Post by djmyte on Jan 5, 2007 1:20:22 GMT -5
just in case...
1 - Portland Trailblazers - PG Baron Davis
The skinny: the Blazers take the best available player, big surprise. Baron Davis will make an impact from day one and has the potential to be a franchise player. He also happens to play the point which makes him extra special.
2 - San Antonio Spurs - PG Tony Parker
The skinny: the Spurs get lucky and jump up a few spots in the lottery. They consider taking tremendous talents in Lamar Odom and Ron Artest but opt for a very talented player at a position of need. They also got a look at his girlfriend.
3 - Toronto Raptors - G/F Ron Artest
The skinny: Artest possesses excellent defensive ability which should translate to the Pro game right away. He also has the potential to develop into a solid scoring option. An Artest/Kirilenko forward tandum should help make the Raptors one of the better defensive teams down the line.
4 - Houston Rockets - F Lamar Odom
The skinny: the Rockets already have two talented young wing men in the mix, so why not add another? Odom has the ability to play multiple positions and the Rockets hope he can become a Garnett-esque power forward. Odom has a wide array of skills and should be productive out of the gate.
5 - Memphis Grizzlies - G Michael Redd
The skinny: the Grizzlies draft sharp shooting Michael Redd to round out their backcourt of the present and future. Redd will be teamed with up and coming point guard Brevin Knight and these two should hit it off quite well. Redd is a pure scorer and should receive plenty of good looks with the unselfish Knight feeding him the rock all game.
6 - Chicago Bulls - F/C Kenyon Martin
The skinny: they give strong consideration to Mark Madsen but end up selecting the very athletic Kenyon Martin to man the 5 spot as they decide to play a more uptempo game next season. Martin clearly isn't the best fit at this spot but is the best talent at this point. Look for the Bulls to possibly trade down or out of this draft.
7 - Philadelphia 76ers - G/F Manu Ginobili
The skinny: Ginobili will start at shooting guard and should be an excellent compliment to backcourt mate Stephon Marbury. Marbury is a shoot first kind of guy and Manu will not have any trouble deferring to him. Ginobili is a well rounded player and should contribute in all facets of the game.
8 - Miami Heat - G/F Quentin Richardson
The skinny: the Heat need everything except a shooting guard. Unfortunately, the best player left is a shooting guard. Qrich has the body and rebounding ability to play the 3 so it's a fit.
9 - Phoenix Suns - F Stromile Swift
The skinny: the Suns select Swift to give them some depth downlow and because they believe this ultra athletic big has potential. It may take awhile but if he is coached right the rewards could be nice.
10 - Seattle Sonics - F Darius Miles
The skinny: the Sonics go young with this 18 year old. His game needs work and he needs time to develop. Athleticism and length are a solid foundation.
1 - Portland Trailblazers - PG Baron Davis
The skinny: the Blazers take the best available player, big surprise. Baron Davis will make an impact from day one and has the potential to be a franchise player. He also happens to play the point which makes him extra special.
2 - San Antonio Spurs - PG Tony Parker
The skinny: the Spurs get lucky and jump up a few spots in the lottery. They consider taking tremendous talents in Lamar Odom and Ron Artest but opt for a very talented player at a position of need. They also got a look at his girlfriend.
3 - Toronto Raptors - G/F Ron Artest
The skinny: Artest possesses excellent defensive ability which should translate to the Pro game right away. He also has the potential to develop into a solid scoring option. An Artest/Kirilenko forward tandum should help make the Raptors one of the better defensive teams down the line.
4 - Houston Rockets - F Lamar Odom
The skinny: the Rockets already have two talented young wing men in the mix, so why not add another? Odom has the ability to play multiple positions and the Rockets hope he can become a Garnett-esque power forward. Odom has a wide array of skills and should be productive out of the gate.
5 - Memphis Grizzlies - G Michael Redd
The skinny: the Grizzlies draft sharp shooting Michael Redd to round out their backcourt of the present and future. Redd will be teamed with up and coming point guard Brevin Knight and these two should hit it off quite well. Redd is a pure scorer and should receive plenty of good looks with the unselfish Knight feeding him the rock all game.
6 - Chicago Bulls - F/C Kenyon Martin
The skinny: they give strong consideration to Mark Madsen but end up selecting the very athletic Kenyon Martin to man the 5 spot as they decide to play a more uptempo game next season. Martin clearly isn't the best fit at this spot but is the best talent at this point. Look for the Bulls to possibly trade down or out of this draft.
7 - Philadelphia 76ers - G/F Manu Ginobili
The skinny: Ginobili will start at shooting guard and should be an excellent compliment to backcourt mate Stephon Marbury. Marbury is a shoot first kind of guy and Manu will not have any trouble deferring to him. Ginobili is a well rounded player and should contribute in all facets of the game.
8 - Miami Heat - G/F Quentin Richardson
The skinny: the Heat need everything except a shooting guard. Unfortunately, the best player left is a shooting guard. Qrich has the body and rebounding ability to play the 3 so it's a fit.
9 - Phoenix Suns - F Stromile Swift
The skinny: the Suns select Swift to give them some depth downlow and because they believe this ultra athletic big has potential. It may take awhile but if he is coached right the rewards could be nice.
10 - Seattle Sonics - F Darius Miles
The skinny: the Sonics go young with this 18 year old. His game needs work and he needs time to develop. Athleticism and length are a solid foundation.