Laker Nation: Could Lakers Choose Bender Instead of Ingram?

[footey]

The fact that they are even talking about this just makes me giddy.  Is Mitch trying to throw out this idea to get Danny to pay to move up?

http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-could-select-dragan-bender-with-second-overall-draft-pick/2016/05/23/

[manl_lui]

The fact that they are even talking about this just makes me giddy.  Is Mitch trying to throw out this idea to get Danny to pay to move up?

http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-could-select-dragan-bender-with-second-overall-draft-pick/2016/05/23/

I wouldn't think so, it just means this draft is no longer a "two man draft" and that some prospects is starting to pick up steam. Either way, i personally don't think we have to pay a premium to move up anymore, or even try to move up. It just means at #3, our pick is just as solid as #1 and 2 if that is the case.

[D Dub]

Love it.  Bender hype is real, and I'm sure Danny is smiling. 

We just may be back in the Boogie race if this thing grows enough.   

I wonder how a #3/AB based offer is sounding to Vlade these days?   

[IDreamCeltics]

Bender is the TRUTH!  My worst fear is Ingram falling to #3!!!  Please don't do us like that Lakers!!! PLEASE!! 

[wry791]

Why does everyone assume Ingram is a better prospect than Bender? I have a feeling NBA insiders have it closer than the general public

[CoachBo]

Without question, the greatness of Dragan Bender is the direction the Lake Show should go.

[aingeforthree]

Why does everyone assume Ingram is a better prospect than Bender? I have a feeling NBA insiders have it closer than the general public

You never know.  Shoot, Valentine could wind up being the best player of this draft for all we know.  It's a crap shoot.

[greg683x]

Why does everyone assume Ingram is a better prospect than Bender? I have a feeling NBA insiders have it closer than the general public

Because most people like to base their opinions on someone theyve seen play before and are uncomfortable passing up more of a sure thing for someone whos hype is largely based on his height, wingspan, standing reach, and how fast he is.

[SHAQATTACK]

Pray

Hard

[CoachBo]

Why does everyone assume Ingram is a better prospect than Bender? I have a feeling NBA insiders have it closer than the general public

Because most people like to base their opinions on someone theyve seen play before and are uncomfortable passing up more of a sure thing for someone whos hype is largely based on his height, wingspan, standing reach, and how fast he is.

This X 1000

And most people don't buy into unfounded hyperbole.

[dreamgreen]

I'm just excited that the 2 man draft could be a 3-5 man draft.

[GetLucky]

Why does everyone assume Ingram is a better prospect than Bender? I have a feeling NBA insiders have it closer than the general public

Because most people like to base their opinions on someone theyve seen play before and are uncomfortable passing up more of a sure thing for someone whos hype is largely based on his height, wingspan, standing reach, and how fast he is.

This X 1000

And most people don't buy into unfounded hyperbole.

Hyperbole goes both ways.

[Ilikesports17]

Why does everyone assume Ingram is a better prospect than Bender? I have a feeling NBA insiders have it closer than the general public

Because most people like to base their opinions on someone theyve seen play before and are uncomfortable passing up more of a sure thing for someone whos hype is largely based on his height, wingspan, standing reach, and how fast he is.

This X 1000

And most people don't buy into unfounded hyperbole.

Hyperbole goes both ways.

"greatest draft mistake in the history of the Boston Celtics"

[wry791]

Why does everyone assume Ingram is a better prospect than Bender? I have a feeling NBA insiders have it closer than the general public

Because most people like to base their opinions on someone theyve seen play before and are uncomfortable passing up more of a sure thing for someone whos hype is largely based on his height, wingspan, standing reach, and how fast he is.

Sure, I can see most fans thinking like this (Ingram>Bender). But how do you know this is the case for NBA execs/scouts? Lakers clearly like Bender.

[jambr380]

I can't tell how you how happy it would make me if Ingram fell to 3 - no way would I trade it for Okafor at that point.

Yeah, I know, I am buying into the hype that Ingram is great and Bender sucks, but I don't care. All we ever wanted was a top 2 pick in this draft; since last Tuesday, we have been trying to convince ourselves that #3 is just as good. It isn't.