monsterpile wrote:Also remember last year late in the 2nd he also picked up that undersized stretch euro center with a name that starts with a D that put up even slightly better numbers last year over there. So far Flip has basically seemed to draft better with lower picks than the guy before him who basically has Rubio and whatever Budinger can bring after all those picks. Pretty pathetic. Sigh
That would be Borjan Dubljevic. Don't sleep on him, he's got some potential too.
longstrangetrip wrote: I agree with many others that the almost 7 footer from Greece could have been a better pick at 14, but it also was far from a sure thing. I suspect that's why he went out on the limb with Zach this year.
Also remember last year late in the 2nd he also picked up that undersized stretch euro center with a name that starts with a D that put up even slightly better numbers last year over there. So far Flip has basically seemed to draft better with lower picks than the guy before him who basically has Rubio and whatever Budinger can bring after all those picks. Pretty pathetic. Sigh
Also he liked to trade 1st round picks for players like Bud and Webster that easily could be replaced with free agents.
I agree with Lloyd. It's too early to say Flip has hit on 2 of 3. I think he's hit on 1 of 3 (Dieng) with the other two being question marks still. Gorgui is still somewhat unproven, but we've seen enough to say that he was a good pick at #21, even if he doesn't improve a lick. Just the fact he can soak up some quality minutes off the bench is pretty good for a late first rounder. Shabazz and LaVine are too early to judge.
Q12543 wrote:I agree with Lloyd. It's too early to say Flip has hit on 2 of 3. I think he's hit on 1 of 3 (Dieng) with the other two being question marks still. Gorgui is still somewhat unproven, but we've seen enough to say that he was a good pick at #21, even if he doesn't improve a lick. Just the fact he can soak up some quality minutes off the bench is pretty good for a late first rounder. Shabazz and LaVine are too early to judge.
I actually agree it's too early to know. But I characterized my assessment as early and preliminary. It's never too early to judge in the world of sports message boards. :).
I dont remember anyone clamoring for Hardaway or the Greek freak at draft time.( especiallywhere Shabazz was picked) Either here or on the Espn boards. It was all about McCollum , KCP or moving up to get Oladipo. Saying ud prefer others now is a bit of revisionist history.
Q12543 wrote:I agree with Lloyd. It's too early to say Flip has hit on 2 of 3. I think he's hit on 1 of 3 (Dieng) with the other two being question marks still. Gorgui is still somewhat unproven, but we've seen enough to say that he was a good pick at #21, even if he doesn't improve a lick. Just the fact he can soak up some quality minutes off the bench is pretty good for a late first rounder. Shabazz and LaVine are too early to judge.
I actually agree it's too early to know. But I characterized my assessment as early and preliminary. It's never too early to judge in the world of sports message boards. :).
I hear you Lip. I certainly see what Flip saw in LaVine and why he took him, whereas at this time last year I was still seething over the Muhammed pick, who I felt exhibited a very limited skill set.
Q12543 wrote:I agree with Lloyd. It's too early to say Flip has hit on 2 of 3. I think he's hit on 1 of 3 (Dieng) with the other two being question marks still. Gorgui is still somewhat unproven, but we've seen enough to say that he was a good pick at #21, even if he doesn't improve a lick. Just the fact he can soak up some quality minutes off the bench is pretty good for a late first rounder. Shabazz and LaVine are too early to judge.
I actually agree it's too early to know. But I characterized my assessment as early and preliminary. It's never too early to judge in the world of sports message boards. :).
When Al Gore invented the internet he did it with sports message board speculation in mind! Well that and porn.
I read too many wolves message boards around draft time but there were Woves fans that wanted Hardaway and a few people did say they liked the Greek freak. I liked the Russian kid the Cavs dumped on the Nets in the Jack trade. I would have liked to get him in the Love trade but oh well you can only have so many young players.
Q12543 wrote:I agree with Lloyd. It's too early to say Flip has hit on 2 of 3. I think he's hit on 1 of 3 (Dieng) with the other two being question marks still. Gorgui is still somewhat unproven, but we've seen enough to say that he was a good pick at #21, even if he doesn't improve a lick. Just the fact he can soak up some quality minutes off the bench is pretty good for a late first rounder. Shabazz and LaVine are too early to judge.
I actually agree it's too early to know. But I characterized my assessment as early and preliminary. It's never too early to judge in the world of sports message boards. :).
When Al Gore invented the internet he did it with sports message board speculation in mind! Well that and porn.
