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Originally Posted by Goubot
So kamego, are there viable small forwards coming out at the draft positions we have right now?
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Al Thorton from Florida State
Alando Tucker from Wisconsin
Brandon Rush from Kansas
Those are the 3 guys who can play SF and could be around when the Pistons make a pick. A lot of people are saying Thorton is the next Hakim Warrick but I don't know for sure. He is a late bloomer, going to be 23 soon, and a 4 year guy. Long and rail thin, similar build to Prince.
Everyone has probally seen a bit of Tucker but now because he is going to be winning a few of the college player of the year awards. He is only 6'5" but he has shown an ability to improve over time as his outside game has gotten much better. I wouldn't be suprised if he had that Jam Nelson type draft day nightmare and then turn out to be a solid NBA player although not a star like he was in college.
Rush is well like every other Rush we have seen before. He is young, 6'7" and has a frame that he can build on. He can jump out of the gym but needs a lot more experience and coaching. He would have the most upside as some have said he could be a Paul Pierce type in the NBA.