I'm excited about these picks guys. A lot of interesting players available in the second round. Hopefully Dork Elvis pulls off some clean trades and we re-stock our depth with some nice looking rookies.
I wonder if these picks alone would be enough to dump Anderson's contract on somebody. If Morey could pull that off and then use the cap space on a superior player in free agency, I'd say this was a pretty successful offseason. But if that doesn't happen, I'd love if they could draft a decent 3 and D SF or a stretch big that could feasibly contribute sooner rather than later. That an a European player to stash would be a solid draft night.
I have more confidence in Morey's late first/early second drafting ability than higher in the lottery tbh.
This was retweeted by Woj, too. Gotta think that if the Rockets trade into that range, it's to be part of a package to somewhere else.
@Clutch made a good point on twitter that Charlotte at 11 might be a place that might like a Vet. Steve Clifford likes those vets.
That's a good point. They have plenty of youth on that team already. The opportunity seems to be there to move up.
The draft has always been Moreys weakness IMO. Maybe i just cant get over morris >kawahi but if we do trade up i sure hope its for George because this looks to be a very top heavy draft
Rockets not likely to stay put with picks #43 and #45......but if they do, I like Dwayne Bacon & Alec Peters. Dwayne Bacon reminds of a cross between or in the mold of Jimmy Butler/Justice Winslow; eventually. Final college year...................Pts..........3PM...............3PA.................3P%..............FT%.....................PER... Butler:....................................15.7...........0.5.................1.6..................34.5%...........78.3%.................24.7.... Justise Winslow.....................12.6...........1.2.................2.8..................41.8%...........64.1%.................22.3.... Dwayne Bacon (35 gms)......17.2...........1.6.................4.9..................33.3%...........75.4%.................20.8.... Knock on Bacon is little to no rise on shot. Can be worked on. Jason Kidd couldn't hit 3's out of college. And defense. Let Bzdelik work with him on his defense. Can improve. Alec Peters allows the Rockets to move on from Ryan Anderson. Younger version. Rockets will probably draft a euro stash guy with #43 pick and Alec Peters with #45 if available. Works with free agent plans more than likely. IMO.
DM would probably have to add Harrell or Dekker plus Bev to get at 12 IMO. I think Detroit is more desperate for vets than Charlotte. Edit: I forgot that the Pistons have Ish and Beno, but Bev does add toughness to their shaky team. It's gonna be very hard for Morey to get into the lottery.
I'm excited like always even though we most likely will end up drafting in the second round and stashing that pick. July first should be interesting
Draft express currently has us taking Mathias Lessort and Frank Mason, with Oliver/Sumner going after our picks, I'd be happy with that outcome or any combo out of those 4 players.
Proven vets are highly valued to some coaches and GMs. A proven, what-you-see-is-what-you-get talent that nabbed a high lottery pick was Shane Battier for example. I believe it was for our 8th pick. That being said, I do see Bev and 2nds being offered for that sort of jump. I wouldn't be surprised if we did give up more for the pick, especially if the pick is to be flipped for an available stat like PG, Porzingis, etc.
