The Pistons are in great shape for the future. They drafted very well last year and now add Cade to the mix.
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Holding onto this pick is the first good news this franchise has had since James decided he wanted out. Hopefully this is step 1 in the rebuild.
It's gotta be Mobley or Green
Gonna be weird watching a draft where the Rockets have three first round picks (2, 23, 24)
Less than a decade ago we had this.
2012
12 - Jeremy Lamb
16 - Royce White
18 - Terrence Jones
2012
12 - Jeremy Lamb
16 - Royce White
18 - Terrence Jones
More than two decades ago we had the Michael Dickerson (14), Bryce Drew (16), Mirsad Turkcan (18) poo poo poo platter.
Best player we drafted that year was Cat Mobley (2-41)
Best player we drafted that year was Cat Mobley (2-41)
More common than not sadly. In general in that range just happy if you can get a role player.
I'd take Mobley at the number two.
Other guys I like later in the draft:
Sharife Cooper
Davion Mitchell
Corey Kispert
Might have to trade down a bit to get any of these, most mocks have them out in the teens.
Other guys I like later in the draft:
Sharife Cooper
Davion Mitchell
Corey Kispert
Might have to trade down a bit to get any of these, most mocks have them out in the teens.
Kispert got exposed against Baylor: hard pass
My gut today says to take Mobley but I fully get the arguments for Green and Suggs. I do wonder if we can package 23/24 and move into the teens to potentially snag a better player.AG@RICE said:
I'd take Mobley at the number two.
Other guys I like later in the draft:
Sharife Cooper
Davion Mitchell
Corey Kispert
Might have to trade down a bit to get any of these, most mocks have them out in the teens.
Green's ceiling is out of this world.
Wood and Mobley would be fun to watch.AG@RICE said:
I'd take Mobley at the number two.
Right now, it's a toss-up for me between Mobley and Suggs. Green is a close third option.
Broncos said:Wood and Mobley would be fun to watch.AG@RICE said:
I'd take Mobley at the number two.
Right now, it's a toss-up for me between Mobley and Suggs. Green is a close third option.
Wood and Mobley would be unnecessary given other needs. That's why I don't like it. Besides not too many top draft pick skinny bigs have become stars lately.
Boy time really flies, except for Royce White, time just takes the bus for him.Max Power said:
Less than a decade ago we had this.
2012
12 - Jeremy Lamb
16 - Royce White
18 - Terrence Jones
YNWA_AG said:
Kispert got exposed against Baylor: hard pass
I'm not high on any of his abilities except shooting....but oh brother can he shoot it. Could be a Joe Harris type player that adds tremendous value just from his ability to shoot.
Green is a tough one for me. He was good, but didn't really dominate the G league. He seems like a me first chucker, but his athletic ability is tops in the draft. I wouldn't be mad if we ended up with him, but he is still a raw project. So is mobley though.
I really think mentality is super important. Hopefully Stone will find us the winner during the predraft interviews.
I really think mentality is super important. Hopefully Stone will find us the winner during the predraft interviews.
Max Power said:
Less than a decade ago we had this.
2012
12 - Jeremy Lamb
16 - Royce White
18 - Terrence Jones
I still dream about pairing those 3 with Chandler Parsons, Josh Hill, D Montiejunas, Morris, Chase Budinger,.
What could have been.
I'm wondering if it is possible that detroit passes on Cade. They are a dumb franchise, they could possible over think the pick.
I read one random unsubstantiated rumor that they really value Suggs leadership more than anything in the draft.
Please oh please pass on Cade....
I read one random unsubstantiated rumor that they really value Suggs leadership more than anything in the draft.
Please oh please pass on Cade....
They won't...maybe trade down but the #1 pick will be Cade
Wonder if Stone would try to swap with Detroit in order to block somebody else from doing the same. Then take Cunningham 1 overall and allow Detroit to take Suggs or whoever they desire at 2. Of course it would all depend on cost, but I think you at least have to explore it.Aggie09Derek said:
They won't...maybe trade down but the #1 pick will be Cade
Maybe. You might even offer wood and picks to take on k love and number 3.
Draft Mobley and green at 2 and 3.
Draft Mobley and green at 2 and 3.
Wood right now is worth more than 3rd pickYNWA_AG said:
Maybe. You might even offer wood and picks to take on k love and number 3.
Draft Mobley and green at 2 and 3.
I wonder if 2,23,24 would be enough to swap for 1. If Detroit isn't 100% sold on taking Cade it might be.
Unless they just didn't like him at all - don't think it would be. Would probably need to be #2 plus a producing player on a good contract.
Yea, it will be interesting to follow. Hollinger put out a pretty good breakdown on the Athletic about his top 20 prospects. Obviously had Cade 1, but the top 4 was interesting. Mobley was 2, Scottie Barnes from Florida State was 3, and Alperen Sengun from Besiktas (Turkish League MVP) was 4. Then Green and Suugs.Aggie09Derek said:
Unless they just didn't like him at all - don't think it would be. Would probably need to be #2 plus a producing player on a good contract.
As it stands today, if we can't have Cade, give me Mobley. Then throw some darts at 23/24.
With the current timeline for the Rockets, I think they'd be crazy to not trade Wood for the 3rd pick straight up. That would be a great deal for the Rockets imo.Aggie09Derek said:Wood right now is worth more than 3rd pickYNWA_AG said:
Maybe. You might even offer wood and picks to take on k love and number 3.
Draft Mobley and green at 2 and 3.
KPJ, Mobley, and green would all be 20-18 years old. Not a bad core
I honestly know nothing about the G league guys, but replacing Green with Suggs also would be a hell of a core imo. I just think if Wood performs to the point that he's worth more than the 3rd pick, the Rockets won't be able to compete while he's on his current contract, and then he gets real damn expensive in that case.YNWA_AG said:
KPJ, Mobley, and green would all be 20-18 years old. Not a bad core
This is a 2-3 year rebuild. Especially with Wall's contract. Might as well act like it.
I really like this kid Max Abmas from Oral Roberts. Not too much predraft buzz about him, but he could be a steal.
Shot 40% from 3pters @ 8 attempts a game. Also hit almost 90% of his free throws....oh ya, he led the NCAA in scoring. He is short and probably can't hang on D, but he has NBA skill.
Shot 40% from 3pters @ 8 attempts a game. Also hit almost 90% of his free throws....oh ya, he led the NCAA in scoring. He is short and probably can't hang on D, but he has NBA skill.
With the recent Lillard news....
+ we offer a million draft picks
+ we offer a million draft picks
I assume you're talking about him for our 22 and 23 picks?
Would take our #2 pick for them to even consider
Wood + #2 and they get an expiring Gordon contract; would at least make them think about it.
Wood + #2 and they get an expiring Gordon contract; would at least make them think about it.
Absolutely. I haven't seen him in many mock drafts. One of them had him going at 28 to the sixers. We could easily get him 22/23.HotardRat said:
I assume you're talking about him for our 22 and 23 picks?
If we get a really good offer, I might be ok with trading the number 2 and moving back for more picks.
I like mobley, but his thin frame and lack of shooting are red flags. If we got a really good offer to move back, it might be worth it. Everyone thinks it is only a 4-5 player draft, but there are a bunch of intriguing players this year. Scottie Barnes for example could have a similar impact as Mobley at the next level. Neither can shoot, both play great defense. In general, none of the players in this draft are "perfect" so it might be better to get more overall picks instead of sitting at #2 (unless detroit passes on Cade...then you take him without thinking twice)
I don't see the Blazers moving Lillard unless a gun is held to their head. There is no way Lillard is putting out an ultimatum to play for the Rockets, he is better off staying with the Blazers. I think he gets traded to a legit contender or not at all.
Based on the games I've watched, Lillard's career FG % in Toyota Center is .983.
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