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Defensively useless small guards who can't create their own shots are worth their weight in used toilet paper.

Morey used a mid 1st in a weak draft on McCain in hopes that he'd prove to be a much better facilitator than he's proven to be.

It's one thing to be mad at Morey for not acquiring someone better than Cam, but to cry over losing McCain is just silly.

McCain has averaged 7.5 a game the last 4 games, and has yet to check into the game today.  Odds are he won't get a single minute of meaningful action come playoff time.

He's absolutely worthless in this current version of the NBA game, OKC was in a desperate need for offense due to a rash of injuries they incurred before the trade deadline, and had more draft picks on hand than it knew what to possibly do with.

Every NBA fan with an IQ north of 10 knew Morey won that trade the moment it was made.

The Rockets pick is at 23, and there are a bunch of teams within a game of them in the standing.

And this is an exceptionally deep draft, due to the fact that we're now 5 years removed from the Covid restrictions and the horrible impact it had on the academic, social and athletic development of so many young athletes.

No NBA GM is looking at PG's 25 game suspension due to depression medication as an issue of durability

Same with PG being shut down after the all star break last season when the organization as a whole decided to tank like it's never tanked before.

He's had minor issues since being here.  Nothing crippling like a torn ACL or Achilles.

Him and Embiid will be healthy for the playoffs.  Gonna be a lot of "I never said what I said" claims by Sixer fans in about 2 months.

Been looking ahead to who PHI could possibly draft at the mid-low 20s.  Right now they're slotted at 25.  Looking at mock drafts some have PHI taking a C, most notably 7'0 UNC Henri Veesaar.  He has a complete game and would easily replace Drummond as C3 as a rookie.  Athletic enough, inside/outside, rebounder, and rim protector.  Great high/low or P/R player IMO.  It's a safe pick.   Aday Mara (7'3 UM) is another player I seen that PHI could possibly draft.  I'm not feeling this pick at all.  He's huge, but kinda slow defensively, and doesn't really have any skills per se.  He's just a big man who can catch lobs, and post up, and rim protect to some degree. 

some Fs prolly available

JT Toppin or Koa Peat.  Both are traditional PFs, not stretch.  They're both listed at 6'8, but Peat looks shorter.  He reminds me of Carlos Boozer....same type of game and build.  Toppin is more like Time Lord w skills.  Or better yet, Kurt Thomas, for you OGs who know.  Neither are gonna stretch the offense, but put the power in PF.  These guys would be great dunker spot players....a definite upgrade over either Walker or Barlow based off their offensive ability down low.  It may take them a minute as rookies to adjust to the NBA game, but they are both NBA talent. 

Late to Undrafted sleepers:

Alex Karaban (6'8 F UCONN) is projected to go in 2d rd.   Depending on what the board does ahead of PHI and who's available, I'd kick the tires.  He's not athletic, but he can flat out shoot.  Not gonna wow anyone on defense either, think Mini Van.  We cry about not findng guys like Hauser, Santos, Jovic, etc.  Well, he's one of those guys.  Very efficient 3 ball shooter.  Can't leave him open.  High BBIQ. 

Joshua Jefferson (6'9 PF ISU)   Very skilled big in the sense of an all around game.  He's what we thought Watford would be as far as having great court vision and ball handling.  Can score inside/outside.  Not a shot blocker or rim protector, but defends well using size and strength.  Improved 3 ball and if it continues he could be a steal.  High BBIQ. 

I told y'all back during SL, that CHA would take a step if they stayed healthy.  They were my sleeper team to surprise in the East.  Once I seen KonK and McNeely ball, I knew it then.  McNeely isn't in their rotation, but that kid can ball too.  They went out at the deadline and got Coby White, Williams & Miller are back healthy, and Melo is playing in control.  They've taken that step, and will be a scary team in the playoffs.  They play fast, they're young, athletic, and everybody can shoot.  They're not scared of any team either.  Got rid of MJ and the team started making better decisions.  LOL!!!  I like them alot!

Sixers security was allegedly escorting fans out of the arena for chanting, "SELL THE TEAM" at Josh Harris...lol!!!  This had me CTHU....