Why Chris Singleton may have been the steal of the NBA draft

I really hope he doesn't go to the Cavs...

Not the biggest fan of them after the whole LBJ thing. Plus I’d like to see him be somewhere he can block shots back into Joakim Noah’s face.

by Battaglia on Jun 23, 2011 12:58 PM EDT reply actions

I've honestly thought

Utah would be a great spot for him. Kirlenko’s contract is up and he can step in right away and replace him.

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by hoyaeagle on Jun 23, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions

"Utah would be a great spot for him"

yeah…except for the whole thing about it being Utah.

by CrimiNOLElawyer on Jun 23, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

He won't be going top 4 so no worries.

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by tricknole on Jun 23, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

The Nuggets or New York seem like a good fit.

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by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jun 23, 2011 2:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Toney Douglas...

plays for the Knicks, right? Did Singleton play with him at FSU? Can’t remember. Either way, there’s gotta be comfort in knowing you’ll be playing with another Nole.

by FOshizzleFSU on Jun 23, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes to both your questions.

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by pasadenanole22 on Jun 23, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions

#1 pick

outtatheway Irving, defense is the first one off the board tonight!

"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit ‘em in the mouth, and they don’t like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that’s what we started out with.’’ - Nick Moody

by nole07 on Jun 23, 2011 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

Houston Rockets at 14.

He’d be a perfect fit between the offensive minded kevin martin and luis scola. Fill the void left by shane battier.

by bobbysura on Jun 23, 2011 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

Houston is likely..either way I dont see him going past the 18th pick

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by BigSpearDiplomacy on Jun 23, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope he falls

All the way to #31

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by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jun 23, 2011 4:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Chris Singleton in a Heat uniform would be a classic Riley move

Hopeful…but I doubt it

"You're either carrying a spear, or running from it"

by BigSpearDiplomacy on Jun 23, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah,

Almost no chance he goes that far, but one can dream can’t he?

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by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jun 23, 2011 4:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

No. Screw the Heat.

I’d rather have another FSU 1st Rounder.

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by tricknole on Jun 23, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Im hurt...sniff... at all the hate

No matter, it appears that the Michael Jordan-Leonard Hamilton connection points to Chris going to Charlotte Bobcats for the 2nd pick the Bobcats have acquired in the 1 st round:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6697545

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by BigSpearDiplomacy on Jun 23, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

What hate?

I’d rather FSU build its basketball accolades.

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by tricknole on Jun 23, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I've seen a lot of mocks having him go at #13 to Phoenix

I think that would be a great spot for him as they could definitely use his defense.
Plus I don’t hate Suns.

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by NoleMeansYes on Jun 23, 2011 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

One thing I've noticed

ESPN keeps asking who the “most intriging player” in the draft is, and I haven’t heard Singleton’s name once (heven’t heard his name at all actually). How is the most well rounded player in the draft not being talked about at all?

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by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jun 23, 2011 5:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I heard everything from 7-17

I’m not sure this Draft is a big stinking pile though. I think Singleton might have the most value mid round.

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by willdabeast on Jun 23, 2011 7:11 PM EDT reply actions

LOL

New York passed on Singleton and the crowd freaked out.

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by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jun 23, 2011 9:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Shumpert is a good defender, but not like Singleton, horrible pick for the Knicks.

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by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jun 23, 2011 9:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

and they picked SHUMPERT?

who, incidentally, wasnt invited to the draft. my goodness, that was a shocker.

the new GM is arguing that they needed defense, so they drafted him. they ignore the fact that Singleton was expected to be picked there, and he is a better defender, hands down. yeah, those fans were pissed.

"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit ‘em in the mouth, and they don’t like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that’s what we started out with.’’ - Nick Moody

by nole07 on Jun 23, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

That was classic.

Spike Lee seemed to say he hadn’t even heard of Shumpert. I wish we could’ve gotten his thoughts on Singleton. That woman interviewing him was awful. She called Landry Fields, Carl Landry and she finished off the interview with “Maybe the NBA will let you play 6 on 5 next year.”

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by tricknole on Jun 24, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Singleton goes to Washington

"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit ‘em in the mouth, and they don’t like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that’s what we started out with.’’ - Nick Moody

by nole07 on Jun 23, 2011 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

With the 18th pick in the 2011 NBA draft...

The Washington Wizards select… Chris Singleton (croud screams for joy) out of Florida State. Excellent pick. They REALLY need some defense.

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by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jun 23, 2011 9:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

DC is a great city..but the Wiz? Eech... Congats to Chris.

Kick some ass and sign that free agent deal in 3yrs

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by BigSpearDiplomacy on Jun 23, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm a Wizards fan

and I am ECSTATIC about picking up Singleton. We need better defense and that’s Singleton’s best quality. So pumped.

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by hoyaeagle on Jun 23, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Now how about Derwin Kitchen??

I think he’ll make it in the first.

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by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jun 23, 2011 9:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

he will be lucky to make it into the 2nd

can make a squad, but isnt likely to be drafted

"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit ‘em in the mouth, and they don’t like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that’s what we started out with.’’ - Nick Moody

by nole07 on Jun 23, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

He should make it on a team somewhere.

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You truly are one of God's treasures, Trick

by tricknole on Jun 24, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions