The 2018 NBA Draft

[Deathofthebambino]

Just got home from an extra inning little league semi-final game, and this will probably not come as a surprise for some, but I am fucking stoked that Danny has done absolutely nothing to this point. I want to see the current incarnation of the Celtics play one full season under Brad,.and see what happens. I don't want to see Jaylen or future draft picks going somewhere for someone that may or may not upset what we already have built. Don't do anything, don't trade for anyone, no Kawhi, no Lebron...When that Sacramento picks turns into #2 or #3 next year, then we'll talk about making some moves, especially when #18 is already in the rafters.

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

Danny takes a three-episode turn as Hand of the King.

Everyone wants him dead but he still carries the blessing of the House of Red and the lucky son of a bitch proves unkillable.

 

[Light-Tower-Power]

I'm 100% on the Grayson Allen train if he's still there at 27. He is the prototypical productive Brad Stevens bench guy. He's a dick but he'll be our dick.

 

[amfox1]

Adrian Wojnarowski‏ @wojespn 4s5 seconds ago
Source: Denver has cleared the way to choose Michael Porter Jr. with the 14h pick

 

[Sprowl]

The entire audience is checking their mystical devices.

 

[amfox1]

Adrian Wojnarowski‏ @wojespn 1m1 minute ago
Washington is locked on Troy Brown with the 15th pick, league source tells ESPN.

 

[Ale Xander]

Whoever DA wants I hope it isn't that Grayson. I do not want to cheer for a Grayson. It's like cheering for a Thad or a Clay. Yuck.

I don't care what his name is. I don't want to root for a cheap shot player and we've reached out Dookie quota with players much better

 

[TripleOT]

If Porter can get healthy, Nugs willvhave a lot of firepower.

 

[koufax32]

Adrian Wojnarowski‏ @wojespn 4s5 seconds ago
Source: Denver has cleared the way to choose Michael Porter Jr. with the 14h pick

 

[Reverend]

Just got home from an extra inning little league semi-final game, and this will probably not come as a surprise for some, but I am fucking stoked that Danny has done absolutely nothing to this point. I want to see the current incarnation of the Celtics play one full season under Brad,.and see what happens. I don't want to see Jaylen or future draft picks going somewhere for someone that may or may not upset what we already have built. Don't do anything, don't trade for anyone, no Kawhi, no Lebron...When that Sacramento picks turns into #2 or #3 next year, then we'll talk about making some moves, especially when #18 is already in the rafters.

 

[Ale Xander]

Just got home from an extra inning little league semi-final game, and this will probably not come as a surprise for some, but I am fucking stoked that Danny has done absolutely nothing to this point. I want to see the current incarnation of the Celtics play one full season under Brad,.and see what happens. I don't want to see Jaylen or future draft picks going somewhere for someone that may or may not upset what we already have built. Don't do anything, don't trade for anyone, no Kawhi, no Lebron...When that Sacramento picks turns into #2 or #3 next year, then we'll talk about making some moves, especially when #18 is already in the rafters.

#teamdotb

 

[AimingForYoko]

I'm 100% on the Grayson Allen train if he's still there at 27. He is the prototypical productive Brad Stevens bench guy. He's a dick but he'll be our dick.

You stop it. Let me have this. Go cheer for Marchand.

 

[Eddie Jurak]

Porter's slide is reminiscent of Jared "Sully" Sullinger's celebrated tumble down the draft board due to back issues several years back.

In retrospect, Sully should have slid due to knife and fork issues.

 

[amfox1]

John Gambadoro‏ @Gambo987 1m1 minute ago
Being told the Phoenix Suns will select Donte Divencenzo with the 16th pick

 

[Ale Xander]

In retrospect, Sully should have slid due to knife and fork issues.

Knife? More like ice cream scooper

 

[Sprowl]

I'm 100% on the Grayson Allen train if he's still there at 27. He is the prototypical productive Brad Stevens bench guy. He's a dick but he'll be our dick.

He's anybody's dick for another 12 picks.

 

[Merkle's Boner]

Question for those more in the know. How much of Allen going late first is due to him being a dick versus his game not being as good as one might think from watching a few Duke games.

 

[Deathofthebambino]

Is this really the Wizards first draft pick since 2015? Did I hear that correctly?

 

[MuzzyField]

I'm 100% on the Grayson Allen train if he's still there at 27. He is the prototypical productive Brad Stevens bench guy. He's a dick but he'll be our dick.

He's from JAX and wasn't a problem child in HS and comes across well in interviews here. Maybe he should have spent more time with Tebow to balance whatever he learned at Duke.

From watching some summer ball, I can confirm he's not vertically challenged.

If he left early, was he a lottery guy or is this his projection?

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

Just so everybody knows, I’ve ignored amfox for the duration of the draft, so if you respond to him with something super witty and I don’t respond, I’m not overlooking your comedic genius, I just don’t want to be spoiled.

 

[Ale Xander]

"He knows how to play"

Spectacular Bilasian analysis

 

[Papelbon's Poutine]

Is this really the Wizards first draft pick since 2015? Did I hear that correctly?

According to wiki, yes. Though I have no idea how that happens with Stepien rules.

 

[ponch73]

Question for those more in the know. How much of Allen going late first is due to him being a dick versus his game not being as good as one might think from watching a few Duke games.

Duke alum here.

Allen actually regressed as a junior and senior. Despite being athletic, he's not a great finisher or defender. And don't even get me started on his mental issues.

Please pass, Danny.

 

[BigMike]

Question for those more in the know. How much of Allen going late first is due to him being a dick versus his game not being as good as one might think from watching a few Duke games.

I think it is entirely talent. Hit talent is in the 25-40 range in this draft

 

[Sprowl]

"He knows how to play"

Spectacular Bilasian analysis

Monosyllables keep the palette simple.

Or maybe it's palate. He doesn't have much to say regardless.

 

[HomeRunBaker]

According to wiki, yes. Though I have no idea how that happens with Stepien rules.

The Stepien Rule is to cover future picks so a GM doesn't mortgage the future in one shot. It doesn't force a team to make their selection each year.

 

[Papelbon's Poutine]

The Stepien Rule is to cover future picks so a GM doesn't mortgage the future in one shot. It doesn't force a team to make their selection each year.

Ok, I thought it meant you couldn’t trade first rounders in back to back years. Thank you for clarification.

 

[HomeRunBaker]

Question for those more in the know. How much of Allen going late first is due to him being a dick versus his game not being as good as one might think from watching a few Duke games.

He is the same player today as he was as a freshman. He came to Duke developed physically with advanced ball skills.....there wasn't much athleticism for him to grow into any further. I think the concern a GM will have with him is more between the ears as what you see is what you are getting as far as a player goes.

 

[amfox1]

Adrian Wojnarowski‏ @wojespn 20s21 seconds ago
Suns are acquiring Mikal Bridges in a deal that will send Smith to Sixers, league source tells ESPN. Suns will send 2021 first-round pick via Miami in deal too.

 

[MuzzyField]

Duke alum here.

Allen actually regressed as a junior and senior. Despite being athletic, he's not a great finisher or defender. And don't even get me started on his mental issues.

Please pass, Danny.

I agree on the regression, but the question is why? Nagging injury? I'm pretty sure the coaching was at least adequate. Has the staff turned on him?

 

[ifmanis5]

Bridges mom is CRUSHED.

 

[FelixMantilla]

Philly just SCREWED Mikal Bridges.

 

[bankshot1]

Mom is going to be pissed

 

[Deathofthebambino]

Philly trades the hometown boy they just picked in Bridges to the Suns in return for Zhaire Smith, but the key for me is the Suns give up the 1st round pick they own from the Heat next year? That Heat pick could be very, very good, couldn't it? Like top 5-6 good?

Man, Philly is making some really good moves.

 

[Manzivino]

That Miami pick is the only current future unprotected first rounder owed in the league I believe. Surprised Philly got it to effectively move down 4 spots.

 

[Marbleheader]

Bridges mom must be beside herself

 

[luckiestman]

Coming home got traded????

LOL

Anything is Possible!!!!

 

[amfox1]

John Gambadoro‏ @Gambo987 44s44 seconds ago
Crazy final minutes Suns were selecting DiVincenzo but got trade call from Philly and instead made trade with Philly for Mikal Bridges

 

[Light-Tower-Power]

Holy shit. Playing for your hometown, going to be perennial playoff team to Sunstown. What a fucking nightmare.

 

[AimingForYoko]

The Suns might actually be half decent maybe

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

Philly still in asset collection mode. I don’t know enough about these players but with Riley and Spo I’d bet on that pick being no better than high teens.

 

[BigSoxFan]

Zhaire Smith can’t shoot for shit. Weird fit in Philly.

 

[Big John]

Bad move by Philly in my view.

 

[Manzivino]

Philly trades the hometown boy they just picked in Bridges to the Suns in return for Zhaire Smith, but the key for me is the Suns give up the 1st round pick they own from the Heat next year? That Heat pick could be very, very good, couldn't it? Like top 5-6 good?

Man, Philly is making some really good moves.

The Miami pick is owed in 2021. Real upside move potential, I wanted Ainge to target it. I doubt Riley let’s Miami be that terrible in a year they won’t be actively tanking but man that team has some cliff potential.

 

[ifmanis5]

I legit feel bad for Bridges' mom.

 

[Deathofthebambino]

John Gambadoro‏ @Gambo987 44s44 seconds ago
Crazy final minutes Suns were selecting DiVincenzo but got trade call from Philly and instead made trade with Philly for Mikal Bridges

So Philly not only screwed Bridges, they also screwed the other Villanova kid, DiVincenzo at the same time?

Fannnnnnnnnnnnnntastic.

 

[moondog80]

John Gambadoro‏ @Gambo987 44s44 seconds ago
Crazy final minutes Suns were selecting DiVincenzo but got trade call from Philly and instead made trade with Philly for Mikal Bridges

So the Sixers picked him for themselves and then shopped him immediately?

EDIT: That can’t be true. Has to be more to the story.

 

[luckiestman]

John Gambadoro‏ @Gambo987 44s44 seconds ago
Crazy final minutes Suns were selecting DiVincenzo but got trade call from Philly and instead made trade with Philly for Mikal Bridges

Phi Staff 1: Did you see how happy that kid was

Phi Staff 2: Yeah, that was weird. No one should be that happy to come to Philly

Phi Staff 1: Trade him, get whatever you can

 

[Merkle's Boner]

While this may be a smart move by Sixers, I can’t help but think it again looks like their front office is a mess. They will def have some explaining to do around the water cooler.

 

[JCizzle]

I'm sure the Twitter eggs love this move