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Is there anyone in this draft?
Posted on 4/4/12 at 1:05 am
Posted on 4/4/12 at 1:05 am
Everyone says its so deep but is there a Kobe, James, Durant, Wade, or any player that can carry a franchise in this draft?
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Posted on 4/4/12 at 2:26 am to Babychiva
Anthony Davis is really the only one
But there are loads of guys with all star potential that will be very good players in the NBA
But there are loads of guys with all star potential that will be very good players in the NBA
Posted on 4/4/12 at 2:58 am to Babychiva
Kobe wasn't seen as a franchise player when he was drafted, and Wade kinda wasnt either. so you never know
Posted on 4/4/12 at 3:56 am to Lester Earl
Kobe wasnt seen as a star player and if he was he most likely would not have been traded by the Hornets. 
Posted on 4/4/12 at 6:52 am to Babychiva
Franchise players are hard to scout. It has alot to do with attitude and personality and of course skill. I don't see a franchise player in this draft.
Posted on 4/4/12 at 7:31 am to BIGDAB
I could see Kidd Gilchrist developing into a star player. He is a physical freak, with very good ball skills, he is a good defender and rebounder, and can attack the rim.
His shoot could use improvement. His skill set reminds me a lot of D Wade.
His shoot could use improvement. His skill set reminds me a lot of D Wade.
Posted on 4/4/12 at 7:36 am to Babychiva
Everyone knew about LBJ forever he's the exception to the rule. You likely won't see that hype again for a while. But the last person to get that much hype that early was probably OJ Mayo.
Kobe was the 13th pick. Wade was the 5th pick. Neither was seen as the franchise guy they have become.
At the end of the day, you just never know until they get here.
Durant is the interesting comparison. Everyone knew he would be good, but he still went 2nd overall. I think Davis is a mix of Durant/Garnett. But no one knows if he'll be as good as those guys or if he'll be a Tyson Chandler or Tyrus Thomas or whatever else. He is the best player in this draft though, but there are other players who have potential too.
IMO/IMHO
Kobe was the 13th pick. Wade was the 5th pick. Neither was seen as the franchise guy they have become.
At the end of the day, you just never know until they get here.
Durant is the interesting comparison. Everyone knew he would be good, but he still went 2nd overall. I think Davis is a mix of Durant/Garnett. But no one knows if he'll be as good as those guys or if he'll be a Tyson Chandler or Tyrus Thomas or whatever else. He is the best player in this draft though, but there are other players who have potential too.
IMO/IMHO
Posted on 4/4/12 at 7:53 am to Babychiva
Well I guess we'll find out in a few years
Posted on 4/4/12 at 8:06 am to Babychiva
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Everyone says its so deep
It is. Deep draft doesn't necessarily mean superstar loaded draft. The 2003 draft was "loaded" with star talent but after the 6th pick the most notable names were David West at 18 and Josh Howard in the late 20s. Much of the rest was garbage. By contrast there will probably be lots of solid and good players taken throughout the first round.
Posted on 4/4/12 at 8:06 am to Babychiva
Brad Beal and Harrison Barnes are going to be the best players from this draft. Their skills translate to the next level very well.
Posted on 4/4/12 at 8:10 am to Bduhon55
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Kobe wasnt seen as a star player
Huh? He was sort of a phenom as a kid.
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he most likely would not have been traded by the Hornets.
He was never going to play for the Hornets no matter what.
Posted on 4/4/12 at 8:16 am to VOR
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He was never going to play for the Hornets no matter what
I wish more people knew this... The Divac-Kobe trade was done before the Hornets even drafted him, a day before the draft in fact.
Posted on 4/4/12 at 8:28 am to Babychiva
I'm just glad the Hornets will actually be making draft picks. No selling or trading them away this year.
:knocksonwood:
:knocksonwood:
Posted on 4/4/12 at 8:38 am to STEVED00
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Kidd Gilchrist developing into a star player. He is a physical freak, with very good ball skills, he is a good defender and rebounder, and can attack the rim.
just like every other decent small forward in the league.
Posted on 4/4/12 at 9:41 am to TigerinATL
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Deep draft doesn't necessarily mean superstar loaded draft. The 2003 draft was "loaded" with star talent but after the 6th pick the most notable names were David West at 18 and Josh Howard in the late 20s.
This
Just me, but I think this draft has one Durant in Davis and the next 20 guys will be David West/Josh Howards. Again IMHO.
Posted on 4/4/12 at 9:56 am to Suntiger
I agree with that. I see Davis being a star of Garnett's caliber and Thomas Robinson possibly being a star PF. There may be one or two others who are very good, but not quite superstars.
I think the depth comments are in reference to their being several players who are expected to be solid contributors that may make a few All Star games in their careers.
I think several teams, not in the lottery, will be able to get very good players that can come in and contribute and possibly start.
I think the depth comments are in reference to their being several players who are expected to be solid contributors that may make a few All Star games in their careers.
I think several teams, not in the lottery, will be able to get very good players that can come in and contribute and possibly start.
Posted on 4/4/12 at 10:26 am to Slickback
Davis and Beal are the two definite superstars.
I could see C Zeller becoming a superstar as well.
TRob, MKG, and Barnes I think are going to be very good players as well
I could see C Zeller becoming a superstar as well.
TRob, MKG, and Barnes I think are going to be very good players as well
Posted on 4/4/12 at 12:29 pm to Babychiva
There's no bigger crapshoot than the NBA draft... The chances of getting someone decent in the 1st round is about 50/50...it's rough!
Posted on 4/4/12 at 1:55 pm to Slickback
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I see Davis being a star of Garnett's caliber and Thomas Robinson possibly being a star PF. There may be one or two others who are very good, but not quite superstars.
I think the depth comments are in reference to their being several players who are expected to be solid contributors that may make a few All Star games in their careers.
I think several teams, not in the lottery, will be able to get very good players that can come in and contribute and possibly start.
+1
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