Magic might be drafting Smart

[Jameerthefear]

Looks more and more like it everyday. I'm worried.

[CelticBaller]

Yes

[Andrei89]

Don't be..

Smart is going to beast

[LoneyROY7]

Honestly, it's probably the Smart choice.

[fpliii]

With the rumors about Philly considering Exum, does this mean Jabari could drop to 5th?

[CelticBaller]

With the rumors about Philly considering Exum, does this mean Jabari could drop to 5th?
Sorry, he's not going past 6th

[UK2K]

Smart and Dipo?

Oh my...

[Jameerthefear]

That backcourt is going to be spectacular defensively... but that FG% and turnovers...

[Jameerthefear]

With the rumors about Philly considering Exum, does this mean Jabari could drop to 5th?
Maybe. I mean. I'm praying someone passes on Embiid because I know Hennigan doesn't love Smart enough to take him over Embiid.

[Milbuck]

With the rumors about Philly considering Exum, does this mean Jabari could drop to 5th?
I think Milwaukee's leaning towards Jabari if Embiid's taken #1. They said he looked fantastic during workouts. So I would imagine Wiggins would be the one sliding, and if Philly takes Exum #3, I can't see Orlando picking Smart over Wiggins. Smart over Wiggins would be an incredibly dumb move by them.

[Jameerthefear]

I've heard ideas that the Magic should trade up (to about #8 if Randle is still there) or trade down with the Bulls and get #16 and #19. I'm unsure.

[LoneyROY7]

I think Milwaukee's leaning towards Jabari if Embiid's taken #1. They said he looked fantastic during workouts. So I would imagine Wiggins would be the one sliding, and if Philly takes Exum #3, I can't see Orlando picking Smart over Wiggins.

There is absolutely no way Philly passes up on Wiggins if he falls to 3. He's their guy.

[fpliii]

Sorry, he's not going past 6th
Oh I know, not a fan of his personally compared to the other top guys, but if this is true about Smart, then Utah could get their guy.

I don't expect the Lakers to still have their pick come draft night anyway. Not sure what we'll deal it for, but can't imagine we'll keep it.

[fpliii]

Maybe. I mean. I'm praying someone passes on Embiid because I know Hennigan doesn't love Smart enough to take him over Embiid.
Is the back no longer an issue?

[hawksdogsbraves]

Smart and Oladipo would not be a very effective backcourt. So many TO's will kill you.

[Jameerthefear]

Is the back no longer an issue?
As long as his medical records are clear I'm fine with it.

[fpliii]

I think Milwaukee's leaning towards Jabari if Embiid's taken #1. They said he looked fantastic during workouts. So I would imagine Wiggins would be the one sliding, and if Philly takes Exum #3, I can't see Orlando picking Smart over Wiggins. Smart over Wiggins would be an incredibly dumb move by them.
How do you rank the top 3 guys personally?

[Jameerthefear]

Smart and Oladipo would not be a very effective backcourt. So many TO's will kill you.
I feel like Dipo can improve but it's going to be a sloppy first year. Very sloppy. I really don't want Smart at 4.

[Olacinco]

No no no. I does not like this one bit

Orlando is drafting Exum and we will have some 82 MJ UNC genes in us...

The dynasty is strong young padawan

[Rubio2Gasol]

Smart would be a good pick. He and Oladipo would a great two way backcourt.

[Jameerthefear]

Smart would be a good pick. He and Oladipo would a great two way backcourt.
Defensively, yes. They would lead the league in steals I bet. But offense would be...very sloppy for the first couple years.

[outbreak]

What source is this based on? Remember oladipo will cut down abit on turnovers hat from moving to the two

[Jameerthefear]

No no no. I does not like this one bit

Orlando is drafting Exum and we will have some 82 MJ UNC genes in us...

The dynasty is strong young padawan
I know. I want this Exum guy too but Henni seems set on Smart.
Smart, Hood, Lavine, Warren and Johnson worked out with the Magic on Monday.
http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/05/25/orlando-magic-to-host-five-for-workouts-on-monday-according-to-report/

[Jameerthefear]

What source is this based on? Remember oladipo will cut down abit on turnovers hat from moving to the two
http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/05/25/orlando-magic-to-host-five-for-workouts-on-monday-according-to-report/
I know a lot of players are going to workout with us, but the thing is that Philly (and maybe even Milwaukee) are both apparently interested in Exum.

[Jailblazers7]

This is shaping up to be a really interesting draft night actually. There is a lot of room for movement in the top 10.

[Im so nba'd out]

if embiid falls we will draft him over anyone...............

[Jameerthefear]

if embiid falls we will draft him over anyone...............
No doubt about that.

[Rubio2Gasol]

Oh I know, not a fan of his personally compared to the other top guys, but if this is true about Smart, then Utah could get their guy.

I don't expect the Lakers to still have their pick come draft night anyway. Not sure what we'll deal it for, but can't imagine we'll keep it.

Why not? Worst Case scenario is Julius Randle or Marcus Smart, which is great value.

For the aving them for five years for little to no money? that'll be huge too.

Unless you're getting Kevin Love or Rondo or someone like that, makes no sense.

[TMT]

Please no. I'll gladly take Exum or Randle instead.

[outbreak]

But if Exum goes early would we really take smart over wiggins, embiid or parker? Only way I see it is if embiids back is screwed.

[fpliii]

Why not? Worst Case scenario is Julius Randle or Marcus Smart, which is great value.

For the aving them for five years for little to no money? that'll be huge too.

Unless you're getting Kevin Love or Rondo or someone like that, makes no sense.
Even if it's not Love or Rondo, I'd feel more comfortable with established talent. Though I guess there isn't anyone else out there really.

I'm also not certain the FO won't make a stupid pick.

[Milbuck]

How do you rank the top 3 guys personally?
If we're going by fit, Embiid, Parker, then Wiggins. If we're going by upside, switch Parker and Wiggins.

Embiid is my #1 and it's not close, to be honest. I just cannot see him going past the Bucks at #2. All the scouts who watched him during his workouts said he looked 100%, and Embiid himself said he's just about fully healthy. If these reports are true, he's a game changer.

That, and his recent measurements are too good to pass up. 7'1" with shoes, with a 7'6" wingspan and 9'6" standing reach. Also had 15 pounds of added muscle putting him at 265 pounds as a 20 year old...and he could reasonably fill out his frame to 280-290 pounds down the road. He'd be up there with the other physical beasts before him for his position.

I'd probably have Parker next, mainly because of fit. Milwaukee has a developing point-forward in Giannis. He has all the tools to be a tenacious perimeter defender - he's projected to grow to 7 feet tall, with a 7'5" wingspan, with guard like speed/quickness/explosiveness. He also has shown legit point guard vision and instincts. He's obviously not going to be Lebron or Magic at his size, but he should be able to run an offense with his playmaking. That being said, he needs a pure scorer to run the floor with him. Someone who can shoot, post up, iso, etc. Giannis can get other people involved, but considering he's not a pure, traditional PG nor will he ever be one, he and the Bucks need someone who can just take the ball and score at will.

Philly should definitely go with Wiggins. Their 2 pieces right now are long, athletic players with tremendous defensive upside. Wiggins is right there. I don't know how credible the measurements of Embiid, Parker, and Wiggins are, but they stated Wiggins is almost 6'9" with a 7' wingspan and a 44 inch vert. His defensive instincts and potential were obvious at Kansas. The Sixers could have the most vicious defensive trio in the league in a few years. Wiggins can also shoot the ball, and with MCW running the point they wouldn't have to worry about Wiggins having to handle the ball or run the offense that much. He'd be a good fit there.

[Jameerthefear]

But if Exum goes early would we really take smart over wiggins, embiid or parker? Only way I see it is if embiids back is screwed.
No way in hell we take him over Wiggins or Embiid. I could see us taking him over Parker though which is the most likely scenario. Hennigan wanted him last season. I trust Henni, but I'm not sure about this...

Please no. I'll gladly take Exum or Randle instead.
I FEEL like if Exum is there we'll take him instead, but I'm not sure anymore. Is Exum even working out with anybody other than the Lakers?

[Xiao Yao You]

Jazz would have to be happy.

[outbreak]

No way in hell we take him over Wiggins or Embiid. I could see us taking him over Parker though which is the most likely scenario. Hennigan wanted him last season. I trust Henni, but I'm not sure about this...

I FEEL like if Exum is there we'll take him instead, but I'm not sure anymore. Is Exum even working out with anybody other than the Lakers?

a couple weeks back before the lottery pinstripe had sources saying Parker was on top of our big board and our number one focus though. I don't think we know anything at this point. There's still speculation and rumours that charlotte want both Afflalo and Nelson which would likely net us their pick too.

[poido123]

if embiid falls we will draft him over anyone...............


He won't though.

[maybeshewill13]

Have fun with that :lol

[outbreak]

Have fun with that :lol

such a creepy username :facepalm

[hawksdogsbraves]

A backcourt in today's NBA where both guards suck at shooting 3's just ain't gonna work

[Jameerthefear]

A backcourt in today's NBA where both guards suck at shooting 3's just ain't gonna work
Dipo don't suck at shooting 3s

[poido123]

A backcourt in today's NBA where both guards suck at shooting 3's just ain't gonna work


I agree. magic need an exum or parker.

[Jameerthefear]

I agree. magic need an exum or parker.
Exum can't shoot either wtf

[Jameerthefear]

a couple weeks back before the lottery pinstripe had sources saying Parker was on top of our big board and our number one focus though. I don't think we know anything at this point. There's still speculation and rumours that charlotte want both Afflalo and Nelson which would likely net us their pick too.
link? have only heard smart recently but this is a bit reassuring.

[secund2nun]

42% fg in college= a more well rounded version of Brandon Jennings

Overrated

[MC Gusto]

Dajuan Wagner 2.0 :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[HOoopCityJones]

Smart will be a Laker, unless the Magic are idiots and pass up on Randle.

We'll take either.

[Jameerthefear]

Smart will be a Laker, unless the Magic are idiots and pass up on Randle.

We'll take either.
you realize that L.A picks like 7th right?

[fpliii]

If we're going by fit, Embiid, Parker, then Wiggins. If we're going by upside, switch Parker and Wiggins.

Embiid is my #1 and it's not close, to be honest. I just cannot see him going past the Bucks at #2. All the scouts who watched him during his workouts said he looked 100%, and Embiid himself said he's just about fully healthy. If these reports are true, he's a game changer.

That, and his recent measurements are too good to pass up. 7'1" with shoes, with a 7'6" wingspan and 9'6" standing reach. Also had 15 pounds of added muscle putting him at 265 pounds as a 20 year old...and he could reasonably fill out his frame to 280-290 pounds down the road. He'd be up there with the other physical beasts before him for his position.

I'd probably have Parker next, mainly because of fit. Milwaukee has a developing point-forward in Giannis. He has all the tools to be a tenacious perimeter defender - he's projected to grow to 7 feet tall, with a 7'5" wingspan, with guard like speed/quickness/explosiveness. He also has shown legit point guard vision and instincts. He's obviously not going to be Lebron or Magic at his size, but he should be able to run an offense with his playmaking. That being said, he needs a pure scorer to run the floor with him. Someone who can shoot, post up, iso, etc. Giannis can get other people involved, but considering he's not a pure, traditional PG nor will he ever be one, he and the Bucks need someone who can just take the ball and score at will.

Philly should definitely go with Wiggins. Their 2 pieces right now are long, athletic players with tremendous defensive upside. Wiggins is right there. I don't know how credible the measurements of Embiid, Parker, and Wiggins are, but they stated Wiggins is almost 6'9" with a 7' wingspan and a 44 inch vert. His defensive instincts and potential were obvious at Kansas. The Sixers could have the most vicious defensive trio in the league in a few years. Wiggins can also shoot the ball, and with MCW running the point they wouldn't have to worry about Wiggins having to handle the ball or run the offense that much. He'd be a good fit there.
Sorry for the late response, thanks for the writeup.

Embiid's measurables are getting pretty frightening, especially given his age. I think he'd be in a great situation with you guys, since it'd give him time to develop next to Giannis. There is a very real chance Cleveland takes him I figure, not only based on his upside, but because they might be hearing that LeBron is likely to return.

Do you think Parker can run the floor well if you guys play with pace? How do you think his scoring skillset will translate to the NBA?

Regarding Wiggins, would you be disappointed if you guys drafted him? Is Exum on the radar at all, since Orlando/Philly like him (from my understanding)?

[Le Shaqtus]

I will be f*cking done with the Magic if we draft Smart.

[fpliii]

I will be f*cking done with the Magic if we draft Smart.
:(

If they just take Smart over Exum would you still be pissed?

[D-FENS]

This would be an interesting situation.
CLE - Embiid
MIL - Parker
PHI - Wiggins
ORL - Smart
UTA - Exum

Everyone gets something they need. I don't know how the Celtics would pass up Julius Randle for Aaron Gordon...

[Clyde]

I will be f*cking done with the Magic if we draft Smart.

had smart declared last year he'd be wearing a magic unifrom

[Jameerthefear]

I had this dream of having a 6'7 PG. It's being ruined :( but if Hennigan believes Smart > Exum then I won't argue. Not many have seen enough of Exum against good competition.

[hawksdogsbraves]

From a fan's perspective, I want Smart to be drafted to a Western Conference team. The less times per year he plays in Atlanta, the better, I don't want to be attacked.

[chips93]

Embiid is my #1 and it's not close, to be honest. I just cannot see him going past the Bucks at #2. All the scouts who watched him during his workouts said he looked 100%, and Embiid himself said he's just about fully healthy. If these reports are true, he's a game changer.

nobody is worried if he is healthy right now, its his long term healthy that people are worried about., whether he has some chronic back problems, and whether hes predisposed to getting another back injury. he had back issues in high school as well as college.

although i do agree, if his back checks out, hes the clear no.1 imo