2010 Lottery Pick
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I think we are fortunate it will be a very stocked draft with many high profile players from picks 1-10. Obviously John Wall is the first person who comes to mind as someone Id love to have on our roster, but many of the bigs (Ed Davis, Favors, Henson, Aldrich, Monroe), are all guys I would love to have as well. I think this could be a very crucial season for JT and Hawes, as we could very well go the route of taking Davis, Favors or Aldrich with the expectation that they will challenge and possibly take the starting spot.
With the current makeup of the team, I would say its a good bet that we'll draft a good player next year. Aside from Wall and those that returned to college for another year, I would say its a bit early to make any judgement on who we should draft. Too many unknowns. I can't wait for the college season to get under way. Its always fun to see if the talent lives up to the hype. Remember Holiday and DeRozan from last year. They may well turn out to be good players, but they were certainly disappointments during the college season.
i think at the moment if tyreke can keep gettin to the hole and dishing out, him and k-mart will be a good duo because tyreke gets to the hoop and kevin would rather shoot it. i think they will compliment each other nicely. that being said, i dont know if im sold on john wall+tyreke to distribute efficiently. so it REALLY does depend on jt more than spencer i think. this season we might see if hes a starter or a backup. BUT does anyone think AL-FAROUQ AMINU would be an upgrade from donte if we swooped him next year? he's a much better defender and has a higher ball IQ.
ping pong balls
In the 2010 NBA draft, with the Kings having 1996 out of 2000 ping pong balls, they get the #1 pick!
But wait a minute. Since the 2010 draft is an even numbered year, this pick auyomatically goes to the San Antonio Spurs. Followed by the Lakers and the Knlcks. Houston is awarded the 4th pick because of Yao's slow to heal surgery. (Stern doesn't want to upset the Chinese). Asuming there are 4 sure fire stars in this draft, the Kings naturally get the #5 pick who they promptly trade to the New Orleans Hornets for Ike Diogu and a second round pick. Sound about right?
In the 2010 NBA draft, with the Kings having 1996 out of 2000 ping pong balls, they get the #1 pick!
But wait a minute. Since the 2010 draft is an even numbered year, this pick auyomatically goes to the San Antonio Spurs. Followed by the Lakers and the Knlcks. Houston is awarded the 4th pick because of Yao's slow to heal surgery. (Stern doesn't want to upset the Chinese). Asuming there are 4 sure fire stars in this draft, the Kings naturally get the #5 pick who they promptly trade to the New Orleans Hornets for Ike Diogu and a second round pick. Sound about right?
AL FAROUQ AMINU maybe? i really think if reke can learn to dish likes he did in summer, him n kmart wil be a good duo. i think john wall and reke would possibly not work out as well seeing as theyre both people who drive mostly. so im thinkin aminu maybe, hes an upgraded donte....maybe? atleast he plays better D. plus we would have 2 FREAKY/FAROUQY ballers, could be funny
Anyone that watches a lot of college basketball doesn't need any advice from me on who to watch during the season. But if you not up on who's who in college basketball I suggest you put some of these guys on your list.
Of course, John Wall. Commited to Kentucky. I've seen him play twice and so far he's as advertized. Athletic, an extremely skilled playmaker. His only known weakness at this point is his outside shot. Not a concern at this point.
Craig Brackins. Sort of burst on the scene last year after being in a stealth mode for a year and half. He would have been a first round pick last year in my opinion, considering there wern't that many good bigs in the draft. He plays for Iowa St. This could be his year to shine.
Solomon Alabi. A 7'1" center thats very athletic. So far his Basketball IQ is whats holding him back. He's on the thin side, but has great shot blocking instincts and rebounds well. This is a guy to keep your eye on. He could end up being what Thabeet was suspossed to be. He plays for Florida St.
Greg Monroe. Another guy that would have been a first round pick last year. Maybe even a lottery pick. Extremely talented player. 6'11", and another guy that could afford a little more weight. The question is, what exactly is he. A center, a Power Forward or a Small Forward? A terrific passer with outstanding basketball IQ. Plays away from the basket a lot and is very effective there, but when he plays inside, he's also very good. I'm not sure he knows what his position is yet. He plays for Georgetown.
Cole Aldrich. This is a guy I'm very interested in. He's athletic, smart, blocks shots and rebounds well. Has good basketball IQ. He almost sounds too good to be true. He was sort of under the radar last year, with Kansas having sort of a down year. He needs to improve his offense, but he's on track right now for the lottery. He's someone the Kings could use if he continues to improve. Obviously, he plays for Kansas.
Jerome Jordan. Another 7 footer. Another very athletic center. He's been a little disappointing so far. Not sure of his basketball IQ, but if things start to click inside his head, he could move up the charts in a hurry. He's another of those potential guys that so far is still in the reaching mode. He plays for Tulsa.
Gani Lawal. A 6'9" PF that based on athletic ability should have been in the lottery last year, but may have slipped into the second round instead. I'm starting to become suspect of Georgia Tech's coaching. They always seem to have a lot of talent the never quite reaches its potential. I picked them as my dark horse last year on talent alone. Shows what I know. Again, obviously he plays for Georgia Tech.
Dexter Pittman. This is an interesting guy. He brought his weight down from somewhere around 370 pounds to 290 pounds. He's pretty athletic for a guy his size at 6'10". He's been a work in progress, but he's been putting in the work and has improved every year. Think of a larger version of Blair, but not quite as mean in the post. Which is where he plays. He has no game away from the basket at all. He's a senior this year, so he really needs to make strides in his game. Don't be surprised if you see him slowly climb up the boards toward the end of the year. I don't see him as ever being a starter in the NBA, but you never know. He plays for Texas..
Ed Davis. Another guy that was under the radar last year. Overshadowed by Hansbourgh and Co. Pretty talented player. He's a 6'9" PF thats a good athlete. He's just a sophmore this year, so he should get more playing time with the departure of Hansbrough. He plays for North Carolina.
Pat Patterson. A 6'8" PF/SF. He plays PF in college and that seems to be his projection. I'm not quite sure about him. I have to give him credit, because he plays inside very well. He tenacious under the basket and plays bigger than he is. I always have reservations about players like him, but there are a lot of undersized PF's in the league. I just think he's athletic, and quick enough to play away from the basket, so I see the potential of being a SF there. He definitely would have been a first round pick last year. He plays for Kentucky. As you can see, Kentucky should have a pretty good team next year. With Wall, Patterson and also adding DeMarcus Cousins, a 6'10" PF/C, a very talented player, whose work ethic is already being mentioned.
Other first year players to watch are. Derrick Favors, A very talented 6'9" PF, who should end up being a lottery pick. But he's going to Georgia Tech, so who knows. Xavier Henry. A 6'6" SF/SG. In highschool he's been compared to Kobe and Jordan. A bit of a reach, me thinks. But he's talented and should be fun to watch. I believe he's the son of ex-NBA player Carl Henry. He plays for Kansas.
For those that can figure out how to watch European basketball, you might give a look see at Donatas Motiejunas. A 7' center/PF/SF. He rail thin, but plays with attitude. He's been compared to Nowitzki at the same age. Nothing like putting pressure on a young player.
Thats all for now. The college season isn't that far away, so nows the time to stock up on the popcorn and cervesa. Frozen pizza's are good too.
Of course, John Wall. Commited to Kentucky. I've seen him play twice and so far he's as advertized. Athletic, an extremely skilled playmaker. His only known weakness at this point is his outside shot. Not a concern at this point.
Craig Brackins. Sort of burst on the scene last year after being in a stealth mode for a year and half. He would have been a first round pick last year in my opinion, considering there wern't that many good bigs in the draft. He plays for Iowa St. This could be his year to shine.
Solomon Alabi. A 7'1" center thats very athletic. So far his Basketball IQ is whats holding him back. He's on the thin side, but has great shot blocking instincts and rebounds well. This is a guy to keep your eye on. He could end up being what Thabeet was suspossed to be. He plays for Florida St.
Greg Monroe. Another guy that would have been a first round pick last year. Maybe even a lottery pick. Extremely talented player. 6'11", and another guy that could afford a little more weight. The question is, what exactly is he. A center, a Power Forward or a Small Forward? A terrific passer with outstanding basketball IQ. Plays away from the basket a lot and is very effective there, but when he plays inside, he's also very good. I'm not sure he knows what his position is yet. He plays for Georgetown.
Cole Aldrich. This is a guy I'm very interested in. He's athletic, smart, blocks shots and rebounds well. Has good basketball IQ. He almost sounds too good to be true. He was sort of under the radar last year, with Kansas having sort of a down year. He needs to improve his offense, but he's on track right now for the lottery. He's someone the Kings could use if he continues to improve. Obviously, he plays for Kansas.
Jerome Jordan. Another 7 footer. Another very athletic center. He's been a little disappointing so far. Not sure of his basketball IQ, but if things start to click inside his head, he could move up the charts in a hurry. He's another of those potential guys that so far is still in the reaching mode. He plays for Tulsa.
Gani Lawal. A 6'9" PF that based on athletic ability should have been in the lottery last year, but may have slipped into the second round instead. I'm starting to become suspect of Georgia Tech's coaching. They always seem to have a lot of talent the never quite reaches its potential. I picked them as my dark horse last year on talent alone. Shows what I know. Again, obviously he plays for Georgia Tech.
Dexter Pittman. This is an interesting guy. He brought his weight down from somewhere around 370 pounds to 290 pounds. He's pretty athletic for a guy his size at 6'10". He's been a work in progress, but he's been putting in the work and has improved every year. Think of a larger version of Blair, but not quite as mean in the post. Which is where he plays. He has no game away from the basket at all. He's a senior this year, so he really needs to make strides in his game. Don't be surprised if you see him slowly climb up the boards toward the end of the year. I don't see him as ever being a starter in the NBA, but you never know. He plays for Texas..
Ed Davis. Another guy that was under the radar last year. Overshadowed by Hansbourgh and Co. Pretty talented player. He's a 6'9" PF thats a good athlete. He's just a sophmore this year, so he should get more playing time with the departure of Hansbrough. He plays for North Carolina.
Pat Patterson. A 6'8" PF/SF. He plays PF in college and that seems to be his projection. I'm not quite sure about him. I have to give him credit, because he plays inside very well. He tenacious under the basket and plays bigger than he is. I always have reservations about players like him, but there are a lot of undersized PF's in the league. I just think he's athletic, and quick enough to play away from the basket, so I see the potential of being a SF there. He definitely would have been a first round pick last year. He plays for Kentucky. As you can see, Kentucky should have a pretty good team next year. With Wall, Patterson and also adding DeMarcus Cousins, a 6'10" PF/C, a very talented player, whose work ethic is already being mentioned.
Other first year players to watch are. Derrick Favors, A very talented 6'9" PF, who should end up being a lottery pick. But he's going to Georgia Tech, so who knows. Xavier Henry. A 6'6" SF/SG. In highschool he's been compared to Kobe and Jordan. A bit of a reach, me thinks. But he's talented and should be fun to watch. I believe he's the son of ex-NBA player Carl Henry. He plays for Kansas.
For those that can figure out how to watch European basketball, you might give a look see at Donatas Motiejunas. A 7' center/PF/SF. He rail thin, but plays with attitude. He's been compared to Nowitzki at the same age. Nothing like putting pressure on a young player.
Thats all for now. The college season isn't that far away, so nows the time to stock up on the popcorn and cervesa. Frozen pizza's are good too.
Ater Majok is going to get to play this year after there were issues with his eligibility. The kid can straight up ball and although has been playing only for a few years he has had a hell of a coaching staff working with him.
He's got a fadeaway now (which I just heard about). Last year he didn't have that shot. We should see a lot of him at UCONN this year. Might be a surprise move up the draft ladder.
Another player that might surprise a bit is Samadro Samuels. He's a bit short for a PF (which is the type of game he has) but he doesn't back down and has soft hands. This year he should be able to work on his rebounding, and post work.
He's got a fadeaway now (which I just heard about). Last year he didn't have that shot. We should see a lot of him at UCONN this year. Might be a surprise move up the draft ladder.
Another player that might surprise a bit is Samadro Samuels. He's a bit short for a PF (which is the type of game he has) but he doesn't back down and has soft hands. This year he should be able to work on his rebounding, and post work.
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Favors is someone to watch for sure. I'm a little concerned about the fact he's going to Georgia Tech. They're recent reputation for developing big men is a litttle lacking, so it does concern me. Not to mention they already have a couple of bigs that could cut into his playing time. But he's a talented player who's a little rough around the edges, but most bigs coming out of highschool are.
This is just for the Hell of it...Or, the fun of it...
http://www.searchingforbillyedelin.com/2009/8/9/983331/john-wall-reminds-us-jerry
http://www.searchingforbillyedelin.com/2009/8/9/983331/john-wall-reminds-us-jerry
Samuels was on this years mock draft sites at about the 15-25 range for most the year.. He under-perform this year, but I believe he will get things going. You and others named most of the people I am wanting to get a good look at. I love college BBall and ordering the "college season pass" on DirecTv.
As for Majok he was supposed to play last year but got red shirted or whatever because of eligibility issues... He is back this year to play, and I don't think anyone will be able to stop him now that he has a jumper. He reminds me a lot of Anthony Randolph from what I have seen and not just because they are both tall and skinny
As for Majok he was supposed to play last year but got red shirted or whatever because of eligibility issues... He is back this year to play, and I don't think anyone will be able to stop him now that he has a jumper. He reminds me a lot of Anthony Randolph from what I have seen and not just because they are both tall and skinny
Who knows, by the end of this coming season, we may not even be interested in Wall. Of course that all depends on Evans. But right now, at least on paper, next years draft looks to be deeper than last years. Especially with big men, of which you can't have too many. I'm not opposed to getting the first pick in the draft though. Whether we would use it on Wall or not.
As a matter of fact, the best position we could be in, would be to have the first pick in the draft and not need Wall. Nothing like dealing from a position of power..
As a matter of fact, the best position we could be in, would be to have the first pick in the draft and not need Wall. Nothing like dealing from a position of power..
Who knows, by the end of this coming season, we may not even be interested in Wall. Of course that all depends on Evans. But right now, at least on paper, next years draft looks to be deeper than last years. Especially with big men, of which you can't have too many. I'm not opposed to getting the first pick in the draft though. Whether we would use it on Wall or not.
As a matter of fact, the best position we could be in, would be to have the first pick in the draft and not need Wall. Nothing like dealing from a position of power..
As a matter of fact, the best position we could be in, would be to have the first pick in the draft and not need Wall. Nothing like dealing from a position of power..
Hey bajaden - great analysis!
I like the depth of PF's in this draft - and also the intrigue of "upside" players John Wall, Derrick Favors, Ed Davis, and Donatas Motiejunas. Equally, can't wait to see how these promising players pan out next season (along with the usual dark horse-draft risers).
But there's two things I don't like - at this point, most of the PF's seem undersized, offensively raw/lacking skill, and not great passers. Second, there doesn't seem to be a "star" outside of Wall, and then again, you never know how he'll pan out in college.
What's great is we haven't seen what these players can do yet, so things could change...but going into the season, I feel that the 2010 draft is only marginally better than 2009. What are thoughts on this?
I like the depth of PF's in this draft - and also the intrigue of "upside" players John Wall, Derrick Favors, Ed Davis, and Donatas Motiejunas. Equally, can't wait to see how these promising players pan out next season (along with the usual dark horse-draft risers).
But there's two things I don't like - at this point, most of the PF's seem undersized, offensively raw/lacking skill, and not great passers. Second, there doesn't seem to be a "star" outside of Wall, and then again, you never know how he'll pan out in college.
What's great is we haven't seen what these players can do yet, so things could change...but going into the season, I feel that the 2010 draft is only marginally better than 2009. What are thoughts on this?
Who knows, by the end of this coming season, we may not even be interested in Wall. Of course that all depends on Evans. But right now, at least on paper, next years draft looks to be deeper than last years. Especially with big men, of which you can't have too many. I'm not opposed to getting the first pick in the draft though. Whether we would use it on Wall or not.
As a matter of fact, the best position we could be in, would be to have the first pick in the draft and not need Wall. Nothing like dealing from a position of power..
As a matter of fact, the best position we could be in, would be to have the first pick in the draft and not need Wall. Nothing like dealing from a position of power..
If Wall is indeed the #1 pick, if he lives up to his potential and comes out that way, "needing" Wall will be irrelevant -- you just take him and sort out the rest later. And really, no matter how good Evans did at the PG (and let's be realistic here he may do well but is hardly going to revolutionalize the position in his rookie season) he is still obviously going to have the size and game to swing to SG so there is no reasonable way he would ever be an impediment to drafting Wall if Wall is the schiznit. If he were a pure PG, yeah, then that could be an issue. If we had just drafted KJ or Tim Hardaway or whatever. But at 6'4"/6'5" wiht an offensive minded game OG is a natural swing for him if a HOF looking talent were just to fall in our laps at the PG. Nobody in the backcourt could shoot, and it wouldn't matter in the least so great would be the buttkicking going on in every other way.
I'm a firm believer in taking the best player available. But, if there are two players that compare equally, and one fits the needs of your team better than the other, I would draft that player. We'll have to see how it all plays out. Right now Wall looks to be number one. But who knows? By the end of the college season he may not be. Still way too early to tell.