You Called it here first

[hateraid]

Since every other person and their dog here seem to have claimed to have called Kevin Martin, here's an oppurtunity to call someone right.
Pick a below average person whom you feel has unseen potential and is due to blow-up. Somebody that very little of you could have seen stardom out of. Some who also doesn't carry alot of hype baggage (lottery picks would seem like out of the question). I will document this and bump it up in the distant future.

I'm calling it right here- Luther Head and Tony Allen

Future potential and soon to be a household name- Dequan Cook (I'm a fan of his since his junior year in high school)

[Prodigy]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this Greg guy pining the bench with a broken righty in Ohio might be good one day.

[Kobe24]

Lakers- Jordan Farmar

[telephone]

mo ager

[hateraid]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this Greg guy pining the bench with a broken righty in Ohio might be good one day.

hardy har har

[Melo]

Andrew Bynum

[hateraid]

Andrew Bynum

I don't know if that qualifies cause he is carrying alot of the hype baggage.

[bigkingsfan]

John Salmons

[Mewwem22]

Paul Millsap... I called it first.

[Se]

Louis Williams

[Chuck Norris]

Niles Paul

[nashforprez]

you wanna know whos going to be good? Julian wright

[hateraid]

[QUOTE=Se

[UCLAlegend32]

ryan hollins

[XxNeXuSxX]

Al Jefferson/Gerald Green/Rajon Rondo

[fatboy11]

I've already called Ronnie Brewer. That is undebatable.

[hateraid]

Al Jefferson/Gerald Green/Rajon Rondo

Nada for Tony Allen?

[Se]

I was gonna say that too ced. This guy was regarded as better than Monta in High School by some scouts.

I've seen a little of him in the NBA, but I think he has the potential to be better than Monta Ellis.

He is learning from the master everyday in practice, and has a great vet in Ollie mentoring him as well.

[BFRESH44]

<------------

[hateraid]

I've already called Ronnie Brewer. That is undebatable.


Very much so. Like shogun and Darko.

[hateraid]

[QUOTE=Se

[hotsizzle]

I called bynum before the season started but if I were to pick one right now, then:

Jordan Farmar

[B-Low]

LeBron James. I just have a hunch about that kid...

[kwajo]

Hakim Warrick. I was repping him all off-season

Pau I was right about too, back on draft day when he was traded for Shareef

[BFRESH44]

Hakim Warrick. I was repping him all off-season

Pau I was right about too, back on draft day when he was traded for Shareef

He's nice. Thought he be a mere Stromile Swift clone but his game expands beyond that comparisson. He's showed potent scoring ability with his back to the basket and everything..

[BradMiller52]

Fransisco Garcia and Ronnie Price. Also I'll say that Andre Blatche, Ike Diogu(dunno if he counts), and Paul Davis.

[nashforprez]

fran vasquez

[Jerm]

Monta Ellis. Yeah, I called it first.

[miles berg]

DJ MBenga.

[RidonKs]

I know he's not really under the radar, but Jose Calderon has looked great for the Raps this year. He's definately a legitimate starting PG, and he's still improving.

I liked what Steve Blake was doing in Washington, and although he's riding the bench in Milwaukee at the moment, I still think he can be pretty good. Nice shot, decent defense, and he's not a complete bonehead when it comes to running an offense.

Sean May's been getting some hype as well this year, but I've been a fan of his for a while, and he's proving to be starting caliber for the Bobcats right now.

[XxNeXuSxX]

Nada for Tony Allen?
Microfracture surgery. He is already a shell of his former self. Yes, he has actually declined since his rookie season, I'm not sure if he will ever get his hops back, but it's clear it isn't there now. :(

[RidonKs]

Fransisco Garcia and Ronnie Price. Also I'll say that Andre Blatche, Ike Diogu(dunno if he counts), and Paul Davis.

Blatche will be lucky to do anything for the next while. I had a higher opinion of him as well a while back, but having seen him play in limited minutes, he's just completely clueless and raw, and doesn't seem to have any basketball-related skills whatsoever. The only thing he has going for him is his frame.

[B-Low]

In all seriousness though, I like what i've seen from Carney on the Sixers

[raiderfan19]

Daniel Gibson. He is the perfect pg to play next to lebron. If only they would bench Eric Snow for him. He can shoot, he can D up, hes athletic. His biggest problem is that for a pg he doesnt do a great job of running an offense BUT with lebron its not really necesarry.

[Skywalker]

Dominic James, Sherron Collins, Craig Smith, PJ Tucker.

[MTing]

Nets-Antoine Wright and Marcus Williams

[A Roc 23]

Kevin Durant. Derrick Rose. Chase Budinger. :D

[bullsfan]

Tyrus Thomas and Thabo Sefolosha

[nashforprez]

not to many jj redick fans here.

[raiderfan19]

I agree with others who have said Pj tucker and Luther head btw.

[A Roc 23]

I said Luol Deng the second the Suns traded him for a future pick. :banghead:

I predict he will only continue to make that move look dumb.

[miles berg]

Kevin Durant. Derrick Rose. Chase Budinger. :D

Bull**** on Kevin Durant.

I have been calling him, the guy is the Dark Dirk. If the Mavs ever wanted to tank a season and grab Dirks eventual replacement, it is this year.

That kid Durant is going to be the 1st ever "next Dirk." Fugg Skita, that chump does not count.

Durant is the truth.

[A Roc 23]

Okay, I didn't read the original thread. I guess chances are all my picks will be top 14 picks. Luol Deng already was a top pick, so there goes that prediction.

Miles, Durant won't be anywhere near Dallas. Hopefully he falls to 4th in the draft and the Suns can grab him with Hawks pick. :applause:

[hateraid]

Kevin Durant. Derrick Rose. Chase Budinger. :D

Too high profile

Bonus if someone calls a second rounder

[hateraid]

Tyrus Thomas and Thabo Sefolosha


OP, lottery picks don't count. The picks are for more unseen talent a la Kevin Martin.

[fatboy11]

OP, lottery picks don't count. The picks are for more unseen talent a la Kevin Martin.So Ronnie Brewer doesn't count?

I mean, he went at the end of the lotto but he's a bit unheralded.

[Da KO King]

Considering I traded up to draft him in ISH's first ever Mock Off-Season one of my guys is Ryan Gomes.

I've only seen him a few times but I think Marcus Williams from Arizona will be pretty good.

I'm also gonna take Tyler Hansborough. Anyone that plays that hard all game deserves to get some props.

[statman32]

jawann mcclellan

[statman32]

Considering I traded up to draft him in ISH's first ever Mock Off-Season one of my guys is Ryan Gomes.

I've only seen him a few times but I think Marcus Williams from Arizona will be pretty good.

I'm also gonna take Tyler Hansborough. Anyone that plays that hard all game deserves to get some props.
both projected to be top 15 picks

[dejordan]

balkman can play. he defends and boards, and he can actually create off the dribble. this kid is a reliable 15 footer and a good team away from being legit. tellin' you, isiah can't do much right as an exec, but he can scout. too bad he could have taken balkman in the second round.

[bigboi_baller]

Francisco Garcia, Ronnie Price

[bk33]

Sergio Rodriguez

[Zombles]

Sergio Rodriguez will one day be one of the better points in the league. Think Jason Williams with intelligence. He's struggling so far, but he's only 20, needs muscle, and has shown nice flashes.

John Salmons also seems to have a lot of potential that he shows whenever he gets the chance. Could develop into a Boris Diaw type player.

[C-Webb]

Somebody already said this but i say ----> Sergio Rodriguez, Rodney Carney, Paul Davis, David Harrison (not sure about that one) and Maceo Baston.

[Glove_20]

Saer Sene

[A Loyal NJ Fan]

Hassan Adams...YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!!!

[mkvli]

Jelani McCoy...

haha, 100th post, wasted on that dude who got blocked ****less by Wade. Daaamn.

[hateraid]

So Ronnie Brewer doesn't count?

I mean, he went at the end of the lotto but he's a bit unheralded.

That's a little more acceptable. No real hype baggage there.

[Ghost_Delay]

Tiago Splitter, in a few years. He's a 6-11 Brazilian PF/C with great speed.

[Jailblazers7]

Louis Williams and John Salmons are two i like a lot and ill say Mardy Collins on the Knicks. I loved watching him in college and he always torched big time schools. He almost single-handedly caused upsets against Duke and Wake.

[Vendetta]

Trevor Ariza.

[Jailblazers7]

Mike Conley from OSU

[Blackeagle]

never going to be a superstar, but craig smith will be a very solid NBA player for quite a while

also, thabo sefalosha. I know he was technically a lottery pick or at least close to it, but he hasn't gotten much play time, and he isn't very high profile. I think he'll turn some heads when he gets into a situation where he gets consistant minutes and people see what he can do.

[raiderfan19]

Daniel Gibson. He is the perfect pg to play next to lebron. If only they would bench Eric Snow for him. He can shoot, he can D up, hes athletic. His biggest problem is that for a pg he doesnt do a great job of running an offense BUT with lebron its not really necesarry.
Only one game but from what I understand that is the purpose of this thread, to hype your picks when they do well.

First nba start 18 pts, 5 boards, 2 assists and a steal on 6/12 shooting and 3/6 from 3. Looking good, he will get pt at the 2 instead of the 1 but ill take it...

[305Baller]

Dorrell Wright

[lovethetriangle]

Daniel Gibson. He is the perfect pg to play next to lebron. If only they would bench Eric Snow for him. He can shoot, he can D up, hes athletic. His biggest problem is that for a pg he doesnt do a great job of running an offense BUT with lebron its not really necesarry.


I saw Gibson play today vs. the Raps he was excellent!!!

[lovethetriangle]

Hassan Adams...YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!!!

**** i was going to say Adams. I second you then.

[lovethetriangle]

Does Redick count?

Turiaf, Hassan Adams, Dan Gibson, Jackie Butler, Balkman and Lee


Varejao Like Hayes and Smith to be a solid player for years to come

[LakersDynasty]

Jordan Farmar...

[MiseryCityTexas]

Al Jefferson/Gerald Green/Rajon Rondo

most of these guys are already overrated. as amatter of fact, the whole boston team aint nothing but youngsters who never seem to reach their full potential.

[warriors23]

sefolosha=next great euro

[Timmy D for MVP]

Well he's not below average, but Chuck Hayes is gonna be huge.

[Da KO King]

Can you also call players that will not be good???

If so any team that picks Aaron Gray in the first round is going to regret it. That cat is Brendan Haywood at abosulte best.

[MaxFly]

Al Jefferson/Gerald Green/Rajon Rondo

Cosign.

[MaxFly]

most of these guys are already overrated. as amatter of fact, the whole boston team aint nothing but youngsters who never seem to reach their full potential.

Actually, we've had a few youngsters who've become good players but have moved on, Chauncey Billups being the most notable. Our problem isn't that our players never reach their full potential. It's that we can't seem to hold onto the ones who are capable of doing so, and so they reach their full potential elsewhere.

[wang4three]

Y'all will be hearing about Jamar Smith, Brian Randle, and Warren Carter, Brian Carlwell soon. Maybe even Shaun Pruitt will get noise.

For the NBA:

KYLE LOWRY Kid is going to be a star. I wanted him more than Marcus Williams for the Nets and still do. Guy is going to be GREAT.

Other college stars I'd put money on:
Hansbrough (I think Da KO King already mentioned him)
Brandan Wright
Marcus Williams on Zona
Grevis Vasquez
Brandon Rush
Julian Wright
Al Horford
Durant (but he's everyone's lovechild right now)

HS Players:
Derrick Rose --but like Durant, everyone is already on that boat
Eric Gordon -- he dicked my school, but he will be a star

[TheBigAristotle1]

It's much harder for a gaurd to break out because that's a deeper position, so there are a lot of gaurds who if they got traded could have break out years. Big men just take longer to develop, so their breaking out is usually less about minutes then just getting better. My picks:

Travis Diener, Orlando Magic: Good player, absolutely dominated in summer league. Was a fantastic college player, can shoot, slash, create for his team mates. Offensively is a really complete player, defensively he is small but still does an okay job IMO. If he ever get's a chance he will be a very solid starter.

Daniel Ewing, LA Clippers: He probably wouldn't be a starter but I think he would be an excellent small shooting gaurd. A guy who can come in and just score, a very poor man's Ben Gordon, but more under control.

Carlos Delfino, Detroit Pistons: Not as sure about this guy as I am about the others. He is more talented but something seems to be holding him back, part of it is both coaches hated him for some reason. But the real problem is he is only an okay offensive player, and a so-so shooter, which for an international player is unusual. He is also not a spectacular slasher, just a good one. What he is good at is defense, rebounding, and finding his teammates. If he finds a coach he appreciates a good defensive shooting gaurd who is also a well rounded player then he will break out.

Willie Green, Philadelphia 76ers: Not as undersized as people think. This guy is a big 6'4" and built like a tank. He is a decent defender and scorer, if he can accept being a role player and not a big time scorer he will have a solid career.

Ike Diogu, Goldenstate Warriors: This guy has been forgotten this year but if he goes to a team that needs a powerforward he will break out. I really can't understand why he isn't getting minutes this year.

[TheBigAristotle1]

not to many jj redick fans here.

Redick is a rookie he really doesn't count.

[wang4three]

If he finds a coach he appreciates a good defensive shooting gaurd who is also a well rounded player then he will break out.


Larry Brown doesn't like that?

[Vragrant]

Miami Heat: Dorell Wright

[PMshooter]

Darius Miles.




What? He's due.

[NYKnicks914]

Geoff McDermott from Providence

Keep that in the back of your mind

[craigthomasb]

pj tucker will develop a 3 pointer and become the next bruce bowewn without being a toal ****

[XxNeXuSxX]

Darius Miles.




What? He's due.
Haha, he has peaked nearly a decade ago on the Clips brotha, I do have four Jerseys of him in Cleveland though, let's hope they become valuable.

[TEXAS BATMAN]

JR Smith will be an All Star. And a couple of All NBA team selections (2nd or 3rd tbd).

[shafir]

David Lee, JJ Redick, Jackie Butler, Marcus Will, Mardy Collins.

[C-Webb]

I forgot to say Anthony Roberson

[wang4three]

Rodney Carney will be a top 3 player from last years draft.

I don't know why, but I just don't like Rodney Carney. Guy came to play every other game last year for Memphis and didn't show up when the team needed him the most. he has amazing talent, but something is screaming "Tim Thomas".

Also, Durant won't be better than Oden. It'll take a severe injury to Greg for that to happen. Book that.

[hateraid]

Everybody is calling Durant, Rose, and Gordon. These guys are definately not unknowns.

[Vendetta]

Bump!

[shafir]

Everybody is calling Durant, Rose, and Gordon. These guys are definately not unknowns.
Durant and Noah will be BUSTS!!! You heard it here first :cheers:

[Jailblazers7]

I will call Donte Green, Kyle Singler, and ill go out on a limb and say Herb Pope

[Skywalker]

Javaris Crittenton will be real good, not sure if he counts or not, and I don't want to take credit on callign him because it's too obvious that he's gonna be good.

[Black Joker]

daniel gibson

[Silent Mav]

Big Baby Davis will be the next Oliver Miller.

[Lakerz_Forever]

Mostafa Shakur

[MetsPackers]

Rodney Stuckey will be a very good NBA player! You heard it here first.

[Da KO King]

I think Crittenton will be an Antonio Daniels kind of guy. Solid guard that any team can use but not a standout player.

The guy that's a big question mark to me is his teammate Thaddeus Young. There are flashes of skill there but G-Tech's system doesn't seem to fit/utilize him at all.

[RidonKs]

I know he's not really under the radar, but Jose Calderon has looked great for the Raps this year. He's definately a legitimate starting PG, and he's still improving.

I liked what Steve Blake was doing in Washington, and although he's riding the bench in Milwaukee at the moment, I still think he can be pretty good. Nice shot, decent defense, and he's not a complete bonehead when it comes to running an offense.

Sean May's been getting some hype as well this year, but I've been a fan of his for a while, and he's proving to be starting caliber for the Bobcats right now.

Well Sean and Jose have been doing well, but I think they already were when I wrote this (although I may be wrong). Steve can still come along though.

[hateraid]

Bump!


lol, thanks alot, I was going to bust this thread out when it was least expected. I have it on subscribe. My picks of Tony Allen and Luther Head are looking pretty good though.

[raiderfan19]

Daniel Gibson. He is the perfect pg to play next to lebron. If only they would bench Eric Snow for him. He can shoot, he can D up, hes athletic. His biggest problem is that for a pg he doesnt do a great job of running an offense BUT with lebron its not really necesarry.
Bump. I havent been around alot so i might as well mention something i got right especially considering how he did against the pistons. :applause:

[Cannonball]

Bump. I havent been around alot so i might as well mention something i got right especially considering how he did against the pistons. :applause:
kudos.

[hateraid]

:eek:
I had this bookmarked for november. Lol, what a fun thread. I think I jinxed Tony Allen!

[brantonli]

I dunno, but if the Kings are going with the youth movement, then I will say Francisco Garcia, and Justin Williams.

Also, on other teams- Vassilis Spanoulis :lol:

[Chuck Thou NBA]

Daniel Gibson!

[raiderfan19]

ur a bit late on the bandwagon there bud.

[Jerz Netz]

Hakiim Warrick count?

[Y2Gezee]

JR Smith will be an All Star. And a couple of All NBA team selections (2nd or 3rd tbd).


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/nugzfan/yes.gif http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/nugzfan/thumbsup.gif

[BradMiller52]

I dunno, but if the Kings are going with the youth movement, then I will say Francisco Garcia, and Justin Williams.

Also, on other teams- Vassilis Spanoulis :lol:



Garcia would've had a breakout year this year but he didn't get enough PT. Maybe next year though. I think Justin Williams will have a breakout year also though.

[ILLEFEX]

since i'm a bulls fan, i would say Thabo Sefolosha........he's showing flashes that he's a good defensive guy and also a nice offense to back it up......

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

I will go with Millsap...but first he has to get out from behind Boozer.

[dawsey6]

Jay Williams......no wait....

[Mathius]

I think Thabo Sefalosha will turn out to be a steal for the Bulls down the road, possibly even the best player to come out of that draft.

But my track record is pretty poor on talent evaluation of guys I haven't seen a lot.

Mathius

[IlliniFan]

Dee Brown and James Augustine!!

[ZHAKIDD532]

Antione Wright!!!

[saKf]

Ivan Chiriaev.

[Jailblazers7]

Bobby Jones

[Lakerz_Forever]

daniel gibson. :banana:

[Penny4MVP2k]

Dorrell Wright

Co-Signed :cheers:



Travis Diener, Orlando Magic: Good player, absolutely dominated in summer league. Was a fantastic college player, can shoot, slash, create for his team mates. Offensively is a really complete player, defensively he is small but still does an okay job IMO. If he ever get's a chance he will be a very solid starter.


I like this one too. And if you can't see by my 2003 Rookie of the Year prediction (http://www.geocities.com/pennysreturn/news/prediction.html), I thought this guy was the man at Marquette!

[hateraid]

Please take note of dates posted. All you Daniel Gibson callers, way to late.

[Jailblazers7]

Mardy Collins.

[raiderfan19]

Thats kind of what i was thinking.

[thenextgreatbigman]

Ian Mahinmi

[bomber]

Chris Wilcox, Double Double and near all star level

[knicks15]

mardy collins and renaldo balkman. maybe not stars but good players especially collins

[Run&Gun=Fun]

James Jones will be a very solid player in a year or two.

[Done_And_Done]

not to many jj redick fans here.

Never should he be frowned upon. . .

This kids legendary shot is gunna make him a rich, rich man for years come - Book It


My call is on Willie Green. . .

[BlackMoses]

Robert Swift. There's a reason he was the only white player ever drafted out of high school.

[Lebron23]

Mike Conley Jr. :cheers:

[clipps]

Jason Hart

[trig]

Randy Foye
Sefolosha
Blatche if he gets traded or jamison gets injured
someone from boston
kinsey
someone from GSW

[hateraid]

I said I would bump this a year later. Good read.
Obviously I'd say that there were a few gimme's (Durant, Oden) and a few calls that were based on hype (Daniel Gibson, check date), but fun making predictions and seeing if it haunts you in the future.

PS, that call on Daequan Cook still stands for me. Called that while he was getting his feet wet in the NCAA.

[Kings_Alex]

francisco Garciaaaaaa

[LBJ 4 MVP]

francisco Garciaaaaaa
Too late.

[wang4three]

Mike Davis of Illinois
Demitri McCamey of Illinois
Jereme Richmond ('10 recruit)
Brandon Paul
Crandall Head (Luther's little brother also '10)
Joseph Bertrand
DJ Richardson

Of other note:
Corey Fisher of Villanova
Scottie Reynolds of Villanova
Jason Thompson of Rider

[Mr_Basketball#1]

Future Celtics-Deron Washington Ty Rice and Ty Lawson.

Deron Washington
http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/150_0000054419_0000064129.jpg

and maybe if he slips the guy that I go to school with but never met in person (Hopefully I will be for he goes pro)
Tyrese Rice
http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/29/292460.jpg

Ty Lawson
http://images.usatoday.com/sports/_photos/2007/01/27/lawson.jpg

And yes I called it here first, one of these guys will be a Celtic and a star. Book it.

[wang4three]

Deron Washington will be the next Quinton Ross in my opinion. Rice has some skill, but overall I think he's overrated.

[Lebron23]

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/writers/julia_morrill/03/23/closerlook.memphis/p1_memphis-SI.jpg

Future Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie, and Lebron James Sidekick

[ForceOfNature]

Tyrese Rice
http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/29/292460.jpg

LOL, he looks just like another Rice from the NBA - Glen Rice.

[LBJ 4 MVP]

Future stars of the league:
Tyreke Evans, Brandon Jennings, Jrue Holiday, Tyler Zeller.

[LBJ 4 MVP]

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/writers/julia_morrill/03/23/closerlook.memphis/p1_memphis-SI.jpg

Future Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie, and Lebron James Sidekick
Haha, and how exactly are we going to acquire him?

[Mr_Basketball#1]

Deron Washington will be the next Quinton Ross in my opinion. Rice has some skill, but overall I think he's overrated.
Quinton? No I think he will be on the level of Kenyon Martin in his prime. An explosive player that blocks alot of shots. I hope they slip.

Tyrese Rice is a phenomenal shooter who can fill it up quick. Word on campus is that he can really throw it down as well. Haven't seen him play yet but will soon when school starts back. We could use him on the Celtics if they decide not to re-sign Eddie House.

Ty Lawson is just a phenomenal player. He does it all. He takes his time and think before he delivers on any play and I think he will be a star.

[Lebron23]

Haha, and how exactly are we going to acquire him?

He is projected to be a late first round pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.

[LBJ 4 MVP]

He is projected to be a late first round pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.
He's a top 3 draft pick, without a doubt. Where are you getting late first round pick from?

[wang4three]

Quinton? No I think he will be on the level of Kenyon Martin in his prime. An explosive player that blocks alot of shots. I hope they slip.

That is some severe level of optimism. Deron Washington is very athletic and a good defender, but his offense comprises of just dominating inferior, less talented players. He's erratic, he plays out of control, and is just a spectacle of athleticism. He has a shot at being a good NBA defender, but as far as Kenyon Martin? Even if he bulked up he won't be at Kenyon's level.

[Lebron23]

He's a top 3 draft pick, without a doubt. Where are you getting late first round pick from?


That is his teammate Derrick Rose because Douglas Roberts has been projected as a top 15th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. ( Maybe we can trade Shannon Brown plus some cash to be able to move in the draft charts)

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2008/

According to the mock draft if the season ends today the Cavaliers will have the chance to draft Serge Ibaka an international prospect from Congo, who is currently playing in the Spanish League.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Serge-Ibaka-1302/

Serge Ibaka

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YMP7pn6VNYQ

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4-6opHOfJJE

[wang4three]

If the Cavs were to look at anyone to draft for next year, it should be DJ Augustin. Not CDR, who plays the same position as LeBron and I don't think could effectively play off him.

DJ has a poor shot, but he's the up-tempo push the ball type of player with amazing speed that would work well with LeBron. He isn't the greatest play maker, but more than adequate.

[hateraid]

He's a top 3 draft pick, without a doubt. Where are you getting late first round pick from?

That's not a picture of Derrick Rose.

[LBJ 4 MVP]

That's not a picture of Derrick Rose.
Well, I look like an idiot.

[Kobe Bean Bryant]

Donte Greene.

[Ghetto Phenom]

Once he gets PT, Thabo Sefalosha will be a gem

[Da KO King]

Future Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie, and Lebron James Sidekick
If the Cavs draft Chris Douglas-Roberts to be LeBron's "Robin" it will cement the fact that LeBron is going to bolt Cleveland for New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago.

[hateraid]

If the Cavs draft Chris Douglas-Roberts to be LeBron's "Robin" it will cement the fact that LeBron is going to bolt Cleveland for New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago.

Lol, you may be right. Where's Bron gonna find a legit sidekick?

[bokes15]

Mike Conley Jr. :cheers:
Why don't you get an avater that replaces Hughes with Gibson. What has he done for your team aside from wasting their money and lowering their fg%.

[Myth]

I'm calling that Sergio Rodriguez will never develop to be a good PG. (Please trade him).

[Da KO King]

Lol, you may be right. Where's Bron gonna find a legit sidekick?
No clue where LeBron will go but having his Nike contract double in value is far more enticing than running with Chris Douglas-Roberts.

You guys can subscribe to this thread and bash me if I'm wrong but I think any team that picks CDR any higher than mid-20's is going to be extremely disappointed.

[Mr_Basketball#1]

That is some severe level of optimism. Deron Washington is very athletic and a good defender, but his offense comprises of just dominating inferior, less talented players. He's erratic, he plays out of control, and is just a spectacle of athleticism. He has a shot at being a good NBA defender, but as far as Kenyon Martin? Even if he bulked up he won't be at Kenyon's level.
I think he could be a Sean Williams type player with K-Mart's explosiveness. I hope he continues to get underrated though and slips to the second round so the Celtics can possibly snag him.

[IlliniFan]

Mike Davis of Illinois
Demitri McCamey of Illinois
Jereme Richmond ('10 recruit)
Brandon Paul
Crandall Head (Luther's little brother also '10)
Joseph Bertrand
DJ Richardson

Of other note:
Corey Fisher of Villanova
Scottie Reynolds of Villanova
Jason Thompson of Rider
Don't forget Mike Tisdale.

[wang4three]

I think he could be a Sean Williams type player with K-Mart's explosiveness. I hope he continues to get underrated though and slips to the second round so the Celtics can possibly snag him.
Sean Williams? Have you seen Deron play? Kenyon Martin? He's a swingman with a poor shot, poor handles. Washington is what, 6-6, 6-7? He's not going to be a PF in the league. His best bet is a small forward with a shoot guard's frame. Like I said, Quinton Ross would be a good comparison for him.

[wang4three]

Don't forget Mike Tisdale.
Tisdale hasn't sold me yet. He has a sweet stroke and some power moves, but still to thin for me to say anything. Nothing I haven't seen Nick Smith do.

[wang4three]

You guys can subscribe to this thread and bash me if I'm wrong but I think any team that picks CDR any higher than mid-20's is going to be extremely disappointed.

I'm with you on this one. He hasn't proven anything to me that makes him more than poor man's Shawn Marion at best.

[Da KO King]

I'm with you on this one. He hasn't proven anything to me that makes him more than poor man's Shawn Marion at best.
Considering Marion's off ball skills (and CDR's lack there of) that is probably too good a best case scenario.

[wang4three]

I wanted to give him some credit for being young.

[Mr_Basketball#1]

Sean Williams? Have you seen Deron play? Kenyon Martin? He's a swingman with a poor shot, poor handles. Washington is what, 6-6, 6-7? He's not going to be a PF in the league. His best bet is a small forward with a shoot guard's frame. Like I said, Quinton Ross would be a good comparison for him.
Yes I've seen him play, thats why I am even considering him, but we will just have to wait and see, but remember, I called it first.

[Da KO King]

I wanted to give him some credit for being young.
CDR will be 21 by the time the 2008 draft comes. That's old enough to get hammered and not need a fake ID.

He's gets no points for youth from me. :oldlol:

[wang4three]

Yes I've seen him play, thats why I am even considering him, but we will just have to wait and see, but remember, I called it first.
Well I appreciate Deron's play. It's nice to see, but his athleticism and energy gets him by in college. Like a poor man's Hakim Warrick. I just don't see any of his offensive skills that will translate into the NBA. Defensive, yes. But offensive, not unless he's playing with a premier point guard to catch lobs from. If he proves me wrong, so be it..but I just don't see him being more than a good to great defender.


CDR will be 21 by the time the 2008 draft comes. That's old enough to get hammered and not need a fake ID.

He's gets no points for youth from me.

Damn. I'm almost 23, that means I'm way too old.

[raptors_rule]

jamario moon

[brwnman]

Rodney Stuckey

Roko Ukic

Pape Sow

Uros Slokar...

[KRAYZIE]

Has anyone called out JR?, if not then JR Smith.

[hateraid]

In the honor of the two year anniversary of this thread. Let's see what type of geniuses dwell here.....


Keep the ball rolling, remember, no obvious predictions.

[StroShow4]

Saer Sene

:lol

[T-Low]

My best friend told me that she would hurt me if I didn't say Roko Ukic...

[Mr_Basketball#1]

Wow was I wrong. :oldlol: Washington is playing over-seas...lol

I think it would be best if I just stayed out of this thread.

[Sonic R]

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0a62dp4dNOdGB/340x.jpg

Will Bynum

This fellow is gonna be a servicable PG in this league. Not a super star, maybe not a starter on a loaded team, but he can play and contribute. He works hard every time he steps on the court.

[francesco totti]

Yup Will Bynum, He is talented. READ today He would be averaging 17.3 points 5.9 assists & 1.8 steals if he playing 36 minutes.

[StroShow4]

Will Bynum

This fellow is gonna be a servicable PG in this league. Not a super star, maybe not a starter on a loaded team, but he can play and contribute. He works hard every time he steps on the court.

he's also athletic as ****. damn that man is quick.. has serious ups too.

[bisk]

Ridnour
Barea
Didn't see too much of them though:confusedshrug:

[dab0yech0]

Mike Taylor

[Jasi]

Goran Dragic

[BlazersDozen]

Marreeses Speights
Per 36
17 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 49% FG

Nicolas Batum
Per 36
12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 45% FG, 40% 3-PT FG

[hateraid]

Spanning 3 and a half years. Last post a year and a half ago. Look at what a brilliant bunch we are

[vert48]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this Greg guy pining the bench with a broken righty in Ohio might be good one day.And yet...

[G-train]

Randy Foye
Sefolosha
Blatche if he gets traded or jamison gets injured
someone from boston
kinsey
someone from GSW

truth

[maxwellcu]

Didn't read the whole thread but some o the predictions are pretty impressive.

[ZeN]

Blake Griffin for ROY.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Xavier Henry will be great.

I also see Okaro White doing good in the NBA (just got a scholarship with FSU), Brandon Knight, Jerome Jordan, Jordan Crawford, Willie Waren, and Hassan Whiteside.

These are just my predictions, of course. :D

[InspiredLebowski]

Hassan Whiteside is Saer Sene part deux.

[Pokerface]

Ty Lawson.

[dr8ked]

let me give it a shot,


Mikhail torrance will impress in yrs to come

[postmupndunkit]

1. Roy Hibbert
2. Robin Lopez
3. J.J. Reddick
4. Adam Morrisson
5. Sam Young

[KNOW1EDGE]

Nicolas Batum

Rodrigue Beaubois