This kid might be the real deal, or he might be one of many to fall prey to their fathers and be miserable for it.

HofstraBBall wrote:Think there are a few solid picks. And many over hyped that have many holes. But what else is new. It's the draft.

My list is:

Tier 1- Franchise players
1. Fultz- Incredible athlete, NBA difference maker, Franchise player.
2. Ball- Great court vision, Taller JKidd?
3. Tatum- Solid fundamentals, great motor.

Tier 2- NBA ready/Immediate starter
1. Monk- Pro scorer
2. Smith- Tough for size, can create.
3. Jackson- Reminds me of Winslow.
4. Markkannen- Stretch 4 that can really score. (Not for us as we have KP)
5. John Collins- NBA game. Strong down low.

Guys that worry me.
1. Fox- No outside shot. under sized. Reminds me of jennings.
2. Isacc- Liked him at first but think his size is just not NBA ready.
3. Ntilikina- Great size for a PG but just dont know much about him.

Think we end up with Dennis Smith for some reason. Would be nice if Monk or Tatum fall to us but not likely.

I might not agree with everything but damn it looks sexy to read... This is my time of year!

Nalod wrote:Fear of burnout from an overburdensome father figure who drives his kid to fuel his own ambition can be a dangerous mix.
LaVar is all too much about his brand and cashing in.
As for Lonzo, I would fear his rebelling would be self sabotage at a subconscious level. Lavar is asking a lot from his kid!
Duncan was a young 4 year player who was allowed to grow up first, Ewing was protected by Thompson and Patrick handled things OK for the most part. But it was not easy for him. Hakeem in Houstan was not the first pick and was thought of as a defensive player and expectation was not as the team leader. He grew into that. Jordan was coming out of two years at UNC with a great team. Kobe was 13th pick and expectations were not nearly as high as Ball.

This kid might be the real deal, or he might be one of many to fall prey to their fathers and be miserable for it.

Hakeem was a first overall pick in the 84 draft.

Nalod wrote:

Vmart wrote:

Nalod wrote:Fear of burnout from an overburdensome father figure who drives his kid to fuel his own ambition can be a dangerous mix.
LaVar is all too much about his brand and cashing in.
As for Lonzo, I would fear his rebelling would be self sabotage at a subconscious level. Lavar is asking a lot from his kid!
Duncan was a young 4 year player who was allowed to grow up first, Ewing was protected by Thompson and Patrick handled things OK for the most part. But it was not easy for him. Hakeem in Houstan was not the first pick and was thought of as a defensive player and expectation was not as the team leader. He grew into that. Jordan was coming out of two years at UNC with a great team. Kobe was 13th pick and expectations were not nearly as high as Ball.

This kid might be the real deal, or he might be one of many to fall prey to their fathers and be miserable for it.

Hakeem was a first overall pick in the 84 draft.

Yes, you are correct. For some reason I get it wrong when thinking Sam Bowie went 1st.

Bowie was a very talented player to bad he couldn't stay healthy.

BigDaddyG wrote:

Vmart wrote:

Nalod wrote:Fear of burnout from an overburdensome father figure who drives his kid to fuel his own ambition can be a dangerous mix.
LaVar is all too much about his brand and cashing in.
As for Lonzo, I would fear his rebelling would be self sabotage at a subconscious level. Lavar is asking a lot from his kid!
Duncan was a young 4 year player who was allowed to grow up first, Ewing was protected by Thompson and Patrick handled things OK for the most part. But it was not easy for him. Hakeem in Houstan was not the first pick and was thought of as a defensive player and expectation was not as the team leader. He grew into that. Jordan was coming out of two years at UNC with a great team. Kobe was 13th pick and expectations were not nearly as high as Ball.

This kid might be the real deal, or he might be one of many to fall prey to their fathers and be miserable for it.

Hakeem was a first overall pick in the 84 draft.

Lol, since we're nitpicking, Jordan stayed three years at UNC

Those were the days when players came ready to produce. Now they get drafted and have to wait a year or two before they make an impact.

yellowboy90 wrote:My list of interest

1- Fultz

2 - Isaac

3 - Ball

4 - Dennis Smith Jr

5 - Frank Ntilikina

6 - Tatum

7 - OG Anunoby

8 - Josh Hart

9 - Fox

10 - Josh Jackson

11 - Devin Robinson

Wow Jackson way to low--in some aspects he might be the best player in the draft. Even if I have the number 1 pick Im highly considering Jackson.

Beyond anything in the 2nd round--think about our defense if we added Jackson at SF and Diallo at 2G(if we get a pick for melo)