2014 Draft Prospects Thread

[BeesWax]

I like him a little bit more than Noah Vonleh and a lot more than Aaron Gordon. I remember seeing him at a HS showcase and it look like he's grown a few inches since then because I thought he was going to be a SF but he's looking about 6'9" instead of 6'7" these days. I looked it up and he's averaging almost 4 blocks a game. Wow.

Don't know much about him. Can he stretch the floor?

Nope, not really, at least not yet but he has a solid handle, a decent midrange, and can dunk over anybody. His offensive game is like a poor man's Blake Griffin but that's not a insult. Mickey's offensive game is more rounded than Gordon's and more fluid than Vonleh's.

Then I am not sure he would fit next to Al. Al needs a rare forward to help him out. Vonleh could become that as he is a good defensive player now and can hit the 3.

[catch20two]

Don't know much about him. Can he stretch the floor?

Nope, not really, at least not yet but he has a solid handle, a decent midrange, and can dunk over anybody. His offensive game is like a poor man's Blake Griffin but that's not a insult. Mickey's offensive game is more rounded than Gordon's and more fluid than Vonleh's.

Then I am not sure he would fit next to Al. Al needs a rare forward to help him out. Vonleh could become that as he is a good defensive player now and can hit the 3.

I don't think we need a 3 point shooting PF to complement Big Al, just a rim protector. For instance, Anthony Davis would've been a perfect complement to Jefferson and he's not a 3 point shooting stretch 4. Mickey can shoot the midrange and he's a whole lot closer to Aldridge than Zeller. Lol. This is not to say that Mickey is perfect for us but now that Mrknowitall brought him up I think he should be on our radar. I almost forgot all about him and didn't know he was playing so well as a freshman at LSU this year.

[BeesWax]

Nope, not really, at least not yet but he has a solid handle, a decent midrange, and can dunk over anybody. His offensive game is like a poor man's Blake Griffin but that's not a insult. Mickey's offensive game is more rounded than Gordon's and more fluid than Vonleh's.

Then I am not sure he would fit next to Al. Al needs a rare forward to help him out. Vonleh could become that as he is a good defensive player now and can hit the 3.

I don't think we need a 3 point shooting PF to complement Big Al, just a rim protector. For instance, Anthony Davis would've been a perfect complement to Jefferson and he's not a 3 point shooting stretch 4. Mickey can shoot the midrange and he's a whole lot closer to Aldridge than Zeller. Lol. This is not to say that Mickey is perfect for us but now that Mrknowitall brought him up I think he should be on our radar. I almost forgot all about him and didn't know he was playing so well as a freshman at LSU this year.

The problem is clogging the lane on offense. MKG is a driver so we really need a stretch 4 with Al or the lane will get to jammed up.

[catch20two]

Then I am not sure he would fit next to Al. Al needs a rare forward to help him out. Vonleh could become that as he is a good defensive player now and can hit the 3.

I don't think we need a 3 point shooting PF to complement Big Al, just a rim protector. For instance, Anthony Davis would've been a perfect complement to Jefferson and he's not a 3 point shooting stretch 4. Mickey can shoot the midrange and he's a whole lot closer to Aldridge than Zeller. Lol. This is not to say that Mickey is perfect for us but now that Mrknowitall brought him up I think he should be on our radar. I almost forgot all about him and didn't know he was playing so well as a freshman at LSU this year.

The problem is clogging the lane on offense. MKG is a driver so we really need a stretch 4 with Al or the lane will get to jammed up.

We don't need a stretch 4. We need a stretch 2 lol because Hendo don't cut it. We're a defensive team now that we've adopted that identity. We need defenders and capable scorers. We're not gonna be a top offense regardless who we draft with our late lottery picks. We could have Ryan Anderson at PF and we still won't be a top offense.

[Diop]

two perfect PFs in history that would be ideal for the bobcats

rasheed wallace and cliff robinson - both were fantastic defenders (mostly below the rim) and both were 3pt shooters.

Brad Lohaus gets snubbed again!!!

[Eoghan]

I don't think there is a PF in this draft that can help AL out unless Aaron Gordon or Randle grow a couple of inches and develop deadly outside shooting.

[Diop]

I don't think there is a PF in this draft that can help AL out unless Aaron Gordon or Randle grow a couple of inches and develop deadly outside shooting.

any euro's??

how about that Saric fellow?

[JMAC3]

I'm beginning to like Jordan Mickey from LSU as a possible athletic defensive PF for Charlotte in the draft. Mickey is a freshman that is kind of floating under the radar that I can see entering the draft & moving up draft boards into late lottery conversation. Mickey has enough quickness to defend small forwards & stretch 4's out to the perimeter as well as the defensive prowess & length to protect the rim

Sounds like Tyrus Thomas.... So I will pass

[BigSlam]

Is Exum a 6 inch taller Kemba?

[LamarMatic7]

two perfect PFs in history that would be ideal for the bobcats

rasheed wallace and cliff robinson - both were fantastic defenders (mostly below the rim) and both were 3pt shooters.

Brad Lohaus gets snubbed again!!!

haha. add Pete Chilcutt and Matt Bullard to that list.

but, to be serious, add a third one to that list, fats - Sam Perkins

[Elden Payton]

two perfect PFs in history that would be ideal for the bobcats

rasheed wallace and cliff robinson - both were fantastic defenders (mostly below the rim) and both were 3pt shooters.

Brad Lohaus gets snubbed again!!!

haha. add Pete Chilcutt and Matt Bullard to that list.

but, to be serious, add a third one to that list, fats - Sam Perkins

I would not lie to you Lamar.

When I read fats post, Perkins was the guy I thought of!

One of my favourite players of all time.

Sleepy! Always looked higher than T-Mac.

[LamarMatic7]

Brad Lohaus gets snubbed again!!!

haha. add Pete Chilcutt and Matt Bullard to that list.

but, to be serious, add a third one to that list, fats - Sam Perkins

I would not lie to you Lamar.

When I read fats post, Perkins was the guy I thought of!

One of my favourite players of all time.

Sleepy! Always looked higher than T-Mac.

I believe you, Sik . Wouldn't accuse you of lying.

So who rounds out the all-sleepy team? We need a 2 guard and another big with T-Mac, Sam Perkins and Sleepy Floyd already on the roster. All three had suspect eye-lids and Perkins and Floyd actually played in a very calm and collected, smooth manner.

can we go with my man Lamar Odom? very cool and smooth style of play, laid back personality (before he went crazy) and he is a pot smoker, which obviously helps. the way he always yelled doesn't really fit though.

[Elden Payton]

haha. add Pete Chilcutt and Matt Bullard to that list.

but, to be serious, add a third one to that list, fats - Sam Perkins

I would not lie to you Lamar.

When I read fats post, Perkins was the guy I thought of!

One of my favourite players of all time.

Sleepy! Always looked higher than T-Mac.

I believe you, Sik . Wouldn't accuse you of lying.

So who rounds out the all-sleepy team? We need a 2 guard and another big with T-Mac, Sam Perkins and Sleepy Floyd already on the roster. All three had suspect eye-lids and Perkins and Floyd actually played in a very calm and collected, smooth manner.

can we go with my man Lamar Odom? very cool and smooth style of play, laid back personality (before he went crazy) and he is a pot smoker, which obviously helps. the way he always yelled doesn't really fit though.

Great question Lamar!

The all-shrubbery team-

Sleepy Floyd
Lloyd Daniels
Tracy McGrady
Sam Perkins
Oliver Miller

These guys looked high or played like it!

Lamar Odom is a good choice but he's quite animated compared to the herb induced zen of this team!

[LamarMatic7]

Lloyd Daniels! Now that's an awesome choice. I love the obscurity of him.

Oliver Miller is the Boris Diaw of the 90s when you think about it. 6-8, 6-9 guy with soft hands, great passing ability and good basketball IQ, yet has trouble at staying in shape and motivating himself. both fit this description, don't they? Miller could put all-you-can-eat buffets out of business though. Boris isn't really there yet, he'd spend half of his time at the buffet topless and flirting with girls.

[HornetJail]

Is Exum a 6 inch taller Kemba?

I think he is closer to James Harden than Kemba, but I'd like to see him paired with Kemba. I think they could co-exist. That is the one non-3-point shooting two-guard I would want in this league.

[Elden Payton]

Lloyd Daniels! Now that's an awesome choice. I love the obscurity of him.

Oliver Miller is the Boris Diaw of the 90s when you think about it. 6-8, 6-9 guy with soft hands, great passing ability and good basketball IQ, yet has trouble at staying in shape and motivating himself. both fit this description, don't they? Miller could put all-you-can-eat buffets out of business though. Boris isn't really there yet, he'd spend half of his time at the buffet topless and flirting with girls.

I love me some Lloyd Daniels! Call me crazy but the guy could have had an excellent NBA career if his life wasn't such a mess of the court.

Oliver Miller was underrated imo but deserved a lot of the criticism due to his weight and his inconsistent effort.

That team would be pretty good imo but not a single player would look like they were trying!!

[LamarMatic7]

Lloyd Daniels! Now that's an awesome choice. I love the obscurity of him.

Oliver Miller is the Boris Diaw of the 90s when you think about it. 6-8, 6-9 guy with soft hands, great passing ability and good basketball IQ, yet has trouble at staying in shape and motivating himself. both fit this description, don't they? Miller could put all-you-can-eat buffets out of business though. Boris isn't really there yet, he'd spend half of his time at the buffet topless and flirting with girls.

I love me some Lloyd Daniels! Call me crazy but the guy could have had an excellent NBA career if his life wasn't such a mess of the court.

Oliver Miller was underrated imo but deserved a lot of the criticism due to his weight and his inconsistent effort.

That team would be pretty good imo but not a single player would look like they were trying!!

I've read about Daniels's life in the SI Vault or somewhere and I have seen him play for the Spurs a bit as well so I do know something about him.

Provided with three decent guys off the bench (the 2011-12 Bobcats Boris Diaw?) T-Mac might have actually made it out the first round with this team.

[Elden Payton]

Lloyd Daniels! Now that's an awesome choice. I love the obscurity of him.

Oliver Miller is the Boris Diaw of the 90s when you think about it. 6-8, 6-9 guy with soft hands, great passing ability and good basketball IQ, yet has trouble at staying in shape and motivating himself. both fit this description, don't they? Miller could put all-you-can-eat buffets out of business though. Boris isn't really there yet, he'd spend half of his time at the buffet topless and flirting with girls.

I love me some Lloyd Daniels! Call me crazy but the guy could have had an excellent NBA career if his life wasn't such a mess of the court.

Oliver Miller was underrated imo but deserved a lot of the criticism due to his weight and his inconsistent effort.

That team would be pretty good imo but not a single player would look like they were trying!!

I've read about Daniels's life in the SI Vault or somewhere and I have seen him play for the Spurs a bit as well so I do know something about him.

Provided with three decent guys off the bench (the 2011-12 Bobcats Boris Diaw?) T-Mac might have actually made it out the first round with this team.

Lamar, I'd be hard pressed to name a player you didn't know about!

about advancing in the playoffs.

I agree

Diaw would have to be the sixth man on this team!

[mrknowitall215]

I'm beginning to like Jordan Mickey from LSU as a possible athletic defensive PF for Charlotte in the draft. Mickey is a freshman that is kind of floating under the radar that I can see entering the draft & moving up draft boards into late lottery conversation. Mickey has enough quickness to defend small forwards & stretch 4's out to the perimeter as well as the defensive prowess & length to protect the rim

Sounds like Tyrus Thomas.... So I will pass

The LSU Tiger lore combined with his skill sets would make that a easy comparison, but a focused Tyrus Thomas with a basketball IQ could be a really good player in the NBA, and that might be what Jordan Mickey is. I know Mickey has a better handle than Thomas, and his midrange jump shot is ahead of where's Thomas' was as a freshman at LSU, but I'd say that you are correct, that they are similar

[MasterIchiro]

Embiid moves like a guard:

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/23 ... Like-Guard