Anthony Bennett Not Dropping Past 6

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06-26-2013, 06:00 PM
jsl05

Anthony Bennett Not Dropping Past 6

http://www.atthehive.com/2013/6/26/4...nnett-pelicans
06-26-2013, 06:03 PM
Snarly

Hopefully, Washington is going to take him.
06-26-2013, 06:04 PM
rebelman

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

Hopefully, Washington is going to take him.

I think they will to keep John Wall happy
06-26-2013, 06:08 PM
jsl05

I might not be able to sleep tomorrow night if we take Bennett.
06-26-2013, 06:09 PM
BallSoHard

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Originally Posted by jsl05

I might not be able to sleep tomorrow night if we take Bennett.

Because of how terrible of a pick it would be ? Me too
06-26-2013, 06:10 PM
B504ever

Ive said this before and still believe Anthony Bennett will be the best player to come out of this draft.
06-26-2013, 06:10 PM
jsl05

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Originally Posted by BallSoHard

Because of how terrible of a pick it would be ? Me too

Yes. But now that I think of it, I know Dell would pick him for a reason; so maybe it wouldn't be too bad. (This is I trying to talk myself into what could happen.)
06-26-2013, 06:13 PM
glepurple

Unless ad's moving to the 5 this season this would not be a good move imo. Not unless he shocks the world and can guard 3's on a regular basis.
06-26-2013, 06:14 PM
jsl05

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Originally Posted by glepurple

Unless ad's moving to the 5 this season this would not be a good move imo. Not unless he shocks the world and can guard 3's on a regular basis.

I think Bennett would play as one of our 2 big men. Isn't he like 261 now?
06-26-2013, 06:19 PM
jsl05

http://m.si.com/3095322/whos-up-whos...ock-draft-5-0/

Stole this from another thread, but one certain Western conference GM thinks he will be a superstar.
06-26-2013, 06:24 PM
glepurple

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Originally Posted by jsl05

I think Bennett would play as one of our 2 big men. Isn't he like 261 now?

yeah his weight reportedly shot up due to his injury and not being able to work out. I wouldn't mind picking bennett but only if your playing ad at the five. But idk if ad is ready for that challenge this early in his career.
06-26-2013, 06:25 PM
Snarly

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Originally Posted by glepurple

yeah his weight reportedly shot up due to his injury and not being able to work out. I wouldn't mind picking bennett but only if your playing ad at the five. But idk if ad is ready for that challenge this early in his career.

Why couldn't he workout again? His legs are fine.
06-26-2013, 06:26 PM
jsl05

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

Why couldn't he workout again? His legs are fine.

He's hurt
06-26-2013, 06:27 PM
Snarly

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Originally Posted by jsl05

He's hurt

So a shoulder injury is a legitimate excuse for him to gain 18 pounds?
06-26-2013, 06:28 PM
jsl05

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

So a shoulder injury is a legitimate excuse for him to gain 18 pounds?

When did I say that?
06-26-2013, 06:30 PM
Snarly

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Originally Posted by jsl05

When did I say that?

You came up the excuse for him being hurt as the reason why he couldn't work out. That's implying it.
06-26-2013, 06:32 PM
glepurple

I mean gaining 20 pounds whether hurt or not is a head scratcher. But maybe it was because of the traveling and not being able to workout as much as he should. He should still be able to run but no treadmill's lol
06-26-2013, 06:33 PM
jsl05

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

You came up the excuse for him being hurt as the reason why he couldn't work out. That's implying it.

Not even close. You asked why he didn't workout. I merely said that he's hurt so he couldn't workout with us.
06-26-2013, 06:33 PM
AD23forMVP

I'd sleep just fine if we took Bennett lol
06-26-2013, 06:33 PM
Coughka

Would rather get him than Burke and Porter, so I wouldn't mind.
06-26-2013, 06:35 PM
Snarly

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Originally Posted by jsl05

Not even close. You asked why he didn't workout. I merely said that he's hurt so he couldn't workout with us.

We're not on the same page then. I was talking about cardio.
06-26-2013, 06:36 PM
jsl05

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

We're not on the same page then. I was talking about cardio.

Alright, when you said "workout," I thought you meant like Draft Workout.
06-26-2013, 06:41 PM
RekesNotWeak

If the other 5 are gone, I could live with Bennett for sure. He may end up being the best player in this draft. I'm now on the CJ McCollum bandwagon, so I'd rather him. I think McCollum fits better with Austin Rivers than Trey Burke does. We are taking the best available player on our board no matter what position he plays. It's all about collecting assets in the NBA and you want to collect the most that you can!
06-26-2013, 06:48 PM
Pelican589

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Originally Posted by jsl05

Yes. But now that I think of it, I know Dell would pick him for a reason; so maybe it wouldn't be too bad. (This is I trying to talk myself into what could happen.)

This is my mindset going into tomorrow. I'd like Burke, Oladipo, or Len, but I trust Dell to make the right decision because he's got about a .900 batting average at least so far as GM.
06-26-2013, 06:49 PM
PowerPel

I'm happy whoever we draft.
06-26-2013, 06:50 PM
jsl05

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Originally Posted by Pelican589

This is my mindset going into tomorrow. I'd like Burke, Oladipo, or Len, but I trust Dell to make the right decision because he's got about a .900 batting average at least so far as GM.

I'm excited because it sounds like Dell has a plan.
06-26-2013, 07:07 PM
Nightshade

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

Why couldn't he workout again? His legs are fine.

You ever tried running with a shoulder injury? It hurts like hell
06-26-2013, 07:11 PM
Snarly

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Originally Posted by Nightshade

You ever tried running with a shoulder injury? It hurts like hell

He's already started lifting again. I don't think running is going to kill him.
06-26-2013, 07:11 PM
jsl05

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

He's already started lifting again. I don't think running is going to kill him.

What's the rush?
06-26-2013, 07:23 PM
RekesNotWeak

Now what if Anthony Bennett looks like a beast this season for us off the bench. Then at the deadline we can trade him and Eric Gordon for a star that demands a trade or some team would love to add those two?!?!?
06-26-2013, 07:25 PM
DroopyDawg

Another 4? yeah they "say" he can play the 3... but not in the NBA.

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Originally Posted by PrimeTimeWhoDat

Now what if Anthony Bennett looks like a beast this season for us off the bench. Then at the deadline we can trade him and Eric Gordon for a star that demands a trade or some team would love to add those two?!?!?

So he backs up AD? When does Ryno get in?
06-26-2013, 08:43 PM
MonsterMash

Bennett might play the 3 in some sets (since both he and RYNO can shoot with range, it would have a different dynamic than the Jefferson/Favors/Millsaps set in Utah) but I don't see him ever starting at the 3. I do think he and Davis can play together long term if it comes to that. Davis IMO is going to play a lot of minutes at center going forward. It's a waste to have a shotblocker like that chasing stretch fours around half the time.
06-26-2013, 08:51 PM
RekesNotWeak

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Originally Posted by DroopyDawg

Another 4? yeah they "say" he can play the 3... but not in the NBA.

So he backs up AD? When does Ryno get in?

AD can play center with Bennett at the four. AD, Ryno, & Bennett can play together too in some sets. I think he can play small forward. Some nights playing AD and Ryno may be tough to play together, so we play AD & Bennett instead. It doesn't sound like that will make a difference cause we will take Burke. So if Rivers starts lighting it up, how we gonna play him, Gordon, Vasquez & Burke. Say we take McLemore or Oladipo, how will he, Gordon, Rivers, Vasquez, and whoever we get to play small forward play their minutes. You make it work with whoever we take at 6, that's how.
06-26-2013, 08:52 PM
wuggie

Who says he won't get traded if they somehow pick him?....
06-26-2013, 08:53 PM
HoustonPelicans

I think Bennett will be the best player in this draft, reminds me of Larry Johnson. With that said I still don't want to draft him, I'm content with AD and Ryno
06-26-2013, 08:56 PM
RekesNotWeak

Plus I didn't see AD and Jason Smith play the whole season last year. Robin Lopez is known for getting beat up too. You can never have enough players much less big men.
06-26-2013, 09:04 PM
HornetGuru

if bennett can truely play the SF he's my guy, but i dont think he can.
06-26-2013, 09:12 PM
Snarly

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

if bennett can truely play the SF he's my guy, but i dont think he can.

He absolutely believes that he can. Does that count?

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Originally Posted by Anthony Bennett

“Transitioning my game from the power forward to the small forward”

http://nbadraft.net/nba-draft-media-day-part-1-0
06-26-2013, 09:18 PM
cgrand

my tarot cards say Bennett is there at 6 and they take Burke anyway
06-26-2013, 09:23 PM
HornetGuru

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

He absolutely believes that he can. Does that count?

http://nbadraft.net/nba-draft-media-day-part-1-0

hmm, so he wants to play SF ehh? weird that he put on 20 pounds though, cant wait for tom night.
06-26-2013, 09:24 PM
PELICANSFAN

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

hmm, so he wants to play SF ehh? weird that he put on 20 pounds though, cant wait for tom night.

He'll say whatever teams want to hear in order to get selected higher.
06-26-2013, 09:34 PM
Alvis

You guys seem to forget another strong possibility ... we have a trade ready for him if he falls to 6.
It does look unlikely but getting a promess from us is weird to begin with. Who knows with Demps ...
06-26-2013, 09:36 PM
HornetGuru

i still wish we could just trade gordon to pheonix for the 5th pick.
06-26-2013, 09:37 PM
kclaboy504

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Originally Posted by B504ever

Ive said this before and still believe Anthony Bennett will be the best player to come out of this draft.

I've been saying the same thing. Him being 15lbs overweight has changed me mind just a bit tho. I def think he has the most upside of any of these guys in this draft. If anything I was hoping he lost 15lbs lol. I'd like for him to be able defend the 3 some. Not saying he still can't but not lookin good on that front.
06-27-2013, 10:08 AM
B504ever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lslZdhjK_zQ

Here is the interview yesterday where Bennett says he will go 1-6 and dont see himself falling passed 6. Question asked at 1:55
06-27-2013, 10:11 AM
BallSoHard

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

He absolutely believes that he can. Does that count?

http://nbadraft.net/nba-draft-media-day-part-1-0

So did Derrick Williams :hihi:
06-27-2013, 10:28 AM
All Metro

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Originally Posted by B504ever

Ive said this before and still believe Anthony Bennett will be the best player to come out of this draft.

Yeh, him or Ola.
06-27-2013, 10:35 AM
tdcreator

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

i still wish we could just trade gordon to pheonix for the 5th pick.

I'm wishing with you.
06-27-2013, 10:37 AM
BigChris504

I watched dude highlights and he plays, IMO like a young Z-BO....... So explain to me why shouldn't we get this guy again? Cause AD isn't ready to play Center?
06-27-2013, 10:42 AM
wuggie

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Originally Posted by BigChris504

I watched dude highlights and he plays, IMO like a young Z-BO....... So explain to me why shouldn't we get this guy again? Cause AD isn't ready to play Center?

Probably because he also ACTS like a young Z-Bo lol I wouldn't mind it if he was the pick though or if we trade him afterwards.

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