Just a few predictions I have on the main guys in the draft.
Towns, I think he will be solid, don't think he will be the game changer that he's projected to be. Maybe Cousins lite.
Okafor, think he is very capable of averaging 20+ a game a year or two in. I think he is the best big in the draft and will be a multiple time all star for the next 10 years.
Russell, he's good, but I don't think he's going to live up to the hype he has now. I don't think he rebounds as well as he did in college, I think he is an overrated passer, and with the defense he's going to have on him his shooting numbers are going to plummet.
Mudiay, think whatever team drafts Russell ahead of Mudiay is making a mistake, and I think they'll realize it the second year into these guys careers. I think Mudiay can put up some gaudy numbers within the next 3 years while Russell fizzles into mediocrity.
Hezonja, the one Euro I like that's projected in the lottery, think he be a 30+ minute guy for years putting up solid numbers.
Porzingis, the hype is real, his size is real, but I'm not sure he is. Part of the love for him is his ability to shoot and "play the 3". ZERO chance this guy plays the three in the NBA with the defense in the league at that position, on sheer size alone he would be stripped every time he has the ball. Put him at the 4 and he's going to get crushed underneath. It's not because he's a euro, but this guy is Darko #2.
Winslow, I don't like him as much as some people do, but I think he will carve out a nice career in the NBA whether he plays the 2 or 3, speaking of 3s, could you imagine Porzingis trying to drive past Winslow let alone the Leonards, Butlers, and Lebrons in the league?
Stanely Johnson, don't think much of him, don't see him in the league for more than 5-6 seasons.
Kaminsky, dude is the prototypical awesome college player that just doesn't translate to the NBA. He's not going to be dropping bombs from 3 in the NBA, his slow motion drives will be interrupted every time he tries to do them and his weak poo poo he puts up underneath the rim will be destroyed by NBA defenses. I think he gets an opportunity to play, but he's going to be regulated to the bench for the rest of his career by year 2.
Trey Lyles, I think Lyles should be a top 5 pick, I think he is a game changer and whatever team gets him after pick 8 will be lucky.
Myles Turner, like Lyles I think he should be a top 5 pick as well. Think he is one of those guys who was hyped out of HS, wasn't great in college, but hits a home run in the NBA. I like his future a lot, and with his size and athleticism he will be a steal after pick 10.
Cameron Payne, JUST SAY NO! I wouldn't draft him in the first round.
Willy Cauley Stein, A lot of negative action on him as we get closer to the draft. A pure big man with excellent defensive skills. Probably won't be a superstar but his defense will end up earning this guy over 50 million bucks over his career.
Sam Dekker, the league has changed so much in the past 5 years, I think Dekker would have been a great player in the 2000s but now not so much. Outside of a specialty shooter, I honestly don't see much he really does well that would translate to an NBA regular.
Tyus Jones, Tyler Ennis 2.0. Think these guys can carve out 5-8 year careers in the NBA, won't play much or do much but at least their careers aren't 1-2 years long.
Montrezl Harrell, how on earth is this guy projected mid-late first round while Christmas is late first to early second round. I'm not buying this guy into being an NBA player.
Hope you guys enjoyed and it will be fun to read this 5 years from now. lol
