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Post by freshnthehouse on Jul 29, 2016 16:49:28 GMT -5
I would bet my 401(k) that Brooklyn loses at least 50 games this season. they might be the least talented team in the nba. I will take that bet. Lol. My 401k against yours? Hahaha you'd be pretty depressed if you saw mine. At the rate I'm going, I won't be able to retire until I'm 95. But I'd definitely make a bet on the Nets season. Winner can pay the loser via PayPal. I always like making a friendly wager or two. Makes the season a little more fun. I'd do anywhere from $10 to $200. |
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jul 29, 2016 16:54:10 GMT -5
As weird as this may sound, I won't mind "not" getting the top pick in 2017. I think there's going to be guys vying for the top spot who I don't feel will be the best player in the draft. Guys like Josh Jacksno, Harry Giles, and maybe even Markelle Fultz will all possibly be in the mix. But the guy I think will turn out to be the best is Dennis Smith Jr, and he's currently projected to go in the 3 - 6 range. Man, I can't believe you're not high on Fultz, DM. I love that kid's game. But I do agree, this draft has about 5 to 7 players all at a similar level at the top. But that could definitely change by next year. No one had KAT as the consensus #1 before he started his college career. 2018 is the year we need some lotto luck (another crappy Brooklyn season please!). DeAndre Ayton Would look great in Green. |
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 29, 2016 18:39:11 GMT -5
KAT wasn't the consensus [HASH]1, but the talent was obvious that he belonged there. I see Josh Jackson as maybe a bigger question mark than the reservations I had about Jaylen Brown (and Brown wasn't near the top of my list).
I think that's why you see guys like Markelle Fultz moving up and challenging for the top spot. Too many questions mark about the top guys.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jul 29, 2016 20:01:48 GMT -5
Yeah, last year both skal and jaylen briefly held the top spot on draft express. there's always a shakeup during the college season.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 29, 2016 20:15:29 GMT -5
Wasn't aware of Fultz defensive abilities. Jumped up a notch in my eyes.
After watching some of his highlights, I can see why he's moving up. I would like to see him hit his 3's at a good clip at WAS. That should cement his place atop the draft.
I would think a couple of things that might keep him from being drafted [HASH]1 are 1) his lack of elite skills and 2) not being a pure PG.
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Post by oldtimeball on Jul 30, 2016 0:36:48 GMT -5
Lol. Hey. Already backing off what we said?
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 30, 2016 1:23:06 GMT -5
Yeah, I guess. That's why I shouldn't make quick judgements without first seeing a player enough times to get a good handle of his game. I'll be sure to watch him when they show UW games.
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Post by oldtimeball on Jul 30, 2016 4:30:41 GMT -5
Lol. Hey. Already backing off what we said? Fresh in the house.? |
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jul 30, 2016 10:49:46 GMT -5
Lol. Hey. Already backing off what we said? Fresh in the house.? I'm not sure what you're referring to. The bet? Because I'd gladly still make a bet. Haha I'm always up to gamble. |
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Post by oldtimeball on Jul 30, 2016 11:18:09 GMT -5
Ok I have to tell you its rather one sided.. My 401 k is ...... Lol.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jul 30, 2016 11:29:59 GMT -5
Haha yeah i was idiot when i was younger and was always putting the minimum in.
But I'd definitely do a smaller bet, like in $10-$200 range.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jul 30, 2016 11:43:46 GMT -5
I'd never predict the order of players in the draft this early. Always in a season some players rise and some fall due to different circumstances. It's hard enough to predict the draft after the college season is over let alone before it starts.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 30, 2016 14:58:21 GMT -5
I wonder if anyone did a study on players who rose quickly and didn't, or did, pan out in the NBA? I mean guys who weren't even on the national radar prior to college, or at some point in their college career, and then was taken in the top 5 of the draft?
Most recently, D'Angelo Russell made a huge jump his senior year of high school (having little fanfare prior to that), and ended up being the 2nd pick after a year at Ohio State. So far his career has not taken off -- but we'll see what happens in Year 3 in the NBA.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jul 31, 2016 0:33:35 GMT -5
I wonder if anyone did a study on players who rose quickly and didn't, or did, pan out in the NBA? I mean guys who weren't even on the national radar prior to college, or at some point in their college career, and then was taken in the top 5 of the draft? Most recently, D'Angelo Russell made a huge jump his senior year of high school (having little fanfare prior to that), and ended up being the 2nd pick after a year at Ohio State. So far his career has not taken off -- but we'll see what happens in Year 3 in the NBA. D'Angelo was definitely a good example. That dude was not on anyone's radar prior to the season starting. And i think this year will be his 2nd season. |
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