Officlal Prospect thread

[NewWolvesOrder]

I like the idea of Pacers' pick for Sessions plus Jazz' pick or B'cats pick, but it all depends how those picks end up.

[Esohny]

Longer ot taller? there's no way you can know the length of Aldrich before his wingspan and standing reach is measured, but I can put money that he's going to be longer than Big Al and his standing reach of 9''2.

I don't know his standing reach (which is more important), but I've seen a few reports that he measured out at a 7'4" or 7'5" wingspan at Lebron's camp.

I read that he was 6'11'' in stocking feet and had a 7'4'' wingspan. Definitely has legit center size/length.

[Esohny]

Question on Warren:

I've seen him dropping into the low teens on some mocks. If he was available with the charlotte pick, would the value be too good to pass up?

[wildvikeswolves]

Question on Warren:

I've seen him dropping into the low teens on some mocks. If he was available with the charlotte pick, would the value be too good to pass up?

we probly wont get teh chance after we trade up using our other 2 first round picks for Xavier Henry

[big3_8_19_21]

ugh...I don't like Warren, but at that point, we'd pretty much have to. That's difficult, though. There's no way we could pair Warren and Flynn, but the value is just so good there. If I thought it was a possibility that he would be there, I would look around the league to see who would be interested in trading for him and line something up before hand just in case.

[big3_8_19_21]

Xavier Henry would be a perfect fit for us. I think Scotty Hopson deserves a look too. Super athlete, great shooting over 50% from 3.

[Esohny]

I agree on Henry; I think he's a great talent and a great fit at SG. I'd be pretty happy if we used our 2 later picks and other assets to grab another top 10 pick and take Wes Johnson/Turner/Aminu as SF and Henry as SG.

Option 2 with a 2nd lottery pick would be pick Henry and Aldrich and sign or S&T Rudy Gay.


I asked about Warren because I know there are some people who like him, but recognize his possible size/position issues. Just curious where we're putting his value so far.

[john2jer]

J2J's non-conference Wolves draftboard*
*subject to change
1. John Wall - Best player in the draft
2. Evan Turner - Top 3 talent, plays a position of desperate need
3. Derrick Favors - Top 3 talent, could become 3rd big, or allow Wolves to move a big for other help
4. Cole Aldrich - Center the Wolves have needed, 3rd big in rotation
5. Xavier Henry - Great size, great shooter, good athleticism, tools to be good defender
6. Wesley Johnson - Great shooter, age and other concerns
7. Stanley Robinson - AK47 type combo forward who can block shots, peaked?
8. Willie Warren - BPA, Big time scorer, under-sized, chucker?
9. Ed Davis - BPA, someone has to be moved of our 3 PFs
10. Al-Farouq Aminu - BPA, very athletic, young project, position? Ndubi Ebi?

[Casperkid23]

J2J's non-conference Wolves draftboard*
*subject to change
1. John Wall - Best player in the draft
2. Evan Turner - Top 3 talent, plays a position of desperate need
3. Derrick Favors - Top 3 talent, could become 3rd big, or allow Wolves to move a big for other help
4. Cole Aldrich - Center the Wolves have needed, 3rd big in rotation
5. Xavier Henry - Great size, great shooter, good athleticism, tools to be good defender
6. Wesley Johnson - Great shooter, age and other concerns
7. Stanley Robinson - AK47 type combo forward who can block shots, peaked?
8. Willie Warren - BPA, Big time scorer, under-sized, chucker?
9. Ed Davis - BPA, someone has to be moved of our 3 PFs
10. Al-Farouq Aminu - BPA, very athletic, young project, position? Ndubi Ebi?

I like seeing more and more boards, especially with reasoning. Just to offer my two cents on it, the only thing I have a big problem with is Robinson at #7. However, if you're a Robinson fan, then I guess you can stick by him come thick and thin, because he certainly has the physical tools.

The rest, I'd only have to move them a few spots so it's nothing to offer up contention about.

[john2jer]

I like Stanley Robinson. I think he's a great combo forward that could help protect the basket like AK47, but he's also a great man defender, so more of a Gerald Wallace type. He has ok range, not taking a lot, but hitting the ones he does take. He kid can flat out play defense, and he's very athletic.

With Love's ability to step out, Robinson can do his work on lobs near the basket.

Keep in mind my above board was more for Wolves needs. I passed on, or moved guys down, who the Wolves would have no need for. I don't think Stanley Robinson will get drafted 7th, he'll slide down behind Warren, Davis, Aminu, and others when other teams are considered.

[TheProdigy]

There's a new highlight reel of Wes Johnson on youtube, check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAzX5obh7wI

@ :28 seconds

It's pretty rare to find someone with his combination of athleticism and shooting ability.

[Foye]

There's a new highlight reel of Wes Johnson on youtube, check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAzX5obh7wI

@ :28 seconds

It's pretty rare to find someone with his combination of athleticism and shooting ability.

Gotta give him some credit he has got sick hoops.

[hotshotschamp]

Wesley Johnson is ultra athletic, and can shoot the rock, that is big in transitioning to the nba. He also gets a good amount of block shots which I like to see and steals.

If we don't get one of ( wall, favors, turner) he's the guy I want. Probably Henry right behind him.

[PeeDee]

Can shoot. Can defend. Can finish on the break.

I don't see why Wes Johnson isn't higher up on yalls boards, he is exactly what all our biggest needs are.

[slinky]

How high do you think he should be?

[Foye]

I guess his age is an issue. I'd hesitate to pick him with our own pick right now. Trading up the Charlotte pick seems about right, but not with our own pick.

[john2jer]

Can shoot. Can defend. Can finish on the break.

I don't see why Wes Johnson isn't higher up on yalls boards, he is exactly what all our biggest needs are.

Wes Johnson is 6th on my board. Any higher than that just seems stupid. He turns 23 years old shortly after the draft, and he went to about 42 different colleges/prep schools after graduating from high school. Like I said before, he's not necessarily a bad character, but something doesn't ring right there.

No way he belongs in the top 3. Xavier Henry can do everything that Wes can do, maybe not QUITE as athletic, but still a good athlete in his own right, plus X is 4 years younger.

[dunkonu21]

*subject to change

Understatement of your lifetime

[PeeDee]

I have WJ above Aldrich and Henry for sure. Wes is definitely more of an athlete than Henry is. Plus he's shown a lot more on the defensive end too. 23 is a fine age for someone thats ready for the NBA right now. It's not like he'll be slowing down any time soon.

1) Wall
2) Favors (to Trade)*
3) Turner
4) Johnson
5) Aldrich
6) Henry
7) ALFA

*if Favors can't be traded for a worthwhile package, I'd have no problems taking Turner @ 2.

[john2jer]

*subject to change

Understatement of your lifetime

Hey, I don't know what that's supposed to mean, but I feel I should be offended.


As far as Wes Johnson, I just have a hard time spending a top pick like that on a guy who's already older than our entire core except Al Jefferson. I have concerns that he's peaked. And seriously, what's up with the 23 different schools he's gone to? Don't get me wrong, he's a great player, but no chance I rate him higher than Henry, who's maybe slightly lower than him currently, but still 4 years younger. Henry has a hell of a lot more potential, and we're not a team that's built to win now. We're building a dynasty for the future. Wes Johnson seems to fit more with teams like the Wizards, Raptors, and Pistons. Henry has better size for his position, gets to the line, and is a much better FT shooter. Again, while being 4 years younger. Henry puts up comparable, or better, stats across the board. Johnson's edge is in rebounding and shot blocking, but that comes from playing different positions, and Henry's team not needing him for that. Johnson also was an "ok" shooter at best coming into this year.

Don't get me wrong, Wesley Johnson is a nice player, but I'm not falling out of my shoes to take him with our first pick unless we drop to 6th or later. My interest with him is comparable with Cole Aldrich right now. I'd rather have Xavier Henry than both when considering what we have on our team. I think his potential is through the roof. Not as high as Wall or Turner, but he's tops of that next group. Probably much higher than some people at this point, but it's exactly how I felt about Tyreke Evans at the beginning of last season, as well.