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2006 NBA draft thoughts

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Not to take away any of your analysis and posts, CBF40, but this is actually the first year that I couldn't give a damn about the NBA Draft.

On another note, I had no idea that Patrick O' Bryant even entered the draft. That guy is really solid, but I wish he would have stayed. He could have been like a top three pick had he stayed for next season (maybe even higher for his senior year).
 
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According to Draftexpress.com, the Cavs have made a promise to Texas pg, Daniel Gibson, to draft him with the 25th pick.

The thinking is that Ferry and Lance Blanks (asst GM) have been scouting him extensively during his 2 years at Texas. It says his biggest weakness, lack of pg skills, will be masked by playing with LBJ, who does most of the ball handling anyway. He's an outstanding perimeter defender and shooter , with a terrific attitude and athletic ability, according to the article.

I wasn't sure how to paste the article here or I would have.



In a related note, the Oregonian says the Cavs are dangling Eric Snow and Gooden, in an attempt to get another pick earlier in the first. I had to laugh when I read that. Eric Snow can't be dangled and Gooden is a f.a. The Knicks don't have a pick and Isiah is the only one dunb enough to bite on that dangle.
 
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Brutus1 said:
According to Draftexpress.com, the Cavs have made a promise to Texas pg, Daniel Gibson, to draft him with the 25th pick.

The thinking is that Ferry and Lance Blanks (asst GM) have been scouting him extensively during his 2 years at Texas. It says his biggest weakness, lack of pg skills, will be masked by playing with LBJ, who does most of the ball handling anyway. He's an outstanding perimeter defender and shooter , with a terrific attitude and athletic ability, according to the article.

I wasn't sure how to paste the article here or I would have.



In a related note, the Oregonian says the Cavs are dangling Eric Snow and Gooden, in an attempt to get another pick earlier in the first. I had to laugh when I read that. Eric Snow can't be dangled and Gooden is a f.a. The Knicks don't have a pick and Isiah is the only one dunb enough to bite on that dangle.
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I guess I don't mind this that much. Anyone we pick up is going to be sort of a project anyways. I would just like to see Rajon be there.

As for the trade, Gooden would be a sign and trade.
 
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Dispatch

NBA
It’s small talent pool of big men in draft
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Patrick Dorsey
SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL
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Greg Oden was supposed to be next.
A 7-footer from Indianapolis and a certain No. 1 overall pick, he was to become the latest in a long line of high-school players selected high in the NBA draft.
Then the league said no more. Last June it passed a minimum-age rule, requiring players to be a year out of high school and 19 years old by year’s end to be draft-eligible.
That means no Oden this year. He’s going to Ohio State. It also means no Kevin Durant (6-9 forward, Montrose, Md.), Brandan Wright (6-9 forward, Nashville, Tenn.), Spencer Hawes (6-11 center, Seattle) or other high-school players who likely would have been 2006 lottery picks.
For the first time since 1994, no high-school players will be drafted.
"It’s made a major impact, obviously," NBA draft analyst Chris Monter said.
Monter said the rule will affect all positions, but history shows it will have the biggest impact on the draft’s big men. Since 2000, 16 high-school or foreign players were lottery picks. Nine of them now play in the middle. In 2001 alone, four high-school centers were taken in the first eight picks.
Oden and Hawes likely will play center in the NBA. Their absence from this year’s draft has forced big-man-needy teams to look elsewhere.
"Some players probably will go higher just because of need," Monter said. "If you had some of those other high-school players, maybe that would cause (the other players) to slip a little bit."
Several lottery teams need centers, including the Celtics (No. 7 overall), Warriors (No. 9), Hornets (No. 12) and Jazz (No. 14). The Raptors (No. 1), Bulls (No. 2) and Trail Blazers (No. 4) also have holes up front, but no college or foreign big man seems to have replaced Oden at the top of this year’s projected draft board.
This year’s centers instead are viewed as risks and/or projects — players such as Bradley’s Patrick O’Bryant, Connecticut’s Hilton Armstrong and Senegal’s Mouhamed Saer Sene.
O’Bryant, a 7-foot sophomore, widely is seen as a top-10 pick, but he came out of nowhere this year and is surrounded by questions. Armstrong is gifted but never averaged 10 points in his four college seasons, and Sene is a virtual unknown with a reported 7-foot-8 wingspan.
Armstrong and Sene are possible late-lottery picks, but they’re more likely to slip into the middle of the first round than into the top 10.
The top picks still could go to big men, but of a different mold — players such as perimeteroriented Italian Andrea Bargnani, freakishly athletic Tyrus Thomas of Louisiana State and polished LaMarcus Aldridge of Texas.
That’s the effect of the new rule. However, Trail Blazers scout John Gabriel said it will take a few years to see the true effect. Next year it likely will reverse. Already the 2007 draft is seen as "one of the best in the past 10 years," Gabriel said, especially up front. Oden, still a high projection despite recent wrist surgery, is expected to be joined by his big-man freshmen-to-be and current college players such as Florida center Joakim Noah.
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ABJ

Look for Cavs to make some deals

BY TOM REED

Akron Beacon Journal

<!-- begin body-content -->CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Cavaliers have three picks in Wednesday's NBA Draft.
Don't expect them all to remain Cavs' property by night's end.
Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry said Monday he would be surprised if they opened next season with three rookies. The franchise could package one of its two second-round selections to trade up in the first round, where they pick 25th - their lowest draft spot since 1989.
"(A second-round pick) could definitely help us," Ferry said of possibly moving up a couple slots.
Ferry refused to speculate on what players or positions the Cavs might be targeting. His only definitive statement involved a certain franchise player - he wears uniform No. 23 - getting a phone call on July 1, the earliest date the club could offer a maximum contact extension.
Ferry dispelled a rumor that the team had promised University of Texas guard Daniel Gibson it would draft him at No. 25.
Ferry said the Cavs coaching staff worked out between 30 and 35 players in recent weeks. He doesn't consider it a deep draft, but he said there is some depth at point guard, the position some believe is the team's greatest need.
Guards such as Dee Brown (University of Illinois), Kyle Lowery (Villanova University), Mardy Collins (Temple University), Gibson and Sergio Rodriguez (Spain) are among those who might be available at No. 25.
Ferry did not rule out moving up, but doubted the Cavs - who reached the postseason for the first time since 1998 - would get into the top 15 picks. They also have the No. 42 and No. 55 overall picks.
One thing to consider is using a second-round pick to draft an international player and allow him to remain overseas for a season or two. Ferry's previous employer, the San Antonio Spurs, has had success going that route with the likes of Tony Parker (No. 28; 2001 draft) and Manu Ginobili (No. 52; 1999).
The Cavs don't possess a first-round pick in the 2007 draft.
Ferry said trade offers often don't materialize until draft day or during the actual draft, adding to the unpredictable nature of the process.
The Cavs' brain trust isn't even sure where it will bunker down on draft night. The traditional headquarters is one of the Quicken Loans Arena offices being remodeled this summer.
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Courtesy of www.sportsoratory.com and myself.

First Round
1. Raptors- LaMarcus Aldridge, PF/C, Texas
Not a perfect fit with what's there, but he's talented enough to give the Raptors one of the best 1-2 big men punches in the league. The addition of Rasho Nesterovic doesn't mean anything to this pick, it signifies that Villaneuva is probably on his way.

2. Bulls (From Knicks)- Tyrus Thomas, PF, LSU
This is a perfect fit. Thomas can provide interior defense, scoring and rebounding. I doubt he ever becomes a superstar, but he's a potential All-Star type performer that can help the Baby Bulls. Could grab Brandon Roy here if they're looking to upgrade the size in the backcourt.

3. Bobcats- Brandon Roy, SG, Washington
Roy is just another piece of the puzzle, and would help immensely in Charlotte. A starting 5 of Brezec, Okafor, Gerald Wallace, Roy and Felton is top notch.

4. Trailblazers- Adam Morrison, SF, Gonzaga
Morrison is a player with a great work ethic and leadership ability, something the Blazers really could use. He's already big in the Pacific Northwest and would help get rid of the 'Jail Blazers' image, until D Miles and Zach Randolph remind everyone again.

5. Hawks- Andrea Bargnani, PF, Benetton Treviso
Bargnani will be a nice fit in Atlanta. I know everyone is really high on him because they see him and think 'next Dirk', but does he have the desire to keep improving like Dirk does? We'll see. He'll be a nice fit in Atlanta, especially if they turn their glut of swingmen into Allen Iverson.

6. Timberwolves- Rudy Gay, SF, Connecticut
Gay likely has a game that's more suited to the NBA anyway, so ignore the fact he wasn't dominant at UConn despite his considerable physical gifts. He can step in and play already and hopefully keep Garnett from being too angry.

7. Celtics- Marcus Williams, PG, Connecticut
The standard comment around the league is that the C's, while happy with Tony Allen and Delonte West as players, are looking for a more traditional playmaker at PG. I think this is a smart idea - they have a lot of talent but often the guy to pull it together is a strong guard. Williams is a good player who can make some plays and steady this team. They'll ride him and Pierce to the playoffs.

8. Rockets- Shelden Williams, PF/C, Duke
I think this is a little high for Williams, who will probably never turn into a guy who scores much more than 9 or 10 PPG, but he provides great interior defense, toughness, leadership and is truly the definition of a big ugly. He's not going to develop into an athletic freak or an all-world performer, but he can play D better than anyone currently on the Rockets' roster, and can be a very solid third piece of the puzzle with Yao and McGrady.

9. Warriors- Patrick O'Bryant, C, Bradley
The Warriors are actually stacked at most positions. I think their biggest need is point guard, where I don't like Baron Davis at all. However, they seem committed to going forward with him as their point, so I think their frontcourt is where they'll look to add some help. Drafting a limited PF last year at 9th, I don't think they hit the same position again and reach a little for the best true center in the draft, O'Bryant. O'Bryant is o'k. That's all I can really say about him. Not a stud, but he could develop into one with a lot of hard work, which means surrounded by players like Baron Davis? He won't be.

10. SuperSonics- Rodney Carney, SG/SF, Memphis
Carney is a good fit in Seattle. He'll play tough defense and can either replace or complement Ray Allen.

11. Magic- Ronnie Brewer, PG/SG, Arkansas
Orlando is really weak at this point. Their future frontcourt looks fairly strong, with Darko and Dwight Howard holding it down, but they need major help at the 2 and 3. Brewer is a start. He can contribute immediately and step in and provide some size in the backcourt next to Jameer Nelson, although I feel his eventual position is the 3.

12. Hornets- J.J. Redick, SG, Duke
Ahh, J.J. A hotly debated prospect who some feel is the best in this draft, and some despise. He's started to slide a bit, due to his DUI and back problems, but he's definitely the best shooter in the draft, and a guy who can benefit from Chris Paul's penetration skills. Not a lot of better places for Redick to play.

13. 76ers- Randy Foye, SG, Villanova
I'm not a huge Foye fan as a draft prospect, but he's gutty, intelligent and would be a great fit next to Iverson. Of course, if the 76ers trade Iverson, it won't matter. I think he stays and they get him some immediate help.

14. Jazz- Saer Sene, C, RBC Verviers-Pepinster
Sene has really been climbing. I think he's okay - he's definitely athletic, aggressive and talented, but he's so raw that it's scary. He could develop into a Mutumbo type player, or even a Diop type player, but I see him taking too long. This is the type of player who gets coaches fired, but then the next coach reaps the benefits and that bothers me.

15. Hornets (From Bucks)- Hilton Armstrong PF/C, Connecticut
Armstrong is a guy with a lot of potential, but I'm not a real big fan of his. He never played with much urgency until this year, the year before he goes pro. He has all the skills, and although he's a little skinny, he should be fine. I just think he has a shot at being the type of guy who plays okay, then in a contract year, explodes, and I hate that type of guy. If he plays like he did at UConn his senior year, though, this is a steal.

16. Bulls- Thabo Sefolosha, SG/SF, Angelico Biella
A lot of people have this pick going down, enough that I have a pretty good feeling about it. Sefolosha is a good fit. The Bulls, at 2, should fill their frontcourt deficiencies, and here, they need to add size to their backcourt. I think Sefolosha, even though he's a 3, can play 2 and be the top backup to both Deng and Ben Gordon, providing 20-25 minutes a game even as a rookie. He's ready and he'll be a steal.

17. Pacers- Jordan Farmar, PG, UCLA
The Pacers' huge weakness is at the point, where Jamaal Tinsley never reached beyond his incredible potential to turn into a good player. Farmar is kind of the same player as Tinsley, not superbly athletic, but a guy capable of directing an offense. I think he got a first-round promise, otherwise he would have gone back, and I think it's here. If Redick falls, I expect his fall to stop here.

18. Wizards- Cedric Simmons, PF/C, NC State
Simmons is a really big steal here. I know he's limited in that he'll never be a PF with too much range, but offensively and defensively he's what Washington needs. He can step right in and stop the sieve that is the Wizard's defense, and play well for them. I really like this pick here, if he falls.

19. Kings- Maurice Ager, SG/SF, Michigan State
The Kings are pretty set at their starting positions, so I think they take BPA. I like Ager off the bench in Sac-town. I think he can play with both Bonzi (if he's back) and Artest, and although he's a 2-guard, he can give a few minutes a game backing up Bibby. Great scorer who can be an immediate sparkplug off the bench.

20. Knicks(From Nuggets)- Sergio Rodríguez, PG, Adecco Estudiantes
If Rodriguez is indeed there, the Knicks will be getting a great player. He's quick, talented and can lead a team. I question his defense, and he'll take some time, but he has all the potential in the world at PG. The Knicks may have two miscast PGs there now, but I think Sergio is the future.

21. Suns (From Lakers)- Oleksiy Pecherov, PF, Paris Basket Racing
I've heard a lot of rumors surrounding the Suns' picks, but I think they ought to keep them and draft some guys with real potential. They risk losing Barbosa and Diaw in the next offseason, and although I think they keep Boris, they need to bring in some players just in case. Pecherov is a good fit as a psuedo big-man in Phoenix's system. He needs time, but his offensive game can help them in the future.

22. Nets (From Clippers)- Kyle Lowry, PG, Villanova
The Nets' #1 priority (if it's not) should be to bring in a PG to backup Jason Kidd. They need frontcourt help, but this low, it's not coming unless they move up. Lowry provides a steady base beyond Kidd if he needs to sit.

23. Nets- Shawne Williams, SF/PF, Memphis
I think this is a matter of BPA. They could grab Josh Boone for some defensive frontcourt help, but it's a reach and Williams can help them fill the bucket. Good pick.

24. Grizzlies- Rajon Rondo, PG, Kentucky
User Comments: The Grizz need to get younger at the point, so, boom. Rondon will add some toughness to a fairly soft team.

25. Cavaliers- Shannon Brown, SG, Michigan State
One can only hope. Brown is not going to be a PG in the NBA, but he certainly can be a dynamite sixth man. Quick enough to guard the opposing 1, and long enough to cause problems for the other team's 2, Brown will be a stronger replacement for Flip Murray. He can't light it up like Murray can, just yet, but he should develop into a 10-12 ppg scorer off the bench. If he does, Cleveland will be ecstatic.

26. Lakers (From Heat)- Quincy Douby, PG/SG, Rutgers
Douby is probably as good a shooter as JJ Redick, but he's frail and lacks true PG skills. He should be able to succeed as a PG in the triangle, so I think the Lakers will be happy. Upgrade over Smush Parker immediately.

27. Suns- Dee Brown, PG, Illinois
The opposite of Pecherov, a tiny guard who can play and contribute immediately. I know it might be early, but I think a team will see what I see in Brown, and take him in the first.

28. Mavericks- Joel Freeland, PF, CB Gran Canaria
I see Dallas as a San Antonio type team, one who takes players in the team with an extreme eye to the future. Freeland isn't NBA ready and won't be for quite some time, but he's got unlimited upside and the Mavs don't need him right away.

29. Knicks (From Spurs)- Josh Boone, C, Connecticut
The Knicks' big problem right now is interior defense. No, it's actually management. But their interior defense is awful and Boone can play next to Channing Frye at times and help out on D. Just don't ask him to shoot.

30. Trailblazers (From Pistons)- James White, SG/SF, Cincinnati
James White to the Trailblazers? Perfect. Talented headcase with multiple arrests heads to Portland. Sounds like a Blazers' draft, doesn't it?
 
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I'd really like to see the Cavs get Marcus Williams--I really like his game, but I'm sure we'll have to trade up to do so. However, this morning on the radio I heard that Ferry is in talks with other teams to move up. I do NOT want either Gibson or Rondo. I'd take Farmar over either of them.
 
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I can't imagine Farmar lasting until#25. It would be nice, though.

I just want to see a good shooter that's a decent defender. He doesn't need to be a point. Hell, we played all season without one this year.
 
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