2nd round pick Isiah thomas

by bioecon on Jun 18, 2011 11:44 PM PDT

I think he would be a steal in the second round. we could use a scoring punch off the bench. He's got serious offensive game as a back up point guard he could really pressure the other teams bench. I think he will be a player in this league. Like a jj barea (super awesome case scenario), nate robinson, or the little guy we used to have back in the day. i feel like we dont have a back up point guard and if we steal him in the second round strictly as a back up energy punch off the bench it would be amazing. I feel the same way about shelvin mack from butler if isiah is not available. he's bigger and has some game for back up purposes.

In my opinion if you can get a player that can give you minutes in the second round then you have to take him as most second rounders will not last in the league. Unfortunately there's no monta ellis's every draft.

go ahead guys let her rip.

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hmmm i would perfer to give Lin another year becuz i think he cn become a good back PG if he works on his shots and with the 2nd round pick i would go for Keith Benson or DeAndre Liggins(of course if they’re still avalible).Shelvin Mack would most likely be picked up by the Heats or Lakers.

by GSWRUNDMC on Jun 18, 2011 11:54 PM PDT reply actions

We need defence

more then anything. The last thing we need is another one dimensional player that can only score and won’t help on defence. If we can pick up any bigs late in the draft then that would be great. I think we should give lin another year

by Monta8mixes on Jun 19, 2011 12:04 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

Also If we can pick up 2 Bigs in this year draft maybe we can sign Afflalo and he can fill in for the size that Monta lacks. Just imagine Afflalo out ther with Curry Wright Udoh and Biyombo thats a defensive group right there

by GSWRUNDMC on Jun 19, 2011 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Where's the strength?

I feel like even if 3 or 4 of those guys are defensively skilled, it could still get pushed around. It’s also not that quick to make up for the lack of strength. I think it’d be decent defensively, likely than better than what he have now, but it would also struggle offensively. I don’t feel it would great enough defensively to make up for that.

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by Brownie13 on Jun 19, 2011 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Yes!!!

Afflalo or Wilson Chandler would be great! If the Ws can get two bigs who can play and get one of those two, the playoffs are a real possibility

by CalifOrange on Jun 19, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

He would be a huge steal in the 2nd round.

by DubsFan408 on Jun 19, 2011 1:02 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

On the bright side, the UW pipsqueak spells his name correctly: Isaiah.

Too bad he’s not 1/1,000th the player Zeke was…

Also: if this diary is any indication, the constant misspelling of his name on this site could get irritating. It’d be a shame to get rid of "Brandon" Wright (and "Monte" Ellis?) only to pick up "Isiah" Thomas.

There will be no extra point!

by Sleepy Freud on Jun 19, 2011 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions

it's good we don't have a chance to get Brandon Knight

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by Evanz on Jun 19, 2011 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions

or ..... DO WE?.... hmmhmmhmmhmmmmmm

by PIRATEWARRIOR on Jun 19, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions

don't forget dorrel/durrell/darell

by tafkasam on Jun 19, 2011 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions

How about DeAndre Liggins? At 6’6" he’s got good size for a 2, but can also play the 1 (he was recruited into Kentucky as a PG). His offensive game’s okay, but it’s his defense that makes him stand out. He’s one of the best perimeter defenders in the class. He does have attitude/leadership problems which is why he is a risk, but I think Mark Jackson could take care of that.

What Mark Jackson will say during practice:
"Monta! Hand DOWN, Man DOWN!!"
"Andris, you're better than that!"
"Stephen Curry, father like son. Shooters aren't made they're born."
"David Lee! Yes! Now that is a grown man move right there!!"
"Dorell Wright, he's a knockdown shooter."
"Acie, Oooh, that should be against the law!"
"They just gotta come out and compete..."

by We Still Believe on Jun 19, 2011 9:23 AM PDT reply actions

As a UW fan, I obviously love Thomas, but he's got a pretty tough road ahead of him.

He’s got the heart/drive to do it though, and he understands (and embraces) what his likely role would be.

He’s also actually a very good defender. Clearly he’s small, but he’s very, very strong and committed to getting stops (UW is a defense-first program, despite the high pace), and he often guarded the opposition’s best perimeter player this season for the Huskies.

by Spider Jerusalem on Jun 19, 2011 9:39 AM PDT reply actions

Instead

Shelvin Mack > Thomas.

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by bonbrillio on Jun 19, 2011 10:17 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

Rick Jackson

I like Rick Jackson from Syracuse in the 2nd round. He’s a legit 6’9" 240 lbs, strong rebounder with good bball IQ. Works hard on both ends and is a class act.

by CalifOrange on Jun 19, 2011 10:25 AM PDT reply actions

I hope the Warrior brain trust are taking a good look at, a name I haven’t seen much on GSOM, Malcolm Lee in the second round. I’ve liked what I’ve seen him from him watching his games and he’s been impressing at his pre-draft workouts. And we know combo guards have done pretty well recently making the transition to the NBA, esp defensively. Would be good defensive size next to Steph off the bench (or even Monta but I’m doubting more and more that he’ll still be here).

Too bad Cohan doesn’t own another team so we can buy another 2nd rd pick. With our own pick, I’d go with Lighty – two solid defenders.

by range on Jun 19, 2011 10:47 AM PDT reply actions

Mock Draft

1. Kyrie Irving
2. Derrick Williams
3. Brandon Knight
4. Enes Kanter
5. Kemba Walker
6. Jan Vesely
7. Kawhi Leonard
8. Jonas Valanciunas
9 Alec Burks
10. Klay Thompson
11. Bismack Biyombo

1. Kyrie Irving
2. Derrick Williams
3. Brandon Knight
4. Jonas Valanciunas
5. Kemba Walker
6. Enes Kanter
7. Kawhi Leonard
8. Jan Vesely
9. Alec Burks
10. Klay Thompson
11. Bismack Biyombo

by Sinigang on Jun 19, 2011 11:37 AM PDT reply actions

Thomas is a warrior. However, I don’t think it would be good if Thomas became a Warrior.

by belilaugh on Jun 19, 2011 4:44 PM PDT reply actions

i agree

With this post. I really dont want to see lin or acie be our back up pg again this year.

by webeleive510 on Jun 19, 2011 7:06 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

We should be looking for a veteran back up PG

Someone reliable and someone Steph can learn from.

HoweveR I don’t see many options. Earl Watson, TJ Ford, Carlos Arroyo and Anthony Carter are available. I’d like Delonte West too, I don’t expect him to come here though.

I’m also intrigued by Ronnie Price and Dragic but they’ll cost too much for a back up PG

by tafkasam on Jun 19, 2011 11:21 PM PDT reply actions