DRAFT SPECULATION/NEWS THREAD

[chubs2496]

McD can learn defense under Clifford, no problem.

The problems is, he is too slow to handle the SF's and too small to handle PF's. That is the tweener issue.

Yes, he has a good shot and can be used coming off the bench for situational scoring, but not sure you want to go that route at #9, maybe mid teens, but not 9

I have enough faith in him to guard power forwards as much as I trust josh mcroberts. So we wouldn't be losing a lot. Yeah josh is taller but ain't worth a poo defensively.

[WOW!!]

That's why I have went through and tried to find the positives I like about him. Everything has pointed to him being the pick. So why cry as whine about it. Instead I'm gonna back the guy and become his biggest fan and root for him. Instead of secretly hoping he fails so I can say I told ya so.

I'm a hornet fan and no matter who we pick I will back day one. But everybody be prepared bc it might happen and when it does just try to relax and think about the positives. Lol

No i'll still be a fan while bashing them for picking a bench player and totally saying a big FU to MKG.

That will be 3 picks spent on 1 position in 3 years.

I can't take a positive view of a FO that does stupid poo like that.

[stirs]

I have enough faith in him to guard power forwards as much as I trust josh mcroberts. So we wouldn't be losing a lot. Yeah josh is taller but ain't worth a poo defensively.

 

But you want to spend the #9 for that?  Kinda low expectations?

 

[chubs2496]

No i'll still be a fan while bashing them for picking a bench player and totally saying a big FU to MKG.

That will be 3 picks spent on 1 position in 3 years.

I can't take a positive view of a FO that does stupid poo like that.

I know Clifford has said he will be a sf but I believe he can play pf and do just as good as josh did against opposing pf's. And even if he is a bench player we could run a small ball lineup and take nothing away from MKG.

It can work. Just gotta be positive

[chubs2496]

But you want to spend the #9 for that? Kinda low expectations?

We'll I think he will be a ton better offensively than mcroberts. Scoring wise. If he can average 15 and 8 while not getting demolished on d then I'll take it as there isn't a lot too choose from at 9 and I think stauskas is our best bet but I'm trying to prepare myself for the McDermott pick.

Besides if Mcbob had mcbuckets shooting stroke we wouldn't be having this convo.

[WOW!!]

I have enough faith in him to guard power forwards as much as I trust josh mcroberts. So we wouldn't be losing a lot. Yeah josh is taller but ain't worth a poo defensively.

Can you run the offense thru him like Mcroberts is the question? And while Mcbob isn't a great defender he is longer more athletic and will attempt to block a shot.

[WOW!!]

We'll I think he will be a ton better offensively than mcroberts. Scoring wise. If he can average 15 and 8 while not getting demolished on d then I'll take it as there isn't a lot too choose from at 9 and I think stauskas is our best bet but I'm trying to prepare myself for the McDermott pick.

I'll give you 75$ if he comes close to avg. 15 pts and 8 rebounds. Which is a pipe dream.

[chubs2496]

Can you run the offense thru him like Mcroberts is the question? And while Mcbob isn't a great defender he is longer more athletic and will attempt to block a shot.

No u can't run the offense through him in a point forward type role that is was fr mcbob. But u can sign a better ball handling shooting sg that can like Stephenson.

I have faith in Clifford teaching and coaching McDermott to play good team defense and ISO man on man with help. He capable and has the work ethic. I'm being very optimistic tho.

[WOW!!]

We'll I think he will be a ton better offensively than mcroberts. Scoring wise. If he can average 15 and 8 while not getting demolished on d then I'll take it as there isn't a lot too choose from at 9 and I think stauskas is our best bet but I'm trying to prepare myself for the McDermott pick.

Besides if Mcbob had mcbuckets shooting stroke we wouldn't be having this convo.

You don't have to agree with all the moves your favorite team makes to be a fan.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I got invited to play MJ in 2K.

[MrBubba]

NBA TV doing mock draft. Smart and Gordon still on board for Hornets

[chubs2496]

I'll give you 75$ if he comes close to avg. 15 pts and 8 rebounds. Which is a pipe dream.

I didn't say instantly or his rookie year. I think he's capable tho. May not happen but he has the shot and ability to do so. The rebound stat might be too high. Call me crazy for hoping for the best.

[WOW!!]

No u can't run the offense through him in a point forward type role that is was fr mcbob. But u can sign a better ball handling shooting sg that can like Stephenson.

I have faith in Clifford teaching and coaching McDermott to play good team defense and ISO man on man with help. He capable and has the work ethic. I'm being very optimistic tho.

You can't teach a person to guard Lebron, Durant, Melo, George, Gay, and others. They just can or can't.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

No i'll still be a fan while bashing them for picking a bench player and totally saying a big FU to MKG.

That will be 3 picks spent on 1 position in 3 years.

I can't take a positive view of a FO that does stupid poo like that.[/quote

So I've got MKG and McDermott... who is the third?