Who Will Flip Take

[Phenom]

Flip made a big deal about two-way players this time last year. Where is his stance on getting 2 way players at the moment? Does he feel he has enough of those? Did he say how he viewed Oak's defense?

[60WinTim]

He did mention "two-player" again today.

He also commented on Oak's FT % and how it should not be as bad as it is. They are anxious to get him in for a workout so they can evaluate his FT shooting, among other things...

[bleedspeed]

I would love it if we took the ready or not you are starting approach with LaVine. We are rebuilding and Martin should be coming off the bench for us.

[Q12543 [enjin:6621299]]

Yep, he's going to take Okafor.

Ha, no doubt! I see you are fully preparing yourself Cam.

To an offensive minded and old-fashioned coach like Flip, having the opportunity to draft a low-post virtuoso like Okafor is a dream come true. He will rationalize away all of his other shortcomings due to his singular skill-set.

I think it will take damn near a palace coup by his underlings in the front office to change his mind. Oh, intellectually, he grasps the argument for KAT and probably has a soft-spot for Russell too. But emotionally, he'll keep drifting back to Okafor.

[Coolbreeze44]

I hear a lot of people talk about how valuable Martin is as a shooter. I think in a vacuum that is true. He can make a lot of shots and can be streaky good. What nobody talks about or seems to remember is what a spineless jelly fish he is. He has no guts, no flair for the dramatic, no leadership qualities. Plus he's likely to miss a good portion of the season with one of his may ailments. Why can't we see him for what he brings in totality?

[Coolbreeze44]

Yep, he's going to take Okafor.

Ha, no doubt! I see you are fully preparing yourself Cam.

To an offensive minded and old-fashioned coach like Flip, having the opportunity to draft a low-post virtuoso like Okafor is a dream come true. He will rationalize away all of his other shortcomings due to his singular skill-set.

I think it will take damn near a palace coup by his underlings in the front office to change his mind. Oh, intellectually, he grasps the argument for KAT and probably has a soft-spot for Russell too. But emotionally, he'll keep drifting back to Okafor.

Like a lot of you I would prefer Towns. But I don't think it will be very hard for me to get excited about Okafor if he's the choice. He would make things a lot easier for our other players. Provided he improves as a free thrower, he could be a great end of game option. He will demand double teams and passes very well out of them. We're just going to have to win 119-108 instead of 104-95.

[mrhockey89]

Just for the record, guys....we have the #1 pick...It's pretty tough to mess that up because even if Flip makes the wrong choice, it's still likely going to be a right choice. ALL 3 of those guys will make this team a lot better, and will likely be a big building block for the future.

[Papalrep]

Hockey--Just for the record, guys....we have the #1 pick...It's pretty tough to mess that up because even if Flip makes the wrong choice, it's still likely going to be a right choice. ALL 3 of those guys will make this team a lot better, and will likely be a big building block for the future.


That may be true, but looking at ot that way robs us of our ability to pontificate and show off our great basketball minds

[Q12543 [enjin:6621299]]

Just for the record, guys....we have the #1 pick...It's pretty tough to mess that up because even if Flip makes the wrong choice, it's still likely going to be a right choice. ALL 3 of those guys will make this team a lot better, and will likely be a big building block for the future.

Go look back at the last 20 to 25 drafts. It's typically 50/50 in terms of the top two picks. One guy turns into a stud and the other guy is anywhere from a total bust to mediocre. It is absolutely not a sure thing.

[mrhockey89]

Just for the record, guys....we have the #1 pick...It's pretty tough to mess that up because even if Flip makes the wrong choice, it's still likely going to be a right choice. ALL 3 of those guys will make this team a lot better, and will likely be a big building block for the future.

Go look back at the last 20 to 25 drafts. It's typically 50/50 in terms of the top two picks. One guy turns into a stud and the other guy is anywhere from a total bust to mediocre. It is absolutely not a sure thing.

I don't disagree with that, but I don't think we can suggest past drafted players can be an indicator for future (unrelated) players results. Just as the past 20-25 drafts history would suggest the Wolves wouldn't end up with the #1 overall pick.

If we were assuming that one will bust though, you have to take Okafor, because his offensive skill set on the low post are a virtual lock to translate.

Side note Q, on your reasons to draft Okafor thread you forgot to mention Okafor's enormous hands