Embiid doe

[moe94]

No way he's not going 1. :confusedshrug:

[Cold soul]

Easily #1 pick in the upcoming draft.

[215Philly]

Depends on what team

[Olacinco]

He's ours... Fvck everyone else:rant

[Milbuck]

Unless Wiggins magically turns into T-mac or Jabari becomes prime Pippen on defense, there's no excuse for him to not be taken #1, or at least top 2.

[GOBB]

Depends on what team

Bucks? Embiid
Magic? Embiid
Sixers? Embiid
Lakers? Embiid
Celtics? Embiid
Nuggets? Embiid

Yeah it really really depends.

[moe94]

Bucks? Embiid
Magic? Embiid
Sixers? Embiid
Lakers? Embiid
Celtics? Embiid
Nuggets? Embiid

Yeah it really really depends.
bbbbut Utah

[GOBB]

bbbbut Utah

Wiggins

[Joel Embiid]

:dancin :party: :djparty :party: :hammertime: :banana:

[GOBB]

shithead

This

[Jabari Parker]

:dancin :party: :djparty :party: :hammertime: :banana:

:durantunimpressed:

[senelcoolidge]

He should be the #1 pick. It would be great if he stayed in school longer. That means he will be a project his first couple years in the league learning how to play basketball. He has size, an NBA body, and he has decent footwork. I like toughness, but not being dirty.

[Olacinco]

I think 95% of people that talk about this upcoming draft havnt watch any college ball and jus go off some major dikk riding lol

He's playing like a shaq/Duncan/Hakeem biomade manchild and people talkin bout it depends on what team gets 1st..:facepalm

[moe94]

:durantunimpressed:
Where Wiggins at?

[FlagrantOne]

Where is a good place to keep up to date with college prospects? Here in rainy ol' England its (obviously) nay on TV.

[GOBB]

Where is a good place to keep up to date with college prospects? Here in rainy ol' England its (obviously) nay on TV.

draftexpress.com college forum here or Grinder's 2014 lottery prospect thread

[pezt]

Yeah he clearly is the player with the most upside in the draft.
A combo of Giannis and Embiid would be crazy for the Bucks. Then another Top5 pick in the next draft, and you have a future Dynasty

[Jameerthefear]

is he that good?

[moe94]

is he that good?
Took a giant shit on Oklahomo State.

[Olacinco]

is he that good?


2 blocks away from a triple double..
17 11 and 8 blocks..
Against Marcus smart..
Wiggins been a no factor all game..

Yes jameer he's that good lol

[IncarceratedBob]

Oden dominated college too

I'll take Wiggins any day

[navy]

Utah is taking Jabari the Mormon.

[GOBB]

Oden dominated college too

I'll take Wiggins any day

:rolleyes:

[Jameerthefear]

what do ya'll think about the Magic taking him at #1 then. I'm so so scared of a bust though haha

[Olacinco]

Oden dominated college too

I'll take Wiggins any day

Wiggins 3 points.. 1-5 shooting.. 2 rebound.. 1 assist..

Needa stop ridin that D homie

[215Philly]

Wiggins
So I was right :coleman:

[Inferno]

Yeah he clearly is the player with the most upside in the draft.
A combo of Giannis and Embiid would be crazy for the Bucks. Then another Top5 pick in the next draft, and you have a future Dynasty

Buck Dynasty :lol

[senelcoolidge]

is he that good?

He's good. He has a lot of potential. Will have to learn a lot more to be great in the pros. But he has great tools already. Size, already had an NBA body, good foot work, and good instincts. He should be better than Nerlens Noel (200lbs wet, zero offensive game), Greg Oden, and have a bigger post presence than Anthony Davis.

[moe94]

Oden dominated college too

I'll take Wiggins any day
What? Oden beasted. His only issue was injury.

Besides, I'm a huge Wiggins guy but dude has done zero this game. Absolutely looking irrelevant. It's brutal to witness.

[Olacinco]

what do ya'll think about the Magic taking him at #1 then. I'm so so scared of a bust though haha

100 percent dude.. Passing on embiid would be like passing on shaq back in the day

[senelcoolidge]

100 percent dude.. Passing on embiid would be like passing on shaq back in the day
Shaq was way better at LSU than Embiid now. But Shaq played 3 years in college which helped.

[Uncle Drew]

Are we even sure Embiid will enter the draft this year? He's got a lot to learn. Plays like 20 minutes a game due to foul trouble.

Anyway, based on skills, he should easily go #1.

http://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads7/52db0d40d1afa/52db0d40c9e64-Untitled-3.gif

Dream Shake! :pimp:

[Peteballa]

Are we even sure Embiid will enter the draft this year? He's got a lot to learn. Plays like 20 minutes a game due to foul trouble.

Anyway, based on skills, he should easily go #1.

http://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads7/52db0d40d1afa/52db0d40c9e64-Untitled-3.gif

Dream Shake! :pimp:

This literally gave me a boner. Jesus christ.

[Olacinco]

Shaq was way better at LSU than Embiid now. But Shaq played 3 years in college which helped.

It's less of a shaq/embiid comparison, but more of just taking the overall best big man of there generation

[Olacinco]

Shaq was way better at LSU than Embiid now. But Shaq played 3 years in college which helped.

It's less of a shaq/embiid comparison, but more of just taking the overall best big man of there generation

[senelcoolidge]

Wasn't LeBryant Nash heavily touted coming out of High School? What happened to him?

[Milbuck]

A combo of Giannis and Embiid would be crazy for the Bucks. Then another Top5 pick in the next draft, and you have a future Dynasty


Buck Dynasty :lol

http://www.vaq34.com/junk/gifs/dutton_rudy_clap.gif

[ArbitraryWater]

Ohhh I'm so hyped for this draft class :dancin :djparty

[CelticBaller]

Are we even sure Embiid will enter the draft this year? He's got a lot to learn. Plays like 20 minutes a game due to foul trouble.

Anyway, based on skills, he should easily go #1.

http://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads7/52db0d40d1afa/52db0d40c9e64-Untitled-3.gif

Dream Shake! :pimp:
I want him on the celtics now

[Jameerthefear]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ANuA8uvSpMM/Utr9QW_AheI/AAAAAAAABNg/-qAx9CNJCOI/s1600/block.gif

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gMYrSJkJIc4/UtsJEdux83I/AAAAAAAABOA/8AJR8T_6aTw/s1600/block2.gif

[oarabbus]

You would have to be a stupidly incompetent GM to not pick Embiid 1st regardless of what team. It's why picking Sam Bowie and Hakeem Olajuwon over Jordan is the correct decision. You always go with the big man.

[navy]

what do ya'll think about the Magic taking him at #1 then. I'm so so scared of a bust though haha
They have that V guy dont they?

[navy]

He doesnt look 7 foot to me.

[Shade8780]

They have that V guy dont they?
You shouldnt be drafting based on position need, it isnt the NFL. Draft based on best player available.

[oarabbus]

He doesnt look 7 foot to me.

Look again then. Height w/o shoes: 7', Wingspan 7' 5", 240lbs

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Joel-Embiid-7225/

[wakencdukest]

They have that V guy dont they?




You take Embiid anyway. Vucevich will be expendable soon, and you trade him for a point guard.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Twins towers, possibly? Not sure if their offensive games mesh.

[jzek]

Where Wiggins at?

TEams are afraid of drafting another Bennett.

[GOBB]

So I was right :coleman:

No it was a joke

[GOBB]

Are we even sure Embiid will enter the draft this year? He's got a lot to learn. Plays like 20 minutes a game due to foul trouble.

Anyway, based on skills, he should easily go #1.

http://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads7/52db0d40d1afa/52db0d40c9e64-Untitled-3.gif

Dream Shake! :pimp:

Why would he return?

[GOBB]

TEams are afraid of drafting another Bennett.

He's no Bennett

[D-Rose]

He's no Bennett
Yeah. Wiggins isn't polished but he could contribute right away.

[DuMa]

Orlando/Lakers' next big man :bowdown:

[branslowski]

Wouldn't mind Lakers taking Embiid. Want Wiggins tho.

[HylianNightmare]

:dancin :party: :djparty :party: :hammertime: :banana:


next shaq and dwight if he comes to orl:banana:

[Jameerthefear]

we coming back next year hylian. if the knicks and nuggets keep losing too then... :banana:

[HylianNightmare]

They have that V guy dont they?
that ***** trash

[HylianNightmare]

we coming back next year hylian. if the knicks and nuggets keep losing too then... :banana:
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[JohnFreeman]

When someone is being compared to Hakeem, you probably want to draft him

[Jameerthefear]

Hylian you hate Vucci too? :wtf:

[HylianNightmare]

Hylian you hate Vucci too? :wtf:
no i just think he's getting a little overrated by some orlando fans. seriously i have heard some people saying we shouldn't look at embiid because of vuc and that vuc is gonna be a top 5 center in the league:oldlol: on any given day i will call anyone on the roster trash

[STATUTORY]

what do ya'll think about the Magic taking him at #1 then. I'm so so scared of a bust though haha

I think it's a good move, but make sure to develop the lakers future center properly. we want another shaq, not dwight

[JGXEN]

what do ya'll think about the Magic taking him at #1 then. I'm so so scared of a bust though haha
when the magic gets the #1 and drafts a center, its usually a good thing, well at least historically speaking (shaq, dwight)

[Jameerthefear]

no i just think he's getting a little overrated by some orlando fans. seriously i have heard some people saying we shouldn't look at embiid because of vuc and that vuc is gonna be a top 5 center in the league:oldlol: on any given day i will call anyone on the roster trash
maybe one day... we definitely shouldn't overlook embiid though.

[Droid101]

next shaq and dwight if he comes to orl:banana:
Doesn't that just mean the Lakers will inherit him when he's done with you? Yikes!

[HylianNightmare]

maybe one day... we definitely shouldn't overlook embiid though.


no,
no way
no how
NO
NO

[Trentknicks]

Doesn't that just mean the Lakers will inherit him when he's done with you? Yikes!
Lakers didn't really inherit Dwight, he just used them as a rebound after a bad long term relationship with Orlando.

[rhowen4]

Is he good? Can MIA get him?

[Jameerthefear]

Doesn't that just mean the Lakers will inherit him when he's done with you? Yikes!
your team sucks Lebron>>>Kobe

no,
no way
no how
NO
NO
:no:

[Combat Wombat]

Doesn't that just mean the Lakers will inherit him when he's done with you? Yikes!

:banana:

[lakerspng]

Embiid was incredible today. He changed tat game with his defense alone. OK State were afraid to go into the paint, the blocks are only a fraction of the shots he altered because of his paint presence.

Lakers would be a great spot for him. Could just imagine how his game would elevate getting a chance to work with KAJ for a few years.

Wiggins was so passive today, it was strange. I'm all about letting the game come to you and not forcing things but.... you do have to make your presence felt. He's way too willing to sit back and let others dictate the course of his team's fate. Maybe it's nothing at this stage, but I don't know... a little disconcerting.

[Combat Wombat]

Embiid was incredible today. He changed tat game with his defense alone. OK State were afraid to go into the paint, the blocks are only a fraction of the shots he altered because of his paint presence.

Lakers would be a great spot for him. Could just imagine how his game would elevate getting a chance to work with KAJ for a few years.

http://www.allmystery.de/i/t01b12d_Randy_Marsh_covered_in_ectoplasm.jpg

[Done_And_Done]

Are we even sure Embiid will enter the draft this year? He's got a lot to learn. Plays like 20 minutes a game due to foul trouble.

Anyway, based on skills, he should easily go #1.

http://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads7/52db0d40d1afa/52db0d40c9e64-Untitled-3.gif

Dream Shake! :pimp:

When you're touted to be a top 5 pick you generally jump ship and embrace the opportunity. Although low in risk, I would not take the chance on missing out on that top pick money due to injury or the lowering of your stock.

I'm all for polishing your game, educating yourself and simply growing as a human being but I think you gotta make that leap to the next level...

[Done_And_Done]

Is he good? Can MIA get him?

He's bloody awful. You'll have a fair chance at grabbing him in the 25-30 slot... Trust

[secund2nun]

Embiid is easily the #1 pick. Everyone else is way below him. Wiggins is so overrated.

[oarabbus]

Wouldn't mind Lakers taking Embiid. Want Wiggins tho.


:biggums:

Over Embiid? :wtf:

[moe94]

Lakers didn't really inherit Dwight, he just used them as a rebound after a bad long term relationship with Orlando.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l4nq-K82Kqo/Tz5OLnwW8hI/AAAAAAAAAyg/vVZ3SaAyIJc/s1600/wee-bey-gif.gif

[Pointguard]

Are we even sure Embiid will enter the draft this year? He's got a lot to learn. Plays like 20 minutes a game due to foul trouble.

Anyway, based on skills, he should easily go #1.

http://www.imgdumper.nl/uploads7/52db0d40d1afa/52db0d40c9e64-Untitled-3.gif

Dream Shake! :pimp:
I seen two games where he played about 20 minutes and it wasn't due to foul trouble. The coach is bringing him on slowly, really just to keep him. I fully expect him to get more minutes to as March approaches.

He's got a lot to learn, he's only been playing for three years, but which of the top picks is further along than him? Parker is an accomplished scorer but he's going to have major defensive problems. Smart and Randle seem NBA ready with ready bodies but unfortunately they are tweeners and need more skill to move into one of their two positions. I'm not so sure there is an NBA center that is more gifted than Embiid in traditional center skill set/qualities/assetts.

Embiid's learning and skill development in three years doesn't make sense. He hasn't come close to leveling off at any point is still closer to the 90 degree angle than any of the other prospects. It took Hakeem, another great learner, a good 8 years to reach the level we are familiar with. Most players have at least a twelve year upward spiral and peak around 26 or 27 years old. Embiid is on triple accelerated time at the moment. Most of the personal development is at a very high level. His understanding of the team game is also very accomplished.

After three years, he is already reading defenses and doing several things I don't see any NBA center doing: the dribbling out to the three point land and coming back hard to the basket for a layup - with his left hand! The foot work is obvious despite several players paying over $50,000 to not learn. The decisive hard move around the basket including spins and reverse layups - ok in Sacramento you might see that once in awhile.

He is really good already...

[oarabbus]

Embiid better than Hakeem confirmed.

[GovernmentMan]

He's good. He has a lot of potential. Will have to learn a lot more to be great in the pros. But he has great tools already. Size, already had an NBA body, good foot work, and good instincts. He should be better than Nerlens Noel (200lbs wet, zero offensive game), Greg Oden, and have a bigger post presence than Anthony Davis.

You think he'll be better than Greg Oden if Oden never got injured?

[Lebron23]

He's really good.

[BlazerRed]

I guess you could say Embiid is the number 1 seed..

http://instantyeah.org/YEAH.JPG

[moe94]

I guess you could say Embiid is the number 1 seed..

http://instantyeah.org/YEAH.JPG
http://media.twirlit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Yeahhhhh.jpg

[Trollsmasher]

Is he good? Can MIA get him?
Trade Bosh and Heat's 1st round pick to Milwaukee for their pick. They are building on Giannis, Sanders and Knight and need a proven star with experience instead of another prospect

:kobe:

[BlazerRed]

http://media.twirlit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Yeahhhhh.jpg
http://notesfromachair.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/csi_miami_sunglasses.gif

[fandarko]

Took a giant shit on Oklahomo State.

I just watched that.

I am speechless. Shades of Hakeem indeed.

Outstanding footwork, a finesse big man inside, dominant on defense.

Knocks down free throws, up and coming passer.

Can he do it against bigger, stronger and longer opposition?

Probably in a couple of years. But wouldn't be shocked if he starts dominating like Davis in his 2nd year.

Not taking him at no. 1 is a gamble.

It's either him or Wiggins.

[Shade8780]

I wish I saw that game. Cant wait to see him and Wiggins on Wednesday vs Baylor though. Should also be a pretty good game.

[IGOTGAME]

I just watched that.

I am speechless. Shades of Hakeem indeed.

Outstanding footwork, a finesse big man inside, dominant on defense.

Knocks down free throws, up and coming passer.

Can he do it against bigger, stronger and longer opposition?

Probably in a couple of years. But wouldn't be shocked if he starts dominating like Davis in his 2nd year.

Not taking him at no. 1 is a gamble.

It's either him or Wiggins.


Wiggins has some talent but he ain't Embiid doe.

http://youtu.be/JfN0rtpUF0U

^^^highlights from yesterday

[BoutPractice]

As an early believer, he hasn't done anything to disappoint, in fact he's surprised me quite a bit.

For me he's clearly separated himself as the best prospect in basketball right now.

He just needs to stay healthy, stay hungry, and land on the right team. It would be a disaster if his development was ruined by a poor franchise... if you're looking for the next great center, the true heir to Shaq and Duncan, this is the guy nature and circumstances have meant to play that role. He may be the only young player with large enough shoulders to carry on that illustrious tradition. (Perhaps AD but I would classify him as belonging more to the great PF tradition at this point. And I'm still a Cousins skeptic.) None of this is guaranteed: Yao, Bynum, and Oden all could've played that role too, and certainly seemed more destined to do so than Dwight, but injuries/immaturity got in the way, so Embiid needs to be very careful if he wants to get to where his potential can land him.

[WhySoInsecure?]

As an early believer, he hasn't done anything to disappoint, in fact he's surprised me quite a bit.

For me he's clearly separated himself as the best prospect in basketball right now.

He just needs to stay healthy, stay hungry, and land on the right team. It would be a disaster if his development was ruined by a poor franchise... if you're looking for the next great center, the true heir to Shaq and Duncan, this is the guy nature and circumstances have meant to play that role. He may be the only young player with large enough shoulders to carry on that illustrious tradition. (Perhaps AD but I would classify him as belonging more to the great PF tradition at this point. And I'm still a Cousins skeptic.) None of this is guaranteed: Yao, Bynum, and Oden all could've played that role too, and certainly seemed more destined to do so than Dwight, but injuries/immaturity got in the way, so Embiid needs to be very careful if he wants to get to where his potential can land him.

Philly and Boston need to hop on the tank. 76ers also have the pelicans pick (top 5 protected) which could end up in the 6-8 range if Jrue doesn't come back, no reason why they wouldn't be able to flip their two picks to get Embiid.

MCW
Turner
Thad
Noel
Embiid

Would be brutal.

[KyrieTheFuture]

Philly and Boston need to hop on the tank. 76ers also have the pelicans pick (top 5 protected) which could end up in the 6-8 range if Jrue doesn't come back, no reason why they wouldn't be able to flip their two picks to get Embiid.

MCW
Turner
Thad
Noel
Embiid

Would be brutal.
That wouldn't work Thad shouldn't play the 3 (IMO)

[WhySoInsecure?]

That wouldn't work Thad shouldn't play the 3 (IMO)
Yeah a reliable shooter at the 2 or 3 would make a lot more sense.
And they would probably have to throw in Noel or Thad to trade up anyways.

I could see the Jazz trading down to get Jabari and LeVine/Smart. Sacramento would also consider it since Parker/Wiggins would be great next to Demarcus and they could get a real point guard with the other pick.

[Milbuck]

Trade Bosh and Heat's 1st round pick to Milwaukee for their pick. They are building on Giannis, Sanders and Knight and need a proven star with experience instead of another prospect

:kobe:
Yeah **** that noise. We're taking Wiggins, Parker, Exum, or Embiid. We don't want 1 year of Bosh instead of a potential Pippen for Giannis.