Guy eavesdrops on Demps dinner conversation (re: draft) and posts info to twitter

[Topdawg26]

^^^ I agree with everything you said, also people need to accept that we aren't getting a "perfect" prospect at #10, they are all gonna have flaws, and that is what coaching is for. Also remember we are getting Anthony Davis so everything after that is gravy!

This! Plus alot of cap space too!

[neworleanshoo]

total garbage for this dude to do this.

[PELICANSFAN]

Dell is a sharp guy. I don't see him being this free with information, unless it was an elaborate plant of information. Also, has anyone considered that dude made a ton of stuff up for attention simply because he and Demps were in the same space? I really don't see him being that unprofessional.

I agree. That is why I said I doubt it was true. No true professional would spout confidential information in earshot of others at a public venue.

[Hugeaux II]

UKP the Loomis "quote" is hillarious, actaully laughed out loud at that

what I don't get is Drummond not on the radar, but compares him to Perk? Does he not like Perk? Or just assumes that he'll be picked earlier so that's what is meant by not on the radar.

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It's one thing to talk with a scout abou the draft. It's another thing to talk plans.

As a far as this guy posting it, whatever. He can reap what he sews. People will love and hate. The court of public opnion will rule. I've talked to tell out and I didn't repeat everything we talked about, but, of course, I didn't pry. That's not my thing.

As far as the content goes, I just don't take it as 100% peeking-behind-the-kimono kind of info. It's just like any other rumor. It's something to go look at to corroborate, not something to take on its face.

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UKP the Loomis "quote" is hillarious, actaully laughed out loud at that

what I don't get is Drummond not on the radar, but compares him to Perk? Does he not like Perk? Or just assumes that he'll be picked earlier so that's what is meant by not on the radar.

I made that some point in a comment on a now-removed post about the rumor that someone else had up. Seems more like banter.

[onpointlikecp3]

Why exactly would he be talking about the draft and then talk about Thornton...

[coltsguy510]

Haha his account is protected now!!! LOL!!

[MonsterMash]

What makes me think it's BS is I'm not sure how Demps would compare Drummond to Perkins. They're very different players. One is a pretty unathletic, but mentally and physically strong "grunt worker" in the paint. The other is a pretty ridiculously gifted athlete that has questions about his mental makeup.

[AD23forMVP]

What makes me think it's BS is I'm not sure how Demps would compare Drummond to Perkins. They're very different players. One is a pretty unathletic, but mentally and physically strong "grunt worker" in the paint. The other is a pretty ridiculously gifted athlete that has questions about his mental makeup.

Just from a more outside point of view, I see it. I made the comparison last week.

Neither have any semblance of a offensive game.

Neither are particularly good defensive rebounders.

Neither can convert at the line.

Both are good help defenders.

I could definitely see Drummond being a more athletic Perkins. Perkins in 09 averaged 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game. I could see Drummond putting up that sort of statline in his career.

[P Raff]

If Drummond falls to 10, and we don't take him, I'm going to be furious. Especially if we take someone like Zeller ahead of him. I personally would not mind trading UP for Drummond.

Per NBC.com

There’s also talk from the New Orleans Times-Picayune that the Hornets could use the tenth pick on Zeller. The best case scenario may honestly be for the Pistons to bypass Drummond, take Henson, and Drummond falls to New Orleans. Monty Williams could likely connect with Drummond and build one of the best defensive frontcourts of the past 20 years with Davis and Drummond as anchors.

[Pelicans78]

No way Demps would pass up Drummond for Zeller.

[AD23forMVP]

I'd consider it. After reading the reports of his draft stock falling due to not playing or competing hard in workouts I basically envisioned a anchor around his ankle and let that thing go into the ocean. Not sure if I'd even take him at 14 now. Just not even remotely interested in a guy that doesn't care enough to even try or compete in predraft workouts, don't care how good he could be.

[Pelicans78]

I'd consider it. After reading the reports of his draft stock falling due to not playing or competing hard in workouts I basically envisioned a anchor around his ankle and let that thing go into the ocean. Not sure if I'd even take him at 14 now. Just not even remotely interested in a guy that doesn't care enough to even try or compete in predraft workouts, don't care how good he could be.

Sounds like he could be a risk to be a bust at 10. He has bust potential. I don't think his age is an excuse. He's not any younger than Beal or MKG. Even his coach said he may need 5 years.

[AD23forMVP]

Sounds like he could be a risk to be a bust at 10. He has bust potential. I don't think his age is an excuse. He's not any younger than Beal or MKG. Even his coach said he may need 5 years.

That's a very good catch, I wasn't aware that he was the same age as those guys. I always thought he was a year younger.

I have to laugh at the age excuse though, it certainly wasn't thought of before the season when he was supposed to dominate. Like you said, it's just an excuse.

[Pelicans78]

That's a very good catch, I wasn't aware that he was the same age as those guys. I always thought he was a year younger.

I have to laugh at the age excuse though, it certainly wasn't thought of before the season when he was supposed to dominate. Like you said, it's just an excuse.

He's actually older than MKG by a month and MKG seemed to be ok this past season.

I will give him credit for having a better freshman season than Leonard who was abysmal before breaking out this past season. At least Leonard gained some confidence. What confidence will Drummond bring? He's a real project.

[AD23forMVP]

I think he's a month younger than MKG, actually. But he's two months older than Beal.

[coltsguy510]

I think he's a month younger than MKG, actually. But he's two months older than Beal.

MKG is the youngest guy in the draft, then Drummond, then Beal.

[Pelicans78]

I think he's a month younger than MKG, actually. But he's two months older than Beal.

Actually MKG is a month younger than Drummond and Beal is 2 months older than him.

[AD23forMVP]

Actually MKG is a month younger than Drummond and Beal is 2 months older than him.

You're right, my minds not all here haha

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Bradley Beal (born June 28, 1993)
43 days later
Andre Jamal Drummond (born August 10, 1993)
47 days later
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (born September 26, 1993)

depending on what you count as a day, time of birth, timezone of birth, and any effects due to travel at near-light-speed due relative to the earth or time spent in a large gravitations field.

Of course, these could all be lies.

What about gestation periods? Were any of them premature? Is their growth hindered by this? Is there success ever more astounding if they are premature births?

What is the rate of Hall-of-Famers who were had via C-Sections?

[Veritas]

Also people are different, and mature at different rates.

[HornetGuru]

so demps said lillard is a better player than rivers and wants him, that rivers has an ego, waitiers has potential, and drummond has bust potential, i think my 12 yr old brother also knows all these things, this doesnt mean jack squat lol

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Also people are different, and mature at different rates.

But that would make quibbling over 90 days less important!

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so demps said lillard is a better player than rivers and wants him, that rivers has an ego, waitiers has potential, and drummond has bust potential, i think my 12 yr old brother also knows all these things, this doesnt mean jack squat lol

Jack squat? You mean we are taking a guard? Who had the best squats at the combine?!