Post by Braz on Apr 4, 2023 5:39:50 GMT -8
I will open this up by saying I did a big board vs draft since I did not want to consider any team needs here. I am pretty down on the star power in this draft but do expect to have a bunch of solid to good players. I am sure there will be a lot of conflicting opinions here so lets get the talk going!
*if you are new or smart do not use this to draft. Braz's opinions are subject to change
Edit-I forgot Dawkins. Imagine him being with pick 3-25
Edit-I forgot Dawkins. Imagine him being with pick 3-25
Braz’s Big Board
1. Alex English SF 6'8'' 190 21 B+ C+ C+ C+ C+ A
1. Alex English SF 6'8'' 190 21 B+ C+ C+ C+ C+ A
Analysis- English is a clear stud with the highest Pot in the class. He is already toted as a great scorer who will handle the ball and get some stocks. Looks like a very ideal 3 for this league. Coming in with pretty high C+ rebounding we would also hope that he develops on the boards and 3 pointer. If he does we are looking at another Dandridge type
2. David Thompson SG 6'4'' 195 21 A- C+ C+ C+ C A
Analysis- There will be haters but DT will be the best player in this class. He is going to be a scoring machine from day 1. Will be hard to look back on this class and not think of Thompson as maybe even the #1 pick. Surplus at SG league wide has me devaluing a little but he is an elite scorer inside and has one of the higher C rebounding ratings. I expect him to project into similar to Pistol Pete of this year.
3. Dan Roundfield PF 6'8'' 205 22 B C C- B B A
Analysis- Obviously not the best draft if I have a guy like Roundfield 2. He seems like he is sure to develop into a very good player but doenst scream star at me. I like that he has good stocks inside and jumper. His boards are solid but not great. He will likely need to be camped well before TC so the pot can take action and get him to starting level. I think last class was the start of a trend of weaker classes with more 4/5 starters.
Analysis- Obviously not the best draft if I have a guy like Roundfield 2. He seems like he is sure to develop into a very good player but doenst scream star at me. I like that he has good stocks inside and jumper. His boards are solid but not great. He will likely need to be camped well before TC so the pot can take action and get him to starting level. I think last class was the start of a trend of weaker classes with more 4/5 starters.
4. Alvan Adams C 6'9'' 210 21 B C A- B B- A
Analysis- Why do I feel like this is me picking Wes Unsled all over again. Adams looks goodoutside of his mediocre blocks and a potential passing issue. I originally had him at 2 in my mock but the more I read the further he dropped. I do like that he can score. Depending on the rebounding he may be a better 3 or a small 4.
Analysis- Why do I feel like this is me picking Wes Unsled all over again. Adams looks goodoutside of his mediocre blocks and a potential passing issue. I originally had him at 2 in my mock but the more I read the further he dropped. I do like that he can score. Depending on the rebounding he may be a better 3 or a small 4.
5. Mitch Kupchak PF 6'9'' 230 21 B C C- B B B
Analysis- Good inside scoring, jumpshot and strength. Solid blocks, steals, post defense and handles. I mean those notes give him a very solid base all across. If the boards are legit he can be a better Phil Jackson!
Analysis- Good inside scoring, jumpshot and strength. Solid blocks, steals, post defense and handles. I mean those notes give him a very solid base all across. If the boards are legit he can be a better Phil Jackson!
6. Marvin Webster C 7'1'' 225 23 B C- D+ B C+ A
Analysis- I like webster as a project player but he goes higher bc bigs have value here. Camp out his boards and take advantage of his height. He is raw across the board but good enough foundations on inside jumper and blocking to be a solid big. At this point that’s cool
Analysis- I like webster as a project player but he goes higher bc bigs have value here. Camp out his boards and take advantage of his height. He is raw across the board but good enough foundations on inside jumper and blocking to be a solid big. At this point that’s cool
7. Rich Kelley C 7'0'' 235 22 B- C C- B B B
Analysis- Seems like exactly the type of big youd want. Pretty good across the board. Hits his jumpers and blocks shots. Good rebounding in comparison to the class overall.
Analysis- Seems like exactly the type of big youd want. Pretty good across the board. Hits his jumpers and blocks shots. Good rebounding in comparison to the class overall.
8. Quinn Buckner PG 6'3'' 190 21 B- C B A C B
Analysis- I have these next two similar players back to back. But A lot to like about Buckner if you can get over the lack of 3 pointer. He is a PG with good jumper inside and handles but the best defender in the class by a wide margin. The elite quickness and steals reminds me of some of our greatest on ball defenders.
Analysis- I have these next two similar players back to back. But A lot to like about Buckner if you can get over the lack of 3 pointer. He is a PG with good jumper inside and handles but the best defender in the class by a wide margin. The elite quickness and steals reminds me of some of our greatest on ball defenders.
9. Lionel Hollins PG 6'3'' 185 22 C+ C B A- C B
Analysis- Similar to Bucker, A lot to like about Hollins if you can get over the lack of 3 pointer. He is a PG with excellent quickness and a good jumper . He is one of the best defenders in the class and was great in real life. Will need to develop his scoring to be more than a back up though.
10. Joe Bryant PF 6'9'' 185 21 B- C C- C+ C A
Analysis- Seems to be another 3 to me. Good inside scoring jumper blocks and steals. These guys are starting to be the solid 5 starter/ glue guy on some teams. Also a former warrior for what it is worth…which might explain the high A pot!
Analysis- Seems to be another 3 to me. Good inside scoring jumper blocks and steals. These guys are starting to be the solid 5 starter/ glue guy on some teams. Also a former warrior for what it is worth…which might explain the high A pot!
11. Cyrus Mann C 6'10'' 215 19 B C C- C+ C+ C
Analysis- Not listed in notes maybe the hidden gem! He is only 19 and has Good inside scoring and jumpshot. Mediocre blocks. Mediocre rebounding. Being 19 gives me hope on the C scouted pot. One of the highest inside in the class. Will he be a stud by 24? Or a complete bust.
Analysis- Not listed in notes maybe the hidden gem! He is only 19 and has Good inside scoring and jumpshot. Mediocre blocks. Mediocre rebounding. Being 19 gives me hope on the C scouted pot. One of the highest inside in the class. Will he be a stud by 24? Or a complete bust.
12. Junior Bridgeman SF 6'5'' 210 22 B- B- B- B C B
Analysis- Bridgeman was a superstud in a league of my past life. I can see him developing here but his notes lead to some questions at where. Elite handles and quickness. Good inside scoring and jumpshot. Mediocre blocks and steals. Do you take that handles hit? I mean hes at the limit 6’5 210? Was that intentional? Move this man to PG and watch him flourish.
Analysis- Bridgeman was a superstud in a league of my past life. I can see him developing here but his notes lead to some questions at where. Elite handles and quickness. Good inside scoring and jumpshot. Mediocre blocks and steals. Do you take that handles hit? I mean hes at the limit 6’5 210? Was that intentional? Move this man to PG and watch him flourish.
13. Mike Dunleavy PG 6'3'' 180 21 C B+ B- B- C B
Analysis- Mike to me looks like a future scoring machine. More likely a back up unless his boards are stronger than expected but he already comes in with a sweet shot and good handles.
14. Abdul Jeelani SF 6'8'' 210 21 B- B- C- C+ C+ B
a. For pick 13 in the draft ill take a guy with Good jumpshot and quickness. Solid inside scoring. The fact his blocks steals and handles are called out as mid means they have a solid base. Another younger project player but I think he has the juice to be a phenomenal Jah player who flies under the radar and is one day George Carter
Analysis- Mike to me looks like a future scoring machine. More likely a back up unless his boards are stronger than expected but he already comes in with a sweet shot and good handles.
14. Abdul Jeelani SF 6'8'' 210 21 B- B- C- C+ C+ B
a. For pick 13 in the draft ill take a guy with Good jumpshot and quickness. Solid inside scoring. The fact his blocks steals and handles are called out as mid means they have a solid base. Another younger project player but I think he has the juice to be a phenomenal Jah player who flies under the radar and is one day George Carter
