2013 Mock NBA Draft
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Valid point. It doesn't change my mind but it's a valid point. 5th year seniors are generally regarded as too close to their peak.
I only saw Shabazz play twice and I never thought he was going to be anything special. I haven't seen him now that he's in college so I don't know what the issue is. Mostly I didn't think his skills would translate to the higher levels. Mostly NBA though. I didn't think he'd "struggle" in college.
Seriously? The kid is a stud, he's an athletic 7 footer, who isn't afraid to bang inside, good rebounder, extremely efficient scorer, good touch, what more would you want in a big man?
He may not be an All NBA type but he will definitely be a quality starter for many years in the NBA.
Do you really want to draft a big guy (and he's not 7 feet) who only has a 6'9 wingspan, average-at-best athleticism, who can't shoot, who doesn't really block shots, and whose best skill is running fast for 70 feet in the top 3? I'd draft him at 10 and be happy about it, but not at 1.
He reminds me of Raef LaFrentz. He's a great college big guy, but I'm not sure he'll be a great pro.
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Fine, he's 6'11, and he's a much better athlete than you're giving him credit for, especially with the Raef comparison. He's got great hands and is very good at finishing. He's got a pretty solid mid range jumper that will only improve. With the way the NBA is heading, he will be a great fit as a stretch 4.
He shot eight jump shots last year. Eight. A stretch four might be his ideal role, but I just haven't seen if he'll have the jumper for it. If he had the jumper to be a stretch four in the best league in the world, wouldn't he have taken more than eight shots in a season? And I said he has average-at-best athleticism. Do you really think he'll be an above average athlete in the NBA?
I don't want to sound too tough on the kid. Obviously he's a great player, and he'll be a nice pro. He's just not the guy I would want to draft in the top 3.
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Why shoot jumpers when you can get layups? He shot 76% from the FT line last season, he has a good touch. I have no doubt he will have a good mid range jumper at the next level.
I honestly think if I had the first pick I'd draft Ben McLemore, I've been really impressed with him this year. Good size for a SG, nice shot and elite athleticism.
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Here's a real mock draft. Not just something a guy with time on his hands made up out of nowhere.
CycloneErik
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It has to be right, since it shows the Rockets taking a PF.
If things went that way, it would be really interesting for Doug McDermott to begin his career right at the end of Kobe's. He'd probably have some good war stories from that, if he made the team.
