2018 NBA Draft

[Bryan_Wilson]

Next years class sucks compared to this. If it's not a top 5 pick it's not that big of a deal. The top 5 this year would be above all 5 next year or something I read a while back.

[Underdog]

I’ve been against giving up assets for Doncic, but a heavily protected pick makes it completely palatable. I’m all on board the Doncic train.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by Skywalker

@ShamsCharania: Sources: Protection on Dallas' 2019 first-round pick to Atlanta in Luka Doncic/No. 3 deal: 1-5.

Fuck it, I’m good.

[Male30Dan]

WOW... Unbelievable...

[Skywalker]

I wonder if it's protected any further than 2019

[DevinHarriswillstart]

I'm all on board the Doncic train, but giving up future first rounders without getting another first rounder this year definitely isn't ideal.

I like that Luka comes in right away to make a difference.

[tap2390]

Great move... next year's draft is weak. We got the guy who would go #1 if not for Ayton. Fantastic move. FANTASTIC MOVE.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

So happy for Bamba and knew it would be next in line.

[satrekker]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

So happy for Bamba and knew it would be next in line.

Same. I like him and hope he does well.

[EricaLubarsky]

Poor Mo. Dude is going to hate it there.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Poor Mo. Dude is going to hate it there.

He didn’t look too thrilled with that destination.

[tap2390]

I just can't believe it. Yes we somewhat mortgaged our future, but we desperately needed some offensive skill and we got THE skill guy.

[EricaLubarsky]

Carter 7th

Porter dropping like a stone

[j0Shi]

That means we're picking random bigs in the second round, right?

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by j0Shi

That means we're picking random bigs in the second round, right?

C. Metu or M. Robinson would be great.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Looks like Porter jr's injury concerns are real. Comparing yourself to giannis is the icing on the dumb dumb cake.

[rimrocker]

We didn't take on any salary and this should help our FA efforts.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by rimrocker

We didn't take on any salary and this should help our FA efforts.

Mark is that you?

[SMC0007]

Wow. I wanted Doncic but thought it was out of reach. Bamba grew to be my 2nd choice. So I'm excited af.

Trae young is probably gonna be a baller and provide more for Atl than what Doncic could do they got a decent deal.

Awesome stuff

[Skywalker]

Thought CHI was gonna go with MPJ for sure tbh

[EricaLubarsky]

Cavs take Sexton.

Still no Porter

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Bobby Karella's number one pick was Doncic, so I'm very happy about that. His second pick was JJJ, who was going to be picked by Memphis anyway.

Hey, if Doncic is as good as people say, then we'll be golden. Donnie's job rests on this pick for sure. Glad he made it though and not Cuban.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

I will also say this...Doncic looks like a guy who will make players better. That's what you want when it comes to free agency.

[GermanStandard]

Atlanta Fans going crazy check their Twitter. They are disgusted. We fleeced em

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Wow, Sexton at 8 is a surprise.

[tap2390]

Damn I got the Cleveland Sexton pick right a few mocks ago lol.

[EricaLubarsky]

NYK get Knox

Still no Porter. Only 76ers left in the top 10

[satrekker]

I'm starting to feel bad for Porter. Health issues suck. :-(

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by satrekker

I'm starting to feel bad for Porter. Health issues suck. :-(

This year's version of Giles.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Knox is a great pick for the knicks. I love Mikal, but Knox is this year's sleeper.

[DIRK LEGIONS]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Knox is a great pick for the knicks. I love Mikal, but Knox is this year's sleeper.

I live here in nyc and they hate pick wanted shi bridges or porter

[tap2390]

I just realized something.... Clint Capela here we come!!!!

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Do Sixers pick Porter or Bridges? Wow, what a choice!

[Male30Dan]

What position is Doncic playing for us? DSJ?

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by Male30Dan

What position is Doncic playing for us? DSJ?

SF? At 6'8" he plays like a guard, but on defense he has to defend forwards.

Smith is still PG but has to learn to play off ball.

Barnes either going back to PF or we have a glut at SF.

[Bryan_Wilson]

I really like Bridges to Philly. Perfect fit.

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

I really like Bridges to Philly. Perfect fit.

Agreed tbh

[Male30Dan]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

SF? At 6'8" he plays like a guard, but on defense he has to defend forwards.

Smith is still PG but has to learn to play off ball.

Barnes either going back to PF or we have a glut at SF.

Yeah, that's the only way I could see it working myself. Hmm... Not 100% ideal, but man, exciting.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

SF? At 6'8" he plays like a guard, but on defense he has to defend forwards.

Smith is still PG but has to learn to play off ball.

Barnes either going back to PF or we have a glut at SF.

No no. Dont try to wedge Mathews in at the 2 or Barnes at the 4. Barnes can defend guards better at this point than Doncic. Occasionally Barnes can play pf but that's not where he is best. He will still unquestionably be relied on to be our scorer tho.

DSJ
Doncic
Barnes
Powell / Dirk
FA - Motley

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

No no. Dont try to wedge Mathews in at the 2 or Barnes at the 4. Barnes can defend guards better at this point than most p forwards, and you have to feel he can defend better than Doncic. Occasionally Barnes can play pf but that's not where he is best. He will still unquestionably be relied on to be our scorer tho.

DSJ
Doncic
Barnes
Powell / Dirk
FA - Motley

Barnes was terrible at the PF. His natural position is SF and Rick even said his experiment of Barnes at the PF was a failure that wouldn't continue.

Matthews was equally bad at SG as SF. He was just sort of a failure all around, but as a 3/D guy, he could be alright.