2011 Draft Prospect Thread

bobcats3wallace · Post #621 » by **bobcats3wallace** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:32 am

Kyrie has been great. You have to think he is back to 100 percent and game ready now...he is pretty close to unstoppable right now.

GIVE ME SOME D. Williams!! The kid is an absolute stud. Probalby no way in hell he will be there hwne we pick, but man would it be a dream come true to be able to grab this kid! I would trade both our picks to move up and get him...he is going to be special.

Post #622 » by **Diop** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:43 am

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/6340 ... draft-star

Here's a positive article about Kanter but it starts with the same question that I have been asking "How does an ineligible NCAA player raise their NBA Draft stock if they can’t even play a game against their peers?"

If he hasn't been playing, are we getting a true review of his ability?

ohara · Post #623 » by **ohara** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:45 am

D. Williams playing out of his mind! He is keeping Arizona in the game single handedly!

bobcats3wallace · Post #624 » by **bobcats3wallace** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:48 am

ohara wrote:D. Williams playing out of his mind! He is keeping Arizona in the game single handedly!

Duke is playing great, really great. Kyrie is back to 100 percent, and your completely right. Without D. Williams getting anywhere close to 25 in a half they would be getting BLOWN OUT right now! I've been really impressed with Williams, not just this game either. He's got an NBA body, has a developing 3 point shot, has great explosion, good rebounding, solid defense. The kid is a momoth in the paint with blocked shots.....I want him so bad. If there is any true superstar in this class, I really think D. Williams has as good a chance as any to be that guy...he has everything you look for at the next level.

GQCoolest · Post #625 » by **GQCoolest** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:49 am

Derrick Williams is putting on an unbelievable performance. Making a case for the #1 pick regardless of who is drafting. Range, athleticism, and shining in this big moment.

GQCoolest · Post #626 » by **GQCoolest** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:51 am

D Will looks like a Jamison/Webber hybrid. Basically, a ridiculously talented tweener 3/4.

bobcats3wallace · Post #627 » by **bobcats3wallace** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:58 am

GQCoolest wrote:D Will looks like a Jamison/Webber hybrid. Basically, a ridiculously talented tweener 3/4.

I think he will project very nicely as a 3 on the NBA level. He is really starting to develop an outside shot, which would be huge. But he does have the footspeed to stay wih SF's I think. He is built like Howard, and blocks shots like D Howard too. He's a beast all around, a guy you probably can build a franchise around.

The optinos to trade DJ with that NOH pick, assuming it is lottery (still hoping!), is intriguing. I think that the Clips might be a reaslitic option. There wre some rumors of some interest by them in DJ, not sure the truth of them. They have Mo Williams, but he is expiring I think? Number 14 pick + DJA for the number 8 pick, or perhaps the number 9 pick? I think that's fair. Then you could draft Kemba and Terrance Jones. Two pretty darn good young pieces...maybe a pipe dream though. Still, lots of options remain open for us! Will be an exciting summer!

dmutombo321 · Post #628 » by **dmutombo321** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:52 am

GQCoolest wrote:Derrick Williams is putting on an unbelievable performance. Making a case for the #1 pick regardless of who is drafting. Range, athleticism, and shining in this big moment.

He's been an absolute animal tonight and indeed, may have solidified his hold on the #1. His brute post game and automatic outside jumper are well documented but, more than anything, I came away impressed with his ballhandling. Long reported as an achiles heel to his game, I thought it was surprisingly decent; he sure isnt any jamal mashburn but he's not a micheal beasley either. There's much work for him still to do there to be sure but I think he can make the move to SF and will present a matchup nightmare for opponents.

He also showed a dead eye demeanor exhibited some leadership qualities. Theres a high probability he's a franchise player. The only negative I took was his sub par court awareness in passing out of doubles to find teammates.

Sadly, it doesnt look like we'll have a shot at him unless we get lucky and win the lotto to draw a top 3 selection.

SWedd523 · Post #629 » by **SWedd523** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:01 am

My prediction of Arizona to the Final Four is looking great.

My East and West brackets have been perfect save for the San Diego State loss. My Southeast/Southwest? OUCH

Jaruff · Post #630 » by **Jaruff** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:12 am

SWEDD523 wrote:My prediction of Arizona to the Final Four is looking great.

My East and West brackets have been perfect save for the San Diego State loss. My Southeast/Southwest? OUCH

I think I had too much drink when I did mine. :lol:

Damn you super sleeper pick Michigan State but praise UConn. If that team can win five straight Big East tournament games in five days or whatever it was, I don't see why they can't win six more games.

Post #631 » by **fatlever** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:22 am

jimmer really showed his warts apparently tonight. didnt see the game but heard his defense was atrocious and he took way too many bad shots. not feeling him at all. definitely 3rd on my rankings between kemba, brandon and jimmer.

and derrick williams... wow.

Eoghan · Post #632 » by **Eoghan** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:15 am

Jimmer is a white Eddie House. That's it.

Stun704 · Post #633 » by **Stun704** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:49 am

Derrick Williams = 2nd comming of Grandmama Johnson

penquin11 · Post #634 » by **penquin11** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:59 am

If there was ever doubt about my man Derek Williams its now gone. Against duke last night he went off for 32 points and 13 rebounds to lead his team to the huuuuuge upset (odds: duke 81% zona 19%)!!!!!!

countryboi · Post #635 » by **countryboi** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:40 pm

Stun704 wrote:Derrick Williams = 2nd comming of Grandmama Johnson

he is taller than him too....dude is a legit 6'7 6'8

ohara · Post #636 » by **ohara** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 1:16 pm

DW definitely showed he is worthy of Top 3 consideration. Will be terrific.

countryboi · Post #637 » by **countryboi** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 1:29 pm

DW has kinda of reminds me of melo to bad he will not be around when we pick. I would love him here

freakon0mics · Post #638 » by **freakon0mics** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:23 pm

I do see a lot of Grandmama in DW. His versatility makes him unstoppable to guard. A frontcourt of him and Tyrus would be undersized somewhat but it will be the most mobile in the league.

bobcats3wallace · Post #639 » by **bobcats3wallace** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:06 pm

countryboi wrote:DW has kinda of reminds me of melo to bad he will not be around when we pick. I would love him here

I was thinking the exact same thing watching him! I'm telling you, he will be the superstar of the class. He is a guy you can biuld your team around...man I wish we could get our hands on him.

dmutombo321 · Post #640 » by **dmutombo321** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:24 pm

If he falls to the 4-5 range (which is probably unlikely following his performance), I'd go as far as saying that I'd deal both picks if it allowed us to move up and select him.

With a mobile 4 on our team (Tyrus), Williams could play 3 on offense and let Tyrus check the more mobile 3s on the defensive end.

I think DW and Irving have moved into a class of their own.