2013 NBA DRAFT

Dublin Red Devil · 03-06-2013 03:52AM

Sergey Karasev, a 19-year-old Russian SG/SF, has been rising on draft boards over the past few weeks.

Karasev has a great Jump shot, Godd size and passing ability

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xb362krz1U

Karasev joins a list of talented your Europeans in this draft class including Dario Saric, Dennis Schroeder, Giannis Adetokoubo and Rudy Gobert all expect to be drafted in the 1st round.

limerickfc · 04-06-2013 09:01AM

So if ye were OKC what would ye do with your pick? I mean i presume their gonna want a big man so should they trade up or just wait to see whos still around?

For Forks Sake · 04-06-2013 09:41PM

Dublin Red Devil wrote: »

Right now Shabazz Muhammad is draft Poison. His stock is plumiting

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1657492-shabazz-muhammads-father-facing-federal-charges

Dublin Red Devil · 05-06-2013 07:35AM

limerickfc wrote: »

So if ye were OKC what would ye do with your pick? I mean i presume their gonna want a big man so should they trade up or just wait to see whos still around?

Yes OKC need a Big Man. They can hope Alex Len is still on the board but that's Unlikely. More realistic would be Olynyk, Adams or Plumlee

limerickfc · 12-06-2013 07:12PM

Yea am a big OKC fan myself and have been following 3 or 4 big men closely.
I agree Len should be gone already he has the size his seems to be the name on peoples lips in terms of a big man.
Olynyk is a quality player and probably the best shooting big man in the draft, but from an OKC point of view they should be lookin for more a post up big man for half court offence which is were their biggest troubles lie.
Adams is again a good player with size in his favour but very raw.
Plumlee and dieng could both do a decent job and i think are the most likely options( Plum on Offence, Dieng for his D).
Id love though if they traded up 1 or 2 spots to get zeller as a streth 4 and slid IBake across to the 5. Dont know how it would turn out but its definatly intriguing and could be the decision that lands KD and wes that ring they deserve.
1 other thought i had would be maybe not re-signing martin and pickin up some1 like carl landry on the MLE and then drafting some1 who could create their own shoot wen KD and wes arent on the floor,,Shabazz Muhamad could fill that void easily even though his stock is slidin now, Jamaal Franklin is another option as a spot up shooter who also topped his team in assists, steals, scoring & rebounding.
Just a few thoughts anyway, any other opinions welcome

Dublin Red Devil · 12-06-2013 09:56PM

limerickfc wrote: »

Yea am a big OKC fan myself and have been following 3 or 4 big men closely.
I agree Len should be gone already he has the size his seems to be the name on peoples lips in terms of a big man.
Olynyk is a quality player and probably the best shooting big man in the draft, but from an OKC point of view they should be lookin for more a post up big man for half court offence which is were their biggest troubles lie.
Adams is again a good player with size in his favour but very raw.
Plumlee and dieng could both do a decent job and i think are the most likely options( Plum on Offence, Dieng for his D).
Id love though if they traded up 1 or 2 spots to get zeller as a streth 4 and slid IBake across to the 5. Dont know how it would turn out but its definatly intriguing and could be the decision that lands KD and wes that ring they deserve.
1 other thought i had would be maybe not re-signing martin and pickin up some1 like carl landry on the MLE and then drafting some1 who could create their own shoot wen KD and wes arent on the floor,,Shabazz Muhamad could fill that void easily even though his stock is slidin now, Jamaal Franklin is another option as a spot up shooter who also topped his team in assists, steals, scoring & rebounding.
Just a few thoughts anyway, any other opinions welcome

How would you fell about Zeller possibly going to the Sooner state?

Dublin Red Devil · 12-06-2013 10:06PM

Here is how some of the big websites see it going

limerickfc · 13-06-2013 12:11PM

Id take that now easily, he's a quailty player whos shown good improvements in his post game over the last year & now he's showing his has range on his J which im suprised we never seen at Indiana.
Of course taking him comes with the risk that he never bulks to a level were he wont get bullied by the NBA big men and his rebounding is also questionable, but for OKC i dont think that will make too much of a difference as Ibakas board numbers will surely rise along with KD's.
If they actually did get him & gave him about 20 min a game come playoff time i think next year could be there year, that is of course that brooks gets his act together & comes up with some actual plays.

limerickfc · 13-06-2013 12:15PM

Honest opinion too though, Oladipo & MCW will have the best NBA careers out of this years draft, both have size, athleticism, and great motors. their only question marks are their Shooting and thats the most coachable trait in ther NBA.

moneyman · 13-06-2013 05:35PM

limerickfc wrote: »

Honest opinion too though, Oladipo & MCW will have the best NBA careers out of this years draft, both have size, athleticism, and great motors. their only question marks are their Shooting and thats the most coachable trait in ther NBA.

Agreed that Oladipo will be one of the better players from the draft (and his shooting isn't a weakness if we're to go by his last year in college), MCW I'm not so sure. He has very good size and athleticism, but obviously his shooting is a weakness (though his form isn't actually bad). But his handles aren't particularly great for a PG and he turns the ball over a lot. Also question marks about his defense since Syracuse always played zone - even though he's athletic enough to be a good defender and has long arms and reads the passing lanes well, I'm unsure about his footwork. It seemed a little sloppy to me at times but we'll find out about that soon enough. Not saying he'll be a bust, he certainly has the tools, but I'm far from confident about him. Syracuse are very unreliable for NBA prospects, their system often produces busts.

Dublin Red Devil · 15-06-2013 01:10AM

McLemore and Karasev would be a great 1st round for the Cavs

Dublin Red Devil · 17-06-2013 06:44AM

Croatian forward Dario Saric will withdraw his name from the 2013 NBA draft, his agent, Marc Cornstein, told ESPN.com on Sunday.

Saric has signed his letter of withdrawal from the draft and Cornstein will deliver it to the NBA on Monday, the deadline for players to withdraw.

Saric was ranked at No. 11 on ESPN's Big Board and was widely regarded as a lottery pick by many NBA general managers and scouts. Saric was under serious consideration from the New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks.

Paully D · 17-06-2013 10:36PM

Seems to be plenty of talk today that the Cavs are likely to go with Alex Len #1.

Dublin Red Devil · 18-06-2013 12:34AM

Paully D wrote: »

Seems to be plenty of talk today that the Cavs are likely to go with Alex Len #1.

Definitely a possibility. He is the best (Healthy) big man in the draft. If the Cavs want a Center and aren't willing to take the risk on Noel. Len is the obvious choice. Personally I think they should take McLemore 1st and take a big with there 19th pick

Dublin Red Devil · 18-06-2013 12:41AM

Len

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajwa8j79vd0

Dublin Red Devil · 19-06-2013 02:45PM

Keeping an eye online Alex Len is now the most likely 1st overall pick to the Cavs, Len didn't take part in NCAA march madness as the Maryland Terrapins only played in the NIT this season.

Dublin Red Devil · 21-06-2013 04:13PM

I think McLemore is too good for the Cavs to not take first. All the talk is about Len but taking him over McLemore could be another Oden before Durrant mistake.

I'm totally bias. I love this kid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHaCrtbL_zg

moneyman · 21-06-2013 04:53PM

I hate the Oden/Durant debate. It was only a mistake because Oden became plagued with injuries, it wasn't down to talent. Oden was putting up extraordinary numbers for the minutes he played given his age. Had he stayed healthy, he would have been the best center in the league within a year or two. No one can predict injuries.

As for Len, you need to take everything you hear this time of year with a huge grain of salt. Pretty much anything leaked is a smokescreen or bad information. That's not to say he won't go first - Cleveland aren't afraid to go against popular opinion, but I don't think he will.

Dublin Red Devil · 21-06-2013 07:31PM

These Draft Express Vids are awesome. They have them on everyone. Get on YouTube and check them out before Draft night

Dublin Red Devil · 23-06-2013 04:33PM

Check out The Grantand interviews of some top prospects. Here's one of many

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7zOfWgXsHo

For Forks Sake · 23-06-2013 08:56PM

Draft prediction game: http://br.draftpredict.production.sportstechinc.com/2013

Dublin Red Devil · 24-06-2013 12:29AM

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Draft prediction game: http://br.draftpredict.production.sportstechinc.com/2013

Nice one mate. I did a similar one for the NFL draft

Dublin Red Devil · 24-06-2013 12:40AM

I went with

Ben McLemore CLE
Nerlens Noel ORL
Otto Porter WAS
AlexLen CHA
Victor Oladipo PHX
Trey Burke NOH
Anthony Bennett SAC
Michael Carter-Williams DET
Shabazz Muhammad MIN
C.J. McCollum POR

Dublin Red Devil · 24-06-2013 04:49PM

10 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdY9Kh81OZE

Paully D · 24-06-2013 10:17PM

5 biggest questions of the 2013 draft:

http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-5-biggest-questions-of-2013-draft

Dublin Red Devil · 25-06-2013 11:09AM

If the Bulls deal goes through. Who do you think they'd take with the 3rd pick. You said in the other thread, not Alex Len. So who?

A SG? Oladipo?

25-06-2013 12:38PM

It'd have to be oladipo wouldn't it?

Dublin Red Devil · 25-06-2013 02:47PM

Travis Fat Escalator wrote: »

It'd have to be oladipo wouldn't it?

Well they're all ready stacked at PG, So that's out. They could do with an extra big but if they don't go down that route Oladipo would actually be a decent fit for the Bulls. He is a SG who can also play SF,

Dublin Red Devil · 25-06-2013 02:54PM

If Mc Lemore is still on the board at 3 (And I don't think he will be) The bulls would be crazy not to take him. He has superstar potential

Dublin Red Devil · 25-06-2013 02:57PM

The rumor mill continues to churn as we get closer to Thursday’s NBA draft. Here’s a round-up of the most noteworthy trade rumors from late Monday and Tuesday.

• ESPN.com: “The Cavs continue to mull their options at No. 1. They are engaged in trade talks with a number of teams. Sources say the Thunder, Timberwolves and Blazers have been the most proactive in trying to get the No. 1 pick — but so far neither team has persuaded the Cavs to move out of the top pick.”

• Yahoo! Sports: “The Atlanta Hawks are dangling their two first-round picks for a trade in hopes of moving up in Thursday’s NBA draft, possibly as high as the top five, sources tell Yahoo! Sports. … The Hawks also are intrigued by UCLA small forward Shabazz Muhammad, a source said.”

• SportsCity.com: “Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler are expected to be packaged in a draft-day trade for Orlando’s Arron Afflalo, addressing the Clipper need for a shooting guard.”

• ESPN.com: “The Sacramento Kings are looking to acquire a second first-round pick and are using guard Jimmer Fredette as bait. Sources say the Kings have reached out to a number of teams in the mid-to-late first round in an attempt to secure another pick. Both the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz are potential destinations for Jimmer. Kings coach Mike Malone is enamored with both Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tony Snell, but the Kings feel that they can get them much lower in the draft.”

2013 NBA DRAFT

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