Posted by rain:

For me this debate, isn't a debate. Speights is a true four, that will gain weight and will be able to play some center. He is solid fundamentally, but his ceiling is limited. He doesn't have that fluidity you'd like picking #6.

Randolph will play the 3/4 and would fit a running offense well. His ball handling is freakish for a 6'11 guy and will be able to utilize it well in an uptempo style. He's a foundation piece that would be great to add to a stable locker-room. Will they gamble on greatness? He can be great.. but his personality is key here. If they are convinced he's gonna work and not get lost in NYC, I'd definitely pick him.

Westbrook is a very safe pick, and is a jump shot away from being very good. Barbosa is a good comp for him.. but he did very,very well in his first year getting PT. I'd be happy with the pick, as he's shown, from going from an low recruit to a first team PAC ten player. He's going to work and get better. His shooting mechanics are sound. I see him improving. How high is his upside? Can his frame put on muscle and retain the explosion?

Mayo, if he's there, is the no-brainer? I like his game, and would fit a point guard by committee style. He has a shot to be a NBA all star. He's all about winning, apparently. Very driven, great shape, shady recruiting isn't a concern for me. He can shoot it from deep and handle the point in spurts.

Thats pretty much the same opinion I have. I would take Randolph 1a and westbrook 1b unless mayo slipped down. we dont know who memphis will take[maybe randolph because he fits the bill there] but its a numbers game to me

we pick 6 and imho the draft runs to 1-3 and 4-6 not in order mayo bayless beasley randolph westbrook beasely--can someone come in there like lopez i agree with randolph people are comparing him to swift and thomas only because he playued at lsu--those guys could not dribble like a PG

maybe they were watching chris johnson

[Edited by - BRIGGS on 06-01-2008 11:51 PM]

also i think IT wouldve offered randolph a deal at 6 if he didnt workout for anyone

[Edited by - BRIGGS on 06-01-2008 11:57 PM]