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RaceBannon
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Minnesota will fuck up the first pick taking a bad luck future bust off the bored.
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People are already saying they'll take Okafor when everyone agrees Towns is better. I don't know who those players are, because I don't watch college "basketball", but I'm hearing they're good.
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I like Okafor more. Okafor is arguably the most polished low post player out of college since Tim Duncan. If he were to play in the NBA tomorrow, he'd already be a top 6 or 7 offensive center. The problem with Okafor is he can't shoot FT's worth a lick and can't defend. He'll never be a shot blocker, but I do think he can improve on his positional defense.
Either way the Lakers are sitting good. They can't screw this up. It's like when Seattle had the #2 pick and got Durant. There are two really good players in this draft, it is up to the TWolves to screw it up, Lakers just take whoever the TWolves don't take. Just like how Seattle was going to take whoever Portland didn't take between Oden and KD. -
I could see both Okafor and Towns turn to be just okay. Okafor has some nice offensive skill, but he doesn't strike me as an above average defender/rim protector. Towns is the opposite player. I could see either guy get the #1 spot.
I think Mudiay ends up the best player in the draft, went to China for a year instead of SMU. Reminds me of John Wall a bit. He'll go to Philly at 3 or NY at 4. -
Upshaw to the Lakers at 27,
Front line of Upshaw, Okafor and Randle, -
I'll channel my inner doog and say that upshaw could be a very good to elite nba center. He obviously already has the defensive side, and was starting to mold his offensive game before he shot himself in the foot and was removed. It will hurt him in the first contract, but providing he's in shape for team workouts I wouldn't be shocked to see him go in the first round. Hell, the cavs could even take him. Pair him with bron and you'll really see things rolling.NeGgaPlEaSe said:Upshaw to the Lakers at 27,
Front line of Upshaw, Okafor and Randle, -
Voted down for taking so long to realize this. I completely agree with your inner doog Chavey. He has elite size and defensive instincts. Rim protection is very coveted in the NBA, and Upshaw offers that. Any offense is a bonus, and word from his workouts is that he has shown offensive skill that wasn't seen in college.FreeChavez said:
I'll channel my inner doog and say that upshaw could be a very good to elite nba center. He obviously already has the defensive side, and was starting to mold his offensive game before he shot himself in the foot and was removed. It will hurt him in the first contract, but providing he's in shape for team workouts I wouldn't be shocked to see him go in the first round. Hell, the cavs could even take him. Pair him with bron and you'll really see things rolling.NeGgaPlEaSe said:Upshaw to the Lakers at 27,
Front line of Upshaw, Okafor and Randle,
I'll be very surprised if Upshaw doesn't go first round. The contracts are only guaranteed for two years and there are only 5-10 (at most) true impact players in every draft. Upshaw is one of those guys. -
Okafor is the best player in the draft ...
Most of the things that he needs to improve on can be fixed with hard work and attention to detail.
Towns is a guy that I could see being a 16-18 point per game, 8+ boards per game but I'm not sure I ever see him as a difference maker. Okafor is a difference maker. -
That's a fair shot across the bowRoadDawg55 said:
Voted down for taking so long to realize this. He has elite size and defensive instincts. Any offense is a bonus, and word from his workouts is that he has shown offensive skill that wasn't seen in college.FreeChavez said:
I'll channel my inner doog and say that upshaw could be a very good to elite nba center. He obviously already has the defensive side, and was starting to mold his offensive game before he shot himself in the foot and was removed. It will hurt him in the first contract, but providing he's in shape for team workouts I wouldn't be shocked to see him go in the first round. Hell, the cavs could even take him. Pair him with bron and you'll really see things rolling.NeGgaPlEaSe said:Upshaw to the Lakers at 27,
Front line of Upshaw, Okafor and Randle,
I'll be very surprised if Upshaw doesn't go first round. The contracts are only guaranteed for two years and there are only 5-10 (at most) true impact players in every draft. Upshaw is one of those guys.
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Disagree. Okafor will be a very good low post scorer, but he's maxed out. He's not getting much better. He will always be slow footed and he will never be a defensive presence. I see him as a 20 a game guy on borderline playoff to lottery teams.Tequilla said:Okafor is the best player in the draft ...
Most of the things that he needs to improve on can be fixed with hard work and attention to detail.
Towns is a guy that I could see being a 16-18 point per game, 8+ boards per game but I'm not sure I ever see him as a difference maker. Okafor is a difference maker.
Towns' game fits better in today's NBA. He can shoot and he can play PF or C. He played very well in the tournament against Notre Dame and Wisconsin. -
Lakers still need to target Upshaw. He will go in the first round, Boston of all teams loves Upshaw as well. Seems like some team will take a chance on him, money will buy a sports Doctor, and rehab specialist.
