Re: Who is the biggest threat to overtake Blake Griffin for #1 overall?
By the end of the season, some teams might take a gamble on Aminu if he decides to leave.
Re: Who is the biggest threat to overtake Blake Griffin for #1 overall?
Nobody. Blake is a lock to go #1, but then again I'm biased.
Re: Who is the biggest threat to overtake Blake Griffin for #1 overall?
I still think Jrue Holiday is going to be one of the best players if he comes out after the college season. So poised, so unselfish, can score, and such a great defender.
Re: Who is the biggest threat to overtake Blake Griffin for #1 overall?
Thabeet. I used to think that he was the next Diop but his progress as a player is amazing. He looks like the next Mutombo to me. And in most drafts that's #1 pick worthy.
Re: Who is the biggest threat to overtake Blake Griffin for #1 overall?
Monroe.
He plays better in person than on TV. He is like a point center....
Re: Who is the biggest threat to overtake Blake Griffin for #1 overall?
Well I doubt it will be Jennings. In all honesty he's embarrassing himself with the way he's playing so poorly in Europe.
Re: Who is the biggest threat to overtake Blake Griffin for #1 overall?
[QUOTE=dak121]Thabeet. I used to think that he was the next Diop but his progress as a player is amazing. He looks like the next Mutombo to me. And in most drafts that's #1 pick worthy.[/QUOTE]
He's about 130 pounds though,.. I'd say griffin's a lock.
Re: Who is the biggest threat to overtake Blake Griffin for #1 overall?
As the college season comes to an end, I think we can start to see how things should be shaping up. To me Rubio is still the #2 guy just because he plays PG. If a team needs a PG and not a big I think he could be the guy. After that I think Monroe might have the most upside and star potential. When you project how good the top guys will be, I think Monroe may have the highest ceiling in the eyes of a lot of GM's. Those are the only 2 I can see getting the #1 pick.
I think the buy with the best outside shot is Thabeet because he has something you don't find often, and that is a 7-3 body with a decent amount of skill. Guys like Harden, Jennings, Teague may have for more talent, but they don't bring anything different.
Re: Who is the biggest threat to overtake Blake Griffin for #1 overall?
Its still far too early. The NCAA tournament always brings people out of no where. It made Curry a star last year, and now hes going to be a lottery pick.