tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post2026454364194321241..comments2023-10-31T06:31:41.395-04:00Comments on Bottom of the Barrel: 2013 NBA Mock DraftBengoodfellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-88241956301789132642013-06-28T11:18:45.493-04:002013-06-28T11:18:45.493-04:00Snarf, I don't know how I missed those referen...Snarf, I don't know how I missed those references. In my lack of defense, I didn't read too many mock drafts before I did this. Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-86632978732992250232013-06-28T08:12:03.509-04:002013-06-28T08:12:03.509-04:00http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20130522...http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20130522/nba-mock-draft-2013-nerlens-noel-ben-mclemore/<br /><br />Just one such instance. There are more. Snarfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-3231011906458133562013-06-27T18:59:09.499-04:002013-06-27T18:59:09.499-04:00Snarf, you have heard that? I didn't read anyo...Snarf, you have heard that? I didn't read anyone else say the Wallace comparison. <br /><br />DG, I don't like Len, I don't like Oladipo should go there, so I would take Porter or McLemore. I'm lukewarm on a lot of the top picks. I'm one of the many who would love to trade back. <br /><br />1. That's a good point. I really like Ty Zeller (who is also thin), so I can see where Thompson-Noel would be a liability. I am hoping Noel gains weight and takes some of that liability away. <br /><br />2. I don't like Len that much because I don't think he is an offensively capable as he seems to be. Point taken though. <br /><br />3. I probably shouldn't have put my lazy Wallace comp in there. I was basically trying to say Noel can rebound and block shots, but isn't worth much else at this point. <br /><br />Well, it is hype. He is an excellent shotblocker and has cool hair. I think Dieng is a better overall shotblocker and also has the potential to be a better offensive player with good coaching. <br /><br />I would take Bennett #1 overall if I had the balls. I don't have the balls but I think he or McLemore are probably the best players in this draft. Porter would fit the Cavs well, but I would take Bennett if I had the balls to do it. Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-30596739105427048982013-06-27T17:56:47.752-04:002013-06-27T17:56:47.752-04:00Everyone has Noel #1 but I just don't get it. ...Everyone has Noel #1 but I just don't get it. I think he will be a good player, but he won't be the best in the draft. Quick thoughts why Cavs should look elsewhere:<br /><br />1) Noel and Thompson don't seem like a good fit. They are both tall, which is good, but lean, which is a problem when facing frontcourts with stronger players like West, Booz, or hell even Bron and Melo.<br /><br />2) Offensively-challenged bigs really mess up an offense, lowering their value on the other end. Look at Perkins in OKC or Indi when they had to sit Hibbert or West for Physco T or IM.<br /><br />3) Speaking of defensive minded bigs, shot-blocking is only one of the many skills big men need. They definitely need to block, but having the girth to bump and bully down low is important to not only guard the other post players but to influence any player making cuts in the key. Awareness and strength are as important as blocking. Guys with big hips like Duncan, Hibbert, Gasol, and Noah make great team defenders because they leverage their width. That is part of the reason why I don't get the Ben Wallace comp; Wallace was probably the strongest non-Shaq player in the league, Noel will be weaker than most SF's.<br /><br />Sorry for the ranting but I just don't get the Nerlens hype. I think he will definitely be valuable but I think the Cavs would be better off just taking who they feel is the best prospect, whether it is Mac, Bennett, or Len.DGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-13770939177512420532013-06-27T15:41:42.941-04:002013-06-27T15:41:42.941-04:00Long-term I don't see Noel as an All-Star, but...<i>Long-term I don't see Noel as an All-Star, but I see him as a taller Ben Wallace (how's that for a bad comparison?). </i><br /><br />I've actually heard this one a lot. Or at least you're not the first.Snarfnoreply@blogger.com