Draft Steals? - Message Board Basketball Forum

Burgz · 06-22-2008, 07:46 PM

BC has been "rumored" to be shopping the 17 pick in an attempt to move up or acquire a solid, proven player in return. However, this draft has many guys projected in the 2nd round that could be major steals for us.

Steals IMO:

Semih Erden - good versatile big man who can actually REBOUND
DeVon Hardin - a beast athletically, crashes boards recklessly, good shot blocking
Joey Dorsey - doesnt have great size to be a big, but is a fierce paint player.

no surprise theyre all bigmen, as the second round will probably consist of primarily wing players, but Gary Forbes is a player and could be a steal in the 2nd round.
PLEASE BC acquire a 2nd round pick(or two)

What do you guys think, these are just my own preferences...

RapsFan · 06-22-2008, 08:11 PM

I read an article that something like 8 players over the last 10 years have become studs out of the 2nd round.

As much as I would like the idea of a 2nd rounder, we can't use up too much money and roster spots on those guys in my opinion.

Dr.Funk · 06-22-2008, 08:38 PM

I'd like to see us stop signing the Maceo Bastons and use 2nd rounder instead and send these guys to the d-league.

RapsFan · 06-22-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Funk

I'd like to see us stop signing the Maceo Bastons and use 2nd rounder instead and send these guys to the d-league.

Actually that is a very good call.

Salami_N_Cheese · 06-22-2008, 10:02 PM

Speaking of developing 2nd rounders....anyone have any news or updates on Ukic or Printezis?

Chrispbosh4 · 06-26-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Salami_N_Cheese

Speaking of developing 2nd rounders....anyone have any news or updates on Ukic or Printezis?

Dont expect to see them anytime soon, i know Ukic's current club is willing to offer him three more yrs. Ukic wanted the raptors to pick him were they picked Joey Graham. I dont regret the raps not picking him there (I do regret that we didnt go with Granger) because Ukic really wanted to guarentee'd money to make a major move.

As for Printezis, I havent even heard whispers about him starting his NBA journey just yet. The guy sounds alot like Uros Slokar from a couple years back. Dont expect much from him.