Is the draft being shown on League Pass today?

Watching it here.

http://gofirstrow.eu/watch/266853/1/watch-the-nba-draft-2014.html

Need the pro version of League Pass so I'm watching First Row too.

Wiggins it is.
Parker at #2.

Now it gets interesting!

Chad Ford saying Embiid at #3. Confirmed.

Embiid's reaction on the feed is a bit confused!

Embiid at 3. Magic just traded Afflalo so I reckon Exum will go there.

And Embiid it is at 3. First 3 as expected. So from now on it's Exum time

Apparently Magic will take Gordon.

Adrian Wojnarowski has just reported Exum will go to the Jazz.

Exum to the Jazz apparently.

Woj has been right so far.

Gordon a great pick, I don't know why he was rated so low initially.

Burke and Burks at PG and then Hayward at SG. Going best available or do they have plans?

Burke, interviewed, said they need a centre, otherwise another guard "like Dante Exum".

I think he will go top 10.

please please please not the Jazz

There it is. Exum to the Jazz.

Maybe top 5 :)

This might be the 1st time in Australia people will demand Jazz apparel

^^ hahaha. Good call.

Can't believe Heather Cox didn't take the opportunity to ask Cecil about being dunked on.
Poor research :p

oh well.

One for all the historians out there. When was the last time a flat top was seen on draft night?

Last year Noel Narlens

Any ridiculous Afros this year? Like Nogueira?

This might be the 1st time in Australia people will demand Jazz apparel

Pray for Dante.

Thoughts on Adam Silver going the bro handshake rather than the traditional, regular handshake? Endearing, cool, lame, all three?

Why? Karl Malone don't play there no more.

How many minutes would you expect Dante to recieve for Utah given Burke, Burks & Hayward (as well as a few other guards they have)?

Magic pick Saric (stashed in Europe for two years) but will trade to Philly. Smart by the 76ers - Saric seems like he could be pretty decent once he heads to the NBA.

Looks like the 76ers are getting the best they can, not deterred by Embiid's recovery or Saric's contract in Turkey. Tank again next year and perhaps get another piece. Noel is still young. Noel is also another example of grabbing the talent regardless of injury/circumstance - he was tipped as a #1 pick before slipping to #6.

Wow, what a talented draft, any of the top 10 or 12 could have been top 5 in other years, look at Dario Saric a 6'9" power forward from Euro League at number 12, he is going to be a gun NBA player IMO.

Exum is very young still, so it will be interesting to see his development with the Jazz, I expect if there isn't a trade done before too long he may even do some time in the 'D' league there if his minutes are limited...

This draft is just amazing, very enjoyable to be honest. Now just waiting for the late picks to see if our boy 'Aussie' Cam' the Bear Bairstow can get picked up!

Got to feel sorry for Brett Brown - He get's no help from this draft for next year.
The only improvement to the roster will be Nerlens Noel coming back from Injury.

Will be interesting to see who they sign in free agency.

Saric will be the steal of this draft.

Most versatile, complete player as he can dribble, make assists, rebound and score from inside and out.

Exum is longer a PG after this trade. He should hereafter be referred to as a SG because with Burke running the 1, he will be spending a lot of time at the 2.

Maybe the Jazz realised in pre-draft workouts that he didn't quite have the skills to be a PG and they see him spending a lot of time at SG.


Nik Staukas went to high for my liking and Sacramento may regret that as Vonleh could be something special.


Not really sold on Randle. Isn't he just a tweener stuck between that 3 and 4 spot?

True anon^, but the yanks sure know how to fill a stadium and create a sense of drama, don't they?

@MACDUB I was also unsure about the Kings pick, that one raised my eye brows to be honest.

Remember Jimmer Frdett? Maybe Stauskas is more versatile and has more size, but seeing him with the on court problems Sacramento already have, can his ego fit on court with all the other egos in that team?

Just because a guy shoots the lights out of it in college doesn't mean he can do it in the NBA...

Statistics be what they are, sometimes the hype and the statistics are flawed, I agree that some of the best picks are not US, they come from around the globe, the Spurs are proof of this!

Expect a trade from Utah...they either keep Exum or more on Hayward/Burks…they might think Hayward wants to much $$

Just to clarify, I don't mean to say the best picks are not US based, just saying I agree that there are real smokies and value picks from around the globe that some teams seem to ignore, but others pick up.

Dante being announced as the international man of mystery was quite amusing...

Got to feel sorry for Brett Brown - He get's no help from this draft for next year.

Napier getting traded to Heat for 26 & 58 picks + 2nd rounder 2015

Well done Dante.

He was very humble in the Australian media video conference.

Now where will Bairstow land?

Napier getting traded to Heat for 26 & 58 picks + 2nd rounder 2015

Article up on PnR including quotes from Exum from his Australian media only video conference.

2014 NBA Draft: Dante Exum selected #5 by the Jazz

How much is Dantes contract worth???

Chicago for Bairstow, I am sure he is absolutely on a high, well done to the boy, I hope he stays there as it could work out to be a great pick for both him and the Bulls franchise...

Happy Days, the fifth pick from 2014/15 is:

1st year: $3.12m
2nd year: $3.14m
3rd year: $3.28m (option)
4th year: 27% up
5th year: 33% up

Bairstow to the Bulls at #49. Nice.

With the 49th pick in the 2014 NBA draft the Chicago Bulls select Cameron Bairstow!!!!!!!

Awesome, the bulls are rumoured to shift Boozer, so Bairstow a good fit as a PF.

Great reward for hard work by Bairstow, well deserved

haha, someone on r/NBA

"Exum + Trey = X-Rey"

or "T-Rexum"

Thoughts: When reading bio's or reviews on these guys they (the scouts and writers in the US especially) are using terms such as 'tweeners'.

This appears to be used to describe a player believed not to be a fit for a certain position, rather somewhere in between, which of course is where the term comes from.

Then they call other players 'versatile', saying this player can play the 4 or 5 position, or he can play stretch 3 and combo guard etc...

I find some reviews a great read, however the 'tweener' comment annoys me as it is often used as a weakness, however being versatile is seen as a strength.

Oxymoronic, or what?

Great to see Bairstow drafted hope he makes the roster.
Congrats to Exum not sure how he will go in Utah but good luck to him

Can't see Cam making the Bulls....but guys can have a good showing at summer league and get there rigths traded.

Bear:

http://www.nbadraft.net/instant-analysis/2014

Check out the following description from the analysis on Jabari Parker...

"Some question why there aren't more concerns about what position he'll play at the next level but when you can effectively play multiple positions it is called being versatile, when you struggle to do so it is called being a tweener."


Alternatively just check out
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweener_(basketball)

Which breaks down the different types of "tweener" as well as listing a bunch of successful players who don't have a "traditional" position/game.

apparently Bairstow is a kiwi and player at UNLV at least according to SB Nation.
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/6/26/5848292/nba-draft-results-2014-bulls-cameron-bairstow

Tiger Watcher, you wouldn't be the first to underestimate Bairstow. Hope he makes the roster, great work ethic and talented player, I would rate his chances given the likely changes at the 4 position occurring at the Bulls.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-cameron-bairstow-nba-draft-20140626,0,4859966.story

General manager Gar Forman said the Bulls liked Cameron Bairstow so much that they considered trading up in the second round to get the power forward.
Instead, some snooping around allowed them to discern he would be there at No. 49

"He's a guy that we're real excited to get," Forman said. "He fits our culture. He's a strong, physical player who has a good skill level. He can shoot the midrange shot. He has experience and has a lot of international competition."

Tiger Watcher - you obviously did not watch the coverage of the Lobos games on ESPN this year. Bairstow was awesome. Opposition couldn't guard him.
With his work ethic he will make it!

I watched most of his games...i just can't see the fit at the Bulls, however it'd be great if he made it onto the roster.

If they chase Melo and don't give up Gibson he is playing D-League.

Hence i was hoping he'd be undrafted and could get a summer league gig were the best situation for him is.

Great to see two Aussies drafted this year, Exum top 5 is good to see!

76ers got exactly what they want! Next years draft (and even the year after) are considered to be better than this years draft, (and this one is bloody good, so great times ahead!). Noel and Embiid, both projected top picks in the last two drafts is perfect for the 76ers, add MCW and a potential high pick next year if they are able to tank to hell out of it, and they'll have 5-6 very, very good young players. Probably have plenty of draft space for a couple of nice veterans, and the 76ers can run deep into the playoffs in the future if they are able to keep their stars and develop them nicely. Long term plan by the 76ers, hopefully they can pull it off.

Really surprised Toronto used a 20th pick on Bruno Caboclo

Thanks @Naph, yeah I get it has been around for a while now, just frustrates me when they are so opinionated.

I think these guys getting drafted are all in the versatile range rather than being tweeners who may struggle in their projected roles, however I get the idea and the meaning behind it.

Don't like it, mind you, just have to accept it is the way they speak about players over there I guess...

Elfrid Payton had a pretty decent fro. Cecil has rocked the same haircut for years, gotta love it! Some very humble kids in the draft, interviewed well.

Bairstow will be competing with Mirotic for a spot. Will be tough but he can do it.

Article now up on Bairstow's selection by the Bulls.

2014 NBA Draft: Cameron Bairstow selected #49 by the Bulls

Mirotic is expected to start off the bat for the Bulls. He would be a lottery pick in this draft. Much better than Bear

Damn the Jazz suck. He's probs looking to get out of there asap.

Damn the Jazz suck. He's probs looking to get out of there asap.

Chad Fords assessment of the 2 Aussie's picked in the Draft.
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5) Exum -
Exum is a huge win for the Jazz. They needed a potential franchise player, and I think they got him. He's so quick, so fast and has such great size for his position. He can play with Trey Burke, or he can, and likely will, eventually take Burke's starting job. It's so hard for the Jazz to lure elite talent. I think they got one here.

49) Bairstow
Bairstow is a tough, old-school power forward who does most of his damage in the paint. He isn't a great athlete, but he knows how to play. I expect the Bulls will stash him overseas -- maybe back to Australia.
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Would the Bulls really want Bairstow to play in the NBL for a year?

a season in the spanish league would be better imo

i think that he would be ready to go in the nba though as a 10th man back up. its a long season , and with noah , gibson and mirotic i would be using bairstow anytime i had junk minutes or needed a body to bang in the paint.

Fascinating reaction by Magic fans in the Amway Center on hearing the Gorden selection (passing on Dante):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkfr3HMSPPE


Different story in Utah:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPTbZlQaf2I

That's pretty cool. Both sets of fans really wanted Exum. One got him, one didn't.

Is it fair to say that Bairstow has the best low post game out of all Aussies?

He seems to be a very impressive traditional 4 man who would do very well in the NBL or Europe. Once he develops a 3-point shot, he will be deadly. His improvement has been so spectacular that I wouldn't be surprised if he adds that to his arsenal soon.

A good interview with him here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqexMEFObpM

The interview raises a good point about the trend towards stretch power forwards. Lemanis certainly likes them. Bairstow doesn't really fit that mold (yet), but I have a feeling he might find a way to push himself into the Boomers World Cup team regardless.

"There are often more opportunities to prove yourself and build stock on a weaker team."

exactly, there is no way MCW would have put up those numbers at OKC for example.

As an aside Silver must be quite tall. 6"4ish perhaps.

Yes, anon, because every Aussie drafted in the NBA has been an automatic Boomers selection. Just ask Ben Pepper in 1998 (drafted 1997), CJ Bruton in 1998 (drafted 1997), and Ater Majok in 2012 (drafted 2011). Every knucklehead knows that!

The issue is that Lemanis likes his mobile stretch 4s. Bairstow isn't exactly that. Bogut's absence gives a bit more room in selections. With Baynes, Jawai (if fit), Andersen (if fit), there is already 3 bigs arguably above Bairstow on the pecking order. That is without selecting any mobile stretch 4s (perhaps Worthington or Petrie, or even both given Lemanis is coach!). If he chooses that obligatory mobile stretch 4, would Lemanis dare choose someone based on potential as the 5th big, someone who fits that mobile stretch 4 mold for future Boomers teams (Simmons, or even Maker)? After all, if Simmons is likely to be ready to contribute in 2016, which could well be our strongest team ever, some experience would do him good. Then there are the other bigs who have a legitimate chance in this year's team: Nevill, Maric, Motum, Ogilvy.

My point is that Bairstow doesn't fit the needs of the Lemanis Boomers at the 4 spot, but he will probably command a spot anyway. Accounting for other veteran bigs and even more promising (much) younger prospects, I'm not ready to call Bairstow an automatic selection just yet. I am very impressed by Bairstow, but Lemanis could go another way. Of course, Lemanis coached Bairstow enough last year to know his game well.

I agree the Magic made an absolute meal of the draft and their fans should be disgusted.

They are in desperate need of a quality PG

They should have gone out and got Exum or Smart @ 4 and then used pick 12 for Gordon (if he was still on the board ..i doubt he would have been) or kept Saric.

Handsome essentially means presentable, don't get too butthurt about the term in that context.

Another great look into what value that Exum can deliver to the Jazz and how he will fit in.

How will Dante Exum fit with the Jazz?

Right about AJ - in hindsight he should have declared after his freshman year. Same with Aaron Bruce too who tore it up with Baylor.