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Who's stock will rise and who's might fall in the tourney?

bleedspeed177 wrote:Who's stock will rise and who's might fall in the tourney?

I'm holding out for SP, but I like Monster as well. Monster having his go to move (the slow step back) being hurt by him having achy knees might allow him to drop to us. I know Lip and Cool have some off the court issues, but maybe they'll overcome their love of doobies.

ItsJustSoSab wrote:

bleedspeed177 wrote:Who's stock will rise and who's might fall in the tourney?

I'm holding out for SP, but I like Monster as well. Monster having his go to move (the slow step back) being hurt by him having achy knees might allow him to drop to us. I know Lip and Cool have some off the court issues, but maybe they'll overcome their love of doobies.

The scouting report on me is that I tend to disappear for long stretches in message board threads. My talent is off the charts, but there is concern about my motivation and whether I have the heart to get the most out of my talent. I'm a high reward but very high risk pick. I might reward you, but I could also get you fired.

Tank for Ja Morant!?

BloopOracle wrote:Tank for Ja Morant!?

I see two superstars in this draft - Zion and Ja. I see Barrett as a potential allstar, but not with the elite level potential of Zion and Ja. So best case scenario, we get lucky in the lottery and end up with the 1st or 2nd pick. If we end up with the 3rd pick, then Barrett's the guy. With the Wolves luck, they'll jump up in the lottery for the first time in franchise history but end up with the 4th pick. If that happens, then I think it's time to get creative and deal the pick -- trading down for a lower lottery pick and getting another pick or a good player as well.

If we don't end up with a top 3 pick, my main draft goal would be to end up with Darius Garland. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see much of him in college because of his injury. But I'm really impressed by what I've seen. There's a lot of Steph Curry in him. He might be the 3rd best talent in the draft after Zion and Ja. If his knee passes all the medical checks, I don't see him dropping out of the top 6, Most likely, we'll be drafting in the 10-13 range. So to get Darius, the Wolves would likely need to trade up.

bleedspeed177 wrote:Who's stock will rise and who's might fall in the tourney?

Ja's stock was already high, but I'd say it rose a bit more today with his 16 assist/11 rebound game today. His scoring has never been quesitoned. His performance today underscored his elite playmaking ability as well as his abilty to rebound his position.

Garland might be because PG is so weak this year. I kinda hope Coby White surpasses Garland in terms of hype because I think White's gonna suck in the NBA (even as a Tar Heels fan)

I'm someone who wouldn't bring back either Jones or Rose. Can't do anything about Teague yet, so he'll be there to start unless someone wants to trade for him (I wouldn't imagine anyone would) so in a perfect world, Garland sits behind Teague in year 1 and then starts year 2 with a vet min PG or another young rookie behind him.

The good news about PG in this class is that not many lotto teams need one.


Suns? Yes, even though they really want a veteran PG
Bulls? Absolutely.
Dallas? Not really, since Luka Doncic is really their PG.
Charlotte? Only if they think Kemba's leaving.
Lakers? Only if they deal Lonzo Ball.
Miami? Possibly.
New Orleans? Possibly.

lipoli390 wrote:

ItsJustSoSab wrote:

bleedspeed177 wrote:Who's stock will rise and who's might fall in the tourney?

I'm holding out for SP, but I like Monster as well. Monster having his go to move (the slow step back) being hurt by him having achy knees might allow him to drop to us. I know Lip and Cool have some off the court issues, but maybe they'll overcome their love of doobies.

The scouting report on me is that I tend to disappear for long stretches in message board threads. My talent is off the charts, but there is concern about my motivation and whether I have the heart to get the most out of my talent. I'm a high reward but very high risk pick. I might reward you, but I could also get you fired.

My knees are fine. I really need to work on my body. I look more like UCLA Kevin Love. I really need to get the personal chef to come in and make my meals...or actually eat more of the healthy stuff my wife prepares...but brussell sprouts...

WildWolf2813 wrote:Garland might be because PG is so weak this year. I kinda hope Coby White surpasses Garland in terms of hype because I think White's gonna suck in the NBA (even as a Tar Heels fan)

I'm someone who wouldn't bring back either Jones or Rose. Can't do anything about Teague yet, so he'll be there to start unless someone wants to trade for him (I wouldn't imagine anyone would) so in a perfect world, Garland sits behind Teague in year 1 and then starts year 2 with a vet min PG or another young rookie behind him.

The good news about PG in this class is that not many lotto teams need one.


Suns? Yes, even though they really want a veteran PG
Bulls? Absolutely.
Dallas? Not really, since Luka Doncic is really their PG.
Charlotte? Only if they think Kemba's leaving.
Lakers? Only if they deal Lonzo Ball.
Miami? Possibly.
New Orleans? Possibly.

Its early but the mock drafts have Garland going well before 10.

You didn't mention Memphis they have Conely but he isn't sticking around and Delon Wright is a RFA and probably isn't going to keep them from drafting Garland if he is the guy they want. Its early but the mock drafts from people that seem to be somewhat plugged in have Garland going well before 10. I don't know what I would give up to get him but if somehow the price got low I would have interest in Lonzo Ball if we went another direction in terms of what position we draft.

ItsJustSoSab wrote:

bleedspeed177 wrote:Who's stock will rise and who's might fall in the tourney?

I'm holding out for SP, but I like Monster as well. Monster having his go to move (the slow step back) being hurt by him having achy knees might allow him to drop to us. I know Lip and Cool have some off the court issues, but maybe they'll overcome their love of doobies.

I asked my wife, she said I never had any skill, and if possible I have less now.