Feeling kinda meh about my team. The two main problems: post defense (Millsap helped a little with that; Unseld did not) and threes. We should be pretty low on fouls and turnovers, shoot decently well, and have sufficient boards and assists. But I feel like I've successfully built a bunch of 40-45 win teams again.

Posted by robusk on 8/12/2020 10:48:00 PM (view original):
If mikee goes pretty soon, we got a nice run of pretty present owners to where I might get my pick in tonight. That would be dope. I feel like the next three picks are going to decide the fate of this squad.

this is 100% make or break time

Vedder and Jeff Ament were at a bunch of Sonics games. I think they were there when I attended my 1st NBA game. Huge b-ball fans. Another grunge-NBA connection is that Rodman and Billy Corgan hung out a lot in the 90s, especially in Vegas. I just found that out last year, and it seemed kinda cool to me.

Posted by jhsukow on 8/12/2020 10:49:00 PM (view original):

Posted by robusk on 8/12/2020 10:48:00 PM (view original):
If mikee goes pretty soon, we got a nice run of pretty present owners to where I might get my pick in tonight. That would be dope. I feel like the next three picks are going to decide the fate of this squad.

this is 100% make or break time

albiband0 finally sends out proxies, and we aren't even going to get to him tonight are we?

Posted by jpevans31 on 8/12/2020 10:49:00 PM (view original):
I think my team has a good base, and I could make it competitive by the end of the draft, but I'm going to use my favorite NBA GIF to show what I'm assuming most of you think of my roster so far...

I'm assuming you haven't drafted your full starting lineup. If not, I eagerly await your final piece of that. If you have,

Posted by ashamael on 8/12/2020 11:03:00 PM (view original):

Posted by jpevans31 on 8/12/2020 10:49:00 PM (view original):
I think my team has a good base, and I could make it competitive by the end of the draft, but I'm going to use my favorite NBA GIF to show what I'm assuming most of you think of my roster so far...

I'm assuming you haven't drafted your full starting lineup. If not, I eagerly await your final piece of that. If you have,

Lol. Nope, still need a starter. Might get 2 guys who have 5 great seasons between 'em.

I'd be surprised if you found one guy to do it at this point. I don't think it's a bad strategy at all. A couple of the better teams from last season were just taking the best dudes as they came up and ended up sculpting a lineup from all of their players. Probably the best strategy, tbh.

Knew I was taking risk and reaching for Embiid - I really like the guy in real life and his defense and rebounding even though may not be best fit for my squad. Talked myself out of Bogut previous round; regretted it - esp after Ash's appraisal. Very happy to get him on the way back.

Posted by goetz93 on 8/12/2020 11:31:00 PM (view original):
Knew I was taking risk and reaching for Embiid - I really like the guy in real life and his defense and rebounding even though may not be best fit for my squad. Talked myself out of Bogut previous round; regretted it - esp after Ash's appraisal. Very happy to get him on the way back.

embiid fan? my man

really hope his body holds up against the celtics...without ben on tatum its most likely gonna be a series loss but i was looking forward to seeing joel dominate...theis/kanter have no chance

Honestly, I'm an nba fan without much team affiliation - I love the coaching/team-building stuff you guys have been talking about on here. I thought the 'Process' was a great idea and I was a fan. I think they totally screwed up by firing that guy and not allowing him to see it through. Also love what Ainge has done there as well though I think he's missed some opportunities....

Joel as the face of that - thought it was a great risk/reward pick for them and if he can ever stay healthy and they get right team around him they will be in business...

In short, just cuz I can't coach and am lousy at team construction I admire it when I see it!!!

I also took the flier b/c I had so many minutes built up in my first 4 picks - probably a mistake - but that's ok.

yea i would have loved to see what hinkie would have done with the rest of his rebuild...i know he wouldnt have got rid of covington and his 4/40 contract or paid al horford 100 mil...embiid deserves better

I totally agree - I find him to be a fascinating talent....and interesting dude...

Hey y'all.

I saw one comment in particular, and I snapped. It was snarky, but I didn't react well. Usually "this is just a game" kicks in, but this time it didn't. I apologize.

I'll probably just draft for the rest of this one without discussing. Won't be explaining my picks anymore, just drafting.

Good luck with the rest of the draft.
bds

Probably a good call, man. I feel ya. I truly do.

Some good board lord values in this round.