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Following potential 2015 draftees

It seems like the consensus is that the top 4 is Towns, Okafor, Russell and Mudiay. If FOs think that there is a significant dropoff after that and that most of the next 5-6 players are close enough as prospects, do you think whoever picks 5(lets say the Lakers) would be willing to trade that pick for our(lets say #9) + OKC 2017 or GSW2017? Should we do it in order to ensure we get the best of the rest?
 
stitches said:
It seems like the consensus is that the top 4 is Towns, Okafor, Russell and Mudiay. If FOs think that there is a significant dropoff after that and that most of the next 5-6 players are close enough as prospects, do you think whoever picks 5(lets say the Lakers) would be willing to trade that pick for our(lets say #9) + OKC 2017 or GSW2017? Should we do it in order to ensure we get the best of the rest?
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"Best of the Rest" is just so subjective though... This year in particular I just think between 5th - 9th there aren't really much in it talent wise... It's just so hard to project how each player will turn out in that 2nd tier.... I really think it comes down to who your team likes the best.

- If a team needs a defensive anchor - take WCS
- If a team needs a scoring wing - you'd probably take Hezonja
- If a team needs an alpha dog - take Johnson
- If a team needs a high character defensive wing - take Winslow
- If you're Sam Hinkie - you'd probably just take a swing at Porzingis


I wouldn't waste the 2017 pick (which is supposed to be a loaded year?) on just moving up a couple of spots when your guy could probably land on your lap anyway depending on how the draft pans out. It's like a game of chicken in a way - who will blink first.

DL by all accounts is just so stingy with giving up assets, he's just so shrewd I cannot see him doing that deal.
 
Catchall said:
I think Winslow's floor is something like prime Deshawn Stevenson. His ceiling might be....hmm.... I don't know--maybe a better version of Terrence Ross, or maybe Andre Iguodala. I get nervous now when guys can't shoot.
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I really don't get this idea that he can't shoot, yeah he's had a rough couple games the last few, but overall I think he/Oubre/Winslow are all pretty similar shooters. Shoots FTs the best of the lot, which is something I always like to look at since even an entire college season is kind of a small sample size to compare to the NBA. I've been watching a couple interviews with each of them lately, and they all seem to come across as alright dudes with no glaring weaknesses there. Really like that Oubre at least says he prides himself on his defense, would fit well. Winslow is just really well spoken for a college freshmen. Johnson does have a bit more of the "I'm the man" feel to him, which isn't always a bad deal.

I also wouldn't worry about his D on 2's at the NBA level too much. He's athletic enough to do it, go back and watch the 2014 Hoops Summit and watch him on Mudiay.
 
I leave in a couple hours heading to Kentucky. Hanging out through the games played at YUM! center (Louisville) then flying back home to watch remaining games, if any.
 
I am predicting big tournament games out of;

Towns (foremost - both ends)
Harrison twins
WCS (defense)
 
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