Anthony Davis, PF, Kentucky – Davis is a freak of a physical specimen with a sky high basketball IQ and limitless potential. He will come in and immediately be able to play competitive defense in the NBA. His offensive game needs a little work, but from all accounts about his work ethic and coachability, he will learn anything that he can be taught.
Possible destination(s): New Orleans Hornets
FEAR THE BROW! 1 |
Possible destination(s): Charlotte Bobcats, Oklahoma City Thunder
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Possible destination(s): Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trailblazers
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, SF, Kentucky – Raw athletic power…. He will lock his opponents down on defense and under the glass on both sides of the court. He will make an instant impact in those areas. His only downside is that he can’t shoot the broad side of a barn from point blank range, let alone from the perimeter.
Possible destination(s): Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trailblazers
Harrison Barnes, SF, North Carolina – CRAZY potential…. Barnes can put it in the hole from anywhere on the court and was very tough as a one-on-one defender. He is a little smallish for the 3 position in the NBA, which will affect his rebounding and post play. Still, the game is won by the team that scores the most points, not the team grabbing the most rebounds. Barnes will expand those possibilities for any team.
Possible destination(s): Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Hornets
He can put it in your grill, too. 3 |
Possible destination(s): Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Orlando Magic
Jared Sullinger, PF, Ohio State – Sullinger is a living embodiment of the life lesson, “Strike while the iron is hot.” Sullinger easily would have been a lottery pick, possibly a top five pick, had he declared eligible for the draft in 2011. His status plummeted to that of a low first round pick in part because of the large crop of talented players declaring eligible this year and a red flag during medical evaluations regarding his back.
Sullinger has all of the tools and is a good shooter for a power forward. He was never the greatest player in transition and with the back issues that may not improve quickly. When you have a lottery ticket, cash it immediately.
Possible destination(s): Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks
I am sure his agent made the same face. 4 |
Austin Rivers, SG, Duke – I have heard nothing but Austin Rivers hatred in recent weeks. Here’s what you need to know. He is the son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers. He has a blue blood basketball pedigree. He was on a completely different, higher mental basketball level than his Duke teammates. He could have gone directly to the NBA if allowed.
Rivers equals instant offense and can put the ball in the hole from anywhere. He is not the greatest passer in the world and, while at Duke, his defense was touch and go. Much like Terrence Jones, the team drafting him may not hit the bull’s eye, but they won’t miss, either.
Possible destination(s): New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic
Austin Rivers (right) to his critics: "Do you know who my dad (left) is?" 5 |
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