fishmike wrote:I voted Porkins. He had a private workout with the Knicks where they put him through some athletic drills so they know exactly what kind of motor he has. His English is better than mine (ok not saying much). He's a gym rat. I dont think he's nearly the development project some think. This is not a kid who's played in the Euro youth leagues. He played 20mpg with men last year. At 7 feet with that ridiculous wingspan and that range on his jumper Im pretty sure he will have a role prety quickly. Everything about this kid screams hard worker as well. The more Ive read about him and his family and his career the more comfortable I am with him at #4 over everyone else.

+1. Phil loved Kukoc.

nixluva wrote:I still think we end up with WCS. I could be wrong but I just get the feeling that he brings that much needed defensive presence this team needs more than anything. I think in the end Phil will keep coming back to that. Having a great help defender who you don't have to beg to give 110% on the defensive end is a major plus for any team. He's got the size and raw offensive ability that says he still has upside but his bust potential is super low. You know you're getting an elite defensive big. IMO that's half the battle in the NBA.

I want Stein

Said one scout to DraftExpress: “There is some maintenance that needs to be done there, as it’s not completely clear whether the injury healed in a proper way. The pin that was inserted is supposed to be sitting at a 90 degree angle, but instead it’s at 45 degrees. That, plus some question marks about his background that came up could cause him to drop a few slots.”

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2015/06/22/3913058/report-nba-teams-worried-about.html#storylink=cpy

Do we pick Porzingis...
The super athletic 4/5 with a really nice touch, post skills, and a great passion for bball, but however still needs to develop and get strong and would have to deal with the likelyhood of getting teared to shreds by the media if he dosen't deliver quickly not to mention he does not show any evidence that he is a good enough passer for the triangle or..

Do we draft Willie Stein
An elite defender who can defend pick and roles, has potential to be a shooter but has to deal with his "sickle cell injury" and conditioning issues OR

Do we draft Mudiay
the athletic guard with great passing and drving skills but can't shoot and plays in a league that has a bunch of tall chinese dudes that don't play a lick of defense

1) Russell/Okafor, in that order, if he drops (not likely)
2) Porzingis
3) Mudiay
4) Hezonja/Winslow

Voted Porzingis.

Can't pick Kaminsky or Stein at #4, only swing for fences. If targeting Stein, Lyles, Kaminsky or other solid role player, trade down and get NBA player in return with pick 6-16.