Who should become the first person to be drafted to the pelicans?

[HornetGuru]

You draft BPA. Simple. Very simple. lol

True but its not simple, say you have a PF ranked as 1a and a SF ranked at 1b on ur big board which one would u take? I'd have to go SF, point is if u have 2 players ranked the same u go need, and in this draft there is no clear dominant player

[UNO Gracias]

He is 6'6 with shoes on or off?

I wouldn't mind him here, but move him to 2 and keep Aminu in to take up for the def. that we will lack with Bazz in there.

[HornetGuru]

bazz's defense isnt bad at all

[Inner_GI]

True but its not simple, say you have a PF ranked as 1a and a SF ranked at 1b on ur big board which one would u take? I'd have to go SF, point is if u have 2 players ranked the same u go need, and in this draft there is no clear dominant player

1a and 1b would designate there is some difference right? jk

I see your point, but I think I can clearly map out the top 10 without any doubt of ties.

[HornetGuru]

1a and 1b would designate there is some difference right? jk

I see your point, but I think I can clearly map out the top 10 without any doubt of ties.

Haha i hear ya, whats ur top 10 big board then?

[Inner_GI]

Haha i hear ya, whats ur top 10 big board then?

Personally In 3 years which player would I want the most:

1. Smart
2. Mclemore
3. Burke
4. Muhammad
5. Porter
6. Oladipo
7. Noel
8. Bennett
9. Zeller
10. Carter-Williams

Was very easy. I actually had a hard time thinking of anyone worth the 10th pick. I sure hope we pick top 7 because the rest don't interest me, but I didnt feel like I had to debate much.

[UNO Gracias]

bazz's defense isnt bad at all

Didnt you say Al Jeffersons defense wasn't bad?

[donato]

McNamara, is that you?

ALSO

You don't draft on need. You draft BPA 100% of the time. Assets are good to have.

I agree about best player available, but I can see us winning to where we pick in the 7-10 range. That's all.

[donato]

Also the Bazz love on this board is ridiculous. But I suspect where we pick we won't have a shot at him anyway.

[donato]

So, maybe I'm a sourpuss. I like seeing us improve as a team and individually, but at the same time I want to get the tank on. We need that for our future. More of Monty's losing at the last moment magic would be nice.

[HornetGuru]

Didnt you say Al Jeffersons defense wasn't bad?

no that was slim i think

[Kibner]

So, maybe I'm a sourpuss. I like seeing us improve as a team and individually, but at the same time I want to get the tank on. We need that for our future. More of Monty's losing at the last moment magic would be nice.

There is little separation in like the first 10 picks. There is talent here, but no high-end stuff. I wouldn't sweat it. Who we can get at 10 is about as talented as who we can get at 4.

[ramsters60]

There is little separation in like the first 10 picks. There is talent here, but no high-end stuff. I wouldn't sweat it. Who we can get at 10 is about as talented as who we can get at 4.

I understand what you are trying to say, but the reality of the draft situation is much different....you can believe that each franchise will have their version of separation between who they see at 4 and who they see at 10.....no matter how slight it might be and how they arrive at it

[Kibner]

I understand what you are trying to say, but the reality of the draft situation is much different....you can believe that each franchise will have their version of separation between who they see at 4 and who they see at 10.....no matter how slight it might be and how they arrive at it

You are still talking about players who look like they will be rotation players, at best. These guys compare more favorably to Aminu than Anderson.

[Spec3333]

From what I 've seen of the NCAA Tournament so far, Marcus Smart, Porter, Shabazz, McLemore, Zeller, Olafdipo, and Bennett did not shine. The player who looks the most ready for primetime is Trey Burke. A point guard like him is so important in today's NBA. Make it happen, Demps and Loomis!

[kclaboy504]

Personally In 3 years which player would I want the most:

1. Smart
2. Mclemore
3. Burke
4. Muhammad
5. Porter
6. Oladipo
7. Noel
8. Bennett
9. Zeller
10. Carter-Williams

Was very easy. I actually had a hard time thinking of anyone worth the 10th pick. I sure hope we pick top 7 because the rest don't interest me, but I didnt feel like I had to debate much.

No Len intop10?? I think many GMs disagree

[kclaboy504]

You draft BPA. Simple. Very simple. lol

No not true...especially in this draft...there are no players that r head n shoulders above the rest..if mclemore is there then yea he can go as bpa. The rest of these guys that are slotted from 2-6 are all in the same grade range. U don't draft a guy just cause his grade might be a hair above the guy u need for that position. That's just silly to think that way. I'll say it again. U draft bpa when that player is no doubt much better than the next guy and is a sure fire type of guy. Sorry none of those in this draft.

[RaisingTheBar]

I don't care where we pick, I want Burke.

[Inner_GI]

No not true...especially in this draft...there are no players that r head n shoulders above the rest..if mclemore is there then yea he can go as bpa. The rest of these guys that are slotted from 2-6 are all in the same grade range. U don't draft a guy just cause his grade might be a hair above the guy u need for that position. That's just silly to think that way. I'll say it again. U draft bpa when that player is no doubt much better than the next guy and is a sure fire type of guy. Sorry none of those in this draft.

You draft for what a player might be in 3 years = BPA. I don't care what they can contribute day 1. I care if they will be a part of my championship run in 3 years, and I think you can clearly separate some prospects out that way.

[JrueDat]

Glen Robinson III is winning me over. He is playing so solid and he has been really efficient scoring so far this tournament.

[Purple Haze]

I don't care where we pick, I want Burke.

Watch the game today eh?

I just love the kid.

[da ThRONe]

I don't care where we pick, I want Burke.

I truly believe he will be the best player in this draft.

[Shelbywmccarty]

Except 7 turnovers. Ouch

[Purple Haze]

Except 7 turnovers. Ouch

Gotta look at his career numbers. VCU is a heck of a swiping team on a big stage. His career ratio is very good.

[kclaboy504]

You draft for what a player might be in 3 years = BPA. I don't care what they can contribute day 1. I care if they will be a part of my championship run in 3 years, and I think you can clearly separate some prospects out that way.

I agree I'm not saying that ain't true. Your missing my point here. This draft does not contain that type of player that u can say without a doubt they fit that bill over the next guy. At this point is guaranteed mclemore is going 1. After that there is not that discrepancy between the next 2-7 guys.