Of the players who have entered their name into the NBA draft, which one's are the best at each category?Overall scoring - Post scoring - Perimeter scoring - Overall defense - Post defense - Perimeter defense - Shot blocking - Stealing - Passing - Dribbling - Speed - Overall rebounding - Defensive rebounding - Offensive rebounding - Threes -Jump shooting - Dunking - Overall potential - Add/remove some as you wish
Overall scoring - Kevin DurantPost scoring - Julian Wright/Al HorfordPerimeter scoring - Aaron BrooksOverall defense - Kevin DurantPost defense - Greg OdenPerimeter defense - Corey Brewer/Jeff GreenShot blocking - Greg OdenStealing - Mike Conley/Corey BrewerPassing - Mike ConleyDribbling - Mike ConleySpeed - Acie Law IVOverall rebounding - Joakim NoahDefensive rebounding - Joakim NoahOffensive rebounding - Roy HibbertThrees - Aaron Brooks (Same thing as perimeter scoring)Jump shooting - Brewer/Green/DurantDunking - I have no idea, to be honest. I guess Green or HorfordOverall potential - Kevin Durant
Overall scoring - Kevin DurantPost scoring - Al HorfordPerimeter scoring - Reggie WilliamsOverall defense - Corey BrewerPost defense - Greg OdenPerimeter defense - Corey BrewerShot blocking - Greg OdenStealing - Mike Conley Jr.Passing - Dominic JamesDribbling - Dominic JamesSpeed - Mike Conley Jr.Overall rebounding - Greg OdenDefensive rebounding - Greg OdenOffensive rebounding - Spencer HawesThrees - Daequan CookJump shooting - Ron LewisDunking - Corey BrewerOverall potential - Greg Oden
Overall scoring - Kevin DurantPost scoring - Julian WrightPerimeter scoring - Aaron BrooksOverall defense - Corey BrewerPost defense - Greg OdenPerimeter defense - Corey BrewerShot blocking - Stephane Lasme and Greg OdenStealing - Mike ConleyPassing - Mike ConleyDribbling - Javaris CrittentonSpeed - Mike ConleyOverall rebounding - Greg OdenDefensive rebounding - Greg OdenOffensive rebounding - Roy HibbertThrees - Aaron BrooksJump shooting - Kevin DurantDunking - Julian WrightOverall potential - Durant/Oden
Overall scoring - Kevin DurantPost scoring - Spencer Hawes/Greg OdenOverall defense - Corey BrewerPost defense - Greg OdenPerimeter defense - Corey BrewerShot blocking - Greg OdenPassing - Mike ConleySpeed - Mike ConleyOverall rebounding - Brandan WrightOverall potential - Greg Oden
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ May 5 2007, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Overall scoring - Kevin Durant Post scoring - Spencer Hawes/Greg Oden Overall defense - Corey Brewer Post defense - Greg Oden Perimeter defense - Corey Brewer Shot blocking - Greg Oden Passing - Mike Conley Speed - Mike Conley Overall rebounding - Brandan Wright Overall potential - Greg Oden</div> I agree with this for the most part, except the rebounding. Brandan Wright isn't as good a rebounder as Horford or Oden, IMO. Also, you could certainly make a legit argument by saying that Sean Williams is the best shot blocker.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ May 5 2007, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree with this for the most part, except the rebounding. Brandan Wright isn't as good a rebounder as Horford or Oden, IMO. Also, you could certainly make a legit argument by saying that Sean Williams is the best shot blocker.</div> I'm looking more into the future with my picks. Obviously looking at the numbers will give you the clear answers, but I'm looking at two very different players with 2 years difference in playing experience/body development/confidence...etc... Looking back at Horford his freshman year, he put up similar numbers to what Wright did this year...for me, Wright's the better rebounder in the future based on what I've seen this year....considering his abiliity and from what I've seen, his possibly great rebounding ability, there's no reason to believe Wright couldn't average 10 rebounds his junior year. Forgot about Sean Williams.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ May 5 2007, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm looking more into the future with my picks. Obviously looking at the numbers will give you the clear answers, but I'm looking at two very different players with 2 years difference in playing experience/body development/confidence...etc... Looking back at Horford his freshman year, he put up similar numbers to what Wright did this year...for me, Wright's the better rebounder in the future based on what I've seen this year....considering his abiliity and from what I've seen, his possibly great rebounding ability, there's no reason to believe Wright couldn't average 10 rebounds his junior year. Forgot about Sean Williams.</div> I still disagree a bit. Wright is very athletic and you're right, he could end up averaging a double-double, but there are two if's in there. The first "if" is if he gets stronger (I'm sure he will, but it's not a definite with some people), and the 2nd "if" is if he becomes more aggressive. He's athletic, he does hustle, but I just don't see him as a banger at all. At times, he reminds me of Gerald Green in the sense that he avoids contact (obviously not comparing the two as players, but you get what I mean). Hopefully he proves me wrong, I really like the kid, but it's only natural to question some things that I've noticed. EDIT: Answer my PM, by the way. When do you want to finish that stuff up?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ May 5 2007, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I still disagree a bit. Wright is very athletic and you're right, he could end up averaging a double-double, but there are two if's in there. The first "if" is if he gets stronger (I'm sure he will, but it's not a definite with some people), and the 2nd "if" is if he becomes more aggressive. He's athletic, he does hustle, but I just don't see him as a banger at all. At times, he reminds me of Gerald Green in the sense that he avoids contact (obviously not comparing the two as players, but you get what I mean). Hopefully he proves me wrong, I really like the kid, but it's only natural to question some things that I've noticed.</div> We must be watching different players. I watched Wright 4 times this year, I remember the game against Gonzaga speciaificly. He was all over in the post, banging, offensive rebounds...etc...Right now he reminds me of a more athletic/less polished Chris Bosh. He will put weight on, he doesn't have problems putting weight on like Tayshaun Prince does...so it will come. He's simply too good not to average double digit rebounds in college.http://youtube.com/watch?v=TVM4N8VGvSg Man oh man.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ May 5 2007, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>We must be watching different players. I watched Wright 4 times this year, I remember the game against Gonzaga speciaificly. He was all over in the post, banging, offensive rebounds...etc...Right now he reminds me of a more athletic/less polished Chris Bosh. He will put weight on, he doesn't have problems putting weight on like Tayshaun Prince does...so it will come. He's simply too good not to average double digit rebounds in college. http://youtube.com/watch?v=TVM4N8VGvSg Man oh man.</div> I never meant for that to sound like he's a sissy, but he's not motivated like that at all times, that's what I was getting at. AT TIMES, not all the time, he tends to sort of lay low and avoid some contact.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ May 5 2007, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I never meant for that to sound like he's a sissy, but he's not motivated like that at all times, that's what I was getting at. AT TIMES, not all the time, he tends to sort of lay low and avoid some contact.</div> What 6'9" skinny freshman who liked to play like a guard in HS doesn't 'at times' avoid contact.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ May 5 2007, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Looking back at Horford his freshman year, he put up similar numbers to what Wright did this year...for me, Wright's the better rebounder in the future based on what I've seen this year....considering his abiliity and from what I've seen, his possibly great rebounding ability, there's no reason to believe Wright couldn't average 10 rebounds his junior year. Forgot about Sean Williams.</div>Horford also did not play as much his freshman year as what Wright did, so his rebounding numbers are not going to be that high. Horford is going to be able to establish position for rebounds better at an NBA level than Wright is, because he is stronger and will be able to box out and get inside alot better. Horford is a good fundamental rebounder, gets the ball at the highest point available, gets people on his back better, and to me is a better rebounder and will be a better rebounder.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (valo35 @ May 5 2007, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Horford also did not play as much his freshman year as what Wright did, so his rebounding numbers are not going to be that high. Horford is going to be able to establish position for rebounds better at an NBA level than Wright is, because he is stronger and will be able to box out and get inside alot better. Horford is a good fundamental rebounder, gets the ball at the highest point available, gets people on his back better, and to me is a better rebounder and will be a better rebounder.</div> Al Horford didn't play next to Tyler Hansbrough his freshman year either. Like I said, my pick was for the future, Wright has a lot of talent and room for growth ahead of him.
He played with David Lee his freshman year, who was a very good rebounder at the college level.In the future, Horford will be able to establish position better, will be a more fundamental rebounder, will be a smarter rebounder, and to me a better rebounder than Wright will be.
Pretty much agree with BCB's list...I would say though that you could argue Stephane Lasme and Sean Williams for shot blockersSean Williams is the kinda guy that will go out and block a guy taking a 3-pointer
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ May 5 2007, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Damn you Valo and your infinant knowledge of everything. :ranting:</div>You're an idiot, BCB!
