Re: 2012 NBA Draft Discussion
Some of my thoughts...
Some of my thoughts...
- Davis: A no brainer #1. Will be a franchise player/game-changer for the next dozen years. When he adds muscle and his J gets more consistent (it'll be wet eventually) he'll be as good as any big in the game.
- Drummond: ultra-raw both in terms of skills and smarts. Despite being an absolute freak athletically he has a very long way to go. Doesn't always play hard, is kind of a gentle giant. Has zero offensive game, just catches alley oops. He's a risk being taken in the Top 5 but you have to do it. At this point he's DeAndre Jordan, who was a 2nd round pick (granted he shouldn't have been). Will be absolutely lost in the NBA next year if he declares.
- MKG: Probably who I'd take #2. All the intangibles, will be a defensive monster and should develop into a good 2nd or 3rd scoring option.
- Robinson: Another great athlete but he struggled against players his size especially when it came to finishing in traffic. He's a tremendous rebounder and a good defender. He should be a good pick-n-roll player (which KU had no hope of doing well because of Tyshawn Taylor) and develop a deadly mid-range J. Would take him #3.
- Sullinger: Hard to project but I don't see much happening here. He's got a great head on his shoulders and works hard but basically has Big Baby's body type and athleticism. He should be a solid guy off the bench. He'll be a major defensive liability. I wouldn't take him in the lottery. Who knows though, after what Kevin Love has done Sullinger might be a great pro.
- Beal: I'd take him over Lamb or Barnes, who both have clear limitations and will be role players and 3rd to 4th-best players on a good NBA team.
- J. Lamb: Doesn't ever get to the FT line. Should benefit from more space in the NBA game especially with his floater. Aggressiveness is a big concern. Length is a major plus. Will be a good spread-the-floor shooter.
- Perry Jones: Wouldn't touch in the first round. Disappeared constantly. He's simply not tough enough, mentally or physically.
- Barnes: Book is out on him - can't create his own shot, not a great athlete. But he'll still be a good pro. I think his 7-10 projection is spot on.
- Terrance Jones: really tough call. Used his athleticism so much in college that it concerns me when he faces equal and superior athletes in the NBA. Never seen a kid with no weak-hand skills as much as him. He'll go left until he can't go any further, then try to go left some more. Tough kid, plays hard, should find a nice niche in the NBA as hustle/clean-up-the-mess type of player. His J should improve (just square up his shoulders/hips/feet and his FG% will go up quite a bit).
- Marshall: Marcus Williams without the jumper but also without the attitude/work ethic problems. Not sure if he'll be a starter but he should hold down a roster spot in the league.
- Henson: Size, length, rebounding. Should be add nice front court depth, not sure he'll be a starter. Still not very skilled, clearly an interior player.
- T. Zeller - Smart, knows how to use his body even though he's not overly strong. Not a great defender but should be a solid big off the bench. More well-rounded than Henson but doesn't have a standout strength like Henson.
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