2003 NBA Draft: Top 15 shooting guards(by C …
1. LeBron James, Akron, Ohio
The line: 6-8, 240, High School Senior
The skinny: For all 12 of you left on the planet who don't already own a
LeBron jersey, here it goes. . . Put him anywhere on the floor, give him the
ball and get out of the way. When you can say that about any prospect, let
alone an 18-year-old fresh off his high school prom, he goes No. 1. End of
story.
2. Mickael Pietrus, Pau Ortiz (France)*
The line: 6-6, 215, 21 years old
The skinny: Pietrus has been working on his jumper since we saw him in December
. Some teams felt that was his only weakness. Actually, his ability to shoot
the 3 consistently is really one of his strengths. He's got a great stroke.
Pietrus has a very American game. He loves to take it to the basket and use his
athleticism and leaping ability to fly past his opponents. He's also a superb
defender. He's aggressive on both ends of the court. He's very strong for his
size. Think a mixture of Desmond Mason and Ray Allen. The Bulls have already
been making numerous inquiries. He could go as high as No.7 (higher if the
Grizzlies trade up). I doubt he slips past the Grizzlies at No. 13.
3. Dwyane Wade, Marquette
The line: 6-5, 212, Junior
The skinny: Wade's game evokes comparisons to Desmond Mason, Fred Jones and
even Jerry Stackhouse from scouts. It's not hard to see why when you look at
his combination of a strong frame, leaping ability and defensive presence. He's
one of the most complete athletes in college hoops. So what's the issue? He's
picked up the dreaded "combo guard" label. It's pretty unfair. With a 6-foot-11
wingspan he's long and explosive enough to play the two. Some teams would like to
turn him into an Arenas' like point guard, but in the end, based on his strong
workouts, it looks like Wade will make it either way.
4. Aleksandar Pavlovic, Buducnost (Yugoslavia)*
The line: 6-9, 215, 20 years old
The skinny: Pavlovic is the hottest riser in the draft right now. He's wowed
teams with at several workouts since he arrived in the U.S. last week. A Nets
scout called him "the best shooter in the draft" after a workout on Monday
and Boston GM Danny Ainge reportedly fell in love. Pavlovic is a big time
athlete with great hops and speed getting to the basket. The more people see
him, the higher he seems to rise. He could go anywhere from No. 13 to Memphis
down to No. 19 to the Jazz.
5. Jarvis Hayes, Georgia*
The line: 6-7, 220, Junior
The skinny: Teams like his body, strength and athleticism for the position and
think his shooting has really improved. However, in a draft where being labeled
"multi-dimensional" will make you multi-millions, Hayes has the rep of being a
one-note player. It's not entirely fair. Hayes is a decent rebounder and
defender. But his inability to put the ball on the floor or create his own shot
will be a problem. He averaged just 3.3 free throw attempts per game. Think
Allan Houston without a first step. Should go somewhere between Boston at
No. 16 and Atlanta at No. 21.
6. Carlos Delfino, Argentina*
The line: 6-7, 215, 21 years old
The skinny: Several teams like Delfino, but a serious ankle injury a month
ago really hurt his stock. Delfino's team keeps winning in Italy which means
he won't have the chance to come over and workout. Teams love his toughness,
shooting ability and how he can get to the basket. Can he slip into the first
round? A team late in the first round might take a chance. He could go anywhere
from No. 25 to Detroit down to No. 27 to Memphis.
7. Travis Hansen, BYU
The line: 6-6, 210, Senior
The skinny: No one helped himself more at the Portsmouth Invitational
Tournament than Hansen. Hansen turned out to be a much better athlete than
original scouting reports indicated. He also turned out to be a much better
perimeter shooter, averaging 15.7 ppg on 57 percent shooting. He shot 63
percent from behind the arc during the tournament. Hansen didn't play as well
in Chicago but he did ace the physical combine recording a record on a cone
drill that measures lateral quickness and scoring a 38 inch vertical jump.
Teams were also impressed with his toughness. Several scouts claimed he
reminded them of a more-athletic Jeff Hornacek. Another went even further,
comparing him to Danny Ainge. Hansen's maturity seems to be the other deciding
factor. At 25, he'll be able to step in and play right away. Look for him to
go as high as Boston at No. 20 or down to the early-second-round.
8. Josh Howard, Wake Forest
The line: 6-7, 205, Senior
The skinny: While Howard doesn't do anything extraordinary, he seems to do
everything well. Scouts love his maturity and patience on the court. He has a
solid mid-range jumper, is great on the offensive glass, has solid handles and
always seems to play in control. He's an above-average defender. He doesn't
have deep range on his jumper, but his 3-ball is improving. He's a good
athlete, but not an explosive one. Doesn't really play above the rim. At the
start of the year, scouts had him penciled in as a borderline second-round
pick. Now, several teams say they wouldn't be surprised if he slips into the
late first round. His 7-foot-2 wingspan won't hurt things. While Howard doesn't
project to be a star in the league, he has the potential to be a solid
rotation player. You know what you're getting with him. His stock starts at
No. 18 with the Hornets, but more likely he's a late-first- rounder,
early-second-rounder.
9. Dahntay Jones, Duke
The line: 6-6, 210, Senior
The skinny: Another super athlete who could've helped himself with a strong
performance in Chicago. He didn't shoot the ball very well, however, and
seems to be stuck on the bubble. Jones averaged nearly 25 ppg in the tournament
this year and proved to scouts that his outside shooting is coming around. He's
got the size, athleticism and strength teams want in a two guard. He's a good
defender and proved that, with good coaching, he can improve his game. Right
now he's an early to mid-second-round pick.
10. Alexander Vujacic, Slovenia*
The line: 6-6, 210, 19 years old
The skinny: Vujacic is a big time prospect who's stock is beginning to rise
dramatically after his strong showing in Chicago. He is an athletic combo
guard who can play the point or the two. He's great at getting the ball to
the basket. He's very smart and sees the floor well. His defense needs work,
his perimeter shot could be more consistent and he needs to get stronger, but
he could be a sleeper to watch. He's got an outside shot at the
late-first-round, but more likely he's a second rounder.
11. Ronald Dupree, LSU
The line: 6-5, 200, Senior
The skinny: Dupree's is another guy who really helped himself in Portsmouth.
However, his Chicago performance left everyone scratching their head. He was
basically invisible. Scouts love his explosiveness around the basket but he's
going to have to start nailing jumpers for scouts to begin considering him in
the first round. Right now he's a mid-to-late-second-round pick.
12. Carl English, Hawaii*
The line: 6-5, 20`, Junior
The skinny: A big-time scorer and shooter, English helped himself with a
strong Chicago performance. English has strong ball-handling skills and is a
decent passer. He tried to prove to scouts that he can make the transition
from shooting guard to point guard in the pros. Not sure it worked, but
someone will take a chance on him in the second round..
13. Keith Bogans, Kentucky
The line: 6-6, 213, Senior
The skinny: Bogans shot the ball well in the camp averaging 13.3 ppg on 51.7
perecent shooting from the field and 41.7 percent shooting from the three
point line. His strong performance for Kentucky this season will get him a
second look from scouts.
14. Marquis Daniels, Auburn
The line: 6-7, 200, Senior
The skinny: Daniels was another sleeper who could've helped himself with a
big performance in Chicago. He's tough, athletic and really knows how to take
the ball to the basket. Daniels isn't a great three point shooter, but he has
a decent mid range game. He's got a very good handle and has the ability to
play point guard in a pinch. He's also an excellent rebounder. His performance
was up and down in the tournament, neither helping nor hurting his stock.
Right now he's a late second rounder.
15. Bernard King, Texas A&M
The line: 6-5, 200, Senior
The skinny: King is another guy who missed out on a golden opportunity to help
himself in Chicago. He's a good passer and an above-average ball handler. His
5.6 apg last season has caught the eye of scouts. He's fundamentally very
solid. The issues are with his athleticism and ability to play in control.
Shot selection has been an issue with King in the past, though last season he
seemed to get things under control. Not sure if he'll get drafted at this
point.
Others to watch: Matt Carroll, Notre Dame; Andre Emmett, Texas Tech; Willie
Green, Detroit; ; Quinton Ross, SMU; Ronald Blackshear, Marshall.
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