Post by Trofie on Dec 14, 2021 16:28:26 GMT -5
1. Toronto Raptors - The Raptors had a very disappointing 3017 Season. The roster is getting older and needs help. They have a couple solid looking bigs but need wings in the worst way. I don't see them passing on Lew with the 1.1. They could also use a scoring PG to replace Sedran (who sucks).
Lew Alcindor
C
7-2
225
21
UCLA
A- D+ C- B A- B
Comp- LaSalle Thompson
Lew was arguably the most dominant big man of all-time in College. He should come into the TMBSL as a better Ewing with more room to grow. He won't have a high jumpshot and might have turnover issues. That being said his inside and strength could be near the top of the spectrum as we've seen out of College. Should get blocks and be a beast on the boards.
2. Atlanta Hawks- The Hawks have some long term contracts but no real elite option anywhere. They have been looking for a PG for what seems like forever and refuse to let Fogarty get run. I think he ends his search and selects a PG
Earl Monroe
PG
6-3
185
22
Winston-Salem State
B+ C+ B C C- B
Comp- Pee Wee Kirkland
Earl the Pearl aka black jesus is selected here. He should be one of the more physical oriented PG's we've ever seen. A non shitty Russell Westbrook. I think he will have around 65 potential with how he was worded but that should be more than enough. He should have pretty good handles and above 70 inside for a rookie.
3. Seattle Supersonics (from Pipers) - The Sonics went all in on two teenage bigs in the 18 draft. There are a couple of good looking wings left in this class. They will likely be selecting a SG or PG with this pick.
Walt Frazier
SG
6-4
200
22
Southern Illinois
B- C C+ B- C A
Comp- Jimmy Butler
This Nba legend was built with more of a potential build. Defensively he should be solid out of the box but it appears he will need some help on offense. His Strength will be Strength but he should have high quickness. No mention of his 3 point shot leaves some room for big improvement. He could end up being capped on Rebounds as well. He will need time to improve but Tim will have a young core .I think he ends up with 90 + potential.
4. Chicago Stags - The Stags don't have much on the roster and haven't been as active of late. They will have to go BPA and they will likely have a couple bigs to choose from. I have them going Unseld with the #4 pick.
Wes Unseld
C
6-7
245
22
Louisville
B+ C- C- C+ B+ B
Comp - Karl Malone
Another HOF guy that slides to #4 in this draft. Wes should have very good strength and inside to start his career. He won't ever put up gaudy defensive stats but he should have solid Post D. He should be one of the strongest rebounders in the class and have room for improvement.
5. Milwaukee Bucks (from Amigos) - The Bucks will likely need a Big with an Aging Coleman and pending Thompson trade. They could also look to go wing with Bullock expiring. I think they settle on a big.
Elvin Hayes
PF
6-9
235
22
Houston
B C- C- C+ B C
Comp- Nikola Vucevic
Elvin Hayes should be built similar but not as good as Unseld. Neither will rack up the blocks due to poor height, but both should be strong enough to score in the paint. Rebounding should be solid and jumpshot should be decent when improved. Unlike Wes, he has a lower potential.
6. San Antonio Spurs (from Bucks) - The first of two Spurs picks in the top 10. They have CJ which could lead him to an outside offense, but that is not the strength of this class. He could pick either Mix or Phil here. I think he opts with Phil to replace a one trick pony in Mullin.
Phil Jackson
SF
6-8
220
21
North Dakota
B- C- C- C B+ C
Comp -Michael Brooks
Phil will be a beast on the boards and should have a fairly high inside rating out of college. He's from the Estes /Wrenn mold. He won't do much on defense and might turn it over, but he should get 20 and 10 on a team that needs rebounding. I'm guessing you could get his scoring grades to 90 70 10 with ease.
7. San Antonio Spurs (from Knicks)- The Spurs really need a long term PG , but I don't see one worthy of the selection at #7. I think they go with the high potential Wing here and hope TC turns him into something great
Bingo Smith
SF
6-5
195
23
Tulsa
C+ C+ C- C- C A
Comp- Andrew Wiggins
Bingo looks like he will be a high potential Wing. He should have a solid jumpshot and high athletic attributes. Looks like more of a SG than a SF due to his size and rebounding. He should have an average gradeset with high Potential.
8. Chicago Bulls ( from Bobcats) - The Bulls have an elite duo down low and an average PG. Richardson looks promising so they will be searching for a Wing in this draft.
Steve Mix
SF
6-7
215
22
Toledo
B- C- C- C C+ C
Comp - Mike O'Koren
Steve will be able to score within the Bulls inside offense. Should be + on the offensive boards but be below average on the defensive end. The profile reads as if he will have C pot. He won't ever be an elite player but will be a solid contributor to a good team.
9. Portland Trailblazers - The Blazers could use efficient scoring from the wings. Webber is also getting up there in age, but I don't see a big worth taking at 9. I think he goes BPA
Jimmy Walker
SG
6-3
195
23
Providence
B- C C+ B- C B
Comp- Arron Afflalo
Jimmy should have 70ish potential. He should have near the cap inside and tremendous handles for a SG. He won't have much of a 3 point shot which limits his potential on certain teams. The blazers don't need the 3 point shot so he should slot in well here.
10. New York Knicks (from Bullets) - The Knicks will be hoping to retain Embiid giving them a decent pairing down low to go with the best player in the league Kyrie. The Knicks don't have a ton of time to wait for picks to show up so I think he ends up trading Kyrie for an elite 1st.
Jo Jo White
SG
6-3
190
22
Kansas
C+ C C C+ C- A
Comp - Darrell Griffith
Ank get his boy out of Kansas. He's small but should be an effective inside scorer. Should have A potential and a decent inside scoring grade with great athletic attributes
Lew Alcindor
C
7-2
225
21
UCLA
A- D+ C- B A- B
Comp- LaSalle Thompson
Lew was arguably the most dominant big man of all-time in College. He should come into the TMBSL as a better Ewing with more room to grow. He won't have a high jumpshot and might have turnover issues. That being said his inside and strength could be near the top of the spectrum as we've seen out of College. Should get blocks and be a beast on the boards.
2. Atlanta Hawks- The Hawks have some long term contracts but no real elite option anywhere. They have been looking for a PG for what seems like forever and refuse to let Fogarty get run. I think he ends his search and selects a PG
Earl Monroe
PG
6-3
185
22
Winston-Salem State
B+ C+ B C C- B
Comp- Pee Wee Kirkland
Earl the Pearl aka black jesus is selected here. He should be one of the more physical oriented PG's we've ever seen. A non shitty Russell Westbrook. I think he will have around 65 potential with how he was worded but that should be more than enough. He should have pretty good handles and above 70 inside for a rookie.
3. Seattle Supersonics (from Pipers) - The Sonics went all in on two teenage bigs in the 18 draft. There are a couple of good looking wings left in this class. They will likely be selecting a SG or PG with this pick.
Walt Frazier
SG
6-4
200
22
Southern Illinois
B- C C+ B- C A
Comp- Jimmy Butler
This Nba legend was built with more of a potential build. Defensively he should be solid out of the box but it appears he will need some help on offense. His Strength will be Strength but he should have high quickness. No mention of his 3 point shot leaves some room for big improvement. He could end up being capped on Rebounds as well. He will need time to improve but Tim will have a young core .I think he ends up with 90 + potential.
4. Chicago Stags - The Stags don't have much on the roster and haven't been as active of late. They will have to go BPA and they will likely have a couple bigs to choose from. I have them going Unseld with the #4 pick.
Wes Unseld
C
6-7
245
22
Louisville
B+ C- C- C+ B+ B
Comp - Karl Malone
Another HOF guy that slides to #4 in this draft. Wes should have very good strength and inside to start his career. He won't ever put up gaudy defensive stats but he should have solid Post D. He should be one of the strongest rebounders in the class and have room for improvement.
5. Milwaukee Bucks (from Amigos) - The Bucks will likely need a Big with an Aging Coleman and pending Thompson trade. They could also look to go wing with Bullock expiring. I think they settle on a big.
Elvin Hayes
PF
6-9
235
22
Houston
B C- C- C+ B C
Comp- Nikola Vucevic
Elvin Hayes should be built similar but not as good as Unseld. Neither will rack up the blocks due to poor height, but both should be strong enough to score in the paint. Rebounding should be solid and jumpshot should be decent when improved. Unlike Wes, he has a lower potential.
6. San Antonio Spurs (from Bucks) - The first of two Spurs picks in the top 10. They have CJ which could lead him to an outside offense, but that is not the strength of this class. He could pick either Mix or Phil here. I think he opts with Phil to replace a one trick pony in Mullin.
Phil Jackson
SF
6-8
220
21
North Dakota
B- C- C- C B+ C
Comp -Michael Brooks
Phil will be a beast on the boards and should have a fairly high inside rating out of college. He's from the Estes /Wrenn mold. He won't do much on defense and might turn it over, but he should get 20 and 10 on a team that needs rebounding. I'm guessing you could get his scoring grades to 90 70 10 with ease.
7. San Antonio Spurs (from Knicks)- The Spurs really need a long term PG , but I don't see one worthy of the selection at #7. I think they go with the high potential Wing here and hope TC turns him into something great
Bingo Smith
SF
6-5
195
23
Tulsa
C+ C+ C- C- C A
Comp- Andrew Wiggins
Bingo looks like he will be a high potential Wing. He should have a solid jumpshot and high athletic attributes. Looks like more of a SG than a SF due to his size and rebounding. He should have an average gradeset with high Potential.
8. Chicago Bulls ( from Bobcats) - The Bulls have an elite duo down low and an average PG. Richardson looks promising so they will be searching for a Wing in this draft.
Steve Mix
SF
6-7
215
22
Toledo
B- C- C- C C+ C
Comp - Mike O'Koren
Steve will be able to score within the Bulls inside offense. Should be + on the offensive boards but be below average on the defensive end. The profile reads as if he will have C pot. He won't ever be an elite player but will be a solid contributor to a good team.
9. Portland Trailblazers - The Blazers could use efficient scoring from the wings. Webber is also getting up there in age, but I don't see a big worth taking at 9. I think he goes BPA
Jimmy Walker
SG
6-3
195
23
Providence
B- C C+ B- C B
Comp- Arron Afflalo
Jimmy should have 70ish potential. He should have near the cap inside and tremendous handles for a SG. He won't have much of a 3 point shot which limits his potential on certain teams. The blazers don't need the 3 point shot so he should slot in well here.
10. New York Knicks (from Bullets) - The Knicks will be hoping to retain Embiid giving them a decent pairing down low to go with the best player in the league Kyrie. The Knicks don't have a ton of time to wait for picks to show up so I think he ends up trading Kyrie for an elite 1st.
Jo Jo White
SG
6-3
190
22
Kansas
C+ C C C+ C- A
Comp - Darrell Griffith
Ank get his boy out of Kansas. He's small but should be an effective inside scorer. Should have A potential and a decent inside scoring grade with great athletic attributes
