2010 StR Community Draft Board: Pick #1

Wall is the sexy selection, but Favors could end up being the better player. Besides it’s who I felt like taking.

Maybe he’s not the best fit, but hey, the kid seems to be something unique at this stage, let alone what he could become.
All said, if the Kings end up with one of the top 4 (Wall, Turner, Favors, Cousins) I don’t care much who of the 4 will be, GP will pick the best available, I’m pretty sure.

I stared at those radial buttons far longer than a vote for a fan draft board really necessitates. I stared and I pondered.

On one hand you have John Wall. He’s a ridiculous athlete, and has tons of potential. But I still can’t shake that nagging feeling that something isn’t right. Perhaps it’s just me being opposed to people being anointed the number 1 pick. Who knows? But it’s John Freaking Wall.

But then you’ve got Evan Turner. Probably a lower ceiling, but a very good all-around player. He is perceived as potentially being a better fit with Tyreke. He seems to have a good attitude. But is it settling? Is it enough to pass on Wall.

Ultimately, I voted for Turner. But that vote will change every 5 minutes. The reason I ended up voting for Turner is because it seems like something Petrie might do. In this draft, I’ll maintain my faith in Petrie’s judgment.

BPA (in my opinion) and a great chip if we wanted to trade down.

I’m not saying that you don’t then listen to trade offers, but if you have first choice, you grab the biggest slice of cake, and work from there.

There is no other course of action to take. None.

Wall is a point guard. Where would Tyreke play? Would the Kings play two point guards? Evan Turner at the point is a better all around player.

BPABPABPABPABPABPABPABPA.

I really like Turner, but Wall has also the potential to be a monster defender. And a good team needs another good defender. Omri can’t do it all by himself.

he is more polished that Wall, fills a need, and could find himself in a good situation in Sac and have a better overall career than Wall.

I am not sure Wall is as good as Derrick Rose. He is not any faster, not any stronger, and not as good a shooter. He can make plays for other people, but so could Sergio Rodriguez.

Whoa, sorry, went a little overboard there with the Sergio comparison!

Still, I like Turner better now and I think he will have at least as successful a career as Wall.

so kings fan’s would do the john wall dance every game….

I think Cousins will be dominant at his position and not just at star level, which is where I see Wall landing.

I gives me a chance to think of all the possible crazy trade scenarios.

For example. Kings get the 1st pick. They take Wall and trade him to Chicago for Rose and Noah so it ’ll be easier for them to land Lebron

Because I honestly think he’s the BPA. Yes, Wall is insanely athletic and quick, but when I look at him, I see a very similar player to Derrick Rose and Steve Francis. Now I’m not saying Wall couldn’t be better, and that pairing him up with Tyreke wouldn’t be amazing (I’m not going to listen to any fit arguments, because Tyreke and Kevin were supposed to be the ultimate fit and look how that worked out), but I think Turner provides more versatility and skill. He’s older, true, but he’s shown an ability to simply take over games and carry his team. Neither Wall nor Turner can really shoot all that well, although Turner has a pretty good midrange jumper, and his 3 has been improving (he also shoots less 3s than Wall did, and connects at a better percentage, so he understands his strengths). He’s very versatile and could play 3 positions (5 against the Dubs). I see him as a mix between Brandon Roy and Scottie Pippen.

Ultimately its Geoff’s decision if we land #1, and I might end up being in the wrong for liking Turner over Wall, but I will be happy with either player on our team (just moreso for Turner).

and I think it’s a no brainer.

I Like Turner he is a Penny Hardaway Player however you Draft the Most Talented Player Avaliable. and that is Wall , Other Teams may make an Offer the Kings can not Refuse. You have to grab Wall at #1. it’s a No Brainer.

Evan Turner seems to be more of a Boris Diaw.

thankyou my friend ,i will worK on my Punctuation , I’m glad you brought that tO My aTtentioN. Man my fingers are crossed that we get that Number one pick. I will leave leave Reno and Party in Sacramento all night Long. GO KINGS!

I do think Turner is a better fit that John Wall, but I don’t think the Kings are at the point where they can afford to go better fit over best player. If we were, we wouldn’t be #3 in the draft lottery.

Today or Tomorrow?

tomorrow , i think it’s at 5:00 p.m

Have to work that Day , but tomorrow i am going to have this bad Cough… Cough! cough! Direct Tv espn at 5:00 channel 206 NBA Draft Lottery.

How many John Wall games have you guys watched that your saying he’s the BPA and its a no-brainer? I’ve seen 5 or 6 Wall games and the same for Turner.

because I do feel Turner is the better fit, but then again, what if Wall becomes a better player than Tyreke and Evan Turner? Not picking him would end up being a mistake. It might be crazy, but I’d almost rather land the 2nd pick and just pick Turner, its the only logical choice. In fact, I’d be estatic to land Turner at 2.

Most of the NBA world is drooling (or dreading) the thought of LeBron being paired-up on some team with the likes of Dwayne Wade or Chris Bosh. No one is fretting whether those guys could share the ball and make it work. If you’re the coach of a team that has two of those guys, you fall asleep every night with a smile on your face. If you’re the coach of a team that has to play against those guys, you randomly throw things against the wall throughout your day out of overwhelming frustration and hopelessness.

If you have the #1 pick, you take John Wall. I’m not saying ’Reke and Wall will be LeBron and Wade, but they could be. Sweet holy God, they could be.

Just because he has the first name of the butler on Fresh Prince doesn’t mean he is the butler from Fresh Prince

Recommended for taking StR from virtual silence yesterday to awake and active today.

I feel for Petrie.

Last year approaching the lottery I had high hopes for our pick, but with the 08-09 Kings need for a quality PG, there weren’t any PG’s available that were quite worth the #1 slot, especially with the “sure thing” in Blake Griffin. I felt relief at getting #4, although at the time I hoped Rubio would be our pick.

I am quite happy with Evans.

This year Wall is like Griffin: the BPA. I would take him if we get the #1 pick, just as I would have taken Griffin last year.

This year our need is at the 4 or 5. A pick of Favors or Cousins at #1 would come with heavy criticism from the media and world of sports. While I think we would be great with Wall, a better fit would be Cousins or Favors, two great players as well.

Perhaps the #2 pick would suit us better this year…

if we have a poll where we have to pick #2 and Wall is already gone.

Will all the Wall voters pass Turner and draft for neeed, or do they believe Turner and Tyreke will be able to coexist?

tomorrow night, what’s the worst pick you’d be happy with?

I’d love a top-3 and could live with top-4, but if we get f*cked over with the #5 pick I’ll be pissed.