Post by James on Oct 25, 2005 0:03:52 GMT -5
Kevin Durant
After some inconsistant performances at the college level, Kevin Durant isnt a lock for the number 1 pick anymore according to many scouts. The 6'10" small forward is known for his ability to score, however has been shut down by many a defender this season. Although, one can not ignore his 48 point performance early in the season, as well as his 44 point game and 43 point drubbing only a few weeks ago.
Jarvis Crittenton
Crittenton is a solid point guard who will get the job done, much like Boston's Orien Greene who is unofrtunatly riding the pine this year. Crittenton is a great penetrator and excels at getting his team mates the ball. He is an excellent reader of the ball which often leads to him out in front of the pack putting in lay up after layup.
Alexis Ajinca
He is probably the best and most consistant player in this years draft and the most stable European rookie ever, already proving himself at the International and professional levels in and for France. Tony Parker, also a Frenchmen loves Alexis and beleives he will come into the league and make an immediate impact. Ajinca has a great outside shot and is a superior athlete.
Keith Brumbaugh
So you want to know the man behind Durants stock drop? Well, its Keith Brumbaugh. Brumbaugh will enter the UBL as the best rookie defender since, anyone. He is tall, strong, athletic and likes to get under his opponents skin. Keith will be good for only around 12-15ppg a night in his prime, however he will also keep his defender below that each game. Not reminisent of Ron Artest, Brumbaugh is a lot smoother and has a temper, making him a very valuable asset to any team. Picture him as a taller, stronger and more versatile Bruce Bowen.
Michael Beasley
Beasley looks to be the complete package, a 6'8" small forward who has a big frame and can do it all, from shoot, to pass, to run, to steal.
Tim Ohlbrecht
Ohlbrecht is the next big thing from Germany since the Diggler. Tim can score from inside and outside however cant guard his own shadow nor grab a rebound.
Paul Harris
Probably one of the most exciting players in this draft, Harris is a scoring point guard who can also pass. He is very unique and depending on his potential, he could develop into a 24-10 type of player.
Darrell Arthur
Like Brumbaugh, Arthur is a splendid defender who posseses a lethal wingspan resulting in a plethora of blocks each match.
Roman Gumenyuk
Hello a 7'2" version of Nemanja Aleksandrov. Unlike his European counterpart Alexix Ajinca, Romans potential is still unclear, much like Claver and Tomic before him.
Derrick Rose
Rose is a tremendous inside scorer for a small point guard, much like Allen Iverson. He can pass like no one else, however he is about the same range on his shot as Earl Clark.
Eric Gordon
Gordon is almost a Darius Washington clone, except better. Gordon can score like crazy, however like the German Ohlbrecht, he cannot play defense, either due to his lack of motivation to, or simply bad skill.
Julian Wright
Wright has displayed a great inside game, possiby one of the best this class will see. He is very quick and uses his athletisism to his advantage, picture him as Tracy McGrady without a jump shot.
Thaddeus Young
This guy is pretty much your normal 12-8 rookie big man. Dont expect him to ba a superstar, however dont be surprised to see him labeled as a "star" later on in his career.
Cole Aldrich
Aldrich is a decent big man that will play defense and rebound for you. A decent aquisition who may provide right off the bat.
Aaron Bruce
The young Aussie is a fast, pass first point guard. One weakness that is easily identifiable is his timidness to shoot the ball as he is one of the most unselfish players scouts have laid eyes on.
Chen Jianghua
Chen is a great athlete with potential. He isnt ready for the UBL yet, however he could be a vital role player in years to come.
Kenechukwu Obi
Obi has the wingspan of a terradactal which makes him a great shot blocker. He is also a great rebounder however is also very weak.
Vernon Macklin
A very strong player in the upper body, Macklin is a great, tough defender and a rebounding small forward, much like Shawn Marion without the scoring.
Jeff Green
A very good, solid, lock down defender. He is very quick, athletic and can read the ball incredibly well.
JamesOn Curry
Work ethic is a big problem with this guy. He can score, there is no doubt about that, however weather he choses to maximise his potential is up to him.
Josh Wright
Named amongst the best point guards in this class, Wright has a decent outside shot, good handles and decent defense.
Joe Crawford
A superior outside shooter, probably the best in this years class and a very good jump shooter, Crawford will be sure to put up big numbers in his first season despite is lack of defense.
Eric Devendorf
Scouts love this kid even though he is 22 years old. He has an alround game for a 6'4" shooting guard.
Player Comparissions
Kevin Durant
Best: Tracy McGrady
Worst: Jonathan Bender (In Prime)
Taking Durant you have at least selected a career 15ppg player. A pretty safe pick, possible number 1.
Jarvis Crittenton
Best: Terrel Brandon (In Prime)
Worst: Tyronn Lue (In Prime)
Brandon in his prime was a top player, as was Lue for the Lakers in the playoff series against Philly. You also cant go wrong with Crittenton.
Alexis Ajinca
Best: Dirk Nowitzki
Worst: Nemanja Aleksandrov
Ajinca will definetly be better than Nemanja, however will he live up to the expectations of Dirk Nowitzki?
Keith Brumbaugh
Best: Ron Artest (Poor Mans)
Worst: Bruce Bowen (In Prime)
Brumbaugh, if he enetered the UBL now would already be one of the leagues best defenders. How well he can score will determine how good he can be.
Michael Beasley
Best: N/A
Worst: Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Beasley is a very unique player who is athletic, yet is very solid, and can score, dribble, pass, play defense and rebound. A possible top 3 pick.
Eric Gordon
Best: Allen Iverson (Minus Defense)
Worst: Allen Iverson (Mius Defense)
Gordon can flat out score.
Prospective Player Ratings
Michael Beasley C+ C+ C+ B C+ A
Kevin Durant B- B C B- C+ A
Jarvis Crittenton B- C+ C+ B- C- A
Alexis Ajinca B- B- B- C C A
Darrell Arthur C+ C- C+ A- B- A
Keith Brumbaugh C+ C C A C+ B
Joe Crawford C+ A- C D+ D A
After some inconsistant performances at the college level, Kevin Durant isnt a lock for the number 1 pick anymore according to many scouts. The 6'10" small forward is known for his ability to score, however has been shut down by many a defender this season. Although, one can not ignore his 48 point performance early in the season, as well as his 44 point game and 43 point drubbing only a few weeks ago.
Jarvis Crittenton
Crittenton is a solid point guard who will get the job done, much like Boston's Orien Greene who is unofrtunatly riding the pine this year. Crittenton is a great penetrator and excels at getting his team mates the ball. He is an excellent reader of the ball which often leads to him out in front of the pack putting in lay up after layup.
Alexis Ajinca
He is probably the best and most consistant player in this years draft and the most stable European rookie ever, already proving himself at the International and professional levels in and for France. Tony Parker, also a Frenchmen loves Alexis and beleives he will come into the league and make an immediate impact. Ajinca has a great outside shot and is a superior athlete.
Keith Brumbaugh
So you want to know the man behind Durants stock drop? Well, its Keith Brumbaugh. Brumbaugh will enter the UBL as the best rookie defender since, anyone. He is tall, strong, athletic and likes to get under his opponents skin. Keith will be good for only around 12-15ppg a night in his prime, however he will also keep his defender below that each game. Not reminisent of Ron Artest, Brumbaugh is a lot smoother and has a temper, making him a very valuable asset to any team. Picture him as a taller, stronger and more versatile Bruce Bowen.
Michael Beasley
Beasley looks to be the complete package, a 6'8" small forward who has a big frame and can do it all, from shoot, to pass, to run, to steal.
Tim Ohlbrecht
Ohlbrecht is the next big thing from Germany since the Diggler. Tim can score from inside and outside however cant guard his own shadow nor grab a rebound.
Paul Harris
Probably one of the most exciting players in this draft, Harris is a scoring point guard who can also pass. He is very unique and depending on his potential, he could develop into a 24-10 type of player.
Darrell Arthur
Like Brumbaugh, Arthur is a splendid defender who posseses a lethal wingspan resulting in a plethora of blocks each match.
Roman Gumenyuk
Hello a 7'2" version of Nemanja Aleksandrov. Unlike his European counterpart Alexix Ajinca, Romans potential is still unclear, much like Claver and Tomic before him.
Derrick Rose
Rose is a tremendous inside scorer for a small point guard, much like Allen Iverson. He can pass like no one else, however he is about the same range on his shot as Earl Clark.
Eric Gordon
Gordon is almost a Darius Washington clone, except better. Gordon can score like crazy, however like the German Ohlbrecht, he cannot play defense, either due to his lack of motivation to, or simply bad skill.
Julian Wright
Wright has displayed a great inside game, possiby one of the best this class will see. He is very quick and uses his athletisism to his advantage, picture him as Tracy McGrady without a jump shot.
Thaddeus Young
This guy is pretty much your normal 12-8 rookie big man. Dont expect him to ba a superstar, however dont be surprised to see him labeled as a "star" later on in his career.
Cole Aldrich
Aldrich is a decent big man that will play defense and rebound for you. A decent aquisition who may provide right off the bat.
Aaron Bruce
The young Aussie is a fast, pass first point guard. One weakness that is easily identifiable is his timidness to shoot the ball as he is one of the most unselfish players scouts have laid eyes on.
Chen Jianghua
Chen is a great athlete with potential. He isnt ready for the UBL yet, however he could be a vital role player in years to come.
Kenechukwu Obi
Obi has the wingspan of a terradactal which makes him a great shot blocker. He is also a great rebounder however is also very weak.
Vernon Macklin
A very strong player in the upper body, Macklin is a great, tough defender and a rebounding small forward, much like Shawn Marion without the scoring.
Jeff Green
A very good, solid, lock down defender. He is very quick, athletic and can read the ball incredibly well.
JamesOn Curry
Work ethic is a big problem with this guy. He can score, there is no doubt about that, however weather he choses to maximise his potential is up to him.
Josh Wright
Named amongst the best point guards in this class, Wright has a decent outside shot, good handles and decent defense.
Joe Crawford
A superior outside shooter, probably the best in this years class and a very good jump shooter, Crawford will be sure to put up big numbers in his first season despite is lack of defense.
Eric Devendorf
Scouts love this kid even though he is 22 years old. He has an alround game for a 6'4" shooting guard.
Player Comparissions
Kevin Durant
Best: Tracy McGrady
Worst: Jonathan Bender (In Prime)
Taking Durant you have at least selected a career 15ppg player. A pretty safe pick, possible number 1.
Jarvis Crittenton
Best: Terrel Brandon (In Prime)
Worst: Tyronn Lue (In Prime)
Brandon in his prime was a top player, as was Lue for the Lakers in the playoff series against Philly. You also cant go wrong with Crittenton.
Alexis Ajinca
Best: Dirk Nowitzki
Worst: Nemanja Aleksandrov
Ajinca will definetly be better than Nemanja, however will he live up to the expectations of Dirk Nowitzki?
Keith Brumbaugh
Best: Ron Artest (Poor Mans)
Worst: Bruce Bowen (In Prime)
Brumbaugh, if he enetered the UBL now would already be one of the leagues best defenders. How well he can score will determine how good he can be.
Michael Beasley
Best: N/A
Worst: Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Beasley is a very unique player who is athletic, yet is very solid, and can score, dribble, pass, play defense and rebound. A possible top 3 pick.
Eric Gordon
Best: Allen Iverson (Minus Defense)
Worst: Allen Iverson (Mius Defense)
Gordon can flat out score.
Prospective Player Ratings
Michael Beasley C+ C+ C+ B C+ A
Kevin Durant B- B C B- C+ A
Jarvis Crittenton B- C+ C+ B- C- A
Alexis Ajinca B- B- B- C C A
Darrell Arthur C+ C- C+ A- B- A
Keith Brumbaugh C+ C C A C+ B
Joe Crawford C+ A- C D+ D A
