[ATLien]

Originally Posted by croco

Who do you consider franchise players in the NBA right now ?

Wade, LeBron, Kobe, Duncan, Garnett, etc. Not Derrick Rose, yet.

[bball2223]

Then probably not by your definition. John Wall, and Derrick Favors certainly have the potential.

[croco]

Originally Posted by bball2223

Then probably not by your definition. John Wall, and Derrick Favors certainly have the potential.

Yeah, true franchise players are extremely rare which is why I asked, the definition can be varying. I would put Wall over anyone else right now, but there are almost a dozen prospects who have a chance to become All-Stars under right circumstances.

[MemphisX]

Well, I am hoping that this is the draft that the Grizzlies get their final piece in...the power forward. Good draft for it also.

I want Greg Monroe in a rotation with Gasol, Thabeet, and Carroll. However, there are a lot of acceptable alternatives. Also would not mind pairing Evan Turner with Mayo in the back court.

[umopapisdn]

Originally Posted by HB

Ed Davis isnt more talented than John Henson, thats a fact!

I don't agree, not with physical talent anyways. While everyone gets a hard on for guys who are tall with perimeter skills, it's questionable if Henson will ever develop the skills to play SF full time at the college level, never mind in the NBA. He has an extremely narrow frame with unideal shoulders and I would be surprised if he is ever able to put on enough strength to play PF full time in the NBA. I fear Henson runs a big risk of winding up as a tweener. Whereas Ed Davis is practically the perfect PF prospect, physically speaking- a legit 6'10" with long arms, athletic both laterally and vertically, and a good frame that should allow him to get to 240-250lbs without sacrificing much of his agility.

[HB]

Ed Davis is practically Brandan Wright part deux. Wright is still trying to find himself as a player in the NBA. Henson's floor game is already more developed than both players. He's going to be a star.

[southeasy]

the guys i like as prospects include Derrick Favors, Solomon Alabi, Larry Sanders & my guy Jarvis Varnado.

all 4 have league wide shot-block King potential w/ the wingspan, athletic prowess & timing.

[croco]

Originally Posted by southeasy

the guys i like as prospects include Derrick Favors, Solomon Alabi, Larry Sanders & my guy Jarvis Varnado.

all 4 have league wide shot-block King potential w/ the wingspan, athletic prowess & timing.

Your favorite second sport is the high jump, isn't it ?

[E.H. Munro]

As long as Lance Stephenson floats to Houston or Boston I'll be a happy man. (Well, assuming that the Rockets don't end up a 28 win team anyway.)

[bootstrenf]

Originally Posted by ehmunro

As long as Lance Stephenson floats to Houston or Boston I'll be a happy man. (Well, assuming that the Rockets don't end up a 28 win team anyway.)

is it pretty certain that he will actually be in the 2010 draft?


how does he compare with the oj mayo?


from the few clips i've seen of him, he reminds me of a cross between oj mayo and james harden.....although it doesn't seem like lance is quite the passer mayo is.....but i could be totally wrong about that.....just giving you my initial impressions....

[bball2223]

Originally Posted by bootstrenf

is it pretty certain that he will actually be in the 2010 draft?


how does he compare with the oj mayo?


from the few clips i've seen of him, he reminds me of a cross between oj mayo and james harden.....although it doesn't seem like lance is quite the passer mayo is.....but i could be totally wrong about that.....just giving you my initial impressions....

Lance is one and done, absolutley zero doubt about that.


Lance and OJ is a good comparison in a way. Lance is bigger, and is more aggressive going to the cup. Mayo is a better passer and shooter than Lance. Lance is going to be a very good player if someone can get him to channel his attitude, and get him to play with the team.