IT'S BETTER THAN MAKING THE PLAYOFFS

Drummond will be there representing!

We need this so badly, you guys.

Does Stern agree and will he let it happen?

:we: need this so badly, you guys.

Does Stern agree and will he let it happen?

7th.

^

Heel.

I'll say #3.

http://espn.go.com/nba/lottery2013/mockdraft

http://i42.tinypic.com/302axd3.jpg

No way Oladipo falls to #7 like it happened there, btw.

PISTONS #1 ON ESPN LOTTERY KARMA RANKINGS!!

7th

Gilbert's kid is great and all, but I'm tired of seeing him.

damn we need to look to trade the pick...NOW.

Feel bad for the bobcats HA

Fuck off, Cleveland.

HATE zekyl/\.

Gilbert's son can go fuck himself.

Got a feeling McLemore can slide to #4.

Gilbert's son can go fuck himself.

Got a feeling McLemore can slide to #4.
The entire family was whacky as shit.

Really don't want Shabazz...

I was just thinking, with KYrie, possibly Noels (which means more losing and possibly a better 2014 draft pick), dion waiters, Varejeo, and Tristian Thompson, the Miami Heat organization has to be thinking in the back of their minds that Bron could dip after next season.

i hope we reserved our luck to win the lottery NEXT year. that canadian kid is the franchise changer we need.

as for this year, there are a couple of guys i'm interested in but i would totally take tim hardaway jr. at #8. seriously the kid can shoot, is a better athlete and overall player than people credit him for. in 2-3 years he'll be a much better nba player than he was in college. but even still- he's the type of guy who can immediately help as a role player and with 2 bigs like g-mo and drummond, he could be a tremendous asset on the wing.

I don't like Hardaway.

Same. I did read he's impressed scouts and GMs at the combine and workouts but he would be a huge reach at #8.

Also why the fuck is Joe bringing in Peyton Siva for a workout? Does he not realize we need some spacing for our offense to work?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW2nY2NFBbw

thoughts on this guy? minus the gay patch on the top of his head.

Really want Oladipo, you guys.

We're getting Zeller, though.

We're getting Zeller, though.

Getting Zeller at #8 would be a coup.

Even when Givony has him at #11?

Even when Givony has him at #11?

Yes indeed. They zoned/game-planned/defensed the shit out of cody zeller this year which made teammates like oladipo look better than they really are (plus Indiana's coach is more recruiter than strategist which I believe also contributed to zeller not fulfilling expectations not to mention their point guard sucked). It's really challenging for a big man to dominate the college game anymore due to zones, younger players and ball dominant point guards that only know how to score.

Givony is usually right on with this stuff but I think he missed with Zeller probably because he's watching too much college basketball and not thinking about the NBA game. Zeller will thrive in the NBA due to the spacing, his ability to move as a big man (he is arguably the best athlete of all big men in this draft) and face the basket/knock down the jumpshot. Zeller is definitely top 5 talent and, in my opinion, the 2nd best pro prospect in the draft after mclemore. Don't be surprised if zeller has a resurgence of interest next week leading into the draft.

Shabazz is also a bit underrated and was partially a victim of a really bad UCLA offensive system/coaching staff.

I don't want any part of Trey Burke or Anthony Bennett and Noel scares me big time.

this draft is simply horrific. I know we have a bunch of guards but to me trey burke is the best player in this class and would be too good to pass. I don't care what people say- he's tony parker with deeper range on his jumpshot. would you take that for this team?

I would take burke and figure the rest out later. I don't know what you do with Brandon but I do know you try to dump stuckey. we would have a historically undersized backcourt but maybe we make another trade. or acquire a 2 guard in FA.

I dunno, I just don't want to take a player who fits a more obvious need just because. burke isn't tall but he's got a good wingspan and I believe he is being underestimated. he's a really good player, has a really high bball IQ and a really good game. so he's not Russell westbrook athletic....but he has a better bball IQ. pairing him with our monster PF/C combo, and we instantly become a lot better.

i'll change my mind tomorrow but right now, there's not much else I like in this draft.

Trey Burke says relationship with Joe Dumars makes the Detroit Pistons an even more appealing option
http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/06/trey_burke_says_relationship_w.html

I by no means think we have too many guards. I'd be more than happy with Burke if he's legit. I don't know that we have 1 championship-level or even 2nd round level starting guard on the team let alone 2.

Stuckey should absolutely not be a consideration in who we draft (not that anyone here disagrees with that....).

burke and Bennett are the only 2 guys I think could be there at #8 that I would be really excited about getting.

who knows what to believe during draft season....but i'm hearing mclemore could fall all the way to #8. if this is true- which is hard to believe- I would probably have a conniption- that would be an incredible steal for us. in the right environment, that kid could be somewhere between paul pierce and ray allen.

it's wishful thinking but you never know. this is a very unpredictable draft. we 'lucked out' with really good players falling to us the last 3 years and this time it's perhaps even more likely. whether it would be someone as good as b-mac, I don't know.....

who knows what to believe during draft season....but i'm hearing mclemore could fall all the way to #8. if this is true- which is hard to believe- I would probably have a conniption- that would be an incredible steal for us. in the right environment, that kid could be somewhere between paul pierce and ray allen.

it's wishful thinking but you never know. this is a very unpredictable draft. we 'lucked out' with really good players falling to us the last 3 years and this time it's perhaps even more likely. whether it would be someone as good as b-mac, I don't know.....

To me this draft is a 2-player draft between mclemore and zeller. If either fall to the pistons we should all rejoice. These are the only 2 players projected top 8 that don't have questions regarding their skills AND physical ability to play their positions in the NBA. All others (noel, oladipo, porter, Bennett, burke, McCollum, len) come with question marks in terms of transitioning physically or skill-wise to the NBA game.

Stern loving playing the heel

Got the tea, go the 'za, let's roll.

Best combo guard available!!!!

Make the fucking pick already, Zekyl. We have more important teams to get to.

Bennett #1, wow.

Shots fired!

Pretty cool to have a shocking pick at #1, when was the last time that happened?

Looks like Maxiell 2.0


Although apparently he has range.

Great pick by my Magic!

Bennett truly is very much like larry Johnson/danny granger. I think he can play the 3 if a team asks him to. loved that kid and hoped he would fall to us.

looks like the Canadians will rule the draft this year and next. 2014 wiggins will be the guy and he's as can't miss as they come. who would've ever thought Canadians could go #1 overall in back to back years?! O_O

zeller to charlotte. wow. just wow.

This draft is great!

suns will take noel? or surely mclemore. please let mclemore fall to us!

i'd be thrilled with mclemore or burke.

no doubt this has been one of the most unpredictable drafts ever. I can't ever remember completely not knowing who the #1 overall will be.

Got a feeling we end up with Len. I'm a moron, so take it with a grain of salt.

Len to PHX. Nevermind.

please take len.

suns I mean. I don't want len!

yes! len it is.

2 more picks before us. noel, mclemore, or burke. one will be there for sure. amazing.

Really don't want MCW.

I have a suspicion it will be McCollum. like that kid a lot but i'm hoping for mclemore or burke.

Burke might go to NO. Read something about them making him a "promise" or something.

Again, grain of salt.

not a fan of MCW either. he has the tools and great size. even looks the part. but something just don't seem right about him. plus, do we really need a PG who can't shoot considering we lack shooters and are trying to space the floor for our 2 young big men? sounds like a bad idea.

Burke might go to NO. Read something about them making him a "promise" or something.

Again, grain of salt.

I suspect you might be right.

if mclemore is there for us, I might have an orgasm.

Noel and Davis. Man.

down to us and the kings! they were rumoured to not be impressed with mclemore in his workout. which means, that is who they are taking. it was a smokescreen to try and lower his stock and have him fall to them.

I love not knowing what the fuck I'm talking about, HW. Makes this a lot more fun.

I would be ecstatic with either burke or mclemore. this is ridiculous particularly if b-mac falls to us. that is the most improbable scenario in this draft. if burke were to be the consolation prize, it would be one hell of a prize!

Kinda nervous, you guys.

mclemore is a mix between ray allen and paul pierce. pierce is another KU product who fell on draft day and missed us by one spot. could this be history repeating?

Burke might go to NO. Read something about them making him a "promise" or something.

Again, grain of salt.

Goodshill is the one who tweeted that out.

Surprise, surprise.

yeah if we take some unknown like Zork Rasputin I will flip my lid.

oh boy. I can't watch!!!!!!!

Fuck. God dammit. Fucking hate the Queens.

Guess I'd be ok with Burke.

damn. history repeats. just like pierce slid but went just before us, so does mclemore. this kid is going to be awesome if he has a coach who mentors him well.

burke would be an amazing consolation prize. something tells me we'll pass for McCollum. but if it were me, i'd take burke and worry about where to play knight later.

Not sure how I feel about this.

What the hell is Battier even doing there?

PLEASE TAKE BURKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

battier is as dumb and bad behind the mic as he is ugly.

SPOILER BELOW:

Pope is the pick.

burke is not the hometown favorite- he's simply the best player!!!!

I wasn't aware the Pistons played in Columbus.

Noel to the 76ers. Huh.

please not MCW!!!!

Sorry, HW.

I've read good things.

I'm happy with this pick.

KCP. ok I actually like this kid but I have a hard time passing on burke. :(

bittersweet. I think he's the best SG next to b-mac. he was on a bad team that didn't showcase his true talent last year and I think he has an even higher ceiling. I see burke as the better overall player but he's a definite PG and KCP obviously fills a need at 2 guard. I can be happy with this pick- excited even. but I just wanted burke so bad and with him being right there for the taking, it makes this tough for me.

too bad this didn't work like the nfl where we could package our 2nd rounders and get value along with stuckey that could net us burke as well. but clearly it doesn't work that way in the nba.

OMG! the sixers gave up dru holliday and a #1 in 2014 (when it will be a great draft) for noel? wow!!!

Did I hear that right? Jrue Holiday to the Pelicans?

Good chance Burke is traded?

no way burke can be staying in minny. doesn't make sense. please make a move joe and get him. somehow!

yeah burke almost certainly will be traded. but where?

I would have loved Jrue Holiday, damn.

Burke's going to the Blazers.

stuckey for burke, straight up. lol- one can dream.

burke to Utah? poor kid.

now is where the draft gets even more unpredictable. after McCollum it's anybody's guess who is going where.

Think I'm just going to keep my mouf shut, sit back... and smile.

MCW. looks too passive.

Stern's going to miss trolling.

Would DAL take a chance on Bazz?

Any real reason to keep watching, HW?

They couldn't find anyone better than Battier?

barry larkin's son was SURROUNDED by hot chicks. wowza!

Any real reason to keep watching, HW?

yes- they might put the camera back on all those hot chicks larkin had around him. MERCY! O_O

I like what I see of the SG from Georgia. If only we had a PG to distribute... but let's also keep in mind it took Chauncey a while to come around.

yes- they might put the camera back on all those hot chicks larkin had around him. MERCY! O_O

POIDH

the david stern era as commish of the draft is nearly over. 8 picks left for him. yay!

POIDH

aww man I can't help you there. were you not watching on TV? someone will put it on the internet tonight or tomorrow. take my word for it. I counted at least 3 hotties perhaps more. my eyes got caught staring at 1 and then before I knew it there was another. and another.

man I love TH jr. seriously underrated. kid can play ball and would be a really good bench player. mostly a spot up shooter and decent defender but those qualities are really valuable especially with our bigs. oh well.......

I would totally take withey in round 2. he could be a really solid big man to provide quality minutes as the 9th or 10th guy in the rotation.

Wish we could take Trent Plaisted again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wSLtFuEw4U

man, I really do have the beer goggles on. ok there were 2 hotties. I swear they panned back and there was another girl closer to the front. the blonde is mildly hot but the brunette in the white is smoking! there was another who wasn't sitting with him and i'm sure they panned back in that direction.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/draft-2013/tracker/?sct=hp_mini-draft#players/109768

nice writeup on KCP

Thx, will watch now.

As for 2nd rf pick I'm guessing fat Joe thinks we have enuff youngsters and goes ferner

Sorry drunk

who do we take? we're on the clock now.

I dunno. we need athleticism and shooters.

nice! lot of skill- super sleeper for many in this draft!

this guy has a lot of talent. under someone like cheeks, he could become a player! great athlete and lord knows we need more athleticism on this team!!!! i'm happy.

some people have him as a 1st round, top 20 talent.

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/tony-mitchell



niiiiiice! really good pick. he was being called a potential huge steal by many sites and experts. this kid fits well with what we have IMO. i'd love to see him worked into the rotation as a energy guy but he certainly has more potential as his offensive game can be a lot more than dunks and putbacks. very eager to see how he fits in!

kudos joe. 2 very smart picks. this 2nd one really shows me you know something of what you're doing. not a 'safe' pick but a smart one. adds a ton of athleticism that we badly need. he could be a defensive specialist and energy player on offense while continuing to improve his ball handling.

I see him as a future SF.

7-3 wingspan AND ridiculous hops to go with it. he and Drummond up front might block every single shot ever attempted against them.

KCP
Mitchell
English
Middleton
Drummond
Knight
Kravtsov
Monroe
Singler

How much more youth can the roster handle.

That's a lottery roster, for sure, btw.

Mitchell sounds like a total steal. WALTER FOOTBALL gave the pick an A.

Hey HW, what do you think of CJ Leslie if he's available when we come up?

Siva?

PG with solid D


So who's gone, Calderon or Bynum?

Thomas will fit really well in the Spurs system.

Latvia? More like Fatvia, LOL.

wow. I didn't think i'd be saying this with the #56 pick. but this is a REALLY good pick IMO. siva provides more athleticism which we badly need. he's a lightning bolt on the court, an outstanding athlete (42 inch vertical I believe) and a really good defender. add to that the fact he's a solid distributor and he can definitely help us.

he is not 6-5 but he plays his butt off. also, he's a streaky shooter but he has nice form on his J so I would expect he will improve that and become a solid nba backup.

this draft definitely gets an A from me. all 3 picks should not only make the roster but compete to be contributors before too long. great work joe!

let calderon go, please!

http://www.nbadraft.net/instant-analysis/2013