Charlotte Hornets 11th Pick 2018 Draft

[toldozer]

2 hours ago, SOJA said:

This isn't me being an anti-Duke guy because I actually think Wendall Carter is going to be a great big man, but I think Marvin Bagley is massively overrated. 

I'm a duke fan and also think Carter is the better pro. 

[ECUPantherFan]

CBS Sports Mock:

Miles Bridges | Michigan St. | Soph | SF

Bridges is a better small-ball power forward than he is a full-time wing. But stressing too much about that is probably overthinking it because the 6-6 sophomore is an explosive athlete who can pass and shoot and guard multiple positions. He averaged 17.1 points and 7.0 rebounds in 31.3 minutes per game while leading Michigan State to the Big Ten regular-season title. In a mostly position-less NBA, I'm comfortable trusting the former Big Ten star will figure things out.

SportingNews Mock:

Collin Sexton, PG, Alabama

Age: 19 | Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190

Like last season, this is a difficult spot for Charlotte. Both Kentucky’s Kevin Knox and Texas Tech’s Zhaire Smith could fit here, as the Hornets have a need on the wing, but selecting Sexton could open up some options.

In the short-term, Sexton could learn under the tutelage of Kemba Walker, or he could reopen conversations centered on trading the veteran point guard. Long-term, Sexton needs to develop as a jump shooter to be a well-rounded scoring threat. His competitiveness and downhill playmaking should earn him floor time until his shot develops.

USA Today Mock:

Collin Sexton

Alabama • Guard • Freshman

Height: 6-3 • Weight: 190

With Kemba Walker's future in Charlotte uncertain, Sexton makes the most sense here. His size for an NBA guard is ideal, and though his outside shooting isn’t where it needs to be nor is he a pass-first guard, his attacking mentality will enhance any backcourt.

 

NBA.com Mock:

Collin Sexton | Charlotte Hornets

Alabama | Position: PG | Height: 6-2
Status: Freshman 
Most Common: 9, 12 (3)

Was second in SEC in scoring (19.2 per game); his toughness and competitive streak are viewed highly by pro evaluators, even drawing comparisons to Russell Westbrook

NBADraft.net Mock:

Kevin Knox

[AppHeel]

17 hours ago, SOJA said:

I 100% agree, I think I worded my post wrong. I just don't see Bridges being a good enough shooter at his height for the modern NBA

Think he has any hope of developing it? His form isn't "bad" certainly not a MKG jumper lol

[SOJA]

1 hour ago, AppHeel said:

Think he has any hope of developing it? His form isn't "bad" certainly not a MKG jumper lol

knowing our luck if we draft him he will be a terrible shooter 

 

if some other team drafts him he will be a multiple all star

[Shocker]

22 hours ago, JakeDel5674 said:

Trade Kemba for the number 8 if MPJ is there. I think Trae will be solid, though. 

Enlighten us with your break down of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and why in the world he can replace Kemba Walker. 

[yasuhara2241]

1 hour ago, Shocker said:

Enlighten us with your break down of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and why in the world he can replace Kemba Walker. 

I don't think we could replace Kemba. The issue becomes giving a player like Kemba a max deal. It would guarantee us treadmilling especially with all the other contracts we have handed out. Now if we didn't have Batum for $20m or Cody/Marvin/MKG for $10m plus each then we could possibly give Kemba a contract but I feel like we would still be in the exact position we are in.

The idea would be suck with SGA, Monk + another pick and rebuild while not being that successful. 

[Shocker]

38 minutes ago, yasuhara2241 said:

I don't think we could replace Kemba. The issue becomes giving a player like Kemba a max deal. It would guarantee us treadmilling especially with all the other contracts we have handed out. Now if we didn't have Batum for $20m or Cody/Marvin/MKG for $10m plus each then we could possibly give Kemba a contract but I feel like we would still be in the exact position we are in.

The idea would be suck with SGA, Monk + another pick and rebuild while not being that successful. 

Ok, so fine...how in the world is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the answer?  He is absolutely terrible.  Cannot score at all, at all.  Knox is a better passer at SF and he (SGA) doesn't even have a good handle.  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is terrible.  You people see 6'6 PG and think he can play...SMH.  Anyone but him.  He is no where near as good as MCW.  Let that sink in.

[yasuhara2241]

1 minute ago, Shocker said:

Ok, so fine...how in the world is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the answer?  He is absolutely terrible.  Cannot score at all, at all.  Knox is a better passer at SF and he (SGA) doesn't even have a good handle.  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is terrible.  You people see 6'6 PG and think he can play...SMH.  Anyone but him.

I agree that SGA might not be the answer. I am just looking for complementary players. I really don't see Monk as a PG but if our new coach sees him as a PG type like Curry who isn't really a PG then I have no problems looking elsewhere. I think Cliff preached size so much that I am just looking for a tall PG who can guard the SG while Monk could guard the PG on defense. 

Now, I do think SGA is better than you are saying but to be fair I only watched 3-4 Kentucky games near the end of the year and he seemed to always show out. 

[toldozer]

If Knox can replace mkg in the starting line up I think that's my guy

[AppHeel]

I'm talking myself into Miles Bridges and I'm not thrilled about it. Damnit.

[ECUPantherFan]

I'll admit to not having watched basically ANY college basketball this season, for the first time maybe ever.

I don't know any of these names.  I just sincerely hope that the person (looking at you, MJ) who has made the majority of our picks in the past steers clear of the war room this year.  I'm hoping Cho had a bigger hand in things than we know... 

[CPF4LIFE]

Mikal bridges or Kevin Knox for me. 

[Goondal]

On 5/15/2018 at 8:41 PM, yasuhara2241 said:

Well, every year we have a small bit of hope and optimism and unfortunately every year since the return of the Hornets to Charlotte we have been disappointed. In saying that I do feel like we can get a good player. 

I am leaning towards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. I feel like he would be a good complement with Malik Monk, which is our future. 

Who do you all want? 

 

Agreed.  This could change but right now I am between him, Knox, and Bridges (the one from Nova) 

 

[Sub Zero]

Keep Kemba, Lamb, Dwight and the rookies (because they are the only reason to watch this team) draft either Knox or Miles Bridges to replace MKG...