***NBA Draft Thread***

For sure though DG getting draft is huge for ISU and showing that FH can make you an NBA player.

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Originally Posted by Clones85'

If Phil Jackson were the coach I would agree since he never plays young guys. But otherwise, I think it'd be a great fit. They have zero good PG's on that team. Fisher is way to old. Steve Blake isn't any good anymore and is getting up there in age. It would be ideal.

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You're playing for a first year coach who has little job security, playing with an aging Kobe who knows his window for another title is closing, this isn't a team that's going to be patient with a young point guard, especially one who isn't a good outside shooter.

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Originally Posted by CyJack13

You're playing for a first year coach who has little job security, playing with an aging Kobe who knows his window for another title is closing, this isn't a team that's going to be patient with a young point guard, especially one who isn't a good outside shooter.

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He may be a 1st year coach but he has coached 7 seasons before and showed that he plays young guys.

Who did the Lakers have last year that was a good outside shooter? They shot 28% from 3 point range. I think they desperately need a PG who is quick and long. Fisher couldn't stay in front of me at this point. He also couldn't set up the bigs down low as he couldn't penetrate.

And there is nothing wrong with showing up at a franchise that has high expectations. It's actually a good thing. You learn very early what it takes to be a winner.

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Originally Posted by CyJack13

You're playing for a first year coach who has little job security, playing with an aging Kobe who knows his window for another title is closing, this isn't a team that's going to be patient with a young point guard, especially one who isn't a good outside shooter.

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Honestly, the situation that I think DG could fit into early in his career is to bring the ball up the court, use his speed to find the open man aka Kobe, Gasol, Artest. At least do that until he can start opening up scoring opportunities of his own to contribute to the team.

and you can bet that DG will work his *** off to get playing minutes........

NBA draft 2011: Charlotte Bobcats acquire No. 7 pick in trade that includes Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, sources say - ESPN

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Originally Posted by heitclone

And Mike Brown, isn't known to play a style that DG would fit into. I'd like to see him go to a team that likes to push the ball. LA will be a half court team, we've seen that DG struggle with that.

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If DG can play McDad ball, he can adjust.

A certain special service from a certain four letter word company has him going at #51 to Portland. It's the first of their Mock's that they've had him getting drafted.

#43 to the Bulls. Would love to see him backup and learn from DRose.

I'm curious to see who the T-Wolves pick or if that make some sort of trade. Kanter would seem to fit their actual needs better than Williams or Irving, but he is also a bigger risk. I wonder if some sort of deal can be worked out with Phoenix if they are really intent on trying to keep Williams in the state.

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Originally Posted by rworkman83

A certain special service from a certain four letter word company has him going at #51 to Portland. It's the first of their Mock's that they've had him getting drafted.

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So you're saying it's official? DG will be in Portland?

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Originally Posted by TitanClone

So you're saying it's official? DG will be in Portland?

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Nothing is ever official until it happens. Since they had never listed him in their Mocks, I was just hoping that he'd get drafted. After seeing this, and seeing him at #51, I'm fairly confident he'll be drafted.

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Originally Posted by rworkman83

Nothing is ever official until it happens. Since they had never listed him in their Mocks, I was just hoping that he'd get drafted. After seeing this, and seeing him at #51, I'm fairly confident he'll be drafted.

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Did I need this :jimlad:?

I'm confident he gets drafted, as well.

nice to see the bucks ditch salmons and maggette -that just didn't work at all last year.

i'm going with DG to Charlotte, at #39.

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Originally Posted by TitanClone

Did I need this :jimlad:?

I'm confident he gets drafted, as well.

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Nope, not at all.

Same with you, I'm just confident he goes somewhere now.