Post by jhb on Oct 24, 2018 14:09:59 GMT
List includes all profile players and a few select non-profile guys. Enjoy!
1. Lew Alcindor
Center
A C- C A- B+ B
7'2" 230 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Very High Inside, Shot-blocking
High Quickness
Strength a potential weakness (although this downside is limited based on his A starting inside grade)
Grade-set Insights:
Jump Shot may not quite be maxed yet with starting outside at C-
Projection:
Surefire All-Star, Likely HOF level player. Will go first unless an idiot is drafting.
2. Earl Monroe
Point Guard
C+ B- A C C- A
6'3" 185 lbs 23 years old
Profile Insights:
High passing but good enough handles
High jump shot
Low jumping
High quickness
Below average strength
Grade-set Insights:
C+ starting inside and notes about lower strength and jumping should mean the inside scoring attribute will start at a level that is good for point guards
Don't expect a lot of defensive contributions with C starting defense and should be an average rebounder for the position at C-
Projection:
Starting PG with upside. Profile suggestions means he should have the baseline you need to build a very good PG. Will need to get natural growth on his 3pt shot to get into the A range on his outside grade and may need an assist in TC, the lab, and camp to work on the non-growth inside attributes like strength and jumping to become an elite volume scorer. Definite top 3 pick.
3. Walt Frazier
Shooting Guard
B+ C+ D+ C C B
6'4" 205 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Very High Jumpshot
High Strength
Good Rebounding for position (although grades don't necessarily reflect that with only a C)
Low Quickness
Low Passing
Grade-set Insights:
Low quickness may be dragging down defense and rebounding grades, making him a candidate to be a better D/R player than he seems
D+ handling grade and profile insights point to him not being a turnover issue
Profile insight about mid-range game and C+ grade point to him needing a lot of work to develop a strong 3 point game
High inside grade is encouraging
Projection:
I feel like Frazier is a relatively high-floor player who also has a very good ceiling. If his build reflects what the profile and grades suggest, he should at least be a solid scorer with elite potential with the right upgrades and TC growth. Coupled with some D/R skills that may be masked by a really low quickness grade, he could be an extremely talented player. I would say the bust potential is relatively low.
4. Butch Beard
Point Guard
C B- B+ B- D B
6'3" 180 20 years old
Profile Insights:
High passing
High quickness
High 3pt shot
Low strength (potentially low inside scoring?)
Jump shot may only be average
Grade-set Insights:
With B+ starting outside and profile comments about ratios in jump shot/3pt shot, he might not have much room for natural growth in his outside scoring grade
Rebounding is a major issue, likely won't ever contribute at a high level there
All inside scoring attributes likely need work
Projection:
Starter upside. Has the potential to be a very well-rounded PG outside of never being a contributor on the boards. Should easily be a top ten selection.
At worst should be a very good backup for a long time.
5. Dave Lattin
Small Forward
B+ C C- B C A
6'6" 210 21 years old
Profile Insight:
Non-profile guy
High inside scoring
Grade-set Insight:
B+ (!) starting inside grade for a wing means he should be a scorer
C outside starting grade could go a lot of ways but gives you the ability to create a good outside scorer with timely upgrades
B C defense and rebounding grades don't reveal any major flaws
Projection:
Tantalizing prospect. B+ C starting grades have always had some bust potential in our league if there isn't enough growth but Lattin has potential superstar upside if everything breaks the right way. I'm always hesitant to go in too early on non-profile guys though because there isn't as much information as there would be in a draft profile and there are a lot of ways his build could go.
6. Elvin Hayes
Center
B- D+ D+ B- A- C
6'9" 250 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
"TMBSL ready" (low potential)
Elite rebounding
Low handling
Low jump shot
Grade-set insights:
Inside grade is a little high if you're hoping for a low-volume D/R guy. May provide a bit too much scoring volume.
B- defense grade gives you pause if he will be a shot-blocker
Projection:
A lot of D/R upside (with some bust potential due to a lack of elite size, and scoring grades that suggest he may shoot a bit too much too inefficiently, and a lack of profile insights about his shot-blocking). Should still be a top ten pick for a team looking to put on the finishing touches and not necessarily seeking a foundational piece.
7. Wes Unseld
Power Forward
B- D+ B+ C A- C
6'7" 255 lbs 21 years old
Profile Insights:
Very high strength
Very high passing
High inside scoring
Very high rebounding
Non-existent 3 pt shot
Jump shot is average
Low shot blocking
Grade-set Insights:
Profile insights and B- starting inside grade means he'll likely have very low jumping and that will affect his scoring volume
D+ outside means the FT shooting will likely need to be upgraded if he is expected to score at all for you
B+ passing for a non-PG is always scary because of what it potentially means
Projection:
The ultimate boom or bust candidate. He is an absolute unit and will have some talents that will be useful for any team. He could also be a really inefficient offensive player who isn't as efficient as you'd like and turns it over. Unseld is a gamble for a GM with a lot to invest to mask his flaws but could pay off tremendously.
8. Norm Van Lier
Point Guard
C- C A- C+ C A
6'1" 170 20 years old
Profile Insights:
High strength
High steals
High passing (and high handling? - "elite distributor")
Low jumping (profile suggests low volume)
Low 3pt shot
Grade-set Insights:
Scoring needs a lot of manual work (even with elite prospect growth) to be serviceable starting at C- C
Projection:
High floor with likely handling, defense, and rebounding capabilities. Could be a capable backup on any team and potentially even start right away on a team that doesn't need it's PG to score. Even higher ceiling with the right GM and several good TC's to grow his scoring potential. The prospect of a really good point guard who you only have to focus on upgrading in scoring categories is hard to pass on.
9. Steve Mix
Small Forward
B- C C- C+ C+ A
6'7" 240 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
High strength
High steals
Very good rebounder for the wing
Low jumping
Low blocks
Low quickness
Grade-set Insights:
Outside scoring is a mystery based on profile descriptions, could go a lot of ways starting at a C
Low jumping and high strength suggestions in profile plus B- could mean a lot of things for his inside scoring attribute but likely suggests (along with low starting outside grade) that he will be a relatively low volume option while the efficiency is TBD based on his build
Projection:
If you're willing to work on the scoring, he has the potential to be a very good starting SF or SG who won't hurt your team in the D/R area. Some bust potential but at worst should be a very serviceable third wing type player.
10. Jimmy Walker
Shooting Guard
B C C C C- B
6'3" 195 lbs 21 years old
Profile Insights:
High jump shot
High inside scoring
Low defensive attributes
Low shot blocking
Strength needs work
Grade-set Insights:
B inside and lower strength indicates likely high inside scoring and jumping grades, indicating relatively high usage and efficient scoring
Projection:
You may not love his D/R potential and his profile gives no indication of his ability to protect the basketball, but with a GM who will work on his scoring he should, at worst, be a pretty damn good bench scorer. Likely will never be a two-way player.
11. Plummer Lott
Shooting Guard
B C D+ C+ C- A
6'5" 210 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Non-profile guy
High inside scoring
Grade-set Insights:
Everything screams Dave Lattin-lite
Projection:
Will be a great value pick later in the lottery looking for a potential sleeper. Grade-set and profile similar to Dave Lattin but with the benefit of a bathroom-humor name that may tickle Odin's fancy enough to build an undercover superstar?
12. Phil Jackson
Power Forward
C- C B- B B- D
6'8" 235 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
High jumper
High post defense and shot-blocking
Low inside scoring (low usage)
Low 3pt shot
Low handling
Grade-set Insights:
Will likely be elite at the FT line with C outside and profile suggestions about jump shot and 3pt shot
Rebounding should be serviceable at worst starting at B-
B- handling suggests he may become a turnover issue with a high passing grade
Projection:
Strong D/R candidate who will provide little but likely efficient offense and at least make his FTs. B- handling grade gives me major pause if the build includes high passing without high handling. Worth a flier in the late lottery at worst for a team needing bigs.
13. Pat Riley
Shooting Guard
C C D+ B C- B
6'4" 210 lbs 21 years old
Profile Insights:
High steals (and second profile to use the word 'oodles')
Good handles
High perimeter defense
Low jumping
Low strength
Low inside scoring
Grade-set Insights:
Rebounding leaves something to be desired if you're hoping for a D/R wing
Profile and grade-set leave a lot of potential ways for his jump shot and 3pt shot to bear out
Projection:
Some defensive wing potential. Low indicators for inside categories in profile and C starting outside deflate his potential as a two-way guard. Should never be a liability on defense and should have elite turnover numbers though, which are good qualities. People often forget future NBA head coaches seem to have a way of exceeding expectations in this league over time.
14. Bob Dandridge
Small Forward
C+ C C-C C+ A
6'6" 200 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Very high jump shot
Very high stealing
Good rebounding
Low quickness
Low handling
Grade-set Insights:
C starting outside plus "wet jumper" in profile makes me think his 3pt shooting may be totally non-existent
C- handling grade suggests despite low handling he may not have a high enough passing grade for it to become a glaring issue although coupling those qualities with a suggested low quickness makes this a bit dicey
Projection:
Potential third wing. Think LiAngelo Ball without the 3pt shot and a potential turnover problem. But those are problems that could be fixed.
15. Otto Moore
Center
C+ B- D C+ B- C
6'11" 210 lbs 21 years old
Profile Insights:
Non-profile guy
Very low weight
Good shot blocking
Grade-set Insights:
C+ B- scoring grades suggest a potential low volume, very high efficiency big (maybe something like a Desean Murray or Faye Vincent Reagan type scoring output)
B- rebounding means rebounding should be somewhat serviceable (especially if strength is low to reflect his 210 lb frame)
Projection:
An intriguing potential D/R type player with this build and profile. Should be a middle of the first pick. Also, hope you weren't looking for outside scoring in this draft because Otto's grade is the third highest.
16. Bob Rule
Power Forward
B- D D+ C+ B D
6'9" 245 lbs 23 years old
Profile Insights:
Average to above average inside scoring
Good strength and rebounding
Low potential
Low handling
Low jump shot
Grade-set insights:
Profile insights about strength and rebounding mean jumping should be lower relative to other inside attributes
Projection:
Major bust potential. Low jump shot, low potential, and low handling isn't a good combo for efficiency. The only potential upside is low jumping could mean a low usage player and the profile notes good rebounding and doesn't address his defense, so there is some D/R potential. I would say a back half of the first round flier for D/R upside would be the play on Bob.
17. Charlie Paulk
Small Forward
C+ C C- A- C B
6'8" 220 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Non-profile guy
High steals
Grade-set Insights:
C+ C scoring means he likely won't be one of your scoring options
C rebounding is serviceable for a wing
Projection:
This year's Stacey Augmon?
18. Bob Kauffman
Power Forward
B- D+ D+ C+ C+ B
6'8" 240 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
High steals
High inside scoring
Low jumping (and likely low shot-blocking as he's "ground bound")
Low jump shot
Non-existent 3 pt shot
Grade-set Insights:
Rebounding looks sub-optimal for a big
B- starting inside grade for a guy whose profile suggests high inside scoring attribute and low jumper leaves some questions about his strength (especially considering his C+ D/R grades)
Projection:
One of those bigs who does some things that are intriguing, like having a high FG% because of his inside scoring attribute or getting some steals but not elite blocks. Think Udoka Azubuike without the elite strength. Likely to bounce around to a bunch of teams on MLEs and then leave after a year.
19. Jo Jo White
Point Guard
C+ C C C C- B
6'3" 195 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Good jump shot
High strength for position
Good defensive attributes
Low passing
Low shot blocking
Low quickness
Grade-set insights:
3pt shot likely low with C starting outside
High handles likely with low passing and low quickness suggestions in profile
Projection:
Uninspiring. Doesn't seem to have an elite skill. May be better as a backup combo guard type if scoring develops as passing likely ever won't be enough to make someone happy with him as their starting PG.
20. Mel Daniels
Center
B D+ C- C+ B- A
6'9" 230 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
High jumping
High strength
Good rebounding
Low blocks
Low jump shot and 3pt shot
Grade-set Insights:
B inside and high jumping/strength suggestions in profile mean inside scoring is likely low
Projection:
High bust potential. Looks likely to be a high volume, low efficiency big who can't block shots. Would not draft.
Dishonorable Mention. Louis Dampier
Point Guard
C B+ C+ D+ D B
6'0" 170 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Very high handling
Good (?) Jumper
Very high 3pt shot
No steals or blocks, likely low perimeter defense
Low rebounding
Grade-set Insights:
C inside coupled with comments about not being able to get off shots at his size makes me think low jumping and low strength
Will be a complete sieve on defense with D+ starting grade
Will always be a liability rebounding
Projection:
Likely will be, at best, a cheap option as a backup PG providing low-volume but efficient scoring with no turnovers while giving you absolutely nothing on defense. I hate guys with D-range grades in the D/R categories so he's naturally going to be near the bottom of my list.
1. Lew Alcindor
Center
A C- C A- B+ B
7'2" 230 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Very High Inside, Shot-blocking
High Quickness
Strength a potential weakness (although this downside is limited based on his A starting inside grade)
Grade-set Insights:
Jump Shot may not quite be maxed yet with starting outside at C-
Projection:
Surefire All-Star, Likely HOF level player. Will go first unless an idiot is drafting.
2. Earl Monroe
Point Guard
C+ B- A C C- A
6'3" 185 lbs 23 years old
Profile Insights:
High passing but good enough handles
High jump shot
Low jumping
High quickness
Below average strength
Grade-set Insights:
C+ starting inside and notes about lower strength and jumping should mean the inside scoring attribute will start at a level that is good for point guards
Don't expect a lot of defensive contributions with C starting defense and should be an average rebounder for the position at C-
Projection:
Starting PG with upside. Profile suggestions means he should have the baseline you need to build a very good PG. Will need to get natural growth on his 3pt shot to get into the A range on his outside grade and may need an assist in TC, the lab, and camp to work on the non-growth inside attributes like strength and jumping to become an elite volume scorer. Definite top 3 pick.
3. Walt Frazier
Shooting Guard
B+ C+ D+ C C B
6'4" 205 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Very High Jumpshot
High Strength
Good Rebounding for position (although grades don't necessarily reflect that with only a C)
Low Quickness
Low Passing
Grade-set Insights:
Low quickness may be dragging down defense and rebounding grades, making him a candidate to be a better D/R player than he seems
D+ handling grade and profile insights point to him not being a turnover issue
Profile insight about mid-range game and C+ grade point to him needing a lot of work to develop a strong 3 point game
High inside grade is encouraging
Projection:
I feel like Frazier is a relatively high-floor player who also has a very good ceiling. If his build reflects what the profile and grades suggest, he should at least be a solid scorer with elite potential with the right upgrades and TC growth. Coupled with some D/R skills that may be masked by a really low quickness grade, he could be an extremely talented player. I would say the bust potential is relatively low.
4. Butch Beard
Point Guard
C B- B+ B- D B
6'3" 180 20 years old
Profile Insights:
High passing
High quickness
High 3pt shot
Low strength (potentially low inside scoring?)
Jump shot may only be average
Grade-set Insights:
With B+ starting outside and profile comments about ratios in jump shot/3pt shot, he might not have much room for natural growth in his outside scoring grade
Rebounding is a major issue, likely won't ever contribute at a high level there
All inside scoring attributes likely need work
Projection:
Starter upside. Has the potential to be a very well-rounded PG outside of never being a contributor on the boards. Should easily be a top ten selection.
At worst should be a very good backup for a long time.
5. Dave Lattin
Small Forward
B+ C C- B C A
6'6" 210 21 years old
Profile Insight:
Non-profile guy
High inside scoring
Grade-set Insight:
B+ (!) starting inside grade for a wing means he should be a scorer
C outside starting grade could go a lot of ways but gives you the ability to create a good outside scorer with timely upgrades
B C defense and rebounding grades don't reveal any major flaws
Projection:
Tantalizing prospect. B+ C starting grades have always had some bust potential in our league if there isn't enough growth but Lattin has potential superstar upside if everything breaks the right way. I'm always hesitant to go in too early on non-profile guys though because there isn't as much information as there would be in a draft profile and there are a lot of ways his build could go.
6. Elvin Hayes
Center
B- D+ D+ B- A- C
6'9" 250 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
"TMBSL ready" (low potential)
Elite rebounding
Low handling
Low jump shot
Grade-set insights:
Inside grade is a little high if you're hoping for a low-volume D/R guy. May provide a bit too much scoring volume.
B- defense grade gives you pause if he will be a shot-blocker
Projection:
A lot of D/R upside (with some bust potential due to a lack of elite size, and scoring grades that suggest he may shoot a bit too much too inefficiently, and a lack of profile insights about his shot-blocking). Should still be a top ten pick for a team looking to put on the finishing touches and not necessarily seeking a foundational piece.
7. Wes Unseld
Power Forward
B- D+ B+ C A- C
6'7" 255 lbs 21 years old
Profile Insights:
Very high strength
Very high passing
High inside scoring
Very high rebounding
Non-existent 3 pt shot
Jump shot is average
Low shot blocking
Grade-set Insights:
Profile insights and B- starting inside grade means he'll likely have very low jumping and that will affect his scoring volume
D+ outside means the FT shooting will likely need to be upgraded if he is expected to score at all for you
B+ passing for a non-PG is always scary because of what it potentially means
Projection:
The ultimate boom or bust candidate. He is an absolute unit and will have some talents that will be useful for any team. He could also be a really inefficient offensive player who isn't as efficient as you'd like and turns it over. Unseld is a gamble for a GM with a lot to invest to mask his flaws but could pay off tremendously.
8. Norm Van Lier
Point Guard
C- C A- C+ C A
6'1" 170 20 years old
Profile Insights:
High strength
High steals
High passing (and high handling? - "elite distributor")
Low jumping (profile suggests low volume)
Low 3pt shot
Grade-set Insights:
Scoring needs a lot of manual work (even with elite prospect growth) to be serviceable starting at C- C
Projection:
High floor with likely handling, defense, and rebounding capabilities. Could be a capable backup on any team and potentially even start right away on a team that doesn't need it's PG to score. Even higher ceiling with the right GM and several good TC's to grow his scoring potential. The prospect of a really good point guard who you only have to focus on upgrading in scoring categories is hard to pass on.
9. Steve Mix
Small Forward
B- C C- C+ C+ A
6'7" 240 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
High strength
High steals
Very good rebounder for the wing
Low jumping
Low blocks
Low quickness
Grade-set Insights:
Outside scoring is a mystery based on profile descriptions, could go a lot of ways starting at a C
Low jumping and high strength suggestions in profile plus B- could mean a lot of things for his inside scoring attribute but likely suggests (along with low starting outside grade) that he will be a relatively low volume option while the efficiency is TBD based on his build
Projection:
If you're willing to work on the scoring, he has the potential to be a very good starting SF or SG who won't hurt your team in the D/R area. Some bust potential but at worst should be a very serviceable third wing type player.
10. Jimmy Walker
Shooting Guard
B C C C C- B
6'3" 195 lbs 21 years old
Profile Insights:
High jump shot
High inside scoring
Low defensive attributes
Low shot blocking
Strength needs work
Grade-set Insights:
B inside and lower strength indicates likely high inside scoring and jumping grades, indicating relatively high usage and efficient scoring
Projection:
You may not love his D/R potential and his profile gives no indication of his ability to protect the basketball, but with a GM who will work on his scoring he should, at worst, be a pretty damn good bench scorer. Likely will never be a two-way player.
11. Plummer Lott
Shooting Guard
B C D+ C+ C- A
6'5" 210 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Non-profile guy
High inside scoring
Grade-set Insights:
Everything screams Dave Lattin-lite
Projection:
Will be a great value pick later in the lottery looking for a potential sleeper. Grade-set and profile similar to Dave Lattin but with the benefit of a bathroom-humor name that may tickle Odin's fancy enough to build an undercover superstar?
12. Phil Jackson
Power Forward
C- C B- B B- D
6'8" 235 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
High jumper
High post defense and shot-blocking
Low inside scoring (low usage)
Low 3pt shot
Low handling
Grade-set Insights:
Will likely be elite at the FT line with C outside and profile suggestions about jump shot and 3pt shot
Rebounding should be serviceable at worst starting at B-
B- handling suggests he may become a turnover issue with a high passing grade
Projection:
Strong D/R candidate who will provide little but likely efficient offense and at least make his FTs. B- handling grade gives me major pause if the build includes high passing without high handling. Worth a flier in the late lottery at worst for a team needing bigs.
13. Pat Riley
Shooting Guard
C C D+ B C- B
6'4" 210 lbs 21 years old
Profile Insights:
High steals (and second profile to use the word 'oodles')
Good handles
High perimeter defense
Low jumping
Low strength
Low inside scoring
Grade-set Insights:
Rebounding leaves something to be desired if you're hoping for a D/R wing
Profile and grade-set leave a lot of potential ways for his jump shot and 3pt shot to bear out
Projection:
Some defensive wing potential. Low indicators for inside categories in profile and C starting outside deflate his potential as a two-way guard. Should never be a liability on defense and should have elite turnover numbers though, which are good qualities. People often forget future NBA head coaches seem to have a way of exceeding expectations in this league over time.
14. Bob Dandridge
Small Forward
C+ C C-C C+ A
6'6" 200 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Very high jump shot
Very high stealing
Good rebounding
Low quickness
Low handling
Grade-set Insights:
C starting outside plus "wet jumper" in profile makes me think his 3pt shooting may be totally non-existent
C- handling grade suggests despite low handling he may not have a high enough passing grade for it to become a glaring issue although coupling those qualities with a suggested low quickness makes this a bit dicey
Projection:
Potential third wing. Think LiAngelo Ball without the 3pt shot and a potential turnover problem. But those are problems that could be fixed.
15. Otto Moore
Center
C+ B- D C+ B- C
6'11" 210 lbs 21 years old
Profile Insights:
Non-profile guy
Very low weight
Good shot blocking
Grade-set Insights:
C+ B- scoring grades suggest a potential low volume, very high efficiency big (maybe something like a Desean Murray or Faye Vincent Reagan type scoring output)
B- rebounding means rebounding should be somewhat serviceable (especially if strength is low to reflect his 210 lb frame)
Projection:
An intriguing potential D/R type player with this build and profile. Should be a middle of the first pick. Also, hope you weren't looking for outside scoring in this draft because Otto's grade is the third highest.
16. Bob Rule
Power Forward
B- D D+ C+ B D
6'9" 245 lbs 23 years old
Profile Insights:
Average to above average inside scoring
Good strength and rebounding
Low potential
Low handling
Low jump shot
Grade-set insights:
Profile insights about strength and rebounding mean jumping should be lower relative to other inside attributes
Projection:
Major bust potential. Low jump shot, low potential, and low handling isn't a good combo for efficiency. The only potential upside is low jumping could mean a low usage player and the profile notes good rebounding and doesn't address his defense, so there is some D/R potential. I would say a back half of the first round flier for D/R upside would be the play on Bob.
17. Charlie Paulk
Small Forward
C+ C C- A- C B
6'8" 220 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Non-profile guy
High steals
Grade-set Insights:
C+ C scoring means he likely won't be one of your scoring options
C rebounding is serviceable for a wing
Projection:
This year's Stacey Augmon?
18. Bob Kauffman
Power Forward
B- D+ D+ C+ C+ B
6'8" 240 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
High steals
High inside scoring
Low jumping (and likely low shot-blocking as he's "ground bound")
Low jump shot
Non-existent 3 pt shot
Grade-set Insights:
Rebounding looks sub-optimal for a big
B- starting inside grade for a guy whose profile suggests high inside scoring attribute and low jumper leaves some questions about his strength (especially considering his C+ D/R grades)
Projection:
One of those bigs who does some things that are intriguing, like having a high FG% because of his inside scoring attribute or getting some steals but not elite blocks. Think Udoka Azubuike without the elite strength. Likely to bounce around to a bunch of teams on MLEs and then leave after a year.
19. Jo Jo White
Point Guard
C+ C C C C- B
6'3" 195 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Good jump shot
High strength for position
Good defensive attributes
Low passing
Low shot blocking
Low quickness
Grade-set insights:
3pt shot likely low with C starting outside
High handles likely with low passing and low quickness suggestions in profile
Projection:
Uninspiring. Doesn't seem to have an elite skill. May be better as a backup combo guard type if scoring develops as passing likely ever won't be enough to make someone happy with him as their starting PG.
20. Mel Daniels
Center
B D+ C- C+ B- A
6'9" 230 lbs 22 years old
Profile Insights:
High jumping
High strength
Good rebounding
Low blocks
Low jump shot and 3pt shot
Grade-set Insights:
B inside and high jumping/strength suggestions in profile mean inside scoring is likely low
Projection:
High bust potential. Looks likely to be a high volume, low efficiency big who can't block shots. Would not draft.
Dishonorable Mention. Louis Dampier
Point Guard
C B+ C+ D+ D B
6'0" 170 22 years old
Profile Insights:
Very high handling
Good (?) Jumper
Very high 3pt shot
No steals or blocks, likely low perimeter defense
Low rebounding
Grade-set Insights:
C inside coupled with comments about not being able to get off shots at his size makes me think low jumping and low strength
Will be a complete sieve on defense with D+ starting grade
Will always be a liability rebounding
Projection:
Likely will be, at best, a cheap option as a backup PG providing low-volume but efficient scoring with no turnovers while giving you absolutely nothing on defense. I hate guys with D-range grades in the D/R categories so he's naturally going to be near the bottom of my list.
