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Author:  Caller Bob [ Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:04 pm ]
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If the Bulls don't win the Zion Williamson sweepstakes, he's my next choice. Explosive point guard. Your thoughts?

Author:  Jbi11s [ Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:27 pm ]
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I’m ok with this.

Author:  RFDC [ Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:02 pm ]
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I was on this guy a couple weeks ago in another thread. Would def be interested in him.

Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:27 am ]
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RFDC wrote:
I was on this guy a couple weeks ago

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Author:  pittmike [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:48 am ]
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Has the NBA GM thought train completely transformed that in the first few picks in the draft should mostly be a guard or swing man? Years ago 7 feet got you to the top (Curry) no matter what.

Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:50 am ]
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It's always been(or should be) BPA regardless of position.

Author:  pittmike [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:52 am ]
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Caller Bob wrote:
It's always been(or should be) BPA regardless of position.


That is what I would say but I think the big man love/rule is what got Bowie ahead of Jordan.

Author:  Jbi11s [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:53 am ]
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The first 2 picks in last year’s draft were both over 6’ 10”.

Author:  FavreFan [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:57 am ]
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Jbi11s wrote:
The first 2 picks in last year’s draft were both over 6’ 10”.

True, but only because the Kings are dumbasses. Most people knew Luka was a better prospect than Bagley.

Author:  long time guy [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:42 pm ]
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FavreFan wrote:
Jbi11s wrote:
The first 2 picks in last year’s draft were both over 6’ 10”.

True, but only because the Kings are dumbasses. Most people knew Luka was a better prospect than Bagley.


Luka or his camp allegedly told Divac that he didn't want to play in Sacramento. I think that had something to do with it also. There were rumors circulating as to him doing that.

Author:  FavreFan [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:58 pm ]
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long time guy wrote:
FavreFan wrote:
Jbi11s wrote:
The first 2 picks in last year’s draft were both over 6’ 10”.

True, but only because the Kings are dumbasses. Most people knew Luka was a better prospect than Bagley.


Luka or his camp allegedly told Divac that he didn't want to play in Sacramento. I think that had something to do with it also. There were rumors circulating as to him doing that.

I heard that at the time too. It's why the Kings will continue to be a joke under Divac. Letting a 19 year old with no NBA experience push you into making substandard draft picks is pretty embarrassing. I thought it was obvious at the time Luka shoulda gone number 1, there's no excuse for taking Bagley over him though.

Author:  Zippy-The-Pinhead [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:05 pm ]
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pittmike wrote:
Caller Bob wrote:
It's always been(or should be) BPA regardless of position.


That is what I would say but I think the big man love/rule is what got Bowie ahead of Jordan.

That was probably part of it but Portland also had Drexler already as well.

Author:  Jbi11s [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:18 pm ]
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Bagley may not be as polished as Doncic, but he’s not Sam Bowie either.

Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:19 pm ]
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Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote:
pittmike wrote:
Caller Bob wrote:
It's always been(or should be) BPA regardless of position.


That is what I would say but I think the big man love/rule is what got Bowie ahead of Jordan.

That was probably part of it but Portland also had Drexler already as well.

As Bobby Knight said, they probably should have drafted Jordan and played him at Center.

Author:  312player [ Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:45 am ]
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FavreFan wrote:
long time guy wrote:
FavreFan wrote:
Jbi11s wrote:
The first 2 picks in last year’s draft were both over 6’ 10”.

True, but only because the Kings are dumbasses. Most people knew Luka was a better prospect than Bagley.


Luka or his camp allegedly told Divac that he didn't want to play in Sacramento. I think that had something to do with it also. There were rumors circulating as to him doing that.

I heard that at the time too. It's why the Kings will continue to be a joke under Divac. Letting a 19 year old with no NBA experience push you into making substandard draft picks is pretty embarrassing. I thought it was obvious at the time Luka shoulda gone number 1, there's no excuse for taking Bagley over him though.



Bagley is gonna be very good, he's no stiff. The Kings are looking set up real nice in the future.

Author:  Regular Reader [ Sat Feb 02, 2019 1:59 pm ]
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Caller Bob wrote:
Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote:
pittmike wrote:
Caller Bob wrote:
It's always been(or should be) BPA regardless of position.


That is what I would say but I think the big man love/rule is what got Bowie ahead of Jordan.

That was probably part of it but Portland also had Drexler already as well.

As Bobby Knight said, they probably should have drafted Jordan and played him at Center.


It took weeks/months of him with Jordan on USA basketball to suddenly develop an appreciation for him.

Author:  shakes [ Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:10 pm ]
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Caller Bob wrote:
If the Bulls don't win the Zion Williamson sweepstakes, he's my next choice. Explosive point guard. Your thoughts?



yea, I could see Ja going as high as #2 in this draft. Not sure he will surpass Barrett, but I wouldn't be shocked. He looks awesome, but is playing terrible comp so hard to say. I watched him vs Auburn earlier in the year and he looked really good. Tried to watch him last week, but he turned his ankle 30 seconds in so didn't bother with the rest of the game. Doesn't appear to be a bad sprain cause he was right back at it filling the box score this weekend.


My dream scenario is ATL gets Zion to link up with Trae and JC and Bulls get Ja to hook up with Lauri and Carter. At least then the Bulls will finally be fun to watch again.

I would also be happy with Zion in Chicago, but then we really have no worthy guards.

Author:  Regular Reader [ Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:19 pm ]
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I still laugh at the D1 coaches with bigger programs that didn't have a spot for him.

Author:  shakes [ Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:31 pm ]
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Regular Reader wrote:
I still laugh at the D1 coaches with bigger programs that didn't have a spot for him.


there's always guys who slip through the cracks and end up doing big things at smaller schools. Not sure its worth laughing at the programs that didn't realize this guy was gonna be great when no one saw it coming.


Besides, if you really want to laugh at stuff like this laugh at DePaul for not recruiting two guys who WANTED to play for DePaul, Tim Hardaway and D Wade.

Author:  rogers park bryan [ Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:33 pm ]
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Bulls are going to get the 5th pick or so and get another role player, right?

Author:  Hatchetman [ Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:41 pm ]
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reviewing some highlight tapes, he looks like a real poor man's DRose.

Author:  shakes [ Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:52 pm ]
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Hatchetman wrote:
reviewing some highlight tapes, he looks like a real poor man's DRose.



I would say he doesn't have the strength of Rose, but is an elite athlete in his own right. I think he's a better shooter than Rose at this point in their careers.

But like I said, I only saw him once and don't really watch highlights.

Author:  KDdidit [ Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:33 pm ]
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Had an ex who went to Murray State (button 48). Went down there for a football game and they have a "racehorse" run around the track that circles the field after scores. Was corny as hell. This was back when Houston Nutt was the football HC, before he ended up at Arkansas. The great and ugly Popeye Jones went there. That's your Murray State sports update.

Author:  Regular Reader [ Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:48 pm ]
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shakes wrote:
Regular Reader wrote:
I still laugh at the D1 coaches with bigger programs that didn't have a spot for him.


there's always guys who slip through the cracks and end up doing big things at smaller schools. Not sure its worth laughing at the programs that didn't realize this guy was gonna be great when no one saw it coming.


Besides, if you really want to laugh at stuff like this laugh at DePaul for not recruiting two guys who WANTED to play for DePaul, Tim Hardaway and D Wade.


Now back then if Tim was from New Jersey, Joey would've been all over him. Made no sense because Terry Cummings would've been a big booster as a fellow Carver alumnus.

Missing on DWade was just laziness. :x

Author:  Jbi11s [ Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:40 pm ]
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D-Wade would have been a great stabilizer for DePaul.

Author:  312player [ Tue Feb 05, 2019 12:11 pm ]
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Regular Reader wrote:
shakes wrote:
Regular Reader wrote:
I still laugh at the D1 coaches with bigger programs that didn't have a spot for him.


there's always guys who slip through the cracks and end up doing big things at smaller schools. Not sure its worth laughing at the programs that didn't realize this guy was gonna be great when no one saw it coming.


Besides, if you really want to laugh at stuff like this laugh at DePaul for not recruiting two guys who WANTED to play for DePaul, Tim Hardaway and D Wade.


Now back then if Tim was from New Jersey, Joey would've been all over him. Made no sense because Terry Cummings would've been a big booster as a fellow Carver alumnus.

Missing on DWade was just laziness. :x



I thought Marquette hired Wade's coach as the deal to get him.

Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:30 am ]
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17 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds yesterday. Beast.

Author:  sinicalypse [ Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:42 am ]
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rogers park bryan wrote:
Bulls are going to get the 5th pick or so and get another role player, right?

Wendell Carter III. Or whoever this year's Kirk Hinrich is.

Author:  Peoria Matt [ Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:54 am ]
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rogers park bryan wrote:
Bulls are going to get the 5th pick or so and get another role player, right?


Yep. But Denzell Valentine will be coming back so it will be like getting two first rounders next year.

Author:  billypootons [ Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:59 am ]
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so ive heard this is a three player draft.... maybe there is a 4th...

a lot of the focus has been on the minimal change in percentage for the #1 pick as the bulls keep winning.... but im a little more concerned about the increasing chances their pick will not even be a top 5 pick

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