PlugNickel 7 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Updated draft lines still have Noel going first, but now have Oladipo going second to us. Just for fin i'm posting my predictions (Times shown in Eastern Daylight Time) Time CompetitorOdds Result NBA Draft - Who will be the 1st Pick 8:00p Nerlens Noel 1/2 Alex Len 8/5 Victor Oladipo 8/1 Ben McLemore 10/1 Otto Porter 12/1 NBA Draft - Who will be the 2nd Pick Victor Oladipo -125 Ben McLemore +175 Nerlens Noel +275 Trey Burke +700 NBA Draft - Who will be the 3rd Pick Otto Porter -160 Anthony Bennett +150 Ben McLemore +550 Nerlens Noel +650 NBA Draft - Who will be the 4th Pick Anthony Bennett 7/5 Alex Len 7/2 Otto Porter 4/1 Ben McLemore 9/2 Victor Oladipo 11/2 Nerlens Noel 13/2 NBA Draft - Who will be the 5th Pick Victor Oladipo 5/4 Alex Len 3/1 Ben McLemore 5/2 Trey Burke 7/1 Anthony Bennett 4/1 NBA Draft - Draft Position - Kelly Olynyk Over 18½ (EVEN)o (-140)u NBA Draft - Draft Position - C.J. McCollum Over 9½ (-120)o (-120)u NBA Draft - Draft Position - Mason Plumlee Over 17½ (-200)o (+150)u NBA Draft - How many non NCAA players will be drafted in the 1st Round? D-League is a non NCAA Player Over 5½ (-140)o (EVEN)u NBA Draft - Draft Position - 1st Non NCAA player Glen Rice Jr. is a non NCAA Player Over 12½ (EVEN)o (-140)u NBA Draft - Draft Position - Glen Rice Jr. Over 28½ (-140)o (EVEN)u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeHateMe 697 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 I don't like this proposed Minny deal. For one, I'm not a fan of Derrick Williams. Two, the PF/SF position is the one where we have plenty of youth and upside. Where does Williams fit in? I'd rather just gamble on someone at #2 than take Williams and drop 7 spots and end up with a less talented player. I'm with you. People are talking about filling out the roster, but with who? A bunch of D-league guys and players that won't be around in 3 years? No thanks. Williams is serviceable but the 26th pick is most likely a non factor player, maybe you strike gold but history tells us that doesn't happen often. You don't know what will be left there at 9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlugNickel 7 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Derrick Williams is irrelevant and offers nothing to the team. Not sure why everyone is continuing to talk about the guy. The number 2 pick this year isn't exactly a hot commodity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez66 545 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 I'm with you. People are talking about filling out the roster, but with who? A bunch of D-league guys and players that won't be around in 3 years? No thanks. Williams is serviceable but the 26th pick is most likely a non factor player, maybe you strike gold but history tells us that doesn't happen often. You don't know what will be left there at 9. I know. I'm aware this draft is weaker at the top than normal, but seriously...Williams and 26 is still not worth the #2 pick IMO. Williams has not been impressive as a high pick and if he comes here, what do we do with him? We have Harris, Harkless and even Nicholson. Not to mention BBD if we can't move him. He's likely looking at 12-15 mpg as a backup to Harkless. Then the #26 pick is a longshot to contribute. I'm down for moving back for a good deal, but I don't see anything from Minnesota realistically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJZFL 623 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 He said he would be stunned if a deal was made with LA tomorrow in response to a direct question involving named players from both teams that no competent GM would ever answer honestly. Do you have any idea how that would sit with his players if he said he was actively trying to move them and then nothing gets done? If you don't get that I don't really know what to tell you. He owes the media nothing, if they don't get that he's not showing his cards than they are complete morons. Face value? The day before the draft? Okay Again, I wasn't suggesting he tip his hand and say he was trying to actively move this player or that player. I wasn't suggesting he say anything at all. I reiterate that there is no advantage for him to outright lie at a press conference. Saying nothing would be a much better alternative. He need not show any cards. I assume he has his reasons for lowering expectations regarding a possible Bledsoe deal. Lying to the press just for the sake of being dishonest would not be one of them, though.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letemburn 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 No one is interested in Siva in the 2nd round at 51? We will rue the day we passed on Siva if hes there and we dont pick him!!! :beatcomp: :panicworker: http://www.nbadraft.net/2013mock_draft Only way i could possibly live with another Kentucky player being draft by Magic is if we do in fact take Siva in the second. I would be one happy person if we took him in the second. Ive watched every game this kid has played in since coming here to Louisville. Everyone jumps on him about his size and shooting ability. Siva is not the best shooter but you do have to respect his jumper, and with his dedication to improve his jumper i would watch out. His speed is off the charts and is capable of more athletically then most think (which is scary). If i remember correctly he had the 2nd or 3rd highest vertical at the combine, just a couple inches shy of Larkin who was at 46 inches i think, Siva was well over 40. The kid has his head on straight, and could be a huge steal IMO. His height (6'1" at combine with shoes) doesnt worry me too much with how athletic he is. As a late second, it would be pretty hard to pass up on a leader who is as dedicated and athletic as Siva. Siva will stick in this league and be a huge surprise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBNzqy1Va6k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl6M9CA2TvQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,422 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 No one is interested in Siva in the 2nd round at 51? We will rue the day we passed on Siva if hes there and we dont pick him!!! Who is Peyton Siva? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,033 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 I like Siva but we already have Jameer and there's a chance we get Bledsoe/Schröder so I don't see the point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicFanInNevada 51 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Now there's reports that the Cave are in love with Oladipo and may consider him at #1. Could just be smoke because of the rumored trade offers that we're supposedly getting around the league. Oladipo is a pretty safe player so I could see the love for him. Its going to be very interesting tomorrow evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveOrlandoMagic 12 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Now there's reports that the Cave are in love with Oladipo and may consider him at #1. Could just be smoke because of the rumored trade offers that we're supposedly getting around the league. Oladipo is a pretty safe player so I could see the love for him. Its going to be very interesting tomorrow evening. So it is between Noel, Oladipo, and Len Going to be interesting if Cleveland chooses one of them or pass on them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Vogel 191 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 I like Siva but we already have Jameer and there's a chance we get Bledsoe/Schröder so I don't see the point Jameer is at the end of his career. You draft a guy like Siva to develop him for down the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letemburn 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2013 I like Siva but we already have Jameer and there's a chance we get Bledsoe/Schröder so I don't see the point I only go Siva in late second if we do not get Bledsoe or pick up a PG in the first somewhere. No way I take Siva if we get a PG before second round rolls around. I would love to see Siva in a magic uniform. Just the Louisville fan in me coming out. I apolagize. I feel he's vastly underrated. That may be me being a homer or just that have watched everygame of his college career. I just see talent and a kid who will not give up and give you all he has. he will be a steal for whoever gets him and gives him a chance IMO. The kid works hard and is always in the gym. He was held back at Louisville in Pitinos system, he's more athletic then what his highlight tapes even show. For all those in awe of bledsoes athleticism, I think siva is every bit as athletic as Bledsoe, and faster. Everyone is aware of Sivas defensive ability or atleast should be, and Bledsoes jumper is not any better than Sivas. I would even say siva is a better ball handler and passer. If he is there and we have nnot picked up a PG I hope we give him a good long hard look. I feel if in the right place Siva will have a better career than louisville teammate gorgui deing. Without siva we don't win the national title, no where close. He got to the rim and blew past michigan at will in the title game. He has been able to do that since coming to louisville. If siva dedicates time to improving his shooting which he has been and will continue to do so he could be a handful. When Siva worked at improving a specific area of his game in colleve he has always came outthe following season 10x better in that area. His work ethic is second to none, and I give a lot of credit to Pitino for installing in his brain that there is nothing he can't do and only he can hold hisself back. Thr kid has a big hesrt and a great mind. He went through a lot as a kid saving his dad from killing hisself when he was 13 and many other things. He is a leader and every thing you want in a PG in my eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
