Washington Wizards 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread

[SmootSmack]

With the 2011 NBA Draft this Thursday I think we can start a new thread now

[FRPLG]

Josh Smith anyone?

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Josh Smith anyone?

Hell naw... while I love his athleticism and blocking ability, the city of Atlanta's collective gasp before he chucked a long ball tells me no way.

Crossing my fingers that Kanter slips to 6, somehow. I'm on the fence about Vesely- haven't seen enough of him to say either way. The wild card is Jonas Valanciunas, who may not play for a year (but may be the best center prospect in the draft).

I still like Biyombo as a raw, defensive presence... he's projected anywhere from 5 to 19, so hopefully we could steal him at 18.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by itvnetop

Hell naw... while I love his athleticism and blocking ability, the city of Atlanta's collective gasp before he chucked a long ball tells me no way.

Crossing my fingers that Kanter slips to 6, somehow. I'm on the fence about Vesely- haven't seen enough of him to say either way. The wild card is Jonas Valanciunas, who may not play for a year (but may be the best center prospect in the draft).

I still like Biyombo as a raw, defensive presence... he's projected anywhere from 5 to 19, so hopefully we could steal him at 18.

Thoughts on the 6th and 18th to 3rd for Kanter rumor?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Thoughts on the 6th and 18th to 3rd for Kanter rumor?

He's a third pick? Stay with what they got and go big at 6th and SF at 18 or SF with both picks.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

He's a third pick? Stay with what they got and go big at 6th and SF at 18 or SF with both picks.

Agreed. Right now I just can't see that Kanter is worth moving up for. I know a lot of people are intrigued by his potential but I'm not prepared to take that risk

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Thoughts on the 6th and 18th to 3rd for Kanter rumor?

I'd do it with the understanding that we may be losing out on a solid role player at 18 (Faried/will grit my teeth if Biyombo drops to that spot). But I'm of the belief that in the NBA, the team that comes out with the best player usually ends up the winner. I've been sold on Kanter for a while now and I'll be happy if we come out of the draft with him.

And I don't see a reason why EG won't try to trade back into the first round if we lose the 18. If we are interested in trading, I say wait until Thursday night to see what shakes out early. Kanter may even drop to 6, depending on what happens with the point guards and Toronto's interest in Vesely.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Josh Smith anyone?

I would send our 6th and Blanche in a heartbeat. This is one of the type of players we need. Physical and an effing banger inside. Strong defensively who can net 15-16 pts. I think this guy would help the development of Javale McGee. Would be a good combo inside. I didnt like him playing so high in the playoffs, but when he is around the basketball he the type of player that demands attention on both ends of the court from the other team. Josh Smith wont come here, but he is the type of player we need.

[SmootSmack]

They seem to really like Jordan Hamilton at 8 if he's there and they stay at 16

[itvnetop]

I'm scared to death of drafting Vesely, however... from what I've read, the dude shoots 44% from the line (where his strength will be getting to the rim) and can't rebound for a man his size. The only video I've seen of him is full of dunks. He may be able to run with Wall, but it just sounds too much like Yi. However, Yi didn't win Euro player of the year...

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by itvnetop

I'm scared to death of drafting Vesely, however... from what I've read, the dude shoots 44% from the line (where his strength will be getting to the rim) and can't rebound for a man his size. The only video I've seen of him is full of dunks. He may be able to run with Wall, but it just sounds too much like Yi. However, Yi didn't win Euro player of the year...

Im generally scared to death any foreign player. The game is very different over there. Too me Vesely is a horrible pick at 6th, then again I really dont see a "safe" pick at 6th, everyone has a question mark. Our second pick in the first I would easily stand behind Chris Singleton outta FSU, defensive standout.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Im generally scared to death any foreign player. The game is very different over there. Too me Vesely is a horrible pick at 6th, then again I really dont see a "safe" pick at 6th, everyone has a question mark. Our second pick in the first I would easily stand behind Chris Singleton outta FSU, defensive standout.

What about Leonard at 6?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What about Leonard at 6?

I like what I read, never seen the kid play. Heard defensively strong with great size, smart, goes to the basket well. Heard has a hard time catching and shooting and cant hit NBA 3 consistantly which at the SF position he will have to do eventually. I like his potential, but really unsure. I hate to be that guy, but if brendon knight is there at 6 we should give a long look.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Im generally scared to death any foreign player. The game is very different over there. Too me Vesely is a horrible pick at 6th, then again I really dont see a "safe" pick at 6th, everyone has a question mark. Our second pick in the first I would easily stand behind Chris Singleton outta FSU, defensive standout.

Singleton is a beast... I think he'll be gone earlier than our second pick, however.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Im generally scared to death any foreign player. The game is very different over there. Too me Vesely is a horrible pick at 6th, then again I really dont see a "safe" pick at 6th, everyone has a question mark. Our second pick in the first I would easily stand behind Chris Singleton outta FSU, defensive standout.

I'm glad I was wrong and that he fell to us. Singleton at 18 eases my Vesely pain...