Jay Magic 1,239 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 This is the prize. Game changing generational talent 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
og magic fan 43 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 47 minutes ago, Jay Magic said: This is the prize. Game changing generational talent Yes please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,480 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 If the season ended today we'd have the highest probability of picking #6 with 27%. Let's say we don't get a top 5 pick, who do people like? I've said previously my guys are Bouknight, Springer and Williams but interested to hear guys other people like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Funderburker 111 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 5 hours ago, CTMagicUK said: My point is people shouldn't worry about something which we actually can't control (because lottery odds). And that no matter where we pick in the lottery we've got a shot at a franchise changer. And it really doesn't matter what people thought of a guy once you draft him. You think if we draft Kuminga and he busts people are gonna be like "Still glad we got that top 5 pick, we picked the right guy but he just didn't pan out" or are they going to say "why didn't we pick [X player picked 10th who's a star]?" I get this mentality, and you are right. But I don’t think this FO has given fans much trust that they would be able to find that guy in the teens who ends up becoming a star Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,480 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Jason Funderburker said: I get this mentality, and you are right. But I don’t think this FO has given fans much trust that they would be able to find that guy in the teens who ends up becoming a star To be fair, Weltman and Hammond's only outright "bad" draft pick from a pure talent perspective (i.e. not injuries) appears to be Bamba (even if I personally still have some hope there). It's a little early for Cole and Okeke but they seem like pretty good picks to me. But I do definitely understand where you're coming from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,480 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 Jalen Green had 26 points with 6/8 from 3 last night in the G-League. He's my #2 guy behind Cade for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Eyes On Me 1,205 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, CTMagicUK said: If the season ended today we'd have the highest probability of picking #6 with 27%. Let's say we don't get a top 5 pick, who do people like? I've said previously my guys are Bouknight, Springer and Williams but interested to hear guys other people like. Think I’d look at Bouknight, Keon Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Moody. I’m usually all for BPA over fit, but we desperately need a wing that can play the 2/3. Our biggest hole by far, especially if the plan with Evan is to just let him expire and walk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,480 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 34 minutes ago, All Eyes On Me said: Think I’d look at Bouknight, Keon Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Moody. I’m usually all for BPA over fit, but we desperately need a wing that can play the 2/3. Our biggest hole by far, especially if the plan with Evan is to just let him expire and walk. Scottie Barnes is the exact type of player I always love (great defender, great passer) I just can't see his fit on our team. He doesn't seem to have a clear offensive role in the NBA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harley 61 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 Bouknight for me. Then Keon/Moody. If it was pure upside you might swing for Z Williams. Bouknight looks like the Alpha scorer we need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Eyes On Me 1,205 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, CTMagicUK said: Scottie Barnes is the exact type of player I always love (great defender, great passer) I just can't see his fit on our team. He doesn't seem to have a clear offensive role in the NBA. Admittedly it’s my Nole homerism showing on Scottie. The same homerism that makes me pretend Dwayne Bacon is a decent NBA player 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,419 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 11 hours ago, crisby pancakes said: I wouldn't want to finish with the worst record, you most likely drop to 5th pick. Odd for picking there are massive (48%) and there's only a minor drop off for a top 3 pick if you finish with 4th or 5th worst record (0.8-1.5%.) With our remaining fixtures I only see us with 18-20 wins. That should have us in the 2-5 seed range. Maybe I’m missing something but I believe the odds simply spread into the lottery from pick two on: http://www.tankathon.com/pick_odds Edit: So it seems to me we’d want a top three pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South_Aussie_Magic 90 Report post Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Soul Bro said: Maybe I’m missing something but I believe the odds simply spread into the lottery from pick two on: http://www.tankathon.com/pick_odds Edit: So it seems to me we’d want a top three pick Yeah I don't see us catching Minnesota or Detroit at this point but I can't see what we're wheeling out there being better than any other single player at all. I think we are safely 3rd worst record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites