Timberwolves Mock Draft 2009

Krapinsky · Post #61 » by **Krapinsky** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:31 am

For those Holiday lovers out there, check out his stats from tonight.

33 min

0-5 FG

0 pts.

1 ast

3 TOs

Has a top 5 pick ever had a game like that?

Post #62 » by **revprodeji** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:23 am

In normal drafts there would be only 2 (possibly one if Rubio is not there) guys that would go top 5. This draft is thin and made mostly with prospects.

4ho5ive · Post #63 » by **4ho5ive** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:31 am

i personally think Holiday is going to make a much better NBA player than college hooper. And i have absolutely no stats to back that up. I just think he is going to translate better based on watching him.

Post #64 » by **C.lupus** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:21 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Greg Monroe (4), Holiday (7), Brandon Jennings (1)

deeney0 · Post #65 » by **deeney0** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:25 pm

revprodeji wrote:What was KG drafted as and played at for his first couple years? What did Odom play at when he was at his best? Where would Josh Smith play his best? (SF)

What I am saying is that Monroe could potentially have SF tools. If we scout that in him then he should be a prospect we consider. If he projects as only a 4 then he is off our board.

Deeney, are you saying that he has no hope as a 3?

I haven't seen him enough to say outright he has no hope as a 3, but I'm skeptical, and I'd rather draft a 1, a 2, or a more traditional 3.

PeeDee · Post #66 » by **PeeDee** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:29 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Greg Monroe (4), Holiday (7), Brandon Jennings (1), Thabeet (1)

Biff Cooper · Post #67 » by **Biff Cooper** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:44 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Greg Monroe (4), Holiday (7), Brandon Jennings (1), Thabeet (2)

Why not - he's at least big and athletic

Post #68 » by **revprodeji** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:56 pm

deeney0 wrote:
revprodeji wrote:I haven't seen him enough to say outright he has no hope as a 3, but I'm skeptical, and I'd rather draft a 1, a 2, or a more traditional 3.

I think with the 4/5 we have that a bigger 3 is in line. Technically speaking the term "traditional 3" does not exist. The position used to be a utility position or a tweener g/f spot. The position constantly redevelops and expands with every generation.It is a matter of who we put into that spot.

Before GT-Monroe was considered to have very good face-up and dribble ability. He was referenced as possibly having the tools to make the transition into a pro 3. Not a point-fwd by any means, but someone who had the athletic ability as well as the playmaking ability to be a potential 3 prospect. That was part of the reason why a 6'9 kid would be considered the top prospect in his HS class. If he does not have that potential as a 3 then he is not a considerable prospect for the wolves. Simple as that.

deeney0 · Post #69 » by **deeney0** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:20 pm

I'm still semi-obsessed with the idea that Marvin Williams is that bigger 3.

john2jer · Post #70 » by **john2jer** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:36 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Greg Monroe (4), Holiday (8), Brandon Jennings (1), Thabeet (2)

Winter Wonder · Post #71 » by **Winter Wonder** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:37 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Greg Monroe (4), Holiday (8), Brandon Jennings (1), Thabeet (3)

This will pretty much be a run of votes for the 7'3" center until he finds a draft spot.
Agreed on the first too, not sold on Harden, but Thabeet would be my next choice now for MN.

Howler21 · Post #72 » by **Howler21** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:00 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Greg Monroe (4), Holiday (9), Brandon Jennings (1), Thabeet (3)

john2jer · Post #73 » by **john2jer** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:24 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Jrue Holiday
5. Hasheem Thabeet(1)

With only 3 votes left, it was impossible for anyone to catch Holiday.

Winter Wonder · Post #74 » by **Winter Wonder** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:25 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Jrue Holiday
5. Hasheem Thabeet (2)

It is interesting that it seems ESPN and Ford have us liking Teague over Holiday.

In playing with the simulator it looks like our order is
Griffin, Rubio, Thabeet

That is pretty close to my feelings though Rubio/Griffin is a tough call.

theGreatRC · Post #75 » by **theGreatRC** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:37 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Jrue Holiday
5. Hasheem Thabeet (3)

deeney0 · Post #76 » by **deeney0** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:42 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Jrue Holiday
5. Hasheem Thabeet (3) Jeff Teague (1)

Honestly, I'd consider Tyreke Evans here, but if I start voting him now I'm going to be voting him the rest of the lotto.

Post #77 » by **C.lupus** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:56 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Jrue Holiday
5. Hasheem Thabeet (4), Jeff Teague (1)

stop-n-pop · Post #78 » by **stop-n-pop** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:01 pm

. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Jrue Holiday
5. Hasheem Thabeet (4), Jeff Teague (1), Greg Monroe (1)

TheProdigy · Post #79 » by **TheProdigy** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:02 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Jrue Holiday
5. Hasheem Thabeet(5), Jeff Teague(1), Greg Monroe(1)

PeeDee · Post #80 » by **PeeDee** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:07 pm

1. Ricky Rubio
2. Blake Griffin
3. James Harden
4. Jrue Holiday
5. Hasheem Thabeet(6), Jeff Teague(1), Greg Monroe(1)