lhslep134
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Jun 28, 2012 2:04pm
Didn't see an official thread
Who's gonna throw the first curveball?
Who's gonna throw the first curveball?
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 28, 2012 2:48pm
Cavs, trade up or take Waiters.
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 28, 2012 2:48pm
mucalum49
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Jun 28, 2012 2:54pm
Liked this part:
Cavaliers Organized Tough Workout
Owning the fourth overall pick in a draft that will be incredibly fluid, Cleveland worked out a number of players. Among the elite prospects, they worked out Barnes, Beal, Drummond and Kidd-Gilchrist. Two of those players mentioned the workout as the most difficult of the circuit.
“It was real competitive. Harrison Barnes is a great player,” Beal said. “We went after each other. We both had a great workout. The way they ran it in Cleveland was very competitive, a bunch of one-on-one and two-on-two stuff. Shooting and conditioning as well, it was fun to compete like that.”
Not surprisingly, Barnes touched on the same battle.
“Cleveland was my hardest workout by far, we really got after it. It was a bunch of grinders, guys like Bradley Beal.”
Given the apparent battle Barnes and Beal waged in front of Cleveland’s brass, things will get interesting if both are on the board when it’s their turn to pick.
killer_ewok
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Jun 28, 2012 3:06pm
I think Waiters is gonna be a stud at the next level.
KR1245
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Jun 28, 2012 3:35pm
Sounds like this is gaining momentum. I'm still not sure that I can see it unless Beal and MKG are goneCommander of Awesome;1214048 wrote:Cavs, trade up or take Waiters.
Midstate01
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Jun 28, 2012 3:39pm
Waiters at 4? No thanks. Beal or MKG. If they're gone, Barnes.
KR1245
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Jun 28, 2012 3:46pm
Not sure if it has been posted but it sounds like Perry Jones is falling fast. Some people have him available at 24 for the Cavs
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 28, 2012 3:49pm
I'd pull the trigger on him at 24
wildcats20
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Jun 28, 2012 3:49pm
KR1245;1214126 wrote:Not sure if it has been posted but it sounds like Perry Jones is falling fast. Some people have him available at 24 for the Cavs
Knee issues, I think I saw.
Hb31187
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Jun 28, 2012 4:00pm
Id take Jones III at 20
Crimson streak
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Jun 28, 2012 4:53pm
KR1245;1214110 wrote:Sounds like this is gaining momentum. I'm still not sure that I can see it unless Beal and MKG are gone
Portland wants waiters and ate trying to move up to 3 to get him. By the cavs saying they may pick him makes Portland jump the gun trade up to 3 for waiters and beal falls to Cleveland at 4. It is highly unlikely but it could happen. I highly doubt the cavs are Interested in waiters.
Pick6
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Jun 28, 2012 5:01pm
because he played at Syracuse?killer_ewok;1214076 wrote:I think Waiters is gonna be a stud at the next level.
I think I saw the Cavs are interested in him, but not at #4
killer_ewok
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Jun 28, 2012 5:09pm
Pick6;1214206 wrote:because he played at Syracuse?
I think I saw the Cavs are interested in him, but not at #4
No, because I think his game is NBA-ready. Can slash to the bucket or stroke it from outside. Has a strong frame and athletic. If I was that much of a homer I would be saying the same about Kris Joseph and Scoop Jardine (won't get drafted). I do think Fab Melo could be a force eventually with some more work and refinement at the offensive end.
With all due respect, I find it a bit funny that you assume someone else is being an absolute homer after your Troy Smith predictions.
Pick6
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Jun 28, 2012 5:14pm
I do believe one of your many random teams signed him. Obviously they saw something to give him a chance.killer_ewok;1214212 wrote:No, because I think his game is NBA-ready. Can slash to the bucket or stroke it from outside. Has a strong frame and athletic. If I was that much of a homer I would be saying the same about Kris Joseph and Scoop Jardine (won't get drafted). I do think Fab Melo could be a force eventually with some more work and refinement at the offensive end.
With all due respect, I find it a bit funny that you assume someone else is being an absolute homer after your Troy Smith predictions.
On topic, I believe the "interest, like Crimson said, is all smokescreen.
killer_ewok
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Jun 28, 2012 5:19pm
Pick6;1214216 wrote:I do believe one of your many random teams signed him.
I'm a Steelers fan and that's it. You like the Dallas Cowboys and I believe the Cincinnati Bengals too. And that's fine....just seems like a little pot/kettle on your part. But as you said, let's get back on topic.
I haven't been this interested in the NBA Draft in a while. Really looking forward to it.
lhslep134
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Jun 28, 2012 5:25pm
It's also been a while since there was this much depth of players that the vast majority of people think could legitimately contribute to an NBA team, which makes the draft much more interesting.killer_ewok;1214222 wrote:
I haven't been this interested in the NBA Draft in a while.
killer_ewok
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Jun 28, 2012 5:27pm
lhslep134;1214231 wrote:It's also been a while since there was this much depth of players that the vast majority of people think could legitimately contribute to an NBA team, which makes the draft much more interesting.
Good point. I think the fact that I watched more college hoops than usual is part of the reason for me too.
sleeper
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Jun 28, 2012 7:31pm
Love Stern getting boo'd LOL
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 28, 2012 7:33pm
Accoridng to Ford the deal the cavs is happening. Then again he also reported LBJ to Chi is a done deal so who knows.
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 28, 2012 7:34pm
Ric Bucher ‏@RicBucher Cha-Cle deal involving 2 and 4 picks is alive but not done. Look for it to go right down to the wire.
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 28, 2012 7:41pm
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA Cleveland and Charlotte down to the wire in talks on a deal for the Cavs to move up and get the No. 2 pick.
Midstate01
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Jun 28, 2012 7:42pm
Wow MKG to bobcats. Washington is getting beal. Fuck
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 28, 2012 7:43pm
MKG did not want to go to the Charlotte. lol
sleeper
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Jun 28, 2012 7:46pm
Great. MKG and Beal gone already. F.