Your thoughts so far from the 2014 draft class this season

Idol · 11-27-2015, 04:21 PM

How do you think the very hyped 2014 draft class is playing thus far during the 2015-16 season?

the27guy · 11-27-2015, 04:35 PM

It's been a huge disappointment. You have one star- Wiggins. A bunch of injured guys w worlds of talent- exum, embiid, Jabari. Those guys who show flashes- smart and Aaron Gordon, a couple of contributors that most would say are surprises-- hood and lavine then a couple decent contributors-- mirotic, McDermott, clarkson, Payton--- and then a bunch of nothing.

In my opinion the success of the class-- besides Wiggins--- seems to hinge on the oft injured group, the surprises, and the guys who show flashes. Not entirely sure who any of them will turn out to be yet.

dasiegel · 11-27-2015, 04:36 PM

Normal. Looks like it was a little overhyped but Wiggins obviously looks like a superstar, Parker is finally back and had a few decent moments, Embiid looks like a bust, and guys like Randle, Payton, Lavine, Hood, McDermott etc etc are having nice little seasons for sophomores.

I think if you look at the last 10 years draft picks, that year was as deep as any with guys like Dwight Powell, Jerami Grant, Kyle Anderson and several others going late 1st round or 2nd round.

UltimateDeron · 11-27-2015, 07:24 PM

Wiggins

Everyone else.

shindo03 · 11-27-2015, 07:35 PM

I'm going to say it here right now I don't think Embiid will be a post.

Idol · 11-27-2015, 10:20 PM

I think Parker,Randle and slam dunk champ will pan out. Parker is just getting his grove back..

the27guy · 11-27-2015, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Idol

I think Parker,Randle and slam dunk champ will pan out. Parker is just getting his grove back..

Lavine has a chance man. Flashes. You see it and just go... Wow. He has ALL-WORLD athleticism. But does he have the will? The brain? Time will tell.

minnesotachill · 11-28-2015, 01:14 AM

Lavine is starting to look like the steal of the draft.

I wasn't a big fan of his last year. His play was erratic. His shot selection was horrible.

He has improved tremendously from last year. He's playing smart basketball and if Rubio doesn't show that he can stay healthy, he might be moving into the starting lineup permanently.

the27guy · 11-28-2015, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by minnesotachill

Lavine is starting to look like the steal of the draft.

I wasn't a big fan of his last year. His play was erratic. His shot selection was horrible.

He has improved tremendously from last year. He's playing smart basketball and if Rubio doesn't show that he can stay healthy, he might be moving into the starting lineup permanently.

I sat fourth row at a Jazz twolves game near the end of last year and lavine had probably the best game of the season. He was unstoppable. Clutch. And clearly another gear than everyone else. With exum and Wiggins on the court, if you didn't know better you'd have thought he was the highest draft rookie. His swagger is awesome too.... Then he opens his mouth......

And it's easy to see why he fell.

It's sad but no player would have benefitted more from a guy like flip than lavine. I hope he makes good choices and that they're able to help him stay out of trouble. I think he could be a super star.

11-27-2015, 04:21 PM	#1
Idol Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,729 Rookiesonly99	Your thoughts so far from the 2014 draft class this season How do you think the very hyped 2014 draft class is playing thus far during the 2015-16 season? __________________ Follow me on Instagram “rookiesonly99”

11-27-2015, 04:35 PM	#2
the27guy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 14,671 the27guy the27guy	It's been a huge disappointment. You have one star- Wiggins. A bunch of injured guys w worlds of talent- exum, embiid, Jabari. Those guys who show flashes- smart and Aaron Gordon, a couple of contributors that most would say are surprises-- hood and lavine then a couple decent contributors-- mirotic, McDermott, clarkson, Payton--- and then a bunch of nothing. In my opinion the success of the class-- besides Wiggins--- seems to hinge on the oft injured group, the surprises, and the guys who show flashes. Not entirely sure who any of them will turn out to be yet. __________________ @thereal27guy Founder of Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine

11-27-2015, 04:36 PM	#3
dasiegel Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 27,556	Normal. Looks like it was a little overhyped but Wiggins obviously looks like a superstar, Parker is finally back and had a few decent moments, Embiid looks like a bust, and guys like Randle, Payton, Lavine, Hood, McDermott etc etc are having nice little seasons for sophomores. I think if you look at the last 10 years draft picks, that year was as deep as any with guys like Dwight Powell, Jerami Grant, Kyle Anderson and several others going late 1st round or 2nd round. __________________ Board man. Board man gets paid.

11-27-2015, 07:24 PM	#4
UltimateDeron Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,924	Wiggins Everyone else. __________________ Collection: https://www.flickr.com/photos/150426280@N07/ Instagram: @gem.city.sportscards

11-27-2015, 10:20 PM	#6
Idol Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,729 Rookiesonly99	I think Parker,Randle and slam dunk champ will pan out. Parker is just getting his grove back.. __________________ Follow me on Instagram “rookiesonly99”

11-27-2015, 07:35 PM	#5
shindo03 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,092	I'm going to say it here right now I don't think Embiid will be a post.

11-28-2015, 01:14 AM	#8
minnesotachill Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,883	Lavine is starting to look like the steal of the draft. I wasn't a big fan of his last year. His play was erratic. His shot selection was horrible. He has improved tremendously from last year. He's playing smart basketball and if Rubio doesn't show that he can stay healthy, he might be moving into the starting lineup permanently.