terrell Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, ShooterSays said: Grant summarizing a new Stein report: The Lively at 10 train to ATL is picking up some steam. The last time I heard we loved a BIG man, I didnt believe it.. And then we took him at #5... Just sayin... lol 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HawksNWaffles Posted June 19, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 minute ago, terrell said: The last time I heard we loved a BIG man, I didnt believe it.. And then we took him at #5... Just sayin... lol We were banking on his forehead to become a rim protector..... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShooterSays Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, terrell said: The last time I heard we loved a BIG man, I didnt believe it.. And then we took him at #5... Just sayin... lol Also from Duke… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NekiEcko Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Yeah, but we could just be trading back and have faith that any selection will help this team out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JayBirdHawk Posted June 19, 2023 Premium Member Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 29 minutes ago, ShooterSays said: Grant summarizing a new Stein report: The Lively at 10 train to ATL is picking up some steam. Is this the thinking? Multiple teams have shared in recent days that Duke’s Dereck Lively II has true Tyson Chandler potential. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KB21 Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said: Is this the thinking? Multiple teams have shared in recent days that Duke’s Dereck Lively II has true Tyson Chandler potential. He's not anywhere near a finished product, but there are some traits that he is capable of elite rim protection while also being able to switch and guard out on the perimeter. The latter is not as tested as the former, but he has shown the traits in isolated situations. I don't think you draft him that high thinking that he's just going to be a drop defender on the pick and roll. The other thing is, they have to be buying into the jump shot that he is showing. If he can't shoot, then you don't take him that high. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted June 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said: Is this the thinking? Multiple teams have shared in recent days that Duke’s Dereck Lively II has true Tyson Chandler potential. He's closer to WCS but he has some JC to him so he's very intriguing. His workouts have been getting tremendous reviews with teams who saw him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBASupes Posted June 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, KB21 said: He's not anywhere near a finished product, but there are some traits that he is capable of elite rim protection while also being able to switch and guard out on the perimeter. The latter is not as tested as the former, but he has shown the traits in isolated situations. I don't think you draft him that high thinking that he's just going to be a drop defender on the pick and roll. The other thing is, they have to be buying into the jump shot that he is showing. If he can't shoot, then you don't take him that high. I've said the same thing, do you buy that jumper, they did with JC and won big with it as their pick. His ability to guard multiple positions like OO is the real prize. Some have compared him to Mitchell Robinson but Mitchell has more offensive upside but not quite the defensive feel and IQ of Lively. That said, do you buy the jumper. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JayBirdHawk Posted June 19, 2023 Premium Member Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 4 hours ago, NBASupes said: Atlanta doesn't mind paying the LT for 2023-24 and isn't looking for salary-cap deals ...but will they. I want to believe, I really want to believe....buuuut................I'll believe it when it happens and gladly eat crow. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JayBirdHawk Posted June 19, 2023 Premium Member Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, NBASupes said: He's closer to WCS ....at pick #10? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warcore Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 40 minutes ago, terrell said: Lively would be a nice pick at 15 though.. But we may have to take him at "10" if the rumors are true that we like him.... I like Wallace or Hendricks but LIvely has alot of potential.... Im fine with either.... I hope we're not dumb enough to cave into some rumors. Trading JC is not worth moving up 5 slots to take someone who is not head and shoulders better than others that will be there at 15. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member JayBirdHawk Posted June 19, 2023 Premium Member Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, NBASupes said: His workouts have been getting tremendous reviews with teams who saw him. I hope he's just not a work out prodigy but don't look close to that in real games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunkabilly Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said: I hope he's just not a work out prodigy but don't look close to that in games. Has anyone heard why they didn't use his shooting abilities at Duke? That's the part that scares me... doesn't make sense for his college coach to limit him that much if those skills played up in actual games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrell Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, warcore said: I hope we're not dumb enough to cave into some rumors. Trading JC is not worth moving up 5 slots to take someone who is not head and shoulders better than others that will be there at 15. Maybe we're keeping 15 to use in another deal? lol JC for Bertrans and 10... Edited June 19, 2023 by terrell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleachkit Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) Take the best shooter in draft. Gradey D*ck. You gotta have shooting, it's not optional. Edited June 19, 2023 by bleachkit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 hours ago, HawksNWaffles said: He did say .... Anything I’m dead I could watch this all day, this is just great. Oh man, I’m sending this puppy to everyone I know today 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Wretch said: How many in here drool over Jaylen Brown, that's how I am with Ingram. Probably more so. Whoa … that much? My drool level: Jaylen Brown 8.5/10 Zion 9.99/10 Ps Tell kg I went out for a jog (Jack in the box). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Wretch said: Yes. I would do...scandalous things to see him in a Hawks uni. I’ve always wanted to meet you in real life you seem like a fun… stand up type guy.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member sturt Posted June 19, 2023 Premium Member Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Assuming it's all true, really hate that our front office would have serious leaks like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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