2012 NBA Draft Discussion

[Chrisksaint]

I know I know it's early, but being a Hornets fan this is what i'm looking forward to the most this season.

College Basketball is now starting to really get into full swing and this seems to be a pretty strong class.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

At this point, I can't even really look forward to this as a Bucks fan. We either blow the pick or if they actually pan out, we'll probably lose them to free agency.

Cup is half full here, eh?

[OSUFan_88]

I'm hoping at the end of the season, we are a top 10 team.

My dream for Lamb is quickly fading, but Beal would be an awesome consolation prize.

[TheMatrix31]

If the Suns miss the playoffs, and even if they make it, this draft is of utmost importance.

Everyone talks about EVERYONE in the draft, and everyone has "upside" or whatever, but the Suns better "hit" (again? Morris looks good right now). Hit big. That's all I'm saying.

If they hit on a lotto pick and we can get a star out of it, that's all the more important in trying to recruit people to come play in Phoenix, considering all the money we'll have to throw at people.

[Chrisksaint]

The more I watch College Basketball the more sure I am Anthony Davis is the #1 draft pick, Andre Drummond has potential but Davis is a much better defender and still has the same potential imo

[Pitfighter87]

#1 Anthony Davis
#2 Harrison Barnes
#3 Andre Drummond
#4 Michael Kidd Gilchrist
#5 Jeremy Lamb

I think thosed guys are the top 5 with Perry Jones,Jared Sullinger,Brad Beal and Thomas Robinson next or either could be in the #4 or #5 spot.One through three is locked up i think

[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pitfighter87

#1 Anthony Davis #2 Harrison Barnes #3 Andre Drummond #4 Michael Kidd Gilchrist #5 Jeremy Lamb I think thosed guys are the top 5 with Perry Jones,Jared Sullinger,Brad Beal and Thomas Robinson next or either could be in the #4 or #5 spot.One through three is locked up i think

I don't think MKG should be drafted that high. And I think Drummond goes back to UConn next year.

I love Lamb's game. Safest pick IMO.

[Dice]

I don't see any potential superstars in this draft. BUT I do see a lot of solid players who might be borderline all-stars. Nothing ultimately special in this draft BUT a lot of guys who can fill roles and be productive.

[OSUFan_88]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pitfighter87

#1 Anthony Davis #2 Harrison Barnes #3 Andre Drummond #4 Michael Kidd Gilchrist #5 Jeremy Lamb I think thosed guys are the top 5 with Perry Jones,Jared Sullinger,Brad Beal and Thomas Robinson next or either could be in the #4 or #5 spot.One through three is locked up i think

Harrison Barnes 2?!

That's pretty high for a guy who cannot create his own shot...or drive.

[RedSceptile]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dice

I don't see any potential superstars in this draft. BUT I do see a lot of solid players who might be borderline all-stars. Nothing ultimately special in this draft BUT a lot of guys who can fill roles and be productive.

It's hard to evaluate talent. There haven't been a lot if surefire superstars for the most part since maybe Dwight Howard (if you told me in 2008 Derrick Riser would be MVP in 3 seasons I'd point you in the direction of some great ocean front property in Alaska).

I think Davis could be a superstar, potentially Drummond and Barnes and Lamb (that length). Hard work beats natural talent if natural talent doesn't work hard.