The NBA rookies Thread

[Black Adam]

I like what Sacramento has done. Barring a star joining LA, I think they’ll make the playoffs before the Lakers.

not so sure about THAT one, but i guess we'll see...

 

[flyerhawk]

not so sure about THAT one, but i guess we'll see...

Who knows about the Kings and Lakers in the future but the Kings do have an interesting collection of young talent.

Hield, Fox, and Bogdonavic are pretty decent pieces. If they can get one of the bigs in this drafts they could make some noise.

 

[Mecca]

I like what Sacramento has done. Barring a star joining LA, I think they’ll make the playoffs before the Lakers.

Really?

Based on what?

Their youngsters got better as the Season went along.

But, I don't think I agree with this statement.

Fox, Skal, Trill, Buddy, Jackson, Bogdonavic, Giles.....

Am I missing someone?

 

[Black Adam]

Who knows about the Kings and Lakers in the future but the Kings do have an interesting collection of young talent.

Hield, Fox, and Bogdonavic are pretty decent pieces. If they can get one of the bigs in this drafts they could make some noise.

not disputing whether or not they have some nice pieces. they do...

so do they Lakers and a helluva lotta cap space...

so like you said, we'll see where it goes...

 

[Mecca]

Who knows about the Kings and Lakers in the future but the Kings do have an interesting collection of young talent.

Hield, Fox, and Bogdonavic are pretty decent pieces. If they can get one of the bigs in this drafts they could make some noise.

They would both need to leapfrog Denver who has a better individual talent.

Neither the Lakers nor Kings have a player as good as Jokic.

Add in Murray, Beasley, Harris, Lyles and that's easier said then done.

But, it also depends on what the Kings, Lakers and the Teams ahead of them do this Summer.

Clippers, Denver, Blazers, Spurs, Thunder all have huge off-season question marks that could cause them to take a tumble.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Really?

Based on what?

Their youngsters got better as the Season went along.

But, I don't think I agree with this statement.

Fox, Skal, Trill, Buddy, Jackson, Bogdonavic, Giles.....

Am I missing someone?

You’re missing whoever the Kings land this year in the draft. Also, no respect for process-survivor JaKarr Sampson.

If the last playoff spot comes down to De’Aaron Fox or Lonzo Ball, I’m betting on Fox.

 

[knowyourenemy]

not disputing whether or not they have some nice pieces. they do...

so do they Lakers and a helluva lotta cap space...

so like you said, we'll see where it goes...

That’s the big question mark for me. Lakers may finally be able to land a meaningful free agent.

 

[Mecca]

You’re missing whoever the Kings land this year in the draft. Also, no respect for process-survivor JaKarr Sampson.

If the last playoff spot comes down to De’Aaron Fox or Lonzo Ball, I’m betting on Fox.

Sure, in a game of one on one.

 

[Mecca]

That’s the big question mark for me. Lakers may finally be able to land a meaningful free agent.

Gonna be interesting to see if any of the meaningful guys actually switch teams.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Sure, in a game of one on one.

Giles, in theory, could be better than anyone on the Lakers. I don’t think it’ll pan out that way, but it doesn’t need to. I just like the guys in Sacramento better. Especially if they land a top guy from this draft class. I don’t think either team is making the playoffs next year. Kings should have the leg up by 19-20.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Gonna be interesting to see if any of the meaningful guys actually switch teams.

Sure will be interesting.

 

[Mecca]

Giles, in theory, could be better than anyone on the Lakers. I don’t think it’ll pan out that way, but it doesn’t need to. I just like the guys in Sacramento better. Especially if they land a top guy from this draft class. I don’t think either team is making the playoffs next year. Kings should have the leg up by 19-20.

Yeah, @Bolts and I talk about Giles often.

If he goes the way of Embiid, they have an absolute steal.

Hopefully, they will follow the Philly model and go sloooooooow.

 

[bksballer89]

dude is a clown...Imagine if Lebron said something this cocky

 

[knowyourenemy]

dude is a clown...Imagine if Lebron said something this cocky

What’s wrong with that?

I only fault him for not immediately saying, “Have you seen Markelle? That guy is going to be good. We’re really glad to have him back.” Missed an opportunity to lift up a teammate.

 

[Bolts]

I like what Sacramento has done. Barring a star joining LA, I think they’ll make the playoffs before the Lakers.

It sucks that the Kings are one of the worst destinations for a star/superstar FA while the Lakers are still top 3-5 despite being trash for years. The Kings have to build through the draft and instead of going full process(tank like hell to get multiple top 3 picks) they've been stuck in the 5-8 range with more misses than hits. I like the young core they've put together so far and adding a top 10 pick will improve it even more but one of those guys is gonna have to turn into an all star for them to become a playoff team. I hate that Vlade traded their 2019 lottery pick away, but the silver lining is that I don't have to root for them to lose games.

 

[Mecca]

dude is a clown...Imagine if Lebron said something this cocky

I actually like the fact that he flat out states he is the Rookie of the year.

Why not?

It's the truth.

But, " none"?

LMAO

Embiid rubbing off on him.

 

[bksballer89]

I actually like the fact that he flat out states he is the Rookie of the year.

Why not?

It's the truth.

But, " none"?

LMAO

Embiid rubbing off on him.

Yeah I had no issue with the ROY comment but the none comment rubbed me the wrong way

 

[Mecca]

What’s wrong with that?

I only fault him for not immediately saying, “Have you seen Markelle? That guy is going to be good. We’re really glad to have him back.” Missed an opportunity to lift up a teammate.

Come on, you know that's a shot at Mitchell.

But, I have no problem with it.

We need some competitive fire in the league and less of this buddy, buddy shit.

 

[Taddy Mason]

I actually like the fact that he flat out states he is the Rookie of the year.

Why not?

It's the truth.

But, " none"?

LMAO

Embiid rubbing off on him.

 

[Bolts]

Really?

Based on what?

Their youngsters got better as the Season went along.

But, I don't think I agree with this statement.

Fox, Skal, Trill, Buddy, Jackson, Bogdonavic, Giles.....

Am I missing someone?