Official 2016 NBA Draft Thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Anyone watch the Jump?

Tracy McGrady just said he was flown to Chicago for a secret meeting in Chicago right before the draft.

The Bulls were gonna trade Pippen to the Raptors for the 9th pick. But, Jordan came in and nixed that shit with the quickness...lol

 

[CitySushi]

Interesting.

Any thoughts on where he could end up? I think a team like Phoenix could be interested for a player and future first maybe.

I'm really not sure which direction the Thunder go with this. I think they'll want an immediate impact player back rather than draft picks. If they go the draft pick route, it takes another step at pushing KD out the door.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Anyone watch the Jump?

Tracy McGrady just said he was flown to Chicago for a secret meeting in Chicago right before the draft.

The Bulls were gonna trade Pippen to the Raptors for the 9th pick. But, Jordan came in and nixed that shit with the quickness...lol

I don't blame him. Other than Duncan an TMac that 1997 draft class was weak as hell.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I don't blame him. Other than Duncan an TMac that 1997 draft class was weak as hell.

Yup......and Mr. Big Shot. But, it took him a couple of years.

I like Bobby Jackson too.

Solid role player.

 

[RazorsEdge]

I like Bobby Jackson too.

Solid role player.

He's a good dude too. My folks live in his hometown, and I got to play ball with him a few years back. He does a lot for the local kids.

 

[Heatles84]

I'm really not sure which direction the Thunder go with this. I think they'll want an immediate impact player back rather than draft picks. If they go the draft pick route, it takes another step at pushing KD out the door.

KD's in win now mode. He's been hearing at how the Thunder have been title contenders since 2011. We've just finished 2016 and he has zero rings. Getting rid of Ibaka shows Durant that they're not being serious as title contenders as they're likely trying to unload his salary while getting a rookie of decent value who won't cost as much. Durant's best served going to San Antonio or Golden St. Would love to say Miami, but we have question marks and the other two destinations provide more options for him right now.

 

[Black Adam]

a Dwight Howard to the Knicks rumor...?

yiiikkkkeeesss...

 

[CitySushi]

KD's in win now mode. He's been hearing at how the Thunder have been title contenders since 2011. We've just finished 2016 and he has zero rings. Getting rid of Ibaka shows Durant that they're not being serious as title contenders as they're likely trying to unload his salary while getting a rookie of decent value who won't cost as much. Durant's best served going to San Antonio or Golden St. Would love to say Miami, but we have question marks and the other two destinations provide more options for him right now.

A trade with the Raptors might make some sense. Demarre Carroll for Serge Ibaka. Raptors get their needed PF, with the ability to stretch out to the 3. Thunder get a massive upgrade at the 2 with Carroll who can defend, knockdown 3's and be an offensive threat. They could slide Kanter into the starting lineup and have a lineup of RW, Carroll, Durant, Kanter, Adams.

 

[Heatles84]

A trade with the Raptors might make some sense. Demarre Carroll for Serge Ibaka. Raptors get their needed PF, with the ability to stretch out to the 3. Thunder get a massive upgrade at the 2 with Carroll who can defend, knockdown 3's and be an offensive threat. They could slide Kanter into the starting lineup and have a lineup of RW, Carroll, Durant, Kanter, Adams.

That would work. From what I've gathered though, they're shopping Ibaka for a lottery pick though. Only reason you're doing that is to get a player with good value while also bringing down your cap number.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

A trade with the Raptors might make some sense. Demarre Carroll for Serge Ibaka. Raptors get their needed PF, with the ability to stretch out to the 3. Thunder get a massive upgrade at the 2 with Carroll who can defend, knockdown 3's and be an offensive threat. They could slide Kanter into the starting lineup and have a lineup of RW, Carroll, Durant, Kanter, Adams.

Awesome post.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

That would work. From what I've gathered though, they're shopping Ibaka for a lottery pick though. Only reason you're doing that is to get a player with good value while also bringing down your cap number.

But, Team Owners and fans want to talk about loyalty.

The Thunder have been shopping the clearance aisle since the Harden, Jeff Green, Perkins days.

I read that they want to get high enough to get Buddy.

 

[Black Adam]

But, Team Owners and fans want to talk about loyalty.

The Thunder have been shopping the clearance aisle since the Harden, Jeff Green, Perkins days.

I read that they want to get high enough to get Buddy.

lol for a draft that was labeled "weak" by most we're seeing a pretty good amount of happenings...

 

[Shanemansj13]

A trade with the Raptors might make some sense. Demarre Carroll for Serge Ibaka. Raptors get their needed PF, with the ability to stretch out to the 3. Thunder get a massive upgrade at the 2 with Carroll who can defend, knockdown 3's and be an offensive threat. They could slide Kanter into the starting lineup and have a lineup of RW, Carroll, Durant, Kanter, Adams.

Not sure what Roberson's contract is but they could also have more options with Carroll and Adams/Kanter come off the bench and do RW, Roberson, Carroll, KD, Adams/Kanter

 

[Kold]

It is quite the contrast to see that the Lakers of all teams, are the ones that seem content to stay patient amidst all of this trade craziness....and I don't have a problem with it one bit. Let's just draft Ingram, and watch the other madness ensue...

 

[LAD]

KD's in win now mode. He's been hearing at how the Thunder have been title contenders since 2011. We've just finished 2016 and he has zero rings. Getting rid of Ibaka shows Durant that they're not being serious as title contenders as they're likely trying to unload his salary while getting a rookie of decent value who won't cost as much. Durant's best served going to San Antonio or Golden St. Would love to say Miami, but we have question marks and the other two destinations provide more options for him right now.

At first I didn't think KD to GS would work well. But after giving it more thought it just could work. I think if they play KD at the 4 and slide Dray down to the 3 that starting core would be unstoppable. And on defense they could still let Dray roam and help defend at the 4 or 5 when necessary. This way they're no longer vulnerable @ the 3 (where HB used to be) and still have a big body @ the 4. Thoughts?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

lol for a draft that was labeled "weak" by most we're seeing a pretty good amount of happenings...

Yep.

Weak on franchise players. But, not weak on talent.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

At first I didn't think KD to GS would work well. But after giving it more thought it just could work. I think if they play KD at the 4 and slide Dray down to the 3 that starting core would be unstoppable. And on defense they could still let Dray roam and help defend at the 4 or 5 when necessary. This way they're no longer vulnerable @ the 3 (where HB used to be) and still have a big body @ the 4. Thoughts?

You want Durant to guard pf's full time?

No, they would be better served keeping Dray there and letting Kevin use his height advantage over 3's.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Espn on the tube, the vertical on laptop.....Heading out to get my food from Wingstop!

1 hour til draft time!!!!

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[LAD]

You want Durant to guard pf's full time?

No, they would be better served keeping Dray there and letting Kevin use his height advantage over 3's.

No not full time because Dray is able to help a lot. But if he plays the 4 it will draw the defending 4 out of the paint on the other end. If you have him & Dray in a pick n roll & the guards moving without the ball that would be hard to defend.

 

[LAD]

Espn on the tube, the vertical on laptop.....Heading out to get my food from Wingstop!

1 hour til draft time!!!!

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