View Poll Results: Who would you be happy with at 5?

Iguodola 6 27.27%
Deng 8 36.36%
Livingston 3 13.64%
Beidrins 3 13.64%
Childress 0 0%
Smith 2 9.09%
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Old 06-08-2004, 10:54 AM   #16 (permalink)
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More from DMD from the same thread, on Harris and Livingston.
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Here's some info from the rest of the article. Read on.

Devon Harris

- been working out with Grover for 2 weeks
- soft touch on his jumper
- shot 25 3’s in 35 attempts. Damn.
- has added 10lbs, up to 175
- very intelligent
- Grover says he’s faster then TJ Ford. Double damn!
- GS (Grover Says from here on out) he’s got a chip on his shoulder and he’s up for any challenge
- GS he will make an immediate impact

Shaun Livingston

- Guys, there’s a picture of Livinston, and he has a completely different physique than all the pictures we have seen. His arms are toned and cut. I wish I could post the picture, but that’s not allowed. He’s up to 189lbs, that’s 20lbs heavier than he was at the end of his season.
- incredible ball handling as advertised
- Ford thinks he has the highest ceiling in the draft except for maybe Howard or his guy Pavel
- hit 25 for 42 on 3’s
- he has a 6’11” wingspan, huge hands, and huge dexterous fingers
- GS he is mix between Magic Johnson and George Gervin
- GS he is a pure point guard
- GS he is the one guy in this draft that people will pay to see

Good stuff on Harris, but Grover was flat raving about Livingston.

I’m beginning to think this draft is going to have more than its share of stars.
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Old 06-08-2004, 12:41 PM   #17 (permalink)
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More from DMD from the same thread, on Harris and Livingston.
Yeah I just read Insider with Ford also. He had some really interesting things to say about Iggy and Deng also. This draft has just gotten a whole lot interesting. I think some guys were knocked before people got to see them work-out.

this is what Ford said about Deng

Incredible wing span looked like a 7 ft player coming at you.

Much better 3pt shooter than anyone realized made alot of nba 3's with ease.

Grover says Deng has-better than average strength already and is much more explosive than he thought. He says in another month any questions about Deng's athleticism will be put to bed.

about Iggy-great size, strength and speed. will make highlight reel plays all over the place next season. Makes teammates better because of passing ability,played pg through highschool. Will help a team NEXT year. Shot has improved dramatically.


Now MY TAKE

I don't believe any hype about these guys shooting ability. Non shooters can easily make shots in non pressure related controlled environment situations.

I really don't think Grover does anything to improve a players skill sets its bogus.

Grover though can have a dramatic effect on a players athleticism and strength. He can make a player reach optimum physical peak.


I have always thought that Livingston's stock would rise once he started working out. I was thoroughly impressed with him when I saw him on tape. It was an AAU game and he is a much better athlete and floor general than I realized. I don't think he gets past the Clippers.
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Iggy is the guy. He gives this team everything we need.
i think you're right. he may not be the conscensus best player available at the pick but he may be the best pick (aside a chance fall of Deng)
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Old 06-09-2004, 02:05 PM   #19 (permalink)
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It's always best to take these "promises" with a grain of salt, but apparently Deng has one from us according to the Charlotte Observer:
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Bickerstaff suspected last week a team with a top-five pick had promised to draft Duke freshman Luol Deng. Now there's evidence to support that theory.

The Washington Wizards told Duke law professor Paul Haagen they would take Deng fifth overall if he's there, according to Tuesday's News and Observer of Raleigh.

Haagen heads a committee that advises Duke athletes on selecting agents.

Deng had indicated he'd stay in the draft only if he were a top-5 pick. But by hiring agent Leon Rose, he has forfeited the option of returning to college basketball.
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Old 06-09-2004, 03:25 PM   #20 (permalink)
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there is only one guy who should be in the running for 5th

Ben Gordon
the safest pick you could make
proven himself at the college level
will make a good transition to the pros
Dwayne Wade like....not saying he will be as good...way to early to tell

personally I hope you trade with Denver
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there is only one guy who should be in the running for 5th

Ben Gordon
Gordon makes no sense for our team, another 2 guard? YAY!
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Old 06-11-2004, 09:30 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Some Insight on Our Pick?
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Team officials have had trade talks regarding the fifth overall selection in the June 24 draft, but it seems likely they will utilize the pick.

Stanford's Josh Childress, Duke's Luol Deng, Arizona's Andre Iguodala and Wisconsin's Devin Harris are said to be on the Wizards' short list, according to a team source. All are perimeter players. Washington also holds the 32nd overall pick.
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^I thought we had 33rd?
All works out though.

Devin Harris
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Childress-Dont know yet
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Old 06-11-2004, 10:09 AM   #24 (permalink)
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A couple recent mocks ...

DraftCity: Okafor-Howard-Deng-Livingston-<b>Iguodala</b>
NBADraft.net: Okafor-Howard-Deng-Livingston-<b>Childress</b>

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^I thought we had 33rd?
It's technically the 32nd. It would be the 33rd if Minnesota had their first rounder this year.
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