[Knick_Killer31]

It's never to early to discuss prospects and possible ideas for our team come draft time. It's March which means there a **** load of basketball on television. It's the perfect time of year to check out all the possible draft choices for Indiana. I know we dont know what draft choice we have but here are some questions for everyone.

Who do you like?

Who do you want?

Who do you think we will draft?

[Pacers Fan]

Approved picks:

Michael Beasley
Derrick Rose
Jerryd Bayless
DeAndre Jordan
DJ Augustin
Darren Collison
Ty Lawson
Kevin Love

Non-approved picks:

OJ Mayo
Eric Gordon
Lopez's
Chase Budinger
Roy Hibbert
Tyler Hansbrough
Hasheem Thabeet (I think he'll be okay, but our pick would be a reach)

I don't know much about:

Danilo Gallinari
Anthony Randolph
Nicolas Batum

Possible Pacer Picks:

All PG's and big men mentioned above. We're probably really high on Kevin Love.

We're not going to draft another Forward, so I wouldn't worry about Hansbrough, Budinger, or any of those guys. Our needs are at PG and C, so I expect a PG who likes to pass or a big man who can score a bit.

[rock747]

I would love to get Derrick Rose. Maybe when we trade Jermaine O'neal it will be to move up in the draft to get him.

[Pacers Fan]

Originally Posted by rock747

I would love to get Derrick Rose. Maybe when we trade Jermaine O'neal it will be to move up in the draft to get him.

I don't think any team in the lottery would trade down from Derrick Rose for Jermaine O'Neal except Charlotte. They want to win now and already have a good PG in Felton, so it might be worth it for them.

[DienerTime]

Originally Posted by Knick_Killer31

It's never to early to discuss prospects and possible ideas for our team come draft time. It's March which means there a **** load of basketball on television. It's the perfect time of year to check out all the possible draft choices for Indiana. I know we dont know what draft choice we have but here are some questions for everyone.

Who do you like?

Who do you want?

Who do you think we will draft?

I really want Mayo.. he is a superstar in this league. I guarantee it. I don't think we will draft him though for the simple reason that has been in trouble before and i'm sure we don't want to take a risk, which leads me to believe we will get Kevin Love. I'd love DeAndre Jordan though, but he might be a little out of reach. Problem with Love with me though is he will only fit in a half court offense and his potential is limited in my opinion. A bulkier Brad Miller in my opinion.

[Knick_Killer31]

Originally Posted by Pacers Fan

Approved picks:

Michael Beasley
Derrick Rose
Jerryd Bayless
DeAndre Jordan
DJ Augustin
Darren Collison
Ty Lawson
Kevin Love

Non-approved picks:

OJ Mayo
Eric Gordon
Lopez's
Chase Budinger
Roy Hibbert
Tyler Hansbrough
Hasheem Thabeet (I think he'll be okay, but our pick would be a reach)

I agree with PF. I definitely do not want OJ Mayo. Sure he will score 20 points, but he shoot a horrible percentage. He doesn't pass and he has a large ego. There's no way Larry would even consider OJ Mayo. I obviously want Beasley but I also wouldn't mind the two guys from UCLA. I really believe Darren Collison can be a real good player in this league and Kevin Love could maybe be our guy to take over for JO. I really like Love's game and I think he would be a great selection for the team.
As much as I love Eric Gordon, Dunleavy has just been to good for us this year and it would be tough on him to play in Indiana.

I am really excited for this years draft. Remember the last time the people in Indiana wanted the hometown college star? We drafted a young man out of UCLA instead...Mr. Reggie Miller See the connections im making here?

[PaCeRhOLiC]

Originally Posted by Pacers Fan

I don't think any team in the lottery would trade down from Derrick Rose for Jermaine O'Neal except Charlotte. They want to win now and already have a good PG in Felton, so it might be worth it for them.

If he's there when they pick, and they want JO instead, I don't think even Bird could be that stupid not to make that trade, but of course then I remember his previous moves so.....

[Knick_Killer31]

Originally Posted by DienerTime

I really want Mayo.. he is a superstar in this league. I guarantee it. I don't think we will draft him though for the simple reason that has been in trouble before and i'm sure we don't want to take a risk, which leads me to believe we will get Kevin Love. I'd love DeAndre Jordan though, but he might be a little out of reach. Problem with Love with me though is he will only fit in a half court offense and his potential is limited in my opinion. A bulkier Brad Miller in my opinion.

I can see why you would want him with all the hype around him but the couples times I've seen him play I am not impressed. He shoots way too much and tries to do everything himself. That is the exact opposite from what I want from my point guard. Let's put it this way...he is the ideal player for a horrible team where he can just do whatever the hell he wants on offense. I wouldn't be upset if we did get him but I do have quite a few players ahead of him on my list.

[Pacersthebest]

Just when we could get a nice draft pick we win some games when it ain't need at all.

[Knick_Killer31]

Originally Posted by Pacersthebest

Just when we could get a nice draft pick we win some games when it ain't need at all.

Yeah no kidding. Were on like a 3 game win streak. WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS DOING! We should take lessons from the Miami Heat.

[bball2223]

Originally Posted by DienerTime

I really want Mayo.. he is a superstar in this league. I guarantee it. I don't think we will draft him though for the simple reason that has been in trouble before and i'm sure we don't want to take a risk, which leads me to believe we will get Kevin Love. I'd love DeAndre Jordan though, but he might be a little out of reach. Problem with Love with me though is he will only fit in a half court offense and his potential is limited in my opinion. A bulkier Brad Miller in my opinion.

Love can play in a fast break type offense. Don't let his lack of athleticism fool you, he will be the best outlet passer in the NBA from the time he steps in the league. He can get the rebound and start a fast break and make it much easier on your guards. He won't finish a ton of fastbreaks with baskets by himself but he could fit in with a team that runs a fastbreak type offense.

[Knick_Killer31]

I have a gut feeling were going to draft Hasheem Thabeet