Mauro Pedrosa 1,033 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 Mike Schmitz also has some questions about Winslow too he ranks him 9th Mike Schmitz @Mike_Schmitz My Top 10 Overall Prospects (without team needs): Towns, Okafor, Hezonja, Porzingis, Mudiay, Russell, WCS, Stanley, Justise, Kaminsky Sounds about right. I also have Hezonja at 3 but I'd put Porzingis behind Russell and Mudiay (without team needs as well) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catman 380 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 I will not be back peddling. I don't like Porzingis and hope we don't get him. I like the shooting but that is about it. I don't see the athleticism or defensive awareness. I have come around some on WCS. I have seen some promising things when it comes to shooting and offense. So you can't see athleticism in a 7 footer who can shoot off screens while on the move? Im sorry but no. "The 7-foot Latvian big man is now being projected as high as No. 2 to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to EPSN's Marc Stein, and has impressed scouts with size, fluid athleticism and shooting stroke from the three-point range." http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/6/13/8775675/kristaps-porzingis-had-an-amazing-workout-against-no-one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catman 380 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 So? He also has Russell 6th, which seems crazy. Exactly. People reaching now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJZFL 625 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 After seeing Porzingis movement I can't see how the Magic don't take a shot at this guy at 5 if he is there. The best way to beat small ball lineups is to run a 7 footer out there who can move right with the smaller guys AND shoot over them and block their shots. The guy is worth the risk at pick 5. Extremely impressive workout video honestly. Orlando can always sign a physical 4 to put in against big lineups so I'm not that concerned there. If Porzingis is gone, Winslow will be there or Mudiay will be there. So Orlando is in great shape for getting the potential star everybody is asking for. How does this differ from Frye last year? And then we put in the physical Dedmon or O'Quinn last year to help Vuch when people waltzed through the middle on Vuch/Frye; how did that work out? Memories seem to be very short. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalina Maria 64 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 How does this differ from Frye last year? And then we put in the physical Dedmon or O'Quinn last year to help Vuch when people waltzed through the middle on Vuch/Frye; how did that work out? Memories seem to be very short. we have a new coach you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,422 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 I know this was talked about at the deadline, but what do people think of Faried? What about trading back two spots, picking him up and dumping Frye: http://espn.go.com/n...tradeId=p3em6wo . He was a stud in USA play, and his defense improved this past year. Still is only 25. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masazasm2 16 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 I hope the Magic trade this pick for a vet. There is not a player in this draft that will help the Magic make the playoffs. With that said it's kinda scary because although Rob has drafted well he missed in free agency. Maybe we should give the draft credit to Scott Perry? Personally I would love them to trade it for a center and move Vuc to 4. A nice shot blocker/rebounder along with experience and a voice in the locker room would help allot more than another 19/20 year old rookie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God Hates Otis Smith 153 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 So? He also has Russell 6th, which seems crazy. Russell is not considered that athletic which is why some question his ceiling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Optimist Prime 197 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 I hope the Magic trade this pick for a vet. There is not a player in this draft that will help the Magic make the playoffs. With that said it's kinda scary because although Rob has drafted well he missed in free agency. Maybe we should give the draft credit to Scott Perry? Personally I would love them to trade it for a center and move Vuc to 4. A nice shot blocker/rebounder along with experience and a voice in the locker room would help allot more than another 19/20 year old rookie. A rookie might not make a huge difference this year, but in five years, we'll all have rather taken one of these guys instead of trading the pick for a serviceable big. If getting to the playoffs in the short term is the goal, that's the move to make. If winning a championship in the future is the goal, you need to take a shot at a star in the draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyce_1 311 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 Not sure where exactly he is in the state but Justise Winslow just tweeted this: @IAmJustise: Sunshine State Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gporter_ 1 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 hopefully we take him... I've wanted him since the sweet 16 game against Utah lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJZFL 625 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 we have a new coach you know. Yeah, and I'm very pleased about that, but we need to give him as much as we can to work with. If Porz is solid defensively, then that's fine, but the idea that we can just pair two big men together is what I had concerns about, given last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
