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  • Gamble1
    Member
    • Apr 2007
    • 7257

    Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

    Originally posted by TheDoddage
    I'd be in support of selecting DeAndre Jordan, if he's available. The dude could be a steal if he fulfills his potential, and it takes longer for a big man to develop than a point guard, so I think it'd be a good idea to get our move on as soon as possible.
    It takes alot longer for someone to start carring about their profession.

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    • Doddage
      AIDIW
      • Oct 2006
      • 3779

      Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

      If we want to get a center that can fit the system, as well as someone who'd likely be the BPA at our pick, Jordan would make a lot of sense. Athletic, quick big man that can run the floor and block shots. Fits the bill of exactly what we need.

      Ok, he's made some questionable decisions on the court which puts his work ethic into question. Everyone knows that. But, really, are there any legit point guards with notable potential that we can get with our pick? The rule of thumb for this draft as it relates to point guards is Rose, Mayo (even though he's a natural SG really), Bayless, or bust. You might find a serviceable point guard at our pick, but we obviously need more than that. Thus, we should really find a talent with more potential at a position we incidentally need to shore up. There's no doubt that DAJ is a project, but seeing as he was a top 5-star prospect out of high school and has serious potential, I'm willing to take my chances.

      With that said, I'd be willing to give our pick up if it meant moving up and having the ability to draft Mayo.

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      • rexnom
        Headband and Rec Specs
        • Dec 2005
        • 8726

        Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

        I am really high on Mayo. I think he would be perfect for the Pacers. He'll take the big shots, he can run the point in Obie's system, he'll D up. Getting him will be easier said than done, however.

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        • AesopRockOn
          You Did It Joseph!!!!
          • Jul 2006
          • 9159

          Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

          Originally posted by rexnom
          I am really high on Mayo. I think he would be perfect for the Pacers. He'll take the big shots, he can run the point in Obie's system, he'll D up. Getting him will be easier said than done, however.
          This has been my view since he was in high school.
          You Got The Tony!!!!!!

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          • Jonathan
            Banned
            • Feb 2008
            • 1833

            Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

            I checked nbadraft.net yesterday and they had EJ going 12th & the Pacers selecting Love at 11. My thoughts on this topic have been posted in this thread several weeks ago.

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            • Major Cold
              Gone to Twitter. Done he
              • Feb 2006
              • 11491

              Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

              the mock drafts are horrible right now. They need to get it together.

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              • MyFavMartin
                This team is Fun!
                • Oct 2007
                • 5508

                Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

                Originally posted by intridcold
                the mock drafts are horrible right now. They need to get it together.
                nbadraft.net is.

                any other ones you don't like?

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                • Naptown_Seth
                  NaptownSeth is all feel
                  • Jul 2006
                  • 12714

                  Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

                  Originally posted by intridcold
                  thanks

                  If Shipp goes undrafted he will return to UCLA Randolph style.
                  I'll be surprised if it doesn't go down that way. He looked good early on but over the final month/tourney he showed that he wasn't ready yet.


                  I really wish that Beasties (well Adam Y) doc on Rucker was hitting theaters before the draft but I guess it's not going to. Apparently you get to see Love goaded into some street ball dunking and moves after strarting off playing "clean" if you will, layups and stuff. Crowd got on him so I guess he broke out some playground dunks for them.

                  Lots of Beasley and Bayless too. Donte Green. A few others, plus some not in college yet.

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                  • MyFavMartin
                    This team is Fun!
                    • Oct 2007
                    • 5508

                    Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

                    Originally posted by rexnom
                    I am really high on Mayo. I think he would be perfect for the Pacers. He'll take the big shots, he can run the point in Obie's system, he'll D up. Getting him will be easier said than done, however.
                    He's good but I don't see him as a PG but rather a SG who can create his own shot and handle the ball very well (sort of like Kobe). Diener is the type of PG to put him next to, i.e. a very good outside shooter, but would need one that could be a a stronger defensive presence (sort of like Derek Fisher).

                    I agree that Mayo will be hard to acquire and could see him going between #3 and #6 in the draft.

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                    • Jonathan
                      Banned
                      • Feb 2008
                      • 1833

                      Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

                      With Sampson getting a job w/ the Bucks do you see them passing on EJ in the first round (possible) or DJ in the second round?
                      I do not see them passing on DJ if he is available in the second round, but EJ could happen due to the fact they have Williams & RED and the weak C position in the East. I know they have Bogut but he might catch big money elsewhere.

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                      • d_c
                        Member
                        • Jan 2007
                        • 3736

                        Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

                        Originally posted by Jonathan
                        With Sampson getting a job w/ the Bucks do you see them passing on EJ in the first round (possible) or DJ in the second round?
                        I do not see them passing on DJ if he is available in the second round, but EJ could happen due to the fact they have Williams & RED and the weak C position in the East. I know they have Bogut but he might catch big money elsewhere.
                        The Bucks have the rights to match any offer for Bogut (just as the P's do with Granger) and he's already been identified by the Bucks as one of the guys (Yi being the other) who they're not looking to actively trade. Everyone else on the roster is up for sale. He's about as likely to catch big money elsewhere as Granger.

                        It's highly unlikely the Bucks will draft a center with their lottery pick when that might be the one position they're already most set at.

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                        • Doddage
                          AIDIW
                          • Oct 2006
                          • 3779

                          Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

                          Yeah, Bogut's going nowhere... he's as untouchable to the Bucks as Granger is to the Pacers. The teams of both would require really good deals (and I mean really good) in order to trade them away.

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                          • Jonathan
                            Banned
                            • Feb 2008
                            • 1833

                            Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

                            Originally posted by TheDoddage
                            Yeah, Bogut's going nowhere... he's as untouchable to the Bucks as Granger is to the Pacers. The teams of both would require really good deals (and I mean really good) in order to trade them away.
                            Granger & Bogut would both be gone if a team offers them Rashaad Lewis $. I do not blame the Pacers for not resigning Peja.

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                            • Will Galen
                              Pacer Junky
                              • Jan 2004
                              • 10308

                              Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

                              Originally posted by Jonathan
                              Granger & Bogut would both be gone if a team offers them Rashaad Lewis $.
                              It will never come to that, because the Bucks will extend Bogut, and the Pacers will do likewise with Granger.

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                              • Major Cold
                                Gone to Twitter. Done he
                                • Feb 2006
                                • 11491

                                Re: Official 2008 NBA Draft recruiting center...

                                Bucks need a SF. Simmons is not their guy and Villi is a PF/tweener. I could see them drafting Mayo, Gallinari, Gordon, or Randolph.

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