?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Height: 6’3″? Weight: 195? From: Memphis Skill Set: A real point guard in the sense of the word.? Very athletic; excellent in the open court and can obviously finish.? Only negatives – an inconsistent jumper and lack of a post game (wasn’t needed in college). Likely Draft Position: First or second player chosen Compares [...]
Archive for June, 2008
NBA Player Profile – DeAndre Jordan
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Height: 6’11″? Weight: 250? From: Texas A&M Skill Set:?Raw player, but with lots of upside.? Has the coveted combination of size, wingspan and explosiveness that center-deficient teams need.? Runs the floor very well; could improve in creating his own shot.? High-risk, high-reward type of player. Likely Draft Position: Mid-first round. Compares to: Emeka Okafor, [...]
NBA Player Profile – O.J. Mayo
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Height: 6’4″? Weight: 200? From: USC Skill Set: Very explosive player.? Able to get to the rim immediately; has lots of range with his jumper.? Is a decent defender based on his wingspan and vertical leap.? Could improve his quickness and decision-making (3.5 turnovers/game while at USC). Likely Draft Position: Top-10 Compares to: Steve [...]
NBA Prospect Profile – Kevin Love
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Height: 6’9″? Weight: 255? From: UCLA Skill Set: Doesn’t exactly have the height and athleticism of your typical power forward, yet has excellent fundamentals and a grasp of the game.? Very tough to move out of the blocks; has strong hands and possesses excellent passing skills.? Until he gains some quickness and can get [...]
NBA Prospect Profile – Nathan Jawai
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Height: 6’10″? Weight: 280? From: Australia Skill Set: Big and athletic, yet not tall enough to be a true center.? Could stand to lose a few pounds as conditioning has been an issue in the past.? Is quick and can finish; has a good feel for the game. Likely Draft Position: early second round [...]
NBA Prospect Profile – Serge Ibaka
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Height: 6’10″, Weight: 220, From: Congo Skill Set: For a player of his size, he runs the floor especially well; can finish well in transition.? Must improve his low-post game; has decent range.? He could stand to gain a few pounds and get stronger as power forwards will overpower him.? Didn’t exactly play against [...]
Former 76er McKie Arrested On Gun Charges
??????????????????????????????????????????? It is amazing how one transgression can erase any success an NBA basketball player may have realized on the hardwood; according to Derrick Nunnally of the Philadelphia Inquirer, former Philadelphia 76ers player Aaron McKie turned himself in to authorities Sunday for a felony arrest.? Specifically, authorities charge that McKie lied when he attempted to [...]


June 25th, 2008
Stephen Rhodes
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Beasley Should Be Bulls Choice At Number One
I’ve said it once on Slam Dunk Central and I’ll say it again: the NBA is still a big man’s game. There is no coincidence that the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers became title contenders once they acquired 7-footers Kevin Garnett and Pau Gasol, respectively. Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh have made their teams [...]