MagicFanInNevada 51 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 Tatum is a lot more polished offensively than MKG was at UK. I can't think of a good comp for him. I like him but don't love him. I also don't see him as a future star, either. As you know, I love Fox, as he's "good" Payton. It'll be interesting to see how Payton finishes the year. While Fox is a really good prospect to me, I can see how Monk is built for today's NBA in the Lillard and McCollum mold. Jayson Tatum kinda reminds me of DeMar Derozan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibn Battuta 127 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 Isaac just went locker room ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Air Gordon 156 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 I'm admittedly a Nole homer, but I'd love to spend a mid first rounder on Dwayne Bacon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 I'm admittedly a Nole homer, but I'd love to spend a mid first rounder on Dwayne Bacon Eh. He's already almost 22. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Air Gordon 156 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 Eh. He's already almost 22. Yeah, he's definitely older, but I think he'd be worth a look mid to late first. Definitely not a lotto pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 Yeah, he's definitely older, but I think he'd be worth a look mid to late first. Definitely not a lotto pick I don't know. There are a lot of guys like him. Maybe for a late first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,491 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 Went on Tankathon.com for first time in weeks. Hit sim lottery and Magic got #1 pick... I know it won't happen but I want it to so much. If we get a top 3 pick what are the chances we could move Payton for like a 16th pick or something? Lonzo Ball/TJ Leaf would be a great duo to get. Ball Fournier Gordon/Hezonja Leaf/Gordon Biyombo Has nice balance. It has shooting from multiple positions. Capable to great passing at multiple positions. A rim protector and guys who can switch on defense. Plus the synergy of Ball and Leaf might help each other settle in and help us from a familiarity stand point a bit after what will probably be another off season of high roster turnover. Won't happen but it's nice to dream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 Went on Tankathon.com for first time in weeks. Hit sim lottery and Magic got #1 pick... I know it won't happen but I want it to so much. If we get a top 3 pick what are the chances we could move Payton for like a 16th pick or something? Lonzo Ball/TJ Leaf would be a great duo to get. Ball Fournier Gordon/Hezonja Leaf/Gordon Biyombo Has nice balance. It has shooting from multiple positions. Capable to great passing at multiple positions. A rim protector and guys who can switch on defense. Plus the synergy of Ball and Leaf might help each other settle in and help us from a familiarity stand point a bit after what will probably be another off season of high roster turnover. Won't happen but it's nice to dream. Eh. That lineup would have too many poor defenders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murphy13 185 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 I personally don't think having 3 solid defenders (Ball) is too few. Unless you get the rare talents that are great defenders and very good offensive players I think its better to have 3 scorers and two defenders than 2 scorers and three defenders. Honestly I feel like you can get by with one elite defender that shows the others how its done/keeps others accountable on defense, which leads to cohesive team defense. I'd rather focus on scoring at this point. That being said I wouldn't exactly go for that trade either, mainly because I don't buy Leaf at this point. I also think that Payton is more valuable than that, even though there are a bajillion good pg's in today's league-and its only getting to be more so after this draft that has at least 4 or 5 more joining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 I personally don't think having 3 solid defenders (Ball) is too few. Unless you get the rare talents that are great defenders and very good offensive players I think its better to have 3 scorers and two defenders than 2 scorers and three defenders. Honestly I feel like you can get by with one elite defender that shows the others how its done/keeps others accountable on defense, which leads to cohesive team defense. I'd rather focus on scoring at this point. That being said I wouldn't exactly go for that trade either, mainly because I don't buy Leaf at this point. I also think that Payton is more valuable than that, even though there are a bajillion good pg's in today's league-and its only getting to be more so after this draft that has at least 4 or 5 more joining. Ball is an alright team defender but not great on ball defender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyce_1 311 Report post Posted January 30, 2017 Ball is an alright team defender but not great on ball defender. does he have the work ethic to improve? JJ was a terrible on ball defender and team defender. *disclaimer: I know none of the names that have been mentioned and today is the first day I've opened this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted January 30, 2017 does he have the work ethic to improve? this isn't something anyone is going to know unless you have a contact at UCLA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
