NBA Draft Combine Tomorrow (5/16/13)/Measurements pg. 6

[FlyGirl]

It is now on ESPN2.

[donato]

Rudy Gobert dominated:

@DraftExpress: No one can score on Rudy Gobert inside the paint. Block, deflections, steals. Changing everything around the rim. #nbacombine

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Yeah...I am all aboard the Rudy Gobert pain train. Dude would be a very, very interesting pair with AD.

I've been on that train for awhile- or at least super-intrigued. (Today) I've got it at (my draft board):

1. Noel
2. Porter
3. Oladipo
4. McClemore
5. Burke
6. Gobert

[Kumar]

Schroder apparently got promised by team late lottery/mid first. OKC would be my guess.

[Snarly]

A bit disappointed in Oladipo's height if it's official. Was hoping he was at worst 6-5 in shoes.

[Tomdda]

That's not true. Don't buy into the "weak lottery" ESPN mantra. There are plenty of players at 4-7 who would be great to have. Dipo, CJ, Bazz, Burke may drop, Porter may drop, etc.

I didn't say I'd be bummed, I said I wouldn't be as excited. Hence the, "Not so much."

[FlyGirl]

Chad Ford ‏@chadfordinsider 23m
Hearing first 2 promises of 2013 Draft: Dennis Schroeder & Giannis Antetokounmpo both given 1st round guarantees sources say.

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[PowerPel]

I'm playing Chad Ford's draft machine. He has us picking Ben McLemore majority of the time.

[Kumar]

Can someone explain why it is strategically beneficial for players like Oladipo and Mclemore to sit out?

[PowerPel]

Was that Bryan Gates coaching those drills just now?

[AD23forMVP]

Caldwell-Pope top 10 pick?

[FlyGirl]

^^ I don't know if he's a top 10 pick but Chad Ford has been talking up Caldwell-Pope for a good while now.

Was that Bryan Gates coaching those drills just now?

I saw a tweet that he is working today's combine.

[RaisingTheBar]

Schroder apparently got promised by team late lottery/mid first. OKC would be my guess.

If we miss out on Burke, I'd love to try and grab a pick somewhere in the 12-16 range and take him.

[Eman5805]

If we miss out on Burke, I'd love to try and grab a pick somewhere in the 12-16 range and take him.

I would too.

[BeeBall Reasons]

I hate to admit it, but I like Goodwin. Maybe more than any 2 participating today.

[DefensiveMind]

Can someone explain why it is strategically beneficial for players like Oladipo and Mclemore to sit out?

Risk. At this point, they've maxed out how high they can go. Their agents need to be able to dictate the narrative that surrounds them leading up to the draft to preserve their stock. This is one way to do so. Next, you will see them limit their workouts to certain teams and picks. Again, to preserve the stock and control the narrative.

[RaisingTheBar]

I would too.

He is VERRRRYYYYY raw, and I worry about his mid-range, but there is no denying the potential. And he's 19.

[BeeBall Reasons]

Is BJ Young a 2?

[RyanM]

Not a pick anywhere in our range but my boy Steven Adams did well

[Snarly]

I hate to admit it, but I like Goodwin. Maybe more than any 2 participating today.

Jonathan Givony @DraftExpress
Archie Goodwin and B.J. Young having a mini-competition for who can look like a worse shooter. Air-balling shots left and right. #nbacombine

[Snarly]

Can someone explain why it is strategically beneficial for players like Oladipo and Mclemore to sit out?

Think about it. When every team is in the building, a bad showing can really leave a bad impression on all teams that are there. Whereas, during the private workouts, if you have a bad workout with a team, you only make a bad impression on that team. You can still impress the other 13 teams that are in the lottery.

[Eman5805]

It's usually agents that suggest doing that, btw. I bet Bazz told his agent to sod off or his agent knew him well enough to not even bother (unless the agent is his dad, which is real possibility).

[Snarly]

It's usually agents that suggest doing that, btw. I bet Bazz told his agent to sod off or his agent knew him well enough to not even bother (unless the agent is his dad, which is real possibility).

I'd go one step further and say the Agents always advise it for sure lottery picks. Last year, Lillard went against his agent's advice and participated. It worked out real well for him as his good showing at combine propelled him into a surefire top 8 on every mock shorty after.

[Eman5805]

Rated by most as the top point guard in the 2013 NBA draft, Trey Burke said he's already had interviews with the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans this week at the NBA draft combine.

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/inde...-+MLive.com%29

[donato]

It's usually agents that suggest doing that, btw. I bet Bazz told his agent to sod off or his agent knew him well enough to not even bother (unless the agent is his dad, which is real possibility).

That, or his stock has already taken a beating from a mediocre season he feels he really needs to do the drills.

[Coughka]

I'd love to ship Lopez/Vasquez for another first rounder, this draft is pretty deep with guards.