Report: Wizards "Very High" On Anthony Bennett...

[Coughka]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/...nthony-bennett

I hope not, I'm low on Otto Porter and don't want the team tempted to pick him should he drop.

Heck I'd rather Bennett.

[Pelicans_fan_504]

That would be great for us, Bennett would not fit on this team

[jgman]

you would rather take another PF on a team that needs players at every other position other than PF over taking the highest rated SF in the draft for a team with no SF's?

[PelsFan2313]

If Porter doesn't go to Washington, I think he drops to 6.

Charlotte would go for McLemore/Oladipo (depending on ORLs pick) and Phoenix would probably take a player with greater upside than Porter, such as McCollum.

[nolaslim213]

I gotta say, I called this one as soon as they landed #3. They were the ideal team to jump in front of us because Bennett is a great fit for them.

[Coughka]

you would rather take another PF on a team that needs players at every other position other than PF over taking the highest rated SF in the draft for a team with no SF's?

People say Porter is naturally a 3, but I worry about his lateral quickness at the next level, not to mention his slow-footed offense.

I don't think Bennett would have the same problems athletically guarding 3's at the next level; I think his defensive issues are more of a focus thing.

And as for offensive potential, I don't think it's close; Bennett is the superior athlete, shot-creator, an on-par shooter, etc etc.

However, I was just throwing him out in comparison to Porter. If it was between Bennett and Schroeder/one of the two guards, I'd go with the guards.

[da ThRONe]

If Porter doesn't go to Washington, I think he drops to 6.

Charlotte would go for McLemore/Oladipo (depending on ORLs pick) and Phoenix would probably take a player with greater upside than Porter, such as McCollum.

PHX is another team that really need everything especially somebody with all-star potential. So I could easily see him going there.

[Coughka]

PHX is another team that really need everything especially somebody with all-star potential. So I could easily see him going there.

Do you really see Porter as having all-star potential.

I think he's a glue guy, with a reputation for defense and spot-shooting; I think the defense reputation will be undermined a bit when he gets exposed more athletically in the NBA.

[Pelicans78]

People say Porter is naturally a 3, but I worry about his lateral quickness at the next level, not to mention his slow-footed offense.

I don't think Bennett would have the same problems athletically guarding 3's at the next level; I think his defensive issues are more of a focus thing.

And as for offensive potential, I don't think it's close; Bennett is the superior athlete, shot-creator, an on-par shooter, etc etc.

However, I was just throwing him out in comparison to Porter. If it was between Bennett and Schroeder/one of the two guards, I'd go with the guards.

No way Bennett will be able to guard SFs on the NBA level. Not gonna happen with the amount of spacing on the floor. Porter will be alot better guarding the better compared to Bennett. Not even a discussion to be honest.

[Coughka]

No way Bennett will be able to guard SFs on the NBA level. Not gonna happen with the amount of spacing on the floor. Porter will be alot better guarding the better compared to Bennett. Not even a discussion to be honest.

That's probably fair, but I don't think it's such an open and shut case.

I just don't like the idea of drafting sub-par athleticism this high. I want potential, and so much of potential is tied into the athletic jump that a player can make from college to the NBA. Porter was merely sufficient athletically in college; I'm worried he'll get exposed in the NBA.

[iNolaNightmare]

If Porter falls to us, I'm going streaking in my neighborhood.

[Snarly]

That's probably fair, but I don't think it's such an open and shut case.

I just don't like the idea of drafting sub-par athleticism this high. I want potential, and so much of potential is tied into the athletic jump that a player can make from college to the NBA. Porter was merely sufficient athletically in college; I'm worried he'll get exposed in the NBA.

Sounds like you're looking for a star player. I think its a good idea to go after athletically gifted players with production. I just don't think Bennett will be the star player you're hoping he'll be.

[Coughka]

Sounds like you're looking for a star player. I think its a good idea to go after athletically gifted players with production. I just don't think Bennett will be the star player you're hoping he'll be.

But he is athletically gifted + production.

There is an issue with defending threes perhaps, but is it truly an athletic limitation, or just a focus/technique thing. I admittedly haven't watched a lot of Bennett defending on the perimeter (perhaps for good reason).

[wuggie]

Well this can turn out good (or bad to some)

1. Cleveland - Porter(there has been reports that they may take him there)
2. Orlando - Burke(sorry but they may take him they need a pg)
3. Washington - Bennett
4. Bearcats or whatever - Noel(such a MJ mistake waiting to happen...)
5. Phoenix - Takes Oladipo or Mclemore
6. Oladipo or even Mclemore? Doubt it but its possible things shake out this way. Either way is good with me. And some other guys can rise up due to good workouts so you never know who can slide to us. Plus the scenario where Porter can slide to us. Much good can come out of this.

[RUFshreve]

I would love if Porter fell to us. That or Burke falling would make me a happy happy man.

[Coughka]

I would love if Porter fell to us. That or Burke falling would make me a happy happy man.

I wouldn't be surprised if both did.

[AUSSIE_PELICAN]

I just hope this doesn't happen and we get stuck with Noel:

Cavs: Porter
Magic: Burke
Wizards: Bennett
Bobcats: Oladipo
Suns: McClemore:

[Razorpens]

Well this can turn out good (or bad to some)

1. Cleveland - Porter(there has been reports that they may take him there)
2. Orlando - Burke(sorry but they may take him they need a pg)
3. Washington - Bennett
4. Bearcats or whatever - Noel(such a MJ mistake waiting to happen...)
5. Phoenix - Takes Oladipo or Mclemore
6. Oladipo or even Mclemore? Doubt it but its possible things shake out this way. Either way is good with me. And some other guys can rise up due to good workouts so you never know who can slide to us. Plus the scenario where Porter can slide to us. Much good can come out of this.

I'd kill for this to happen. My dream draft and we sneak and steal Mclemore or Oladipo

[Silverfoxx]

I just hope this doesn't happen and we get stuck with Noel:

Cavs: Porter
Magic: Burke
Wizards: Bennett
Bobcats: Oladipo
Suns: McClemore:

OMG noooooooo!

[da ThRONe]

Do you really see Porter as having all-star potential.

I think he's a glue guy, with a reputation for defense and spot-shooting; I think the defense reputation will be undermined a bit when he gets exposed more athletically in the NBA.

I was talking about Bennett. I'm not high on Porter at all. Like you I think he's the classic high floor low ceiling guy.

[da ThRONe]

There's some questions about Porter as a on-ball defender as well. Personally I'd gamble on Bennett before I take Porter.

[Inner_GI]

If Porter falls to us, I'm going streaking in my neighborhood.

Porter at 6 would be extreme value.

[Eman5805]

I just hope this doesn't happen and we get stuck with Noel:

Cavs: Porter
Magic: Burke
Wizards: Bennett
Bobcats: Oladipo
Suns: McClemore:

Then hope we take Muhammad or McCollum instead.

[NOLa.]

Then hope we take Muhammad or McCollum instead.

Please let it be so.

[GeauxPelicans]

I don't think Porter is going to get past Cleveland, even if they stay at 1. It's going to be an interesting draft for sure.