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re: NBADraft.net 6/24 Mock: Pels picking Nerlens Noel
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:25 pm to Lester Earl
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:25 pm to Lester Earl
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People say no one has ever had to thinner guys like this....but has the opportunity ever presented itself?
yes....but they had ball skills and not just leaping ability.
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Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:30 pm to BayouFann
What pair?
Both had elite ball skills?
Both had elite ball skills?
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:31 pm to THRILLHO
henson plays like a center and has an offensive game. he's better than noel as a center.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:34 pm to Lester Earl
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pair
nevermind my post. missed the pair part. nobody does that shite in a true attempt to win right?!
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:40 pm to BayouFann
Yea im looking for a 4-5 pair that were both on the thinner side.
Everyone says it can't work but I think when you have both guys with such elite shot blocking ability it would cover up the weight deficiency.
People always say we need a banger next to AD but then they knock Noel cause he isn't strong offensively. It's just contradictory. Why does he need to be an offensive force? Can't he just rebound & defend? Clean up offensive glass? Keep possessions alive. Run the floor, catch oops. He doesn't need to be Shaq
Everyone says it can't work but I think when you have both guys with such elite shot blocking ability it would cover up the weight deficiency.
People always say we need a banger next to AD but then they knock Noel cause he isn't strong offensively. It's just contradictory. Why does he need to be an offensive force? Can't he just rebound & defend? Clean up offensive glass? Keep possessions alive. Run the floor, catch oops. He doesn't need to be Shaq
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:45 pm to Lester Earl
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People always say we need a banger next to AD but then they knock Noel cause he isn't strong offensively. It's just contradictory. Why does he need to be an offensive force? Can't he just rebound & defend? Clean up offensive glass? Keep possessions alive. Run the floor, catch oops. He doesn't need to be Shaq
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:49 pm to corndeaux
If Noel falls to 6 (I doubt it), it makes sense to draft the guy. Imagine if he heals quickly and develops his game. It would be pretty intriguing. And I never thought much about the guy because I didn't watch much Kentucky basketball.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:50 pm to corndeaux
But didn't monty sit AD in 4th quarters because he was trying to "protect him"? I think that's why they say we need a banger.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:52 pm to Gtothemoney
Early on I think he sat him vs Dwight Howard
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:52 pm to VOR
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If Noel falls to 6 (I doubt it), it makes sense to draft the guy
Yeah. That means other targets are gone.
Im not a Noel or bust guy. I just dont think there is much difference between any of the guys that are routinely seen as possible picks. Happy with any of the 7 or so we talk.about most
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:53 pm to Lester Earl
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People always say we need a banger next to AD but then they knock Noel cause he isn't strong offensively. It's just contradictory. Why does he need to be an offensive force? Can't he just rebound & defend? Clean up offensive glass? Keep possessions alive. Run the floor, catch oops. He doesn't need to be Shaq
This is about the 7th time I've agreed with LE.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:54 pm to Gtothemoney
I'd be happy if they try a Davis/Noel front court experiment.
ETA: my first time ever agreeing with LE
ETA: my first time ever agreeing with LE
This post was edited on 6/24/13 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:55 pm to Lester Earl
That was late in the season when we blew the 20+ point lead. I think that was the first time Monty acknowledged the rumblings that AD was not on the floor late in the game. He sat a bunch during 4th quarters early in the season.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:55 pm to Gtothemoney
Well we have Lopez on the cheap for two more seasons. It's not the end of the world if we replace Smiht with Noel for the next 4+ years at a cheaper price and let Noel take on a bigger role when he's ready. I know that's not exciting, but I don't think that any player we draft will start this season outside of injuries, with the exception of maybe Porter.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:57 pm to THRILLHO
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Well we have Lopez on the cheap for two more seasons. It's not the end of the world if we replace Smiht with Noel for the next 4+ years at a cheaper price and let Noel take on a bigger role when he's ready. I know that's not exciting, but I don't think that any player we draft will start this season outside of injuries, with the exception of maybe Porter
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:58 pm to THRILLHO
I think there's no way we pass on Nerlens if he's there @ 6.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 9:11 pm to Fun Bunch
2 of colleges elite bigs Runnin dat kentucky defense next to each other. Tasty
Posted on 6/25/13 at 10:22 am to Lester Earl
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People always say we need a banger next to AD but then they knock Noel cause he isn't strong offensively. It's just contradictory. Why does he need to be an offensive force? Can't he just rebound & defend? Clean up offensive glass? Keep possessions alive. Run the floor, catch oops. He doesn't need to be Shaq
Agreed, Lester. Having two skinny guys in the post isn't ideal. I think the risk of taking Noel is worth it at 6. If both of these guys come close to reaching their potential, then that is a GREAT front court. Noel reaching his potential, is a great shot blocker/rebounder, and should be able to finish around the rim ala Tyson Chandler.
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