SI Mock. Oladipo at #6

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba...-nerlens-noel/

Definitely could see us taking him, even with Burke on the board.

Pass. I know I'm in the minority here but I don't want oladipo. Of course I'll take him if mclemore,Burke,porter,Len and Bennett are off the board but that won't happen.

I agree kc. I don't want him either before the other guys. Drafting a SG this high who can't consistently create his own shot? Sorry, pass.

I'd be ok with this. Dipo/Porter/Burke I'm happy.

If Oladipo is there draft him and trade Gordon for Bledsoe future 1st and whatever else we want thats reasonable. Bledsoe/Rivers/Oladipo would all be capable of covering SGs and PGs while 2 of them can run the offense. The defense from them would be top in the league with potential to be great offensively.

Love Dipo. Love his game. Love his attitude. Would be a booster shot for the franchise. May never be an All-Star but his defensive intensity and athleticism would fit the bill for the Pels. Choice between he and Burke would be tough. I think you could play Dipo at the 3 for stretches in many lineups in today's NBA.

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Originally Posted by new city champ

Love Dipo. Love his game. Love his attitude. Would be a booster shot for the franchise. May never be an All-Star but his defensive intensity and athleticism would fit the bill for the Pels. Choice between he and Burke would be tough. I think you could play Dipo at the 3 for stretches in many lineups in today's NBA.

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Yes, yes, yes

He and Bennett are the two guys I do not want at all costs(Bennett simply because of Davis/Anderson). Dipo measured in a about 6'3 without shoes, 6'4 with, making him undersized for a SG, much less a SF. Austin Rivers is 6'4 without shoes and 6'5 with, just for comparison.

Flat out, I have no interest in a SG that can't, by name, shoot. I think the kid can defend on the next level. But he's got too much Aminu in him if you know what I mean. Taking out our 20+ PPG Eric Gordon for Dipo would set us, and basketball as a sport, back about a hundred years.

Oladipo is pretty far from what we need.

He'd be a BPA kind of deal, purely. It's so hard to pass up that athleticism.

If Otto Porter and Ben McLemore is off the board, we better take Victor Oladipo if he is there. I would always go best player available, when you are a rebuilding team and not one piece away from contending. Especially when the player plays the position of a player that is often injured and would likely be traded if a good enough deal falls into Dell's lap. If you look at this team, I would say shooting guard is more of a need than point guard. We currently have 3 guys we consider point guards and only one shooting guard. We need depth at that position more than we need another point guard. I know we could use an improvement at the position, but I don't think we need another 20 year old point guard since we have one already on the roster.

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Originally Posted by Spaniard

He and Bennett are the two guys I do not want at all costs(Bennett simply because of Davis/Anderson). Dipo measured in a about 6'3 without shoes, 6'4 with, making him undersized for a SG, much less a SF. Austin Rivers is 6'4 without shoes and 6'5 with, just for comparison.

Flat out, I have no interest in a SG that can't, by name, shoot. I think the kid can defend on the next level. But he's got too much Aminu in him if you know what I mean. Taking out our 20+ PPG Eric Gordon for Dipo would set us, and basketball as a sport, back about a hundred years.

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Oladipo's shot is a ???, but this is exaggerating more than a bit. He did make 3's at over 50% this past season. It was on a lower volume, bout 2 or so a game, so nobody's gonna confuse him with McLemore, but he's not quite projected to be as limited as Aminu.

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Originally Posted by Smirk

Oladipo is pretty far from what we need.

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But he supposedly is who Minnesota is interested in. I'm very comfortable dropping back to 9.

If we could get the timberwvoles to do a sign and trade with Pekovic and the 9th pick for our 6th pick and Lopez I would do it. We would be able to land bazz, MCW, maybe even Burke if he falls.

Honestly, I'm happy with any pick that isn't Cody Zeller. Case closed.

I'd be very happy with drafting and keeping Oladipo, or even happy if we took him to trade back...unless we ended up with Shabazz. That would be a nightmare.

That's not possible. Pek has to agree to a S&T and he can't agree to anything until July 1st. It's not the same as waiting until July 1st to complete a draft day trade so you're working with next year's money. Pek could say no.

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Originally Posted by MonsterMash

Oladipo's shot is a ???, but this is exaggerating more than a bit. He did make 3's at over 50% this past season. It was on a lower volume, bout 2 or so a game, so nobody's gonna confuse him with McLemore, but he's not quite projected to be as limited as Aminu.

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Sorry, I worded that really poorly. When I said he had a little Aminu in him, I actually wasn't referring to his shot at all. He has those long arms that he almost can't help but dribble away from his body. He's just really loose with the basketball IMO, like Aminu. He was 44.1% from three last season on 68 shots. 33.8% while at Indiana on a pretty small sample size. Not awful. But I don't see him being a strong offensive player in the NBA. I really don't.

This team needs deep shooting. 1,2,or 3 position - I don't really care.

That would be my dream selection right there. Love his defensive intensity and can very easily be everything this team is missing in terms of an effect wing player with a High basketball IQ and willing to work his tail off. Hoping Alex Len is taken by the time New Orleans selects.

Best player available.

So shooting 60% means he can't shoot?

Or 75% ft that equals Lebron James pro ft #s?

Sorry to be sarcastic but seems like he will be fine.

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Originally Posted by Spaniard

He and Bennett are the two guys I do not want at all costs(Bennett simply because of Davis/Anderson). Dipo measured in a about 6'3 without shoes, 6'4 with, making him undersized for a SG, much less a SF. Austin Rivers is 6'4 without shoes and 6'5 with, just for comparison.

Flat out, I have no interest in a SG that can't, by name, shoot. I think the kid can defend on the next level. But he's got too much Aminu in him if you know what I mean. Taking out our 20+ PPG Eric Gordon for Dipo would set us, and basketball as a sport, back about a hundred years.

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Rivers has a wingspan of 6'7". Dipo's wingspan is closer to 6'9". BIG difference.

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Originally Posted by Shelbywmccarty

So shooting 60% means he can't shoot?

Or 75% ft that equals Lebron James pro ft #s?

Sorry to be sarcastic but seems like he will be fine.

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They have nba GMs who are predicting him to be a 9-10ppg career type player. U know the guys who do this thing for real?? I'll go with their professional opinions. Going from Gordon to oladipo would be a downgrade. Bottom line. We want to upgrade I'm pretty sure.

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Originally Posted by kclaboy504

They have nba GMs who are predicting him to be a 9-10ppg career type player. U know the guys who do this thing for real?? I'll go with their professional opinions. Going from Gordon to oladipo would be a downgrade. Bottom line. We want to upgrade I'm pretty sure.

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Which gm? Why would they be sharing this with everyone right now. Probably want him to fall. I think there is a reason that he is listed at 2-6 in almost every mock. Even in a weak draft he still has lot of potential.

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Originally Posted by Shelbywmccarty

Which gm? Why would they be sharing this with everyone right now. Probably want him to fall. I think there is a reason that he is listed at 2-6 in almost every mock. Even in a weak draft he still has lot of potential.

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For a team that has maybe 2 legitimate scorers and need defensive help, he may be higher on their radar. I would not trade probably our biggest offensive weapon and go the complete opposite way. Now, he could be a compliment to Gordon if the team were already strong enough to afford that.

I wouldn't trade Gordon if we draft Ola, but if we could somehow land Mclemore then yes I would.

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Originally Posted by new city champ

Love Dipo. Love his game. Love his attitude. Would be a booster shot for the franchise. May never be an All-Star but his defensive intensity and athleticism would fit the bill for the Pels. Choice between he and Burke would be tough. I think you could play Dipo at the 3 for stretches in many lineups in today's NBA.

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Great post and pretty much 100% how I feel. I feel he will be more of a bargain at 6 than Burke would be, honestly. Almost like an Iggy or Deng at the 2 spot.

how important tony Allen is to memp. Def just isn't as sexy to people. If gm were always right. There wouldn't be busts

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Originally Posted by nikkoewan

Rivers has a wingspan of 6'7". Dipo's wingspan is closer to 6'9". BIG difference.

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Not really. Rivers is also small for a SG. I don't want either playing SF was the point.

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Originally Posted by Shelbywmccarty

how important tony Allen is to memp. Def just isn't as sexy to people. If gm were always right. There wouldn't be busts

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Allen is a very important role player. Typically players like Allen (and Bruce Bowen from the Spurs days) can be gotten pretty cheaply.

The idea we could be looking at the number one or number two players on my big board I feel good about that.

Dipo might walk into the perfect situation for him here. Defensive coach, behind a star so he won't be forced to push too fast too early.

Get his minutes off the bench early in the year, get acclimated, Gordon gets traded (or gets hurt), he takes over. Pretty much the exact opposite of the Rivers project :hihi:

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

The idea we could be looking at the number one or number two players on my big board I feel good about that.

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Who are the #1 and #2 players?

Burke and Oladipo

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Originally Posted by Spaniard

Not really. Rivers is also small for a SG. I don't want either playing SF was the point.

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His size would be ok if he could shoot. If he develops a consistent outside game then he can produce at the SG spot. Until then he is better suited for the point.

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Originally Posted by Shelbywmccarty

how important tony Allen is to memp. Def just isn't as sexy to people. If gm were always right. There wouldn't be busts

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I agree about his def. potential. Im just not ok with getting rid of our #1 scoring option and getting a guy who is a defensive stud in return. That's all.

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Originally Posted by Pelicans78

His size would be ok if he could shoot. If he develops a consistent outside game then he can produce at the SG spot. Until then he is better suited for the point.

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Don't get me wrong. I don't think Dipo and Rivers are TOO short for SG. They are just on the smaller side for a SG, making them way too small for a SF.

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Originally Posted by Purple Haze

Dipo might walk into the perfect situation for him here. Defensive coach, behind a star so he won't be forced to push too fast too early.

Get his minutes off the bench early in the year, get acclimated, Gordon gets traded (or gets hurt), he takes over. Pretty much the exact opposite of the Rivers project :hihi:

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Originally Posted by kclaboy504

I agree about his def. potential. Im just not ok with getting rid of our #1 scoring option and getting a guy who is a defensive stud in return. That's all.

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Both have good points.