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I voted MKG. He is the 2nd best guy in this draft, and even if we have Aminu, and Ariza, neither have the talent, or proven in college, what this kid has. His future is bright.
thomas mother******* robinson
Anthony Davis because Jordan is going to draft himself.
T-Rob is a monster BUT i dont know how much playing time he would get on the hornets team, the way Jason Smith has been playing...im not saying J Smith is better but right now, J smith is BALLIN.
not to thread Jack, but is Jason Smith, this years Kris Humphries?
Personally I have an affinity for Robinson, but something about MKG just intrigues me as well. He's just such a hard worker and leaves it all on the court.
Of course you can really say the same thing about TRob. As far as playing time, you don't draft in the top 3 to fill holes, that can be addressed later. Who knows if Smith or Landry will even be here down the road. Robinson is a building block, as is MKG.
MKG
I voted MKG, but Drummond really intrigues me. He could end up being pretty dominant. Then again, he could end up being Thabeet esque.
MKG was my vote but I'd be happy with either him or Robinson.
I voted other. I feel Sullinger will be better than all 3 long-term. But I have MKG after that.
What makes MKG better than Barnes? Yes. This is a serious question. Why is MKG considered a top 3 pick and Barnes isn't even top 5 for most people on this board?
I've said it that I think Barnes is a better fit for THIS team based off their respective skills. Our team needs another shooter. Barnes could be that. Especially if we work the drive and kick game with a healthy Gordon.
But because MKG does so many things well and I think he could develop a mid-range game and BPA is wiser move than drafting for positional need, I voted for him. then I'd vote for Robinson. Then Drummond.
Edit: Crap. Forgot about Sullinger. He's between Robinson and Drummond.
Surprised?
We're talking about the same guy who put up 40pts/8rebs against Clemson his freshman year in the ACC tournament. Then went on to average 21ppg/8rebs in the NCAA tournament in his freshman year. I fail to see why people are overlooking him now. He had a bad year in terms of tournament play but I'm not going to dismiss him because of it.
MKG really hasnt proven much at all offensively, i'm torn on whether I want him or not
Not to thread jack but here's a completely different topic I'd like to bring up.
what is MKG's strength? I know that Robinson can rebound, score with his back to basket and a very good transition PF.. never really watched a lot of Kentucky games just knew that Anthony Davis was a beast.
I'm really having a hard time with MKG.
I understand and appreciate the work ethic. That's something that can't be taught and bodes well for the next level.
He's also talented.
However, he isn't "Skilled". His offensive game is not great. He can't shoot that well. He gets to the basket in a variety of very creative ways but can be out of control doing it (at least to my eyes).
To me, he's a much more talented Ariza at this point. I wouldn't be thrilled with the pick, and I think it would be 2-3 years before he's a consistent contributor.
MKG is Overrated to me on offense. Yea he gets the offensive rebounds but his barely average with everything else offensively! When he get to the NBA those put backs & head fakes won't work for a player like his size, I and did I mention he dribble slow and drive slow.
I'll take Drummond or Barnes before this guy!!
He's just a better player overall. Much better ball-handler, defender, finisher, leader. Barnes is a better shooter, but I think MKG would lock him down if needed. Plus MKG is a bit younger. MKG can definitely be a point forward in this league. High basketball IQ.
I think MKG is a better version of Iggy. He won't be a great scorer in this league, but he will be a very good all around player. BTW, Barnes won't be a great scorer either. Maybe a high volume scorer, which is really not worth much.
mkg for sure...yes hes the 2nd best in the draft right there with thomas robinson but then i think there will be some good big men available at 10... hopefully cody zeller but andre drummond might slip, and jared sullinger should be there
Give me arnette moultrie. Has better all around game than robinson. MKG is a joke the guys offensive game is super suspect and I'd rather work with trevor and aminu.
Honestly, I wouldn't lose sleep if the team selected Drummond with their 1st pick. He's definitely got bust potential, but he is still really young. I think MKG and Beal are ahead of him since all 3 are the same age, but he could break out eventually.
MKG is way more talented than both of them. Not even close. Those guys are so clumsy with the ball and neither can shoot. Both are good defenders, but offensively are atrocious. MKG is really talented. He's not a score, but he will impact the game in every other way.
People are hypocrites on this board. Everyone knows Davis won't impact the game greatly with his scoring, but instead will do it in other ways. Why can't MKG do the same?
No offense but mkg just dosnt impress me. Very raw offensively moultrie. Can shoot and has moves on the block a perimeter
Player who can't shoot won't. Help us thts wht ariza and. Aminu are.
MKG
Davis will be a bust just not physical enough to dominate in the nba. He looks like anthony randolph size wise. We can't just listen to espn about the prospects davis and mkg just dnt pass the eye test.
agree i get an ariza jeff green vibe
As a UNC fan I can tell you that Barnes' biggest problem is that he needs someone else to create his shot for him. He's no effective whatsoever creating his own shot off the dribble. When Marshall went down he looked lost out there and when UNC needed him to take the game over in the tournament he just went cold and turnover prone.
As some have said, for THIS team he's a good fit since Gordon will kick the ball out a ton and if we could get a good creator at PG, bonus.
oh damn i was hoping we could take him with our 2nd 1st rounder.. but thats probably best for him since he'll probably be a top 3 pick next year and it also puts money in his brothers pocket since he'll go earlier than he wouldve had cody zeller announced
now im hoping drummond falls or jared sullinger
Barnes doesn't have a problem creating his own shot. His problem is hitting those type of shots with consistency. He can create space and get a shot off with relative ease. Consistency can be improved with time especially for someone who already has a stroke. His question marks are not any bigger than MKG's.
If people are conceding that MKG's ceiling is a better Iguodala, then I don't see why his upside is so much better than Barnes who have shown a lot more as a freshman. Whose to say MKG doesn't regress due to his weak jump shot at the next level?
There is one huge difference between Ariza and MKG. MKG attacks, while Ariza is timid. Remember Ariza in last years playoffs, he was the most fearless I've ever seen him, he had like 16 points a game and was constantly getting to the basket. He was playing great D on Kobe on the other end. That's the floor of what MKG will bring every night because he's got that FIYA. If he improve his jumper and his handles on top of that, we're looking at a franchise player.
Would anyone else agree that MKG is D-Wade at the 3? With that being said I'm torn on MKG and T-Rob. I could see us ending up getting the 2nd/3rd and the Twolve pick turn out to be 7. Drafting T-Rob and Barnes really intrigues me and im not really a Barnes fan but what Eman and Nola Hornet posted of him sort of gave me a change of mind. We shall see on draft night...
My problem with Barnes is he never gets all the way to the basket, he can create space and get a midrange shot off like kobe, but can he sink 'em like kobe. I say no.
MKG isnt as explosive as Iggy
He will more difficulty creating against longer, more athletic guys.
I think he will be a good scorer in the league, but he's gonna have to expand his game to make a real impact, otherwise he will be a Rudy Gay type of player who can score, but shoots alot, and doesn't make his teammates better in the process. I think Barnes will be that kind of player. He's cannot make his teammates better except by spreading the floor for other guys to do damage. I also don't see why people think he will be an elite defender in the league. Its easy to play defense in college with little spacing and having Henson and Zeller behind you. I think he will have more trouble in the league where it is more wide open. In the end, I see Barnes as a high volume scorer and that's pretty much it. He probably won't offer much more. Guys like that just don't win alot of games. They just put up good stats. Even though Barnes is the prospect on his team long-term, Zeller, Henson, and Marshall provided more to the team.
MKG may not be a great player. He will be very good. He probably won't be a great scorer, but he will be a good scorer, especially the way he can drive to the basket. He's an excellent penetrator and can finish. Also, he won't force alot of bad shots. He will make his teammates better, and he will probably be a great defender. In the end, I just think he will have more impact on his team than Barnes and will help his team win more.
i think he will probably be similar to Iguodala, but i dont think Iggy is worth a #2 pick at all...guess the top 5 in this draft just isnt that good