2019 Hawksquawk Dynasty Draft - Picks and Discussion

[bleachkit]

38 minutes ago, AHF said:

Will do writeup later but I’m going to gamble on some upside:

Darius Garland

@LucastheThird is up

Good choice, slim pickings at guard with what's left.

[LucastheThird]

Really surprised this guy is still here at pick 88, but filling in for Klay Thompson until he gets back from injury:

 

GORDON HAYWARD

 

 

Perfect wing to spell Klay and PG in case of injury and can absolutely hold down my bench rotation. Finding an all-star caliber wing this late into the draft is a steal!

 

@JayBirdHawk is up next

[JayBirdHawk]

Jay's CrapBirds:  Select  PF Jonathan Isaac. He was 209lbs to end the season, offseason workouts now have him at 234lbs.

PG: Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook,
SG: Victor Oladipo, Lonnie Walker
SF: Josh Richardson
PF: Jarret Allen, Jonathan Isaac
C: KAT 
Coach: Gregg Popovich

 

@Spud2nique is up.

[Spud2nique]

33 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

He was 209lbs to end the season, offseason workouts now have him at 234lbs.

Wait WHAT? In 3 months he gained 25 pounds of what I’m guessing to be mostly muscle. That’s scary. @hazer‘s boy is gonna blow up next season nice pick.

 

[Spud2nique]

Veterans? Shmeterans! This Spudsters team is young and doesn’t mind at all. It’s turning into a young players league and it seems rookies and young players adapt to the game with greater ease than in the past...

With that in mind, I’m going with the most talked about young man on squawk these days and SUPES  MAIN MAN (Ahmad Rashad voice):

SF/SG CAM REDDISH

PG-Ja Morant/Kevin Huerter

SG-Wonder /Marcus mart

SF-Jason Tatum/Cam code

PF- ⛰ Zion/Sabonis

C- A Capela  

 

[Spud2nique]

☝ Dukie down..another?

Why is he still on the board. Kid is long, lean, and ready to get mean!

With the next pick in the draft, the Spudsters select:

PF/SF BRANDON INGRAM

@JayBirdHawk ur back on the !  

 

I’m Duked out for today! See u all next Wednesday! I mean, probably Monday when I draft again. 

[JayBirdHawk]

Since @Spud2nique took Cam, the guy who some claims will break the NBA .

Jay's CrapBirds:  Select C Bam Bam Adebayo.

PG: Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook,
SG: Victor Oladipo, Lonnie Walker
SF: Josh Richardson
PF: Jarret Allen, Jonathan Isaac
C: KAT, Bam Bam
Coach: Gregg Popovich

 

 

@LucastheThird is up.

[LucastheThird]

We all know him and love him. He's getting older but a bench role on my squad would allow him to keep going for a few more years.

 

PAUL MILLSAP

 

 

@AHF is up next

[AHF]

41 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Since @Spud2nique took Cam, the guy who some claims will break the NBA .

Jay's CrapBirds:  Select C Bam Bam Adebayo.

PG: Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook,
SG: Victor Oladipo, Lonnie Walker
SF: Josh Richardson
PF: Jarret Allen, Jonathan Isaac
C: KAT, Bam Bam
Coach: Gregg Popovich

 

 

@LucastheThird is up.

I think he is in line for a really big year.  Very nice pick!

[Buzzard]

1 hour ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Since @Spud2nique took Cam, the guy who some claims will break the NBA .

Jay's CrapBirds:  Select C Bam Bam Adebayo.

PG: Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook,
SG: Victor Oladipo, Lonnie Walker
SF: Josh Richardson
PF: Jarret Allen, Jonathan Isaac
C: KAT, Bam Bam
Coach: Gregg Popovich

 

 

@LucastheThird is up.

I need a 4th big to finish my rotation and he was tops on my list.

Edited July 27, 2019 by Buzzard

[AHF]

With the 87th and 94th pick, we are solidifying an elite guard rotation for the present and future.  We think De'Aaron Fox is emerging as a top point but have taken a high upside gamble on our 87th pick.  He has been compared to Kyrie Irving for his offensive skills and elite perimeter shooting from the point and he showed all of that in his game last year.  Unfortunately, he also emulated Kyrie (outdid him one might say) by missing most of the season.  Nevertheless, he was still expected to go near the top of the draft based on scout's profiles on him as an elite prospect coming out of HS and he ended up going #5 despite the injury because of this promise. 

And that promise was considerable.  He was a 4-time state champion and 3-time state Mr. Basketball.  McD All-American who led the game in assists.  In his short time as Vanderbilt's most decorated recruit in history, the 6'4'' point shot 54% from the field and 48% from 3pt range.  Small sample size but he dazzled the scouts in high school as well and we agree that he has all kinds of potential.  We're excited to have this exciting young point in the mix for the long-term:

Darius Garland

So Ashley and I have an idea how to bridge to the future combo of Fox & Garland - how about a point coming off 5 consecutive All-Star games and an NBA championship?  We think that works pretty well.  He'll make Garland earn his minutes by playing his normal tough D combined with elite shooting and effective ball movement.  He averaged a nice career high 8.7 assists to go with 14 points and 5 rebounds and 2 steals/blocks last season.  Despite missing 16 games last year, he put up another elite 6.6 Win Shares (his 6th consecutive season between 6.6 and 11.7) and promises to offer continued outstanding production off the bench for us moving forward.  

So with the 94th pick, the U-Niques add:

Kyle Lowry

 

Should make for some intense practices.  Welcome to the club, Mssrs. Garland and Lowry!

@pimp is on the clock

[IheartVolt]

5 hours ago, Spud2nique said:

Wait WHAT? In 3 months he gained 25 pounds of what I’m guessing to be mostly muscle. That’s scary. @hazer‘s boy is gonna blow up next season nice pick.

 

Human growth hormone stacked with some test and then can put it on fast

[IheartVolt]

Edit button strikes again

[pimp]

With the next pick, the Atlanta Air Force selects
RJ Barrett


Led the ACC in scoring (22.6 ppg) 7.6 rebounds (10th in ACC) and 4.3 assists (5th).

• 2018-19 National Player of the Year by USA Today.
• Finalist for Wooden National Player of the Year Award.
• Earned Consensus All-America First Team honors.
• Jerry West Award winner, given annually to the nation’s best shooting guard.
• Broke the ACC freshman scoring record, previously held by
• Georgia Tech’s Kenny Anderson (721) in 1989-90.
• 2017-18 National Gatorade High School Player of the Year.
  
  RJ  Possesses an impressive blend of size, fluidity, and body control.  Has the dimensions and versatility to fill several roles standing 6’7 with a 6’10 wingspan and a steadily improving 208-pound frame to go along with an unflappable scorer’s mentality. Barrett's overall skill set could still use some polishing if he's to live up to the expectations , but i couldn't think of anyone better to learn from than Durant and Kawhi.
  
  
  @IheartVolt 

[IheartVolt]

With the next pick The Flaming Flamingo's select Gary Harris, SG of the Denver Nuggets

Gary will be spelling Donovan Mitchell in the second unit..

Age: 24

2017-18 Per-Game Stats: 17.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.2 blocks

Advanced Metrics: 16.5 PER, 41.8 TPA, 1.9 RPM

 

@LW3 is on the clock and mail sent

[AHF]

7 minutes ago, pimp said:

With the next pick, the Atlanta Air Force selects
RJ Barrett


Led the ACC in scoring (22.6 ppg) 7.6 rebounds (10th in ACC) and 4.3 assists (5th).

• 2018-19 National Player of the Year by USA Today.
• Finalist for Wooden National Player of the Year Award.
• Earned Consensus All-America First Team honors.
• Jerry West Award winner, given annually to the nation’s best shooting guard.
• Broke the ACC freshman scoring record, previously held by
• Georgia Tech’s Kenny Anderson (721) in 1989-90.
• 2017-18 National Gatorade High School Player of the Year.
  
  RJ  Possesses an impressive blend of size, fluidity, and body control.  Has the dimensions and versatility to fill several roles standing 6’7 with a 6’10 wingspan and a steadily improving 208-pound frame to go along with an unflappable scorer’s mentality. Barrett's overall skill set could still use some polishing if he's to live up to the expectations , but i couldn't think of anyone better to learn from than Durant and Kawhi.
  
  
  @IheartVolt 

RJ Barrett went at pick #39 so you are still on the clock my friend!

@pimp

@IheartVolt - please wait for pimp’s second pick.

[pimp]

1 hour ago, AHF said:

RJ Barrett went at pick #39 so you are still on the clock my friend!

@pimp

@IheartVolt - please wait for pimp’s second pick.

 oops , my bad , i skimmed through the draft list and i must have missed his name.

Edited July 28, 2019 by pimp

[pimp]

ill take Mo Bamba
write open coming later

[IheartVolt]

1 hour ago, IheartVolt said:

With the next pick The Flaming Flamingo's select Gary Harris, SG of the Denver Nuggets

Gary will be spelling Donovan Mitchell in the second unit..

Age: 24

2017-18 Per-Game Stats: 17.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.2 blocks

Advanced Metrics: 16.5 PER, 41.8 TPA, 1.9 RPM

 

@LW3 is on the clock and mail sent

 

[bleachkit]

15 minutes ago, pimp said:

ill take Mo Bamba
write open coming later

Tried to steal Barrett from me, huh?Almost got away with it, didn't ya?

Edited July 28, 2019 by bleachkit