[Dissonance19]

Originally Posted by TheATLien

I wouldn't rule it out.

If Atlanta lands the #1 pick, and Rudy seperates himself as the heads and shoulder prize of the draft. I think it isn't out of the question to keep him, and then start wheeling and deeling some serious trades this summer if that happens. It's better than taking Darius Washington Jr. at #1, imo.

It's not like Atlanta's current SF's are showing anything, anyways.

True but you still need to give those guys time to develop a bit. You'll be in almost the same situation as before with someone else there though. Rudy though will be seasoned more playing 2 yrs of college ball though. Not sure how much that will help. I would take Aldridge if he's there for Atlanta. You guys need someone like him upfront that is not a SF. Then if you got #1 next yr, no question you take Oden then too haha.

I doubt Washington is #1 PG if/when he comes out and yeah no doubt it's better than taking him #1. I don't think any PG prospect should go #1. But I would take Kyle Lowry over Washington, he reminds me of Iverson a bit. Not saying he has amount of talent like him or will be like him though.

[ATLien]

I'm just saying. What if he dominates the tournament or something, you know? He's been stepping his game up a lot lately. I wouldn't want to miss out on the next Carmelo just cause you got a few young guys at the same position who haven't showed you anything.

[DHarris34Phan]

If ATL drafts another SF/PF Tweener, the whole front office should be fired.

[Dissonance19]

Originally Posted by TheATLien

I'm just saying. What if he dominates the tournament or something, you know? He's been stepping his game up a lot lately. I wouldn't want to miss out on the next Carmelo just cause you got a few young guys at the same position who haven't showed you anything.

very true.

[Dissonance19]

Originally Posted by AJ Prus

If ATL drafts another SF/PF Tweener, the whole front office should be fired.

Gay isn't a tweener though. He wouldn't be able to play PF as the other Hawk SF's can't, just he has more seasoning. He's a 6'9" athletic SF who can shoot pretty well and has major hops. He could score around the basket with put backs, but he doesn't play in the post or have any moves. Marvin at least showed some in college but nothing that great to be a PF

[ATLien]

Originally Posted by AJ Prus

If ATL drafts another SF/PF Tweener, the whole front office should be fired.

Well, I think the easy solution for Atlanta would be to draft Lamarcus Aldridge. But right now, Atlanta has the third worst record and the franchise in history has had really bad luck at the lottery. So, I don't think they are going to have much of a shot at Aldridge. So then what.. I think you take a look, and take whoever and then try to deal. Wouldn't you?

Seems smarter than reaching for a Darius Washington or Shelden Williams with a top five pick. JMO.

[ralaw]

Originally Posted by AJ Prus

If ATL drafts another SF/PF Tweener, the whole front office should be fired.

Rudy gay is a prototypical SF with the skill of a Carmello Anthony, and athleticism of Jason Richardson, but also is 6'9. I can easily see Atlanta drafting him and trading away in a package deal Smith, Harrington, Childress and/or possibly Williams for a proven star veteran or several veteran players. I think the Hawks GM should have been fired last year for not drafting Paul, Felton or Williams. Just imagine the promise they could have had if they had done it the right way! Oh, and I wouldn't mess with Washington he has the AI syndrome.

[ATLien]

ralaw, to be fair.. Every draft expert had M. Williams labeled as the prize of the draft, and the best available player. He still might end up being the best player out of that draft, but Chris Paul's explosion has definately made everyone question the picks who passed him by.

[butr]

Shouldn't successful shooting guards be able to shoot?

[Like A Breath]

Rudy can shoot, consistency is his issue. If you think he's another Gerald Wallace or Josh Smith you are sorely mistaken.