down, they might have to just go ahead and reach on Drummond. Why not swing for the fences? What do they have to lose? They will likely have the worst record in basketball next season even if a guy like MKG means an automatic 10 more wins for them. What good does that do this franchise?

__________________
But that's just me.

Floods

Who would you pick as your head coach?

Jerry Sloan, no question.

Who would you consider the Bobcats core players at this time?

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Bismack Biyombo.

How would you instill a winning culture?

This team was 29th in the NBA in rebounding last year, and dead last in FG%. So, more attention to rebounding and more emphasis on smarter play. Jerry Sloan helps.

What would you do with the 2nd and 31st picks?

2nd overall should be MKG. He can do everything and his ceiling is a rich man's Iguodala. The Bobcats cannot afford to **** up yet another draft, so they should stay away from Drummond. MKG's rebounding and defense will be a big step toward getting this team to play the right way.

At 31, draft a rebounding big man.

What trades would you make?

You're stuck with Maggette and Thomas. No one in their right mind would deal for them. Maybe shop Kemba and see what his market is.

How would you approach free agency?

No big contracts, unless the recipients of those contracts are named Deron Williams or Dwight Howard.

BlakeJesus

I don't see how another athletic, defensive wing player who can't shoot or pass at a high level is what this team needs.

__________________

Knicks4life

Who would you pick as your head coach?
Brian Shaw or Jerry Shaw

Who would you consider the Bobcats core players at this time?
Bismack Biyombo

How would you instill a winning culture?
Tank

What would you do with the 2nd and 31st picks?
Thomas Robinson and Jared Cunningham

What trades would you make?
Trade DJ Augustin/Gerald Henderson for picks

__________________
"Winning is the most important thing in my life,after breathing. Breathing first, winning next"-George Steinbrenner

Floods

Maybe because the Bobcats were a terrible defensive team last year. Maybe because MKG automatically becomes their best wing player. Maybe because yet another risky project is the last thing the Bobcats need after whiffing or trading every first round pick they've had since 2005 (save Henderson, who's not even that good).

Just some theories.

BlakeJesus

Yet another risky project? I think everybody they've drafted has been pretty safe, honestly. Gerald Henderson was never going to be a bad player. Kemba Walker would have a long NBA career anywhere, Bismack was a little risky in the sense that he might be a total flop on offense but you knew he was going to have a motor and block some shots at the very least.

They need a homerun, and a rich man's Iguodala is a bad comparison for MKG. How can he be the rich man's version if he's missing one of the most important skills of the guy he's being compared to? Iggy can average 6 assists a game, MKG doesn't have that dynamic to his game. To me MKG is Gerald Wallace, and that's definitely not a bad thing, but the Bobcats already know what a player like that can do for them.

__________________

Ben

Having two projects in Drummond and Biyombo without even an average veteran big to guide them seems like too much of a risk if you ask me. They've got the time to do it, since they'll be awful for a long time, but I doubt it'd pan out.

__________________
BBBL Portland Trailblazers GM

BlakeJesus

But what else do the Bobcats have, if not time?

__________________

Floods

They don't need a home run. A double will suffice. MKG is a double. The big thing is to not **** up draft choices like they've done so consistently.

Believe it or not there are more drafts after this one. They're going to be trash this year no matter what, no need to waste the pick on a high risk center. MKG's safe and will readily accept a second-banana role if the Bobcats land Shabazz or somebody in 2013.