Who you got? I have been completely an advocate of tanking pretty much since Yao went down for year. I am still on the fence, but I am at the point of thinking top 3-5 draft pick or else there is nothing of great interest to Rockets. So if Rockets don't tank NOW, there is no point in insisting upon it because this is NOT a super deep draft. As for me I'd love Perry Jones, who I think IF he learns how to play D, could be the perfect superstar for this team. As a backup Enes Kanter intrigues me, he has a lot of hype behind him, I haven't seen him play, so I am not sure why. A nearly 7' center with hype doesn't come along that often though. Since SF and C are 2 positions this team needs the most, even though there are pretty solid PFs, PG, SG on here, I just don't understand What about you guys?
Omg I failed, I meant to put in a Poll, forgot to click button, sorry I can't edit these were options: Perry Jones Enes Kanter Jared Sullivan Kyrie Irving Derrick Williams OTHER
Perry Jones, Kemba Walker, Kyrie Irving, Motiejunas, Sullinger. But be prepared for Rox to trade our lottery-pick for proven intangibles.
Perry Jones is going to be very mediocre at the next level. He doesn't have the mental snap to be a top NBA performer. I voted for Kyrie. It's a no-brainer as far as I am concerned. My second choice at this time would be Sullinger. You can't overlook a guy playing in a loaded conference, leading his team to an undefeated season and top ranking. He's a big time baller.
I voted for Kyrie Irving. But there's no way we'll get him, unless Morey can exceed my expectations...
Yall are crazy going with Perry Jones, remember what Irving was doing before he had that injury. He looked like the next elite PG out there.
Definitely have to go with irving. He was tearing it up in the games i saw (though it was a small sample size). He has leadership, quickness, vision, can shoot, can defend, high bball iq, high character, can create for himself and others and hes only a freshman. He stepped into the starting pg spot of the national championship team and was an immediate star with the swagger of a veteran. Talents like that don't come around very often. Hed be an upgrade over brooks and lowery. Id go with sullinger next, he has been really impressive and is the best player on the only undefeated team right now. Perry jones is overrated. He has potential, but lacks killer instinct and bball iq. He could develop into a super star, but maybe he just bounces around the league like Anthony randolph.
I picked Irving. I've watched a few Baylor games this year and P. Jones hasn't dominated the way I would expect the #1 pick to.
No superstars in the group but Kanter has the most upside and highest floor, best case is Dirk while worst case is Bogut...i'd take either one. Saying that, Sullinger is my darkhorse to be REALLY good for some team. A VERY solid PF who could come in and help a team win RIGHT now.
Right now: 1. Perry Jones -I tentatively have him #1 because Irving might be better right now, and he may need a 2nd year. But his talent is still very high and we need a big man more than a PG. 2. Irving -Could possibly move to #1 for me, but I have to see how he plays after injury. Season ending injuries scare me a little in how high I value a player. If he comes back strong, I might have to say he is the best player on the board and say we should take him regardless of team need. 3. Sullinger -Undersized or not (at 18 or 19 he may grow a little too) and maybe not the top athlete, but results don't lie. 4. Kanter -again, past injuries scare me, especially with a big man. If we draft mid first round I want Terrance Jones. Watch this guy play. And if we draft late and everybody is gone I would like Chris Singleton. He is regarded as one of the best defensive players in the NCAA. A 6'8 defensive wing-stopper type talent with role-player offense and who would reportedly benefit from playing in an uptempo system.
