The draft doesn't have any NBA Bigs.

[Diesel]

They're all undersized and soft.

I think we might consider trading our pick for a big.

The question is WHO?

[tmac13]

Someone like Josh Boone might turn out to be the steal of the draft..He is a long, shotblocking, defensive stopper, he might be this years Charlie V...Maybe we could trade some of our 3's for one of Torontos 4's?

[Diesel]

Charlie V. has had it all along. Going pro never increased his potential... Boone.. I have been watching him for some years now. i don't think he has it. I have to sit down and watch UConn play a team with a front court. For as bad as he was, Taft dominated Boone..

I would say this.

I would like to get Marcus Williams with our second.

[Johnnybravo4]

I was impressed by J.P. Batista of Gonzaga. He is the thug that I wish our Batista was.

I have also been impressed by "Harry azz" who plays for Stanford. After ripping him in another thread I think he could be a second round steal.

[vdunkndunk]

We need Aldridge. He's 6'11 with a 7'5 wingspan, and plenty of athleticism and skill. I think he has the potential to be a Chris Bosh / Rasheed Wallace / Jermaine O'neal type of player. If we miss out on him, though, I would definitely think about trading the pick.

[Johnnybravo4]

Where is he going to play PF ahead of Josh? Center ahead of Zaza? If I am picking a bench roll player I want Morrison instead of Aldridge. Especially if he isn't going to play center.

[DJlaysitup]

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Where is he going to play PF ahead of Josh? Center ahead of Zaza? If I am picking a bench roll player I want Morrison instead of Aldridge. Especially if he isn't going to play center.

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Morrison a bench role player?? LOL...he'd be starting in no time.

[AHF]

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Where is he going to play PF ahead of Josh? Center ahead of Zaza? If I am picking a bench roll player I want Morrison instead of Aldridge. Especially if he isn't going to play center.

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He could end up as a starter in either position. Our PF/C spots aren't exactly all-NBA tough men. There is a crying need for improvement and IMO Aldridge represents our best hope.

[Johnnybravo4]

Don't you need to dominate the Big 12 first.

[AHF]

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Don't you need to dominate the Big 12 first.

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The guy shoots over 60% from the floor, averages a little shy of 10 rpg, and a little shy of 2 spg and 2 bpg. He isn't exactly chopped liver. If he didn't play on a team with a couple of chucker ball hogs he would have much higher scoring numbers. For example, Gibson shoots 42% from the field but somehow still takes more shots than Aldridge.

I agree Aldridge hasn't played great over the last few games before looking better and getting 17/11 and 21/12 the last two. I think that this is a draft without a superstar, though, and Aldridge represents the best combination of need, ability and upside for the Hawks.

[thesheedera]

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Don't you need to dominate the Big 12 first.

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Has he dissapointed you? You're nuts. Lamarcus has been putting up awesome numbers on a stacked team in what is his sophomore season, after a very abbreviated freshman season.

16 PPG and 9 RPG in 32 minutes/game shooting 60% from the field is nothing to scoff at, especially when PJ is taking almost 10 rebounds/game and Buckman's getting his 7...

I love the guy and think he will be a great NBA player.

[Johnnybravo4]

If I need a power forward I would rather spend a second round pick on JP Batista than the # 1,2,3 pick on Aldridge.

[TheDude]

i think if we can't get a great/really good big man in the draft, we need to go point and get Pryz...i don't think you have to have a dominant center, but a servicable one..and i think a combo of pryz and an improving zaza is servicable...

[thesheedera]

Lamarcus will play Center in the NBA, just like Dwight and Amare, unless he gets drafted by a team that has someone as skilled with more size, which would only be a few teams.

In the Big 12...

He's 6th in scoring/game

2nd in rebounding/game

1st in FG %

3rd in Blocks/game

That's pretty damn close to domination.

Enjoy PJ Batista, I'll take Lamarcus any day of the week.

[Johnnybravo4]

I am telling you that Batista is a man. And if you think that it is because he plays against inferior competition..check out his stats against non conf opp.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=22276

[thesheedera]

That's fine, but just because he'd be a good pickup doesn't mean that Lamarcus would be a bad one.

[AHF]

Aldridge has more rebounds and more than twice as many steals/blocks as Batista. He also shoots a higher % from the field. He also plays in a better conference with tougher competition. He is also several years younger and is taller.

I'll take Aldridge.

[Lascar78]

yeah we need a shot blocking big man in the worst way. I'll take aldridge allll day. Plus he can play center. He's not your 7'2" true NBA C, but who is these days?

[Johnnybravo4]

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Aldridge has more rebounds and more than twice as many steals/blocks as Batista. He also shoots a higher % from the field. He also plays in a better conference with tougher competition. He is also several years younger and is taller.

I'll take Aldridge.

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1. I didn't say take Batista with our first round pick..I think he would be a good pick in the second round. I think he will be what Tractor Traylor should have been. I would rather draft a combination or Morrison/Batista (by the way who are now teammates) then Aldridge and say Diaz or someone like that.

2. I know Aldrige plays in a better overall conference..which is why I said look at non conference games.

[Lascar78]

then who do you take with the first? Aldridge is arguably the best player coming out, he fits a need (defensive big who can also score in the post and help block shots), and he is NBA ready. Who could possibly make more sense for us?