Post by eric on Jul 28, 2023 18:35:32 GMT -5
Dirk Nowitzki
PF
7'0
245
20
DJK Wurzburg
Good shooter with the potential to grow into a great one, and has already displayed professional touch in the post, scoring should be no problem for Nowitzki. Not a great leaper and frankly spends too much time complaining to the referees looking for fouls, very limited offensive rebounder, but not terrible on the defensive glass or blocking shots. Good passer but doesn't get carried away, sticks with high percentage looks.
Vince Carter
SG
6'6
220
22
North Carolina
Jumps out of the gym and grown man strong, Carter has all the athletic tools for superstardom. Will need to add some finesse to his inside game but the midrange game is smooth and is very refined from long range. About the only way he doesn't put the ball in the basket is his frequent passes, and he already reads the game at a very high level so that's of little comfort to the opposition. Strong man to man defender, opponents will fear his shot blocking especially. Surprisingly not an exceptional rebounder, but is no slouch either.
Rashard Lewis
SF
6'10
215
19
Alief Elsik HS
An untraditional but highly effective scoring palette for a 6'10" player, Lewis is more effective the further he gets from the rim. Could lead the league in threes, solid from midrange, fine at the rim. A pure scorer, Lewis gets the ball and shoots it. Also doesn't put a ton of effort in on the defensive end, but has the quickness to keep up with perimeter players when motivated.
Larry Hughes
SG
6'5
185
19
Saint Louis
Steals, steals, steals. You want 'em, Hughes has 'em. Not as exceptional with defensive fundamentals but still strong. Good from midrange but really struggles from three, and needs to add strength to have any shot at finishing at the rim in the pros. Moves the ball well for a two guard. A hard worker, Hughes has a ways to go to become a two way player but the means to get there.
Paul Pierce
6'7
235
21
Kansas
Pierce won't wow with his vertical leap or first step, but will leave defenders shaking their heads as he routinely gives them buckets anyway. Very crafty inside, effective jump shooter all the way to the professional three point line. A little loose with the ball, but balances that by being very handsy on defense. Doesn't put in the effort on the backboards, probably wouldn't matter if he did given the athletic limitations.
Antawn Jamison
SF
6'8
225
22
North Carolina
Possesses a unique combination of tenacious offensive rebounding and three point prowess. Hasn't shown much interest in rounding out his game beyond those two, although he doesn't have any pronounced weaknesses, may need to come off the bench for a few years to motivate him.
Bonzi Wells
SG
6'5
210
22
Ball St
Absolute stat sheet stuffer, Wells generates rebounds assistants steals blocks and turnovers at a high rate, and uses a good array of post moves to score efficiently. Jumper and defensive fundamentals could use a little polish, and the one big concern among scouts is this has been true for years already with no perceptible change.
Al Harrington
PF
6'9
230
18
St. Patrick's High School
Harrington brings a wing's skillset with an NBA big ready body. Doesn't get counting stats on defense but defends well in the post and on the perimeter. Has coasted on his considerable physical gifts thus far, scouts don't see a lot of want-to.
Brad Miller
C
7'0
260
23
Purdue
A strong insider scorer with a silky jump shot, and has even shown some three point range. Miller will get his without needing to hog the ball, generates assists very well for a big man. A bit of a plodder, Miller struggles to compete on the backboards, but plop him in front of the rim and sheer size makes him a passable defender.