*** Official 2021 NBA Draft Thread ***

[j2j]

I question whether Gilbert has had too many concussions.

[somuchyummy]

I question whether Gilbert has had too many concussions.

gilbert arenas? i'll trust that bb take like i would gilbert gottfried's.

[SHAFA]

Suggs also isn’t the kind of person that would bring a gun into the locker room over a game of fucking cards.

[witljon]

Suggs also isn’t the kind of person that would bring a gun into the locker room over a game of fucking cards.

Probably not, but what if he is?

[j2j]

Suggs also isn’t the kind of person that would bring a gun into the locker room over a game of fucking cards.

Probably not, but what if he is?

Beasley would have a new best friend

[witljon]

Suggs also isn’t the kind of person that would bring a gun into the locker room over a game of fucking cards.

Probably not, but what if he is?

Beasley would have a new best friend

Well, it’d be nice that teammates get along.

[somuchyummy]

what will be A-rod's version of lasagna?

[witljon]

what will be A-rod's version of lasagna?

He’d have to ask JLo.

[j2j]

what will be A-rod's version of lasagna?

He’d have to ask JLo.

So rump roast?

[somuchyummy]

just wondering if all new draftees will have to incorporate "rod" into their new NBA nicknames - cade-rod, suggs-rod, evan-rod (that last one might have legs in MN with the lake county wolves fans and their evinrude motors.)

[witljon]

just wondering if all new draftees will have to incorporate "rod" into their new NBA nicknames - cade-rod, suggs-rod, evan-rod (that last one might have legs in MN with the lake county wolves fans and their evinrude motors.)

I suppose JLo will be in charge of the rods...

[somuchyummy]

just wondering if all new draftees will have to incorporate "rod" into their new NBA nicknames - cade-rod, suggs-rod, evan-rod (that last one might have legs in MN with the lake county wolves fans and their evinrude motors.)

I suppose JLo will be in charge of the rods...

if we just use the first letter of the first name like ARod does it could be very confusing. two thirds of our team would be JRod.

[witljon]

just wondering if all new draftees will have to incorporate "rod" into their new NBA nicknames - cade-rod, suggs-rod, evan-rod (that last one might have legs in MN with the lake county wolves fans and their evinrude motors.)

I suppose JLo will be in charge of the rods...

if we just use the first letter of the first name like ARod does it could be very confusing. two thirds of our team would be JRod.

Well, we got a DLo to go along with JLo.

[LordNu]

So June 22 is the draft lottery date. Pencil it in guys.

[witljon]

So June 22 is the draft lottery date. Pencil it in guys.

I got a good feeling about this year’s lottery.

[kilkenny]

So June 22 is the draft lottery date. Pencil it in guys.

I got a good feeling about this year’s lottery.

Yep, Silver wants it for A-Rod's Pups.

[Hoop Dreams]

[Hoop Dreams]

[somuchyummy]

if we lose our draft pick, but make some sort of trade to get back into the mid first, i know who i want. Usman Garuba.

he's a PF with a good defensive IQ and a big body with a great wingspan - but mostly i like him because our PA announcer could have great fun every time he says his name - OOOZZman gaROOOOba!!!! sometimes it's the little things, right?

[witljon]

The consensus top 5 are Cunningham, Mobley, Suggs, Green, and Kuminga. Nothing is certain, but there’s a very strong chance Cade will go first. The draft order of the next 4 will depend on player workouts, the lottery, and team needs. None of this will matter if we have to award our pick to Golden State, but it looks like a strong draft. I’m hoping for Cade, but will be happy just keep our pick. Is there anyone else that could sneak into the top 5?

[somuchyummy]

so of course my wheels are already turning.

say we keep our pick, but it falls at 2 or 3. so it won't be cade. either mobley or suggs or maybe green. orlando, who is somewhat in a rebuild - owns both the 4th and the 10th picks. they dial us up and offer jonathan isaac and their 10th - plus their 34th pick in this draft - for that #2 or #3 of ours (and probably rubio to make the money work). they wind up with 2 of the top 4 picks for their rebuild in a strong draft. we wind up with our defensive ace starting PF and maybe a sharpshooter like corey kispert at #10 or perhaps PG animal Davion Mitchell (to replace Rubio) - plus BPA at #34.

would you do it? or is isaac's health too iffy? would orlando do it? isaac seems to be a big piece for them... but... considering his health and their rebuild and the chance to snag two of the top four picks in a loaded draft? they might even like it for the rubio toss-in - they have two young PGs in fultz and anthony - both who could use some mentoring.

isaac btw, if he remains healthy and as effective as we've seen him be, is signed to a reasonable $17.4M/yr deal thru the 2024-25 season. if he can stay on his feet, that's a long term solution to our PF issues. that 53 point game that tatum dropped on us the other night - probably wouldn't be happening with isaac here.

[witljon]

What if Golden State wins the lottery and we ended up 4th?

[SHAFA]

What if Golden State wins the lottery and we ended up 4th?

They're making the playoffs.

[witljon]

What if Golden State wins the lottery and we ended up 4th?

They're making the playoffs.

What if?

[somuchyummy]

that.... would suck.

[witljon]

We have 17 games to go. The 3 teams that have a decent chance to surpass us for lottery balls are Houston, Detroit, and Orlando.
I think Houston and Orlando will out tank us.

[somuchyummy]

so no comments on my isaac trade idea?

man.

my trade ideas are either ridiculous because we're giving up way too much - or ridiculous because i'm grossly undervaluing the other team's player(s) coming to us.

but nothing? you just watch. i keep getting zero feedback and i might just stop coming up with these wonderful ideas.

[Hoop Dreams]

[Philo Beddoe]

We should draft the best player that can play defense

[somuchyummy]

We should draft the best player that can play defense

hey philo - what do you think about my trade proposal with orlando? isaac too iffy? because if he was solidly healthy, i can hardly think of a better PF to pair with KAT. it's up in this thread a bit if you haven't seen it.