Texansfan713 Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 (edited) Im starting to warm up to Amen Thompson at pick 4 if we dont trade the pick. The hope is to add shooters this offseason to make the transition to the league smooth for him while he develop his jumpshot. He would be able to kick it out to the shooters while forcing defenses to try to stop him going to the rim. Also, I'm hoping Idoka hires that Celtics assistant coach that help develop Derrick White's jump shot. Edited May 18, 2023 by Texansfan713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcheryea Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 someone explain why there was 6 months of conversation on what detroit should do with the 2nd pick and the general consensus was they should just take the best player and figure out the 3 guard thing, but everyone just sort of agrees charlotte will take miller because they already have lamelo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, catcheryea said: someone explain why there was 6 months of conversation on what detroit should do with the 2nd pick and the general consensus was they should just take the best player and figure out the 3 guard thing, but everyone just sort of agrees charlotte will take miller because they already have lamelo Cause of this guy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterCallSaul Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, catcheryea said: someone explain why there was 6 months of conversation on what detroit should do with the 2nd pick and the general consensus was they should just take the best player and figure out the 3 guard thing, but everyone just sort of agrees charlotte will take miller because they already have lamelo I think the Hornets are closer to competing now. A healthy Hornets team, assuming they hit on some FA's and their #2 overall pick, are gonna be really tough. PG: Ball/Maledon SG: Rozier/Bouknight SF: Miller/Oubre PF: Washington/Hayward C- Williams/Richards That's a good squad on paper, especially if you believe in Miller & if they can stay healthy. Detroit's roster construction makes no sense & needs a total makeover. They have some good individual players, but they're overloaded at certain positions to the point of absurdity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcheryea Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, BetterCallSaul said: I think the Hornets are closer to competing now. A healthy Hornets team, assuming they hit on some FA's and their #2 overall pick, are gonna be really tough. PG: Ball/Maledon SG: Rozier/Bouknight SF: Miller/Oubre PF: Washington/Hayward C- Williams/Richards That's a good squad on paper, especially if you believe in Miller & if they can stay healthy. Detroit's roster construction makes no sense & needs a total makeover. They have some good individual players, but they're overloaded at certain positions to the point of absurdity. "a good squad on paper" with rozier and bouknight as your 2 guards 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsoxsuck05 Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, BetterCallSaul said: I think the Hornets are closer to competing now. A healthy Hornets team, assuming they hit on some FA's and their #2 overall pick, are gonna be really tough. PG: Ball/Maledon SG: Rozier/Bouknight SF: Miller/Oubre PF: Washington/Hayward C- Williams/Richards That's a good squad on paper, especially if you believe in Miller & if they can stay healthy. Detroit's roster construction makes no sense & needs a total makeover. They have some good individual players, but they're overloaded at certain positions to the point of absurdity. Dude that team blows. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGK Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 28 minutes ago, BetterCallSaul said: PG: Ball/Maledon SG: Rozier/Bouknight SF: Miller/Oubre PF: Washington/Hayward C- Williams/Richards That's a good squad on paper... That right there is the #9 seed who loses in the first play in game. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 35 minutes ago, BetterCallSaul said: I think the Hornets are closer to competing now. A healthy Hornets team, assuming they hit on some FA's and their #2 overall pick, are gonna be really tough. PG: Ball/Maledon SG: Rozier/Bouknight SF: Miller/Oubre PF: Washington/Hayward C- Williams/Richards That's a good squad on paper, especially if you believe in Miller & if they can stay healthy. Detroit's roster construction makes no sense & needs a total makeover. They have some good individual players, but they're overloaded at certain positions to the point of absurdity. Isn't Oubre a free agent? What's the chances he resign with the Hornets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampfgeist Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 56 minutes ago, Texansfan713 said: Isn't Oubre a free agent? What's the chances he resign with the Hornets? He has stated repeatedly he wants to stay in Charlotte. I'm not sure we re-sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Kampfgeist said: He has stated repeatedly he wants to stay in Charlotte. I'm not sure we re-sign him. I wouldnt mind him in Houston TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) Better passer: Amen Thompson or Lonzo Ball? Edited May 19, 2023 by Texansfan713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampfgeist Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Texansfan713 said: I wouldnt mind him in Houston TBH. Getting Oubre is great. Getting Ewwbre can be tough to watch. Pleasantly surprised with him as a culture fit though, been a great teammate and total professional here in Charlotte for the last two years. Whether playing for playoff contention or suffering through this past year's injuries he comes to play and doesn't complain about his role whether he was starting or coming in off the bench for the games Hayward was actually healthy. I sort of expected him to be a cancer when we signed him but he's got my respect. Definitely not just in it to boost his numbers and try to get a big deal elsewhere. His shooting % didn't reflect it this year but while everyone was healthy and he just had to fill a role he was taking great shots and not just chucking like he tends to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampfgeist Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 9 hours ago, BetterCallSaul said: I think the Hornets are closer to competing now. A healthy Hornets team, assuming they hit on some FA's and their #2 overall pick, are gonna be really tough. PG: Ball/Maledon SG: Rozier/Bouknight SF: Miller/Oubre PF: Washington/Hayward C- Williams/Richards That's a good squad on paper, especially if you believe in Miller & if they can stay healthy. Detroit's roster construction makes no sense & needs a total makeover. They have some good individual players, but they're overloaded at certain positions to the point of absurdity. I won't lose any sleep if we end up with Miller. I prefer Scoot and don't agree with anyone he won't fit with Ball. We get Miles Bridges back this year too. Hate the douchebag but he's a fringe All-Star and incredible athlete. My understanding is we can't sign and trade him during the draft but I'd love to package him for a dude I don't mind cheering for at some point. However, we were 9th in pace of play this year - the idea of getting so much faster with Ball, Scoot and Bridges running the floor would be so fun if nothing else- maddening to defend. PG Ball/Scoot/DSJ SG Rozier/Scoot/Cody Martin/Bouknight (Scoot becomes starter after we ship Rozier at deadline) SF Hayward/Bridges/Oubre or McGowans ----- More likely a vet addition via draft day trade PF Bridges/Washington/ JT Thor C Williams/Richards/Kai Jones We also have #27, 34, 39 and 41 in the draft and we aren't taking 5 young dudes so I see packaging to move up or more likely moving picks for a veteran wing. Obviously there's been no reason for people to watch the Hornets recently, but ya'll need to wake up to Mark Williams. He's going to be an All-NBA defensive talent someday soon. Huge difference maker when he began getting minutes mid season and can run the floor with our pace. Still in that phase of fighting for 6-10 seed but gathering some real talent for 2-3 yrs down the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Anyone else read Zack Lowe's article from BTS at the lottery drawing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcheryea Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 @Texansfan713 bogey for 4 let's do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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