Post by Kruwaukee on Jun 10, 2010 19:52:49 GMT -5
San Antonio Spurs
First Round
7 - San Antonio Spurs - C.J. Leslie SF 6'8'' 210 20 B C C+ C+ C A
25 - San Antonio Spurs - FORFEIT
2nd Round
7 - San Antonio Spurs - Manny Harris SG 6'5'' 190 23 C+ C+ B- B- C C
29 - San Antonio Spurs - Sean Mosley SG 6'4'' 205 23 C B C- C C- C
Overview - The Spurs got some serious athletes in this draft. CJ Leslie is arguably the best athlete in the draft. I'm curious where he settles on a position because he can play the point guard or move up to play the 4. Manny Harris is also versatile playing anywhere from 1-3. Sean Mosley is as tough as they come. He's a hardnosed player from Maryland who knows how to get to the rim.
Grade: A-
Denver Nuggets
First Round
17-Denver Nuggets - Tyshawn Taylor PG 6'3'' 180 22 C+ C C+ B+ C B
2nd Round
X- Denver Nuggets- None
Overview - Nuggets really didn't draft a need by getting Taylor. Taylor will provide stable minutes from the bench and could turn into a super sub. Taylor and Wall the KU and UK special.
Grade: D+
Milwaukee Bucks
First Round
8-Milwaukee Bucks - Tristan Thompson SF 6'9'' 233 20 B C- D B+ C+ B
Second Round
X-Milwaukee Bucks- None
Overview - The Bucks needed a true big man and passed up on Kanter to take the BPA in Tristian Thompson. One can't argue against Thompson's talent or potential. He came into the draft as one of the best defenders and could provide the Bucks with another draft steal.
Grade: B+
Seattle Supersonics
First Round
29-Seattle Supersonics - Ari Stewart SF 6'7'' 195 21 C+ B- D C+ C- B
Second Round
X- Seattle Supersonics- None
Overview- Seattle acquired the last pick in the draft via the Clippers from the Milwaukee Bucks for a future 2nd round pick. Great value in that aspect however the selection of Ari Stewart wasn't exactly Gold.
Grade: C-
Charlotte Hornets
First Round
5-Charlotte Hornets - Zeke Marshall C 7'0'' 235 21 C D- F+ B+ C+ A
Second Round
3- Charlotte Hornets- Beas Hamga C 7'0'' 225 22 C C- D C+ C+ A
Overview - I was very surprised on draft day when the Hornets selected Zeke Marshall with the 5th overall pick. They must really value his defense a lot because he doesn't appear to offer much more. I thought for sure that Derrick Williams, Tristian Thompson, and CJ Leslie would have went before Zeke. The Hornets reached again on "potential" selecting Hamga in the 2nd round. Its obvious they're looking for size and defense.
Grade: C
Detroit Pistons
First Round
12-Detroit Pistons - Abdul Gaddy PG 6'3'' 174 20 C+ C B- B- D A
Second Round
13-Detroit Pistons- Festus Ezeli C 6'11'' 255 20 C+ C- D+ C+ C+ B
Overview - I swear the weirder the name the higher chance that player has to being drafted by the Detroit Pistons. Gaddy is a very solid pick and should be beloved by the Piston faithful. They certainly need stability out of the PG position and Gaddy should give them just that.
Grade: B
Sacramento Kings
First Round
X-Sacramento Kings- None
Second Round
11-Sacramento Kings- Al Nolen PG 6'1'' 180 23 C C+ C+ B D+ D
Overview - It's still all about Ricky Rubio in Sac town. No one was focused on this draft class. The Kings selected Al Nolen in the 2nd round to backup their PG Ricky Rubio. Nolen will be a long shot to make the roster for the season.
Grade: F
New Jersey Nets
First Round
19-New Jersey Nets - Klay Thompson SF 6'6'' 187 22 C+ B C C D+ B-
2nd Round
5 - New Jersey Nets - Mike Rosario SG 6'2'' 170 22 C+ C+ C C+ C- B
Overview - I like New Jersey's 2nd round selection more than their first. Klay Thompson looks like a 4 year contract that will be undesirable. Rosario does offer some upside being able to play either guard spot. His first TC will be telling.
Grade: C+
Dallas Mavericks
First Round
3-Dallas Mavericks - Kyrie Irving PG 6'1'' 172 20 C+ B- B C+ D A
Second Round
2-Dallas Mavericks-Xavier Gibson C 6'11'' 230 21 C D D- A- C B
Overview - The Mavericks have appeared to do it again. A wonderful draft for Kobe and co. Kyrie Irving is a franchise caliber player and Gibson was excellent value for the 2nd round having better defensive ratings than most lotto picks.
Grade: A+
Orlando Magic
First Round
X-Orlando Magic - None
Second Round
17 - Orlando Magic - Murphy Holloway SF 6'7'' 225 24 C+ D- C- C+ C+ B
Overview - The Magic were absentee for the first round but bounced back and selected Murphy Holloway who fills their hardcap needs.
Grade: D
Boston Celtics
First Round
6-Boston Celtics - Derrick Williams PF 6'9'' 230 20 B D+ D- C+ C+ A
Second Round
6 - Boston Celtics - Taylor Battle PG 5'11'' 160 24 C C+ B- B- D+ C
Overview - Loving the selection of Derrick Williams. I think Williams might be one of the better players coming out of this draft class. Taylor Battle was also solid value in the 2nd round will play a pivotal role off the bench.
Grade: A
Houston Rockets
First Round
X-Houston Rockets - None
Second Round
26 - Houston Rockets - Curtis Kelly PF 6'8'' 239 23 B- C- C- B- C+ C
Overview - The Rockets weren't around in the first round but they acquired the New York product Curtis Kelly by way of Kansas St. Kelly is a crafty scorer who should be pretty productive in a backup role.
Grade: B-
Minnesota Timberwolves
First round
16 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Kawhi Leonard SF 6'7'' 225 21 B- C- D+ C+ B B
Second Round
16 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Senario Hillman SG 6'4'' 188 24 B C- C+ B- C C
Overview - The Timberwolves are another team who may have acquired better talent in the 2nd round than they did in the first round. Hillman somehow managed to slip all the way in to the mid 2nd round. Luckily for Trunks the great draft mods selected Hillman for him.
Grade: B
Vancouver Grizzlies
First Round
26 - Vancouver Grizzlies - Iman Shumpert SG 6'4'' 200 22 C+ C+ C+ B- D B
Second Round
27 - Vancouver Grizzlies - Elijah Millsap SF 6'6'' 210 24 B- B- C- C C- D
Overview - The Grizzlies took a flyer on once highly touted Iman Shumpert hoping that he could regain some form and keep developing. They also were able to land Milsap a versatile scorer late in the 2nd round potentially being a big time steal.
Grade: B-
Philadelphia 76ers
First Round
14 - Philadelphia 76ers - Josh Smith C 6'9'' 300 20 B+ D D C+ C A
Overview - Fat people rule. Josh Smith could be the next Eddy Curry in UOSLR. He should have a solid career for the 76ers and he was definitely a very good value pick at 14.
Grade: B+
Phoenix Suns
First Round
13 - Phoenix Suns - Kenny Boynton SG 6'2'' 170 22 B C+ C B- D+ B
Overview - The Suns got potentially a big time scoring guard midway through the first round. Boynton was a really good pick for the Suns who have had a great history of drafting studs.
Grade: B+
Atlanta Hawks
First Round
21 - Atlanta Hawks - Wally Judge PF 6'8'' 230 22 B D- D- C+ C+ B
Second Round
X-Atlanta Hawks-None
Overview - Jay looks to continue his woeful ways in Atlanta
Grade: C+
Portland Trailblazers
First Round
X-Portland Trailblazers - None
Second round
X-Portland Trailblazers- None
Overview - Incomplete with no draft picks. CC went for bust last season.
Grade: INC
New York Knicks
First round
9 - New York Knicks - Enes Kanter PF 6'10'' 245 20 B- C- D C B A
Second Round
9 - New York Knicks -Yancy Gates PF 6'9'' 260 23 B- D D C+ C+ C
Overview - The Knicks could have lucked out having Kanter fall to them at #9. Kanter is a huge boom or bust but either way it was a great selection by the New York Knicks. They also stuck in the Big East selecting the monster out of Cincinnati Yancy Gates
Grade: A-
Toronto Raptors
First Round
27-Toronto Raptors - Omar Samhan C 6'11'' 265 23 B C- D C B D
Second Round
19-Toronto Raptors-NeManja Bjelica SF 6'10'' 223 22 C C C C C B
Overview: Patrick Patterson>>>Omar Samhan
Grade: C
Miami Heat
First Round
10 - Toronto Raptors - Reggie Bullock SG 6'7'' 190 20 C B+ C- B- C A
Second Round
8 - Toronto Raptors -Miles Plumlee PF 6'10'' 225 22 C+ C- D+ C+ C+ B
18 - Toronto Raptors - Anthony Bose SF 6'6'' 200 23 C+ C+ D+ B+ C C
OverviewSaga is the king of sending draft lists and he never misses his mark. Bullock was a very safe selection at 10 and should be solid starter in this league. He also acquired some solid one TC away guys in the 2nd round.
Grade: A
Los Angles Clippers
Overview - The Champ didn't have any picks
Grade: INC
Washington Bullets
First Round
1 - Washington Bullets - Michael Gilchrist SF 6'7'' 190 19 B- B- C C+ C+ A
20 - Washington Bullets - Aaric Murray C 6'10'' 250 22 C+ C- D B B B
Second Round
1 - Washington Bullets - Erving Walker PG 5'8'' 140 22 C B+ B C+ D- C
Overview - Even if the Bullets didn't have the first overall pick they still would have had the best draft. Aaric Murray with the 20th overall pick was a huge steal. Murray flew under the radar playing in the A-10 in college for LaSalle in Philly however he is a serious talent. Few remember him but he was a Mcdonalds All-American in highschool. The Bullets were also able to get Erving Walker in the 2nd round who should be a clone of Earl Boykins.
Grade: A+++
Indiana Pacers
Second Round
28 - Indiana Pacers - John Shurna PF 6'8'' 242 23 B- D+ D C C+ C
Overview: Shurna won't make the opening day roster
Grade: F
Utah Jazz
First Round
2 - Utah Jazz - Alex Oriakhi PF 6'9'' 240 22 C+ D D B+ A- C
Second Round
4 - Utah Jazz - Larry Drew PG 6'0'' 170 22 C+ C+ B- C D B
Overview: With the most controversial pick in the draft the Utah Jazz with auto selected Alex Oriakhi out of UConn with the 2nd overall pick. Few can question his draft readiness but potential is a concern especially at #2. The Jazz failed to make any of their own picks but faired well with Larry Drew in the 2nd round. Drew could develop into a key backup and even spot starter.
Grade: B
First Round
7 - San Antonio Spurs - C.J. Leslie SF 6'8'' 210 20 B C C+ C+ C A
25 - San Antonio Spurs - FORFEIT
2nd Round
7 - San Antonio Spurs - Manny Harris SG 6'5'' 190 23 C+ C+ B- B- C C
29 - San Antonio Spurs - Sean Mosley SG 6'4'' 205 23 C B C- C C- C
Overview - The Spurs got some serious athletes in this draft. CJ Leslie is arguably the best athlete in the draft. I'm curious where he settles on a position because he can play the point guard or move up to play the 4. Manny Harris is also versatile playing anywhere from 1-3. Sean Mosley is as tough as they come. He's a hardnosed player from Maryland who knows how to get to the rim.
Grade: A-
Denver Nuggets
First Round
17-Denver Nuggets - Tyshawn Taylor PG 6'3'' 180 22 C+ C C+ B+ C B
2nd Round
X- Denver Nuggets- None
Overview - Nuggets really didn't draft a need by getting Taylor. Taylor will provide stable minutes from the bench and could turn into a super sub. Taylor and Wall the KU and UK special.
Grade: D+
Milwaukee Bucks
First Round
8-Milwaukee Bucks - Tristan Thompson SF 6'9'' 233 20 B C- D B+ C+ B
Second Round
X-Milwaukee Bucks- None
Overview - The Bucks needed a true big man and passed up on Kanter to take the BPA in Tristian Thompson. One can't argue against Thompson's talent or potential. He came into the draft as one of the best defenders and could provide the Bucks with another draft steal.
Grade: B+
Seattle Supersonics
First Round
29-Seattle Supersonics - Ari Stewart SF 6'7'' 195 21 C+ B- D C+ C- B
Second Round
X- Seattle Supersonics- None
Overview- Seattle acquired the last pick in the draft via the Clippers from the Milwaukee Bucks for a future 2nd round pick. Great value in that aspect however the selection of Ari Stewart wasn't exactly Gold.
Grade: C-
Charlotte Hornets
First Round
5-Charlotte Hornets - Zeke Marshall C 7'0'' 235 21 C D- F+ B+ C+ A
Second Round
3- Charlotte Hornets- Beas Hamga C 7'0'' 225 22 C C- D C+ C+ A
Overview - I was very surprised on draft day when the Hornets selected Zeke Marshall with the 5th overall pick. They must really value his defense a lot because he doesn't appear to offer much more. I thought for sure that Derrick Williams, Tristian Thompson, and CJ Leslie would have went before Zeke. The Hornets reached again on "potential" selecting Hamga in the 2nd round. Its obvious they're looking for size and defense.
Grade: C
Detroit Pistons
First Round
12-Detroit Pistons - Abdul Gaddy PG 6'3'' 174 20 C+ C B- B- D A
Second Round
13-Detroit Pistons- Festus Ezeli C 6'11'' 255 20 C+ C- D+ C+ C+ B
Overview - I swear the weirder the name the higher chance that player has to being drafted by the Detroit Pistons. Gaddy is a very solid pick and should be beloved by the Piston faithful. They certainly need stability out of the PG position and Gaddy should give them just that.
Grade: B
Sacramento Kings
First Round
X-Sacramento Kings- None
Second Round
11-Sacramento Kings- Al Nolen PG 6'1'' 180 23 C C+ C+ B D+ D
Overview - It's still all about Ricky Rubio in Sac town. No one was focused on this draft class. The Kings selected Al Nolen in the 2nd round to backup their PG Ricky Rubio. Nolen will be a long shot to make the roster for the season.
Grade: F
New Jersey Nets
First Round
19-New Jersey Nets - Klay Thompson SF 6'6'' 187 22 C+ B C C D+ B-
2nd Round
5 - New Jersey Nets - Mike Rosario SG 6'2'' 170 22 C+ C+ C C+ C- B
Overview - I like New Jersey's 2nd round selection more than their first. Klay Thompson looks like a 4 year contract that will be undesirable. Rosario does offer some upside being able to play either guard spot. His first TC will be telling.
Grade: C+
Dallas Mavericks
First Round
3-Dallas Mavericks - Kyrie Irving PG 6'1'' 172 20 C+ B- B C+ D A
Second Round
2-Dallas Mavericks-Xavier Gibson C 6'11'' 230 21 C D D- A- C B
Overview - The Mavericks have appeared to do it again. A wonderful draft for Kobe and co. Kyrie Irving is a franchise caliber player and Gibson was excellent value for the 2nd round having better defensive ratings than most lotto picks.
Grade: A+
Orlando Magic
First Round
X-Orlando Magic - None
Second Round
17 - Orlando Magic - Murphy Holloway SF 6'7'' 225 24 C+ D- C- C+ C+ B
Overview - The Magic were absentee for the first round but bounced back and selected Murphy Holloway who fills their hardcap needs.
Grade: D
Boston Celtics
First Round
6-Boston Celtics - Derrick Williams PF 6'9'' 230 20 B D+ D- C+ C+ A
Second Round
6 - Boston Celtics - Taylor Battle PG 5'11'' 160 24 C C+ B- B- D+ C
Overview - Loving the selection of Derrick Williams. I think Williams might be one of the better players coming out of this draft class. Taylor Battle was also solid value in the 2nd round will play a pivotal role off the bench.
Grade: A
Houston Rockets
First Round
X-Houston Rockets - None
Second Round
26 - Houston Rockets - Curtis Kelly PF 6'8'' 239 23 B- C- C- B- C+ C
Overview - The Rockets weren't around in the first round but they acquired the New York product Curtis Kelly by way of Kansas St. Kelly is a crafty scorer who should be pretty productive in a backup role.
Grade: B-
Minnesota Timberwolves
First round
16 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Kawhi Leonard SF 6'7'' 225 21 B- C- D+ C+ B B
Second Round
16 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Senario Hillman SG 6'4'' 188 24 B C- C+ B- C C
Overview - The Timberwolves are another team who may have acquired better talent in the 2nd round than they did in the first round. Hillman somehow managed to slip all the way in to the mid 2nd round. Luckily for Trunks the great draft mods selected Hillman for him.
Grade: B
Vancouver Grizzlies
First Round
26 - Vancouver Grizzlies - Iman Shumpert SG 6'4'' 200 22 C+ C+ C+ B- D B
Second Round
27 - Vancouver Grizzlies - Elijah Millsap SF 6'6'' 210 24 B- B- C- C C- D
Overview - The Grizzlies took a flyer on once highly touted Iman Shumpert hoping that he could regain some form and keep developing. They also were able to land Milsap a versatile scorer late in the 2nd round potentially being a big time steal.
Grade: B-
Philadelphia 76ers
First Round
14 - Philadelphia 76ers - Josh Smith C 6'9'' 300 20 B+ D D C+ C A
Overview - Fat people rule. Josh Smith could be the next Eddy Curry in UOSLR. He should have a solid career for the 76ers and he was definitely a very good value pick at 14.
Grade: B+
Phoenix Suns
First Round
13 - Phoenix Suns - Kenny Boynton SG 6'2'' 170 22 B C+ C B- D+ B
Overview - The Suns got potentially a big time scoring guard midway through the first round. Boynton was a really good pick for the Suns who have had a great history of drafting studs.
Grade: B+
Atlanta Hawks
First Round
21 - Atlanta Hawks - Wally Judge PF 6'8'' 230 22 B D- D- C+ C+ B
Second Round
X-Atlanta Hawks-None
Overview - Jay looks to continue his woeful ways in Atlanta
Grade: C+
Portland Trailblazers
First Round
X-Portland Trailblazers - None
Second round
X-Portland Trailblazers- None
Overview - Incomplete with no draft picks. CC went for bust last season.
Grade: INC
New York Knicks
First round
9 - New York Knicks - Enes Kanter PF 6'10'' 245 20 B- C- D C B A
Second Round
9 - New York Knicks -Yancy Gates PF 6'9'' 260 23 B- D D C+ C+ C
Overview - The Knicks could have lucked out having Kanter fall to them at #9. Kanter is a huge boom or bust but either way it was a great selection by the New York Knicks. They also stuck in the Big East selecting the monster out of Cincinnati Yancy Gates
Grade: A-
Toronto Raptors
First Round
27-Toronto Raptors - Omar Samhan C 6'11'' 265 23 B C- D C B D
Second Round
19-Toronto Raptors-NeManja Bjelica SF 6'10'' 223 22 C C C C C B
Overview: Patrick Patterson>>>Omar Samhan
Grade: C
Miami Heat
First Round
10 - Toronto Raptors - Reggie Bullock SG 6'7'' 190 20 C B+ C- B- C A
Second Round
8 - Toronto Raptors -Miles Plumlee PF 6'10'' 225 22 C+ C- D+ C+ C+ B
18 - Toronto Raptors - Anthony Bose SF 6'6'' 200 23 C+ C+ D+ B+ C C
OverviewSaga is the king of sending draft lists and he never misses his mark. Bullock was a very safe selection at 10 and should be solid starter in this league. He also acquired some solid one TC away guys in the 2nd round.
Grade: A
Los Angles Clippers
Overview - The Champ didn't have any picks
Grade: INC
Washington Bullets
First Round
1 - Washington Bullets - Michael Gilchrist SF 6'7'' 190 19 B- B- C C+ C+ A
20 - Washington Bullets - Aaric Murray C 6'10'' 250 22 C+ C- D B B B
Second Round
1 - Washington Bullets - Erving Walker PG 5'8'' 140 22 C B+ B C+ D- C
Overview - Even if the Bullets didn't have the first overall pick they still would have had the best draft. Aaric Murray with the 20th overall pick was a huge steal. Murray flew under the radar playing in the A-10 in college for LaSalle in Philly however he is a serious talent. Few remember him but he was a Mcdonalds All-American in highschool. The Bullets were also able to get Erving Walker in the 2nd round who should be a clone of Earl Boykins.
Grade: A+++
Indiana Pacers
Second Round
28 - Indiana Pacers - John Shurna PF 6'8'' 242 23 B- D+ D C C+ C
Overview: Shurna won't make the opening day roster
Grade: F
Utah Jazz
First Round
2 - Utah Jazz - Alex Oriakhi PF 6'9'' 240 22 C+ D D B+ A- C
Second Round
4 - Utah Jazz - Larry Drew PG 6'0'' 170 22 C+ C+ B- C D B
Overview: With the most controversial pick in the draft the Utah Jazz with auto selected Alex Oriakhi out of UConn with the 2nd overall pick. Few can question his draft readiness but potential is a concern especially at #2. The Jazz failed to make any of their own picks but faired well with Larry Drew in the 2nd round. Drew could develop into a key backup and even spot starter.
Grade: B
booooooooooooo I hope Bullock improves some, Plumlee and Bose could still find a place on the playing roster!!