NBA Draft PF Preview
Name Karl Malone
Draft Projection Top 3
Best Fit #1 Trailblazers, #3 Thunder
Overview
A hall of fame level prospect that won't fall past the Thunder at 3. His old school post up game is going to cause nightmares with so many 4's that can't defend the post in the league. He has a good mid range jumper. He will also be going to the FT line a lot. He will defend the post so not just a offense guy. The negative is that he isn't a threat from 3 so will need to be paired with a stretch 5. His rebounding needs a little work.
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Name Hot Rod Williams
Draft Projection Top 10
Best Fit #8 Pistons, #10 Hornets, #14 Kings
Overview
He is skinny 215 pounds at 6'11 so in the modern game his best fit is likely at the 5. He can score posting up and is also a dunker. He can defend so no issues on that side of the ball. He is just a ok rebounder and is no threat to shoot outside the paint. He likely never makes a all star team, but can be a quality starting C.
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Name Charles Oakley
Draft Projection Top 10
Best Fit #6 Pistons, #9 Cavs, #10 Hornets
Overview
The definition of a old school player a tough physical guy at 6'9 245. Lets get the negative out of the way he has no offense game. He is also slow and not a athlete. He is a elite rebounder expect to see him in the top 10 his rookie year. He is also a quality defender. Despite his size is another guy that likely has to play the 5. He will need to be paired in the right situation in the frontcourt.
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Name A.C Green
Draft Projection Late 1st
Best Fit #19 Spurs, #27 Nets, #30 Bucks
Overview
He could play some small ball 5 in the right matchup, but in general he is a 4. He is kind of a raw player with upside and doesn't have any skills that just jump out at you. He is a versatile defender that can rebound. He isn't going to add much on offense for you more of a glue guy off the bench. He is extremely durable and will always hustle and also loved by his teammates. The kind of guy you want draft, but could end up falling on draft day for other more skilled guys.
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Honorable Mention
Wyman Tisdale
A left handed scorer with upside at 6'9 and 245.
Ronald Elliot
A odd player despite being huge at 7'0 and 259 is better suited for the 4 then the 5. I guess that's because he cant protect the rim. He offense is what will get him drafted somewhere in the late teens.
Coby Westbrook
A 6'9 233 pound offense prospect that will go in the 2nd round. If it wasn't for being historically bad at rebounding and defending he would be a 1st round prospect.
Joe Patrick
A athlete and a finisher that plays no defense
Thomas Floyd
Yet another bad defender that will be drafted because his offense. His shooting being his best skill