Comments on: The Yi Movement

By: manhattanproj

manhattanproj — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:44:52 +0000

lets hope the w’s dont pick jason smith. played in a small conference, limited skills, only being considered a draft prospect because of his size…reminds me alot of rafael arajuo. yikes!!!

By: commish

commish — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:53:39 +0000

I think Yi might have a big upside but I don’t think we’d see it right away, even if could mortage our present potential for the future. IMHO, we have two to three years to make our move in our division and conference before Portland becomes unbeatable and Baron’s age catches up with him. We need Richardson and or Harrington along with Ellis to offer a trade to get the low post, defensively talented player we so obviously lack. AK47 is being discussed staight up for Richardson and I think that option would make a lot more sense than taking a flier on Yi’s potential upside.

I would try to move up to get Jason Smith because I don’t think he’ll be available at 18. But some polls show Splitter available at 18. I think either of those guys would fill an immediate need to get bigger and more athletic.

By: itsagreattimeout

itsagreattimeout — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:13:47 +0000

Yi? Please tell me what you like so much about him. Can he guard Boozer? Can he slow Duncan? Can he stop Stoudemire? I don’t see him doing any of those things. Those are the only things we need to win a championship. Give up Biedrins or J-Rich??? You have to be kidding me. I’ll keep them and my #17 pick.
Also, what do you think about Dominic McGuire in the 2nd round? He’s athletic, can shoot a 3 and loves to dunk.

By: manhattanproj

manhattanproj — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:39:48 +0000

being a chinese myself, i would love to see a professional chinese bball player on the team, esp one as highly touted as yi. but there’s a big bust factor with yi. he needs development and patience.

with what the w’s are trying to do, i’m not sure if it would be a good environment for him. it would put way too much pressure on him to perform ala mike dunleavy and we know bay area fans are hecklers. given the track record of player development in w’s land (murph, pietrus, dunleavy), and the fact that don nelson who helped groom dirk and josh howard wont be here for long to develop yi, it just doesnt make sense to draft him.

he would be better off going to a team like suns where he can be brought along slowly and have a mentor in nash and amare. mike d is also an excellent coach in developing and utilizing players (bell, barbosa, diaw).

so, in short, i’m hoping w’s dont draft yi.

By: Atma Brother #1

Atma Brother #1 — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 12:54:07 +0000

Thanks for the shout out MT! The Yi Movement has been going strong at Golden State of Mind since July 5, 2006.

By: zgreat

zgreat — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:08:11 +0000

Marcus – Can you give us some insight as to which teams in addition to GS and Chicago made the approved List?

If we need to give up AB, I can’t see us making a deal to move up. Can you imagine how badly we’d get killed on the boards without AB on the roster?

Would it be easier to get Marion rather then move up?