Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland had his workout with the Knicks today, but New York remains locked on selecting Dukes RJ Barrett with the NBA Drafts third overall pick on Thursday, league sources tell ESPN.
So it looks like we already know the top 3.
1. Zion
2. Ja Morant
3. RJ Barrett
Does Frank get traded today for an additional second?
I know nothing about guys left. But based on the linked draft profile, sounds fantastic. Smart PG that can fit a lot of situations (not heavy on usage overall), plays well off the ball, extended range from deep and some D value? And is 6'3"? If we're talking about NYK, I'd prefer a 2-3 (maybe 4) that's strong on D in terms of need, yet realize even if you get that, you often lack a TON of O skills this late
From that perspective, Bone seems a great choice (again, based on a limited draft profile!)
I need to read poppa Bol's biography (assuming he has one). Something about he was told not to go home because he was too ill, but simply felt his cause, his people were too important
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Sparrow remembered Bol as "a giant off the court", who should be remembered for humanitarian work and his basketball career.[71] Senator Brownback recalled, "He literally gave his life for his people. He went over [to Sudan], he was sick. He stayed longer than he should have. He probably contracted this ailment that took his life while in Sudan, and he didn't have to do that. He was an NBA basketball player. He could have stayed here and had an easy life. I've never seen anybody use his celebrity status more nor give his life more completely to a group of people than Manute Bol did. It makes me look at efforts that I do as not enough."
He said Durant is basing his decision independent of anyone else jncluding kyrie irving, basically he is going to go where he wants to go whether someone comes with him or not..
also said clippers, warriors, nets and knicks will get consideration
While it's been confusing, they usually list the trade and team. I don't see anything about NYK til 55. Even the ESPN.com listing has been accurate even tho the draft stage shows otherwise (in general anyway)
"After accumulating offers from several schools including Baylor, Cal, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, and USC and rankings of number 66 overall and 16 small forward at 247sports.com, Brazdeikis announced that he would officially visit Michigan, Vanderbilt and Florida on September 8, 15 and 29, 2017, respectively. He gave a Michigan a verbal commitment on September 22. After he committed, Michigan stopped recruiting R. J. Barrett."
For Knicks fans, worth noting Barrett and Brazdeikis played together for Canada in 2016 during U17 World Cup team. They were the team's leading scorers.
@wojespn says Clippers and Raptors are certainly at front of the line for Kawhi, but says Kawhi might take meetings with the Knicks, 76ers, and possibly even the Nets
Things didn't quite work out for him in Charlottesville as he was passed over by Hunter, but he went to Iowa State, had a fantastic season and got his name called. Very glad for him, he's a good kid.
Never thought I'd see the day when a Virginia roster had four players who ended up draftees.
And with this not being able to make trades official its a total clusterfuck to follow. You don't know who the fuck is picking whom.
I know nothing about guys left. But based on the linked draft profile, sounds fantastic. Smart PG that can fit a lot of situations (not heavy on usage overall), plays well off the ball, extended range from deep and some D value? And is 6'3"? If we're talking about NYK, I'd prefer a 2-3 (maybe 4) that's strong on D in terms of need, yet realize even if you get that, you often lack a TON of O skills this late
From that perspective, Bone seems a great choice (again, based on a limited draft profile!)
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Now if he were REALLY an admiral......hilarity ensues
And apparently he's royalty!?
(A TV exec just had an epiphany reading my post)
I need to read poppa Bol's biography (assuming he has one). Something about he was told not to go home because he was too ill, but simply felt his cause, his people were too important
Your efforts not enough? I'm a POS. What a man
also said clippers, warriors, nets and knicks will get consideration
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Sources: Knicks picking Michigan's Ignas Brazdeikis at No. 47.
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Sources: Knicks picking Michigan's Ignas Brazdeikis at No. 47.
Big 10 Freshman of the Year. Other than that, I don't know anything about him.
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The Knicks won't give up another pick in the deal - 55 and cash considerations to get to 47 and take Ignas Brazdeikis.
Said it seemed like it was clippers or raptors but other teams can come in..
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Didn't realize that name had Canadian roots :-P
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Sources: Knicks picking Michigan's Ignas Brazdeikis at No. 47.
Big 10 Freshman of the Year. Other than that, I don't know anything about him.
Stretch 4. Very good shooter. not bad body either. A lot of potential. Was the best player many nights for a loaded Michigan team.
Oops.
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For Knicks fans, worth noting Barrett and Brazdeikis played together for Canada in 2016 during U17 World Cup team. They were the team's leading scorers.
Just another hint that this FO is headed in the right direction, for once. Mecca of bball GDit!
Dad is a former MMA fighter. Plays lefty tho is righty on an everyday basis
Nothing too fancy, but honestly seems to have an odd, awkward shot, if not just a real slow release
Well we'll likely see in a few
Yeah exactly, most trades have been at least mentioned, if not listed as 'proposed trade' in the graphics...so likely Ignas (but maybe Guy?)
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2. He played in a physical conference so he won't be intimidated by the physicality at the next level
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UCLA forward Kris Wilkes will sign a two-way deal with the New York Knicks, league sources tell ESPN.
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UCLA forward Kris Wilkes will sign a two-way deal with the New York Knicks, league sources tell ESPN.
He sounds like a potential 3-and-D guy
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That guy is a little bitter, eh?
Sounds like a decent project. 3 and D wings are big values.
Never thought I'd see the day when a Virginia roster had four players who ended up draftees.
Never change.