Draft Grades by Chris Monter (1)

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NBA Draft Grades By: Chris Monter Date: Jul 5, 2006 Portland and Memphis were two of the most active teams on draft night as they wheeled and dealed. However, they were also the big winner on draft night, earning the two highest grades. The following is a look at the NBA draft grades. Atlanta - Shelden Williams, PF, Duke (# 5), Solomon Jones, C, South Florida (# 33) The Hawks' pick was known for months before the draft. Atlanta had promised Shelden Williams that he would be their selection before the NBA draft lottery. Williams is an outstanding rebounder and shotblocker who is a warrior inside. Williams has excellent strength as he bench pressed 185 pounds 25 times, second best in the Orlando pre-draft camp. He is a hard worker who has good low post moves and has worked hard to improve his foot work. Williams is a good low post scorer who needs to expand his range and away from the basket game. He does a good job of drawing fouls and has worked hard to improve his touch from the free throw line. The Hawks did not have a player on their roster who averaged more than eight rebounds, so Williams will be a good fix on the boards. The Hawks could have traded down in the draft and still got Williams, but there was talk that Minnesota or Boston might grab the former Duke standout. Solomon Jones is a thin active big man who made the Portsmouth Invitational All-Tournament team. He needs to continue to add strength to his frame, although he did put on eight pounds since Portsmouth. The Florida native is a good shotblocker who runs the floor well. He is a project who could pay off, but needs added bulk before he is ready to bang with stronger players in the NBA. GRADE C+ Boston - Rajon Rondo, PG, Kentucky (# 21, acquired from Phoenix), Leon Powe, PF, California (# 49, acquired from Denver) The Celtics dealt Dan Dickau, Raef LaFrentz and the draft rights to Randy Foye to Portland for Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff and a second-round pick in 2008. Telfair started the 2005-06 season strong, but an injury caused him to lose time behind Steve Blake and Jarrett Jack. With GM John Nash, the one who pushed for Telfair, no longer in charge, the TrailBlazers felt that the time was right to ship Telfair. His arrival will allow Delonte West to move to shooting guard at times. The Cletics added more point guard depth in Rajon Rondo, who they acquired for a future first round pick along with Brian Grant from Phoenix. Rondo is one of the top athletes in this year's draft. He has excellent quickness who can get to the hoop against most defenders. Rondo has big hands and is a good leaper. He needs to improve his outside shot and touch from the free throw line after shooting just 27.3% from three-point range and 57.1% from the line to keep opposing teams honest. Rondo needs to add strength to his frame. Both Telfair and Rondo are small point guards who struggle with their shooting. Leon Powe was acquired for a future second-round pick from Denver. Powe is a strong physical player who is a bit undersized. However, he has a 7-2 wingspan, which allows him to play bigger than expected. He suffered an ACL injury as a junior in high school and then reinjured it toward the end of his freshman year, causing him to miss the entire 2004-05 season. Powe missed the first month of the 2005-06 season with a stress fracture. He needs to continue to expand his outside game. Teams were concerned about his medical condition, which caused him to slide to the second round. He is a hard worker who is tough inside. GRADE B- Charlotte - Adam Morrison, SF, Gonzaga (# 3), Ryan Hollins, C, UCLA (# 50) Adam Morrison gives the Bobcats a needed scoring weapon as they did not have a player on their roster score 16 or more points per game and they finished last in the NBA in scoring. Morrison led the country in scoring and was either co-Player of the Year or runner-up to Duke's J. J. Redick. Morrison is a scorer in a draft that lacks many pure point producers. Morrison makes and is not afraid to take big shots. He made a big improvement as a three-point shooter this season, making 42.8% from three-point range up from 31.1% as a sophomore. Morrison is a good catch and release shooter with a quick release. He has a variety of offensive moves and is not afraid to go the hoop. Morrison needs to get stronger and be a better rebounder. Ryan Hollins is an athletic big man who runs the floor well and also competed on the UCLA track and field team in the high jump, triple jump and long jump. However, he has never averaged more than seven points and five rebounds per game in a season, although he did score in double figures in five of the six Bruin NCAA Tournament games. Hollins needs to add strength and improve his offensive game. His size and athleticism makes him intriguing, but he needs more seasoning. GRADE B+ Chicago - Tyrus Thomas, PF, LSU (# 4 overall, acquired from Portland), Thabo Sefolosha, SF, Switzerland (# 13, acquired from Philadelphia) The Bulls acquired the rights to two players that they had targeted in draft day deals. They received the draft rights to Tyrus Thomas and Viktor Khryapa, who started 53 games for Portland and averaged 5.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game for the rights to LaMarcus Aldridge. Thomas is one of the top athletes in the draft. Thomas redshirted as a freshman and emerged this year as one of the top players in college basketball after being an unheralded high school recruit. Thomas is an outstanding shotblocker and rebounder. He is an explosive player with good leaping ability. He is still raw on the offensive end, but played guard early in his career before a growth spurt. This means that he could play some small forward. He needs to add strength to handle the stronger power forwards of the NBA. The Bulls were concerned that Utah would draft Thabo Sefolosha as the 14th pick, so they engineered a deal with Philadelphia to deal the draft rights to #16 pick Rodney Carney, a 2007 second-round pick and cash considerations. Sefolosha is considered the top foreign wing prospects. He is considered a good ballhandler and passer who is effective in the open court. Sefolosha is a good athlete who can finish around the basket. He needs to get stronger and his ballhandling. He gives the smallish Bulls' backcourt some needed size. GRADE A-. Cleveland - Shannon Brown, SG, Michigan State (# 25), Daniel Gibson, PG, Texas (# 42) Ejike Ugboaja, F, Nigeria (# 55) The Cavaliers added some much needed athleticism with their top two selections. Shannon Brown is one of the best athletes in the draft with outstanding leaping ability. He is a bit undersized at the shooting guard spot and lacks the playmaking skills to play point guard, but his athleticism should allow to him to play the two spot in the pros. Brown has excellent strength and has improved as an outside threat. He has big hands and is a good defender. Daniel Gibson had been mentioned as a possible Cleveland first round pick. He played both guard spots in college and some scouts questioned his playmaking skills. Gibson needs to cut down on his turnovers at the point guard spot. He is more effective in an open court situation. He is a good, but not great athlete who needs to improve his shooting touch. Ejike Ugboaja is considered a raw athlete who is a good rebounder and defender. He is expected to spend some time overseas to gain seasoning. GRADE A. Dallas- Maurice Ager, SG, Michigan State (# 28) The Mavericks added backcourt depth with the selection of Maurice Ager, who is a good athlete who improved his scoring each season at Michigan State. He is effective in both an open court or half court situation. He has good shooting range and can get to the hoop. Ager is a bit undersized at the shooting guard spot and has not spent significant time at point guard. The Mavericks might deal Marquis Daniels this offseason, so Ager is a good insurance policy. Dallas traded Danilo Pinnock to the Los Angeles Lakers for future second-round pick. GRADE B. Denver-No picks The Nuggets trade the draft rights of Leon Powe to Boston for a future second-round pick. GRADE INCOMPLETE. Detroit - Cheik Samb, C, Senegal (# 51, acquired from Lakers), Will Blalock, PG, Iowa State (# 60) The Pistons dealt Maurice Evans to the Lakers for the draft rights to Cheick Samb, a 7-foot-1 center from Senegal. He is considered a raw shotblocker who needs to add weight to his 195-pound frame. Samb is expected to spend a season or two overseas to gain more experience. Will Blalock is an athletic point guard with good leaping ability. He finished tenth in the country in assists. Blalock was measured at just 5-11.25 without shoes, but has a 6-6 wingspan. He finished 15th among 81 players in physical testing in Orlando. Blalock has good quickness and court vision. He is effective in the open court. Blalock has improved as an outside shooter, but had just an average Orlando camp. He was thought to be a mid second round pick and is a bargain as the last pick in the draft and could make their roster. GRADE B. Golden State - Patrick O'Bryant, C, Bradley (# 10), Kosta Perovic, C, Serbia (# 38) Patrick O'Bryant is an outstanding shotblocker who emerged during the NCAA tournament as he led Bradley to the Sweet 16. He was measured with a 7-5.75 wingspan during the Orlando physicals. He has a nice offensive repertoire with a jump hook. O'Bryant is a decent athlete, but he tested just 79th out 81 players during the physical testing. Starting center Adonal Foyle averaged just 4.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, so O'Bryant should be an upgrade. Kosta Perovic has good hands and the ability to score inside. He is a skilled big man who is a good rebounder. Perovic has been bothered by injuries in the past and has not developed into the player that some expected. He is not overly athletic and needs to add strength. GRADE. Houston - Steve Novak, SF, Marquette (# 32), Lior Eliyahu, SF, Israel (# 44, acquired from Orlando) The Rockets selected Rudy Gay who will be dealt along with Stromile Swift to Memphis for Shane Battier in July. Battier will turn 28 and is a solid defender, but has scored in double figures in just two of his five seasons. Gay does not turn 20 until August and has a bigger upside than Battier, who is more of an immediate fit for the Rockets. Steve Novak is one of the top shooters in the draft. He made the Portsmouth All-Tournament team as he sank a tourney-high ten three pointers, including seven in the final game. Novak needs to add bulk, but creates matchup problems, due to his shooting skills. His 24.5 inch vertical was third worst among 81 players in Orlando and he finished 66th overall in athletic testing. Houston acquires the draft rights to Lior Eliyahu from Orlando for cash considerations. He has good quickness and has a good midrange shot and is expected to spend some more time overseas. GRADE B. Indiana - Shawne Williams, SF, Memphis (# 17), James White, SG, Cincinnati (# 31, acquired from Portland) Shawne Williams is an athletic player who can play several positions. He is a good rebounder and shotblocker. Williams is a strong ballhandler and passer. He played just one collegiate season and has good upside. James White was acquired from Portland for the draft rights to Alexander Johnson and two future second-round picks. White had been mentioned as a possible first round pick by the Lakers and is one of the best athletes in the draft. White is an excellent leaper and good defender. He needs to improve his passing and outside shot, but has good size. The Pacers added two athletes to an already deep team that is hoping to improve its team chemistry in the offseason. GRADE B+. Los Angeles Clippers - Paul Davis, C, Michigan State (# 34), Guillermo Diaz, SG, Miami (# 52) The Clippers drafted two players in the second round who had received some first round attention. Paul Davis is a skilled big man who can play inside and outside. He has good shooting range and a variety of moves. Davis needs to add strength to his frame to bang with the more physical big men of the NBA. He is considered a good, but not great athlete. His smooth style of play leads some to wonder if he plays hard at all times. Guillermo Diaz , one of the best athletes in this year’s draft, was thought to be a late first round pick. He has excellent quickness and is a terrific leaper. He is a former volleyball standout who is very explosive. Diaz is a bit undersized at shooting guard and lacks point guard mentality. He sometimes plays out of control and needs to work on his shot selection. The Clippers got two players who should have gone earlier. GRADE A-. Los Angeles Lakers - Jordan Farmar, PG, UCLA (# 26), Danilo Pinnock, SG, George Washington (# 58 acquired from Dallas) Jordan Farmar has the ability to run a team or create his own offense. He was measured with a 42-inch vertical in Orlando, the best in the camp. Farmar needs to add strength and improve his shot selection. He knows how to run the pick and roll and has a good midrange shot. Farmar has excellent court vision, but sometimes tries to do too much with ball, forcing a high number of turnovers. Farmar is a bit small for the triangle offense, but his passing skills should allow him to be successful. Danilo Pinnock was acquired from Dallas for a future second round pick. He finished fourth in scoring in Orlando as he scored in double figures in all three games. Pinnock was listed at 6-5 in college, but was measured at just 6-2.75 without shoes in Orlando. He shot just 27.5% from three-point range the past two years, but is a good rebounder for his size. It might be tough for him to stick as a late second round pick on the Lakers' roster. GRADE B. http://collegebasketballnews.scout.com/2/544698.html -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 58.62.105.152