The HS rule definitely makes it weaker. Oden is supposed to be the second coming of KG, but more polished and ready to contribute. Still imagine if it was the old times and you had to finish 4 years, Lebron would still have to play another year in college.
I still think you have guys like Morrison and Shelden Williams that will be stars in the NBA, but maybe not superstars. Rudy Gay has lots of upside, but could just as easily be mediocre.
I still think you have guys like Morrison and Shelden Williams that will be stars in the NBA, but maybe not superstars. Rudy Gay has lots of upside, but could just as easily be mediocre.
just reporting what i see on draft sites.......some scouts love Morrison...some dont....If I recall correctly the last next Larry Bird was Danny Ferry.....Morrison is good no doubt he aint no Larry Bird.......as great a shooter as Bird was.....he was also a fantastic passer and year after year one of the top ten rebounders in the NBA
Ah Morrison has moved up
1. LaMarcus Aldridge 6-10 PF Texas
His grip on the No. 1 pick is weakening as Rudy Gay moves up the charts again.
2. Rudy Gay 6-9 SF UConn
His strong play of late has scouts beginning to talk about him as a possible No. 1 pick again.
3. Adam Morrison 6-8 SF Gonzaga
The legend of Morrison continues to grow, with some scouts now claiming he could go No. 1 if the right team [read: Toronto, Portland or Seattle] gets the pick.
4. Andrea Bargnani 7-0 PF Italy
Gets a lot of comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki, and is starting to produce in Italy this season.
5. Ronnie Brewer 6-7 PG/SG Arkansas
NBA scouts love big, athletic combo guards but his ugly jump shot worries teams.
6. Rodney Carney 6-7 SF Memphis
Lethal combination of super athleticism and a sweet-shooting stroke. Shooting up the board.
7. Tyrus Thomas 6-9 PF LSU
Has exploded the past few weeks, pushing his stock into the stratosphere. However, his production has fallen off a bit in the last three or so games.
8. Rajon Rondo 6-2 PG Kentucky
Has been playing better lately, but Kentucky's been awful, a bad omen for his draft stock.
9. Shelden Williams 6-9 PF Duke
Solid numbers across the board, a meat and potatoes guy. Dependable, but is there any upside?
10. Al Horford 6-9 PF Florida
Long, athletic shot blocker has been solid, though some scouts wonder if Joakim Noah might be a better prospect down the road.
1. LaMarcus Aldridge 6-10 PF Texas
His grip on the No. 1 pick is weakening as Rudy Gay moves up the charts again.
2. Rudy Gay 6-9 SF UConn
His strong play of late has scouts beginning to talk about him as a possible No. 1 pick again.
3. Adam Morrison 6-8 SF Gonzaga
The legend of Morrison continues to grow, with some scouts now claiming he could go No. 1 if the right team [read: Toronto, Portland or Seattle] gets the pick.
4. Andrea Bargnani 7-0 PF Italy
Gets a lot of comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki, and is starting to produce in Italy this season.
5. Ronnie Brewer 6-7 PG/SG Arkansas
NBA scouts love big, athletic combo guards but his ugly jump shot worries teams.
6. Rodney Carney 6-7 SF Memphis
Lethal combination of super athleticism and a sweet-shooting stroke. Shooting up the board.
7. Tyrus Thomas 6-9 PF LSU
Has exploded the past few weeks, pushing his stock into the stratosphere. However, his production has fallen off a bit in the last three or so games.
8. Rajon Rondo 6-2 PG Kentucky
Has been playing better lately, but Kentucky's been awful, a bad omen for his draft stock.
9. Shelden Williams 6-9 PF Duke
Solid numbers across the board, a meat and potatoes guy. Dependable, but is there any upside?
10. Al Horford 6-9 PF Florida
Long, athletic shot blocker has been solid, though some scouts wonder if Joakim Noah might be a better prospect down the road.
