2015 Nba Draft Discussion: Russell, Nance Jr., Brown

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  1. TIME

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    Meanwhile, Sheridanhoops is going with the Russell promise angle... from US. His new mock has us taking Russell and the Sixers taking Okafor.
     
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    Dammmnnnnnnn ^
     
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    It's impossible for him to miss a shot









    :giggle:
     
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    Yeah.. I've seen Russell slotted to the Lakers on a few different mock drafts lately... Curious..?
     
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    He was sick. That cancelled workout has nothing to do with a promise from us. At least I hope not.
     
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    After seeing the Kristap Porzingis Vegas workout video, I really think that's the guy the lakers should take.... I can't believe I am saying this but the kid is sick.
     
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    No.
     
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    I hope your basing this on something other than him just hitting a bunch of shots in a row. Is he skilled? Yes, no question but until he adds a little more muscle its going to likely take him sum time to adjust to the nba game.

    Not saying he won't be a great player some day because Dirk's body type was not very impressive either when coming into the league, but no way does she Kristap go #2 to the Lakers.
     
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    Missing out on a top prospect in the draft would hurt, but what would hurt even more would be drafting a bust. Porzingis has the highest probability of being a bust, if it's between him and Okafor I think the Lakers have to go with the sure thing.
     
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    He jumps and lands "funny". Other than that, DAMN. Put 25 pounds of muscle on this guy and watch out.
     
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    Once again ^^^ WOW! Sure a lot of talent in this draft, but Jahlil's our center for the next 15 years. It's happening.
     
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    Probably posted already (another Bargs, Darko or... maybe Pau?)
     
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    So RHJ and Upshaw are everyone's wish list with other two picks. I've definitely been open to getting some scrap in our SF role,shaky offense or not lol.
     
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    Porzingis should play for the Warriors. :p
     
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    no one's troubled by the fact that porzingis makes young Durant look like Hercules? dude has nothing in the back pocket, and he's not quick/fluid like young kirilenko.

    I think you're gambling a lot on his physique changing dramatically in order for him to reach his peak. I wouldn't take him over towns/okafor/Russell, and depending on my team situation, I'd be worried about taking him over WCS/winslow/mudiay.

    I'd like to see a similar one on one from say, myles turner, btw.
     
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    I wouldn't make him a lottery pick, as I don't think he could hang with the athletes or the strength of the NBA players yet. Could be a several year development process. In order for someone to take him that early, they'd have to be a team with no plan or intent to compete for several years.

    Philly picks him?
     
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    He could be a great player. But I agree, he could be the biggest bust too. A lot will depend on where he goes and their development program. It's going to take a least a few years for him to get adjusted to the NBA physicality and to live in the weight room. He is going to get abused for his rookie and sophomore season -- he can't weigh more than 140 pounds. He's a dangerous pick because he could very well get Phil Jackson (who showed up to watch him) fired or any GM on shaky ground. And I don't get the ranting and raving about his workout. If a shooter goes through shooting drills in a 1 on 0 setting setup by your people, what do you think you're going to show off?
     
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