Washington Wizards 2010-2011 Ongoing Thread

[itvnetop]

I like the Seraphin pick a lot... he's got more build than McGee and he's a beast on the defensive end. We needed a replacement for Haywood (looking at the long-term plan... meaning I don't expect this kid to produce for a few years) and McGee is too inconsistent (and skinny) to do that right now.

Hoping Pondexter falls to 30.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by itvnetop

I like the Seraphin pick a lot... he's got more build than McGee and he's a beast on the defensive end. We needed a replacement for Haywood (looking at the long-term plan... meaning I don't expect this kid to produce for a few years) and McGee is too inconsistent (and skinny) to do that right now.

Hoping Pondexter falls to 30.

Leonsis had said he wanted to put a greater emphasis on scouting European players (which is interesting because when MJ took over he said the same thing after seeing we had no one scouting Euro players). Still, I'm not a fan of this move. Part of me thinks there's got to be more to this. As in, Seraphin is going somewhere else. But, word is it's a salary cap move for 2012. How? I don't really know

As for Booker, I like Booker but why trade the 30th and 35th for him? Once you get into the 20-30 range I don't think there's much difference in the players. I would have held on to those two picks try to stockpile.

John Wall is a great pick, and I like Hinrich a lot but right now I'm not sure what to think of the other two choices.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Leonsis had said he wanted to put a greater emphasis on scouting European players (which is interesting because when MJ took over he said the same thing after seeing we had no one scouting Euro players). Still, I'm not a fan of this move. Part of me thinks there's got to be more to this. As in, Seraphin is going somewhere else. But, word is it's a salary cap move for 2012. How? I don't really know

As for Booker, I like Booker but why trade the 30th and 35th for him? Once you get into the 20-30 range I don't think there's much difference in the players. I would have held on to those two picks try to stockpile.

John Wall is a great pick, and I like Hinrich a lot but right now I'm not sure what to think of the other two choices.

I agree with you on Booker... I think James Singleton fits the same exact role as Booker, plus he was slotted to go where we had picks at 30/35 anyway.

In terms of Seraphin, if the FO liked him I think they knew they had to deal to grab him. I don't think he would have slipped past the early 20s. But yeah, Hinrich's contract eats up half our space for the next few seasons. I'm thinking Gil's as good as gone, but they'll have to wait until mid-season to find decent (but never equal) value. It's been said that Hinrich was instrumental in D. Rose's growth- I think no one's expecting Gil to lead by example, so hopefully Hinrich's influence will reach Wall in a similar manner.