Randle to have operation after draft.. drops to #9?

[bLACKpANTHER]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--uk-s-julius-randle-likely-needs-foot-surgery-that-could-keep-him-out-until-training-camp-065608753-nba.html

 

 

University of Kentucky forward Julius Randle, considered a top 10 pick, likely needs surgery on his right foot after the NBA draft in June, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

The procedure is expected to keep Randle out six to eight weeks this summer, sources said, but there's a strong expectation within front offices that he'll be cleared for the start of training camp in the fall.

In this scenario, he would miss rookie summer league.

 

Would this drop him to #9, and would you take him at #9 if he were there?

 

I am in the camp of trade #9 to bring in a consistent scoring option, but I'm questioning that if Randle is there for sure.

[yasuhara2241]

If he's there you take him. He would be BPA and also has a lot of potential. You then look what you can do with the 24 + whatever to move up and take your preferred shooter (Staus, Levine, Young, Hood, Mcderm) 

[YoungPanthers89]

In a second

[Cyclonus]

It could be the Hornets version of Lotulelei falling to the Panthers.  They should take him without hesitation.

[carolina-chuck]

I wish!

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

His size is a little concerning but his body is so big that he played bigger than he actually is.

If he knocks down that jumper at a consistent rate then he could be a very good player.

[panthersphan]

I'm all on board the Julius Randle bandwagon. If he fell to us I would be ecstatic.

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[Wanderlai]

Yep, if he is there at 9 you take him. Problem is, if he is there at 9, I don't think the Hornets take him. Imagine passing on him and drafting McDermott...ugh. 

[CarolinaNCSU]

If he's there at 9 you murder people on the way to the podium if you have to.

 

He won't drop though, just minor surgery it seems. 

[Chuckie]

Nope I'd take him at 45. Looks like a start to an injury plagued career. We need someone that can hit the outside shot.

[CarolinaNCSU]

Well, I may take back my initial post then. If his history has some teams worried, I wouldn't murder people running to the podium. I'd just push them over. 

 

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA  2m

Multiple teams considering Randle in and out of draft lottery have his medical info and expect him to have surgery on foot. It is an issue.

[SuperJTheGreat]

Cho will pass smh but great pickup next Al imo with the D of Ben Wallace.

[carolina-chuck]

(1) Randle

(2) Smart

(3) Gordon

(4) Ennis

(5) Harris / Young / Stauskas

[Herbert The Love Bug]

1) Exum

2) Randle

3) Lavine

4) Hairston

5) Stauskas