Post#450 » by JMAC3 » Thu May 31, 2012 11:29 pm
Sorry guys this is extremely long, but I believe has some good points on a few guys that havent been made yet... I understand if you dont read it, but I just have been mulling over this the last 24 hours and put all in one post mostly... Got carried away on MKG a bit and Drummond some too....
Okay I have put in some unique analysis on this situation......
and I still an not sure who I want to pick at the number 2 spot.....
6 prospects are possible in my mind....
Anthony Davis- could fall, but not likely.... due to injury, bad workouts, or Hornets fall in love with somebody... Dont hold your breath, he is gone, get over it, find a new Bromance...(Like Stun with T-Rob) haha
Thomas Robinson- Great possible choice.... I think if he measures at 6'10'' he is the pick. If he is under that then I think its not so clear cut. His game meshes well with Biz due to his jumper, faceup game, post game, and strong rebounding. He would let Biz focus on being defensive juggernaut and slowly develop.... I think they can coexist since they both have solid length and athletic ability... If he ends up at 6'8'' then that looks really bad as a starting front court and I think we eventually force one of the them to the bench in search of a 7 footer...
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist- I think just like Robinson, what he measure will have an impact on where he goes... If he can measure at 6'7'' then I think he is a great pick to play SF for us... If he measures 6'5'' then I think he falls out of consideration for us, because he would be more of a SG...Lets say he does measure out good and can play SF longterm... I think he brings alot of good qualities to our team... he is a winner, hardworker, great motor, good defender, good rebounder, good handles for his position, can be a playmaker in offense, and great in transition.... The problem with him is his shooting... He does not have the best form on his jumper and has kind of a slow release at the top of his jump...
This is however something that can be fixed, how are great shooters so great, they work at it, some people are born shooters, but most people have put in thousands of hours working on it, MKG is the type of guy who will not let his game have flaws, he is the hardest working player in this draft and I think he will be one of the best all around players in the league someday, He is not going to be a superstar, but I think he has the ability to be a multiple time allstar... Him and Kemba could both work on their jumpers together and become the leaders of this team for many years.... I know some of you guys do not want a guy who can not shoot the three ball great in a backcourt that already lacks a great three point shooter in Kemba and Hendo.... I think we learn to play a different style of basketball where the three point shot is dependent and we have great ball movement, get up and down the court, get to the free throw line all things MKG excells at... His shot will come later. I do not like the Gerald Wallace comparison to him, but more so the Iguodala
You have to remember that he played down in the post in highschool and even played a mixture of 3/4 alternating with TJones this season... He is still developing a perimeter game and that includes range on his jumper... I have seen his shot get better from the beginning of the season to the most recent workout video.. Much more consistent looking, quicker release, more balanced, and just looks a 100 times more confident... The most underrated skill in basketball is confidence
Bradley Beal- I like his game, wish he was at least 6-5... cant hardly start him and Kemba together longterm and expect to be a Championship team... I like his shooting and his rebounding... If we did not have Hendo already I think I would be much much higher on him... But lets say we draft Beal, Then next year we have chance at another great SG prospect... do we take them.... if we do we turn into the Timberwolves...stacked at positions while sucking at others... Our shooting Guards would be Hendo, Beal, and say Shabazz.... all are about 6-5... none really capable of playing SF... All of sudden we are kicking ourselves for drafting Beal... Where as if we fill another need and get a solid player at each position... Then we are free to grab whoever we like if they are best player available because they can add depth at least or be an upgrade... Would he even start over Hendo or would he be a combo guard off the bench...
Andre Drummond- Ultimate Boom/Bust... Do not like him for us... I think he is great bait for trading down though... If we didnt have Biz I would probably be more for him.... I think if we take him after next year everyone will be trying to decide which one to trade. I am worried about motor, translating his athleticism to basketball skills, and BBIQ...
If Drummond could not score in college it is not a good sign, he didnt even dominate the boards, the only thing he is bound to bring is a decent shot blocker.... Just because your big and athletic does not mean you are going to turn into a special player, especially when they do not show the work ethic that is needed to be a superstar... I do not think Drummond can imagine what it takes to be great at the next level let alone motivate himself to do it... He screams bust to me and we cant afford it... Its not like if does reach this so called athletcism he is going to be Shaq or Howard... At best I think you get Blake Griffin or Amare.....That is if he reaches it if he doesnt you just drafted a possible Kwame or Curry.... No Thank You... somebody else can be laughed at... I would much rather get a solid player who can lock down a position for his career... Its not like people make fun of the nets for drafting Derrick Favors and not Cousins even though Cousins is widely thought of as the better player... Because Favors is still gonna be good...
Harrison Barnes- Like him, but not at #2.... If we trade down I think he is a good selection
So recap is I think Robinson is the guy if he measure out at 6'10'' or more... If he doesnt then I move onto Kidd-Gilchrist as long as he is 6'6'' or more... He can be like an Iguodala at that height playing the 3...
I am kinda of liking the scenario of getting a 6'7'' MKG. Then next season snagging a big man to play center and let Biz slide down to PF.. Like Cody Zeller, Nerlens Noel, and there are a couple others that could be in talks Alex Len, Mitch McGary, Steven Adams... or if somehow we land Shabazz then we take him obviously and move Hendo to bench....
So this year lineup
Kemba
Hendo
MKG
Biz
Mully
Hopefully TT can refind himself and be a good role player off the bench or start over Mully. This at least gives us a prospect at each position and then we can upgrade next year where we need to at any position because we arent overloaded at any one spot.... Mully could end up being Spencer Hawes this season or better... We know what Mags is and he isnt part of future... This delays giving up on any one of young guys before we have to...
I think we hope to land Zeller who in my mind > Davis.... Then maybe we land Wiggins the next year... Its a stretch, but dont give up hope.... We can still do this without Davis, but I avoid Drummond at all costs...
New long term roster looks like
Kemba
Hendo/MKG
Wiggins
Biz
Zeller
That is a championship team....
