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

There is no way Russell falls past Philly or New York.

 

Notice I didn't mention explosiveness. He did create a lot of space, too, by faking out defenders on the dribble, something I saw Russell do quite often.

Also, I did say his quick release was different from Kobe's.

 

i'd be 100% fine with them taking russell over okafor. that kid is gonna be a star

but if the cousins trade goes down there's absolutely no way russell will still be available at #6. i'm positive philly takes him at #3 and we end up with mudiay, booker, or WCS at 6

 

Lol then how can he be like Kobe? Two different types of offensive players. A lot of players use the fake all the time. What differentiates Russell from Kobe is his use of his handles. Kobe never really had or needed top notch handling skills, but was more footwork and strength. D'Angelo is a bit smoother as a player where Kobe was just aggressive outright.

I understand trying to find similarities, but it's not even close.

 

I like that. Basically, our draft pick is between Okafor or Cousins. LOL.

 

Okafor going #1on ESPN was Jay Bilas (former Dukie) picking whoever he wanted for their mock draft. We're still getting Jah.

 

I don't care who any of those turds pick. The only fact that means anything to me is Towns only did pre-draft stuff for Minny and no one else.

Jah did pre-draft stuff for Minny, but got multiple looks with us and no one saw him below us.

Towns #1, Jah #2 based on science.

 

I would honestly rather have any of the top 3 picks over Cousins.
I think he is putting up big numbers on a bad team.
I don't like his attitude.
He might be able to get along with Kobe and Scott but I think that's still a question mark.

I'm also not sure he can handle the spotlight that comes with being a Laker.

I guess I'll just keep repeating myself, I don't think Cousins is the guy who leads us back to prominence. I'm much rather grab the top guy on our board and mold him into the leader we need him to be. I'd take Okafor and Towns over Cousins without even blinking. I would only think about this deal if we were looking at one of the guards and even then I would probably roll the dice with Russell or Mudiay.

Just not a Cousins fan.

 

And yeah, this trade talk has immediately turned weeks of joy and positive feelings into worry.
The basketball gods finally throw us a bone and we're going to trade it away for a malcontent. Sigh.

Just pick Okafor Mitch. Or Towns. Either one.

 

Yeah I prefer Okafor over Cousins, and Cousins over Towns. But I am as biased as they come right about now.

 

I'd do the trade for 2 in a heartbeat if Towns is who is there, plus we get Sacto's #6. Keep Julius and Jordan & Kobe of course, and let Mitch sort the other souls out.

 

I know WE may all prefer Okafor, but if Towns is available at 2, I think the front office is elated and runs with it.

He may not be as polished as Okafor at the moment, but he certainly has the tools to be an Anthony Davis type of versatile PF/C. Although I hate repeating it, it's how the league has shifted, and his versatility is perfect for today's game. His ability to get up and down the floor, play defense at a high level, and spread the floor with his jumper is amazing for a player his size. Granted yes, he is a project, but certainly has the tools to be a great big as well.

 

Sure, but then you have all the pro Boogie arguments plus #6. I just want Okafor over Cousins. And would serve Towns right for trusting the lying bleeps in MN and not giving the Lakers the time of day. (if they were to do that to him)