I mostly want them to take guys who will be players in the league. If they have upside to be stars, great. But I don't want to end up with two Kedrick Browns who could be great - but won't actually be anything. I'd swing for the fences once, but not twice because they need to get something out of this draft.
Tyler Zeller won't last until the late teens, though I'd be all over it if he got there. Not a star, probably mostly a role player, but he will play in this league for a long time. I expect he'll start and give you quality minutes at center for 10 years.
I like what I read about Moultrie's ability, but great point, Who, there is definitely reason to be concerned about a guy with that much alleged talent/athleticism whose team didn't do anything special. My guess is that as the draft approaches, his workouts will be great and he'll shoot up the board.
Royce White can create offense for himself and for others. On the court, I really like that kid and think he's the exact type of player this league is moving toward - 6'7" to 6'9" players who can handle the ball, make plays, create offense, run the floor and rebound. But if the kid can't get over a fear of flying by this time, you have to be worried about his ability to get over it and that would be a huge problem. He's about to jump from playing 35 games within roughly the same geographic area to 82 games all across the country. (And I wonder whether it's the mental issues contributing to his 50% free throw percentage - a red flag for a perimeter player.) If the mental obstacles are removed, though, the guy is as talented as anybody in the draft.
I actually disagree with Atzar on Terrence Jones and would be scared of him for opposite reasons. That guy has upside to be way way more than a role player. He can do absolutely anything on the court. Has handle, very good rebounder, good passer, solid shooter, can be a beast in the post. From watching him, my biggest concern is that I think his right hand is weak. And of course there's a tweener worry - he's best as a 4 but his size translates to the 3. But unlike a guy like Draymond Green (a winner who I love but has more problems), Jones has the athleticism to play on the perimeter. I think the guy is as likely as anybody in the draft to be an All Star if he's not the immature headcase some people think he is. But if he is a headcase, he could just cause too many locker room problems to be worth it. Unlike Beasley (and possibly a guy like White), I don't think it'll be lack of dedication to his game. I think Jones considers himself, and wants to be, the best, and his friction with teammates will result from being too hard on them wanting to win (a la Rondo). I also think this is unnecessary - I think when the draft rolls around, Jones will be gone in the Top 10.
Given all that, I'm not sure we can have that good an idea right now where players are going. Jared Sullinger could plummet because he's a bit short for an NBA power forward (I think he'll be outstanding). We also don't know where the Celtics will pick. Boston could end up anywhere from the lottery to the early 20s depending on how they play down the stretch. The Clippers pick could be as late as 25 or as early as 12. Just hard to say right now.
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