NBA Thread

[theblujay]

Where have you read these articles? Anyone that says Parker is a lock for 1st probably hasn't watched much college basketball.

 

The only guys who could possibly challenge him are Embiid and Wiggins, but in the end I don't either pass him. Embiid maybe if he starts to absolutely dominate or Parker collapses, but I still think Parker goes first.

 

I think the is a bit overhyped, but it is still very deep with solid players. Hopefully the Raps can get a steal with a late pick.

[jays_fever]

Have read countless articles that are basically pencilling Parker in as a lock for 1st. The only thing that might hold some teams back is the whole Mormon missionary thing (clearly he won't go, but still).

 

Those were probably the same people who claimed Harden would slip out of the top 5-6 because of his lackluster March Madness. Wiggins is going to go number 1 and if a team doesn't take him because he didnt dominate the NCAA, well thats silly.

[dineke]

Those were probably the same people who claimed Harden would slip out of the top 5-6 because of his lackluster March Madness. Wiggins is going to go number 1 and if a team doesn't take him because he didnt dominate the NCAA, well thats silly.

 

Parker has been struggling recently too. I don't think Wiggins is a lock for #1 either though, Embiid has generational talent and is already so skilled after only playing the game for 2 years.

[jays_fever]

Parker has been struggling recently too. I don't think Wiggins is a lock for #1 either though, Embiid has generational talent and is already so skilled after only playing the game for 2 years.

 

Enbiid looks like a future star as well, my point was just more directed towards not judging a player based off half a season during their freshman year. Wiggins has been the most hyped player that I can recall since LeBron.

[dineke]

The only guys who could possibly challenge him are Embiid and Wiggins, but in the end I don't either pass him. Embiid maybe if he starts to absolutely dominate or Parker collapses, but I still think Parker goes first.

 

I think the is a bit overhyped, but it is still very deep with solid players. Hopefully the Raps can get a steal with a late pick.

 

I think both Wiggins and Embiid are better prospects than Parker.

[Dylan]

Watching the Boston feed for the game, man these the announcers are boring.

 

The Raptors are not looking good..

Edited January 16, 2014 by Dylan

[Caper]

Have read countless articles that are basically pencilling Parker in as a lock for 1st. The only thing that might hold some teams back is the whole Mormon missionary thing (clearly he won't go, but still).

 

Just read up in Parker... Not sure how much value to place in character. But he has it in spades.

[Dylan]

Raps down by 7 in the 3rd, nothing is going right for them

[Angrioter]

The 2014 draft class is starting to look slightly overhyped. Both Wiggins and Parker have show some warts this year. Tanking would not ensure as much future success as most previously thought. I don't see the fire in Wiggins. Go watch a young Lebron... That guy NEEDED to win. His intensity and will to improve were off the charts. Dont see that with Wiggins. Parker goes #1 IMO

 

Australian boy Dante Exum is really good

[GD]

I love seeing Primo commercials on TV.

 

Still want to trade into the top 10. The higher the better. I don't /really/ want to settle for like the 9 pick.

[Angrioter]

Wiggins look to raw. He's really good in fastbreak play but.......too raw for me.

Jabari is a stud.

 

The U-17 Dominican Republic has about 6 or 7 men with NBA talent + Karl Towns (Montero, Francis)

[jays_fever]

This just in..boston is f***ing terrible. Toronto basically handed them the game and I'l be shocked if Toronto doesnt end up winning this.

[Dylan]

This just in..boston is f***ing terrible. Toronto basically handed them the game and I'l be shocked if Toronto doesnt end up winning this.

 

Terrible game... leafs aren't playing any better ****

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Welcome back to earth Raps

[jays_fever]

Terrible game... leafs aren't playing any better ****

 

I dont mind them losing to a bad team once in while, but not like this. Even if they go on to win, Casey better kill them at practice tomorrow.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Come on win this.

[Abomination]

I dont mind them losing to a bad team once in while, but not like this. Even if they go on to win, Casey better kill them at practice tomorrow.

 

I'm not really seeing a lack of effort, just bad results. These kind of nights happen.

[Caper]

This is the worst basketball I have ever seen.

[Dylan]

I'm not really seeing a lack of effort, just bad results. These kind of nights happen.

 

I've been switching between the leafs and raps game but what I've seen has been awful

[jays_fever]

Down by 5, 14 seconds left. And they go for a 2. Sums up the entire game.

[dineke]

Casey's gotta go in order for the Raptors to become real contenders in a few years.

[GD]

High draft pick. Ujiri pls.

[dineke]

High draft pick. Ujiri pls.

 

Too late, they've already won too many games.

[John_Havok]

Come on win this.

 

I can't speak for the second half,as I was out of the house, but the first half, the refs just couldn't let them play. Raps were in the penalty 4.5 minutes into the 1st quarter on some very light contact, there was no flow at all.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

They better hold on here. Lowry playing well again but DD was s*** tonight

[John_Havok]

Minnesota 56 points in the paint, TO 30.

 

Won the game, but they're getting killed inside. Can't live by the 3 point shot.

[John_Havok]

Just watched Durant beat Golden State by himself... That was crazy to watch.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Minnesota 56 points in the paint, TO 30.

 

Won the game, but they're getting killed inside. Can't live by the 3 point shot.

 

That big Serb guy was awesome. If the Raps had someone like that (maybe if Val fills out a bit more) it'd make a huge difference.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Lol hearing some rumblings about the possibility of VC coming back home. Grange is doing a piece on him on Weds on SN. Looks interesting. He can still play at 37 and is on a cheap expiring deal. I don't think he'd be as big of a distraction as most would think. Who knows, maybe we light a fire under him and he plays over his head? Low risk/high reward and it'd be a great PR move.

[connorp]

Lol hearing some rumblings about the possibility of VC coming back home. Grange is doing a piece on him on Weds on SN. Looks interesting. He can still play at 37 and is on a cheap expiring deal. I don't think he'd be as big of a distraction as most would think. Who knows, maybe we light a fire under him and he plays over his head? Low risk/high reward and it'd be a great PR move.

 

Jesus.. sometimes you see a player come and go and realize how old youre getting.. in this case, it's the opposite as I cant believe he's still around (and apparently producing no less).. in mlb he would be stoned as an obvious hgh user (37 in NBA has to be at least 42 in mlb) and banned from any post-playing acknowledgment. f***ing Selig