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Post by esco33 on Feb 18, 2006 9:46:47 GMT -5
A couple of weeks ago, I would have thought that if the Celts had a chance to draft a good 2/3 wingman that they probably would trade down because of their glut of two guards and small forwards. They still have a bunch, but with the recent trade (Ricky, J Reed departing), it is not out of the question that they would draft one, especially with the uncertainty of Tony Allen's knee, Gerald Green's continued development, and their weakened bench. This guy is someone I believe would be intriguing to Danny, because of his versatility, and his ability to fit into our offense. He could even play a little backup point. His stock has been slipping a bit the past few weeks, and even if we start winning a few more games, he still could be available to us. I have not seen many of his games, but he seems that he could be an intriguing prospect off of the bench. Reminds a little of Joe Johnson, probably not quite the shooter though. Very versatile, and does a little of everything. Maybe he is worth a look. nbadraft.net/profiles/ronniebrewer.asp |
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Post by esco33 on Mar 3, 2006 16:48:54 GMT -5
ESPN seems to think we will select him. I did it five times and Brewer came up for being selected y the C's. The other times it selected Robdo. After you hit the link, scroll down and click on Lottery/Mock Draft. sports.espn.go.com/nba/index# |
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Post by eja117 on Mar 3, 2006 18:34:59 GMT -5
Since we only have a 2.9% possibility of the top pick my big hope for this draft is for us to get the second or probably 3rd pick. There are 1000 balls and if the worst team gets the top pick 250 balls come out (then our chances for the next pick are 29 out of 750 for a whoppin 3.86% chance!), then if the next worst team gets the second pick 200 more balls come out and our chances for the 3rd pick are 29 out of 550 or 5.27%! Never mind. Forget it.
You realise even the worst team only has a 25% chance at #1, 31.2% chance at #2, and like 45% chance at #3. Pitino was an idiot.
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Post by Roadrunner on Mar 3, 2006 23:11:52 GMT -5
I am not sure on Brewer. Every scouting report says his shot needs alot of work.  |
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Post by esco33 on Mar 3, 2006 23:26:46 GMT -5
A lot of the guards in this draft supposedly can't shoot, except Reddick of course.
Besides, we have enough shooters right now anyway to keep defenses honest. Brewer would bring a lot of other things to the table other than just shooting.
I can honestly say, we are not desperate for a particular type of player in the draft like we usually are every year.
i.e. - size, rebounding (With Perk, Big Al, and Gomes and either Kandi/D Jones, we should be decent.
We definitely do not need scoring.
We could use another good defender, backup 2 guard, or backup point guard, but none of those things are emergency needs especially if T Allen comes back next year from his injury, Gerald Green steadily progresses, and O Greene comes back a little more seasoned, and Dickau returns from injury.
Of course, it is always good to add talent when you have the opportunity, but my point is we are not in desperate need of one particular thing like we have been in the past.
If I could pick one thing that we are need of, it is experience, and that will only come with time.
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Post by eja117 on Mar 4, 2006 11:09:19 GMT -5
Since we don't need anything I am all in favor of trading up rather than let a draft pick linger at the end of the bench. How about Tony Allen our first and a second for Adam Morrison. Throw in Gerald Green and another second and possibly Oriene and we can maybe get the top pick if we wanted it.
Seeing as how the Bulls have New York's pick and the right to swap picks next year I think in 3 years the Bulls will be almost unstoppable. they basically have put themselves in position to get Greg Oden AND Morrison or Alridge. Frickin Isiah Thomas. He is by far the worst GM ever.
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Post by esco33 on Mar 4, 2006 21:19:19 GMT -5
Since we don't need anything I am all in favor of trading up rather than let a draft pick linger at the end of the bench. How about Tony Allen our first and a second for Adam Morrison. Throw in Gerald Green and another second and possibly Oriene and we can maybe get the top pick if we wanted it. Seeing as how the Bulls have New York's pick and the right to swap picks next year I think in 3 years the Bulls will be almost unstoppable. they basically have put themselves in position to get Greg Oden AND Morrison or Alridge. Frickin Isiah Thomas. He is by far the worst GM ever. T Allen, and a first and second for Morrison? Ain't gonna happen. Any team that gets a chance to draft him will look to build the team around him. Only way we try to trade for him is if we are rebuilding, and I believe we are done doing that. (at least I hope so) We already have a plethora of young talent mixed with a few veterans, and they just need to continue to form good chemsitry as they have been doing the past few weeks. If they stand pat and draft a solid college player to bolster the bench, I think we are looking at a top 4 team in the East next year. Hopefully this is just not wishful thinking. I think it is very doable. |
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Post by Roadrunner on Mar 5, 2006 0:04:24 GMT -5
Not sure about the Bulls. A team that hasn't shown much improvement. Yes, very very talented. Though, they need a veteran (like a Pierce) to make things happen.
I am all in favor of trading our pick for a future selection if there isn't the player we can use in the draft.
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Post by esco33 on Mar 5, 2006 9:10:56 GMT -5
Not sure about the Bulls. A team that hasn't shown much improvement. Yes, very very talented. Though, they need a veteran (like a Pierce) to make things happen. I am all in favor of trading our pick for a future selection if there isn't the player we can use in the draft. Totally agree. The Bulls can draft all of the top picks that they want each and every year. They still do not have veteran leadership, and they are getting younger every year instead of more experienced. They would be better suited packaging some of their young talent/draft picks for some proven veterans. (NO TRADE WITH US!) Maybe they will make a push for Bosh or J Oneal??? I agree regarding the draft picks as well. If Danny does not see any players he likes, he may just trade right out of the draft, add even more picks and try again next year in the 2007 Draft. |
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Post by eja117 on Mar 5, 2006 11:41:13 GMT -5
I would be fine with DA going for the 2007 draft. The reason I can see TA, our pick, and a 2nd for Morrison, is that there is a good shot Morrison goes #3 and we go #8. We have a pretty high pick too. If we get in the top 3 it might not even be necessary.
How about Gerald Green, #8 and a 2nd? i'd be fine with that.
Also I had no idea Shelden Williams is the only Duke player in the Coach K era to average a double double. He's also a defensive player of the year. I think he can be pretty good. A good whipping boy for Al and Gomes anyway.
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Post by esco33 on Mar 23, 2006 14:49:03 GMT -5
This kid is falling a bit in recent early mocks. His no-show, and first round elimination in the NCAA Touirnament as Arkansas lost, definitely didn't help his cause.
Scouts question his shooting, and mechanics, although they still are intrigued by his ability to pass and set up other teamates for baskets.
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Post by esco33 on Mar 24, 2006 15:23:02 GMT -5
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