Post by ashes on Oct 10, 2009 0:55:05 GMT -5
Centers
Eddy Curry - Without a doubt, a big time scorer in the paint. If there's one thing he does well, it's scoring. Really. That's about it. Not a shot-blocker, but a decent man-defender because of his size. Needs to work on rebounding. Solid upside.
Samuel Dalembert - Not much of a scoring presence, but will protect the basket. A shot-blocker and defender first, Dalembert will be a highly coveted big man in the league, especially with its lack of shot-blocking. With a little improvement, Dalembert will be a very crucial starter in the league. Decent upside.
Steven Hunter - Much like Dalembert, another defender around the basket. There's quite a few in this draft. Hunter will only be good for defense, maybe a few put-backs. Decent shot-blocker. Limited upside.
Desagana Diop - Another big body to stick in the paint, but Diop is a very good rebounder as well. Great man defender, Diop will find his way into a rotation very soon and play anywhere between 15-25 minutes. Probably won't be a starter. Limited upside.
Brendan Haywood - There's a pattern here, huh? Haywood has an outside chance at becoming a starter. Good defender, solid scorer and rebounder. Decent upside.
Power Forwards
Carlos Boozer - The surprise early entrant doesn't disappoint, being the most talented big man in the class. Great scorer and good rebounder, the only thing Boozer lacks is defense. He's a solid man defender but won't be creating turnovers or blocking shots. Boozer will easily be a 20/10 kind of guy in the future. Great upside.
Tyson Chandler - Chandler lacks the frame, but can play both the PF or C positions because of his height and speed. Would be a match-up nightmare if he had any offensive game to speak of, sadly he doesn't. A product of his own athleticism, Chandler has outstanding timing on his shot-blocking, and utilizes his natural gift for dunks and offensive rebounds. Chandler's raw size and athleticism will place him high on the draft boards. Good upside.
Kwame Brown - The first boom or bust prospect of the draft. His size and athleticism has scout's drooling over the possibilities, but many scouts question his heart. He has all the tools to be great. Solid scorer and defender, but a great rebounder using his big body to box out opposing forwards. Unknown upside.
Zach Randolph - Good scoring forward with a decent feel for rebounding the ball. Could possibly be a 20/10 guy with the right training, but won't ever be much of a defender. Saying he needs work on the defensive end is like saying Stanley Roberts likes chocolate cake. Very good upside.
Eddie Griffin - Not quite a boom or bust, but he's very young. Scouts feel he would have been better served if he stayed in college for a few more years. A unique overall game, Griffin can play PF, C, or even some SF. Great shot-blocker who will find himself a future on a team just on that facet alone. Decent upside.
Al Harrington - After polishing his game in college, Harrington comes out looking like a decent prospect. Capable of playing both forward positions, Harrington will cause a lot of match-up problems on the court. With some attention at the next level, Harrington could become a solid starter or great 6th man. Good upside.
Small Forwards
Joe Johnson - Johnson has a skillset probably best suited for a SG. He's a very good scorer and can handle the ball a bit. Not much of a defender, so he will need to improve in that area. Also a below-average rebounder. Great upside.
Shane Battier - Battier was one of the best college players in America. Excellent defender who does a little bit of everything. Also a very good spot-up shooter. Can't create for himself and doesn't have much of an inside game. Very Bruce Bowen-esque but creates more turnovers. Everyone would love to have a guy like Battier on their team. Solid upside.
Gerald Wallace - Very athletic defender. Can finish at the rim but uses his speed and length very well on the defensive end. Will get a good amount of steals, possibly be in the top 10 in the future. Young and athletic, Wallace should go pretty high in the draft. Good upside.
Richard Jefferson - Solid scorer who plays good defense. Very powerful forward who finishes strong at the rim. Could become a very good starter one day. Good upside.
Jamario Moon - A leaper. An INCREDIBLE leaper. Will win a few dunk contests in UOSLR. Decent defender who may crack the rotation at the next level, but nothing more than a career back-up. Solid upside.
Shooting Guards
Dajuan Wagner - Probably one of the most hyped players coming out of high school. Scouts felt his game would be better off if he went to college, but his draft stock would never be higher than it is now. Wagner, a player who scored 100 points in a high school game, can do just that: score. Almost similar to Allen Iverson, Wagner should have a very bright future in UOSLR with the proper development. Excellent upside.
Jason Richardson - Another leaper, but with a better overall game. Not only will he win a few dunk contests, but he'll also probably make a few All-Star games. Possibly a Vince Carter-type player, Richardson will probably go in the top 5. Great upside.
Trenton Hassell - Wow it drops off, huh? Hassell is one of those guys that everyone looks for in a 2nd string SG. That guy that will come in for 10-12 minutes, hit some shots and play some good defense. That's Trenton Hassell. Limited upside.
Charlie Bell - A smaller, less talented Joe Johnson. Bell may have a future as a back-up in UOSLR but it'll be as a scorer and nothing else. However, there is definitely a market for that. Solid upside.
Point Guards
Tony Parker - The rarest of PG breeds not named Preira, Etienne. Parker is blazingly fast with an uncanny ability of scoring inside the paint. Crafty lay-ups, unstoppable floaters, you name it. If he's in the paint, which he usually is, he's scoring. Little to no outside shot to speak of, sloppy handles, limited court vision, and sporadic defense at best, Parker definitely comes with his downsides. His unique talent and unnatural speed should place Parker in the top 3. Excellent upside.
Mo Williams - Another surprise early entrant, Mo Williams is a shooting PG through and true. Very raw and very young, Williams may go lotto or may just fall outside of it. It's hard to tell in this draft. His talent shooting the ball and upside will definitely land him in the top 15. Great upside.
Jamaal Tinsley - Solid, pass-first PG that is heading for a back-up position. Even though he has an outside chance at becoming a starter, you'll most likely see Tinsley end up as a great back-up someday. Decent upside.
Carlos Arroyo - Prototypical PG with a limited future. Arroyo is pretty much near the top of his game, which is good for competing teams. He'll probably go later in the draft, but will definitely help a team looking for a PG. Limited upside.
Raul Lopez - Lopez, not to be confused with Arroyo, has a similar game but better future. Lopez is one of those outside shots at starting kind of guys. He sees the court well and shoots the ball very well. Could be a pleasant surprise. Good upside.
Eddy Curry - Without a doubt, a big time scorer in the paint. If there's one thing he does well, it's scoring. Really. That's about it. Not a shot-blocker, but a decent man-defender because of his size. Needs to work on rebounding. Solid upside.
Samuel Dalembert - Not much of a scoring presence, but will protect the basket. A shot-blocker and defender first, Dalembert will be a highly coveted big man in the league, especially with its lack of shot-blocking. With a little improvement, Dalembert will be a very crucial starter in the league. Decent upside.
Steven Hunter - Much like Dalembert, another defender around the basket. There's quite a few in this draft. Hunter will only be good for defense, maybe a few put-backs. Decent shot-blocker. Limited upside.
Desagana Diop - Another big body to stick in the paint, but Diop is a very good rebounder as well. Great man defender, Diop will find his way into a rotation very soon and play anywhere between 15-25 minutes. Probably won't be a starter. Limited upside.
Brendan Haywood - There's a pattern here, huh? Haywood has an outside chance at becoming a starter. Good defender, solid scorer and rebounder. Decent upside.
Power Forwards
Carlos Boozer - The surprise early entrant doesn't disappoint, being the most talented big man in the class. Great scorer and good rebounder, the only thing Boozer lacks is defense. He's a solid man defender but won't be creating turnovers or blocking shots. Boozer will easily be a 20/10 kind of guy in the future. Great upside.
Tyson Chandler - Chandler lacks the frame, but can play both the PF or C positions because of his height and speed. Would be a match-up nightmare if he had any offensive game to speak of, sadly he doesn't. A product of his own athleticism, Chandler has outstanding timing on his shot-blocking, and utilizes his natural gift for dunks and offensive rebounds. Chandler's raw size and athleticism will place him high on the draft boards. Good upside.
Kwame Brown - The first boom or bust prospect of the draft. His size and athleticism has scout's drooling over the possibilities, but many scouts question his heart. He has all the tools to be great. Solid scorer and defender, but a great rebounder using his big body to box out opposing forwards. Unknown upside.
Zach Randolph - Good scoring forward with a decent feel for rebounding the ball. Could possibly be a 20/10 guy with the right training, but won't ever be much of a defender. Saying he needs work on the defensive end is like saying Stanley Roberts likes chocolate cake. Very good upside.
Eddie Griffin - Not quite a boom or bust, but he's very young. Scouts feel he would have been better served if he stayed in college for a few more years. A unique overall game, Griffin can play PF, C, or even some SF. Great shot-blocker who will find himself a future on a team just on that facet alone. Decent upside.
Al Harrington - After polishing his game in college, Harrington comes out looking like a decent prospect. Capable of playing both forward positions, Harrington will cause a lot of match-up problems on the court. With some attention at the next level, Harrington could become a solid starter or great 6th man. Good upside.
Small Forwards
Joe Johnson - Johnson has a skillset probably best suited for a SG. He's a very good scorer and can handle the ball a bit. Not much of a defender, so he will need to improve in that area. Also a below-average rebounder. Great upside.
Shane Battier - Battier was one of the best college players in America. Excellent defender who does a little bit of everything. Also a very good spot-up shooter. Can't create for himself and doesn't have much of an inside game. Very Bruce Bowen-esque but creates more turnovers. Everyone would love to have a guy like Battier on their team. Solid upside.
Gerald Wallace - Very athletic defender. Can finish at the rim but uses his speed and length very well on the defensive end. Will get a good amount of steals, possibly be in the top 10 in the future. Young and athletic, Wallace should go pretty high in the draft. Good upside.
Richard Jefferson - Solid scorer who plays good defense. Very powerful forward who finishes strong at the rim. Could become a very good starter one day. Good upside.
Jamario Moon - A leaper. An INCREDIBLE leaper. Will win a few dunk contests in UOSLR. Decent defender who may crack the rotation at the next level, but nothing more than a career back-up. Solid upside.
Shooting Guards
Dajuan Wagner - Probably one of the most hyped players coming out of high school. Scouts felt his game would be better off if he went to college, but his draft stock would never be higher than it is now. Wagner, a player who scored 100 points in a high school game, can do just that: score. Almost similar to Allen Iverson, Wagner should have a very bright future in UOSLR with the proper development. Excellent upside.
Jason Richardson - Another leaper, but with a better overall game. Not only will he win a few dunk contests, but he'll also probably make a few All-Star games. Possibly a Vince Carter-type player, Richardson will probably go in the top 5. Great upside.
Trenton Hassell - Wow it drops off, huh? Hassell is one of those guys that everyone looks for in a 2nd string SG. That guy that will come in for 10-12 minutes, hit some shots and play some good defense. That's Trenton Hassell. Limited upside.
Charlie Bell - A smaller, less talented Joe Johnson. Bell may have a future as a back-up in UOSLR but it'll be as a scorer and nothing else. However, there is definitely a market for that. Solid upside.
Point Guards
Tony Parker - The rarest of PG breeds not named Preira, Etienne. Parker is blazingly fast with an uncanny ability of scoring inside the paint. Crafty lay-ups, unstoppable floaters, you name it. If he's in the paint, which he usually is, he's scoring. Little to no outside shot to speak of, sloppy handles, limited court vision, and sporadic defense at best, Parker definitely comes with his downsides. His unique talent and unnatural speed should place Parker in the top 3. Excellent upside.
Mo Williams - Another surprise early entrant, Mo Williams is a shooting PG through and true. Very raw and very young, Williams may go lotto or may just fall outside of it. It's hard to tell in this draft. His talent shooting the ball and upside will definitely land him in the top 15. Great upside.
Jamaal Tinsley - Solid, pass-first PG that is heading for a back-up position. Even though he has an outside chance at becoming a starter, you'll most likely see Tinsley end up as a great back-up someday. Decent upside.
Carlos Arroyo - Prototypical PG with a limited future. Arroyo is pretty much near the top of his game, which is good for competing teams. He'll probably go later in the draft, but will definitely help a team looking for a PG. Limited upside.
Raul Lopez - Lopez, not to be confused with Arroyo, has a similar game but better future. Lopez is one of those outside shots at starting kind of guys. He sees the court well and shoots the ball very well. Could be a pleasant surprise. Good upside.
