Draft Combine (Chicago) , May 9-14th

[pawel]

It's interesting to note that the pels seem to focus on interviewing underclassmen, it seems to be a new trend because in the last few years they interviewed mostly senior. I don't know if it's random or it's because of Diallo's pick success but it's worth noticing.

Last year they interviewed (only those names were mentioned)
Bembry
Labissiere
Bentil
Dunn
Brown
English
Hield
Whitehead
Trimble
Diallo

So it is 50-50. But mostly because Dell had to interview top prospects for 6th pick.
Last year they were mostly PG's and wings.

For now it is to small sample size. But agree - mostly underclassmen.

We will see how the workouts look like

[fullcourtpress]

I'd take Dwayne bacon in the late 1st. Not too many legit 6'6" athletic scoring 2 guatds. He's got it all potentially. Kinda like golden states mccaw

[pawel]

How You gonna get to the late 1st?

[mikecia]

Portland has 2 late picks with not much roster spots
Utah has 2 also & Brooklyn has 2
Answer is 3 million dollars or less
I would love Diallo but doesn't seem likely now
Also Boston has 3 second rounders they can't keep them all some cash or future considerations could get us some young talent for cheap

[Mythrol]

Portland has 2 late picks with not much roster spots
Utah has 2 also & Brooklyn has 2
Answer is 3 million dollars or less
I would love Diallo but doesn't seem likely now
Also Boston has 3 second rounders they can't keep them all some cash or future considerations could get us some young talent for cheap

While I personally agree with you, I feel like the Pels will want to maximize their flexibility this offseason and all 1st round picks are guaranteed contracts. Maybe they trade for another 2nd but I'd actually assume they don't want to add another pick unless someone they love drops then maybe they would trade up into the 1st or work out some deal.

[Silverfoxx]

Yup, forget the lottery players, I'm ALL IN on Semi Ojeleye. Dude is this draft best kept secret. I pray he doesn't move up boards but I'm sure he will. Dude is gonna own the NBA.

[pawel]

Portland has 2 late picks with not much roster spots
Utah has 2 also & Brooklyn has 2
Answer is 3 million dollars or less
I would love Diallo but doesn't seem likely now
Also Boston has 3 second rounders they can't keep them all some cash or future considerations could get us some young talent for cheap

Agree with it, but:
1. Portland will be a tax team. Those picks will be better used as a sweeteners. To go below tax they won't sell their pick.
2. Utah - the same. they need to extend players. They will use picks to shed contracts.
3. Brooklyn won't sell anything. they will rather buy.
4. Boston may sell something - but they will rather use them in trades.

I would love Pels to buy - even a late 2nd rounder. Just don't see that teams in this times will be doing such a deals. You will have long control on a cheap contracts. Especieally with two way contracts...
Hopefully I am wrong.