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Dtownsfinest · 03-20-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tcat075

His value is disputed. I've seen him go high (10th overall) and I've seen him go lower (22nd overall) in the mock drafts.

He's certainly not NBA ready, I've heard. His shot needs work and although he's an amazing athlete, he still needs to become a better basketball player. That could be a negative for teams who project to be good soon and want a player who can fill a hole sooner rather than later (do not say "that's what she said" to that...okay?).

LOL. Good point though. I didn't know he's been projected to go as high as 22. I too have seen all over the board but not that low. I think if your the Mavs though i'd go for the project who has the potential to be one of the best players in the draft over the game ready college player. I wonder how serious teams are about giving up their draft picks. It makes no sense to me why a team like the Wiz would trade their draft pick due to money. Rookies don't count that much against the draft.

tcat075 · 03-22-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

LOL. Good point though. I didn't know he's been projected to go as high as 22. I too have seen all over the board but not that low. I think if your the Mavs though i'd go for the project who has the potential to be one of the best players in the draft over the game ready college player. I wonder how serious teams are about giving up their draft picks. It makes no sense to me why a team like the Wiz would trade their draft pick due to money. Rookies don't count that much against the draft.

22 was a guess, I didn't double check the mock drafts, but I know I've seen him around 18th-20th and I think I've seen him slightly higher.

BaylorTMW · 03-24-2009, 11:03 AM

I would love to get Collinson. He plays GREAT perimeter defense. I am worried about his shot, but he can get the rim at least as well as JJ...

mac222b · 03-29-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

LOL. Good point though. I didn't know he's been projected to go as high as 22. I too have seen all over the board but not that low. I think if your the Mavs though i'd go for the project who has the potential to be one of the best players in the draft over the game ready college player. I wonder how serious teams are about giving up their draft picks. It makes no sense to me why a team like the Wiz would trade their draft pick due to money. Rookies don't count that much against the draft.

i agree. rookies are a relative bargain. it doesn't make sense unless they're getting rid of a terrible contract and swapping picks or something. i mean i'd take Arenas from Washington if they'd include a top 3 pick, right? but nothing like that is bound to happen.

alby · 03-31-2009, 04:32 PM

http://www.nbadraft.net/2009mock_draft

I would actually grab Tyreke Evans or Terrence Williams if they are still on the board when we're on the clock.

tcat075 · 03-31-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by alby

http://www.nbadraft.net/2009mock_draft

I would actually grab Tyreke Evans or Terrence Williams if they are still on the board when we're on the clock.

Collison is scheduled to go 2nd round?

Anybody know who this Robert Dozier is that we are projected to draft with our 2nd round pick?

Burn this City · 03-31-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tcat075

Anybody know who this Robert Dozier is that we are projected to draft with our 2nd round pick?

Spare...

alby · 04-01-2009, 02:26 AM

He's a spare.

Terence with our first round. Move up in the second, grab Collison (or Pat Mills if he drops) to be the pg of the future.

I really hope Cuban starts buying some picks this year. Everyone is in saving mode, we can really help our future out.

SMC0007 · 04-01-2009, 10:45 AM

I get the feeling Cuban isn't ever impressed with young college kids and moving up picks or buying up to get them.

mpb319 · 04-01-2009, 11:01 AM

I doubt we draft Blair even if he comes out and is available.
If we were gonna draft a fat undersized power player then we would have jumped at Big Baby Davis 2 years ago when we could have had him in the second round.
In our infinite wisdom we drafted Nick Fazekas...a tall slow white guy who was a bust waiting to happen.

TheMaverick · 04-01-2009, 11:28 AM

I don't want any part of Blair

TheMaverick · 04-01-2009, 11:47 AM

I may be wrong, isn't our 2nd round pick owned by the Pacers this year?

MX425 · 04-01-2009, 01:11 PM

Blair = 6'6" PF...No thanks.

ghazi · 04-01-2009, 01:31 PM

Yes Pacers own 2nd round pick

SMC0007 · 04-01-2009, 01:47 PM

Blair only dreams to be big baby davis in the nba. Lil Big guy

tcat075 · 04-02-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMaverick

I may be wrong, isn't our 2nd round pick owned by the Pacers this year?

Alright.

That did cross my mind, but I then I just figured that it was like the 2011 and 2013 2nd rounders or something since the mock draft listed us as having a draft pick.

tcat075 · 04-02-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Burn this City

Spare...

It's what I figured...thanks.

bobatundi · 04-02-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mac222b

i agree. rookies are a relative bargain. it doesn't make sense unless they're getting rid of a terrible contract and swapping picks or something. i mean i'd take Arenas from Washington if they'd include a top 3 pick, right? but nothing like that is bound to happen.

#1 pick last year got $4.8MM for his first year. Late first round picks are relative bargains; the top 5 or so make a lot of money for a team that is struggling financially.

TheMaverick · 04-03-2009, 10:32 AM

Derrick Rose is worth way more than 5 million IMHO, rookie or not.

so it's a bargain.

me770706 · 04-05-2009, 02:30 AM

i've been more and more impressed with ty lawson, he's been the best player in the tournament

CadBane · 04-05-2009, 03:11 AM

Lol, I love the draftnet comparisons. So Sam Young goes #17 and he's compared to Joey Graham. This Omri cat goes #28 and is compared to Hedo. Sooo...you'd rather draft JG than Hedo...

And Hansbrough as Najera/Madsen? Really? I'm not saying he'll be great, but that's just asinine. Najera and Mark freaking Madsen didn't score at will on a bevy of post moves in college. A more apt comparison would be a limited athlete who was good in the post, but still a role player...like Corliss Williamson.

mac222b · 04-05-2009, 01:45 PM

I'd love it if we could snag Sam Young.

mavs777 · 04-06-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

No Stephen Curry fans? He may go exactly where the Mavs will be picking. Or he should anyway. I've seen him all over mock drafts from the 3rd pick in the draft to 20. The guy can shoot the ball. That's rare for a player in a Mavs uniform.

I agree he is Jet Terry number 2, Terry is 31 he is bound to lose a step in a year or two if the Mavs do keep him, Curry is just like him and could step in and score... The worst thing the Mavs could do is touch pansy B.J Mullens.

mavs777 · 04-06-2009, 02:16 AM

I follow college basketball a lot, my second favorite team is Ucla, Collison quite simply will not cut it in the league as a starter, his jumper is deadly when open but cannot shoot under diress and his size is a problem. One guy I would love to see the Mavs draft is Damien James, he has fully switched over to the wing this season and that reallly helped his stock with his 6-7 frame, he can defend the 2-4 his tenacious rebounding helps him get a bunch of put backs, he is a good defender with very good lateral quickness, if he puts the work in on his footwork could become a lock down defender. Great finisher on the break, I see a lot of raw potential the problem with him though is his handles are like a typical big man.

TheMaverick · 04-06-2009, 08:18 PM

James is a great talent, I don't think he'll be dropping to us though. Too much physical potential to pass up.

Thomas86 · 04-07-2009, 01:15 PM

Get Ty Lawson somehow I don't care what the Mavs have to do...I would love to see Chris Paul and Ty Lawson due battle on the court.

Kidd Karma · 04-16-2009, 05:22 PM

If Pat Mills is available, he should be the pick. Lots of times, these picks won't see much floor time the first season. Keeping him as a primary backup to Kidd, should allow him to bide his trade, while he watches from one of the best. Mills is quick, can score from any where on the floor, reminds me of Tony Parker, his ability not only to get a shot off inside, but to convert. A bit undersized at 5-11 but his quickness more than makes up for. Also excels at leading a break. If he's available, I'd draft him.

alby · 04-16-2009, 11:18 PM

^ I agree with this post.

TheMaverick · 04-17-2009, 10:34 AM

If we draft Mills, what do we do with Barea?

Rick41 · 04-22-2009, 01:48 PM

RICKY RUUUUBBIIOOO

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/9...o-enters-draft

mavs777 · 04-24-2009, 01:14 AM

NO, the only point guard they should consider taking is Evans if he is there, because of his versatility, if Kidd and Barea stays Evans can play the 2 as well as the 1.

Burn this City · 04-24-2009, 06:28 PM

^ He'll be long gone by the time the Mavs pick...the only decent PG we have a shot at is Patty Mills...

mavs777 · 04-26-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Burn this City

^ He'll be long gone by the time the Mavs pick...the only decent PG we have a shot at is Patty Mills...

That is a big stretch, his jumper just is not consistent. If Clark, James Johnson, or James is there were the Mavs pick they better pick one of them, James Johnson would probably make the quickest transition to the NBA of the 3.

Stressboy · 04-29-2009, 04:26 PM

I'm voting for Damian Jones which somehow is in the mock around 27. His handles and foot speed may not be about to really keep up with the Melo's of the world but he is a brandon bass type of athlete with much greater range and ability to play most SF. If we lose Kidd all bets are off on what we do this off season but if we keep this pick then and draft in this spot then I really want Damian Jones to be there.

Mavsfan2thedeath · 04-29-2009, 06:36 PM

how about Curtis Jerrells, the PG from Baylor? i'm a grad student at Baylor and have watched this guy play numerous times. he has the ability to flat out take over games and shooting from range is absolutely no problem for this guy. i have no idea where he's projected to go, but i'd take him in a heartbeat.

tcat075 · 05-09-2009, 11:10 AM

Who is a better player, Darren Collison or Eric Maynor? Or I guess I should say, who is a better fit for the Mavericks?

edit: Also, what about Jrue Holiday or Jeff Teague? Which of these 4 would you most prefer. I think if Ty Lawson falls to us, he's an automatic, but what if we had a choice of one of these 4.

tcat075 · 05-09-2009, 11:23 AM

index of mocks here

http://dcprosportsreport.com/mockdraftdatabase/nba.html

mavs777 · 05-09-2009, 01:12 PM

Derozan will be a top ten pick no doubt

mavs777 · 05-09-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tcat075

Who is a better player, Darren Collison or Eric Maynor? Or I guess I should say, who is a better fit for the Mavericks?

edit: Also, what about Jrue Holiday or Jeff Teague? Which of these 4 would you most prefer. I think if Ty Lawson falls to us, he's an automatic, but what if we had a choice of one of these 4.

I would go with Holliday of those 4, a lock down defender (something the mavs need) and plays very smart and unselfish, can play both the 1 or the 2, I am a Ucla fan but I am not high on Collison, Maynior, or Teague at the next level

darkwitzki · 05-16-2009, 12:17 AM

Yo check this youngster :

Donatas Motiejunas is easily the best known and most talented prospect on the international squad. Standing at a legit 7 feet tall (without shoes), the Lithuanian big currently ranks second in his home country’s domestic league in scoring, and fourth in rebounding. He didn't take long to stand out early in the practice, the time usually reserved for developing skills and offensive concepts

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/...tiejunas-1300/