Dime Dropper
All-Star
This really deserves it's own thread as not everyone will see it in the draft pick thread. I'm going to quote Ninjabiscuit as he brought our attention to it:
PDA wants fans input for the draft
- Thread starter Dime Dropper
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Well...
To be honest, I know less about college players than plenty of folks here. Baja gets top billing in my book, and there are several others I probably would trust more than my own lying eyes!
ninjabiscuit
Bench
I've never heard of a team soliciting draft advice from fans. I think it's pretty cool. I hope some of the people who know a lot about potential draftees (like Baja, as the Captain said) have time to submit something.
It might just be a fancy way of getting free info from the public, but it's still a great idea, and another example of why I love this new group.
p.s. Note that it's not just one person per submittal...you can form a team of up to three people and submit info. Sort of like the www.Kingsfans.com post-game grades.
CurseOfTheSalmons
Starter
omg, i have the time to do this.
Dime Dropper
All-Star
I'd love to submit something but it doesn't seem to be open to international fans. Unless someone else wants to let me join their team.
kennadog
Dog On It!
Thanks. I have been absent too long around here.
The contest as posed is weighted very heavily toward advanced statistical analysis. In other words, they're looking for a unique math equation that will produce a reliable BPA hierarchy. It doesn't say that they'll base their decision entirely on this kind of thinking, but the fact that they're going through this much effort does suggest that it will be a big part of their decision-making process. The kinds of submissions that I would expect them to take seriously are going to make an attempt to predict relative NBA success based on quantifiable data and apply that toward this current group of prospects. I'm skeptical about any process that relies entirely on quantitative data, but there may be some value in putting forth the effort.
Just off the top of my head I've got a couple ideas of how such an equation might go but I don't have an advanced math background so my methodology is likely to be enormously tedious. Not sure that I'm up to it, and the official rules disqualify me because I'm employed by an NCAA university, but I may submit something anyway just to get it read.
Just off the top of my head I've got a couple ideas of how such an equation might go but I don't have an advanced math background so my methodology is likely to be enormously tedious. Not sure that I'm up to it, and the official rules disqualify me because I'm employed by an NCAA university, but I may submit something anyway just to get it read.
SCKingsfan
Bench
I say we collective campaign for Baja or CruzDude for knowledge of college talent, and Bricklayer for networking and asst GM jockeying.
randymoss1881
Starter
Anyone but Aaron Gordon please
Gary
All-Star
If we're starting a team I would love to get in on it. I watch college basketball nightly during the season. I have a pretty good grasp on who would I think would fit here as well. Not to mention I have done pretty well on drafts in the past.
As it stands now, if we get a top 3 it's got to be Embiid.
7th or 8th we see if Smart drops to us, and if he does not then we trade the pick.
As it stands now, if we get a top 3 it's got to be Embiid.
7th or 8th we see if Smart drops to us, and if he does not then we trade the pick.
The Hammer
All-Star
This actually a legit good idea.
I'd be shocked if at least one of the final two advisors wasn't from this site.
At the very least this will reduce the inevitable, really annoying fan bitching that immediately follows the pick. Cause hey, you weren't good enough to convince the GM to draft your guy... and you actually had the chance.
At best, we could really be tapping into the collective wisdom of the fanbase, and then focus that into a couple REALLY well informed fans.
It's more than a marketing ploy, although it's a good one at that.
I like it.
I'd be shocked if at least one of the final two advisors wasn't from this site.
At the very least this will reduce the inevitable, really annoying fan bitching that immediately follows the pick. Cause hey, you weren't good enough to convince the GM to draft your guy... and you actually had the chance.
At best, we could really be tapping into the collective wisdom of the fanbase, and then focus that into a couple REALLY well informed fans.
It's more than a marketing ploy, although it's a good one at that.
I like it.
Albatros
Starter
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
And Capt. Factorial for numerical street cred.
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KingMilz
Guest
Well the fans are a massive step up from the Jimmer/Robinson draft picks tbh
Entity
Hall of Famer
I am on board with Embiid. About smart. Now I'm assuming IT is not retained in this scenario. Going forward from that. This is will be a pivotal year. We must show marked improvement. I don't think it can be done with a rookie and a second year guy at the helm playing pg. you can do it with Embiid getting a lot of time and with McLemore. This is my opinion of course but I think an experienced pg is needed. I.e. Lowry, Teague, Rondo. Of course there are more on the list but that is the top three talent wise that I think could be acquired.
Big Cuz 15
All-Star
i think the trio would be good to be in the war room. KF's big three lol
Agree with this recommendation. I know nothing of these players. I have the utmost confidence in PDA and his staff.
How hard is the NBA draft? Pretty darn hard at least to be assured of coming out of it with something of value. It was hard enough when 80% were college seniors. Now it's more of a crap shoot. It's like picking a thoroughbred yearling and getting a legitimate entry for the Kentucky Derby. Just look at how the top 10 have panned out over the years.
Entity
Hall of Famer
Very hard. One mistake in judgement could cost you championship contention. Biggest ever was Bouie over Jordan. Darko over Carmelo. The Greg oden bust. Those that hit closer to home. Douby over rondo. Robinson over lillard. List goes on. Draft is very hard
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