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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.Comment
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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.Comment
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This has been my view since he was in high school.You Got The Tony!!!!!!Comment
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the mock drafts are horrible right now. They need to get it together.Comment
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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.Comment
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I agree that Mayo will be hard to acquire and could see him going between #3 and #6 in the draft.Comment
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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.Comment
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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.
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.Comment
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Granger & Bogut would both be gone if a team offers them Rashaad Lewis $. I do not blame the Pacers for not resigning Peja.Comment
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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.Comment
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