The PD NBA Draft:
1. Blake Griffin -------- Los Angeles Clippers
Who does Memphis take #2?
Here is their current roster, draft history & a few options for the pick.
I will be adding more options as the draft gets past the first couple selections.
Write in votes will be an option for the length of the draft.
Here's the current Memphis roster:
Center
Marc Gasol
Darko Milicic
Chris Mihm
Hamed Haddadi
Power Forward
Darrell Arthur
Hakim Warrick
Small Forward
Rudy Gay
Quinton Ross
Darius Miles
Shooting Guard
OJ Mayo
Greg Buckner
Marko Jaric
Point Guard
Mike Conley
Mike Wiliks
Memphis Draft History:
2008: #5 Kevin Love #28 Dont'e Greene
2007: #4 Mike Conley
2006: #24 Kyle Lowry
Ricky Rubio
http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/ricky...profile-163577
Team: DKV Joventut
Birth Year: 1990
Position: PG
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 180lbs
Accolades: Spanish National Team, Spanish Under-16 National Team, Spanish Under-18 National Team, First Team All-Spanish League (08).
Scouting Report: Pistol Pete for the YouTube generation.
Strengths: Incredible passer - has excellent court vision and is a creative passer. Very unselfish - prefers to set up teammates rather than score. Disruptive presence on defense - quick feet and hands - led the Spanish League in steals last season; averaged 3.2 swipes per game as a 16-year-old in the Euroleague. Fantastic ball handler - very elusive, tons of moves. Has blow-by speed with the ball - can get by his defender and into the lane. Has three-point range on his jumper. Extremely experienced - has played professionally since he was 15 - extensive international experience with Spain, including last year’s Olympics. Long wingspan - reportedly 6’9”.
Weaknesses: Needs to become a more consistent shooter. Injury and surgery done on shooting wrist caused him to miss a lot of time this past season and subsequently kept him from improving his jumper. Needs to add weight and strength. Can be too flashy at times - tries to force passes into tight coverage. Not a big scorer - only averaged in double figures in scoring once in his pro career. Still very young - especially for a point guard.
Projected 2009 Draft Range: Top three pick.
Consensus: While we compare Rubio to Pistol Pete above, Jason Kidd is probably a better comparison (passing, defense, ball handling, poor shooting). Whether he ever reaches Kidd’s lofty level is unknown, but he should be a very good NBA player regardless.
Hasheem Thabeet
http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/story...t_profile27955
College: Connecticut
Class: Junior
Position: C
Height: 7’3”
Weight: 263lbs
Accolades: Big East Defensive Player of the Year (08), Second Team All-Big East (08), Big East All-Rookie Team (07).
Scouting Report: An intimidating giant whose game is developing quickly.
Strengths: Shot blocking – Thabeet changes the game due to his swatting abilities – had a 10-block game in both his freshman and sophomore seasons. Good rebounder. Good body. Huge wingspan – helps keep loose balls alive. Strong finisher. Can run the floor well for his size. Is playing in one of the top college programs in developing NBA talent. Greatly improved player each season in college. Shoots for a very high percentage from the field.
Weaknesses: Very inexperienced – only started playing basketball a few years ago. Still a little clumsy – drops passes, throws balls away. Offensive game is still very raw and underdeveloped. Never was a big scorer in college
Projected 2009 Draft Range: Top 10 pick.
Consensus: Thabeet’s size and skill level makes his potential off the charts. With his game seeming to improve with each passing day, he looks to have a bright future in the NBA, at both ends of the floor.
Jordan Hill
http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/jorda...profile-165013
College: Arizona
Class: Junior
Position: PF
Height: 6’10”
Weight: 235lbs
Accolades: Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 (08), Pac-10 All-Defensive Team (08).
Scouting Report: An athletic, ever-improving power forward.
Strengths: Lots of potential. Game has improved tremendously each year in college. Athletic for a big man. Long wingspan. Mobile. Good at facing the hoop and taking his man off the dribble. Decent face up jumper. Nice jump hooks. Explosive leaper - attacks the rim. Great rebounder - especially on the offensive end. Uses his length and mobility to block and alter shots.
Weaknesses: Will be turning 22-years-old a month after the draft. Still inexperienced - didn’t play organized ball until late in high school. Still a raw player. Needs to bulk up and add strength. Needs to develop more of a power post up game. Has to cut down on his turnovers. Tends to get into foul trouble. Mediocre free throw shooter.
Projected 2009 Draft Range: Top five to top ten pick.
Consensus: Jordan Hill, not considered a big time prospect coming out of high school, is now on the verge of being a NBA lottery pick. If he continues to improve like he has in college, the sky is the limit for him.
1. Blake Griffin -------- Los Angeles Clippers
Who does Memphis take #2?
Here is their current roster, draft history & a few options for the pick.
I will be adding more options as the draft gets past the first couple selections.
Write in votes will be an option for the length of the draft.
Here's the current Memphis roster:
Center
Marc Gasol
Darko Milicic
Chris Mihm
Hamed Haddadi
Power Forward
Darrell Arthur
Hakim Warrick
Small Forward
Rudy Gay
Quinton Ross
Darius Miles
Shooting Guard
OJ Mayo
Greg Buckner
Marko Jaric
Point Guard
Mike Conley
Mike Wiliks
Memphis Draft History:
2008: #5 Kevin Love #28 Dont'e Greene
2007: #4 Mike Conley
2006: #24 Kyle Lowry
Ricky Rubio
http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/ricky...profile-163577
Team: DKV Joventut
Birth Year: 1990
Position: PG
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 180lbs
Accolades: Spanish National Team, Spanish Under-16 National Team, Spanish Under-18 National Team, First Team All-Spanish League (08).
Scouting Report: Pistol Pete for the YouTube generation.
Strengths: Incredible passer - has excellent court vision and is a creative passer. Very unselfish - prefers to set up teammates rather than score. Disruptive presence on defense - quick feet and hands - led the Spanish League in steals last season; averaged 3.2 swipes per game as a 16-year-old in the Euroleague. Fantastic ball handler - very elusive, tons of moves. Has blow-by speed with the ball - can get by his defender and into the lane. Has three-point range on his jumper. Extremely experienced - has played professionally since he was 15 - extensive international experience with Spain, including last year’s Olympics. Long wingspan - reportedly 6’9”.
Weaknesses: Needs to become a more consistent shooter. Injury and surgery done on shooting wrist caused him to miss a lot of time this past season and subsequently kept him from improving his jumper. Needs to add weight and strength. Can be too flashy at times - tries to force passes into tight coverage. Not a big scorer - only averaged in double figures in scoring once in his pro career. Still very young - especially for a point guard.
Projected 2009 Draft Range: Top three pick.
Consensus: While we compare Rubio to Pistol Pete above, Jason Kidd is probably a better comparison (passing, defense, ball handling, poor shooting). Whether he ever reaches Kidd’s lofty level is unknown, but he should be a very good NBA player regardless.
Hasheem Thabeet
http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/story...t_profile27955
College: Connecticut
Class: Junior
Position: C
Height: 7’3”
Weight: 263lbs
Accolades: Big East Defensive Player of the Year (08), Second Team All-Big East (08), Big East All-Rookie Team (07).
Scouting Report: An intimidating giant whose game is developing quickly.
Strengths: Shot blocking – Thabeet changes the game due to his swatting abilities – had a 10-block game in both his freshman and sophomore seasons. Good rebounder. Good body. Huge wingspan – helps keep loose balls alive. Strong finisher. Can run the floor well for his size. Is playing in one of the top college programs in developing NBA talent. Greatly improved player each season in college. Shoots for a very high percentage from the field.
Weaknesses: Very inexperienced – only started playing basketball a few years ago. Still a little clumsy – drops passes, throws balls away. Offensive game is still very raw and underdeveloped. Never was a big scorer in college
Projected 2009 Draft Range: Top 10 pick.
Consensus: Thabeet’s size and skill level makes his potential off the charts. With his game seeming to improve with each passing day, he looks to have a bright future in the NBA, at both ends of the floor.
Jordan Hill
http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/jorda...profile-165013
College: Arizona
Class: Junior
Position: PF
Height: 6’10”
Weight: 235lbs
Accolades: Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 (08), Pac-10 All-Defensive Team (08).
Scouting Report: An athletic, ever-improving power forward.
Strengths: Lots of potential. Game has improved tremendously each year in college. Athletic for a big man. Long wingspan. Mobile. Good at facing the hoop and taking his man off the dribble. Decent face up jumper. Nice jump hooks. Explosive leaper - attacks the rim. Great rebounder - especially on the offensive end. Uses his length and mobility to block and alter shots.
Weaknesses: Will be turning 22-years-old a month after the draft. Still inexperienced - didn’t play organized ball until late in high school. Still a raw player. Needs to bulk up and add strength. Needs to develop more of a power post up game. Has to cut down on his turnovers. Tends to get into foul trouble. Mediocre free throw shooter.
Projected 2009 Draft Range: Top five to top ten pick.
Consensus: Jordan Hill, not considered a big time prospect coming out of high school, is now on the verge of being a NBA lottery pick. If he continues to improve like he has in college, the sky is the limit for him.
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