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| 2008 Magic Draft Thread | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 15 2008, 10:54 PM (760 Views) | |
| MAGICMANEVAN | Mar 15 2008, 10:54 PM Post #1 |
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The Draft talk is among us, so we might as well join in on the fun. NBA Draft - Vital Information What: 2008 NBA Draft When: June 26, 2008 Where: Madison Square Garden, NY Rounds: Two rounds TV: ESPN Other: The Seattle SuperSonics received a conditional second-round draft pick from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Rashard Lewis on July 11, 2007. Real GM has us taking 6'9" UCLA PF Kevin Love with the 21st pick in the Draft.
NBADraft.net has us picking 6'10" PF Jason Thompson from Rider
My NBA Draft has us taking 6'9" Kansas PF Darrell Arthur.
Here are some other links to 2008 Mock Drafts: http://hoopshype.com/draft.htm http://www.draftexpress.com/ http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/Draft/2008/ http://www.insidehoops.com/nba-mock-draft.shtml http://nbadraftpress.com/ So many sits have us taking a PF in this draft, which is a glaring need on the team. Who do you have us taking with whatever pick we end up having? Who will be there? Who do you want us to take? Should we upgrade the PG, SG or PF first? |
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| adamosthegreek | Mar 16 2008, 09:51 AM Post #2 |
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Hmmm...Kevin Love had back spasms last night, sounds familiar. |
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| Eyriq | Mar 16 2008, 01:06 PM Post #3 |
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Well two things first; I think that Nelson and Lewis should be the starting 1 and 4 for this team for years to come, so no upgrade needed there. In my mind that leaves us needing to upgrade the 2, though I do appreciate what Evans brings to the table there. I would also rather upgrade that spot through FA and not the draft as a good FA would have a more immediate impact, especially considering how late in the draft we will most likely pick. So my first choice is a combo forward, and if not that then a combo guard, a la Dooling. Since we are probably drafting in the early to mid 20's drafting Darrell Arthur would be a steal. It sounds like he could work on his 3 point shooting but his defense would be a nice addition to the rotation. He also fits that role as a combo forward continuing in the tradition of Lewis and Cook, which gives the offense great versatility. If not him than the guy from Congo, Serge Ibaka, would be worth a look. At PG I’d love to see us grab Nick Calathes from Florida. Not much of a defender and that is what we would really need but the kid can play. |
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| CLos | Mar 16 2008, 01:07 PM Post #4 |
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Kevin Love would be awesome on this team. Another low post scorer with an outside jumper who can play solid defense. I would definitely like him on the team. |
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| MagicMadness | Mar 23 2008, 09:25 AM Post #5 |
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NBADraft.net now has us taking senior power forward DJ White of Indiana. [dohtml]<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zjC88U7dCKo&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zjC88U7dCKo&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>[/dohtml] I don't know much about him, but I do like his size. |
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| MAGICMANEVAN | Mar 23 2008, 09:58 AM Post #6 |
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These are his stats: PPG APG FG% FT% RPG BPG SPG 17.4 0.8 .605 .689 10.3 1.6 0.8 He seems like the type of guy we would need. Hes big, strong, good rebounder, is athletic and has potential. I don't to get my hopes up like before because I know how we do in drafts..
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| CLos | Mar 23 2008, 09:18 PM Post #7 |
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Knowing us we might go for some European player again. |
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| gomagic33 | Mar 23 2008, 09:37 PM Post #8 |
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Knowing us, we will likely pick someone we will never use. |
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| jscarrozzo | Mar 23 2008, 10:42 PM Post #9 |
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ha ya..unless we get the #1 pick, we might as well give our pick away. the #1 is the only one we know how to use. |
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| dxwwf3 | Mar 23 2008, 11:30 PM Post #10 |
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Love could really thrive in this system. He'll never be a go to guy, but he's a hustle guy who can shoot. |
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