Washington Wizards 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread

With the 2011 NBA Draft this Thursday I think we can start a new thread now

Josh Smith anyone?

Josh Smith anyone?

Hell naw... while I love his athleticism and blocking ability, the city of Atlanta's collective gasp before he chucked a long ball tells me no way.

Crossing my fingers that Kanter slips to 6, somehow. I'm on the fence about Vesely- haven't seen enough of him to say either way. The wild card is Jonas Valanciunas, who may not play for a year (but may be the best center prospect in the draft).

I still like Biyombo as a raw, defensive presence... he's projected anywhere from 5 to 19, so hopefully we could steal him at 18.

Hell naw... while I love his athleticism and blocking ability, the city of Atlanta's collective gasp before he chucked a long ball tells me no way.

Crossing my fingers that Kanter slips to 6, somehow. I'm on the fence about Vesely- haven't seen enough of him to say either way. The wild card is Jonas Valanciunas, who may not play for a year (but may be the best center prospect in the draft).

I still like Biyombo as a raw, defensive presence... he's projected anywhere from 5 to 19, so hopefully we could steal him at 18.

Thoughts on the 6th and 18th to 3rd for Kanter rumor?

They seem to really like Jordan Hamilton at 8 if he's there and they stay at 16

Thoughts on the 6th and 18th to 3rd for Kanter rumor?

He's a third pick? Stay with what they got and go big at 6th and SF at 18 or SF with both picks.

He's a third pick? Stay with what they got and go big at 6th and SF at 18 or SF with both picks.

Agreed. Right now I just can't see that Kanter is worth moving up for. I know a lot of people are intrigued by his potential but I'm not prepared to take that risk

Thoughts on the 6th and 18th to 3rd for Kanter rumor?

I'd do it with the understanding that we may be losing out on a solid role player at 18 (Faried/will grit my teeth if Biyombo drops to that spot). But I'm of the belief that in the NBA, the team that comes out with the best player usually ends up the winner. I've been sold on Kanter for a while now and I'll be happy if we come out of the draft with him.

And I don't see a reason why EG won't try to trade back into the first round if we lose the 18. If we are interested in trading, I say wait until Thursday night to see what shakes out early. Kanter may even drop to 6, depending on what happens with the point guards and Toronto's interest in Vesely.

I'm scared to death of drafting Vesely, however... from what I've read, the dude shoots 44% from the line (where his strength will be getting to the rim) and can't rebound for a man his size. The only video I've seen of him is full of dunks. He may be able to run with Wall, but it just sounds too much like Yi. However, Yi didn't win Euro player of the year...

DS hope you're somewhere listening.....

So don’t worry, I won’t be making the picks. I know that will allay many folks that have concerns about owners that meddle although I do think it is the height of irony to admit I can’t make the picks but to see so many comments from fans on which we should pick.

Ted Leonsis won’t provide input on Wizards’ picks - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/ted-leonsis-wont-provide-input-on-wizards-picks/2011/06/21/AG5DWceH_blog.html)