Hey Nets fans. So we've had plenty of discussion on who we like in the draft, but what about the busts? It's hard for me to agree that the draft is mostly a crapshoot (didn't we have a thread on that, too? ) and yet at the same time get on the bandwagon on this many prospects. Busts are in every draft, so who are the guys you don't think will make it? I'll start off with: DeAndre Jordan: Duh. You can't teach height, sure, but is it really worth teaching the game of basketball? Who cares if he's tall, Manute Bol was tall. You wouldn't take a random 7'0" off the street to start a franchise around, and I would hope one wouldn't take a guy who couldn't even start in the NCAA. This guy isn't a NBA prospect, he's still a college prospect. Serge Ibaka: Another athlete who has "potential" (oh that's awesome!) but lacks advanced basketball skills and knowledge to utilize his physical skills. He's this year's Sear Sene (and on a similar note, if the Sonics draft this guy they are out of excuses). Nicholas Batum: I can't believe I'm saying this, because I really liked this guy most of the year. He's been a phenomenal offensive player; showing a good jumper and complimentary athleticism, but I'm beginning to understand why this guy is slipping. What do you have if you've got a great all around offensive player who lacks the mental ability to dominate superior players like he did his former peers? Antoine Wright; although from what I've read Batum doesn't play defense. Brandon Rush: Not really a bust per se, but I could see his ACL limiting the length of his career. It's tough to look at a mock draft and see that a bunch of these guys will just be mediocre NBA players, but what do you all think?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jun 14 2008, 08:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think you suck.</div> Let me guess, Batum fan?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jun 14 2008, 08:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think you suck.</div> I could fix him, but I won't.
I agree with Dumpy. BUT for an actual on topic post (OMG) I'll say Westbrook, Arthur, Rose, McGee, Jordan may not be necessarily busts, but worse than expected.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 14 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Brass tacks?</div> oops. Changing thread title in 3, 2, 1... Hey Vuchie01, what don't you like about those players?
well, Rose's play in the final four was pretty awesome, but i think its caused his stock to rise way too much. I don't see what makes him a much better prospect than, say, Conley was last year. Westbrook, as I mentioned in the other thread, I don't think he will really be anything special on offense. Jordan and McGee are major projects, and probably won't do anything good at all. Arthur doesn't seem to be anything special to me, at best a roleplayer off the bench.
I think Brook Lopez is a role player at best. I wouldn't even be surprised if his brother has a better career due to the ridiculous expectations people have of Brook. I saw this guy play more than any other player in this draft (thanks to FOX Sports and the wonders of 10:30 starts), and I didn't see much evidence he will be worth a lottery pick in the NBA.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Jun 14 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 14 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Brass tacks?</div> oops. Changing thread title in 3, 2, 1... </div> I thought only Peggy could do that.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jun 14 2008, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Jun 14 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 14 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Brass tacks?</div> oops. Changing thread title in 3, 2, 1... </div> I thought only Peggy could do that. </div> Be careful as not to confuse "Peggy can do this" with "Peggy likes to do this" Dumpy, is there anyone you particularly don't like in this draft?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L @ Jun 15 2008, 03:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Worst thread title ever.</div> ...L, who do you not like in this draft?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Jun 14 2008, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Jun 14 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 14 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Brass tacks?</div> oops. Changing thread title in 3, 2, 1... </div> I thought only Peggy could do that. </div> I'm the only one cool enough to do that. Wow, so how about I had a whole shit load typed up, and then I go to backspace something, and the page goes back...thereby deleting everything? Oh well, tomorrow
