2014 NBA Draft Thread (No Spoilers You Clowns)

[wade boggs chicken dinner]

I am fine with Gary Harris or James Young at 17, even though I wanted Warren.

 
No way Gary Harris slips to 17.  That would be a steal.

 

[HomeRunBaker]

Wow Andy Katz with a new twist on the Magic Sixers trade
 
Andy Katz

Here is the trade: Orlando sends rights to Dario Saric and will return Sixers pick in '15 and a 2nd in '15 for rights for Elfrid Payton.
 
That seems like alot

If Philly wanted Payton they wouldn't do this trade and Denver wasn't going to pick a PG at 11 with Lawson there.

They must have known someone was talking with Philly (or Denver) about moving up for Payton which resulted in a bidding war driving up the price. Had to be the scenario.....had to be.

 

[TheDeuce222]

I think Harris and Young would both work.  They both can shoot the three, which we obviously really need after grabbing Smart (which I loved).  Harris is a good defensive player.  Young is very young and has a chance to get better on defense and grow up as a slasher.  Will be interesting. Think whichever of the two is left is the play. 

 

[bowiac]

 

@gifdsports

Zach Lavine mouthing "Fuck Me' after being picked by Minnesota vine.co/v/Mt9XBmjAhnO


 
 

 

[bosox188]

Lacey's mom has got it going on.

 

[ivanvamp]

Harris was considered by some to be a top ten pick. If he slips to the Celtics at 17, goodness....to get a Smart AND Harris? Hello future back court.

 

[Corsi]

was that bowtie made out of a napkin?

 

[Corsi]

Lacey's mom has got it going on.

 
that was her mom???  damn. i thought it was his gf

 

[ifmanis5]

Speaking of hot, where was the based Bucks chick tonight?

 

[NWsoxophile]

Class move here. Good for you NBA.

 

[riboflav]

He's not dead.

 

[luckiestman]

 
that was her mom???  damn. i thought it was his gf

why not both?

 

[Corsi]

this is pretty cool

 

[bowiac]

Harris was considered by some to be a top ten pick. If he slips to the Celtics at 17, goodness....to get a Smart AND Harris? Hello future back court.

I'd pass on Harris personally, though I think he'll be good. More in the Tony Allen more however, and I'd rather chase upside given where they are.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

It'd be a REAL class move if they put him on salary.

 

[Moosey]

Wow this is classy.

 

[Marbleheader]

David Stern wouldn't do this

 

[ivanvamp]

This is pretty classy by Silver.

 

[Bigpupp]

Getting a bit dusty in here.

 

[DJnVa]

David Stern wouldn't do this

 
I'm away from TV--what did they do?

 

[PC Drunken Friar]

It'd be a REAL class move if they put him on salary.

Maybe a team signs him to a FA deal?

Gets him insurance and stuff?

 

[ifmanis5]

This is cool.

 

[Luis Taint]

Great moment

 

[Mystic Merlin]

Dr. Mudge sez PUT HIM IN, COACH.

 

[mabrowndog]

This is the coolest thing in the NBA Draft since the Celtics drafted a paralyzed Landon Turner with their final pick -- after Red called Bobby Knight beforehand.

 

[Dahabenzapple2]

That renewed my faith in the NBA

 

[Reardon's Beard]

My opinion of Silver just went way, way up. Class move all the way.

 

[Corsi]

this poor kid

 

[BoSoxFink]

What's going on for people who aren't watching?

 

[Stu Nahan]

 
I'm away from TV--what did they do?

The NBA drafted him.

 

[mabrowndog]

If Nurkic slips, I really hope Ainge takes him. He's Jeff Ruland: a big smelly nasty center.

 
 
Agreed. But I'll be really surprised if the Nuggets Bulls don't take him.
 
EDIT - Brain fart. I meant Bulls, who just traded the pick.

 

[DannyDarwinism]

I'd pass on Harris personally, though I think he'll be good. More in the Tony Allen more however, and I'd rather chase upside given where they are.

 
Where do you see the upside at this point?  Capela... Young?  

 

[bowiac]

Maybe a team signs him to a FA deal?

Gets him insurance and stuff?

He apparently will cash a ~$1M insurance policy.

 

[ifmanis5]

This is the coolest thing in the NBA Draft since the Celtics drafted a paralyzed Landon Turner with their final pick -- after Red called Bobby Knight beforehand.

Good call.

 

[Marbleheader]

Silver let him walk up to the podium

 

[bowiac]

Where do you see the upside at this point?  Capela... Young?  

Capela if they want to go exotic, though it seems he'll be available later. I like James Young in a vague athleticism way.
 
I'd take Capela.

 

[zenter]

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statuses/482329262620688384
 
Looks like Lowe was right.
 
A future 1st and a 2nd to move up 2 spots is a lot.

 
I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. 76ers not only got this haul, they also probably get more cap flexibility. They must know Saric is definitely playing in Turkey. Orlando may have been royally fleeced in multiple ways unless this is a non-simultaneous...

 

[riboflav]

 
I'm away from TV--what did they do?

 
It's just  the NBA manufacturing good press and good will to men.

 

[PaulinMyrBch]

Simmons just took a shot at the NFL, sooo he should be looking for work soon.

 

[riboflav]

Nurkic gone.

 

[Brickowski]

Shit!

 

[mabrowndog]

What's going on for people who aren't watching?

 
Isiah Austin found out just days ago he has a medical condition that will force him to abandon his basketball career. So Silver interrupted the draft to recognize him, and announce "The NBA Selects... Isiah Austin" as the tearful kid made his way to the stage to shake hands and pose for photos. A really cool gesture.

 

[luckiestman]

Orlando didnt get fleeced, imo

 

[Greg29fan]

Bryant Reeves 2.0?

 

[NWsoxophile]

Nurkic making shadow puppets at the podium.

 

[ivanvamp]

Harris still available!

 

[Eddie Jurak]

At 17... Fab Melo?

 

[DannyDarwinism]

Shit!

 
Yeah, that's a bummer.

 

[luckiestman]

Simmons just took a shot at the NFL, sooo he should be looking for work soon.

isnt he running espn these days?

 

[Luis Taint]

Troll everyone and pick Napier