The #7 pick

Retroram52 · Jun 17, 2014

Next Thursday we shall find out how the Lakers are going to proceed.

tomodach10 · Jun 17, 2014

Retroram52 said:
Next Thursday we shall find out how the Lakers are going to proceed.

Can't Wait!!!

Kold · Jun 17, 2014

Injuries and big men are always a tricky thing as we all know. They'll have Randle in for a private workout on tuesday....but if it turns out that he's going to be fine, I think they NEED to draft him. FWIW, Randle is the 2nd most NBA ready player out of the big 5, his ceiling just isn't as high as the rest however. So if you're into the "let's try to put something together next year" mindset, Randle is the best pick.

Kold · Jun 17, 2014

Only negative I see with Randle is that he struggles with longer defenders. He's 6'9 250...he basically has the build of Lebron James. Lebron couldn't consistently beat the best power forwards with JUST an inside game. Randle is however quicker than most, and he has a decent jump shot. If we're comparing players, he's more comparable to Zach Randolph.

Retroram52 · Jun 17, 2014

HizzleRocker · Jun 17, 2014

wildturkey said:
Based on what? A Youtube mixtape? There's no way anyone should have Exum ranked #1. Even NBA scouts have limited viewings of him. And for that reason, he carries a huge risk. Because while his skill set may lend itself to high upside, the total lack of knowledge on him carries a large risk. No one really knows how well he stacks up because he hasn't faced known, quality competition yet. My view on him is he's either going to be great (all-star teams) or be a total bust with little in between. At #7, he's probably worth the risk. But I'm sure if LA wants to win soon, they may consider not taking him. They can't afford to miss on this pick and a guy like Exum definitely carries a high amount of risk.

I'm actually interested in seeing if he falls what LA will do. Will they take him or trade the pick for a starter worthy player and a late round pick. For example (and this not very likely), Chicago needs to dump salary if it wants to make a run at Melo. So if they traded Gibson and #19 for LA's #7, what would happen? LA gets a starter in Gibson and still gets a pick. Chicago dumps Gibson's salary in exchange for #7 (a cheaper, rookie level deal). If they view Exum being that hit or miss, a deal like that could be very enticing.

Well we have a small sample size from basically everyone in the draft. They are all freshmen. Wiggins only has 35 games and many of them against very bad college teams. He averaged 17pts and only 1 assist thus far. You draft him, you are drafting based off projection - that's all you've got. Now he did play his last few games well (excluding the last of his career where he scored 4 points, going 1-6, losing).

With Exum, you have the World Cup Tournament. Where he played vs USA, Russia, Spain, Lithuania, etc... In his final 4 games in that world tourney he averaged: 26/5/4 and shot 45% from the field. And h'es a 6'6 PG who is supposed to be quicker than the ones smaller than him.

Imo, it's kind of a leap of faith on any of these 1 and done'ers.

lakersrule · Jun 17, 2014

The Lakers were very impressed by Randle today. They are bringing Smart in for a second work out on Friday along with a few others. Good to see them doing their due diligence. Got to get something great out of this pick.

LALakersboy24.7 · Jun 17, 2014

lakersrule said:
The Lakers were very impressed by Randle today. They are bringing Smart in for a second work out on Friday along with a few others. Good to see them doing their due diligence. Got to get something great out of this pick.

"I feel like I'm the best one," Randle said. "I don't put myself second to anybody. That's my attitude on the floor, my attitude when I compete. That's just how I was raised to be." -Julius Randle

trojanfan12 · Jun 17, 2014

LALakersboy24.7 said:
"I feel like I'm the best one," Randle said. "I don't put myself second to anybody. That's my attitude on the floor, my attitude when I compete. That's just how I was raised to be." -Julius Randle

I like that attitude. That's how great players are supposed to think.

lakersrule · Jun 17, 2014

trojanfan12 said:
I like that attitude. That's how great players are supposed to think.

I like that he's not timid of Kobe either. He said he knows Kobe is hard on rookies but that doesn't faze him. There's a lot to like about Randle except for his T-Rex arms.

LALakersboy24.7 · Jun 17, 2014

trojanfan12 said:
I like that attitude. That's how great players are supposed to think.

I really like his passion for the game, his also very humble. I like the fact that he grew up very hard & went thru hard times & now he want's to make it up for his mother.

Retroram52 · Jun 17, 2014

I am torn right now between Exum, Randle, or Vonleh. I'll think I'll leave the choice to Mitch.

Shaqdaddy11 · Jun 17, 2014

Retroram52 said:
I am torn right now between Exum, Randle, or Vonleh. I'll think I'll leave the choice to Mitch.

I'll take any of those three. But it's more likely Randle falls to us. I see Exum as #4 and Vonleh at #5

tomodach10 · Jun 17, 2014

Shaqdaddy11 said:
I'll take any of those three. But it's more likely Randle falls to us. I see Exum as #4 and Vonleh at #5

I would be very happy with one of three!

Louie26 · Jun 17, 2014

Kold said:
Only negative I see with Randle is that he struggles with longer defenders. He's 6'9 250...he basically has the build of Lebron James. Lebron couldn't consistently beat the best power forwards with JUST an inside game. Randle is however quicker than most, and he has a decent jump shot. If we're comparing players, he's more comparable to Zach Randolph.

Damn, never thought of that! That's a fantastic comparison, IMO!

:suds:

LALakersboy24.7 · Jun 18, 2014

What do you guy's know about this kid Elfrid Payton? I'm hearing Lakers are interested in him.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCij475dESw]Elfrid Payton 2014 Scouting Video - YouTube[/ame]

Black Adam · Jun 18, 2014

lakersrule said:
I like that he's not timid of Kobe either. He said he knows Kobe is hard on rookies but that doesn't faze him. There's a lot to like about Randle except for his T-Rex arms.

yeah, the wingspan is a bit of a concern, but gotta love the guy's spirit...

Black Adam · Jun 18, 2014

Shaqdaddy11 said:
I'll take any of those three. But it's more likely Randle falls to us. I see Exum as #4 and Vonleh at #5

though i agree with where you have these guys going i still hope Exum falls to us. dude wants to be in Lakers colors so bad...

Black Adam · Jun 18, 2014

LALakersboy24.7 said:
What do you guy's know about this kid Elfrid Payton? I'm hearing Lakers are interested in him.

Elfrid Payton 2014 Scouting Video - YouTube

interesting. after looking at this kid's scouting report i'd say it'd all depend on how quickly he could bulk up AND how good his work ethic is when it comes to working on his weaknesses...

HizzleRocker · Jun 18, 2014

Retroram52 said:
I am torn right now between Exum, Randle, or Vonleh. I'll think I'll leave the choice to Mitch.

I am scared of Randle. Small PF, but not one who can really stretch the floor. Would be ok with it if he could shoot outside - but he can't. Just an undersized PF who has no outside shot. Ankle injury is also a minor concern. Don't really know how he fits in the NBA.

Out of those:

Exum
Vonleh
Smart
Randle

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