Hornets Report Redraft 2013 draft thread

[AD23forMVP]

AD23MVP you draftedCarlos Boozer.... Carlos Boozer. Think about that for a second. Also, please show me this statistic that actually somehow quantifies that Boozer is a better defender than Aldridge (heres a clue.. no such actual statistic exists that can meaningfully quantify an unquantifiable measure like defense).

If you don't believe me, ask any Bulls fans out there what they think of Boozer, that should settle it for you.


Again Durant is the 2nd best player in the world and one of the best shooters in the league. He draws double teams and draws defenders out of the paint. Durant has never had a big man nearly as talented as Aldridge. If teams focused everything on Durant and Aldridge, you have a 7 foot beast who has been dominating teams over the last few months in the middle. I have 3 guys that need to be doubled on this team.

Boozer posts better statistics in points per play overall, in isolation, in pick & roll, in spot ups, on hand offs.

Boozer allows a better shot percentage overall, in isolation, in pick & roll, in spot ups, on hand offs.

Boozer has allowed less and1's overall, in iso, in spot ups, on hand offs.

Boozer causes more turnovers overall, in iso, in pick & roll, in spot ups, on hand offs.

Boozer posts a better offensive rebound rate.

Boozer posts a better defensive rebound rate.

Boozer posts a better total rebound rate.

Boozer posts a better steal percentage.

Boozer posts a better defensive rating.

Boozer posts better defensive win shares.


Do I need to keep going? The statistical evidence clearly exists. It is time to start doing a little research into your team and not just picking based off of name alone. I'd also suggest that you look at what Bulls fans have to say about Boozer. Their biggest complaint is and always will be his contract.

[hornetstime247]

AD23 you are trying to argue that Boozer is a better player than Aldridge and Cousins.. Seriously man? Like seriously. I know u are the commish of the sim league and everyone will have your back.. But man.. For your own sake give it up please. You are talking anout Carlos Boozer the same Boozer the bulls were tryin to give away to Toronto for Barganani, the same boozer that bulls fans hate.

[AD23forMVP]

I'm not arguing that at all. It's almost like you aren't even reading what I write. Not once have I said that Boozer is a better overall player than Aldridge, not once. You are welcome to find where I did say that if you believe I did.

What I am arguing is that Boozer is a better defender than you think he is, that your two bigs are a poor fit together, and you are putting together a team that won't be able to compete because of trades. Enough people have agreed with that opinion that you shouldn't even be trying to argue it anymore.

[DarthVegito]

The Los Angeles Lakers select Monta Ellis

[ImSorryMonty]

AD23 you are trying to argue that Boozer is a better player than Aldridge and Cousins.. Seriously man? Like seriously. I know u are the commish of the sim league and everyone will have your back.. But man.. For your own sake give it up please. You are talking anout Carlos Boozer the same Boozer the bulls were tryin to give away to Toronto for Barganani, the same boozer that bulls fans hate.

Yeah, Boozer plays for arguably one of the best (if not the best) coach in the league. However, I think he shows how LA is overrated a little.

[NOLa.]

Can't wait until the actual rounds begin.

[MeSoHornets504]

The Los Angeles Lakers select Monta Ellis

There's one.

[AD23forMVP]

I'd take Aldridge over Boozer.

I don't know why it's such a hard concept for 247 to grasp, but that is not what I am arguing.

[Trell]

There are so many people still available that should have been pick earlier it's honestly making it very hard for me just to pick between them...

also I'm not sure If I should just draft talent at this point or stick with the plan.

True, I wanted another guy who will fit perfect with Lebron but from the big men rage I was forced to take one who can literally score in the paint. One just was took who should have been gone in Monta Ellis, but plenty more the can play and fit with Lebron.

[MeSoHornets504]

I'd take Aldridge over Boozer.

I don't know why it's such a hard concept for 247 to grasp, but that is not what I am arguing.

Boozer would be a better fit for his team than LMA, due to what he brings as a complimentary player.

[AD23forMVP]

Agreed. I mean seriously, I'm not arguing that Aldridge or Cousins are bad players, or even overrated players.

I'm saying they're a bad fit together, or mesh poorly together as BeeBall said. That...is...it

And I honestly can't see how anyone can disagree with that if they leave their bias at the door.

[BallSoHard]

It's like pau and Dwight, an pau is much more unselfish and a better passer. Actually would have liked pau a lot better honestly.

[BallSoHard]

Who's pick is it ?

[MeSoHornets504]

Who's pick is it ?

The man. The myth. The legend. Beeball

[bojangles837]

It's like pau and Dwight, an pau is much more unselfish and a better passer. Actually would have liked pau a lot better honestly.

Better than who?

[BeeBall Reasons]

Crunching some numbers. Pick will come soon.

[bojangles837]

Crunching some numbers. Pick will come soon.

I have a feeling your gonna draft the guy I want

[BallSoHard]

There's 2 guys I like a lot

[ImSorryMonty]

wrong thread

[BeeBall Reasons]

I select spike aldrecht haha damn no but sorry this is taking a while there are a few players I like here and I'm trying to figure out which one has a chance to fall even further.

[Conroy]

I would be much better at this if there was a list of remaining players in some sort of ranking system

[BallSoHard]

Agreed. I mean seriously, I'm not arguing that Aldridge or Cousins are bad players, or even overrated players.

I'm saying they're a bad fit together, or mesh poorly together as BeeBall said. That...is...it

And I honestly can't see how anyone can disagree with that if they leave their bias at the door.

The big piece is looking at their usage rates. Aldridge is 3 as a PF Cousins #1 as a C and Durant 4 as a SF.

[hornetstime247]

I'd take Aldridge over Boozer.

I don't know why it's such a hard concept for 247 to grasp, but that is not what I am arguing.

anyways man..it was a fun debate haha spiced this thing up a little. Hope to see you in the playoff. Goodluck the rest of the way.

[BallSoHard]

Well if the pick isnt in the next 20 mins i'm going to bed. Been waiting a few hours at this point and have an early morning.

[Mr. West]

I made a big board with the 20 people I like the most left, also a 10 people I think that could slip and I could find in later rounds for cheap bench production. I mark them off as they are picked. I'm more than ready for my next pick