Stauskas makes so much sense to me if he's around when we pick.

 

Edit: Assuming he leaves obviously.

Edited March 30, 201412 yr by Rowand44

Stauskas makes so much sense to me if he's around when we pick.

 

Edit: Assuming he leaves obviously.

He will. Worst kept secret ever.

He will. Worst kept secret ever.

 

He should stay just to defy daddy.

Wow pacers. 4/5 games under 80 pts.

If we can get Aaron Gordon with that pick I would be so happy. I'm not sure why he's that low on draft boards but he is, at least for now. I'd gladly take that over a future lottery pick.

 

Though he will be a stud defensively, he has no position, his offensive game needs a lot of refining and he didn't show this year that he could dominate consistently. He reminds me a lot of Tyrus Thomas to be honest with you. I watch a lot of Pac-12 basketball, and Aaron Gordon is at least 2 years away from contributing on a consistent basis for a team. The good thing is he can defend four positions. Sounds exactly like a Bulls player, all d, no o.

 

I'd take Nick Johnson before Aaron. If I'm the Bulls, there's a lot of great options in their range. If the Bulls want to go with a backup C and PG, they could be in range for Tyler Ennis and Adriean Payne. If they want offense, 2 of LaVine, McDermott, Young, Hood and Stauskus and Selden should be there.

I'd take Nick Johnson before Aaron. If I'm the Bulls, there's a lot of great options in their range. If the Bulls want to go with a backup C and PG, they could be in range for Tyler Ennis and Adriean Payne. If they want offense, 2 of LaVine, McDermott, Young, Hood and Stauskus and Selden should be there.

Unless they're looking to deal Noah, I feel like the Bulls should keep targeting offense in the draft and just expect that the combination of Thibs and Noah will take care of most of their needs on D.

Unless they're looking to deal Noah, I feel like the Bulls should keep targeting offense in the draft and just expect that the combination of Thibs and Noah will take care of most of their needs on D.

 

I'm in on this, but I've also been thinking that maybe since we've proven we can draft defensive studs, we keep drafting them since we know we are good at them, never sign them, and use some money to pay for offense.

I'm in on this, but I've also been thinking that maybe since we've proven we can draft defensive studs, we keep drafting them since we know we are good at them, never sign them, and use some money to pay for offense.

 

I think offensive players are always worth more in free agent market than defensive players. And I think we are gonna be cash strapped for the next 3-4 years to make any push for offensive players who are difference makers, especially if we lock up Jimmy and bring over Mirotic.

 

Given that, we should put all our marbles on offense in this years draft, and hope that drafting a talented offensive player, albeit limited in some other areas, can lead to a poor man's klay Thompson, steph curry or kemba walker

Paul George since 12/31 - 39.3% FG%, 32.6% 3P% ...only saving grace is that 89% FT%

Paul George since 12/31 - 39.3% FG%, 32.6% 3P% ...only saving grace is that 89% FT%

Better than Pippen

Better than Pippen

 

Better than Pippen

Lol

 

Can't believe the Pacers are choking away the HCA. They absolutely need it if they want to get past Miami.

Lol

 

Can't believe the Pacers are choking away the HCA. They absolutely need it if they want to get past Miami.

LeBron is on the Heat. The Pacers aren't getting past the Heat.

Paul George since 12/31 - 39.3% FG%, 32.6% 3P% ...only saving grace is that 89% FT%

 

The J4L curse is better than the SI curse.

George is still really good, but the guy who looked like a legit MVP candidate is long gone right now

Paul George is garbage and embarrassing. There's no way this guy is ready to take down LeBron. It's Durant or nothing.

It's almost the end of the season so I will post predictions for the regular season awards, just because several Bulls will have legit shot at the honors

 

MVP: Durant (well deserved)

ROY: MCW (It's not saying much)

Sixth Man: Taj Gibson (would be awesome to see a defensive player win it)

DPOY: Noah (George is the only other deserving candidate)

COY: Dwane Casey (Hornacek and Thibs also in the mix)

 

All NBA First Team:

Noah

Durant

Lebron

Harden

Paul

 

All NBA Second Team:

Cousins

Love

Griffin

Dragic

Curry

 

All NBA Third Team:

Howard

Davis

George

Derozan (will probably be Wade)

Wall

 

Defensive First Team:

Noah

Davis

George

Butler

Paul

 

Defensive Second Team:

Jordan

Ibaka

Lebron (Travesty if he was first team and not George)

Henderson

Conley

 

Feel free to disagree

Edited April 1, 201412 yr by thxfrthmmrs

I know all are close but I'm not sure I could place Davis on the third team. He's been ridiculous.

 

Edit: for clarity, I'd place him higher.

Edited April 1, 201412 yr by bmags

Durant and Lebron are no brainers. Love is having an amazing year in his own right. It's a toss up between Griffin and Davis. I went with Griffin because of team success, but I have no problem with Davis over him in second team.

I know all are close but I'm not sure I could place Davis on the third team. He's been ridiculous.

 

Edit: for clarity, I'd place him higher.

 

It's really close between him and Griffin.

It's almost the end of the season so I will post predictions for the regular season awards, just because several Bulls will have legit shot at the honors

 

MVP: Durant (well deserved)

ROY: MCW (It's not saying much)

Sixth Man: Taj Gibson (would be awesome to see a defensive player win it)

DPOY: Noah (George is the only other deserving candidate)

COY: Dwane Casey (Hornacek and Thibs also in the mix)

 

All NBA First Team:

Noah

Durant

Lebron

Harden

Paul

 

All NBA Second Team:

Cousins

Love

Griffin

Dragic

Curry

 

All NBA Third Team:

Howard

Davis

George

Derozan (will probably be Wade)

Wall

 

Defensive First Team:

Noah

Davis

George

Butler

Paul

 

Defensive Second Team:

Jordan

Ibaka

Lebron (Travesty if he was first team and not George)

Henderson

Conley

 

Feel free to disagree

 

To add:

 

Most improved player: Anthony Davis with Demar DeRozan as an honorable mention.

Edited April 2, 201412 yr by chw42

It's almost the end of the season so I will post predictions for the regular season awards, just because several Bulls will have legit shot at the honors

 

MVP: Durant (well deserved)

ROY: MCW (It's not saying much)

Sixth Man: Taj Gibson (would be awesome to see a defensive player win it)

DPOY: Noah (George is the only other deserving candidate)

COY: Dwane Casey (Hornacek and Thibs also in the mix)

 

All NBA First Team:

Noah

Durant

Lebron

Harden

Paul

 

All NBA Second Team:

Cousins

Love

Griffin

Dragic

Curry

 

All NBA Third Team:

Howard

Davis

George

Derozan (will probably be Wade)

Wall

 

Defensive First Team:

Noah

Davis

George

Butler

Paul

 

Defensive Second Team:

Jordan

Ibaka

Lebron (Travesty if he was first team and not George)

Henderson

Conley

 

Feel free to disagree

 

Down with most of this sans Noah for DPOY and ALL D 1st team at C. Hibbert has been the most dominant defensive player in the league this year and the numbers back that up. Noah is a worthy runner-up, though.

I think some might argue it isn't necessarily part of defense, but it's hard for me to promote a center that averages less than 7 boards a game for DPOY

I think some might argue it isn't necessarily part of defense, but it's hard for me to promote a center that averages less than 7 boards a game for DPOY

 

Marc Gasol averaged 7.8 rpg last year and won. Hibbert is the #1 rim protector in the game for the #1 defense in the game. Not sure how he's not the DPOY.

Marc Gasol averaged 7.8 rpg last year and won. Hibbert is the #1 rim protector in the game for the #1 defense in the game. Not sure how he's not the DPOY.

 

Hibbert is a valid argument. But it's hard to ignore the 7 RPG and that he only plays 30 MPG. He's the best interior defender in the game today, but his low minutes limit his impact, the his rebounding leaves a lot to be desired. One big difference between Hibbert and Noah is the latter can step out and guard the perimeter on occasions, Hibbert's lateral quickness extremely limited so he's a non factor in this area. Noah impacts the game in more areas while playing 5 more minutes a game.

 

If you asked me two months ago, I would have said Hibbert hands down, but Hibbert and the Pacers D has fallen back to earth after such an amazing start.