VDesai
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Lee is quite an interesting player. Going into the draft I really though he could play some minutes as a backup C and as energy PF. Florida had a very talented scoring team so he was a little restricted in his ability to freelance, but he was a highly touted HS player and has seemingly showed that he does have the ability to also play SF. In that way he is similar to JYD in that he has the versatility to play a lot of frountcourt positions, but is probably more talented offensively (maybe less so defensively, though still pretty good). I think Larry Brown would really love his effort/intensity/versatility.
I was actually impressed with Butler's lines. Had some dominating rebounding numbers in short minutes and a very impressive shooting percentage. Maybe with another year or so of development he can develop into a hardworking low post PF in the Sweetney mold.
Ariza really needs to develop a jump shot. He has such a great complementary game...putbacks, nice dishes, good fast break finisher, good effort on D, gets steals. If he could develop a somewhat reliable jumper so that teams can't double team him, he'll definitely be an NBA starter and a "glue" guy.
Frye is talented on the offensive end. Good shot, good hook, good passer. He'll never be a dominant rebounder but if he can get 7/8 in starting minutes thats ok. He's not as advanced defensively as some people thought he was. You're right...he's got some issues with fouling and timing. Really needs more experience. Larry Brown actually has a pretty good track record with developing defensive players in the front court- The Davis Boys in Indiana, Theo Ratliff in Philly and has worked will with the Wallaces in Detroit (they were already tremendous defensive players, but Brown really got Rasheed in particular to play great team D and turn it up a level).
Nate...what can you say. Exciting playmaking guard that will hopefully force the Knicks hand to play him.
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