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Thread: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

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    NBA Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    Seems to be a forgone conclusion that Fultz is going to the B̶r̶o̶o̶k̶l̶y̶n̶ ̶N̶e̶t̶s̶ Boston Celtics.

    Between the next two point guards in pecking order, Lonzo Ball and De'Aaron Fox, Lonzo is the superior passer, rebounder, and shooter, but is only steady paced and if you're the Lakers, adding him to a backcourt with D'Angelo Russell isn't going to make the worst defense in the league any better, unless the plan is to jettison Russell and replace him with somebody who can partner with Ball to provide stability on defense. De'Aaron Fox, on the other hand, has the speed and athleticism and defensive potential to be the #1 or #2 overall pick, but he's a project with shooting, so do you really want spend a lottery on a point guard who can't shoot?

    Then there's Josh Jackson, Jayson Tatum, and the other guys. It'd be fun to look back who would emerge at the top of the list when redrafting this class.

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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    i think josh jackson is the closest thing to a guarantee... no matter what, his defense translates. i still probably go ball at 2... if not for his daddy, i think the conversation for number 1 is a bit closer than it is in this instance, but i dont think you can go wrong with jackson.

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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    Based on talent, it would be Ball, but as a fan of Orlando. I view him undraftable. So Josh Jackson.
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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    I admit as a Lakers fan I haven't given much thought to Jackson, with Brandon Ingram already in the mix I doubt they will double down with a swingman this year. I've flipped flopped between Ball and Fox, and while I wouldn't mind having a lockdown defender at the point, it's not going to turn the team defense around overnight, whereas a ball facilitator can have that impact on offense. So, Ball, reluctantly.

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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    Why on earth is white Channing Frye, I mean Laura Markkanen, even on this list?
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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    Wait, are you saying not every foreign white guy who is 7 feet tall and whose best skill is shooting is going to be the next Dirk Nowitzki?

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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    Celtics traded down from #1 to #3 and picked up an additional 1st rounder, either the 2018 Lakers' pick or the 2019 Kings' pick. If the Celtics are loading up on picks to try to trade for Jimmy Butler, then you would think they had tried to trade the #1 straight up for Butler but the Bulls probably wanted more than just Fultz.

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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    Hammer, are you preppin' your Markannen fandom yet. Dusting se Channing Frye jersies and adding letters on the back maybe
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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    ugh. i was almost talking myself into them passing on monk or smith for ntilikina. this is twice as bad. i wont mind if they pull off the zinger for jackson deal. i love porzingis, but we all know 7 footers with leg problems... meh. but ive been making the joke about how the knicks will pass on a franchise point guard for lauri markkanen for months. i dont know why im surprised its actually gonna happen.

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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    Ball is going to be a disaster. His whack shot is going to end up in the fifth row... NIGHTLY. He's no longer going to be able to rely on his athleticism to play what defense he did at UCLA. He is going to get ABUSED by NBA point guards and ball handlers. And that doesn't even include the insanity spewing from his dad's pie hole.
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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    How is his whack shot going to end up in the 5th row nightly? Facing NBA talent is going to make him suddenly forget how to shoot?

    I'm not necessarily saying it'll find the net as much, but your proclamation seems a bit hyperbolic to me.
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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    Quote Originally Posted by HollywoodLeo View Post
    How is his whack shot going to end up in the 5th row nightly? Facing NBA talent is going to make him suddenly forget how to shoot?

    I'm not necessarily saying it'll find the net as much, but your proclamation seems a bit hyperbolic to me.
    He's got a low release point and slow as molasses release.
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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    Quote Originally Posted by Slyder View Post
    He's got a low release point and slow as molasses release.
    And yet it doesn't cause the ball to go into the stands at UCLA.

    Sure, it looks funny, but so does Philip Rivers' throw and he's arguably a hall of famer if he retired today.

    How about we judge the whole package to include the results instead of focusing only on how it looks?
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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    One wonders if Lavar Ball didn't exist, Slyder wouldn't have such a weird opinion, as it tends to be with a lot of Lonzo haters. News flash, not everyone has that 1960s standard white guy jumper and Ball was a lot more than a scorer (and is hailed for his vision and court awareness). Ball will be good, moreso if the Lakers have some capable shooters, I.E. Ingram developing and whatever lavish worthy spending spree they go on.
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    Re: Who would you pick after Markelle Fultz?

    Quote Originally Posted by Hammer View Post
    ugh. i was almost talking myself into them passing on monk or smith for ntilikina. this is twice as bad. i wont mind if they pull off the zinger for jackson deal. i love porzingis, but we all know 7 footers with leg problems... meh. but ive been making the joke about how the knicks will pass on a franchise point guard for lauri markkanen for months. i dont know why im surprised its actually gonna happen.
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