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Ian Mahinmi, C
18 years old, 6'10, 220 lbs.
STB Le Havre, International
Others available around the pick: Orien Greene (PG), Nate Robinson (PG), Travis Diener (PG), Ryan Gomes (F), Brandon Bass (PF)
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Daniel Ewing, PG
22 years old, 6'3, 180 lbs.
Duke
Others available around the pick: Ronny Turiaf (PF), Travis Diener (PG), Jason Maxiell (PF), David Lee (PF), John Gilchrist (PG)
And yes, I pretty much only looked at PGs (we need a backup) and PFs (we need one, period). I'm not at all stuck on that idea, as in the second round, you go with whoever you think will be the best player for you. However, all other things equal, I definitely go for the PG or PF over a swingman or center.
Who I like for some reason or another:
* John Gilchrist - I admit, I might just be biting the hype of some BBB posters too hard, but I like him. Sounds like definite first round talent with some nasty baggage attached. These types are tricky, but can pay off. With the lack of a guaranteed contract, I think it's well worth the risk.
* David Lee - isn't the tough guy we need, but is a smart passer and decent enough midrange shooter who would fit in nicely with our offense. I
really want a big that can play 13-17 feet well, and Lee sounds like he can do that.
Who I don't love:
* Ronny Turiaf - sounds a lot like Etan Thomas to me. Exactly like Etan Thomas. Could be insurance for all the games that Etan misses with injury, but as a whole, a bit too redundant.
* Travis Diener - sounds a lot like Steve Blake to me, in that he puts in a hard effort and has a lot of nice sounding skills, but many of the areas he excelled at in college will suddenly not work nearly as well in the pros. I wouldn't have a problem with him, but he would hardly excite me. Then again, when you're looking for a backup PG to play 12-14 minutes a night, maybe that's not so bad. Eh ... wouldn't be happy or upset I guess.
Hopefully I'll be able to add a bit more before draft time.
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