13. Portland Trail Blazers - Joe Alexander, West Virginia SF
Portland should consider themselves lucky that Alexander is even still available here. Joe by far has the most relentless work ethic in this draft, which has left scouts drooling. He also has the second fastest 3/4 court sprint in the predraft combine, and was the second strongest player in the bench press.
At that, he's put up amazing numbers in college while Huggins is teaching him basic post moves at WVU because he only has five years of basketball competition, and he's still learning.
With his Jordan style free throw line dunks, putting up 66 points in two games against a UConn defense that is one of the best in the country, and 40 points, 21 rebounds, six assists, four turnovers and four blocks against Duke and Xavier in the NCAA tournament, he's proved he's clutch.
This is my favorite player in the draft. He knows how to draw the foul, and has excellent passing ability and shot blocking skills. The Blazers have the third worst offense in the NBA and are horrible at drawing the defensive foul, Alexander is a perfect fit in their lineup with their needs at SF.
14. Golden State Warriors - DeAndre Jordan, Texas A&M C
The Warriors had the best offense this year and the worst defense in the NBA, which speaks for itself. With Patrick O'Bryant likely leaving, along with Mickael Pietrus, the Warriors have Biedrins, old Croshere and Harrington, and even resorted to bringing back Chris Webber this year at low post.
DeAndre Jordan lacks a serious offensive gameplan, with his 7.9 ppg on a 20.1 minute average. He's the best chance at being a bust in the lottery this year and will be a major project that should expect results in the long term.
He is turnover and foul prone and he shoots less than 45% from the free throw line. He plays great defense and gets a lot of blocks and thats exactly what the Warriors need. He fills a critical need as a backup C and allows Harrington to focus at PF. He's the best defensive prospect available, fills a needed position and is a bargain at #14.
15. Phoenix Suns - Brandon Rush Kansas, SG/SF
The Phoenix Suns have many needs with their aging team, with six players coming into their 10th season in the NBA, of which three are starters, with injury ridden Grant Hill entering his 14th season, and old Shaq entering his 16th season.
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Ron Glover about 1 year ago
I belive the 76'ers are going to use the 16th pick to make a deal for a power forward, i.e. J. O'Neal, A. Jamison, J. Smith or E. Brand (depending on his recovery)
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Loc Lam about 1 year ago
Chase Budinger will be drafted in the top 20 once the workout results comes in. Bet on it.
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