2017 Draft Class
By: Eli Stakzz (Double 00 Gaming)
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Introduction
Hello basketball community! Operation Sports has been very good to me these past years. I have totaled nearly 20 Million downloads since I first started roster editing back in 2012 with NBA 2K13. I am currently behind schedule with this project due to the release of Patch 1.5 which corrupted my CAP pool, but i will continue to provide weekly updates to keep payers current.
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Rating System (SIM)
SIM:
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SIM is a rating system i have been using for quite sometimes. There is a formula that creates a base rating from a players stats, but i will tweak this base rating to make it more accurate with the players skillset. This works great with NBA Players. When it comes to pushing the draft prospects through the SIM Engine, i often go back and tweak their ratings and tendencies to fit an NBA rookie. If you have used any of my past rosters, you would know that i am not too keen on overrating prospects as well as assigning them high basketball IQ's. This year i believe the rating system is quite perfect to match todays NBA.
Low End Ratings:
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This year i decided to fit NBA 2k's rating scheme when it comes to rookies. This does not mean that the top player will boost from a 78 to an 88 overall throughout the year, but rookies will have a lesser impact on a teams success. Drafting a 70 overall player outside of the lottery will be difficult.
Skill:
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Anyone who has played with my CAPS will know that i do a pretty good job at sustaining their skillsets. This year i wanted to do a better job at translating each players skillset from their current play to their projected NBA play. This means for players like Dennis Smith Jr. ho struggles at the 3 ball, it'll take sometime to develop a consistent jumper for him, maybe his whole 4 years, while a player like Grayson Allen who is already an apparent shooter, he will develop his outside shot very quickly within his first two years which is great if you intend on drafting him with an early 2nd round pick. I do my own scouting and my own projections for each player. I do a pretty good job at getting the ratings right for when 2k releases their official ratings.
Athleticism:
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Athleticism is the most translatable rating group for a prospect entering the NBA. Look at a player like Jaylen Brown. He was drafted purely off his athleticism, age and potential. He receives time not only because he was drafted on the better end of the lottery, but rather because his athleticism and defense. For prospects who possess NBA ready bodies, that gives them a future in a league where open layups are not a given (Unless you are Jeremy Lin or Brandon Knight). Contact at the rim negates the finishing ability of players and guys who lack the strength have to make up for it in length, quickness and skill (i.e Brandon Ingram. Kevin Durant, Curry etc).
Intangibles:
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This has nothing to do with the 2K Intangibles rating which is just used for overall control. I grouped a lot of IQ stats into what i call Intangibles. Intangibles are how a player fits well with the game. rookies tend to lack intangibles at first because of a lack of confidence. Can a prospect score at the NBA level, can their current skillset translate within the duration of their rookie contract.
Potentials:
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The big Q! How good will a player be 3-5 years in. Most prospects hit their prime around 3-5 years in. This is not a recorded fact, but it's common sense. Take a look at most players and they usually hit their prime during their last years of their rookie contract or their first year out of their rookie contract. Potential is determined by the SIM Engine. A players stats, skills, athleticism, intangibles and body measurements will all add points to their potential. The final tweaks are based on off the court incidents like Allonzo Trier suspension, Jahlil Okafor obscene actions, Kris Dunn comments about not wanting to be drafted by certain teams etc. Those things affect draft stock and the overall view an NBA team has on a player. A player like Kris Dunn could be traded to play the bench as a third in rotation guard which would in time lower his potential vice versa, which is why rookies tend to start off with a lot of minutes i.e Jaylen Brown starting over Jae Crowder.
2017 Draft Class
***WIP. ETA: Released (Updates will continue to roll out weekly)
Draft classes will not be official SIM until 60 players are completed and will not be final until the end of the basketball season.
Player List (51/80)
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- Player is injured
Player is ineligible due to transfer
Player is ineligible due to grades or suspension
*Either name, height or weight cannot be translated to the game.
**Rating lowered for draft stock
***Player declared for draft/senior graduate
****Player no longer eligible for current draft/withdrew from draft
- Edrice Adebayo - 71
- Grayson Allen - 68**
- Jarrett Allen - 69
- O.G. Anunoby - 69
- Dwayne Bacon - 67*
- Lonzo Ball - 72
- Keita Bates-Diop - 65
- V.J. Beachem - 67
- Jaron Blossomgame - 69
- Marques Bolden - 70
- Miles Bridges - 71
- Dillon Brooks - 68
- Thomas Bryant - 69
- Terrance Ferguson - 67
- De'Aaron Fox - 71
- Markelle Fultz - 76
- Harry Giles - 72
- Devonte Graham - 69
- Isaiah Hartenstien - 69
- Nigel Hayes - 66
- Malcolm Hill - 65
- Jonathan Isaac - 70
- Justin Jackson - 68**
- Josh Jackson - 73
- Jonathan Jeanne - 69
- Alpha Kaba - 64
- Luke Kornet - 66**
- Rodions Kurucs - 69
- Kyle Kuzma - 64
- Tyler Lydon - 69
- Lauri Markkanen - 70
- Blaz Mesicek - 67
- Malik Monk - 71
- Monte Morris - 67
- Jonathan Motley - 64
- Kostja Mushidi - 65
- Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk - 68
- Frank Ntilinka - 69
- Vinny Okouko - 63
- Cameron Oliver - 65
- Andzejs Pasecniks - 63
- Alec Peters - 67
- Ivan Rabb - 71
- Devin Robinson - 68
- Dennis Smith Jr. - 73
- Edmond Sumner - 69
- Jayson Tatum - 76
- Allonzo Trier - 67**
- Aleksandar Vezenkov - 66
- Omer Yurtseven - 70
2018 Draft Class
***WIP. ETA: Unknown (1st Release Mid December)
Scouting Reports 12/11/16
***WIP. ETA: Unknown. I will be releasing scouting report videos for every player, showcasing their in game abilities and their most translatable skillset
Scouting Reports (4/51)
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- Edrice Adebayo - 71
- Grayson Allen - 68
- Jarrett Allen - 69
- O.G. Anunoby - 69
- Dwayne Bacon - 67
- Lonzo Ball - 72
- Keita Bates-Diop - 65
- V.J. Beachem - 67
- Jaron Blossomgame - 69
- Marques Bolden - 70
- Miles Bridges - 71
- Dillon Brooks - 68
- Thomas Bryant - 69
- Terrance Ferguson - 67
- De'Aaron Fox - 71
- Markelle Fultz - 76 Spoiler
NBA Comparison: Walt Frazier. (Mid-range, size, stats & feel for the game)
Offense- Very balanced point. Can score, rebound, pass and defend.
- Runs the pick and roll better than any other freshman point.
- Standing at 6'5" with a 6'9" wingspan. Will be a problem in the mid-range as he develops.
- Very inconsistent shooter before entering college. Shooting well now, expect his percentage from 3 to drop as season fatigue sets in.
- Usually unselfish, Markelle has chosen quite a few times to take the harder shot rather than create looks for his teammates.
- Looks and scores better with the ball in his hand. Is often caught standing around on the arc when not the primary playmaker.
Defense- Better on ball defender attributed to his quick feet and exceptional wingspan.
- Comes up with steals on the regular. Will not be a liability in late game situations.
- Disrupts passing lanes. Won't get too many steals from there, but will force the offense to adjust.
- Off-ball defense can be a struggle with Markelle. loses his man way too often for a point guard.
- Relies on pickup basketball from his bigs. Needs to do a better job fighting through screens.
- Blind to backdoor cuts. Late reaction time forces bigs to close out on cutters leaving a man open.
Conclusion: Fultz is a player that you will need to build around in his first four years. Fits great with the Miami Heat. Not a good fit for the Dallas Mavericks. Needs a dominant bigman and other reliable players to create plays for. Should have no problem adjusting to scoring against NBA defenders in his first 2 years. Markelle is likely a 1-3 pick. Don't bet on 4th. If you want Markelle for your team, go for the number one pick.
- Harry Giles - 72
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NBA Comparison: Chris Webber. (Athleticism, length, hype, shooting touch, general stat comparison)
Offense- Moves well at 6'11". Speed on the offensive end will translate into easy assists for his teammates.
- Not many 4's can take the defender off their stance like Giles. Won't shake every defender, but his advanced ball handling skills will be a problem for a lot of slower 4's and 5's.
- Can shoot the ball well. In a league where shooting is becoming a must for the top 4 positions, Giles fits in well with his ability to shoot or take the defender off his feet.
- Has yet to play a game due to two consecutive ACL injuries. Has not yet been given the chance to prove his skills that he possessed in high school translates into the next level.
- Pretty thin. Though he has a strong frame, he has not played against the physically opposing bigs of the collegiate level. Expected to struggle big time scoring against the physicality of NBA bigs.
- More than often Giles has been the biggest player on the court while suited up. He often seemed passive when it came to using his strength to score in high school. Relied on his height and skill.
Defense- One of the more agile freshman bigs.
- If and when Giles returns, expect Coach K to have Giles switching with Tatum on the PnR. His length will force the 3to take a tough shot or a bad pass allowing Tatum to play the passing lane.
- Great PnR Defense. Often hedge. Flashes of KG in this area.
- Size is a problem. Will need to utilize his length and agility to makeup for lack of strength.
- Needs to do a better job at defending the paint. Doesn't contest every shot with attitude.
- Gets in a bad stance when defending ball handlers. Needs to get low and stay in front of his man.
Conclusion: Giles injuries puts him in a similar predicament as Nerlens Noel was in entering the draft. Giles will slip due to these injuries, but with todays drafts being much weaker in talent than in years past, don't expect to see him outside of the lottery. He'll pair best with a defensive rebounding 5 and a sharpshooting playmaker. Add reliable spot up shooters to build around Giles. Don't expect his assist averages to rise, but with Giles ball-handling ability, you can expect help defense to be played on him leaving a shooter wide open. - Devonte Graham - 69
- Isaiah Hartenstein - 69
- Nigel Hayes - 66
- Malcolm Hill - 65
- Jonathan Isaac - 70
- Justin Jackson - 68
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NBA Comparison: Drew Crawford. (Athleticism, Size, more appealing at the 2 for secondary position, vertical, lack of skill)
Offense- Athletic dream with this kid. Will adjust to NBA physicality well offensively. Lob target on all breaks. Can jump and has the hands to catch the tough lobs.
- Just now finding consistency with his jumper. Going from 67% from the stripe last year to 89% this year at more attempts per game. Also coming off a mediocre three ball percentage last year he has improved from 29% to 40% nearly doubling his attempts per game.
- Seems to favor the mid-range currently. Has the all in his hands a lot more this year. Improved ball handler
- NBA Scouts are waiting for season fatigue to kick in. Now in his third year, the likelihood of being drafted is slim to none, but his impressive shooting brigade for the Tar Heels is similar to how Sophomore Kris Dunn was able to get himself drafted in a spot that often has freshmen draftee written all over it. His only hope is to keep up the good shooting through a long 40 game season.
- known to be a passive scorer in his first two years, needs to continue his aggressive scoring finishing with 16-18ppg. (16.4 current)
- Seems to have only worked on his shooting and finishing ability over the off-season. Could improve his passing and offensive rebounding.
Defense- Athleticism and size will be the foundation to build a solid defensive trait
- Hustles on defense. Gives 100% effort
- Currently averaging 5 rebounds per contest. Has improved over years past, fights for rebounds.
- Needs to become a better rebounder career 3.9%. At his size and athleticism rebounding should come easier.
- Doesn't get steals career .6 per contest. Won't play passing lanes due to poor defensive IQ.
- Has done nothing to improve defensively. PPG, FG%, 3P% and FT% all improved exponentially while defense is still mediocre.
Conclusion: Jackson has improved tremendously. If he can continue his impressive scoring and add a defensive skillset then he might be a solid late first round to 2nd rounder. His athleticism is pretty exceptional, but as far as strength, he may need to add some lb's to be able to finish against NBA physicality. More of a 2 than 3 due to his strength and lack of rebounding ability. Will fit any team. Not a solid player to build around, but can be a reliable backup as he adjusts his new found shooting ability to the NBA range. - Josh Jackson - 73
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NBA Comparison: Kawhi Leonard. (Athleticism, defense, All around player, similar stat line - shooting a higher percentage than kawhi in college)
Offense- All around player. Expect to see a few triple doubles playing him at 30+mpg over an 82 game season.
- Shooting above 50% as a SF.
- Can handle the ball and make plays. Must improve his playmaking to be a labeled as a playmaking 3, but will create looks for others
- Poor shooter. Shooting 54% from the free throw line and 23% from 3.
- Only scoring 14ppg could improve to 17+ by doubling his three point attempts. Would like to see him scoring 17+
- rebounding puts him more of a secondary 2 than 4. Needs to do a better job of finding open teammates. Only 3.4 assists per contest, would like to see 5apg from him.
Defense- Try hard defender. Doesn't give up on the defensive end.
- Uses length to disrupt passing lanes. 1.7spg. Loves sending the ball off the glass 1.5bpg.
- Nice combination of size and athleticism, will have no problem moving his feet when switching onto quicker guards.
- Needs to become a better rebounder. Although currently pulling in a nice 6rpg, still he lacks the strength and length to fight with NBA 4's and 5's.
- Can get a little too wild at times and get himself into foul trouble.
- Winning demeanor often a hit or miss on the defensive end. Sometimes tries too hard and gives up an easy basket by playing help defense.
Conclusion: Josh Jackson has a long way to go before he can reach a level of play comparable to NBA star Kawhi Leonard. He meets almost everything Leonard brought to the table entering the draft 5 years ago.One big difference is that Jackson is a freshman while Kawhi entered the draft as a sophomore and had the luck of being drafted late to the San Antonio Spurs vs. Jackson who will be drafted in the lottery to a much less championship established team. Jacksons all-around play style will benefit any team. He fits well on teams like Miami, Boston. Charlotte and other teams that are in need of a secondary playmaker in their starting group. Off the bench he fits well playing under Carmelo Anthony and often shoots a good percentage in New York. If you plan on drafting Jackson, he hardly ever slips outside of the top 5. Adding shooters to surround him - especially stretch 4's - will allow him to score more efficiently inside the arc. - Jonathan Jeanne - 69
- Alpha Kaba - 64
- Luke Kornet - 66
- Rodions Kurucs - 69
- Kyle Kuzma - 64
- Tyler Lydon - 69
- Lauri Markkanen - 70
- Blaz Mesicek - 67
- Malik Monk - 71
- Monte Morris - 67
- Jonathan Motley - 64
- Kostja Mushidi - 65
- Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk - 68
- Frank Ntilinka - 69
- Vinny Okouko - 63
- Cameron Oliver - 65
- Andzejs Pasecniks - 63
- Alec Peters - 67
- Ivan Rabb - 71
- Devin Robinson - 68
- Dennis Smith Jr. - 73
- Edmond Sumner - 69
- Jayson Tatum - 76
- Allonzo Trier - 67
- Aleksandar Vezenkov - 66
- Omer Yurtseven - 70
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