Official 2009 NBA Draft Discussion Thread
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h: I honestly don't think Monta is bright enough/has a high enough basketball IQ to run the point for large chunks at a time. He's crazy athletic and talented, but he'll never be accused of being a "heady" basketball player.
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I agree with this. Ty Lawson is my favorite PG in this draft. Tyreke Evans might have more raw talent, but Lawson is polished and knows how to lead a team. If DeRozan is there at 7, I don't think they'll pass him up. Rumor has it that Nellie told DeRozan that he liked him after the workout, and that he'd see him soon.
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Yeah, there's speculation that the Warriors may take him, but I don't think he fits very well. He should be there for you guys.
Probly not. o:
I don't think he's going to suck exactly...but I don't think he'll be as dominant as he was in college. He has great fundamentals, heart, work ethic, and he's a winner. I think he's pretty underrated coming into the NBA. That being said, I don't think he'll be around at Chicago's 2nd pick in the first round, and I'm sure they won't take him at their first pick.
They're going to need a shooting guard in case they don't resign Gordon.
Probly not. o:
I don't think he's going to suck exactly...but I don't think he'll be as dominant as he was in college. He has great fundamentals, heart, work ethic, and he's a winner. I think he's pretty underrated coming into the NBA. That being said, I don't think he'll be around at Chicago's 2nd pick in the first round, and I'm sure they won't take him at their first pick.
They're going to need a shooting guard in case they don't resign Gordon.
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That would be a huge mistake. There's nobody worth those players at #2. Rubio is a question mark (and probably overrated), as is Thabeet. The only reason to trade up would be to go #1 and get Blake Griffin.
They don't need to dismantle their team...they just need to stay healthy.
They don't need to dismantle their team...they just need to stay healthy.
Thabeet has a short wingspan for someone his size. its like 6.25 or something.
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b.) no, Thabeet is 7'1" with a 7'6" wingspan.
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