Following Potential 2018 Draftees

[The Midnight]

I've just had a weird thought.

The Kings have never won at anything right? Doncic has ALWAYS won wherever he goes right?

So something's gotta give. Either the Kings start winning, or Doncic starts losing.

 

[Elizah Huge]

I've just had a weird thought.

The Kings have never won at anything right? Doncic has ALWAYS won wherever he goes right?

So something's gotta give. Either the Kings start winning, or Doncic starts losing.

They are going to continue to lose because they won’t take him.

 

[The Midnight]

They are going to continue to lose because they won’t take him.

I mean if they do take him, something's gotta give right?

 

[Game6Conley]

I've just had a weird thought.

The Kings have never won at anything right? Doncic has ALWAYS won wherever he goes right?

So something's gotta give. Either the Kings start winning, or Doncic starts losing.

The Kings actually have a championship from 1951 as the Rochester Royals.

 

[The Midnight]

The Kings actually have a championship from 1951 as the Rochester Royals.

Well, the recent Kings outfit with the Indian owner is really who I'm referring to.

 

[Game6Conley]

Well, the recent Kings outfit with the Indian owner is really who I'm referring to.

The Kings showed plenty of signs of life last year, their headed in the right direction. But they hold the dubious streak of longest playoff drought, which predates the owner by a long span, since 05-06.

They have major defensive issues though and Doncic seems to only exacerbate them IMO. if he's the pick this is really gonna make or break the pick IMO.

I for one can't see the Kings led by Doncic actually making noise in todays or tomorrows western conference..... Seems to me like a Hayward in Utah lame duck situation waiting to happen. I would look to trade down and secure Mo Bamba, thats the safest course of action IMO, and hope Anfernee Simons falls to them in the early 2nd.

They have no fallback either if they flop next year, their 1st rd pick is GONE from an atrocious salary dump years back... Jeorger's and Divac's jobs are riding on what happens here for sure.

if Fox makes marked progress with his 3pt shot it's a huge deal for their whole outlook too, tbh.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

Just checked out the 2017 thread, we definitely have no idea wtf we're talking about. But if Cy loves a guy it seems like there is a solid reason why. But if he doesn't like a guy it's not a death sentence (Bam, Lauri).

This gem was the best though:

If he falls past #4 lookout for a breaking trade with someone moving in to snatch him, Monk, Mason, Kennard, Ball are the next generation of lights out 3 point shooters

Same guy after I said I wanted Kuzma at #30:

you're pick at #24 is nice, #30? ahahahahahahhahahasd'i hasdfj!!!!!! OMFG

So there is at least one guy you definitely shouldn't listen too.

It's time to start the 2018 thread so I can jump on the Chemize Metu bandwagon.

How do you feel now?

 

[The Midnight]

The Kings showed plenty of signs of life last year, their headed in the right direction. But they hold the dubious streak of longest playoff drought, which predates the owner by a long span, since 05-06.

They have major defensive issues though and Doncic seems to only exacerbate them IMO. if he's the pick this is really gonna make or break the pick IMO.

I for one can't see the Kings led by Doncic actually making noise in todays or tomorrows western conference..... Seems to me like a Hayward in Utah lame duck situation waiting to happen. I would look to trade down and secure Mo Bamba, thats the safest course of action IMO, and hope Anfernee Simons falls to them in the early 2nd.

They have no fallback either if they flop next year, their 1st rd pick is GONE from an atrocious salary dump years back... Jeorger's and Divac's jobs are riding on what happens here for sure.

They can always try to grab someone like a Dedmon if they needed a defensive big. I just think Doncic brings with him a new attitude and a new culture to such a stale franchise. He'll make them an exciting team again.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Just checked out the 2017 thread, we definitely have no idea wtf we're talking about. But if Cy loves a guy it seems like there is a solid reason why. But if he doesn't like a guy it's not a death sentence (Bam, Lauri).

This gem was the best though:


Same guy after I said I wanted Kuzma at #30:

So there is at least one guy you definitely shouldn't listen too.


How do you feel now?

Oh god, do not look at any of my posts. They were atrocious.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

Oh god, do not look at any of my posts. They were atrocious.

You came back through and took it like a man though. All that can be asked of anyone when we're basically just rolling dice here.

 

[The Midnight]

If the Kings draft Doncic they'll have:

Fox
Bodanovic
Doncic
Skal/Giles
Cauley-Stein

It's not the best, but it's a start. I can see Doncic re-energizing that lineup and making Skal, Giles & Cauley-Stein better with amazing passes. He also fits their hole at SF perfectly.

It's a team I can feel excited about.

 

[Game6Conley]

They can always try to grab someone like a Dedmon if they needed a defensive big. I just think Doncic brings with him a new attitude and a new culture to such a stale franchise. He'll make them an exciting team again.

Dedmon is gonna be too expensive. they have WCS expiring at the end of next szn and will likely have to cough up a decent amount. Koufos opted in next year plus they will unleash the Harry Giles experiment which is gonna take place apparently mostly at c. they also use Skal at C too (seen below)... Oh they also use Zach Randolph at C too, and he's expiring after next szn. No way they sign Dedmon

 

[Elizah Huge]

I definitely didn’t see Mitchell becoming a superstar the way he did and neither did a lot of NBA teams.

I was extremely right about Kennard moving up in the draft.

Wasn’t high on Kuzma at all but came around to him before the draft.

Jawun Evans was super disappointing to me as well.

Only remember the horrible takes. I’d have to look to see what good takes I made.

 

[Elizah Huge]

You came back through and took it like a man though. All that can be asked of anyone when we're basically just rolling dice here.

True.

The absolutely great thing is I’ll take being wrong on Mitchell all day everyday.

 

[The Midnight]

I definitely didn’t see Mitchell becoming a superstar the way he did and neither did a lot of NBA teams.

I was extremely right about Kennard moving up in the draft.

Wasn’t high on Kuzma at all but came around to him before the draft.

Jawun Evans was super disappointing to me as well.

Only remember the horrible takes. I’d have to look to see what good takes I made.

I totally missed last year's draft because I was on holiday and was too busy having a good time. I'm all in with this draft though. Should be an interesting one. Can't hardly wait!

 

[The Midnight]

If the Kings draft Doncic they'll have:

Fox
Bodanovic
Doncic
Skal/Giles
Cauley-Stein

It's not the best, but it's a start. I can see Doncic re-energizing that lineup and making Skal, Giles & Cauley-Stein better with amazing passes. He also fits their hole at SF perfectly.

It's a team I can feel excited about.

That Kings team is also starving for a shooter and Doncic is as good a shooter as any in this draft. He'll provide plenty of shooting for that young team.

 

[cowhide]

how about this trade

Outgoing; Rubio, Burks, #21, 2nd rd pick, 2020 1st rd pick unprotected, 2022 1st rd pick lotto protected

Incoming; Luol Deng, Lonzo Ball

That is a horrible trade. Deng can't even play anymore. Lonzo is not worth what you are offering beside all the drama that comes with the Ball family.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

That Kings team is also starving for a shooter and Doncic is as good a shooter as any in this draft. He'll provide plenty of shooting for that young team.

If they don’t take Luka they deserve to suck for another 5 years

 

[Jack Strop]

how about this trade

Outgoing; Rubio, Burks, #21, 2nd rd pick, 2020 1st rd pick unprotected, 2022 1st rd pick lotto protected

Incoming; Luol Deng, Lonzo Ball

Three firsts for Ball. And Rubio for taking on Deng's dead salary? And just for good measure, throw in a 2nd.

This is the best trade I've ever read......if you're a Laker's fan over on RealGM and about 7 years old.

Good gawd! I'm just SMD. I wouldn't even touch Ball if a 1st was coming Utah's way. He can't shoot, so spacing is even worse. Plus team chemistry is completely ruined with the meddling of Lavar. This is the worst trade idea I've ever read on this board. Ever. Worst player coming over in terms of fit. Worst terms (3 firsts and a salary dump). Please tell me you were drunk or high when you posted this. All-time worst trade proposal. Likely can never be topped. Ever.

 

[infection]

Three firsts for Ball. And Rubio for taking on Deng's dead salary? And just for good measure, throw in a 2nd.

This is the best trade I've ever read......if you're a Laker's fan over on RealGM.

Good gawd! I'm just SMD. I wouldn't even touch Ball if a 1st was coming Utah's way. He can't shoot, so spacing is even worse. Plus team chemistry is completely ruined with the meddling of Lavar. This is the worst trade idea I've ever read on this board. Ever. Worst player coming over in terms of fit. Worst terms (3 firsts and a salary dump. Please tell me you were drunk, or high when you posted this. All-time worst trade proposal. Likely can never be topped. Ever.

That would fit in to the game thread where LaVar buys the Jazz and turns them into LaVar’s Balls. This would be the first step in that direction.