Post by Detroit on Apr 20, 2013 1:55:06 GMT -6
1. Connie Simmons - PF (6'9", 238)
A good -- if not great -- athlete with the deft touch of a swing man, Simmons possesses all the tools to develop into an elite scorer. His defense is above average which when coupled with his average rebounding, will allow whichever team selects him to play him big minutes. He's an older guy, but there's whispers about the guy not being even close to reaching his scoring potential.
Comparison: Kevin McHale
2. Nat Holman - PG (6'2", 180)
Holman is a finished product who's going to make a great complementary piece and effective floor general. While there may be no upside to his game, his impact is going to be felt right away. The downside? His defense is that of a matador: non-existent.
Comparison: Stephon Marbury meets Steve Francis
3. Bill Spivey - C (7'0", 255)
This may be the biggest shocker of the draft. A true defensive anchor dropping to the 2nd round! What in the world? Could the allegations of match-fixing have cost Spivey millions on his first contract? He's no scorer, but the upside is that the guy he'll be guarding won't be, either. If he falls into mid-2nd round, some truth may lie in the allegations.
Comparison: Dikembe Mutombo
4. Chuck Share - C (7'0", 250)
Share is much like the aforementioned Spivey, a defensive anchor capable of making a huge impact without scoring. What he gives up in terms of offensive rebounding, he more than makes up for in superior shot-blocking skills. It will be interesting which one of the two gets picked first and why.
Comparison: Mark Eaton
5. Tom Gola - SF (6'7", 220)
A sweet-stroking swing man in the mold of Wally Szczerbiak, Gola is a limited athlete with little variety in his game. However, the one true asset he brings onto the court, he may be the best in the world at. Leaving Gola open is a mistake; one that will hurt the opposition dearly. On the other hand, can a team truly find any use for him due to the lack of perimeter D and athleticism? That remains to be seen...
Comparison: Wally Szczerbiak
6. Fats Jenkins - PG (5'11", 195)
Jenkins may be the best distributor of the draft class and one of the most exciting floor generals. While his defense is mediocre, his offensive game will come useful to a team needing a guy to make good passes and hit open shots. Play-style similar to 38-year old Jason Kidd, but with more athleticism and considerably less size. One word to describe him? Winner.
Comparison: Rich man's Brandon Jennings
7. Alexander Nikolic - PG (6'3", 195)
A better scorer than Jenkins but with half the playmaking skills, Nikolic finds himself being scouted as more of a combo-guard. Is any team wiling to take a chance on him considering they don't know which Nikolic they are getting, the PG or the SG?
Comparison: Danny Ainge
8. Cliff Barker - SG (6'4", 195)
This may be considered way too high for a limited role-player like Barker, but his physical traits (despite his advanced age of 29) are remarkable. Defensively, he may very well be the best perimeter defender, but keeping his man in front of him is only part of the equation. He's an expert ball-hawk who figures to possibly become the best on-ball thief within a couple years. Risky pick? Sure. However, if he pans out, a team can afford to take on an offensive-oriented PG with lacking defensive skills to play alongside Barker. Keep an eye on him.
Comparison: Tony Allen
9. Jackie Bethards - SG (6'4", 215)
Looking for your 6th man? You found him! Jackie won't contribute much of anything other than buckets, but if that's what you're looking for, you found your man! Possessing unbelievable physical traits, Bethards is capable of blowing by anyone standing in his way and soaring past the last line of defense to finish with a highlight reel dunk. Downside: He won't be able to guard his man AT ALL. Also, he can't pass the ball well enough to force the defense to pay for double-teaming him. Also, tends to get caught in the air making dangerous passes way too often.
Comparison: Vinnie Johnson
A good -- if not great -- athlete with the deft touch of a swing man, Simmons possesses all the tools to develop into an elite scorer. His defense is above average which when coupled with his average rebounding, will allow whichever team selects him to play him big minutes. He's an older guy, but there's whispers about the guy not being even close to reaching his scoring potential.
Comparison: Kevin McHale
2. Nat Holman - PG (6'2", 180)
Holman is a finished product who's going to make a great complementary piece and effective floor general. While there may be no upside to his game, his impact is going to be felt right away. The downside? His defense is that of a matador: non-existent.
Comparison: Stephon Marbury meets Steve Francis
3. Bill Spivey - C (7'0", 255)
This may be the biggest shocker of the draft. A true defensive anchor dropping to the 2nd round! What in the world? Could the allegations of match-fixing have cost Spivey millions on his first contract? He's no scorer, but the upside is that the guy he'll be guarding won't be, either. If he falls into mid-2nd round, some truth may lie in the allegations.
Comparison: Dikembe Mutombo
4. Chuck Share - C (7'0", 250)
Share is much like the aforementioned Spivey, a defensive anchor capable of making a huge impact without scoring. What he gives up in terms of offensive rebounding, he more than makes up for in superior shot-blocking skills. It will be interesting which one of the two gets picked first and why.
Comparison: Mark Eaton
5. Tom Gola - SF (6'7", 220)
A sweet-stroking swing man in the mold of Wally Szczerbiak, Gola is a limited athlete with little variety in his game. However, the one true asset he brings onto the court, he may be the best in the world at. Leaving Gola open is a mistake; one that will hurt the opposition dearly. On the other hand, can a team truly find any use for him due to the lack of perimeter D and athleticism? That remains to be seen...
Comparison: Wally Szczerbiak
6. Fats Jenkins - PG (5'11", 195)
Jenkins may be the best distributor of the draft class and one of the most exciting floor generals. While his defense is mediocre, his offensive game will come useful to a team needing a guy to make good passes and hit open shots. Play-style similar to 38-year old Jason Kidd, but with more athleticism and considerably less size. One word to describe him? Winner.
Comparison: Rich man's Brandon Jennings
7. Alexander Nikolic - PG (6'3", 195)
A better scorer than Jenkins but with half the playmaking skills, Nikolic finds himself being scouted as more of a combo-guard. Is any team wiling to take a chance on him considering they don't know which Nikolic they are getting, the PG or the SG?
Comparison: Danny Ainge
8. Cliff Barker - SG (6'4", 195)
This may be considered way too high for a limited role-player like Barker, but his physical traits (despite his advanced age of 29) are remarkable. Defensively, he may very well be the best perimeter defender, but keeping his man in front of him is only part of the equation. He's an expert ball-hawk who figures to possibly become the best on-ball thief within a couple years. Risky pick? Sure. However, if he pans out, a team can afford to take on an offensive-oriented PG with lacking defensive skills to play alongside Barker. Keep an eye on him.
Comparison: Tony Allen
9. Jackie Bethards - SG (6'4", 215)
Looking for your 6th man? You found him! Jackie won't contribute much of anything other than buckets, but if that's what you're looking for, you found your man! Possessing unbelievable physical traits, Bethards is capable of blowing by anyone standing in his way and soaring past the last line of defense to finish with a highlight reel dunk. Downside: He won't be able to guard his man AT ALL. Also, he can't pass the ball well enough to force the defense to pay for double-teaming him. Also, tends to get caught in the air making dangerous passes way too often.
Comparison: Vinnie Johnson
