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Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by RichRocket, Jun 7, 2001.

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  1. RichRocket

    RichRocket Member

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    I've been seeing this Houston Wildcats headline for a few days now, so why don't we just capitulate:

    #13 -- Loren Woods
    #18 -- Richard Jefferson
    #23 -- Gilbert Arenas

    Arenas may not be appropriate, but the chemistry might be awesome.

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    #1 RichRocket, Jun 7, 2001
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    That team couldn't beat Oregon and you expect them to beat...the Los Angeles Lakers?

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    #2 ElGrandeQueso, Jun 8, 2001
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    I have heard reports that Arenas is climbing on teams draft charts, and he would be a good combo guard, but this team doesn't need another undersized guard. If the Rockets got those 3 players, minus Arenas plus Cisse, I'd be ecstatic.

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    I heard same thing about Arenas.

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    #4 ROXRAN, Jun 8, 2001
  5. RichRocket

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    EGQ: Even the mighty Lakers lost some games, too.

    While this scenario was posted tongue-in-cheek, it is not at all unrealistic. Each of these three players has been rumored to be taken by someone on or before the slot I indicated.

    The selection of this trio is entirely realistic--losses to Oregon notwithstanding.

    The valid question is how desireable it would be.

    My suggestion was inspired by the recent constant headline about Houston Wildcats and the criticism I see posted here on Houston's tendency to seek "chemistry" picks over what some consider more "athletic" picks with greater potential.

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    #5 RichRocket, Jun 8, 2001
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    I heard that Arenas is slipping because he measured in at 6'1.5". That is not an adequate size for a two guard unless it is Iverson.

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    #6 Stevierebel, Jun 8, 2001
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    How about the Terp connection with Walt, Stevie, and Morris. And then try to draft another of their seniors in the 2nd round.

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    #7 vj23k, Jun 8, 2001
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    Arenas 6-2 or not, has game...

    Great 3 pt shooter, great penetrator, great in transition...

    And he's an adequate defender...

    Besides, does size REALLY matter all that much if you can play zone defense?

    I really doubt that he'll be left in the position to be playing interior defense...

    Granted you would like him to be taller, but pound for pound I think he's the best SG in the draft...

    I think he and Forte are about equal, but I would give a slight edge to Arenas because he has more athleticism...



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    #8 kidrock8, Jun 9, 2001
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    Arenas's game reminds me a lot of Iverson's game. Granted I know he's not as good as Iverson, but he has the same demeanor to score, the same hard-nosed style of ball.

    I think he can become a productive starting 2 guard in this league if he is put into a good situation. Utah and Sacramento would be great places for him. They actually have a shot at getting him, too.

    I wouldn't be suprised if the Rockets picked him up at #23. He'd be insurance if Moochie didn't resign, and if Moochie does resign (which will probably happen), ship him off to Sac among others in a sign and trade. [​IMG]

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