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NoPropsneeded wrote: View PostPayne is way better than you give him credit for. He's not a tweener at all, dude is a legit 6'10" with range and a developing post game.
....but he is a poor defender at best and for me your post players need to be good defenders
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OldSkoolCool wrote: View PostI do like Payne offensively, he does have the potential to be a Milsap type player, not many players can put up 41 in college.
....but he is a poor defender at best and for me your post players need to be good defenders
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jacobdr4 wrote: View PostThrow randle in the second tier as well.
How the hell did I miss that one....
Yabadabayolo wrote: View PostKinda like batmans position with Toronto
Payne is an intriguing prospect, I don't think his skills will translate well to the NBA...however if someone thinks his skills will, I can't definitively say they won't. Fully opinionated on this one.
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OldSkoolCool wrote: View PostAlright so I'm bored today so I thought I would throw down my draft picks in tiers for the top 30 guys (draftexpress)
Tier 1: Superstar potential. Complete skill sets. Elite impact players
Tier 2: Potential all-star. High impact players.
Tier 3: Borderline all-stars. These guys are the league sleepers who should have solid, long careers. Moderate impact players.
Tier 4: Solid 2 way players that are inefficient in high-usage roles, but are a big plus as a defender. Bust potential low. Moderate impact players
Tier 5: Physical specimen with tons of potential or has extremely intriguing skill set. Could potentially be complete players but may also be complete busts. Major projects. "Unknowns" tier. (basically here is where I place guys I have no idea about, even though some I am very high on)
Tier 6: Specialists. One-sided players, may stick around the league for offense or defense. Impact is low. Bust potential moderate.
Tier 7: Struggles to find a spot in the league. Tweeners or majorly flawed. Bust potential high
Tier 1:
Wiggins, Embiid
Tier 2:
Parker, Exum, Vonleh,
Tier 3:
Hood, Napier, Stauskas, Ennis, Harris,
Tier 4:
Smart, Payton, Robinson III, McDaniels
Tier 5: "Unknowns"
LaVine, Gordon, Saric, Capela, Grant
Tier 6:
McDermott, Young, McGary, Adams
Tier 7:
Nurkic, Warren, Porzingis, Payne
Hard to place:
Hairston - Somewhere between tier 3 and 4.
Tier1:
Wiggins
Tier 2:
Exum, Parker, Embiid
Tier 3:
Smart, Randle, Ennis, Harris
Tier 4:
GRIII, McDaniels, Hood, J. Young
Tier 5:
LaVine, Vonleh, Gordon, Saric, Capela, Anderson, Nurkic, Inglis, Payne, Grant
Tier 6:
Stauskas, McDermott, Hairston, P. Young, Payton
Tier 7:
Napier, Early, Warren, Porzingis, StokesMamba Mentality
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The Raptors and the 2014 Draft
Really torn between Payne and Stokes
Even though Payne only makes sense if were not willing to resign 2-Pat.
http://youtu.be/WdWyRTnZ9Qo
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by Chr1s1anL; Mon May 19, 2014, 02:34 PM.@Chr1st1anL
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TRex wrote: View PostOk i'll play.
Tier1:
Wiggins
Tier 2:
Exum, Parker, Embiid
Tier 3:
Smart, Randle, Ennis, Harris
Tier 4:
GRIII, McDaniels, Hood, J. Young
Tier 5:
LaVine, Vonleh, Gordon, Saric, Capela, Anderson, Nurkic, Inglis, Payne, Grant
Tier 6:
Stauskas, McDermott, Hairston, P. Young, Payton
Tier 7:
Napier, Early, Warren, Porzingis, Stokes
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The Raptors and the 2014 Draft
Chad Fords Big Board 10.0
Guys I like.
16Adreian PayneCOLLEGE: Michigan StateHT: 6-10WT: 239POS: PF
2013-14 STATSPPG 16.4RPG 7.3BPG .9
Payne sat out the combine after discovering he has been dealing with mononucleosis. I'm not sure he had to. I saw him working out two days before in Chicago and was really impressed. Payne has been battling mono, undiagnosed, since January, making his senior season even more impressive. He's about another week away from being able to do team workouts. His measurements, 6-9½ in shoes with a 7-4 wingspan, continue to make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft.
17Elfrid PaytonCOLLEGE: Louisiana LafayetteHT: 6-4WT: 185POS: PG
2013-14 STATSPPG 19.2RPG 6APG 5.9
Payton surprised people by refusing to participate in the drills. Given his limited exposure, some GMs were grumbling about the decision. But they shouldn't. As his stock continues to rise, sources say some teams in the mid-first round were pushing for him not to do the drills. They'd prefer he remain a secret. His measurements and athletic testing numbers were both above average for his position. He also drew raves in his interviews. I believe Payton is the true sleeper in this draft and is being underrated by scouts. Once he gets into workouts, he will work his way into the lottery.
21Jerami GrantCOLLEGE: SyracuseHT: 6-8WT: 214POS: SF
2013-14 STATSPPG 12.1RPG 6.8APG 1.4
Grant went out there and did what he does best -- look athletic and crazy-long, and he ran his butt off. He also shot the ball fairly well, averaging 50 percent from 3. The two big things for Grant were his measurements (a 7-2½ wingspan and 8-11 standing reach, both of which gave him credibility as a power forward) and his interviews. A number of teams came away deeply impressed with his basketball IQ and knowledge of the game. He didn't do athletic testing because of a late injury, but no one needs to see the numbers to know he's a freak athlete.
29Jarnell StokesCOLLEGE: TennesseeHT: 6-9WT: 262POS: PF
2013-14 STATSPPG 15.1RPG 10.6BPG .9
Stokes showed well in the camp. He had lost a little weight, shot the ball well from 15 feet and tested a little bigger than expected (6-8½ in shoes, with a 7-1¼ wingspan). He showed that he can be explosive, measuring an impressive 36-inch vertical. His lateral quickness numbers were poor, however. Not everyone loves Stokes, but there are enough teams that do who pick in the 20s that I think he cracks the first round.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nbadraft/...Ford-Big-Board
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TRex wrote: View PostOk i'll play.
Tier1:
Wiggins
Tier 2:
Exum, Parker, Embiid
Tier 3:
Smart, Randle, Ennis, Harris
Tier 4:
GRIII, McDaniels, Hood, J. Young
Tier 5:
LaVine, Vonleh, Gordon, Saric, Capela, Anderson, Nurkic, Inglis, Payne, Grant
Tier 6:
Stauskas, McDermott, Hairston, P. Young, Payton
Tier 7:
Napier, Early, Warren, Porzingis, Stokes
Embiid in tier 2? The only thing that might hold him back is injuries. But if healthy he will be a superstar C. Talent wise is up there. But is high risk....I could easily see him going full Greg Oden on the league
Stauskas in tier 6??!! He is one of the best/most complete offensive players in college ball, and he has tested out better than expected athletically. He has shown the ability to add multiple dimensions to his game in a short amount of time. These are all great aspects and I personally can't drop him past tier 3.
Payton tier 6? Like Chad Ford, I think he is going to be a sleeper. Ability to get to the rim at will, has great size and athleticism, tenacious defender, unselfish, only lacking consistent jump shot....I think he is one of the safest picks outside of the top 10
Napier in 7? as jacobdr4 explains
jacobdr4 wrote: View PostI'd definitely disagree on your evaluation of napier. I'd say he is one of the safest picks in the draft. Will never be more than a backup but I think you know what your getting. Half decent vision and a good shooter. He will find a spot in the league.
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