Does anyone know if they are putting this on NBATV again? I know they did it last year and they spent way too much time with the camera on Chad Ford's face.
2013 Chicago Combine May 15-19
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orangello
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This could be make or break for Norvel Pelle. Hope he can keep himself together and do well.
He's better than his brother, but I'm still not high on him.
That's the reason I've cooled right off on Schroeder, the same way I cooled right off of Burke when he was projected top #7 a couple of months ago.
And to think Burke was a potential #14 pick, with Schroeder a possible 2nd rounder barely 3 months ago...
#LifeSux
He'll get measured in Europe, and I'm sure he'll do workouts. He's got lottery potential.
It's going to be hard to keep the Jazz from getting Schroeder, McCollum or Giannis in this draft. I'm also okay with Goodwin, which I've expounded upon ad nauseum.
Re: Plumlee - I'm assuming Chad Ford remembers that Noel is still in the draft. Not sure what's so exciting about Plumlee here.
Also, both Tim Hardaway Jr. and Glen Rice Jr. seem underrated to me. Both could go in the 20s.
Re: Plumlee - I'm assuming Chad Ford remembers that Noel is still in the draft. Not sure what's so exciting about Plumlee here.
Also, both Tim Hardaway Jr. and Glen Rice Jr. seem underrated to me. Both could go in the 20s.
It'll be easy to at least get 1 though, wouldn't you say?
mellow
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Sexual Favors
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Let the Combine begin! And may the odds be ever in your favor.
So what is happening at the combine today? Nothing today is being televised, right?
mellow
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I expect the Jazz will try to bring him in for a workout. He probably won't come. Already predicted to go higher than 14.
That could really mess with the Jazz on draft day. If he falls, they may have to make a decision at 14 or 21 without seeing him in a workout---that has led to some disaters in the past.
That could really mess with the Jazz on draft day. If he falls, they may have to make a decision at 14 or 21 without seeing him in a workout---that has led to some disaters in the past.
When Derek Fisher is done "playing", and becomes an agent... we won't have to ask that question anymore.
mellow
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From Chad Ford Chat at the Combine:
Seth Curry is injured and won't be participating in the drills and athletic testing, so it will be hard to help his stock here. Ditto for Ryan Kelly.
Jared (Orlando, FL)Do you know why Michael Snaer was not invited to the combine?
Chad Ford (1:41 PM)The NBA provides all 30 teams with a ballot of a few hundred draft-eligible players. Each team votes for 60 players & NBA tallies the votes. The NBA invites the players receiving the most votes from teams with an eye toward arriving at (or near) 60 total participants. Snaer, surprisingly, didn't make the cut.
What are the main things scouts keep an eye out for during the combine?
Chad Ford (1:08 PM)It's tough honestly. The top players won't participate in the drills. The rest will, but truthfully, the drills won't tell you much. One thing they look for is effort and energy. When players don't take this seriously, it's a red flag. They'll be looking for conditioning. Who has been working out and getting their body better. Some times they are looking to see whether a prospect has been working on a weakness. Have the adjusted shot mechanics or tightened up a handle. Interviews and the medical are the two biggest things. This is their first time to meet the players and ask them tough questions. Obviously the medical is the first chance for team doctors to have a look. Most overrated is the athletic testing. It's sexy, but doesn't have a huge impact on draft decisions.
Seth Curry is injured and won't be participating in the drills and athletic testing, so it will be hard to help his stock here. Ditto for Ryan Kelly.
Jared (Orlando, FL)Do you know why Michael Snaer was not invited to the combine?
Chad Ford (1:41 PM)The NBA provides all 30 teams with a ballot of a few hundred draft-eligible players. Each team votes for 60 players & NBA tallies the votes. The NBA invites the players receiving the most votes from teams with an eye toward arriving at (or near) 60 total participants. Snaer, surprisingly, didn't make the cut.
What are the main things scouts keep an eye out for during the combine?
Chad Ford (1:08 PM)It's tough honestly. The top players won't participate in the drills. The rest will, but truthfully, the drills won't tell you much. One thing they look for is effort and energy. When players don't take this seriously, it's a red flag. They'll be looking for conditioning. Who has been working out and getting their body better. Some times they are looking to see whether a prospect has been working on a weakness. Have the adjusted shot mechanics or tightened up a handle. Interviews and the medical are the two biggest things. This is their first time to meet the players and ask them tough questions. Obviously the medical is the first chance for team doctors to have a look. Most overrated is the athletic testing. It's sexy, but doesn't have a huge impact on draft decisions.
Kind of ****ty how some players get an invite and say they won't be doing stuff last second. Might as well let the NBA know ahead of time so they could invite someone else instead.