2009 NBA Draft Preview

[Casualties14]

The 2009 and 2010 drafts are going to be relatively weak. The 2011 class will be loaded though if the freshman class comes out.

 

[Joe Henderson]

i love how supposedly this is the weakest draft in recent memory and all the comparisons are to all stars, except for maybe one or two, who are also good nba players.

chances are, half these players will never be NBA starters.

 

["MVP"]

i love how supposedly this is the weakest draft in recent memory and all the comparisons are to all stars, except for maybe one or two, who are also good nba players.

chances are, half these players will never be NBA starters.

Thanks for reading, Joe. From my original topic:

One last thing to note: For NBA Comparisons, it is really saying what there style is. Obviously no one will come into the league and immediately be that player, and there are some differences between that player, and the comparison. No two players are exact. But there style is very similar to that players. Well, here it is:

Don't want to be a douche, but if all the players in this draft actually became that player, this would be considered the best draft of all time. Obviously the players towards the top of my mock have a better chance of reaching there potential then guys at the bottom, but they play the same style of ball.

 

[Randolphkeys]

2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

If we keep our first rounder this year, we should be drafting at or near the bottom. Under Ferry, the Cavs have proven that they can generally find great young talent. Here are a few players I'm going to be watching in the coming spring:

Michael Washington - Arkansas
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Michael-Washington-1407/

Jerome Jordan - Tulsa
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jerome-Jordan-5160/

Josh Heytvelt - Gonzaga
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Josh-Heytvelt-549/

Luke Nevill - Utah
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Luke-Nevill-548/

...Enjoy this Cavs season, of course, but keep your eye on these guys if a college game happens to be on.

 

[Silky Smooth]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

Im still a pretty big fan of Dionte Christmas.

 

[3 Da Hard Way]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

kinda off topic

but let's say JJ was to stay another year at NC State. and put up about or even a little higher numbers than he did his freshmen year. where do you guys think he would go in this years draft.

 

[Walter White]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

Id take Patrick Mills if he fell far enough.

 

[Damien O'Connel]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

kinda off topic

but let's say JJ was to stay another year at NC State. and put up about or even a little higher numbers than he did his freshmen year. where do you guys think he would go in this years draft.

lottery without a doubt, possibly between 5 and 10 if he had a great year.

 

[camakazee]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

I'm glad I'm not the only one at least peeking at the draft. Two names that have shocked me for popping up in the last first/early second are Seniors Sam Young (Pitt) and Terrence Williams (Louisville). In my opinion, both of these players are fairly well rounded and come from successful, defense-first national programs. After the tournament I would be surprised to see them not sneak up to the late teens or early 20's. For the sake of arguing, however, here are their profiles.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Terrence-Williams-507/

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Sam-Young-1012/

I have seen both play in person (played against Young in pick-up, as well) and have been overwhelmed by both. Also, while both players can shoot neither is content with settling for jumpers, which would provide the Cavs with two decent sized swingmen (Williams listed at 6'5", Young at 6'6") to slash and create for others. Williams' passing abilities puts him at a clear advantage for this type of role. Either way I think the Cavs would get a ready-to-contribute well rounded player with one of these two.

 

["MVP"]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

I'm glad I'm not the only one at least peeking at the draft. Two names that have shocked me for popping up in the last first/early second are Seniors Sam Young (Pitt) and Terrence Williams (Louisville). In my opinion, both of these players are fairly well rounded and come from successful, defense-first national programs. After the tournament I would be surprised to see them not sneak up to the late teens or early 20's. For the sake of arguing, however, here are their profiles.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Terrence-Williams-507/

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Sam-Young-1012/

I have seen both play in person (played against Young in pick-up, as well) and have been overwhelmed by both. Also, while both players can shoot neither is content with settling for jumpers, which would provide the Cavs with two decent sized swingmen (Williams listed at 6'5", Young at 6'6") to slash and create for others. Williams' passing abilities puts him at a clear advantage for this type of role. Either way I think the Cavs would get a ready-to-contribute well rounded player with one of these two.

Oh man... Don't even get me started on Sam Young... That dude is an absolute monster. I would love to get him. He would possibly be a lottery pick if he wasn't already 23 years old, but he is really good, and I think, will be a good pro.

Luke Nevill? Please no. How about we pick him up when he goes undrafted?

 

[King of the Cavs 23]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

Id take Patrick Mills if he fell far enough.

yep everyone jump on patty mills!!!

 

[camakazee]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

Oh man... Don't even get me started on Sam Young... That dude is an absolute monster. I would love to get him. He would possibly be a lottery pick if he wasn't already 23 years old, but he is really good, and I think, will be a good pro.

Try having him dunk game point on your dome

 

[King of the Cavs 23]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

Patty Mills Profile

No player in college basketball had as productive and noteworthy a summer as St. Mary’s point guard Patrick Mills. Invited back for a second stint with the Australian national team, Mills did not disappoint Coach Brian Goorjian for the confidence he put in the 20-year old, leading the team to the quarterfinals (where they lost to the gold-bound US) and emerging as their top scorer in the process after averaging 14 points in 24 minutes per game. Mills was particularly impressive in the loss to Team USA, racking up 20 points, 3 steals and 2 assists, after already showing he can hold his own in a friendly game earlier in the month with a 13 point performance in 21 minutes of action.

The most attractive part of Mills’ profile at the moment is clearly the terrific quickness he brings to the table. He is an absolute jet in the open floor, capable of beating most anyone in a footrace from end to end, but also possesses a terrific first step which he uses quite well to turn the corner at get by his matchup in the half-court as well.

Defensively, Mills lacks size and strength, but makes up for those deficiencies somewhat with the quickness and competitiveness he brings to the table. He is very intense and does a very good job of getting in the passing lanes, where his excellent wingspan aids him greatly. Still, his upside on this end is limited somewhat by his lack of size, which will allow bigger point guards to post him up, shoot over the top of him, and see the floor with greater ease.

 

[Randolphkeys]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

I'm just throwing out names of college bigs that I could see in a role with the Cavs... NeVill isn't a super athlete, but this time last year, Robin Lopez didn't look like he would be drafted either. Any 7 footer who suddenly puts it together can sneak into the first round.

Speaking of random 7 footers, I've seen this guy play:

Omar Samhan - St. Mary's
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Omar-Samhan-1194/

He reminded me of Marc Gasol about two years ago: he is no natural athlete, but he is very skilled and tough.

The problem with Patty Mills is his salary: if we draft him late in the first, he is locked into a low contract for four years. He can make quadruple the salary in Europe. I see him going in the top 20 of the draft, or going with the first pick in the second round... where there is no locked-in salary.

 

[PIP]

Re: 2009 NBA Draft: The bottom of the first round

DeJuan Blair is someone I would like... He's slotted to go right before us in some of the mocks out there right now...He's a bit undersized, but he's a a tremendous rebounder, and is more in that Millsap mold than Darnell Jackson mold...