Post by fason on Aug 12, 2018 18:20:45 GMT
Decent looking class that has a couple really good looking bigs with Yao and Stoudemire at the top, then some okay big prospects behind them like Drew Gooden, Nene, Niko, and Jared Jeffries. It surprisingly has a good amount of point guards with Juan Dixon, Smush Parker and Flip Murray all looking good to go with Jay Williams, Dajuan Wagner and maybe Skylar Diggins. The wings look pretty weak overall as none of them seem to have great scoring potential.
*Ignore all shown potential grades. They don't matter to begin with, but even less since Druce used an excel spreadsheet to make the class.
1. Yao Ming C 7'6" 285 21 China
Grades: B C D+ A- B- C
Real life 1.1 and probably the most anticipated player in this class. Have to like the strengths in his profile of inside, strength and shot blocking, these traits make him seemingly bust proof - Majic (unless Druce wants to shoot an F U to Ian). His weakness of limited range isn’t a big deal since he was such a good free throw shooter, he shouldn’t shoot any worse than 80%. His other weakness of rebounding should grow naturally through TC if his potential isn’t shit, rebounding could also be where his upgrades are used since he should start with high inside, strength, jumper and shot blocking. The only weakness that would concern me is quickness, I remember past commishes saying that quickness was often a trait that kept good bigs from becoming elite. With that said, Yao should probably still go 1.1 overall because of his combo of size and strengths.
Player Comparison: Brandon Griner
2. Amare Stoudemire PF 6'10" 240 20 Cypress Creek "High School"
Grades: B+ C D+ C B C
I think Stoudemire is a dark horse candidate to go 1.1 because he had the best overall career from this class and was fun to watch. B+/C are tremendous starting scoring bigs for a big. His weaknesses of limited shooting range, poor post defense and low passing are far from deal breakers. Just like with Yao the limited range won’t be a big deal because of Stoudemire’s free shooting, meh on the post defense as long as he blocks some shots and the low passing should be considered a strength (more shooting/less opportunities for turnovers). I’m expecting Stoudemire to be the type of big that averages 25 PPG, 10 RPG 1.5 BPG and is a consistent threat to make all league teams.
Player Comparison: Steph Templeton
3. Jay Williams PG 6'2" 195 21 Duke
Grades: C+ B+ C+ B C B
Williams is the top point guard prospect in this class and is another candidate to potentially go 1.1 in the event that the lotto winner does not want a big. From his profile write up, I like his ability to come in and score with decent volume right away because his listed strengths are inside scoring, strength and three point shooting. One of his weaknesses of low passing is a strength imo, and the turnovers issues are a common weakness for most incoming PGs, put 5-10 points into his handles and it shouldn’t be a problem. The concerning weakness with Williams to me is the low free throw shooting, I’ve seen Eric and Ank mention that perimeter players that start with low jumpers can have limited growth as scorers. Williams will also be the first stud Duke player to put Druce to the test when he says he won’t intentionally bust Duke players. I wouldn’t let Williams alma mater scare me away from drafting him in the top 3 and if I really wanted a PG.
Player Comparison: Jason Williams
4. Dajuan Wagner PG 6'2" 190 19 Memphis
Grades: B+ C+ C- C C- C
I may have Wagner too high here at 5, but a 19 year old volume scoring PG that should start with A true potential is very sexy to me. B+ inside scoring is an insane grade for a 19 to start with, even if a lot of it is jumping. I see his first weakness of low passing could be the main cause for his C- handles. He’ll probably have some TO issues because I’m sure Druce doesn’t want another Je Suis Herb or Colin Sexton. His other two weaknesses of low rebounding and low perimeter defense aren’t ideal, especially if you want a PG that is a good two-way player or well-rounded, but if they’re averaging 30 PPG and not turning it over too much then who cares. Wagner’s upside will be very hard to pass up in the top 4.
Player Comparison: Benji Hammon
5. Caron Butler SF 6'7" 220 22 UConn
Grades: C+ C+ C- A- C+ C
Butler is my favorite wing in this class, he should be a good two-way wing immediately especially with that A- defense. In his last year at UConn, he put up impressive stats of 20.3 PPG on splits of 48.6/77.9/40, 7.5 RPG, 3.0 APG and 2.1 SPG. The profile says that he should start with good strength, decent jumper and rebound well on the offensive glass. The weaknesses in his profile (turnovers, three point shooting, low room for growth) could be major concerns and I expect they will cause him to slip in the draft farther than he should. If I had a top 5 pick and really wanted a wing, his C potential would not scare me off, we had many players in 4.0 under different commishes start with C potential and go on to have great careers (Emeka Okafor, Shane Battier, etc.).
Player Comparison: Poor man’s Malcolm Moore
6. Drew Gooden PF 6'10'' 250 21 Kansas
Grades: B- C C C+ B B
Gooden went 1.4 in this draft irl, and looks like a good sim prospect based off those grades, there are no glaring holes like a lot of the other bigs in this class. From his profile, it sounds as though he’ll be a pretty good scorer right away because of the listed strengths (inside, jumper and quickness). Of his weaknesses, one doesn’t even matter for bigs (threes), but the other two could be concerning long term (strength and handles) and may need attention with upgrades. Based off everything I’m expecting him to offensive focused big that can really score with good efficiency, he should be a top 10 pick.
Player Comparison: Jock Landale
7. Juan Dixon CG 6'3" 185 22 Maryland
Grades: C B+ B- C C- C
A non-profile player that I think is worth a lotto pick because most people like and remember him for being the best player on Maryland’s 2002 national title team. Dixon was a good scorer and very good shooter during his senior year (20.4 PPG on shooting splits of 46.9/89.8/39.7), I may have went conservative with the C+/B scoring grades. Druce has been really generous with handling grades given to CGs so I don’t think Dixon will much trouble becoming starting PG eligible. Wouldn’t be shocked if Dixon ends up the best PG in this class.
Player Comparison: Elle Okobo
8. Tayshaun Prince SF 6'9" 185 22 Kentucky
Grades: C+ C+ C C+ C B
Prince is another wing with good two-way potential, his profile indicates he should be a shot blocking wing. His other two listed strengths of quickness and jumping aren’t too exciting, but depending on the build could help his long term potential as a scorer. No mention of his scoring or shooting in the profile, based on his college stats he was only a pretty good scorer and mediocre shooter (17.5 PPG on percentages of 46.7/70.3/34). His rebounding was only average with just 6.3 RPG. Based on his stats and listed weakness of strength, I don’t think he’ll ever be the type of player that comes close to averaging 25 PPG. Wildcard here though is if Druce has any fondness for former Pistons (I can’t remember whether he likes them or not). If that’s the case then I could see him going before Butler.
Player Comparison: Killian Tillie
9. Skylar Diggins PG 5'9 140 22 Notre Dame
Projected Grades: C B B- C+ D A
Absent from the current draft file, hopefully Druce quits teasing us and adds her so I can quit having to include her in previews. With Diggins, I wouldn’t worry too much about her size, we’ve had PGs with similar diminutive stature be near HOF quality players (Tyus Edney, Prince, and Kina Grannis). From her profile it sounds as though she’ll start with a very high jumper, probably at least a B and put up a high amount of steals as a perimeter defender. All of her weakness are related to inside scoring, scoring volume and strength, so her GM will need to use her points on inside and whatever’s left on strength.
Player Comparison: Hassani Gravett (with better shooting)
10. Nene Hilario C 6'11" 245 20 Brazil
Grades: B- D+ D B- C+ C
Profile reads like a good D/R big that will be built as an athlete which should give him decent long term potential. The listed strength of shot blocking should give him value right away. Then it sounds like he’ll be a project on offense based off his other listed strengths (jumping/strength) and shooting is basically listed twice as a weakness. If he comes in averaging less than 10 PPG with starter’s minutes it probably won’t be worth even trying to bump up his scoring volume, just use all his upgrades on fixing his jumper and strengthening his rebounding.
Player Comparison: DJ Rony
11. Smush Parker PG 6'4'' 190 21 Fordham
Grades: C+ B- B- C+ C B
A non-profile player so we don’t have much to go off in terms of scouting, his listed strength is jump shot which is always a great. His size and grades are those of a prototypical PG. Bonus points for having a ridiculous name, most commishes seem to make these players pretty good. Wouldn’t be a bad pick starting around 10.
Player Comparison: Shamorie Ponds
12. Flip Murray PG 6'4'' 190 22 Shaw
Grades: C+ C+ B- B C- B
Another non-profile player, he looks nearly identical to Smush Parker, but like Smush a little more because his outside grade his higher and he’s +1 overall. Flip looks like a good prospect as well though with the B defense and the strength listed in his profile is jump shot. Should go off the board right after Smush is picked.
Player Comparison: Smush Parker
13. Ryan Humphrey SF 6'7" 220 22 Notre Dame
Grades: C+ C+ C- B- C+ B
Big fan of Humphrey because he’s a Notre Dame alum, was a good player in 4.0, and put up some really impressive rebounding and defensive stats during his senior year at Notre Dame (10.9 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 2.8 BPG). He was a decent scorer but poor shooter, so I’m not sure how much of a future he really has at SF, fortunately his defense and rebounding should be good enough for him to play PF, which is where I think he sticks in sim. Will be a good pick in the 10-15 range.
Player Comparison: Herb Jones
14. Kareem Rush SG 6'6'' 215 21 Missouri
Grades: C+ B- C B- C B
Solid starting grades for a SG, which should have allowed for quite a bit of flexibility to his build. He had the reputation of being a really good shooter back in college and early in his NBA career, and the listed strength in his profile was perimeter defense. To me he looks like the best pure SG draft prospect in this draft, and I’m expecting him to go in the lottery.
Player Comparison: Poor man’s Tyler Blevins
15. Nikoloz Tskitishvili PF/C 7'0" 240 19 Georgia (Republic of)
Grades: C B- B- C C+ B
Very good player in 4.0, but massive bust irl. It’s hard to get a gage of his skills from his real life stats due to how little he played and there isn’t much scouting info out there for him entering the draft. The strengths in his profile are three of the least valuable strengths for a big with this software (passing, handling, threes). His weaknesses of inside scoring, strength and rebounding are huge red flags. This pick will be all about potential as he should start with the highest in this class. I think he’d be a decent pick towards the end of the lotto as a project expected not to contribute until the last year of his rookie deal.
Player Comparison: Stojko Vrankovic (with a little bit of shot blocking)
16. Mike Dunleavy Jr. SF 6'9" 200 22 Duke
Grades: C B B- C C B
Dunleavy went 1.3 irl, but I’m kind of meh on his prospects in sim league because of the profile. His strengths of three point shooting, passing and handles don’t do too much to generate excitement for a wing about to be taken in the lotto. One of his weaknesses is low strength, which could limit him as a scorer, then his lack of rebounding and perimeter defense don’t make me feel good about his ability as a two-way player as he’s locked into playing SF due to his height. Maybe Druce starts him with high inside scoring and jumper, but I think whoever drafts him should limit their expectations and expect a bit of a project.
Player Comparison: Poor man’s Chuck Person
17. Jared Jeffries PF 6'11" 235 21 Indiana
Grades: C+ C- C B- C+ D
I’m a Jeffries fan simply because of the first two strengths in his profile of bleals and good rebounding. In college he wasn’t a big scorer or great shooter, but far from a disaster. The weaknesses in his profile say he’ll need to add strength, is slow and doesn’t have much range on his jumper (this one isn’t a big deal). As long as his shooting and inside scoring aren’t completely terrible, he has a good chance to become useful. I could see him becoming one of the biggest overachievers from this class.
Player Comparison: Tyler Davis
18. Chris Wilcox C 6'10" 235 20 Maryland
Grades: B- D C C B B
My head tells me Wilcox is going to suck or be a Udoka Azuibuke like big, but my heart tells me he’s going to be a big scorer that starts with really high potential. His strengths of inside and extraordinary jumping are good for scoring potential, but the weakness of shooting could limit the efficiency On defense, he won’t block too many shots, but he will be a good post defender so he may not be completely useless on that end. He went from not playing much at all his freshmen season to playing 24 MPG and making the all-tournament team during his sophomore season, which is why I think he’ll start with high potential. He’ll need work, but I wouldn’t fault a GM for using a lotto pick on him.
Player Comparison: Less shitty version of Udoka Azuibuke
19. Carlos Boozer PF 6'9" 255 21 Duke
Grades: C+ D C C+ A- D
Ehhhhhhhhhhh, I don’t think Boozer is a top 20 player, but he has a profile and is a pretty big name. With this being 5.0 and blocks not being end all be all yet, he has a chance to be okay/good. I like the mention of strength, inside scoring and offensive rebounding in his profile. What I don’t like is the turnover issues and poor free throw shooting mentioned in the profile, he also didn’t block many shots irl. Added bonus potentially working against him is he went to Duke. Buyer beware if you’re using a top 20 pick on Boozer.
Player Comparison: Yommy Sangodeyi
20. Fred Jones SG 6'4" 215 23 Oregon
Grades: C+ C+ C+ C+ C C
Okay looking grades that could allow him to be well-rounded, a couple of the listed strengths in his profile are ideal for perimeter players (jumper and handles). What worries me is that his other listed strength is jumping to go with one of his listed weaknesses of finishing inside. I’m expecting his inside to be really low with that starting C+ grade. Jones looks like a total project and probably should go in the late teens – early 20s.
Player Comparison: SG version of Rashard Lewis
*Ignore all shown potential grades. They don't matter to begin with, but even less since Druce used an excel spreadsheet to make the class.
1. Yao Ming C 7'6" 285 21 China
Grades: B C D+ A- B- C
Real life 1.1 and probably the most anticipated player in this class. Have to like the strengths in his profile of inside, strength and shot blocking, these traits make him seemingly bust proof - Majic (unless Druce wants to shoot an F U to Ian). His weakness of limited range isn’t a big deal since he was such a good free throw shooter, he shouldn’t shoot any worse than 80%. His other weakness of rebounding should grow naturally through TC if his potential isn’t shit, rebounding could also be where his upgrades are used since he should start with high inside, strength, jumper and shot blocking. The only weakness that would concern me is quickness, I remember past commishes saying that quickness was often a trait that kept good bigs from becoming elite. With that said, Yao should probably still go 1.1 overall because of his combo of size and strengths.
Player Comparison: Brandon Griner
2. Amare Stoudemire PF 6'10" 240 20 Cypress Creek "High School"
Grades: B+ C D+ C B C
I think Stoudemire is a dark horse candidate to go 1.1 because he had the best overall career from this class and was fun to watch. B+/C are tremendous starting scoring bigs for a big. His weaknesses of limited shooting range, poor post defense and low passing are far from deal breakers. Just like with Yao the limited range won’t be a big deal because of Stoudemire’s free shooting, meh on the post defense as long as he blocks some shots and the low passing should be considered a strength (more shooting/less opportunities for turnovers). I’m expecting Stoudemire to be the type of big that averages 25 PPG, 10 RPG 1.5 BPG and is a consistent threat to make all league teams.
Player Comparison: Steph Templeton
3. Jay Williams PG 6'2" 195 21 Duke
Grades: C+ B+ C+ B C B
Williams is the top point guard prospect in this class and is another candidate to potentially go 1.1 in the event that the lotto winner does not want a big. From his profile write up, I like his ability to come in and score with decent volume right away because his listed strengths are inside scoring, strength and three point shooting. One of his weaknesses of low passing is a strength imo, and the turnovers issues are a common weakness for most incoming PGs, put 5-10 points into his handles and it shouldn’t be a problem. The concerning weakness with Williams to me is the low free throw shooting, I’ve seen Eric and Ank mention that perimeter players that start with low jumpers can have limited growth as scorers. Williams will also be the first stud Duke player to put Druce to the test when he says he won’t intentionally bust Duke players. I wouldn’t let Williams alma mater scare me away from drafting him in the top 3 and if I really wanted a PG.
Player Comparison: Jason Williams
4. Dajuan Wagner PG 6'2" 190 19 Memphis
Grades: B+ C+ C- C C- C
I may have Wagner too high here at 5, but a 19 year old volume scoring PG that should start with A true potential is very sexy to me. B+ inside scoring is an insane grade for a 19 to start with, even if a lot of it is jumping. I see his first weakness of low passing could be the main cause for his C- handles. He’ll probably have some TO issues because I’m sure Druce doesn’t want another Je Suis Herb or Colin Sexton. His other two weaknesses of low rebounding and low perimeter defense aren’t ideal, especially if you want a PG that is a good two-way player or well-rounded, but if they’re averaging 30 PPG and not turning it over too much then who cares. Wagner’s upside will be very hard to pass up in the top 4.
Player Comparison: Benji Hammon
5. Caron Butler SF 6'7" 220 22 UConn
Grades: C+ C+ C- A- C+ C
Butler is my favorite wing in this class, he should be a good two-way wing immediately especially with that A- defense. In his last year at UConn, he put up impressive stats of 20.3 PPG on splits of 48.6/77.9/40, 7.5 RPG, 3.0 APG and 2.1 SPG. The profile says that he should start with good strength, decent jumper and rebound well on the offensive glass. The weaknesses in his profile (turnovers, three point shooting, low room for growth) could be major concerns and I expect they will cause him to slip in the draft farther than he should. If I had a top 5 pick and really wanted a wing, his C potential would not scare me off, we had many players in 4.0 under different commishes start with C potential and go on to have great careers (Emeka Okafor, Shane Battier, etc.).
Player Comparison: Poor man’s Malcolm Moore
6. Drew Gooden PF 6'10'' 250 21 Kansas
Grades: B- C C C+ B B
Gooden went 1.4 in this draft irl, and looks like a good sim prospect based off those grades, there are no glaring holes like a lot of the other bigs in this class. From his profile, it sounds as though he’ll be a pretty good scorer right away because of the listed strengths (inside, jumper and quickness). Of his weaknesses, one doesn’t even matter for bigs (threes), but the other two could be concerning long term (strength and handles) and may need attention with upgrades. Based off everything I’m expecting him to offensive focused big that can really score with good efficiency, he should be a top 10 pick.
Player Comparison: Jock Landale
7. Juan Dixon CG 6'3" 185 22 Maryland
Grades: C B+ B- C C- C
A non-profile player that I think is worth a lotto pick because most people like and remember him for being the best player on Maryland’s 2002 national title team. Dixon was a good scorer and very good shooter during his senior year (20.4 PPG on shooting splits of 46.9/89.8/39.7), I may have went conservative with the C+/B scoring grades. Druce has been really generous with handling grades given to CGs so I don’t think Dixon will much trouble becoming starting PG eligible. Wouldn’t be shocked if Dixon ends up the best PG in this class.
Player Comparison: Elle Okobo
8. Tayshaun Prince SF 6'9" 185 22 Kentucky
Grades: C+ C+ C C+ C B
Prince is another wing with good two-way potential, his profile indicates he should be a shot blocking wing. His other two listed strengths of quickness and jumping aren’t too exciting, but depending on the build could help his long term potential as a scorer. No mention of his scoring or shooting in the profile, based on his college stats he was only a pretty good scorer and mediocre shooter (17.5 PPG on percentages of 46.7/70.3/34). His rebounding was only average with just 6.3 RPG. Based on his stats and listed weakness of strength, I don’t think he’ll ever be the type of player that comes close to averaging 25 PPG. Wildcard here though is if Druce has any fondness for former Pistons (I can’t remember whether he likes them or not). If that’s the case then I could see him going before Butler.
Player Comparison: Killian Tillie
9. Skylar Diggins PG 5'9 140 22 Notre Dame
Projected Grades: C B B- C+ D A
Absent from the current draft file, hopefully Druce quits teasing us and adds her so I can quit having to include her in previews. With Diggins, I wouldn’t worry too much about her size, we’ve had PGs with similar diminutive stature be near HOF quality players (Tyus Edney, Prince, and Kina Grannis). From her profile it sounds as though she’ll start with a very high jumper, probably at least a B and put up a high amount of steals as a perimeter defender. All of her weakness are related to inside scoring, scoring volume and strength, so her GM will need to use her points on inside and whatever’s left on strength.
Player Comparison: Hassani Gravett (with better shooting)
10. Nene Hilario C 6'11" 245 20 Brazil
Grades: B- D+ D B- C+ C
Profile reads like a good D/R big that will be built as an athlete which should give him decent long term potential. The listed strength of shot blocking should give him value right away. Then it sounds like he’ll be a project on offense based off his other listed strengths (jumping/strength) and shooting is basically listed twice as a weakness. If he comes in averaging less than 10 PPG with starter’s minutes it probably won’t be worth even trying to bump up his scoring volume, just use all his upgrades on fixing his jumper and strengthening his rebounding.
Player Comparison: DJ Rony
11. Smush Parker PG 6'4'' 190 21 Fordham
Grades: C+ B- B- C+ C B
A non-profile player so we don’t have much to go off in terms of scouting, his listed strength is jump shot which is always a great. His size and grades are those of a prototypical PG. Bonus points for having a ridiculous name, most commishes seem to make these players pretty good. Wouldn’t be a bad pick starting around 10.
Player Comparison: Shamorie Ponds
12. Flip Murray PG 6'4'' 190 22 Shaw
Grades: C+ C+ B- B C- B
Another non-profile player, he looks nearly identical to Smush Parker, but like Smush a little more because his outside grade his higher and he’s +1 overall. Flip looks like a good prospect as well though with the B defense and the strength listed in his profile is jump shot. Should go off the board right after Smush is picked.
Player Comparison: Smush Parker
13. Ryan Humphrey SF 6'7" 220 22 Notre Dame
Grades: C+ C+ C- B- C+ B
Big fan of Humphrey because he’s a Notre Dame alum, was a good player in 4.0, and put up some really impressive rebounding and defensive stats during his senior year at Notre Dame (10.9 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 2.8 BPG). He was a decent scorer but poor shooter, so I’m not sure how much of a future he really has at SF, fortunately his defense and rebounding should be good enough for him to play PF, which is where I think he sticks in sim. Will be a good pick in the 10-15 range.
Player Comparison: Herb Jones
14. Kareem Rush SG 6'6'' 215 21 Missouri
Grades: C+ B- C B- C B
Solid starting grades for a SG, which should have allowed for quite a bit of flexibility to his build. He had the reputation of being a really good shooter back in college and early in his NBA career, and the listed strength in his profile was perimeter defense. To me he looks like the best pure SG draft prospect in this draft, and I’m expecting him to go in the lottery.
Player Comparison: Poor man’s Tyler Blevins
15. Nikoloz Tskitishvili PF/C 7'0" 240 19 Georgia (Republic of)
Grades: C B- B- C C+ B
Very good player in 4.0, but massive bust irl. It’s hard to get a gage of his skills from his real life stats due to how little he played and there isn’t much scouting info out there for him entering the draft. The strengths in his profile are three of the least valuable strengths for a big with this software (passing, handling, threes). His weaknesses of inside scoring, strength and rebounding are huge red flags. This pick will be all about potential as he should start with the highest in this class. I think he’d be a decent pick towards the end of the lotto as a project expected not to contribute until the last year of his rookie deal.
Player Comparison: Stojko Vrankovic (with a little bit of shot blocking)
16. Mike Dunleavy Jr. SF 6'9" 200 22 Duke
Grades: C B B- C C B
Dunleavy went 1.3 irl, but I’m kind of meh on his prospects in sim league because of the profile. His strengths of three point shooting, passing and handles don’t do too much to generate excitement for a wing about to be taken in the lotto. One of his weaknesses is low strength, which could limit him as a scorer, then his lack of rebounding and perimeter defense don’t make me feel good about his ability as a two-way player as he’s locked into playing SF due to his height. Maybe Druce starts him with high inside scoring and jumper, but I think whoever drafts him should limit their expectations and expect a bit of a project.
Player Comparison: Poor man’s Chuck Person
17. Jared Jeffries PF 6'11" 235 21 Indiana
Grades: C+ C- C B- C+ D
I’m a Jeffries fan simply because of the first two strengths in his profile of bleals and good rebounding. In college he wasn’t a big scorer or great shooter, but far from a disaster. The weaknesses in his profile say he’ll need to add strength, is slow and doesn’t have much range on his jumper (this one isn’t a big deal). As long as his shooting and inside scoring aren’t completely terrible, he has a good chance to become useful. I could see him becoming one of the biggest overachievers from this class.
Player Comparison: Tyler Davis
18. Chris Wilcox C 6'10" 235 20 Maryland
Grades: B- D C C B B
My head tells me Wilcox is going to suck or be a Udoka Azuibuke like big, but my heart tells me he’s going to be a big scorer that starts with really high potential. His strengths of inside and extraordinary jumping are good for scoring potential, but the weakness of shooting could limit the efficiency On defense, he won’t block too many shots, but he will be a good post defender so he may not be completely useless on that end. He went from not playing much at all his freshmen season to playing 24 MPG and making the all-tournament team during his sophomore season, which is why I think he’ll start with high potential. He’ll need work, but I wouldn’t fault a GM for using a lotto pick on him.
Player Comparison: Less shitty version of Udoka Azuibuke
19. Carlos Boozer PF 6'9" 255 21 Duke
Grades: C+ D C C+ A- D
Ehhhhhhhhhhh, I don’t think Boozer is a top 20 player, but he has a profile and is a pretty big name. With this being 5.0 and blocks not being end all be all yet, he has a chance to be okay/good. I like the mention of strength, inside scoring and offensive rebounding in his profile. What I don’t like is the turnover issues and poor free throw shooting mentioned in the profile, he also didn’t block many shots irl. Added bonus potentially working against him is he went to Duke. Buyer beware if you’re using a top 20 pick on Boozer.
Player Comparison: Yommy Sangodeyi
20. Fred Jones SG 6'4" 215 23 Oregon
Grades: C+ C+ C+ C+ C C
Okay looking grades that could allow him to be well-rounded, a couple of the listed strengths in his profile are ideal for perimeter players (jumper and handles). What worries me is that his other listed strength is jumping to go with one of his listed weaknesses of finishing inside. I’m expecting his inside to be really low with that starting C+ grade. Jones looks like a total project and probably should go in the late teens – early 20s.
Player Comparison: SG version of Rashard Lewis
