2014 NBA Draft Thread
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I want him in Boston. I think he is the consensus best talent in the draft, but has injury concerns. A team like Cleveland cant take him because of Bennett last year, but a team is getting an incredible prospect.
CAA_Beat
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Plus there were reports that Parker (dogged) his workout on purpose with Cleveland and just plain acted disinterested in talking to anybody there. I can understand you have places you want to go, but to me that shows a real possible character issue. I mean what's he going to do when he becomes unhappy in the place he wants to go?
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But he has that Duke connection there, although I would say to some that raises as many flags as its a benefit.
I agree however, I cant see Parker going ahead of Wiggins, based solely on the defensive ready. He seems to have solid scoring ability for this level right away however.
mikedean441
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I really like the kid. I think he has potential to be an all star for a decade plus. But the injury thing could be a deal breaker. Love him for Boston at 4 though.
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Yeah, the Duke thing is interesting. On the surface you would think that coming from that program he'd have a solid work ethic. I remember the Sports Illistrated profile on him this year, where the writer spent the whole season with him. He said he matured a lot from the time he got on campus.
That said, spending only one season on a campus when you know you are going to be gone, you can probably hide some character or work ethic issues for a while, where as it's a lot harder to do that when you're a two, three or even four year player.
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I tend to agree. I hate the one and done for that very reason.
He and Irving could cheer for Big Blue together however.
mikedean441
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Thats a stretch. By that it could be Hakeen 2.0ish. As that is who he is most compared to in abilities in potential this early.
arydolphin
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Don't use the words Big Blue to describe Duke. That applies to that school that replaces their entire team every year with one-and-dones.
Parker is going to be a guy that can get 20 PPG in the pros, but he's a horrible defender, and I don't see that changing. Love his makeup, but he needs to go to a team that has other guys that can play good defense so that he can hide a little bit on that end.
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Moving on to Guards, is it a given to you guys that Marcus Smart is the 1st to go and how high? Being a Carolina fan, I have mixed feelings about PJ Hairston and where he goes...Well I know where I'd like him to go...but that's a different thread.
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In some eyes, he went to big blue. Others call that Michigan, Kentucky and others. Settle down killer...
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it depends where Exum ends up playing I guess.
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Rumor has it that Cleveland has received 2 trade offers in the last 20 minutes.
I just really hope they dont take the big man.
I just really hope they dont take the big man.
Brianbigoats
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Lets get this thing started enough of silver's pep talk
TimG3394
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My guess is Wiggins, but what do I know.
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Sounds like Big Joel wants to be a laker. I want him in big green. I don't think he makes it that far
arydolphin
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I have my doubts if Embiid goes #3 to Philly because they already have Nerlens Noel and whether they can play beside one another. Of course, Philly could probably trade Noel and get a good return on him.
