re: would you deal #6 to MIN for #9 & #26?

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Skills: KCP also projects as a plus defender, moving very well laterally, using his long arms (6'8" wingspan) and quickness to stay in front of guards, and generating a fair number of steals and blocks (2.5 and 0.6 per 40, pace adjusted). Next to the exceptional Victor Oladipo, KCP may legitimately be my favorite defensive wing prospect in the lottery.

...Conclusions: KCP's one of my five favorite players in this draft, joining Noel, Burke, Oladipo, and Otto Porter. I can't help but think he's going to be an absolute steal in the #10 range -- he shoots well, he generates his own shot, he hits the glass, and he defends. Those are four legitimate, valuable NBA skills, and I'd strongly consider taking him over the significantly more hyped Ben McLemore.

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I've been trying not to push KCP too much because I just don't spend much time watching college basketball and figured I might be missing something with KCP compared to other prospects I don't know as well, but I respect Rohan a lot so him jumping on the KCP bandwagon tells me I'm probably not wrong.

I'm starting to really like KCP as well. He could be a steal at 9 if Minnesota ends up getting him.

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pick value doesn't mean better player.

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Thanks for the heads up, but that wasn't what I was saying.

And if Demps feels that way, then I'd rather him take him at 6 than risk him not being there at 9.

Unless of course you draft a player you have rated about equal to KCP at 6 that Minny also really likes, then if KCP is there at 9, you can make the trade. But I don't want to trade back until we know for sure what is there.

Pelicans GM Dell Demps also said they interviewed UNLV's Anthony Bennett.
11:15am - 25 Jun 13

Expectations-wise, Dell Demps said the No. 6 pick "could help you right away, or be a guy that can help you down the line."

Pelicans GM Dell Demps on the No. 6 pick: ``We just want to get a good player that fits.''
11:10am - 25 Jun 13

Asked if he's talked to Cavs about No. 1 pick, Demps said: "I wouldn't speculate or reveal any trade talks. That's not a good thing to do."
11:08am - 25 Jun 13

Along with draft workout, Demps said he met with Ben McLemore on Sunday and traveled to meet Victor Oladipo and Anthony Bennett

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Dell Demps also said they interviewed UNLV's Anthony Bennett.

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Pelicans GM Dell Demps on the No. 6 pick: ``We just want to get a good player that fits.''

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Considering their apparent interest in Copeland, and them liking big 3s/Tweeners/Stretch 4s...maybe they think he's a good fit?

Who knows?

Copeland is a good fit as a bench player, and fringe starter if he can guard 3s (I have no idea if he can). But at 6, you shouldn't be drafting for a bench player/fringe starter, which I think Bennett would be.

Yeah dude we know. We get it. You want McLemore.

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I'd honestly snap up Oladipo in a heartbeat and not look back.

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This x1000

I feel that he is going to be the best player and it won't be close.