Secretly Space Jesus 670 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 http://www.newsobser...r-a-mormon.html Parkers mission is optional and can be 18 months if needed. Well, yes. Clearly there is no one who is going to cattle-prod him onto a plane for his mission. The discussion was whether or not he'd go on the mission, not whether or not he was going to be forced into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,483 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 Some good games in the NCAA today. Duke/Syracuse, Kansas/Texas and OK State/Baylor are all worth a watch. I'd say Duke/Syracuse is the one to bookmark, seeing how Jabari plays against that zone will be interesting and there's also Tyler Ennis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaVar 108 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 Well, yes. Clearly there is no one who is going to cattle-prod him onto a plane for his mission. The discussion was whether or not he'd go on the mission, not whether or not he was going to be forced into it. I thought it was a faith based requirement, but it is not. Plus, someone said it was 2 years, but it is not. It can be 2 years but can also be 18 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the notorious S.A.C. 89 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 If Parker goes on his mission it could be fantastic for a team like the MAGIC..the guy might fall far enough where we can use our second first rounder and an asset to move up and pick him up. God knows we dont need him for a year because we are still going to be struggling for a bit. Waiting for 18 months will make a few teams think twice versus the quick fix particularly in a deep draft where other ready to play talent exists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibn Battuta 127 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 If Parker goes on his mission it could be fantastic for a team like the MAGIC..the guy might fall far enough where we can use our second first rounder and an asset to move up and pick him up. God knows we dont need him for a year because we are still going to be struggling for a bit. Waiting for 18 months will make a few teams think twice versus the quick fix particularly in a deep draft where other ready to play talent exists. I agree with this thinking. Let's be honest: Wiggins/Embiid/whomever next season is not magically turning us into contenders (probably not even playoff team). I doubt this scenario would happen but should the opportunity present itself I would give up pick + Harkless, maybe even Harris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,483 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 Some execs have told Chad Ford that even if Parker were going on his mission they'd still take him #1. Him sliding to the early teens is not going to happen. He'll be unlucky if he gets drafted after pick 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaVar 108 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 if anyone slides, it would be smart and/or randle Randle could go 4-8 smart could go 4-11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,483 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 Wiggins is 0-7 tonight so far... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,032 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 Wiggins is 0-7 tonight so far... inb4 Panic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML6 520 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Smart is 13/53 (0.245) from the field in his last four games, including 3/28 from 3 (0.107). Yes, he is shooting 11% from 3 and yet has taken more than half of his shots from that distance in his last 4 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,419 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Smart scares the mess out of me In the meantime, I love watching J. Grant play for Syracuse. Just knows how to play and bring energy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,419 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Ennis is interesting. He's not as good as D. Williams or as fast as Conley, yet I think he'll be a solid starter. Might Ennis be a bit like Billups? Hmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
