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martin
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11/17/2010  1:06 AM
Top 10? Lots of bigs in there.


1	Wizards		John Wall
2	76'ers		Evan Turner
3	Nets		Derrick Favors
4	Timberwolves	Wesley Johnson
5	Kings		DeMarcus Cousins
6	Warriors	Ekpe Udoh
7	Pistons		Greg Monroe
8	Clippers	Al-Farouq Aminu
9	Jazz		Gordon Hayward
10	Pacers		Paul George
11	Thunder		Cole Aldrich
12	Grizzlies	Xavier Henry
13	Raptors		Ed Davis
14	Rockets		Patrick Patterson
15	Bucks		Larry Sanders
16	Timberwolves	Luke Babbitt
17	Wizards		Kevin Seraphin
18	Clippers	Eric Bledsoe
19	Celtics		Avery Bradley
20	Spurs		James Anderson
21	Hornets		Craig Brackins
22	Trailblazers	Elliot Williams
23	Wizards		Trevor Booker
24	Hawks		Damion James
25	Grizzlies	Dominique Jones
26	Hornets		Quincy Pondexter
27	Hawks		Jordan Crawford
28	Grizzlies	Greivis Vasquez
29	Magic		Daniel Orton
30	Timberwolves	Lazar Hayward
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11/17/2010  1:07 AM
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11/17/2010  1:07 AM
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Ballsy

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11/17/2010  1:09 AM
martin wrote:
GustavBahler wrote:2

Ballsy

Not happening. NBA teams draft on potential. For all that he has done he wasn't really projected to be a possible NBA player till his senior year. and he's 23(4?) He still would not go higher than 10

Bill Simmons on Tyreke Evans "The prototypical 0-guard: Someone who handles the ball all the time, looks for his own shot, gets to the rim at will and operates best if his teammates spread the floor to watch him."
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11/17/2010  1:13 AM
i'd say realistically top 15 as it stands now, but there are many guys that were picked ahead of him that still have a huge upside... 10 games is way too early to ask a question of this nature... maybe after the season's over you can revisit the draft & say this guy should been taken where, but not yet.
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11/17/2010  1:14 AM
martin wrote:
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Ballsy

Its his court awareness more than anything. Sometimes rooks get off to a hot start, their shots are falling, but when they aren't they're f'ed. With Fields its more than that. He is old school smart.
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11/17/2010  1:18 AM
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
GustavBahler wrote:2

Ballsy

Not happening. NBA teams draft on potential. For all that he has done he wasn't really projected to be a possible NBA player till his senior year. and he's 23(4?) He still would not go higher than 10

he turned 22 right after draft.

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11/17/2010  1:28 AM
martin wrote:
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
GustavBahler wrote:2

Ballsy

Not happening. NBA teams draft on potential. For all that he has done he wasn't really projected to be a possible NBA player till his senior year. and he's 23(4?) He still would not go higher than 10

he turned 22 right after draft.

Okay. Again he was not even on the radar till about halfway thru his senior year. Jordan Hill could have single handedly lowered everyone in the Pac10's draft stock last year (Not his fault perhaps) He still wouldn't make the top 10.

Bill Simmons on Tyreke Evans "The prototypical 0-guard: Someone who handles the ball all the time, looks for his own shot, gets to the rim at will and operates best if his teammates spread the floor to watch him."
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11/17/2010  1:36 AM
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
GustavBahler wrote:2

Ballsy

Not happening. NBA teams draft on potential. For all that he has done he wasn't really projected to be a possible NBA player till his senior year. and he's 23(4?) He still would not go higher than 10

he turned 22 right after draft.

Okay. Again he was not even on the radar till about halfway thru his senior year. Jordan Hill could have single handedly lowered everyone in the Pac10's draft stock last year (Not his fault perhaps) He still wouldn't make the top 10.

couldnt you also say that in spite of his age, and because he really one came on during his senior year, that he has a ton of unfulfilled potential left?

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11/17/2010  1:49 AM
martin wrote:
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
GustavBahler wrote:2

Ballsy

Not happening. NBA teams draft on potential. For all that he has done he wasn't really projected to be a possible NBA player till his senior year. and he's 23(4?) He still would not go higher than 10

he turned 22 right after draft.

Okay. Again he was not even on the radar till about halfway thru his senior year. Jordan Hill could have single handedly lowered everyone in the Pac10's draft stock last year (Not his fault perhaps) He still wouldn't make the top 10.

couldnt you also say that in spite of his age, and because he really one came on during his senior year, that he has a ton of unfulfilled potential left?

His play is heady to say the least. Certainly makes the most of his physical skills. So...isn't Buike about due back what happens to Landry if Buike is his old self?

Bill Simmons on Tyreke Evans "The prototypical 0-guard: Someone who handles the ball all the time, looks for his own shot, gets to the rim at will and operates best if his teammates spread the floor to watch him."
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11/17/2010  1:51 AM
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
GustavBahler wrote:2

Ballsy

Not happening. NBA teams draft on potential. For all that he has done he wasn't really projected to be a possible NBA player till his senior year. and he's 23(4?) He still would not go higher than 10

he turned 22 right after draft.

Okay. Again he was not even on the radar till about halfway thru his senior year. Jordan Hill could have single handedly lowered everyone in the Pac10's draft stock last year (Not his fault perhaps) He still wouldn't make the top 10.

couldnt you also say that in spite of his age, and because he really one came on during his senior year, that he has a ton of unfulfilled potential left?

His play is heady to say the least. Certainly makes the most of his physical skills. So...isn't Buike about due back what happens to Landry if Buike is his old self?

It's a good problem to have.

Mostly it means that Buike can come back slow without the pressure of needing to contribute immediately. maybe he can make a shot off the bench and take minutes away from TD

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11/17/2010  1:53 AM
martin wrote:
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
Olbrannon wrote:
martin wrote:
GustavBahler wrote:2

Ballsy

Not happening. NBA teams draft on potential. For all that he has done he wasn't really projected to be a possible NBA player till his senior year. and he's 23(4?) He still would not go higher than 10

he turned 22 right after draft.

Okay. Again he was not even on the radar till about halfway thru his senior year. Jordan Hill could have single handedly lowered everyone in the Pac10's draft stock last year (Not his fault perhaps) He still wouldn't make the top 10.

couldnt you also say that in spite of his age, and because he really one came on during his senior year, that he has a ton of unfulfilled potential left?

His play is heady to say the least. Certainly makes the most of his physical skills. So...isn't Buike about due back what happens to Landry if Buike is his old self?

It's a good problem to have.

Mostly it means that Buike can come back slow without the pressure of needing to contribute immediately. maybe he can make a shot off the bench and take minutes away from TD

Maybe TD can concentrate on one position and take the role that really matters

Bill Simmons on Tyreke Evans "The prototypical 0-guard: Someone who handles the ball all the time, looks for his own shot, gets to the rim at will and operates best if his teammates spread the floor to watch him."
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11/17/2010  2:08 AM
I would consider FIelds a solid pick if we got him with a 10-14 pick. I don't think you could draft him any higher than 10, but he could turn into one of the top-7 players from this draft if his offense continues to improve.
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11/17/2010  6:29 AM
The funny comment that is still going around all over the boards is that he has reached his potential, what you see is what you get, at 22! For the next 5 years he will do nothing but improve.
He is the number 4 rookie right now on ESPN. http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/players/rookies/rankings?&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2fplayers%2frookies%2frankings
I am not saying he would be the 4th pick, but I agree with those that say 10 - 15 (a lock there).
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11/17/2010  7:08 AM
He's third on the NBA/Tmobile ranking:

http://www.nba.com/rookieladder/

Mind you, he's only behind Blake Griffen and John Wall, so theoretically, 2nd from his draft class!

I criticize MDA as much as anyone, but he probably does deserve props for having confidence to start and give this kid minutes.
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11/17/2010  7:47 AM    LAST EDITED: 11/17/2010  8:52 AM
Fields is definitely a top 12 pick.

Knicks drafting of late 1st round positions and early second round have changed the established rules. Most teams draft younger players with lots of potential and hope they mature and continue to grow in their BBall play. Knicks have done well by drafting senors/upperclassman who have already matured physically, emotionally, athletically and shown leadership.

Landry Fields - senior - lead Pac 10 in scoring #39 pick
Toney Douglas - senior - lead ACC in scoring and ACC defensive player of the year. #29 pick
David Lee - senior - leader of his U of Florida team #30 pick

Rautins - senior - Syracuse - not so good yet - #38 pick

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11/17/2010  8:44 AM
Bad draft. He'd be behind Cole Aldrich, maybe behind Patrick Patterson, probably in the 12-15 range seems fair.
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11/17/2010  9:14 AM
VDesai wrote:Bad draft. He'd be behind Cole Aldrich, maybe behind Patrick Patterson, probably in the 12-15 range seems fair.

wasn't Patterson just sent to DLeague?

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11/17/2010  9:23 AM
15-20...subject to further review based on upcoming performance.

His 1/1 D has gotten much better, IMO.

He is a great glue player who can do so many things to help a team- score, finish on breaks, slash, block shots, pass, play D, and of course, rebound. If his jumper becomes consistent, I don't see why he can't be looked at as a late lottery quality player, and even better.

I also think he is the type of guy like Lee was, who is going to come back with some improvement to his game each year.

I had not realized until last week, when someone posted the link to the article, that Fields' dad had been a pro. Players whose dads were pros almost always seem to have a more mature understanding of the game, and Landry is no exception.

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11/17/2010  9:25 AM
GustavBahler wrote:
martin wrote:
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Ballsy

Its his court awareness more than anything. Sometimes rooks get off to a hot start, their shots are falling, but when they aren't they're f'ed. With Fields its more than that. He is old school smart.

Yup.

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