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PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:32 pm    Post subject: The OFFICIAL 2007 NBA DRAFT Preview THREAD

With the 2007 Draft considered to be one of the best drafts of all time... who will tank the season to better their team's long term chances? Hell look at Cleveland, they tanked the season to get Labron...


2007 NBA Draft Prospects


1 Greg Oden C 7-0 245 18 Ohio State Top 5
The consensus No. 1 pick in the draft. Draws comparisons to Tim Duncan and David...

2 Kevin Durant SF 6-10 190 17 Texas Top 5
Some scouts are calling him Kevin Garnett with a 3-point shot. He's a big-time prospect...

3 Joakim Noah PF 6-11 230 21 Florida Top 5
Noah capped an amazing tournament with a near-perfect championship game -- a Carmelo Anthony-esque breakout...

4 Josh McRoberts PF 6-10 230 19 Duke Top 5
McRoberts had been collecting information about the draft for several weeks and was getting strong...

5 Al Horford PF 6-9 235 20 Florida Top 10
Horford didn't fill up the box scores the way Noah did in the tournament, but...

6 Julian Wright PF 6-9 220 19 Kansas Top 10
Wright flirted with coming out after his senior year of high school. Some scouts are...

7 Thaddeus Young SF 6-8 210 18 Georgia Tech Top 10
Young is another big-time prospect whose upside is only limited by strength and body development...

8 Brandan Wright PF 6-10 210 18 North Carolina Lottery
On potential, he may be the second- or third-best incoming freshman in the country. He...

9 Tiago Splitter PF 7-0 240 21 Brazil Lottery
Splitter is one of the best big men in the draft. His stock was hurt...

10 Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 Connecticut Lottery to mid-first round
If it's possible to have a draft sleeper this early in the draft, then Thabeet...

11 Jeff Green SF 6-8 225 19 Georgetown Lottery to mid first round
His stock rose after a stellar performance against Duke in January and took another decent...

12 Spencer Hawes C 6-11 230 18 Washington Lottery to mid first round
Hawes doesn't have the athletic upside of many of the top prospects in the draft,...

13 Corey Brewer SG 6-8 185 20 Florida Lottery to mid first round
An excellent tournament has helped Brewer's stock. The comparisons to Detroit's Tayshaun Prince seem dead...

14 Ronald Steele PG 6-2 185 21 Alabama Lottery to late first round
His solid performance down the stretch combined with an impressive 21-point, 8-assist game against Marquette...

15 Luc Richard Mbah a Moute SF 6-7 215 19 UCLA Lottery to mid first round
His play during the rest of the tournament has made him one of the hottest...

16 Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 225 20 North Carolina Lottery to mid first round
Hansbrough was projected by NBA scouts as a late lottery to mid-first-round pick. He was...

17 Ante Tomic C 7-2 237 19 Croatia Lottery to mid first round
Tomic is big time prospect. He has a rare combination of size, skill and athletic...

18 Marcus Williams SF 6-7 207 19 Arizona Mid to late first round
Williams has really shined this year at Arizona and scouts now feel that he's the...

19 Roy Hibbert C 7-2 283 19 Georgetown Mid to late first round
A strong run in mid-February got scouts all worked up, but the fell back down...

20 Chase Budinger SG 6-7 190 Arizona Mid to late first round
Budinger is a hot name right now thanks to some stellar play in the postseason...

21 Jianlian Yi PF 7-0 230 18 China Mid to late first round
Yi is the best Chinese prospect to come to the NBA since Yao. He has...

22 Javaris Crittenton PG 6-5 180 18 Georgia Tech Mid to late first round
Reminiscent a little bit of Ronnie Brewer with better point-guard skills. Scouts love big point...

23 Jason Smith PF 7-0 230 20 Colorado State Mid to late first round
Scouts are always looking for skilled big men and they believe Smith has the tools...

24 Gerald Henderson SG 6-5 205 18 Duke Mid to late first round
We'll be watching him closely. Really came into his own his senior season. He'll get...

25 Aaron Gray C 7-0 270 21 Pittsburgh Late first to early second
Everyone, Insider included, made a big deal about Pittsburgh big man Chris Taft last season....

26 Mario Chalmers PG 6-2 170 20 Kansas Late first to early second
Chalmers is living up to his billing as the second-best high school point guard prospect...

27 Brandon Rush SG 6-7 205 21 Kansas Late first to early second
The Big 12 freshman of the year was stellar, but his first-round play (along with...

28 Trent Plaisted C 6-11 245 19 BYU Late first to early second
He's just a little off the radar screen playing at BYU, but the scouts that...

29 Paul Harris SG 6-4 220 19 Syracuse Late first to early second
He's a tough prospect that could end up being a player somewhere in between Ron...

30 Anton Ponkrashov PG 6-8 214 20 Russia Late first to early second
Ponkrashov would be a lock for the first round when he decides to declare for...



Update 7-18-06

Al Horford, PF, Florida: Scouts are raving about Horford's combination of size, strength, athleticism and energy. One scout even stuck his toe in holy water by claiming that Horford was the closest thing he's seen to Karl Malone.
We've got him ranked as the fifth-best prospect in the country, so there isn't much room to go up.

Julian Wright, F, Kansas: Wright's body looked a little thicker and he showed off his myriad talents (athleticism, shot-blocking, rebounding, ballhandling and passing).
But scouts are still troubled by his lack of a reliable jump shot. Everyone we spoke with has him projected as a lottery pick, but his shooting woes could put a lid on how high he can go in the draft.

Jeff Green, SF, Georgetown: Green has been a red-hot name over the last few months. Scouts now see him as a potential Boris Diaw type -- long and athletic, with a powerful body and the ability to score or play point forward in the NBA.
He didn't disappoint in Indianapolis, with scouts saying he looked good in just about every drill. His so-so jump shot seems to be the only thing holding him back. Everyone we spoke with had him penciled into the late lottery.

Roy Hibbert, C, Georgetown: Green's teammate generated significant buzz by getting on a diet. Hibbert has apparently lost around 20 pounds. The result was that he looked more mobile and athletic, which should bode really well for him on draft night.
No one is ready to say that he's explosive athletically, but he at least showed that when he gets in good shape, he has a chance to keep up.
Several scouts mentioned him as a potential lottery candidate. Right now we have him in the mid-first round.

Corey Brewer, SG, Florida: Brewer didn't fare as well as some of the other players here, in part because a camp like this isn't really going to show off his skills. Brewer is a long, active defender who is all over the court and scores in a variety of ways.
He wowed people in the NCAA Tournament, but in Indy there was heavy focus on his on-again, off-again jumper, rail-thin body and shaky ballhandling.

Jermareo Davidson, PF, Alabama: While Hibbert got attention for losing weight, Davidson got attention for putting some on. Scouts said he was noticeably thicker in Indianapolis.
"His body looks a lot better," one scout said. "He's a four in the pros, and I always worried that he just wasn't going to be strong enough to play down there. From what I've seen so far this summer, he's made huge strides to improve his body. That will pay off big in the draft."
While scouts emphasized that Davidson still needs another 10 or so pounds of muscle, they were impressed with what looks like a blossoming perimeter game.
We had Davidson ranked in the early second round, but we're moving him up into the late first round based on feedback from scouts.

Glen Davis, PF, LSU: "Big Baby" is another guy who's benefited from a combination of diet and training. Davis weighed as much as 330 or 340 pounds during the Final Four. But his gut is disappearing rapidly -- he was down to 290 in Indianapolis last week.
Scouts were gushing about his trimmed-down frame and the quickness and explosiveness he's exhibiting as a result.
One scout said, "He's got all the tools to be a devastating low-post scorer in the NBA. If he can stay in the 280-to-290 range, he's going to get a lot of attention from scouts this year. He's as skilled a big man as you'll find in college basketball. The only thing holding him back was the weight."
Davis is vowing to get down to 280 by the start of the season. If he can keep off the weight, his draft stock will shoot through the roof this year.

Sean Williams, PF, Boston College: With Craig Smith ready to bash bodies in the NBA, Williams will take over in the paint for BC. Scouts have always been in love with his size, athleticism and shot-blocking ability, but they commented this week that his offensive game has also taken some important strides.
If he blossoms in his bigger role this year, he'll be a hot name.

D.J. White, PF, Indiana: If White can stay healthy, and if he measures anywhere close to the 6-9 he's listed at (scouts believe he's much closer to 6-7), he's going to get major play from NBA scouts.
White has hit the weight room and his body is looking stronger than ever. He is a big-time rebounder and excellent defender with the ability to score both inside and out. His long wingspan and added strength should help him make up for his lack of size.
If he has a big year and measures out well, he's first-round material.

A.J. Price, PG, Connecticut: Many scouts believe Price might be one of the two or three best point guards in the country. Now all he has to do is prove it.
Price suffered a brain hemorrhage as a freshman in October 2004, causing him to miss the entire 2004-05 season. He was suspended for the entire 2005-06 season for trying to sell stolen laptops (teammate Marcus Williams received a one-semester suspension for his role in the attempted laptop sale).
At the camp, scouts said his body looked great, but they were split on how well he played in the camp. Some said they were really impressed, others said he looked rusty.


Update 7-25-06 Sports Illustrated 2007 Draft:


2007 NBA Mock Draft - Top 10

1) Charlotte: Greg Oden – Charlotte needs a player who can sell tickets, t-shirts and prove that North Carolina is more than just a college hoops hotbed. Enter the highly-touted Oden, who will give Michael Jordan 's new team its franchise player for years to come.

2) Portland: Joakim Noah – Like the Bobcats, the Blazers desperately need a player who will excel on the court and represent the franchise off of it. Noah was the darling of the 2006 Final Four and the type of player the Blazers should build around.

3) Orlando: Tyler Hansbrough – The Magic will take a long look at Durant, but the team needs a big man to compliment Dwight Howard. Hainsbrough is the best option still on the board.

4) Phoenix (from Atlanta): Kevin Durant – If the Suns unload Shawn Marion, expect them to draft Durant, who can do just about everything Marion can at one fifth the price.

5) Chicago (from New York): Al Horford – Tyson Chandler is a strong defender, but the Bulls need someone in the post who can put the ball in the basket. Horford will deliver.

6) Utah: Josh McRoberts – Fundamentally sound, a hard worker with no off-the-court troubles … sounds like McRoberts is the perfect candidate for Jerry Sloan and Utah.

7) Seattle: Roy Hibbert – This may be a stretch, but you can't teach height, and the guard-oriented Sonics need the post presence that the 7-2, Hibbert can provide.

8 ) Toronto: Richard Roby - The forward-heavy Raptors need a guard and Roby will be one of the nation's best next season.

9) Golden State: Marcus Williams – He will improve upon a strong freshman season and give the Warriors an Iguodala-like defender and athlete to fill the lanes.

10) Minnesota: Yi Jianlian – Garnett should be out of Minnesota by this time next year and the Wolves, in full rebuilding mode, will select the 7-0 China native with the athletic ability to pull of a foul-line dunk.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/si_blogs/sioncampus/vent/2006/06/2007-nba-mock-draft-top-10.html


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 2:52 am    Post subject:

Near the end of the season for better odds at the No. 1... yes. I think so.

Of course the lottery has a few things to say about that. But Oden will have teams looking to better their odds, I'm sure.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:11 am    Post subject:

I would like to think not, but I think that getting towards the trade deadline that teams who know they have no chance might make some moves that may increase their chances of losing in the short term.

As for players I doubt it, most have too much pride to just tank games.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:59 am    Post subject:

oden looks like he's 50 years old.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:37 am    Post subject:

Oden will probably go to the Knicks.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:24 am    Post subject:

angel wrote:
Oden will probably go to the Knicks.


The Bulls have their pick, right?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:35 pm    Post subject:

Bulls have the right to swap picks with the Knicks.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:20 pm    Post subject:

DancingBarry wrote:
Bulls have the right to swap picks with the Knicks.


It seems every day I learn something that makes that organization seem a little dumber.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:28 pm    Post subject:

DancingBarry wrote:
Bulls have the right to swap picks with the Knicks.

I know you are correct, but it strikes me as terribly unwise to make that kind of deal in a draft that has a concensus #1 overall pick in Greg Oden. How could Isaiah Thomas inflict that on his club?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:29 pm    Post subject:

Add Bill Walker to the list of prospects. He is ineligble for his senior year of HS. He'll be entering the 2007 draft.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:45 pm    Post subject:

You know the Hawks are gonna tank, and they arent even trying too...
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 4:26 pm    Post subject:

Hopefully, Kobe will be okay for this season.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:21 pm    Post subject:

angel wrote:
DancingBarry wrote:
Bulls have the right to swap picks with the Knicks.

I know you are correct, but it strikes me as terribly unwise to make that kind of deal in a draft that has a concensus #1 overall pick in Greg Oden. How could Isaiah Thomas inflict that on his club?


Stern will find a way for Oden to become a Knick. (Cf. Patrick Ewing.)
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Add Bill Walker to the list of prospects. He is ineligble for his senior year of HS. He'll be entering the 2007 draft.

Walker will be ineligible according to the current CBA rules. He's going to have to fight the NBA if he wants to be in the draft.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 5:50 pm    Post subject:

mbah a moute=sleeper
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:07 am    Post subject:

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Not until he gets some guard skills.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:14 am    Post subject:

Would love to steal a 4 out of next year's draft.

Would love to see Al Horford or Tiago Splitter's stock fall far enough for LA to make a play at trading up for them.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:49 pm    Post subject:

Kevin Durant, Thaddeus Young, and Ronald Steele are my favorite prospect from the 2007 draft class. I think all three of these guys are going to be superstars in the NBA.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:13 am    Post subject:

Jianlian is overrated right now.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:04 pm    Post subject:

Although New York found a way to make their franchise look more sad, I'm more concerned about the Atlanta pick. Mitch will have to find a way to take the roster to another level if Phoenix ends up with one of the top 3 picks. Not only does a top notch player make them better, but a starting big with a cheap contract makes it so they don't skip a beat by giving someone Marion. Oden and Durant would make them dominant, and even if Noah seems like a project, he wouldn't be asked to do much in the half court and his style of play fits them so well. Like it or not, the Suns benefit from a stupid move by Atlanta.

If I had to pick the 5 worst teams, it would be something like:

Portland/Charlotte/Atlanta(to PHX)/NY(to CHI)/Toronto

The key thing is though, Philly is one AI injury away from being THE worst team in the league. Now adays there are a few teams constructed this way, but they would just be terrible. If I had to hope for any bad team to get Oden, I'd root for Philly or Boston to see an old Finals matchup in a few years with the Lakers.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 12:18 am    Post subject:

I would like to see a team like the Bobcats get Oden.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:00 am    Post subject:

i really like julian wright and jason smith.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:22 am    Post subject:

Some guys to watch:

http://nbadraft.net/admincp/profiles/hasheemthabeet.html

http://www.nbadraft.net/admincp/profiles/gregoden.html

http://www.nbadraft.net/admincp/profiles/kevindurant.html

http://nbadraft.net/admincp/profiles/brandanwright.html

http://nbadraft.net/admincp/profiles/marcuswilliamsaz.html

http://nbadraft.net/admincp/profiles/coreybrewer.html

http://www.nbadraft.net/admincp/profiles/yannickbokolo.html
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:34 am    Post subject:

my "realistic" wish list is

Luc Richard Mbah a Moute

Atomic = Ante Tomic

Corey Brewer.
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