It's early, but anybody have a draft wish list yet?

[MassachusettsKingsFan]

Its the whole most members of this board could kick sand in his face and take his lunch money even though he's a junior now factor that makes people hesitant. That and the potential comparison to another too skinny NC guy in Brandon Wright (who to be fair I think had ore offensive but less defensive talent). If Henson could just find enoguh strength to be able to hold his position agiainst the likes of Zach Randolph or Blake Griffin, then yeah, ahtletic flying shotblocker = win. But right now he's get snapped in two, and that's where the being older thing comes in again. Anthony Davis isn't ready to bang either -- noted that in the Conferecne Tournament Finals when he flat got bullied. But he's a frosh, and he's got a better frame. You expect him to fill out and have adequate strength eventually. Henson I think came to school at lesss than 200lbs. He's already filled out just to reach that point and you have to figure with the extra couple of years he's closer to his adult body than Davis is.

Which is not to say I think he's a terrible idea -- in fact I think he might be the best idea for us outside of the Davis/KIdd-Gilchrist/Drummond trio. Just that the weight/strength is the problem. As Jimmer has found out, you come to the NBA and the size/strength/speed of the guys just takes a huge leap and Henson weighs less than Reke.

I would agree with the weight thing, obviously, but I think what we did with Hassan Whiteside is important. At least I know this training staff has shown the ability to add muscle to college players.

Come to think of it, Kevin Martin, Francisco Garica, and Jason Thompson all put on a considerable amount of weight/muscle ... I don't see why Henson couldn't do the same.

And while Henson is a junior ... he's still 21. Pretty young for a 3 year college player.

 

[MassachusettsKingsFan]

This is interesting in a tangential way. Smart has said he wants his players to lose 10 pounds over the summer. He mentions the bigs. He wants them leaner and faster and uses JT as an example. My first thought had to do with Cousins. Don't you lose something as a post player by losing weight? I don't want a guy who is fat but to arbitrarily say that Cousins should lose 10 pounds seems to be taking away some of the advantage that he has right now. He has the size to bounce people around. As long as he has enough muscle to move his size, why should he lose weight? Smart's answer is that he wants his entire team to run 48 minutes a game.

Small ball. Why turn your head away from goliath and take away his strength? This is one of those times when I wish he would just shut his mouth as he aggravates me because he is making no pretense of using his bigs. What if we draft a big? Our team can go in differrent directions depending on who is on the court right now. It can use strength or it can use speed. Why eliminate the ability to use strength? Or should I just calm down?

Eh. Everyone is different.

Kevin Love lost a ton of weight this offseason and now he's just about the best big man in the game. Still a stud rebounder and post player without the extra pounds.

 

[Uncia03]

Henson is my guy this year. (joining my previous favorites Durant, Westbrook, Curry, and Cousins). I've watched him play for three seasons, and I've watched him improve every year. He already has experience playing next to a high volume scoring big in Zeller, so playing next to Cousins would be a natural fit for him. I'm actually surprised more people on these forums don't like him as much (looking at some other top 10's he doesn't rank for most people). His stats match up well with the type of numbers Anthony Davis is putting up, and I would argue Davis has more opportunities in the post to prove himself then Henson does.

I give Henson a lot of credit as he's done what you're supposed to do when deciding to stay in school, and that's get better.
He's added a lot of weight and gotten better in pretty much every way.
Henson stood out to me as the best player UNC had for the first half of last season as I was watching and waiting for Barnes to show up.

That being said Anthony Davis is on an entirely different spectrum when compared to Henson. Davis is better is basically every way on the offensive end, and he the better defensive player now and has the ability to fill out quite a bit more than Henson.

If I recall Henson came in at around 180 lbs and it's a credit to him that he's around 220 or so, but I just don't see him getting big enough to be able to impose his will against other players on the defensive end. He's never going to be a great offensive player (though I do expect him to continue to develop his little 15ft shot and to be able to clean up around the basket) so he has to make his mark on defense, and I have fears that he won't be able to handle NBA size.

I don't mind him proving me wrong, but that is the main reason I have him outside my top 10.

 

[JB_kings]

Eh. Everyone is different.

Kevin Love lost a ton of weight this offseason and now he's just about the best big man in the game. Still a stud rebounder and post player without the extra pounds.

I think people misunderstand what Smart wants. He doesn't intend for Cousins to be skinny so he can run up and down the court like a deer. He wants all his players to be pros and come into camp in shape. If losing weight was so bad for DMC, why is he blowing up the league right now? Just like Kevin Love, he is going to keep getting better by playing the game at his best possible conditioning. It's starting to allow him to play for extended minutes without having to come off the floor for a breather. He's also beating other big men to the basket much more often. Cuz is a strong guy, he's not going to get pushed around if gets in top condition.

 

[bajaden]

Its the whole most members of this board could kick sand in his face and take his lunch money even though he's a junior now factor that makes people hesitant. That and the potential comparison to another too skinny NC guy in Brandon Wright (who to be fair I think had ore offensive but less defensive talent). If Henson could just find enoguh strength to be able to hold his position agiainst the likes of Zach Randolph or Blake Griffin, then yeah, ahtletic flying shotblocker = win. But right now he's get snapped in two, and that's where the being older thing comes in again. Anthony Davis isn't ready to bang either -- noted that in the Conferecne Tournament Finals when he flat got bullied. But he's a frosh, and he's got a better frame. You expect him to fill out and have adequate strength eventually. Henson I think came to school at lesss than 200lbs. He's already filled out just to reach that point and you have to figure with the extra couple of years he's closer to his adult body than Davis is.

Which is not to say I think he's a terrible idea -- in fact I think he might be the best idea for us outside of the Davis/KIdd-Gilchrist/Drummond trio. Just that the weight/strength is the problem. As Jimmer has found out, you come to the NBA and the size/strength/speed of the guys just takes a huge leap and Henson weighs less than Reke.

I have tried my best to like Henson. And I do, if I'm drafting below 14. To say that his stats compare favorily to Davis, is saying I have to deny what my eyes tell me. I've seen Henson play more than 25 times this season, and I've seen Davis play over 30 times this season. And trust me, Henson is no Anthony Davis, and he's not even close. As a matter of fact, I've referred to him as a poor man's Anthony Davis.

If I have to sit and try to convince myself that someone is a good player, or that I really like that player, then somethings wrong. If I'm going to gamble on a big man out of the lottery, or even at the bottom of the lottery, I'm more inclined to take a gamble on Meyers Leonard. Who is taller, bigger, and a better athlete than Henson, and certainlly has more upside.

But if were going to compare stats, lets compare Jeff Withey's stats with Hensons.

Jeff Withey: 7'0", 24.4 MPG, 9.2 PPG, 54.8% FGA, 79.4% FTP, 3.5 BPG

John Henson: 6'11", 29.1 MPG, 13.7 PPG, 50% FGA, 51.1% FTP, 2.9 BPG

Based on just the stats, I'd take Withey over Henson. And to be honest, the way Withey is playing right now, I just might. Both guys played in big conferences against top competition. I might be able to get Withey in the second round. I might add, that Withey weighs more than Henson as well.

I'm not trying to diss Henson. As I said, I like him. But I just don't think he has the ceiling to get remarkably better than he is right now. Yes, he improved every year, but not dramaticly so, where I stood up and said wow! Actually he blocked fewer shots per game this season than last. And yes, I realize he had a wrist injury, but it had nothing to do with his overall season stats.

Anyway you look at it, neither Withey or Henson is in the same league with Davis.

 

[Vlade4GM]

I've come down a lot on Henson, I just think he's always going to be frail with his particular body proportions.

Sullinger I like a lot, but yes, he's not an ideal fit next to Cousins. BPA is always the best way to go though.

Robinson, I'm not sold on in either direction. Wouldn't be against picking him, but I wouldn't be ecstatic about it either.

I'm still a big Terrence Jones fan, and I think a lot of his talent is being hidden because of the team he plays on.

Barnes? The Deng comparisons seem to appropriate.

Leonard isn't a bad center prospect to take a chance on in the second half of the lottery. I can see there being a decent chance of him becoming a quality starting center.

 

[OptimusRhyme]

Just re-looking over this mock draft... and IMO it blows for us.. only Davis and MKG really fit our needs and pick-worth at the area we will be picking in. I'm interested to see whats going to happend if we lose out on them.. Can we trade this pick? i know (Glenn was saying he heard we couldn't)..

 

[Glenn]

Just re-looking over this mock draft... and IMO it blows for us.. only Davis and MKG really fit our needs and pick-worth at the area we will be picking in. I'm interested to see whats going to happend if we lose out on them.. Can we trade this pick? i know (Glenn was saying he heard we couldn't)..

I think it was answered several times that we couldn't trade it. It was answered so many times that one of the people answering the question was getting aggravated that people didn't know. Well, I still don't know because the trading of the pick comes up over and over. Even if I am confused and have it all wrong, let's get an answer .... again.

If we can trade the pick, I say package it with MT for the #1 pick. Hell, add Jimmer and Donte and a shot clock if that team wants it.

Anyway, we need an answer and maybe have it stickied to the top of the forum.

And as to MKG and Davis, I suspect everyone paying attention agrees that these two would be ideal. I think also anyone we get will help in a big way unless Smart wants a guard.

 

[OptimusRhyme]

I think it was answered several times that we couldn't trade it. It was answered so many times that one of the people answering the question was getting aggravated that people didn't know. Well, I still don't know because the trading of the pick comes up over and over. Even if I am confused and have it all wrong, let's get an answer .... again.

If we can trade the pick, I say package it with MT for the #1 pick. Hell, add Jimmer and Donte and a shot clock if that team wants it.

Anyway, we need an answer and maybe have it stickied to the top of the forum.

And as to MKG and Davis, I suspect everyone paying attention agrees that these two would be ideal. I think also anyone we get will help in a big way unless Smart wants a guard.

I've kinda slacked lately on reading topics, so I havent seen that answer come up yet..

Hell, I'd be all for trading MT, this years 1st and/or 2nd, Jimmer or possibly even IT in a package too get Davis.. Thats how good I think we can be with him.

Thats not a bad package for a young rebuilding team to get.. Especially since they be tradng an unproven player. Its a risky move for us but I think Davs is a sure fire thing.

 

[Sac.1989]

we just need some luck here. We've done well drafting with us falling spots. We just need to catch a break grab Davis and move forward by adding a solid SF

 

[Kingster]

This is interesting in a tangential way. Smart has said he wants his players to lose 10 pounds over the summer. He mentions the bigs. He wants them leaner and faster and uses JT as an example. My first thought had to do with Cousins. Don't you lose something as a post player by losing weight? I don't want a guy who is fat but to arbitrarily say that Cousins should lose 10 pounds seems to be taking away some of the advantage that he has right now. He has the size to bounce people around. As long as he has enough muscle to move his size, why should he lose weight? Smart's answer is that he wants his entire team to run 48 minutes a game.

Small ball. Why turn your head away from goliath and take away his strength? This is one of those times when I wish he would just shut his mouth as he aggravates me because he is making no pretense of using his bigs. What if we draft a big? Our team can go in differrent directions depending on who is on the court right now. It can use strength or it can use speed. Why eliminate the ability to use strength? Or should I just calm down?

It's not about losing weight. It's about replacing fat with muscle. Lowering the body fat percentage. It's a good thing for performance on the court, and for lowering the risk of injury (imo). It has nothing to do with small ball.

 

[est.1999]

How does replacing fat with muscle help you lose weight? Cousins would actually gain weight. Americans stress over weight numbers too much. Cousins should only worry about getting leaner, more fit, better stamina; the weight number(unless outrageous) is not a big deal.

With that said, get Smart the hell away from our team and try to get Nate McMillan.

 

[Big Cuz 15]

How does replacing fat with muscle help you lose weight? Cousins would actually gain weight. Americans stress over weight numbers too much. Cousins should only worry about getting leaner, more fit, better stamina; the weight number(unless outrageous) is not a big deal.

With that said, get Smart the hell away from our team and try to get Nate McMillan.

the coaching merry go round continues.

 

[bajaden]

the coaching merry go round continues.

The brass ring, where the hell is the brass ring???

 

[Big Cuz 15]

How does replacing fat with muscle help you lose weight? Cousins would actually gain weight. Americans stress over weight numbers too much. Cousins should only worry about getting leaner, more fit, better stamina; the weight number(unless outrageous) is not a big deal.

With that said, get Smart the hell away from our team and try to get Nate McMillan.

the coaching merry go round continues.

 

[hammystyle]

I respect the following players, but I just don't want the Kings to draft them - Thomas Robinson, Bradley Beal, Jarred Sullinger, Harrison Barnes, and Perry Jones.


The top 4 players I want the Kings to draft are:
Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, John Henson, Andre Drummond and Terrence Jones.

David and MKG aren't totally realistic. We'd have to hit in the lottery, and I don't expect that to happen.

Henson is my guy this year. (joining my previous favorites Durant, Westbrook, Curry, and Cousins). I've watched him play for three seasons, and I've watched him improve every year. He already has experience playing next to a high volume scoring big in Zeller, so playing next to Cousins would be a natural fit for him. I'm actually surprised more people on these forums don't like him as much (looking at some other top 10's he doesn't rank for most people). His stats match up well with the type of numbers Anthony Davis is putting up, and I would argue Davis has more opportunities in the post to prove himself then Henson does.

At the very least I think Henson is Ekpe Udoh, who is finally playing some really effective basketball, and proving to be the defender everyone thought he could be coming out of Baylor. At best .. Henson is the perfect, and I mean perfect person to put next to Cousins long term.

Drummond is still totally interesting to me if he where to drop to us. It would be hard for me to pass him up even though he hasn't shown a whole lot this season.

Terrence Jones would be last on my wish list, if that makes sense. I'd take him and be exited about it, but if we drafted him over Henson I'd be a bit upset.

I don't really see where Henson has even improved that much since last year. Scoring up, turnovers down, but also blocks and rebounds down a little bit. He's still a horrible FT shooter.

I do think Ekpe Udoh is a good comparison, but not in a good way. Ekpe was a good shotblocker and rebounder. However, my worry about him was that a college big man who only shoots 49% is in big trouble. Because any big man with any kind of scoring aptitude should get scores of easy buckets against the limited 6'7-6'9 guys they face most nights in college b ball. Henson, similarly is at 50%...which might be passable, but he's also playing as the 3rd option in an offense with a better scoring big and the passer in college basketball. So he gets easy set ups and rarely has to face the opposing teams best post defender. His shooting percentage should be over 60% easily. For example in Brandan Wright's one year with Ty Lawson and Tyle Hansbrough he shot 65%.

The part of the comparison that really worries me is that Ekpe had huge advantages in three areas coming into the league: NBA Body size, FT shooting, and passing. And this is the Ekpe Udoh who looks like he can carve out a decent career as a solid 3rd or 4th big man.

I really want to like John Henson, but I think he's not going to transfer to the pro's well. The offense won't be good enough to justify the defense. Which itself is pretty questionable.

 

[hammystyle]

My problem with Sullinger is that I'm not convinced that his post-scoring is going to translate to the next level. He's a fantastic post player but I don't think that his post-game is going to translate when being guarded by NBA bigmen who will have the size and length to bother his shot. If you think that all his other attributes (rebounding and defense) are good enough to to draft him high with the expectation that his post-game is going to suffer, then that's fine. But if you're drafting him mostly due to his refined post-game, I think there might be some disappointment there.
He's clearly a big strong kid with a winning attitude and highest post skill level I've seen of a dominant player in quite a while, but I'm not certain enough that it will all translate to him being more than just a solid player in the NBA.

I think good footwork and a big *** typically translate fairly well. Especially if you can knock down FT's and expand his range out for jumpers like he has. Plus he's such a heady, efficient player. I think you're right that he will probably be amongst the leaders in having his shot blocked though. Just because he'll get great post position and get out-lengthed.

 

[Gilles]

I'm not a big fan of Sullinger but regarding his scoring at the next level he will have less problems than people think because he uses glass a lot and does it very well.

 

[upinsmoke]

Players Kings should consider OR pass on​

Anthony Davis - Proof is in the pudding

Harrison Barnes - Silky Jumper who plays best off the ball. Solid frame at 6'8 & plays respectable defense. Best served at a 2 guard so draft accordingly.

MKG - All heart and Hustle all the time. Glaring Weaknesses on offense can't be ignored I think he is going to be a HUGE project and honestly looks more like 6'6 to me. Even after that still a solid prospect.

Andre Drummond - High risk High reward in every way a real gamble. (see Roy Hibbert)

Thomas Robinson - I dont have a negative thing to say about him an all-american talent, however is undersized and his ceiling might be Brandon Bass not that its a bad thing just not our greatest need as of now.

PJ3 - Another high risk high reward player but no thanks.

Terrence Jones - One of my fav prospects at 6'9 (7'3 wingspan) 245lbs has all the bells and whistles to excel at the nba level. Smooth and Versatile "tweener" in the best way. Finishes strong even with contact and yes can play SF on our roster.

BTW 1,000 post milestone woohoo

 

[MassachusettsKingsFan]

I don't really see where Henson has even improved that much since last year. Scoring up, turnovers down, but also blocks and rebounds down a little bit. He's still a horrible FT shooter.

I do think Ekpe Udoh is a good comparison, but not in a good way. Ekpe was a good shotblocker and rebounder. However, my worry about him was that a college big man who only shoots 49% is in big trouble. Because any big man with any kind of scoring aptitude should get scores of easy buckets against the limited 6'7-6'9 guys they face most nights in college b ball. Henson, similarly is at 50%...which might be passable, but he's also playing as the 3rd option in an offense with a better scoring big and the passer in college basketball. So he gets easy set ups and rarely has to face the opposing teams best post defender. His shooting percentage should be over 60% easily. For example in Brandan Wright's one year with Ty Lawson and Tyle Hansbrough he shot 65%.

The part of the comparison that really worries me is that Ekpe had huge advantages in three areas coming into the league: NBA Body size, FT shooting, and passing. And this is the Ekpe Udoh who looks like he can carve out a decent career as a solid 3rd or 4th big man.

I really want to like John Henson, but I think he's not going to transfer to the pro's well. The offense won't be good enough to justify the defense. Which itself is pretty questionable.

I get the concern, but I don't want us to draft for offense this season. Not in the least bit.

Priority #1 this off season should be the SF spot. Aside from MKG and possibly Terrence Jones if you think he is a SF, there isn't another guy in the top 10 that I like there (Not a fan of Harrison Barnes on THIS team).

Priority #2 should be shot blocking and defense at the 4/5. Chuck Hayes has defense against the big bruisers on lock down, which is why I think Henson could be the answer for this team as a shot blocker who won't kill you in other areas while he's on the floor (opposed to a guy who can JUST block shots like Whiteside).

 

[hammystyle]

I get the concern, but I don't want us to draft for offense this season. Not in the least bit.

Priority #1 this off season should be the SF spot. Aside from MKG and possibly Terrence Jones if you think he is a SF, there isn't another guy in the top 10 that I like there (Not a fan of Harrison Barnes on THIS team).

Priority #2 should be shot blocking and defense at the 4/5. Chuck Hayes has defense against the big bruisers on lock down, which is why I think Henson could be the answer for this team as a shot blocker who won't kill you in other areas while he's on the floor (opposed to a guy who can JUST block shots like Whiteside).

Yeah, I love the theoretical fit. It would be great to have a starting 4 who was a great shotblocker and rebounder. But i think the theoretical fit is clouding the fact that he's not an NBA starting caliber prospect. It's real hard to start in this league without offering some kind of offensive skill, and Henson really has none. Ben Wallace did, but I think it's a stretch to foresee Henson as a multiple DPOY.

 

[hrdboild]

The brass ring, where the hell is the brass ring???

I may be mistaken on this (youngster that I am), but doesn't finding the brass ring mean you get another free ride on the merry go round? In which case we probably don't want to find the brass ring right? ... Well maybe just one more time.

 

[bajaden]

Players Kings should consider OR pass on​

Anthony Davis - Proof is in the pudding

Harrison Barnes - Silky Jumper who plays best off the ball. Solid frame at 6'8 & plays respectable defense. Best served at a 2 guard so draft accordingly.

MKG - All heart and Hustle all the time. Glaring Weaknesses on offense can't be ignored I think he is going to be a HUGE project and honestly looks more like 6'6 to me. Even after that still a solid prospect.

Andre Drummond - High risk High reward in every way a real gamble. (see Roy Hibbert)

Thomas Robinson - I dont have a negative thing to say about him an all-american talent, however is undersized and his ceiling might be Brandon Bass not that its a bad thing just not our greatest need as of now.

PJ3 - Another high risk high reward player but no thanks.

Terrence Jones - One of my fav prospects at 6'9 (7'3 wingspan) 245lbs has all the bells and whistles to excel at the nba level. Smooth and Versatile "tweener" in the best way. Finishes strong even with contact and yes can play SF on our roster.

BTW 1,000 post milestone woohoo

Barnes is not a SG. His handles aren't good enough, and he'd have trouble guarding most of the SG's in the league. Why is Robinson undersized when he's listed at 6'10", and we don't know for sure he's not. I heard these exact same comments about Blake Griffin, and you know how that worked out.

Michael Gilchrist only has one weakness in his game, and thats his outside shot. His measurements come from the Adidos Nation games, and they're usually very accurate. Those measurements list him at 6'7.5" with a 6'10" wingspan. I might mention that K. Leonards biggest weakness coming into the league was his outside shot. He's the guy that was killing us last night with his outside shot. Michael Jordan didn't have an outside shot. Dwayne Wade still doesn't.

By the way, those measurements you posted for Terrence Jones came from the same place MKG's came from.

 

[Gary]

I would love for the Kings to take a look at Kendall Marshall. He declared today and I think he could be an asset to the team, and probably quiet a lot of people that don't like the idea of having a 5'9 PG.

 

[Gary]

I would love for the Kings to take a look at (in no particular order for our FIRST and SECOND round picks);

1. Harrison Barnes - SF - Duh! He has the edge right now in my book over MKG. MKG has a higher ceiling, but Barnes right now is a better all around player, and the safer pick.

2. Fab Melo - C - Another duh! Great weak side defense, a steal in the second round if he falls that far. Basically Melo does what we want and hope for Whiteside to do down the road.

3. Marquis Teague - PG - I WANT TEAGUE I WANT TEAGUE I WANT TEAGUE!!!! This guy is a steal if we could get a late first round pick or possibly in the second round (if he declares). For some reason people love to hate this guy. He's one of the most unpopular prospects on the draft forums, but If we could get him in the second round I would LOVE to give him a chance.

4. Kendall Marshall - PG - Duh! Averaging 9 assists a game in college says something. He can't shoot so he's forced into getting the ball to the open men on his team. And he's VERY good at it.

5. Thomas Robinson - PF - I would love to take a look at him for depth in our front court, but I would rather go after a PG or SF and move Evans to SG.



The guys I do not want at the moment (or may want after the combine)?

Damian Lillard - I think he has the chance to be a good player, but it's not even close to what we need, and I don't think he's going to develop into a good PG.. Probably a Rich Mans Thornton --- combo guard like player with better ball handling ability.

MKG - He worried me a bit because he's not very good from distance, but then again I would love to put him at SF if Evans is at SG. It would make for an excellent defensive guard/SF combo. I am still in the air though. At the moment I would rather have Harrison Barnes. But it could change in a few weeks.

IF WE GET THE #1 PICK?
Anthony Davis. Only one choice if we had the #1.


I am not big on Drummond, Leonard, Sullinger or Moultrie at all and I wouldn't want to draft them at all.. The other top 10s are SGs which we dont need.

 

[MassachusettsKingsFan]

I would love for the Kings to take a look at Kendall Marshall. He declared today and I think he could be an asset to the team, and probably quiet a lot of people that don't like the idea of having a 5'9 PG.

Kendall Marshall is awesome. I love just about everything about him, but its going to take a whole lot movement within our roster to justify drafting him. We just have too many guard.

We'd also have to acquire a later pick ... we'll be drafting too high to take him.

 

[Glenn]

It's not about losing weight. It's about replacing fat with muscle. Lowering the body fat percentage. It's a good thing for performance on the court, and for lowering the risk of injury (imo). It has nothing to do with small ball.

Smart said it is about losing weight and gaining speed and endurance so they could go full tilt for a longer period of time. Go tell Smart how wrong he is. I wouldn't argue with you. Do you read?

 

[bluntsnbball]

How does replacing fat with muscle help you lose weight? Cousins would actually gain weight. Americans stress over weight numbers too much. Cousins should only worry about getting leaner, more fit, better stamina; the weight number(unless outrageous) is not a big deal.

With that said, get Smart the hell away from our team and try to get Nate McMillan.

When you are in the gym doing resistance workouts, you burn calories, pretty much just as many as you do during cardio, And by burning those calories w/weight lifting, you are gaining lean muscle mass. Basically by gaining mass, you burn calories, calories that lead to excess fat.

If your trying to gain weight and putt on serious mass, the rules change a bit, but no one one on the roster really needs to add serious weight for the most part. Therefore they just need to go into the gym to get stronger, not bigger, and by getting stronger they burn excess calories.

i know a name like "bluntsnbball" might make me look like a tard, but i'm a nutritionist and a personal trainer so i know what i'm talking about here, and there are definitely some guys on this team that would benefit from some weight loss. I also need a job so if anyone needs a trainer, let me know!

 

[bluntsnbball]

When you are in the gym doing resistance workouts, you burn calories, pretty much just as many as you do during cardio, And by burning those calories w/weight lifting, you are gaining lean muscle mass. Basically by gaining mass, you burn calories, calories that lead to excess fat.

If your trying to gain weight and putt on serious mass, the rules change a bit, but no one one on the roster really needs to add serious weight for the most part. Therefore they just need to go into the gym to get stronger, not bigger, and by getting stronger they burn excess calories.

i know a name like "bluntsnbball" might make me look like a tard, but i'm a nutritionist and a personal trainer so i know what i'm talking about here, and there are definitely some guys on this team that would benefit from some weight loss. I also need a job so if anyone needs a trainer, let me know!

getting back to the purpose of this thread, if tyshawn taylor is available when our 2nd round pick comes up, i wouldnt mind seeing this kid back up IT. He's been tearin it up lately. Might be interesting if we were able to get Thomas Robinson in the first and Taylor in the 2nd. instant chemistry right there.

 

[upinsmoke]

Barnes is not a SG. His handles aren't good enough, and he'd have trouble guarding most of the SG's in the league. Why is Robinson undersized when he's listed at 6'10", and we don't know for sure he's not. I heard these exact same comments about Blake Griffin, and you know how that worked out.

Michael Gilchrist only has one weakness in his game, and thats his outside shot. His measurements come from the Adidos Nation games, and they're usually very accurate. Those measurements list him at 6'7.5" with a 6'10" wingspan. I might mention that K. Leonards biggest weakness coming into the league was his outside shot. He's the guy that was killing us last night with his outside shot. Michael Jordan didn't have an outside shot. Dwayne Wade still doesn't.

By the way, those measurements you posted for Terrence Jones came from the same place MKG's came from.

I still pass on Robinson and stand by my comments, of course Barnes CAN play SF but i feel he will be more successful at the 2 spot we will have to see how his game translates in the NBA. Barnes still has the potential to be the best pro player out of this draft so it's not like im saying he's a bum GP could draft him and i'll sleep easy.

5.Cuz
4.JT
3.MKG / Terrence Jones / Barnes (we'll see how it turnes out)