2010 NBA Draft Thread.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Figured for the folks whose team will be sitting at home until November, we can get ready for the Draft coming up in a few months?

One thing's certain in that the Nets are guaranteed of a Top 4 pick but of course I am hoping we'd get that top spot in the Draft.

I'm conflicted as to who I want the Team formerly known as New Jersey to take because one day I'm set on Evan Turner and the next I want John Wall but if I had to choose right now I'd take Turner and then go PF with our second 1st round pick we got from Dallas.

[Checmate101]

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Here we go...Need a PG badly, that could get in the lane,and make somethings happen ala Rod Strickland. also need a SF, Hell could go with a C also...

[Jasong7777]

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Wizards - John Wall
Nets - E. Turner

If these two teams have the top two picks.

[DC]

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https://www.draftexpress.com

Everyone should be hip by now

[ehh]

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I'll go off of DX's mock Top 10...

I think Wall should go #1 but I don't think he's a home run prospect like many believe. He's not as good as Rose or Evans after one year of college but he's clearly the best prospect in the draft. He's dynamite in transition but was not that impressive in the half court set this year. The open style of play and ability to have shooters spread the floor at the next level will help him in the half court game though. A lot of concerns I had for Evans last year are there for Wall this year, in big part to Calipari's offensive system. Wall should be a monster in the pick-n-roll game. He has a ton of potential and it's a point guard league these days so there's no doubt he should go #1. The Nets taking him will be interesting though if that happens, I'm not sure if he'll end up being better (or that different) from Devin Harris.

Turner will be an interesting case. He is pretty sloppy with the ball and might be turnover-prone his first few years in the NBA. Needs to develop his J. I hate the Brandon Roy comparisons, they're way off IMO. He's closer to Joe Johnson to me though he's still a pretty unique prospect.

If Cousins can keep his head on straight at the next level he will be a monster. He's a mountain of a man who plays hard, has a great skill level (footwork/hands) for an 18 year old and stays near the hoop, those aren't too common these days. Look at how dirty Brook Lopez is and no one saw that coming. He's just a complete meathead and immature which could be his downfall. He can be a better version of Kendrick Perkins, maybe as good as Al Jefferson.

Favors did not look comfortable playing against high-major talent and opponents his size on many occasions this year. He rarely impressed me this year, he doesn't have a good feel for the game and isn't that skilled. He's has the biggest chance of being a bust out of all of the one-n-done kids IMO. If I had to bet on a him being a future NBA starter or a bust, I'll take bust. No way I take him 4th.

Aminu - only saw him play once this year but saw him a bunch last year. He's still raw and not overly skilled but has all the other things NBA teams like (length, athleticism, etc). He's one of those prospects where his work ethic and dedication will probably determine how good of a pro he is. A less athletic Josh Smith is the common comparison and I think it's pretty accurate.

Cole Aldrich - I don't think he'll get much better than he is now. Could be a solid starter, 10 pts, 8 rebs, 2 blks kinda guy. I wouldn't take him 6th though.

Ed Davis - Despite a rough season for all in Chapel Hill I still really like Davis. I think he'll be a better pro than Favors and Aldrich.

Wes Johnson - Amazing start to the season in the OOC slate but came back down to earth. Teams learned his tendencies and he wasn't quite as dominant, though he's also an unselfish player. Isn't great at getting to the rim even though he's athletic. Extremely good shooter with a quick release. A poor man's Rudy Gay. Should be a good #3 option on a quality-level team eventually.

Greg Monroe - By far the most skilled big man in the draft, probably the best passer in the draft out of all the prospects. I loved his game since the first time I saw him play last year. He played harder and showed more fire this year. Could be the steal of the lottery, wouldn't surprise me if he was the best front court player in the draft. Should be a match up nightmare, pick-n-pop and taking other bigs off the dribble.

Jan Vesely - Never seen him play.

Other Players

Udoh - Liked him at Michigan, liked him at Baylor. Plays hard, defends and rebounds. Should be a nice pick up in the late-lottery.

Patterson - Lottery may be a little high but I love his attitude and how he plays the game. Fell in love with the J at little too much this year but at least he showed he can improve his jumper. He's a great athlete with a great motor. He's a tweener (I'm anxious to see what he checks in at at the combine, I don't think he's taller than 6'6) but in today's NBA he'll be fine.

Orton - didn't get enough PT for anyone to really evaluate him, other than the fact that he's the best goaltender since Patrick Ewing. He'll be taken solely on potential, probably won't see the court as a rookie. Not a bad selection for mid-first round given the likely remaining prospects on the board.

Whiteside - only seen highlights, can't give a good opinion on him. All I know is he's a skilled and that he's a twig.

Henry - was arguably the best freshman in the country Nov & Dec but wasn't as impressive in conference play. I can't get a good gauge on him, he's not a great athlete and kinda a herky-jerky player when in motion.

Stanley Robinson - stay away

Ebanks - Jared Jeffries v2

Damion James - lesser Jeff Green

Bledsoe - really, really tough to peg this kid. No idea what to think of him despite seeing him play a lot this year. He wasn't asked to do a ton this year so I really have no idea how good he is.

James Anderson - should last in the league, and look a lot better when entire teams aren't focused on stopping him.

[KG]

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I disagree with Aminu ehh. I think he is very skilled for a big, enough to play the 3 in the league. He can shoot it a little and can put it on the floor. He rebounds pretty well for a guy that doesn't have a lot of strength yet. He still has to improve in these areas but I think he will be solid.

I'm not sold at all on Favors either. He is still raw as hell. I'd be worried about Cousins' weight in the future. He looks like he could blow the hell up.

I agree with the rest, especially Henry. I can't tell how good he is.

[ehh]

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I don't know with Aminu, I mean a big reason why he looked better this year is because he played inside more and stopped trying to be a "typical" wing as DX points out..

The biggest change that much be discussed is the new role Aminu has found himself in. Mostly asked to operate last year a raw and awkward looking small forward, likely due to assurances that were made on the recruiting trail, Aminu has looked far more comfortable as a face-up power forward this season. This appears to be his likely position in today’s hyper-athletic and increasingly small-ball oriented NBA as well, playing a similar role to that of Josh Smith, Thaddeus Young, Gerald Wallace, Jeff Green and many many other combo forwards.

I think Thad Young, Wallace and Green are different from Smith, I think those three are more skilled than Smith though JS has come along nicely during his career.

I just don't see Aminu taking NBA wings off the dribble or creating his own shot against them next year. I don't think he's there yet.

[mvb34]

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If the Wolves get one of these three guys I will be happy
Turner, Cousins, or Wes Johnson.. plus Xavier Henry with second 1st round pick..

[KG]

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I don't know with Aminu, I mean a big reason why he looked better this year is because he played inside more and stopped trying to be a "typical" wing as DX points out..



I think Thad Young, Wallace and Green are different from Smith, I think those three are more skilled than Smith though JS has come along nicely during his career.

I just don't see Aminu taking NBA wings off the dribble or creating his own shot against them next year. I don't think he's there yet.

I could see that (Green,Young,Wallace).

I'll admit I have a little soft spot for AF1 since I ran with Wake in CH2K8.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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First Mock Draft as of 4/14 from DX:

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2010/

[z Revis]

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Any one of these guys: Greg Monroe, Ed Davis, Xavier Henry, or even Wesley Johnson. Although I think Wesley will primarily be a small forward and we already have Granger filling that role. I also wouldn't mind JaJuan Johnson from Purdue with the 2nd pick if he falls to us, which I don't think he will. He reminds me a lot of Amare Stoudemire.

BTW PPM, I would go Evan Turner too if I were you(or I guess if I were the Nets lol).

[Marino]

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No draft picks, oh well.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Does anyone else think that if Xavier Henry would've stayed an extra year that he'd be a lottery pick if he came out next year?

[KG]

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Does anyone else think that if Xavier Henry would've stayed an extra year that he'd be a lottery pick if he came out next year?

He's projected to go late lottery on a lot of sites.

He's solid but not overly athletic.

[Gibbz]

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I'd be worried about Cousins' weight in the future. He looks like he could blow the hell up.

I've been thinking that same thing.