re: EG for #5

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Ok, that's fine then. I don't watch college ball but I've read enough here on him to feel that he won't be a piece to build around. If he really was anywhere near as good as the players he's being compared to then he'd currently be the consensus #1 pick. I hope he pans out if he becomes a Pelican, though.

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marck (Indianapolis)
Any chance the Orlando Magic take Victor Oladipo now that they have the 2nd pick?

Chad Ford (1:40 PM)
He's a possibility. We have them taking Trey Burke in our Mock primarily based on need. But I'm telling everyone that will listen -- Oladipo is the guy that GMs love in this draft. May be the only one. I've talked to 14 or 15 who tell me he's their favorite player. Almost zero downside and still significant upside. Not sure he's a fit in Cleveland or Washington -- but Orlando and Phoenix both look like strong fits. Burke may be a bigger need, but Oladipo might be the better player long-term.

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ETA: He's in my top 4 for the Pelicans behind McLemore, Porter, and Burke. Not a fan of Noel, and don't want Bennett.