Post by Spencer on Nov 15, 2008 12:13:21 GMT -5
1. Indiana - Dennis Dunagan PF 6'9'' 226 24 B+ C- D A- B+ B
The Pacers could go in essentially any direction here, it just happens to be that the best player is also a need area for Indiana. Dunagan has far and away the best ratings to start but his marginal upside should prevent him from being an All League player. Expect a 18-12 guy and a instant starter.
2. Atlanta - Jack Creamer PF 6'8'' 245 22 B- C- D B A- A
The Hawks have an outstanding young core of Avery Bradley and Donatas Montiejunas. Adding a solid complementary player like Creamer is prefect. Creamer is a tough strong post player that has an incredibly strong work ethic. Combine that with a Rodmanesque ability to grab rebounds and you have a special player.
3. LA Clippers - Sven Andersson SF 6'9'' 220 21 C B- C A- B A
The 3rd pick is probably the toughest in the lotto. The top 2 are no brainers but the 3rd best prospect in this draft could be any number of players. The Clippers take Anderrson because of his ability to perhaps bulk up into a PF which is something they need. Easily the best defense player in the draft he is best suited for SF. But he has the ability to rebound, especially offensively, that could make him okay at PF as well.
4. Utah - Tony Galvan SF 6'9'' 262 22 B C+ C- C+ C A
The Jazz have youth everywhere so at this point this pick is like a bonus. In Galvan they get a big bodied combo forward that can score. Galvan reminds many of Craig Smith and Ryan Gomes but with more upside. Galvan should be especially effective as a 6th man type.
5. San Antonio - Hermin Schonhoven SF 6'11'' 210 22 C B B C+ B- A
The Spurs are set big and at point guard but they could use a nice young wing. Schonhoven has an impressive skill set and should be a solid pick here. More of a complimentary player though as his scoring skills are a bit rough around the edges.
6. Minnesota - Manchu Chau C 7'3'' 245 20 B C C B C+ B
The Wolves need everything but a PG. Chau gives the Wolves a legit C to build around. Although he isnt gonna be an All Star, Chau should be a solid double double player and a long term starter for the Wolves.
7. Orlando - Kokomo Montego PG 6'0'' 176 20 C C+ B+ B- C- A
The Magic currently have a SF playing point guard. Montego should be a perfect fit. Extremely fast and a nightmare in the passing lanes, Montego is easily the best point guard in this class.
8. Toronto - Toby Hart SF 6'5'' 226 23 C+ B B- B C A
The Raps have 3 lottos, so they can just go best available at every selection. Hart is a multi-dimensional wing player that can do a bit of everything. Best case he develops into a 20-5-5 type player, worst case he's a super sub off the bench.
9. New Orleans - FORFEITED(HARD CAP)
10. Milwaukee - Guzman Angel DeJesus IV C 7'6'' 368 22 C D D B B B
The Bucks are already in position to win so with this pick they can add depth as opposed to needing to find a starter. In DeJesus they get a very good defensive and rebounding big man that can provide instant solid bench minutes to Al Horford and Sagana Diop.
11. Sacramento - John Manning PG 5'11'' 205 23 C B- B+ C C A
Manning is among the top PG's in this class, although his defense is questionable. He has a great ability to pass the ball and is also a decent outside shooter. Manning should be an instant solid backup for Deron Williams and should eventually replace him.
12. Toronto - David Henson SG 6'4'' 233 22 C+ A- C- C C- A
Henson was a great scorer in college, and the Raps love outside shooters. Henson will be a great 6th man as a rookie and should develop into a viable starting SG candidate.
13. Toronto - Mark Capuano PG 6'0'' 210 24 C B- B C+ C- A
Capuano is a solid point guard who lacks ideal athleticism. He makes the right decision and can defend a little. With some RC attention Capuano might be a very good point guard one day.
The Pacers could go in essentially any direction here, it just happens to be that the best player is also a need area for Indiana. Dunagan has far and away the best ratings to start but his marginal upside should prevent him from being an All League player. Expect a 18-12 guy and a instant starter.
2. Atlanta - Jack Creamer PF 6'8'' 245 22 B- C- D B A- A
The Hawks have an outstanding young core of Avery Bradley and Donatas Montiejunas. Adding a solid complementary player like Creamer is prefect. Creamer is a tough strong post player that has an incredibly strong work ethic. Combine that with a Rodmanesque ability to grab rebounds and you have a special player.
3. LA Clippers - Sven Andersson SF 6'9'' 220 21 C B- C A- B A
The 3rd pick is probably the toughest in the lotto. The top 2 are no brainers but the 3rd best prospect in this draft could be any number of players. The Clippers take Anderrson because of his ability to perhaps bulk up into a PF which is something they need. Easily the best defense player in the draft he is best suited for SF. But he has the ability to rebound, especially offensively, that could make him okay at PF as well.
4. Utah - Tony Galvan SF 6'9'' 262 22 B C+ C- C+ C A
The Jazz have youth everywhere so at this point this pick is like a bonus. In Galvan they get a big bodied combo forward that can score. Galvan reminds many of Craig Smith and Ryan Gomes but with more upside. Galvan should be especially effective as a 6th man type.
5. San Antonio - Hermin Schonhoven SF 6'11'' 210 22 C B B C+ B- A
The Spurs are set big and at point guard but they could use a nice young wing. Schonhoven has an impressive skill set and should be a solid pick here. More of a complimentary player though as his scoring skills are a bit rough around the edges.
6. Minnesota - Manchu Chau C 7'3'' 245 20 B C C B C+ B
The Wolves need everything but a PG. Chau gives the Wolves a legit C to build around. Although he isnt gonna be an All Star, Chau should be a solid double double player and a long term starter for the Wolves.
7. Orlando - Kokomo Montego PG 6'0'' 176 20 C C+ B+ B- C- A
The Magic currently have a SF playing point guard. Montego should be a perfect fit. Extremely fast and a nightmare in the passing lanes, Montego is easily the best point guard in this class.
8. Toronto - Toby Hart SF 6'5'' 226 23 C+ B B- B C A
The Raps have 3 lottos, so they can just go best available at every selection. Hart is a multi-dimensional wing player that can do a bit of everything. Best case he develops into a 20-5-5 type player, worst case he's a super sub off the bench.
9. New Orleans - FORFEITED(HARD CAP)
10. Milwaukee - Guzman Angel DeJesus IV C 7'6'' 368 22 C D D B B B
The Bucks are already in position to win so with this pick they can add depth as opposed to needing to find a starter. In DeJesus they get a very good defensive and rebounding big man that can provide instant solid bench minutes to Al Horford and Sagana Diop.
11. Sacramento - John Manning PG 5'11'' 205 23 C B- B+ C C A
Manning is among the top PG's in this class, although his defense is questionable. He has a great ability to pass the ball and is also a decent outside shooter. Manning should be an instant solid backup for Deron Williams and should eventually replace him.
12. Toronto - David Henson SG 6'4'' 233 22 C+ A- C- C C- A
Henson was a great scorer in college, and the Raps love outside shooters. Henson will be a great 6th man as a rookie and should develop into a viable starting SG candidate.
13. Toronto - Mark Capuano PG 6'0'' 210 24 C B- B C+ C- A
Capuano is a solid point guard who lacks ideal athleticism. He makes the right decision and can defend a little. With some RC attention Capuano might be a very good point guard one day.