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Following potential 2013 draftees

Posted this in the Paul George Thread, but to avoid making the same mistake as we did with Hayward, we need to think about swinging for the fences and go on physical potential first and foremost. Then, fight, determination and willingness to improve. We've got to get guys that are physically going to be able to go toe to toe with the likes of Lebron, Durant, etc.

Guys in our range with these qualities seem to be:

- Schroeder (elite speed, quickness)

- MCW (great length, athleticism for PG)

- Adams (Legit 7 footer, lots of room to grow)

- Greek Freak (Bball wise not there yet, but great size, big hands, enormous wingspan)

- Gobert (need I say more?)

Gone are the days when you can settle for the likes of Kyle Korvers of the world (Karasev) or Jimmer (Wolters). We need to get guys with athleticism, size and speed. The basketball side of things will come if they're willing to improve.
 
Posted this in the Paul George Thread, but to avoid making the same mistake as we did with Hayward, we need to think about swinging for the fences and go on physical potential first and foremost. Then, fight, determination and willingness to improve. We've got to get guys that are physically going to be able to go toe to toe with the likes of Lebron, Durant, etc.

Guys in our range with these qualities seem to be:

- Schroeder (elite speed, quickness)

- MCW (great length, athleticism for PG)

- Adams (Legit 7 footer, lots of room to grow)

- Greek Freak (Bball wise not there yet, but great size, big hands, enormous wingspan)

- Gobert (need I say more?)

Gone are the days when you can settle for the likes of Kyle Korvers of the world (Karasev) or Jimmer (Wolters). We need to get guys with athleticism, size and speed. The basketball side of things will come if they're willing to improve.

Shane Larkin? 44-inch vert? Very fast?
 
Posted this in the Paul George Thread, but to avoid making the same mistake as we did with Hayward, we need to think about swinging for the fences and go on physical potential first and foremost. Then, fight, determination and willingness to improve. We've got to get guys that are physically going to be able to go toe to toe with the likes of Lebron, Durant, etc.

Guys in our range with these qualities seem to be:

- Schroeder (elite speed, quickness)

- MCW (great length, athleticism for PG)

- Adams (Legit 7 footer, lots of room to grow)

- Greek Freak (Bball wise not there yet, but great size, big hands, enormous wingspan)

- Gobert (need I say more?)

Gone are the days when you can settle for the likes of Kyle Korvers of the world (Karasev) or Jimmer (Wolters). We need to get guys with athleticism, size and speed. The basketball side of things will come if they're willing to improve.

We didn't make a mistake drafting Hayward.
We just didn't see the 2 inch growth spurt Paul George would go on to have in the NBA.
https://www.indystar.com/article/20111215/SPORTS04/112150368/Pacers-George-still-growing
 
Eric Bledsoe is 6'1.
Trey Burke is 6'1.


These two guys are the most wanted point guards on this site and guess what they are only 1-inch taller than Larkin. Shane Larkin is 6'0 and you guys are worried about his size?
 
Eric Bledsoe is 6'1.
Trey Burke is 6'1.


These two guys are the most wanted point guards on this site and guess what they are only 1-inch taller than Larkin. Shane Larkin is 6'0 and you guys are worried about his size?

Two inches (in a game of inches), 20-30 pounds, and much more length as well (Burke's wingspan is 6.5" wider and has a standing reach 8 inches taller, Bledsoe's wingspan is 8.5" wider and a standing reach that is 8.5" taller).
 
It's not like this draft is loaded like the '14 draft is going to be, so why not take a chance and go with a guy like Larkin?

Because most of us don't view it as "taking a chance." We feel pretty certain he's a backup.

Drafting Tony Mitchell, Giannis, Gobert and so on would be taking a chance.
 
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