The Draft Prospects Thread.

[jamal99]

He's tall, well built, as athletic as any other big (with Jordan).

U say Koufos is as athletic as Jordan?

[hippos]

U say Koufos is as athletic as Jordan?

I say they are the too most athletic bigs for their size in the draft.

[Iknowball]

No Darnell Harris after he won the 3 point shoot out huh?? Look back at history...

[disco]

I say they are the too most athletic bigs for their size in the draft.

Hmm, I think Koufos definitely isn't more athletic than Ajinca, McGee or Hardin.

[i seen hippos]

Hmm, I think Koufos definitely isn't more athletic than Ajinca, McGee or Hardin.

I think he is more impressive for his size.

[danumber88]

Koufuos has alot of skill set for a C, prolly the most coming out of the draft

[i seen hippos]

Koufuos has alot of skill set for a C, prolly the most coming out of the draft

He has more naturally skill than any big not named Beasley or Love.

[monthh]

I made some major changes in my top 30. I won't go as in depth as last time because I stand by what I said, but I think this reflects a more accurate idea of the draft prospects, again with some bias taken into account.

1. Derrick Rose
2. Michael Beasley
3. Jerryd Bayless
4. O.J. Mayo
5. Eric Gordon
6. Brook Lopez
7. Danilo Gallinari
8. Kevin Love
9. Anthony Randolph
10. Darrell Arthur
11. Russell Westbrook
12. Donte Greene
13. D.J. Augustin
14. Joe Alexander
15. Kosta Koufus
16. DeAndre Jordan
17. Chase Budinger
18. Nicolas Batum
19. JaVale McGee
20. Marreese Speights
21. Roy Hibbert
22. Brandon Rush
23. Victor Claver
24. Ty Lawson
25. Chris Douglas-Roberts
26. Serge Ibaka
27. Robin Lopez
28. Mario Chalmers
29. D.J. White
30. Jason Thompson

[rfidd]

I would not be surprised to see McGee go earlier than later. At only 20, with his athleticism, height and wingspan, I don't think he will be around much past 15, if even that. He has a good outside shot and can run the floor with any other big. Gain a few pounds and toughen up a bit, he will be great.

Rick

[fatboy11]

Who the hell is Victor Claver?

I've honestly never heard that name before in my life.

[jamal99]

Who the hell is Victor Claver?

I've honestly never heard that name before in my life.

Pretty talented Spanish player, long, athletic, good speed and agility, not much of a shooter. I believe he's 6'10 PF/SF...

[fatboy11]

Pretty talented Spanish player, long, athletic, good speed and agility, not much of a shooter. I believe he's 6'10 PF/SF...

Yeah, I finally found him on NBADraft.net in next year's draft. He's an international so that's why I've never heard of him. I've kinda given up on them.

[disco]

He definitely is one of the more talented young players in Europe, but he's really young and inconsistent (understandably). He played a couple of really good games in Spain against tough competition.

[monthh]

I really think Clavor has a future in the NBA. He isn't expected to stay in this years draft, but while he is I will keep him around. I actually think he would be smart to stay in because he is a bit unknown. I think there is a bit of a gap at the SF position after Gallinari and Alexander down to Davon Jefferson and Will Daniels in the 2nd round most likely. Between that you just have Budinger and Clavor. The best thing for Clavor would be that a lot of teams should be looking for a SF. Phoenix, Toronto, New Jersey, Houston, San Antonio, and New Orleans could use a young SF. Those make it pretty good odds that Clavor is taken in the 1st round.

Another thing that really helps him is that he is 6-10 while none of the American SF prospects are much over 6-7. Alexander might be 6-8, and Gallinari is like 6-9. He is a huge project, but a team willing to wait could get a top 10 worthy pick later in the 1st round.

[jtfacts]

Anyone who places Roy Hibbert out of the Top 20, please redo your "Mock Draft". I don't have that much faith in the competency of NBA GM's but a 7'2" center that can score, I will take him anyday. Please don't be fooled by the small ball that seems to be the style of the NBA now, tall guys are still the most important piece of an NBA team. Let's take a look at the best teams of the NBA right now. LA Lakers - Gasol, Celtics - Garnett, San Antonio - Duncan, Detroit - Wallace. Yes these teams have other components that are more flashy, but without a big man, they would be nothing. Where was Kobe without Gasol? Do you really think Tony Parker can carry a team without Duncan? Roy will go before #15 - guaranteed!