What's your pick today? (June 11, 2018)
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wow it is truly shocking how loud a tiny minority can be... or maybe I've just had selective hearing. I'm really pleased to see this poll - maybe we won't mess this up after all.
I'm tempted to try and start a chant on June 21 at G1C when the Kings go on the board... "Luka, Luka, Luka, Luka, Luka"... see if we can get it going. Will be a lot of fun if they actually just simply pick the great Slovenian!
I'm tempted to try and start a chant on June 21 at G1C when the Kings go on the board... "Luka, Luka, Luka, Luka, Luka"... see if we can get it going. Will be a lot of fun if they actually just simply pick the great Slovenian!
This is an incredibly difficult draft to peg.
There really aren't any of the top 5 or 6 guys that I really dislike or don't want the Kings to draft other than Trae Young.
Ayton? Yeah, sure
Doncic? Absolutely
Bagley? Yep
Bamba, Jackson, & Porter all make me more nervous for differing reasons but I can also see any of those three becoming the best player from this draft.
Can the Kings just please nail this pick? Is that too much to ask?
There really aren't any of the top 5 or 6 guys that I really dislike or don't want the Kings to draft other than Trae Young.
Ayton? Yeah, sure
Doncic? Absolutely
Bagley? Yep
Bamba, Jackson, & Porter all make me more nervous for differing reasons but I can also see any of those three becoming the best player from this draft.
Can the Kings just please nail this pick? Is that too much to ask?
This comparison doesn't actually work in our scenario. The BPA will undoubtedly fill a position of need. The Kings are only "set" at PG and SG. Neither of those positions have an upgrade with the second pick in the draft. SF, PF, and C all have arguable upgrades available with pick #2.
That you don't agree with the player is a different discussion, but it certainly isn't a Bowie situation if Doncic is chosen.
That you don't agree with the player is a different discussion, but it certainly isn't a Bowie situation if Doncic is chosen.
Dončić. I like others, but I really want to see pretty basketball again. I think the Kings would be a fun team again next year with Dončić. I think he could be a difference maker for team culture and identity - like JWill. And I think he will make lots of baskets. Chris Mullin with Tim Hardaway’s handles.
Taking the second best big in the draft if Ayton is #1 certainly looks like a Bowie situation if you ask me.
There's no reason that the direction of the NBA can't once again turn on a dime but right now wing play is the most valuable and the court vision and all around game Doncic has makes me think he should probably be picked #1 overall and I'm delighted if we can get him at 2. And that comes from someone who spent most of the NCAA season drooling over Ayton.
There's no reason that the direction of the NBA can't once again turn on a dime but right now wing play is the most valuable and the court vision and all around game Doncic has makes me think he should probably be picked #1 overall and I'm delighted if we can get him at 2. And that comes from someone who spent most of the NCAA season drooling over Ayton.
It's Bamba, even if Ayton drops to #2.
If this was the 90's, Ayton will be my #1 and Luka #2 and Bamba will be like #9.
But the game these days has lot to do with footrace and length if you are a big man.
Why? because the game now uses complex switching to get space for shooters in the perimeter.
Ayton will be like Cousins getting 2 pts for every 3pts that the opponent take after losing on the foot race and getting stuck in switches.
Although Bamba offers lesser post moves, mostly there's just one or 2 defenders in the post now as everybody focuses more on defending the perimeter.
It's all about Bamba's length and foot speed for me. He will be very capable to adapt to the league not just in defense but in offense as well. We got the speedy Fox. And what's more dangerous than a speedy PG in an open lane? A big man that sprints like a guard. The 22ft perimeter is like 2 arms length and a jump for this kid. So guarding the perimeter or making pick and lob play that Bogdan does so well will an easy bread and butter for this team with Bamba.
Doncic will be awesome. But he isn't direct complimentary to any of the King's roster. So we will force to move a lot of personel or tank another season. But Kings don't have a pick next season. So most likely we trade to get the better players. But given the history of the Kings, we'll end up with guys like Shumpert or KK in the end.
And Bagley is like Skal learning to dribble. It'll take a couple of years for him to matter. But he will be good.
If this was the 90's, Ayton will be my #1 and Luka #2 and Bamba will be like #9.
But the game these days has lot to do with footrace and length if you are a big man.
Why? because the game now uses complex switching to get space for shooters in the perimeter.
Ayton will be like Cousins getting 2 pts for every 3pts that the opponent take after losing on the foot race and getting stuck in switches.
Although Bamba offers lesser post moves, mostly there's just one or 2 defenders in the post now as everybody focuses more on defending the perimeter.
It's all about Bamba's length and foot speed for me. He will be very capable to adapt to the league not just in defense but in offense as well. We got the speedy Fox. And what's more dangerous than a speedy PG in an open lane? A big man that sprints like a guard. The 22ft perimeter is like 2 arms length and a jump for this kid. So guarding the perimeter or making pick and lob play that Bogdan does so well will an easy bread and butter for this team with Bamba.
Doncic will be awesome. But he isn't direct complimentary to any of the King's roster. So we will force to move a lot of personel or tank another season. But Kings don't have a pick next season. So most likely we trade to get the better players. But given the history of the Kings, we'll end up with guys like Shumpert or KK in the end.
And Bagley is like Skal learning to dribble. It'll take a couple of years for him to matter. But he will be good.
KD is getting 11M less than Curry next season, if we pick Bamba. Vlade should maybe at least try and say "hi" to KD right after the draft. Without DMC and the kids still growing, Kings wouldn't have problem giving him the key to the franchise.
Vlade: Wazzup Kevin, seems you really like the sun here in California. Actually, there's actually a new and luxurious basketball house in California and it's not that far from where you play. How about you drop your player option and sign a bigger money with the Kings. And you know, you can help the NBA get more balanced out and less boring.
Vlade: Wazzup Kevin, seems you really like the sun here in California. Actually, there's actually a new and luxurious basketball house in California and it's not that far from where you play. How about you drop your player option and sign a bigger money with the Kings. And you know, you can help the NBA get more balanced out and less boring.
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