PASS FIRST PG, or the really really early NBA Draft/offseason Thread.

[Jareth Cutestory]

Current pick(s): 1st Round No. 29 / 2nd Round No. 29

 

Projections:

Draftexpress.com

• 1st: Quincy Pondexter SF/PF

• 2nd: Andrew Ogilvy C

Yahoo! Mock

• 1st: Eric Bledsoe PG

NBADraft.net

• 1st: Terrico White PG

• 2nd: Hamady Nidiaye C

 

Recent News:

Bledsoe Describes PG Style

quote:

Eric Bledsoe played a lot of shooting guard during his freshman season at Kentucky, but projects as a point guard.

 

"I'm a pass first point guard," said Bledsoe when I asked him to describe the type of point guard he is. "I like to push the ball up the floor. I'm an up tempo point guard. Me and John kind of did the same on the court."

 

Bledsoe cited Chris Paul as a point guard he modeled his game after.

 

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/s...style/#ixzz0obGCgmbE

 

Give us something to fool around with until Game 3. Reading the Bledsoe article made me lol. It's like he reads the boards. Figured I'd make this official so it's worthy of it's own thread.

[Jareth Cutestory]

Current pick(s): 1st Round No. 29 / 2nd Round No. 29

 

Projections:

Draftexpress.com

• 1st: Quincy Pondexter SF/PF

• 2nd: Andrew Ogilvy C

Yahoo! Mock

• 1st: Eric Bledsoe PG

NBADraft.net

• 1st: Terrico White PG

• 2nd: Hamady Nidiaye C

 

Recent News:

Bledsoe Describes PG Style

quote:

Eric Bledsoe played a lot of shooting guard during his freshman season at Kentucky, but projects as a point guard.

 

"I'm a pass first point guard," said Bledsoe when I asked him to describe the type of point guard he is. "I like to push the ball up the floor. I'm an up tempo point guard. Me and John kind of did the same on the court."

 

Bledsoe cited Chris Paul as a point guard he modeled his game after.

 

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/s...style/#ixzz0obGCgmbE

 

Give us something to fool around with until Game 3. Reading the Bledsoe article made me lol. It's like he reads the boards. Figured I'd make this official so it's worthy of it's own thread.

[KillingInTheNameOf]

Bledsoe isn't a pure point, but he's Kyle Lowry with more length, & a jump shot. He's a lotto talent imo. Avery Bradley is right there as well imo.

 

Player I liked most 4 Magic, Paul George, is flying up draft boards, unfortunate.

 

In other news, Luke Babbitt claims to be a stretch 4/combo forward, clearly the Magic's dream prospect. I think he's delusional, but I do like his game. If Steve Nash were a SF, he would be Luke Babbitt.

[BMP]

ahem

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/trueho...s-shopping-no-2-pick

[pokwaPL]

A little OT. Sixers want to trade Brand + 2nd pick. What do U think about it? Maybe we can give them sth for them or Brand is just overrated?

[Fultz4thewin]

question is, Is evan turner going to be a 20 5 5 type of guy?

 

if yes, then he might be worth taking on brand's contract.

[Captain Hindsight]

Armon Johnson

 

Strengths: Point guard with excellent size (6'3) and strength to handle the NBA PG position ... Very quick and athletic player which when combined with his size makes him intriguing ... A lefty with excellent one on one skills and the ability to create baskets off the dribble ... Has a pretty lefty pull up off the dribble ... Gets excellent lift on his shot and has a fluid release ... First step is extremely fast making him a tough player to stay in front of ... Shows excellent ball handling ability and the vision to find open teammates for baskets ... While he's not a natural at creating offense for others, he has shown improvement in that area ... Owns an effective crossover ... Fearless going inside and challenging bigger opponents and finishing drives with floaters or attacking the rim ... His body strength allows him to absorb contact and still finish ... Solid 75% ft shooter ... Has a good feel for the pick and roll ... Defensively he doesn't get a ton of steals but does a solid job of using his size and quickness to neutralize opposing guards ... Doesn't gamble much, plays solid fundamental defense ... Has shown steady improvement over his 3 years at Reno ... Has proven to be a clutch performer ...

[Captain Hindsight]

Eric Bledsoe has a huge ceiling but he's a project. He never got much time to run the point for Kentucky. His turnovers are also a problem. Given the proper coaching, he could be a stud in the NBA.

[Sir Raven]

quote:

Originally posted by Lewis4thewin:

question is, Is evan turner going to be a 20 5 5 type of guy?

 

if yes, then he might be worth taking on brand's contract.

Who do we give up then ?

[Fultz4thewin]

quote:

Originally posted by LinkZ2009:

quote:

Originally posted by Lewis4thewin:

question is, Is evan turner going to be a 20 5 5 type of guy?

 

if yes, then he might be worth taking on brand's contract.

Who do we give up then ?

 

probably vince. lewis' contract ends the same time as brand's

[Sinister Grin]

I can see the 76ers trading Brand and their pick to the Nets for cash and Yi or Lee so both teams would have money to sign one of the better free agents this summer.

 

With Vince they would have to wait until next year when the quality of free agents are far worse unless they could land Melo of course.

[shakaho]

The Magic put a high priority on 4 years of college. Freshmen and sophomores are not likely picks.