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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 2:52:10 GMT -6
Coming To You Friday, December 5Official Lottery Order:1) Grizzlies 2) Blazers 3) Pacers 4) Raptors 5) Cavs 6) Bulls 7) Suns 8) Lakers 9) Grizzlies 10) Jazz 11) Hawks 12) Knicks 13) 76ers
DRAFT BEGINS MONDAY AT 8 AM! |
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Post by LoCo89 on Dec 5, 2014 10:11:34 GMT -6
Coming To You Friday, December 5(I'm awake now so keep that in mind. Won't be in morning. Show will begin around lunch time hopefully.)Aw man, my body is ready...  |
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Post by cprej on Dec 5, 2014 10:52:56 GMT -6
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 11:35:00 GMT -6
Every once in a while, there comes that one player, the transcendent talent that has the capability of turning a team completely around from 0-championship contender. Over the last 4 years, we've seen 4 of those players. However, there doesn't look to be another one for at least another 3-4 drafts. But this year, we have one more... Vince Carter. It's what all these lottery teams covet. This is the 1998 NBA Draft Lottery!
Hi everyone. And welcome to the 1998 draft lottery. I'm your host, BowToTheBill. We had another great and entertaining 1997-98 season. We would like to congratulate the Dallas Mavericks on becoming the third team to win back to back championships. After winning the Western Conference Finals in thrilling fashion, the Mavericks took care of business in the Finals to win it all.
But this is not about those teams. This is about the lottery teams, teams that are rebuilding. Some are just a piece or 2 away, some need an entire roster overhaul. But, the lottery can change fortunes quickly. We'll be back soon after these commercial mesages.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 11:39:57 GMT -6
The original pre-draft lottery order is as follows. NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE DRAFT ORDER!
1) Grizzlies
2) Blazers
3) Raptors
4) Pacers
5) Cavs
6) Bulls
7) Suns
8) Lakers
9) Grizzlies
10) Jazz
11) Hawks
12) Knicks
13) 76ers
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 11:53:05 GMT -6
We are joined now by ESPN NBA Draft Expert, Chad Ford! Welcome, Chad.
Chad Ford: Thanks, glad to be here.
Bow: First, can you just give an overview of this class as a whole?
Ford: Sure. This class is a very good one, especially compared to what we are facing in future years. First of all, it's an incredibly deep class. We will be seeing people getting picked in the 20s that have a good chance of turning into solid rotation players. More importantly for these bad teams though, I think every one of these lottery teams is going to be able to draft someone who can be a key piece for a potential championship run later. And of course, we have the surefire superstar in Vince Carter. Now, this is also different than previous years. We've seen a lot of rookies come into the league and immediately turn their teams into contenders and become All Stars and all-league caliber players. Do not expect that this year. Carter has a chance, but the rest of these guys are going to take time to develop. I think if teams wanted to start a slow rebuild, this was the perfect year to do it. They're going to turn into something, but it's all a matter of will their owners have patience. The ones that do will have a much better chance than the others.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 12:01:09 GMT -6
Note: For a full evaluation of the top players, please visit fbbsimleague.proboards.com/thread/2130/draft-prospect-scouting-report-production. Bow: Next Chad, can you go over some of the top players? Brief scouting report on Vince Carter? Ford: Vince is everything you could ever want in a franchise centerpiece on the offensive end. At 6'7, he towers over most shooting guards. He's an absolute freak athlete, much quicker and with a better vertical than virtually any matchup he'll ever face. He's great where you need him to be on offense. He'll be elite finishing inside and shooting the 3, and he'll knock down his free throws. He can hit the jump shot and he can even handle the ball and initiate your offense if need be. On defense is where he'll struggle. He's got the potential to be a solid defender, but he'll likely always be a net negative on that end. But Vince is NBA ready. He's by far the favorite for ROY. He can come in and score 25 a game easily. |
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 12:08:57 GMT -6
Bow: What about Dirk?
Ford: Nowitzki is another all you could ever want from an offensive player. He can score from absolutely anywhere on the court. He's not going to turn it over. He is a potential #1 option for a championship team. The only reason we can't put him as centerpiece is defense and rebounding. He only has the potential to be decent on the defensive end and on the defensive boards. He will never be a factor on the offensive boards due to his talent and the fact that he'll be floating around the 3pt line a lot. In a league where everything is won on the boards, the team that drafts Dirk is going to have to find ways to compensate for him on defense and on the boards.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 12:18:24 GMT -6
Bow: Next, let's look at Paul Pierce.
Ford: Sure, he fits right in with our theme of all offense and average defense. Just watching the 2, there are a lot of similarities to be drawn between him and Carter on the offensive end. They both thrive inside and on the 3 pt line and both can shoot free throws well and won't turn it over. But, Pierce's position and athleticism really limit him compared to Carter. Pierce plays small forward, so his 6'7 frame is negated. Also Pierce isn't nearly as quick as the average small forward. This will especially limit him on the defensive end, where he's already expected to struggle. He's going to be a net negative on that end, but the thing that keeps him from being completely useless over there is the fact that he'll get his team a couple steals a game in his prime. His first training camp is huge as he could be the best challenger to Carter for ROY with a good training camp.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 12:26:02 GMT -6
Bow: Finally, let's look at Mike Bibby.
Ford: He's an all around very good point guard. He'll be an above average defender, he'll be able to score inside at a decent clip, and he's a very good 3 pt shooter. Where he'll really thrive is as a pure point guard. 8 years ago, seemingly every team had a point guard that could facilitate. However, those days are long gone and a lot of guys now are scorers at the position. Bibby brings us back to those days as he'll be a good passer and won't turn it over. He's a very tough guy to defend because he can do so many things with the ball. He's a perfect fit with any player because he can be a facilitator or scorer depending on need, and won't hurt you on the defensive end. But, if we're talking about weaknesses, defense is probably the first place to look. In a league that's being dominated by Penny Hardaway, teams need to find a way to slow guys like him down. Bibby is fine on that end, but he'll be overwhelmed by guys of Penny's size, talent, and athleticism. Bibby is very unathletic which will hurt him in today's NBA where there are so many athletic point guards. But his offense and fit with anybody will reign supreme. He'll be a very good player.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 12:35:03 GMT -6
Bow: Thanks Chad! Coming up next, the 1998 Draft Lottery Results!
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 12:46:06 GMT -6
The 13th Pick Goes To...
The Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers are under new management who now have a low lottery pick to work with. |
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 12:51:34 GMT -6
The 12th Pick Goes To...
The New York Knicks!
The Knicks Struggled last season after trading franchise superstar David Robinson.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 12:54:18 GMT -6
The 11th Pick Goes To...
The Atlanta Hawks made the playoffs, but were swept. They receive this pick from the Hornets.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 12:57:29 GMT -6
The 10th Pick Goes To...
The Utah Jazz
The Jazz now get to pair Tim Duncan with another top 10 pick. Things are holding to form so far.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 13:00:35 GMT -6
The 9th Pick Goes To...
The VanMemphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies received this pick from Houston. They have another chance to land a top 3 pick with their own pick.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 13:04:23 GMT -6
The 8th Pick Goes To...
The Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers decided to rebuild last season trading for future superstar, Kevin Garnett. The Lakers are also under new management.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 13:07:04 GMT -6
The 7th Pick Goes To...
The Phoenix Suns
The Suns were a team many expected to make the playoffs. They have talent, and now they will add a top 7 pick.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 13:09:51 GMT -6
The 6th Pick Goes To...
The Chicago Bulls
The Bulls were another team that sputtered last season, but still have a bright future with Kobe and the now #6 pick. Things still holding to form.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 13:12:34 GMT -6
The 5th Pick Goes To...
The Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs made the controversial move of trading Garnett, but still have a lot of talent and the #5 pick.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 13:15:29 GMT -6
The 4th Pick Goes To...
The Toronto Raptors
That means the Indiana Pacers have jumped into the top 3! The Raptors will look to continue to build around Finley.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 13:18:26 GMT -6
That means your top 3 (in alphabetical order) are: Grizzlies, Pacers, TrailBlazers. We'll find out the top 3 order and who will win the rights to draft Vince Carter when we come back!
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 13:24:48 GMT -6
The 3rd Pick Goes To...
The Indiana Pacers |
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Dec 5, 2014 13:28:35 GMT -6
The 2nd Pick Goes To...
The Portland Trailblazers
Which means the # 1 Pick Goes To...
Congratulations to all the winners! Draft starts Monday at 8 am sharp! |
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Post by cprej on Dec 5, 2014 13:32:14 GMT -6
Nice job no the LOTTO!!!
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