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2012 NBA Draft thread

In reply to Hendo;
The number 1 draft pick, Davis for the Hornets, is going to be a star. Once in a generation type they say, think Tim Duncan, Shaq, Jordan, that sort of level. Franchise corner stone. After that it is a bit of a crap shoot. Some could be all stars, some could drop out. I think pretty much though the first 5 guys should have long and productive careers, their teams would be pretty disappointed if they did not. MKG (2nd pick) and Robinson (5th pick) are the two guys that I think are the most NBA ready and will probably challenge the most for the ROY this year. Well, that seems to be the consensus anyway.
Indiana, well who knows. But they have found some gems the last few years (Hibbert, Granger, Paul George, Tyler Hansbrough) with not great draft position. Then again that was when Larry was in charge, who knows what has happened now.
Teams take guys from Europe for a couple of reasons; 1) they might think they are super talented and are happy to wait (Ricky Rubio). 2) They might not want someone who comes over right away and are happy to stash them there and let them grow.
Hope this answers you questions.

Sullinger is a steal. Boston did really well there.

I know the back issues may be a worry.

But you can't deny what he did at OSU, and usually when a player red-flags a medical, it is the media that over-exaggerates it.

Love that Boston got Sullinger; been hoping the last few days that he will drop down to us. Ready to play alongside KG in the frontline next year, can either trade Bass (for Mayo, bench scoring is then sorted) or keep him and suddenly our frontline is back.
Melo is a project; but with KG & Pierce & Rondo hopefully they can teach him how to be a player in the NBA.
Feel bad for Drummond; he needed to go to a veteran team IMO with a strong work ethic to develop into the player he can be. Maybe dropping down all that way will be the wakeup call he needs to pull his finger out.
GSW you guys did awesome. I really like the starting 5 you are putting together now; as Vart said if they can stay healthy they are in it. Just need some bench help now and they are good for the next 5 years.

Fairly bummed as Rockets fan...theyhave around 8 PF's on the roster now!! There will be trades goin down before the season, but I highly doubt Dwight is goin anywhere.

Or there going to use those picks to lure howard? orlando is lacking SF's and obviously if we lose howard we are going to need a centre

did any Aussies nominate this time round?

Lance-U/cut - Agreed on the lack of "genuine" personalities in the Draft, or anywhere else in the sport for that matter.. Would be nice to see a player come out and say "Thank God?? F&^k that
s#!t! I earned this by working my backside off for the last 10 years, nothin to do with religion man"

As a long suffering Golden State fan, very happy with who I believe to be the most "NBA Ready" player in this year's draft. Provided Barnes is coachable, anyone for a Warriors championship in 2013-14?