CrushAlot wrote:Draftnet updated their mock yesterday. They have some guys dropping. Musicals is at 56, and Mc callus is at 52. Overdone is at 51.

The differences of ratings between the 2 major sites is quite evident and shows how this draft is unpredictable. Simply its over saturated with guys who are ranked very close. They have a comparison of SF/SG on Draftnet---the article closes by talking about Carrick felix who is the best transition player from the wing in the draft by numbers and easily one of the best 1-1 defenders yet hes not in their top 60 even though he is 6-6 with a 40 inch vertical and nearly a 40% 3 pt shooter. Thera re going to be players drafted at 48 potentially better than those drafted at 18.

BRIGGS wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:

callmened wrote:i agree with BRIGGS...mitchell = KMart 2.0

Is that a bad thing we are picking #24

He has a sick physical body freak like. When was the last guy measured at 6-9 240 with a 7-3 wingspan and a a nearly 38 inch vertical? Its like a Lebron James body. So will he play hard and play his role rebounding opportunstic shot making exploding on fast brek defense? If he can watch out--hell be a lottery type talent as a 4 man like a Josh Smith. If he can be a player like that--thats a nice pick at 24 I hope the Knicks can find a high 2 pick and grab a PG if we go big--we are desperate for a solid back up. A Tony Mitchell Isiah Cannan draft would make us much more athletic. I like both of their bodies for the nBA.

Yeah I know KMART 2.0 to me is damn good value at 24 thats what I was saying.

CrushAlot wrote:Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 4h
Some draft scuttle: Rockets have been offered chance to shed contract of PF Thomas Robinson for first-round pick in next Thursday's draft

Apparently they would draft a euro so they wouldn't have a cap hit and then offer Howard a max deal.

24. New York Knicks - Allen Crabbe, SG, California (6’6, 18.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.6 apg)

According to sources, the Knicks are another team that will be focused on a point guard with their first-round pick. But they may address another need if Larkin is off the board.

Crabbe makes a lot of sense for New York as he is a terrific shooter who can play off the ball and benefit from open looks created by Carmelo Anthony. Crabbe is not an elite athlete but is a long wing that is polished and can contribute right away.

Should the Knicks decide on a point guard, Myck Kabongo of Texas could be a name to watch. He is working his way up draft boards with great workouts and will be in New York next week.

Via multiple sources...

Nerlens Noel (Kentucky); Victor Oladipo (Indiana); Otto Porter (Georgetown); Alex Len (Maryland); Anthony Bennett (UNLV); Ben McLemore (Kansas); Trey Burke (Michigan); Michael Carter-Williams (Syracuse); C.J. McCollum (Lehigh) and Cody Zeller (Indiana).

Usually around 15 players are invited and these are some names in consideration...

Georgia's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope,
Pittsburgh's Steven Adams,
UCLA's Shabazz Muhammad,
Gonzaga's Kelly Olynyk
Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo,.

CrushAlot wrote:I am starting to wonder if Gobert falls all the way to 24. If so should the Knicks pick him? He is huge.

Bust

BRIGGS wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:I am starting to wonder if Gobert falls all the way to 24. If so should the Knicks pick him? He is huge.

Bust

BRIGGS wrote:

knickscity wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:I am starting to wonder if Gobert falls all the way to 24. If so should the Knicks pick him? He is huge.

Bust

can't be a bust that far down.

The last time we took a 7-2 French C in the first round it was a disaster. Using that mentality--Brendan Haywood is not a bust but you missed Tony Parker. So in reality--you busted. He looks soft has very little base strength/balance. He will be a fringe NBA player at best--see what Thabeet does for OKC.

BRIGGS wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:

knickscity wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:I am starting to wonder if Gobert falls all the way to 24. If so should the Knicks pick him? He is huge.

Bust

can't be a bust that far down.

The last time we took a 7-2 French C in the first round it was a disaster. Using that mentality--Brendan Haywood is not a bust but you missed Tony Parker. So in reality--you busted. He looks soft has very little base strength/balance. He will be a fringe NBA player at best--see what Thabeet does for OKC.

He is 21 and has been heavily scouted for several years. He was in the top 15 for a long time. He worked out for Portland with Steven Adams recently and they had good things to say about him. I think it would be hard to let him go past 24. Aside from Pau, Joe Johnson and Randolph everyone missed on Tony Parker. I am not saying there won't be guys that have better careers but that size is hard to pass up at 24. He also is smart, has good character and his father was a pro.

We already have a 7-2 C who cant play offense? This guy is 3 years away--this is a draft and stash type. Does anyone think he can play on the big stage in the nBA he wasnt very good in the French leagues. Also going by your arguement--why is he falling like a rock? If a 7-2 player was good--hed be gone by 24. Name 1 7-2 player in NBA history picked at 24 or after who was good.