2017 NBA Draft

[rangerssharks414]

The Celtics have the right to swap 1sts with the Nets.

I know it's early, but it's never too early to start thinking about the draft.

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[darko]

Lots of good PGs in this draft.

 

[rangerssharks414]

I saw a mock yesterday where 14 of the first 15 picks were college freshmen. That's ridiculous.

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

^ And one of the reasons why the NBA is so watered down.

Too many guys leaving before they're ready and then they wind up out of the league within 3 years.

I want to say they should implement the baseball rule where you can enter draft out of high but if they go to college they have to stay 3 years (can shorten it 2 for NBA purposes) but then I'm afraid the entire draft would just be high school kids and that would make things worse.

 

[rangerssharks414]

I hardly watch the NBA, so I can't comment on that. I just watch a ton of college ball, and I play fantasy.

 

[Jack Straw]

^ And one of the reasons why the NBA is so watered down.

Too many guys leaving before they're ready and then they wind up out of the league within 3 years.

I want to say they should implement the baseball rule where you can enter draft out of high but if they go to college they have to stay 3 years (can shorten it 2 for NBA purposes) but then I'm afraid the entire draft would just be high school kids and that would make things worse.

The NCAA should just revise its anitquated rules on what makes athletes "professional". Go the Canadian junior hockey route- allow players to be drafted and sign with an NBA team but allow them to continue to play college ball until they actually join a pro team.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

The NCAA should just revise its anitquated rules on what makes athletes "professional". Go the Canadian junior hockey route- allow players to be drafted and sign with an NBA team but allow them to continue to play college ball until they actually join a pro team.

I mean they could just do what the NHL does with NCAA. Allow players to be drafted and go back to college without a contract and give the team X amount of time to give the player a contract.

 

[Brodeur]

I mean they could just do what the NHL does with NCAA. Allow players to be drafted and go back to college without a contract and give the team X amount of time to give the player a contract.

As a fan, I'd enjoy that option. But it's tough since a few guys are under more pressure to make money sooner and don't have the luxury. We hear about it more in the NFL about guys knowing they're jumping into the Draft a year too early, but that they need to help support their families.

 

[Jack Straw]

I mean they could just do what the NHL does with NCAA. Allow players to be drafted and go back to college without a contract and give the team X amount of time to give the player a contract.

Yeah, that works too. Some of these kids might like the security of having a contract signed (could also be appealing to the NBA teams as well) so that's why I suggested that. But anything that essentially allows them to get their pro career started while staying in college would be a good thing. And the idea that these kids aren't already professional athletes is pretty much nonsense.

 

[MMC]

How does this draft compare to the last 2? I really hope my Lakers get another top pick because I think we absolutely need it but should I expect another Russell/Ingram type player or someone of a higher of lesser caliber?

 

[MurrayBannerman]

How does this draft compare to the last 2? I really hope my Lakers get another top pick because I think we absolutely need it but should I expect another Russell/Ingram type player or someone of a higher of lesser caliber?

Uh, isn't your pick going to the 76ers?

 

[rangerssharks414]

How does this draft compare to the last 2? I really hope my Lakers get another top pick because I think we absolutely need it but should I expect another Russell/Ingram type player or someone of a higher of lesser caliber?

This draft is loaded. Loaded.

Uh, isn't your pick going to the 76ers?

Only if they don't get a top 3 pick.

http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/future_drafts/detailed

 

[Jack Straw]

Uh, isn't your pick going to the 76ers?

It's protected. Top 3 or top 5, I can't remember which.

Edit: top 3 protected

 

[darko]

Hope Lakers get pick 4.

 

[Terry Yake]

Hope Lakers get pick 4.

is it the sixers who get the pick if it falls out of the top 3?

or the suns from the nash trade?

 

[rangerssharks414]

is it the sixers who get the pick if it falls out of the top 3?

or the suns from the nash trade?

Philly gets it.

 

[MMC]

If we do get a top 3 pick, I hope we trade it. Seems like all the top players are PGs, we don't need one of those.

 

[Terry Yake]

i highly doubt the lakers pick will end up in the top 3

with how bad they are, there are actually teams that are worse this season

 

[Voight]

Its sad we are probably going to lose Malik Monk to the draft but he is going to be a top 5 guard within 4 years.

 

[darko]

If Philly don't get a PG this time around they should just fold.

 

[Terry Yake]

If Philly don't get a PG this time around they should just fold.

isn't mcconnell pretty good?

 

[MurrayBannerman]

If Philly don't get a PG this time around they should just fold.

Isn't Simmons going to run the point forward? That high pick might be better used on a SG.

 

[Jack Straw]

isn't mcconnell pretty good?

He's a nice story but a backup at best.

 

[Jack Straw]

Isn't Simmons going to run the point forward? That high pick might be better used on a SG.

They could end up with two high picks, the Lakers' and their own. They need both guard positions so it will probably depend on where those picks end up.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

They could end up with two high picks, the Lakers' and their own. They need both guard positions so it will probably depend on where those picks end up.

I was pretty much just talking about the high pick.