The Official Washington Wizards Thread

[stevemcqueen1]

Noel is also an April 1994 B-Day. He'll be a 19 year old all next season like Beal is this year. He's a true big man. You're talking about a player who is probably six years away from being fully developed. But with that kind of IQ paired with that body and athletic talent, he's got All Star true big upside. That's top three value.

If you're pressing the reset button on this rebuild, you could do it around Beal and Noel as the long term pieces, as young as they are.

---------- Post added December-29th-2012 at 09:09 PM ----------

As a top 3/4 pick you'd be ok with Zeller? Not me. Now if Wall comes back and we end up in the 5-7 pick range, sure I'd be alright with it at this point.

Nah, not top three and probably not top four. I'd go with Shabazz, Len, Noel in the top three. Then at four, I would probably take a look at Gobert. Gobert's length is ridiculous, his upside is higher than Zeller's and they are the same age. I think you need to keep upside in mind with this pick since we're not going anywhere any time soon. I'd be hoping for a Valanciunas type out of Gobert.

Plus I'd hope we could draft Gobert and stash him in Europe to let superior coaches in France develop him in the mean time.

Right now I'm waffling between Zeller and Gobert at 4 and 5. I was hoping Poythress would step up and really claim a spot in the top four or five, but doesn't seem like that's going to happen.

---------- Post added December-29th-2012 at 09:18 PM ----------

Noah is pretty damn good. 5 points, 6 boards, 3 assists in the first half. I can see Nerlens being a quicker Noah with better hops once he matures.

---------- Post added December-29th-2012 at 09:34 PM ----------

Okafor has been on fire the past two games.

[mboyd784]

Okafor getting a little stroke from the top of the key.

[stevemcqueen1]

The season would not have gotten so ****ed if Okafor played like he has the past two games from the get go.

---------- Post added December-29th-2012 at 09:41 PM ----------

Okafor getting a little stroke from the top of the key.

Yeah that pick and pop is nice when Seraphin and Okafor are hitting those shots.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

I think you're underselling Noel's physical attributes. The guy has a tremendous physical profile. He's not as powerful as Drummond, but Drummond is another type that has gotten fat before and carried some bad weight. Noel has an awesome frame and he's already started filling out some compared to where he was last year. He's already wiry strong and holds position pretty well. He's got big joints, long arms, and broad shoulders and looks like he can carry 240 to 250 with no loss in mobility.

I think he's a more explosive athlete than Drummond was. He's a bouncier athlete than Drummond. He'll give up length and strength to Drummond, but he's quicker. I think his raw skill set is as good as Drummond's. I think his intangibles are also better than Drummond's. Noel is an overachiever who has had success all his life and made an impact at every level of competition.

im not underselling Noel at all, its more about how amazing an athlete Drummond is.

Drummond was the fastest player on UConn' team last year. He is an explosive leaper, and a quick leaper. Drummond is an amazing athlete, especially when you remember that he is 275 lbs. And he has a 7'6" wingspan.

Drummond was more athletic than Dwight Howard was in 2004.

---------- Post added December-29th-2012 at 09:55 PM ----------

As a top 3/4 pick you'd be ok with Zeller? Not me. Now if Wall comes back and we end up in the 5-7 pick range, sure I'd be alright with it at this point.

in the 2013 NBA Draft, Zeller is a top 3/4 pick.

[stevemcqueen1]

Nazr Mohammed has been in the league for 15 years and never played for the same team more than 3 in a row.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

double post

---------- Post added December-29th-2012 at 09:59 PM ----------

Nazr Mohammed has been in the league for 15 years and never played for the same team more than 3 in a row.

oooh to be a 7 footer.

[stevemcqueen1]

Okafor with 15 rebounds so far.

We've been killing them on the glass. Totally unexpected. It's the only reason we're hanging around despite turning it over 15 times to their 7.

[mboyd784]

Beal is just brutal. Draft position notwithstanding, that dude needed one more year at Florida, maybe two more.

[stevemcqueen1]

oooh to be a 7 footer.

If you're a reasonably coordinated 7 footer in this day and age, there is no reason for you not to be a multi-millionaire by 30.

---------- Post added December-29th-2012 at 10:06 PM ----------

That was a dirty screen from Noah that got Bellinelli that open 3.

[Destino]

What isWittman doing? Mack and Temple late in the 4th? No scoring from those guys.

[Fight4RGIII]

in the 2013 NBA Draft, Zeller is a top 3/4 pick.

I'm not so sure yet. I know most of the, "experts," have him in the top 3 but I don't see it. He'll fall out of the top 3 by draft time, if he even enters imo.

[Renegade7]

Okafor with 15 rebounds so far.

We've been killing them on the glass. Totally unexpected. It's the only reason we're hanging around despite turning it over 15 times to their 7.

I see that, too. It's always something with this team. tonight it was turnovers. This was one of those games I didn't feel it was over until it was really over. Tuning the ballover coming out a timeout with only a couple minutes left is simply unprofessional.

Still better then getting blown out by 30 by a team that's just as bad as you. Anyone here believe Wall will actually be back next month? I'm keeping the faith, cuz that's what fans do...

[Destino]

Beal needs to be asked to stop attempting three point shots. I get that he's young but his shooting percentages are below a rookie John Wall. He needs to sort that **** out in practice because he's a massive liability in game when he's under the mistaken belief that he has three point range. He doesn't

[Hersh]

Beal needs to be asked to stop attempting three point shots. I get that he's young but his shooting percentages are below a rookie John Wall. He needs to sort that **** out in practice because he's a massive liability in game when he's under the mistaken belief that he has three point range. He doesn't

That would require a competent head coach. I'm guessing he is being told to shoot the ball.

[grhqofb5]

That would require a competent head coach. I'm guessing he is being told to shoot the ball.

His field goal percentage is the lowest in the league among qualifiers. I don't care how nice his shot may look, this guy's a dud. You simply cannot shoot any worse. Shouldn't we expect him to beat at least one ******* guy?