Post by nybombers3 on Aug 17, 2023 16:57:17 GMT -8
1. Was Oscar the right pick at 1?
Braz - he has good enough ratings but looking back someone else maybe nique or worthy would be 1. This is prob the last time in my life I’ll be simming and have a chance to have Oscar so for me and after I jumped there was no other pick
the original michael : Feel like you can’t go wrong with Oscar or Nique. Oscar is going to be a 30PPG guy off the bat, but will he have stocks? Maybe with camps. Nique had questionable notes, but I can’t imagine Spencer making him mid or shitty. He’s a HOF talent. I bet he’s sitting on 100 or close to 100 potential.
kobe : Yea not sure why spence made him so good. He's a top SG already.
2. What was the most surprising pick of the lotto?
Braz - worthy over nique. Potentially the right pick but I went into this year thinking nique was sure fire 1.
the original michael : Dale Ellis to Minny. Why? He had enough Gs. Thompson was the obvious pick.
kobe : Not sure I didn't really pay attention. I know some ppl were talking about Nique going too high but he looks great not sure why ppl are down on him. I liked chip's pick too, that guy seems fun.
3. Who was your favorite pick outside the lotto?
Braz - jah getting the last pick of the draft to take someone who will be s stud eventually. Jah said the draft is 30 deep. Wallace Bryant remember the name
the original michael : Walker Russell. I wanted him. He’s close to B B- scoring and camps can probably fix his TOs.
kobe : Uh let's go with Walker Russell.
4. Which GM do you consider great drafters? Which are the worst?
Braz - I’ve been alright at drafting but lack patience to develop the guys. It’s not hard to be good at picking top 5. Being a good drafter to me are the ones who hit on mid to late picks. Top guys that stand out are Jah, play and heat flash!
the original michael : Play is a great drafter. As for the worst? Not really sure. Brian is either autod or takes weird guys. Wouldn’t call him the worst though.
kobe : I mean we all know how FBB works at this point but there are still some bad drafters, I won't call them out though since most of us know who they are. The "good drafters" it just comes down to who gets luckiest in TC usually.
5. Any FA shockers?
Braz - knight maxed for what? Shocked I got Lamar
kobe : Not really besides Bo going so cheap. Not sure why John or anyone else didn't offer him the max.
the original michael was so shocked he couldn’t answer.
6. Nets, Wiz and Mavs are in CY. Rank them from 1-3 currently (1 being most likely to make it, 3 least likely)
Braz - mavs, wiz, nets currently
the original michael : 1. Nets
2. Wiz
3. Mavs
Mavs did get Bingo and Murphy got free which should help. Wiz have added some bigs and look fine. Nets will be fine with a MLE PG. All 3 make it.
kobe : greeme looks fine after the Gervin trade and he should have a few other moves.
brian just got bingo and murphy for free so he should be fine.
eddie has kind of checked out so I'm not sure if he makes it in the tough east unless the hue crew helps.
7. Bucks, Raps, Minny and Kings would be in CY the year after. Do any of these reset this year?
Braz - I think only I reset this year unless minny tries. They have gotten better.
the original michael : Jeeze. Bucks reset. Raps reset. Minny and Kings are question marks. That Hubbard contract makes no sense for Minny and he refuses to deal one of the 3 PGs. Charles wants everything for free, so unless someone bails him out, he’s CYd. Honestly, good riddance.
kobe : Raps should be good now after their miraculous offseason. Bucks need some big desperately but they could make it with a few moves. Not sure what Minny is doing but they have a few holes so it might take another year. Kings are kind of in no man's land, chips gonna need to have a big offseason next year probably.
8. The MJ draft ratings were realized. While edits can happen, any surprises in the ratings?
Braz - not really they look good. Will be a hell of a class. Wish Spencer broke it up.
the original michael : No surprises. MJ, Hakeem and Barkley all look elite. I’d be happy with any of the 3.
kobe : Looks pretty on par with everything. Ratings have gotten a bit out of control but oh well.
9. Rebounding has been toned down in these drafts. Is there something else/a position that you want toned down in future drafts?
Braz - no i think it’s painful at first but the rebounding adjustment will be huge in a few season. I would leave the rest unless we restarted.
the original michael : Maybe increase TOs league wide. So many guys with elite handles. Would be interesting to see how the league changes when most guys come in with TOs.
kobe : As I mentioned on the last question,ratings are getting crazy but there's no going back now with all the good drafts coming up. We had to suffer through all those shitty years so might as well have fun.
10. Avoiding the obvious stars, is there a specific player you want to draft that’s coming up?
Braz - no I got Oscar. If it’s not a star I don’t care
the original michael : Patrick Ewing. Would be great to tank and build with Chewing. The next few drafts are so fun.
kobe : Len Bias
