Post by GP on Oct 28, 2008 23:19:59 GMT -5
BBS Senior Writer
Galo Pesantes
With the last real player draft before the transition to FCB, GMs were excited to get their hands on players that may make or break their respective franchises. Such was the case for the Golden State Warriors.
GM Pig had four picks to use in the first round, including two back-to-back top 10 picks. Forward Michael Gilchrist and guard Tony Wroten weren’t even able to get acclimated to the Bay Area before they were shipped off to Hotlanta and their erratic GM, Skillz.
“We’ve heard some things about Skillz,” said Gilchrist, shortly after getting his Hawks hat. “Tony (Wroten) and me don’t expect to be here very long but for now we are happy to be members of the Hawks.”
Although the trade has not been made official by Commissioner Spencer Martin’s office yet because of pending free agency, the deal is still expect to go through. While the Warriors are transitioning to a veteran team, another squad generating some buzz in the West is GM Andrew and his Utah Jazz.
The Salt Lake City community is still mourning the loss of Derrick Rose but could better things be on the horizon for the Jazz? San Diego native Jeremy Tyler seems as good as advertised and should easily propel himself into discussions of top young big men in the league very soon.
As for the rest of the Jazz three picks, they bit on a little known forward, Mouphtaou Yarou from Louisville, then took the most polished point guard in the draft in Brandon Knight then added more depth at point guard with the selection of Maalik Wayns at No. 24.
The other team with four picks in the first round, was the Los Angeles Clippers, who made the most out of their picks considering their slotting. Forward James McAdoo was their first selection followed by UNC standout Reggie Bulluck at No. 14 and Johnny O’Bryant at No. 17 and lastly, guard Joe Jackson at No. 20.
So out of the three teams (GSW, UTA, LAC), with four picks in the first round, who came out on top?
GMs had mixed opinions for the most part but the consensus was the Jazz helped themselves the most.
“Utah had the best draft out of anyone,” said one Eastern Conference GM. “Having three lottos makes that easy to achieve. Out of Tyler, Knight, and Yarou, I see being at least above average starters down the road in BBS with the first two having the potential to be stars.”
“I would have to say that I think the Jazz had the best draft out of all three teams” said a Western Conference Executive. “They drafted Tyler at the 4 spot who will contribute from day 1. I think this guy will be a stud in the BBS.”
“Utah made some nice picks and Knight falling to them was nice,” said another West GM. “But, I liked Golden State's draft a little better. I think Gilchrist has stud potential and Payne was an excellent value pick at No. 11.”
Stay tuned for Pt. 2 of the 2013 BBS Draft Wrap Up...[/i]
Galo Pesantes
With the last real player draft before the transition to FCB, GMs were excited to get their hands on players that may make or break their respective franchises. Such was the case for the Golden State Warriors.
GM Pig had four picks to use in the first round, including two back-to-back top 10 picks. Forward Michael Gilchrist and guard Tony Wroten weren’t even able to get acclimated to the Bay Area before they were shipped off to Hotlanta and their erratic GM, Skillz.
“We’ve heard some things about Skillz,” said Gilchrist, shortly after getting his Hawks hat. “Tony (Wroten) and me don’t expect to be here very long but for now we are happy to be members of the Hawks.”
Although the trade has not been made official by Commissioner Spencer Martin’s office yet because of pending free agency, the deal is still expect to go through. While the Warriors are transitioning to a veteran team, another squad generating some buzz in the West is GM Andrew and his Utah Jazz.
The Salt Lake City community is still mourning the loss of Derrick Rose but could better things be on the horizon for the Jazz? San Diego native Jeremy Tyler seems as good as advertised and should easily propel himself into discussions of top young big men in the league very soon.
As for the rest of the Jazz three picks, they bit on a little known forward, Mouphtaou Yarou from Louisville, then took the most polished point guard in the draft in Brandon Knight then added more depth at point guard with the selection of Maalik Wayns at No. 24.
The other team with four picks in the first round, was the Los Angeles Clippers, who made the most out of their picks considering their slotting. Forward James McAdoo was their first selection followed by UNC standout Reggie Bulluck at No. 14 and Johnny O’Bryant at No. 17 and lastly, guard Joe Jackson at No. 20.
So out of the three teams (GSW, UTA, LAC), with four picks in the first round, who came out on top?
GMs had mixed opinions for the most part but the consensus was the Jazz helped themselves the most.
“Utah had the best draft out of anyone,” said one Eastern Conference GM. “Having three lottos makes that easy to achieve. Out of Tyler, Knight, and Yarou, I see being at least above average starters down the road in BBS with the first two having the potential to be stars.”
“I would have to say that I think the Jazz had the best draft out of all three teams” said a Western Conference Executive. “They drafted Tyler at the 4 spot who will contribute from day 1. I think this guy will be a stud in the BBS.”
“Utah made some nice picks and Knight falling to them was nice,” said another West GM. “But, I liked Golden State's draft a little better. I think Gilchrist has stud potential and Payne was an excellent value pick at No. 11.”
Stay tuned for Pt. 2 of the 2013 BBS Draft Wrap Up...[/i]
