Post by ashes on Feb 4, 2010 1:01:44 GMT -5
Centers
Some solid role-players, that's about it. Pretty weak class this year.
Power Forwards
Yi Jianlian
-Very Raw
-Can play three to four positions pretty well
-Well-balanced
-Good athlete
-Not a very good post defender, will get bullied around by bigger posts
-Turnover prone
Andrea Bargnani
-Comparisons have been drawn with Dirk Nowitski
-Great shooter
-Scouts love his upside
-Terrible rebounder
-Not a shot-blocker
LaMarcus Aldridge
-Decent scorer inside and oustide
-Decent shot-blocker and rebounder
-Scouts like his talent and upside
-Not a good positional defender
-Needs to put on some muscle
Tyrus Thomas
-Excellent athlete for his size
-Strong finisher
-Explosive shot-blocker
-Often looks lost on defense
-Very turnover prone
-Scouts question his motivation
Small Forwards
Martell Webster
-Scouts feels heading to college polished his game well
-Very high on his upside
-Talented scorer
-Makes poor decisions
-Lazy on defense
Marvin Williams
-Can play PF or SF
-Scouts love his versatility and wide skill-set
-Good combination of strength and athleticism
-Doesn't create for teammates
-Not a good outside shooter
Adam Morrison
-Great scorer at the college level
-Has a mustache
-Scouts feel he may have peaked in college
Rodney Carney
-Decent scorer
-Good man defender and creates turnovers
-Doesn't turn the ball over often
-Probably won't be more than a back-up or sixth man
Shooting Guards
Gerald Green
-Impressive athlete
-Improving scorer that has garnered comparisons to Tracy McGrady
-Still raw and has lots of upside
-Makes poor decisions and turns the ball over a lot
-Scouts feel he has attitude issues that could hold him back
Brandon Roy
-One of the most complete guards in the draft
-Will compete for the #1 selection
-Good scorer and creates for teammates
-Scouts worry about past injuries hindering his future
-Needs to work on positional defense
J.J. Redick
-One of the best shooters to come out in awhile
-Smart with the ball
-Doesn't do anything else well
-Scouts don't see him being anymore than a specialist
Thabo Sefolosha
-Great defender with length and quickness
-Decent outside shooter
-Slightly turnover prone
-Not going to be an impact player at the next level
-Bright future as a 5th starter or 6th man
Shannon Brown
-Amazing leaper
-Solid scorer that can finish strong or hit the outside shot
-Needs to work on ball-handling skills
-Defense needs improvement
-Scouts question his work ethic
Point Guards
Shaun Livingston
-Has been mentioned along the lines of Sam Cassell
-Major height advantage over most point guards in the league
-Talented passer and decent ball-handler
-Will gamble for steals, but needs to improve positional defense
-Weak knee
Rajon Rondo
-Incredible slasher
-Great combination of speed and length
-Decent defender that forces turnovers
-Terrible shooter with little chance of improving
-Scouts hate his attitude
Marcus Williams
-Natural talent for finding the open man
-Decent outside shooter
-Needs to work on defense
-Probably won't be a starter in the league
-Should be an excellent back-up
Kyle Lowry
-Poor man's Rajon Rondo
-Decent jump shooter, but awful three point shooter
-Not a good passer, more of a penetrating guard
-Will be a decent back-up
Daniel Gibson
-Came out of college early, pretty raw
-Very smooth outside shot
-Doesn't handle the ball well or distribute effectively
-Poor defender
-Has upside, but scouts wonder if he can make it at the next level
Some solid role-players, that's about it. Pretty weak class this year.
Power Forwards
Yi Jianlian
-Very Raw
-Can play three to four positions pretty well
-Well-balanced
-Good athlete
-Not a very good post defender, will get bullied around by bigger posts
-Turnover prone
Andrea Bargnani
-Comparisons have been drawn with Dirk Nowitski
-Great shooter
-Scouts love his upside
-Terrible rebounder
-Not a shot-blocker
LaMarcus Aldridge
-Decent scorer inside and oustide
-Decent shot-blocker and rebounder
-Scouts like his talent and upside
-Not a good positional defender
-Needs to put on some muscle
Tyrus Thomas
-Excellent athlete for his size
-Strong finisher
-Explosive shot-blocker
-Often looks lost on defense
-Very turnover prone
-Scouts question his motivation
Small Forwards
Martell Webster
-Scouts feels heading to college polished his game well
-Very high on his upside
-Talented scorer
-Makes poor decisions
-Lazy on defense
Marvin Williams
-Can play PF or SF
-Scouts love his versatility and wide skill-set
-Good combination of strength and athleticism
-Doesn't create for teammates
-Not a good outside shooter
Adam Morrison
-Great scorer at the college level
-Has a mustache
-Scouts feel he may have peaked in college
Rodney Carney
-Decent scorer
-Good man defender and creates turnovers
-Doesn't turn the ball over often
-Probably won't be more than a back-up or sixth man
Shooting Guards
Gerald Green
-Impressive athlete
-Improving scorer that has garnered comparisons to Tracy McGrady
-Still raw and has lots of upside
-Makes poor decisions and turns the ball over a lot
-Scouts feel he has attitude issues that could hold him back
Brandon Roy
-One of the most complete guards in the draft
-Will compete for the #1 selection
-Good scorer and creates for teammates
-Scouts worry about past injuries hindering his future
-Needs to work on positional defense
J.J. Redick
-One of the best shooters to come out in awhile
-Smart with the ball
-Doesn't do anything else well
-Scouts don't see him being anymore than a specialist
Thabo Sefolosha
-Great defender with length and quickness
-Decent outside shooter
-Slightly turnover prone
-Not going to be an impact player at the next level
-Bright future as a 5th starter or 6th man
Shannon Brown
-Amazing leaper
-Solid scorer that can finish strong or hit the outside shot
-Needs to work on ball-handling skills
-Defense needs improvement
-Scouts question his work ethic
Point Guards
Shaun Livingston
-Has been mentioned along the lines of Sam Cassell
-Major height advantage over most point guards in the league
-Talented passer and decent ball-handler
-Will gamble for steals, but needs to improve positional defense
-Weak knee
Rajon Rondo
-Incredible slasher
-Great combination of speed and length
-Decent defender that forces turnovers
-Terrible shooter with little chance of improving
-Scouts hate his attitude
Marcus Williams
-Natural talent for finding the open man
-Decent outside shooter
-Needs to work on defense
-Probably won't be a starter in the league
-Should be an excellent back-up
Kyle Lowry
-Poor man's Rajon Rondo
-Decent jump shooter, but awful three point shooter
-Not a good passer, more of a penetrating guard
-Will be a decent back-up
Daniel Gibson
-Came out of college early, pretty raw
-Very smooth outside shot
-Doesn't handle the ball well or distribute effectively
-Poor defender
-Has upside, but scouts wonder if he can make it at the next level
