Post by Spencer on Sept 27, 2008 11:32:59 GMT -5
1.Seattle - Austin Rivers PG - B- B- B C+ C A
Austin Rivers is the clear cut #1 pick, so while the Sonics don't need a PG with Kemba Walker, they need to take Rivers. Rivers reminds some scouts of OJ Mayo, with the size and ability to play either guard spot. Rivers will be an All Star and the face of the Sonics franchise for the next decade.
2. Atlanta - DeMarcus Cousins PF - B+ C- C- C C+ A
Cousins defense is a concern, but a player that can score like he can in the block, with huge upside is tough to pass on. The Hawks think Cousins can be a 25+ PPG guy and combining that with Kevin Durant is just nasty.
3. Minnesota - Josh Smith C - B C C C+ B A
Josh Smith is a load in the paint. A very good offensive player, Smith should develop into a 20+ PPG scorer. Smith is also a solid rebounder. Not the best defender now, he has enough upside to eventually get to B+. A scoring center like Smith is rare.
4. Sacramento - Xavier Henry SF - B B- C- C C A
The Kings need a young star to build around and Henry could be it. Although his defense is way behind his offense, Henry has the size and ability to become an elite SF that can score inside and out.
5. Cleveland - Dexter Strickland SG - B C+ C+ C+ C A
The Cavs need to improve their backcourt play to take pressure off of Andrew Bynum. Strickland is a nasty combo guard who should be an 18-5-5 guy.
6. Boston - Daniel Orton C - C+ C- C- B+ C+ A
The Celtics have a long way to go in their rebuild, but adding a defender like Orton is a great first step. Ortons defense down low should be elite, while Rajon Rondos defense on the perimeter give the Celtics the chance to be special in a couple years.
7. Chicago - Harrison Barnes SF - B- B- C C+ C A
The Bulls had a great draft last year getting Donatas Motiejunas and Matias Nocedal. In Barnes the Bulls add a very balanced player with good upside. Drafting Barnes gives the Bulls the flexibility to move Montiejunas back to PF.
8. Phoenix - John Henson PF - B C C B C A
The Suns have been unlikely in the draft recently, but that should change here with Henson. Although his size and strength arent ideal, Henson should be a solid defender and scorer and with Ty Walker the Suns frontcourt should be quite strong.
9. Golden State - Avery Bradley PG - B B- C+ C D+ A
The Warriors don't have a young stud to build around so they wanna take someone who has some upside here. Bradley is more of a 2 then a 1, and he has some turnover issues, but he has super scoring ability and with RC attention he could be an upper echelon point guard.
10. Detroit - WIllie Warren PG - C+ B C+ C C A
The Pistons need a young play maker pretty badly. Warren fits the bill. He is a superb scorer and solid ball handler that could be a very good 1 in the BBS.
11. Detroit - John Riek C - C D D B B B
Riek will be a hot commodity come draft night. While he doesn't have a ton of upside, or any offensive ability the fact that he should be a double digit rebounder and block 2 or more shots a game make GM's drool. Would allow Brook Lopez to slide to PF.
12. Philadelphia - Dominic Cheek SG - B- B- C C+ C A
The Sixers add to their wonderful young core with Cheek. The Sixers have PF, SF and PG set so adding a nice SG like Cheek makes perfect sense. Cheek should be a solid 3rd option offensively, but his defense may need a little help throughout the years.
13. New Orleans - Abdul Gaddy PG - C C+ B+ C+ D+ A
Gaddy is a solid pick at this point. While he isn't a future star, he should be a solid, steady point guard that will get the ball to Renardo Sidney.
Austin Rivers is the clear cut #1 pick, so while the Sonics don't need a PG with Kemba Walker, they need to take Rivers. Rivers reminds some scouts of OJ Mayo, with the size and ability to play either guard spot. Rivers will be an All Star and the face of the Sonics franchise for the next decade.
2. Atlanta - DeMarcus Cousins PF - B+ C- C- C C+ A
Cousins defense is a concern, but a player that can score like he can in the block, with huge upside is tough to pass on. The Hawks think Cousins can be a 25+ PPG guy and combining that with Kevin Durant is just nasty.
3. Minnesota - Josh Smith C - B C C C+ B A
Josh Smith is a load in the paint. A very good offensive player, Smith should develop into a 20+ PPG scorer. Smith is also a solid rebounder. Not the best defender now, he has enough upside to eventually get to B+. A scoring center like Smith is rare.
4. Sacramento - Xavier Henry SF - B B- C- C C A
The Kings need a young star to build around and Henry could be it. Although his defense is way behind his offense, Henry has the size and ability to become an elite SF that can score inside and out.
5. Cleveland - Dexter Strickland SG - B C+ C+ C+ C A
The Cavs need to improve their backcourt play to take pressure off of Andrew Bynum. Strickland is a nasty combo guard who should be an 18-5-5 guy.
6. Boston - Daniel Orton C - C+ C- C- B+ C+ A
The Celtics have a long way to go in their rebuild, but adding a defender like Orton is a great first step. Ortons defense down low should be elite, while Rajon Rondos defense on the perimeter give the Celtics the chance to be special in a couple years.
7. Chicago - Harrison Barnes SF - B- B- C C+ C A
The Bulls had a great draft last year getting Donatas Motiejunas and Matias Nocedal. In Barnes the Bulls add a very balanced player with good upside. Drafting Barnes gives the Bulls the flexibility to move Montiejunas back to PF.
8. Phoenix - John Henson PF - B C C B C A
The Suns have been unlikely in the draft recently, but that should change here with Henson. Although his size and strength arent ideal, Henson should be a solid defender and scorer and with Ty Walker the Suns frontcourt should be quite strong.
9. Golden State - Avery Bradley PG - B B- C+ C D+ A
The Warriors don't have a young stud to build around so they wanna take someone who has some upside here. Bradley is more of a 2 then a 1, and he has some turnover issues, but he has super scoring ability and with RC attention he could be an upper echelon point guard.
10. Detroit - WIllie Warren PG - C+ B C+ C C A
The Pistons need a young play maker pretty badly. Warren fits the bill. He is a superb scorer and solid ball handler that could be a very good 1 in the BBS.
11. Detroit - John Riek C - C D D B B B
Riek will be a hot commodity come draft night. While he doesn't have a ton of upside, or any offensive ability the fact that he should be a double digit rebounder and block 2 or more shots a game make GM's drool. Would allow Brook Lopez to slide to PF.
12. Philadelphia - Dominic Cheek SG - B- B- C C+ C A
The Sixers add to their wonderful young core with Cheek. The Sixers have PF, SF and PG set so adding a nice SG like Cheek makes perfect sense. Cheek should be a solid 3rd option offensively, but his defense may need a little help throughout the years.
13. New Orleans - Abdul Gaddy PG - C C+ B+ C+ D+ A
Gaddy is a solid pick at this point. While he isn't a future star, he should be a solid, steady point guard that will get the ball to Renardo Sidney.