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Originally Posted by ProggyMan
Draft Evaluation:
1. Blake Griffin, PF Oklahoma
Will get exposed against NBA length. Upside is Boozer with more offensive game, downside is as a solid starter for 10 plus years.
2. Hasheem Thabeet, C Connecticut
Great pick, One thing I look for in college players is improvement from year to year (i.e. Thabeet). He's already a very good defensive player with a reliable 18 footer (!) and a rapidly developing offensive game. He's reportedly hit the weights hard . How hard determines his NBA ceiling.
3. James Harden, SG Arizona State
The safe pick, I would have taken Tyreke Evans. Harden should be a solid starter, but Evans has superstar potential and very little downside. Presti should have dealt this pick to a team with the hots for Rubio in exchange for a pick from a sure lottery team next year if he liked Harden more than anyone else.
4. Tyreke Evans, PG/SG Memphis
I think the guy will be the best player from this draft both next year, in 5 years, 10 years and 20 years.
5/6. Jonny Flynn/Ricky Rubio, PGs Syracuse/Spain
Rubio is overhyped, will go back to Europe or get traded, Flynn is a poor mans Chris Paul.
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1. I Blake Griffin is much more limited offensively than most people assume(poor ball handler, no go to post move). He has a sick body tho so he should be able to be ok.
2. I think Thabeet is gonna suck in the NBA. And I don't have the slightest memory of this 18-footer you speak of. Upside is a good backup in my opinion.
3. This kid just has such a solid all around game. I see him contributing from the get go. He really reminds me of Paul Pierce.
4. I don't think Evans will have much of an impact at all next year. He isn't very fast, he doesn't facilitate well at all, and he doesn't have a jump shot. He could get better, but I'm guessing he is gonna be a bust.
5/6. I really like Flynn, very similar to Chris Paul you are right. He can get to the rim, make the right play, and has a so so jumper. Plus hes tough as nails and fairly quick. However he is 5 11. I don't really know how well he will do, but I would lean towards good things. And yes I agree Rubio is really hyped up. He could be good down the line but I don't see him being effective in the NBA with that body. Plus he isn't very quick, just crafty as hell.