Post by Spencer on Jan 17, 2009 2:55:28 GMT -5
1 - Sacramento Kings - Ricardinho SF - 6'7'' 215 20 A- D+ B C+ C- A
The Kings need to continue to add top tier young talent. Ricardinho has star written all over him. While he isnt an elite perimeter player he can score inside and handle extremely well for a SF. Plus he has big time upside. Add Ricardinho to Iarere Ballantyne and the Kings have a wonderful young wing combination for the future.
2 - Dallas Mavericks - Eduardo Bueno C 7'2'' 240 20 B- B C B B- B
Bueno doesnt have big time upside like some other players in this draft, but he is a hard worker and he's BBS ready. From Day 1 Bueno should be a 10-10 guy and eventually he could blossom into a big time scorer. Dallas needs some big men and Bueno fits the bill perfectly.
3 - Boston Celtics - Taven Whitehorse SG 6'4'' 195 19 B- B C C+ C-
Whitehorse isn't a perfect fit for Boston since they have OJ Mayo and Myles Taylor, but Whitehorse is the best player available at 3. Whitehorse is a very good combo guard with nice scoring ability and solid upside.Boston needs to continue to ad talent, so while Whitehorse doesn't fit into the lineup well, he will be another chip the Celtics can deal for other positions of need.
4 - Memphis Grizzlies - FORFEITED
5 - Chicago Bulls - Kareem Joffer PF 6'11'' 221 19 B D C C+ B- A
Joffer isn't the defender some other big guys in this class are, but he has nice upside and a solid inside game. Joffer should develop into a 15-18 PPG type guy and his defense should come along to B or B+ eventually. The Bulls need some bigs and he should fit right in.
6 - Phoenix Suns - Ricky Machata PG 6'5'' 185 19 C B+ B C C A
The Suns could go in a couple different directions here but Machata makes sense for 2 reasons. First off, Avery Bradley seems to be more of a shoot first PG and his Tos have begun to rise at 1. Secondly, Machata is very good. He has nice size and quickness. He should be a very good 1 that can swing to 2 as well.
7 - Portland Trail Blazers - Alastair De Groot PF 7'1'' 230 20 B- C- C B+ C+ A
De Groot is a superb shot blocker. On this alone he could go even higher then 7. If he falls this far the Blazers are sure to grab him as they have a dire need for post defense. De Groot should be a top 10 shot blocker as a rookie.
8. San Antonio Spurs - Action Jackson SF 6'7'' 205 21 B- C+ C B+ C B
The Sours really need a big time scorer, but none are available here. In Jackson they get a super young SF that should be an elite defender. Jackson can do a little bit of everything and has a chance to start at SF for the Spurs as a rookie.
9. Cleveland Cavaliers - Jordan Metcalf C 6'8'' 310 20 B- D+ D- C+ A- A
Metcalf is a gamble this high in the draft because of his weight and poor work habits. Worst case he is a solid bench player and superb rebounder. The Cavs could use some more rebounding from their bigs and grabbing a guy like Metcalf allows them to play a larger lineup more often.
10. New Orleans Hornets - FORFEITED
11. Chicago Bulls - Deion Mashburn PF 6'8'' 236 22 B C C C+ C A
Mashburn is a solid prospect but he isn't especially polished right now. A nice inside player who is a decent defender, Mashburn has a lot to learn before becoming a finished product. Kind of a risky pick this early, but he has the potential to make whoever drafts him very happy.
12. Houston Rockets - Marcus Bigelow PF 6'10'' 238 21 B C- C C A- B
Bigelow is a poor defender, but his offense and rebounding more then make up for it. Although his upside is questionable, Bigelow has the ability most teams are looking for. Expect Bigelow to play big minutes as a rookie.
13. Washington Wizards - Rob York C 7'1'' 254 21 C D+ C- B B A
York isn't the sexy pick, but he will get the job done. Most teams will be scared away by his workman like effort in the post because of the fear he lacks upside. Those who give him a chance will note he has an unreal ability to work hard and improve. Could be a surprise pick.
The Kings need to continue to add top tier young talent. Ricardinho has star written all over him. While he isnt an elite perimeter player he can score inside and handle extremely well for a SF. Plus he has big time upside. Add Ricardinho to Iarere Ballantyne and the Kings have a wonderful young wing combination for the future.
2 - Dallas Mavericks - Eduardo Bueno C 7'2'' 240 20 B- B C B B- B
Bueno doesnt have big time upside like some other players in this draft, but he is a hard worker and he's BBS ready. From Day 1 Bueno should be a 10-10 guy and eventually he could blossom into a big time scorer. Dallas needs some big men and Bueno fits the bill perfectly.
3 - Boston Celtics - Taven Whitehorse SG 6'4'' 195 19 B- B C C+ C-
Whitehorse isn't a perfect fit for Boston since they have OJ Mayo and Myles Taylor, but Whitehorse is the best player available at 3. Whitehorse is a very good combo guard with nice scoring ability and solid upside.Boston needs to continue to ad talent, so while Whitehorse doesn't fit into the lineup well, he will be another chip the Celtics can deal for other positions of need.
4 - Memphis Grizzlies - FORFEITED
5 - Chicago Bulls - Kareem Joffer PF 6'11'' 221 19 B D C C+ B- A
Joffer isn't the defender some other big guys in this class are, but he has nice upside and a solid inside game. Joffer should develop into a 15-18 PPG type guy and his defense should come along to B or B+ eventually. The Bulls need some bigs and he should fit right in.
6 - Phoenix Suns - Ricky Machata PG 6'5'' 185 19 C B+ B C C A
The Suns could go in a couple different directions here but Machata makes sense for 2 reasons. First off, Avery Bradley seems to be more of a shoot first PG and his Tos have begun to rise at 1. Secondly, Machata is very good. He has nice size and quickness. He should be a very good 1 that can swing to 2 as well.
7 - Portland Trail Blazers - Alastair De Groot PF 7'1'' 230 20 B- C- C B+ C+ A
De Groot is a superb shot blocker. On this alone he could go even higher then 7. If he falls this far the Blazers are sure to grab him as they have a dire need for post defense. De Groot should be a top 10 shot blocker as a rookie.
8. San Antonio Spurs - Action Jackson SF 6'7'' 205 21 B- C+ C B+ C B
The Sours really need a big time scorer, but none are available here. In Jackson they get a super young SF that should be an elite defender. Jackson can do a little bit of everything and has a chance to start at SF for the Spurs as a rookie.
9. Cleveland Cavaliers - Jordan Metcalf C 6'8'' 310 20 B- D+ D- C+ A- A
Metcalf is a gamble this high in the draft because of his weight and poor work habits. Worst case he is a solid bench player and superb rebounder. The Cavs could use some more rebounding from their bigs and grabbing a guy like Metcalf allows them to play a larger lineup more often.
10. New Orleans Hornets - FORFEITED
11. Chicago Bulls - Deion Mashburn PF 6'8'' 236 22 B C C C+ C A
Mashburn is a solid prospect but he isn't especially polished right now. A nice inside player who is a decent defender, Mashburn has a lot to learn before becoming a finished product. Kind of a risky pick this early, but he has the potential to make whoever drafts him very happy.
12. Houston Rockets - Marcus Bigelow PF 6'10'' 238 21 B C- C C A- B
Bigelow is a poor defender, but his offense and rebounding more then make up for it. Although his upside is questionable, Bigelow has the ability most teams are looking for. Expect Bigelow to play big minutes as a rookie.
13. Washington Wizards - Rob York C 7'1'' 254 21 C D+ C- B B A
York isn't the sexy pick, but he will get the job done. Most teams will be scared away by his workman like effort in the post because of the fear he lacks upside. Those who give him a chance will note he has an unreal ability to work hard and improve. Could be a surprise pick.