What draft position will you be satisfied with?

[obnoxiousmime]

I would say Fultz is in a tier by himself because his floor is so high. After that, the 2nd overall pick would be nice because they'd have their choice of whomever remains. However, I would not be devastated between a difference of 2-4 because I don't think there is a humongous disparity in terms of potential between the top 5: Ball, Fox, Tatum, and Jackson.

I could be convinced with the argument that Ball has the basketball IQ and intangibles that a star needs to have, along with great size for his position. It's just that his dad's politicking and the fact that we already have Thomas (and Smart, and Rozier) kind of give me pause. I suppose in the end they still have to take the BPA though.

There's also the possibility that Ball could play both guard positions at least temporarily, something that D'Aaron Fox cannot do. So there's an argument for still getting the 2nd pick and not having your fate determined by teams ahead of you.

[Vermont Green]

I am going to provide everyone with a Trumpian-type spin so that even if we get #4, it is still a win for us.

The starting salary for #1 is $5.85M, for #4, $4.24M ($1.61M savings).  Fultz may be the best player but who really knows.  Jackson or Tatum could be gotten at #4 and end up being the best player from the draft.  No one has any idea when drafting 18-19 year old kids to play in the NBA.  We are probably better off with #4, right CoachBo?  Since Danny can't draft anyway, we might as well let the other GMs swing and miss and we can just grab whoever is left at #4 and save $1.6M.

Truthfully, having #1 will be way more fun but I am really not that worried about it as I don't believe anyone can know for sure who is the best in this draft.  #1 does have more tangible trade value though but I have a feeling we won't be trading it or the player we draft, at least not right away.

[jay]

I would be ok with the #2 pick if the Lakers (I know) or the Suns got the #1 pick - there is a good chance we could still get Fultz.

Even if Fultz went #1, we might could trade down from #2 to #3 or #4 and get something good out of the deal. Assume LAL had #1, we got #2, and Phoenix got #4. Fultz goes #1 and Phoenix really wants to move up for Ball. Not a terrible position to be in.

[Smokeeye123]

I would be ok with the #2 pick if the Lakers (I know) or the Suns got the #1 pick - there is a good chance we could still get Fultz.

Even if Fultz went #1, we might could trade down from #2 to #3 or #4 and get something good out of the deal. Assume LAL had #1, we got #2, and Phoenix got #4. Fultz goes #1 and Phoenix really wants to move up for Ball. Not a terrible position to be in.

Why would the suns take Ball over Lonzo?

[max215]

Anywhere in the top-3 I'll be thrilled, but I'll live with #4.

[hwangjini_1]

well, things may be more interesting than we have thought.

fox is rising on the draft boards: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...sing-past-lonzo-ball-on-2017-nba-draft-boards

i admit, i would take fox before taking ball.

[mef730]

I'm really not happy with the way that the NBA conducts the draft lottery. I think it should be more like Color War at camp: You never know when it's coming. It should be totally random. One moment you're just sitting there, and then you get "breaking news" on ESPN or something.

Mike

[liam]

I'll be very happy with a top 4 pick. I think after the number one pick it's pretty even until the 5th or 6th pick. I'm not sure that all of the top 5 picks will be stars but only time will tell. I think barring injury the whole lottery this year is full of NBA starters.

[liam]

well, things may be more interesting than we have thought.

fox is rising on the draft boards: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...sing-past-lonzo-ball-on-2017-nba-draft-boards

i admit, i would take fox before taking ball.

Fox does look John Wall like. I doubt he'll be that good but he has some of the same tools and is a two way player.

[RockinRyA]

I would be ok with the #2 pick if the Lakers (I know) or the Suns got the #1 pick - there is a good chance we could still get Fultz.

Even if Fultz went #1, we might could trade down from #2 to #3 or #4 and get something good out of the deal. Assume LAL had #1, we got #2, and Phoenix got #4. Fultz goes #1 and Phoenix really wants to move up for Ball. Not a terrible position to be in.

Why would the suns take Ball over Lonzo?

Because Lavar>Jordan therefore Lavar>Lonzo. Hence Ball>Lonzo

[Tr1boy]

well, things may be more interesting than we have thought.

fox is rising on the draft boards: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...sing-past-lonzo-ball-on-2017-nba-draft-boards

i admit, i would take fox before taking ball.

Fox does look John Wall like. I doubt he'll be that good but he has some of the same tools and is a two way player.

Similar but fox has a shorter wingspan. Also wall has an extra gear on the open floor

[Ilikesports17]

well, things may be more interesting than we have thought.

fox is rising on the draft boards: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...sing-past-lonzo-ball-on-2017-nba-draft-boards

i admit, i would take fox before taking ball.

Fox does look John Wall like. I doubt he'll be that good but he has some of the same tools and is a two way player.

Similar but fox has a shorter wingspan. Also wall has an extra gear on the open floor

Fox should be better defensively.

[fairweatherfan]

Top 4. 

Higher's better of course. But this is all found money.

[obnoxiousmime]

I am going to provide everyone with a Trumpian-type spin so that even if we get #4, it is still a win for us.

The starting salary for #1 is $5.85M, for #4, $4.24M ($1.61M savings).  Fultz may be the best player but who really knows.  Jackson or Tatum could be gotten at #4 and end up being the best player from the draft.  No one has any idea when drafting 18-19 year old kids to play in the NBA.  We are probably better off with #4, right CoachBo?  Since Danny can't draft anyway, we might as well let the other GMs swing and miss and we can just grab whoever is left at #4 and save $1.6M.

Truthfully, having #1 will be way more fun but I am really not that worried about it as I don't believe anyone can know for sure who is the best in this draft.  #1 does have more tangible trade value though but I have a feeling we won't be trading it or the player we draft, at least not right away.

No matter where we end up picking we're sure to get "something terrific."

[CelticsElite]

Fox reminds me more of iverson