NBA Draft Thread

Solid pick. Lopez looked like he was about to cry when they showed him.

 

Draft Projection: Lottery

Notes:

Augustin is a huge fan of Steve Nash and it shows in his game.
Augustin had a strong sophomore season.
(Brian Spurlock/US Presswire)




Positives: Quick, athletic point guard with excellent court leadership skills. Can make passes
few NBA point guards can pull off. Does an excellent job of probing and keeping his dribble until the right pass opens up. Excellent shooter with legit NBA 3-point range. Shows the right balance between scoring and getting his teammates involved. Gets to the free-throw line and sinks his shots. NBA body. Excellent finisher in traffic.

Negatives: The biggest knock is his size. He's probably closer to 5-foot-10 than 6-feet. Has been a little turnover prone this season. Tries to do too much which forces him to take bad shots. Can be too unselfish at times.

Summary: Augustin was one of the two or three best freshmen point guards in the country last season. With Kevin Durant gone, Augustin stepped up and helped Texas have a great season -- better in fact than the it did last year with Durant on board. He continues to develop as a leader and his combination of quickness and shooting ability make him one of the best point guard prospects in the draft. He was dominated by Derrick Rose in the tournament, but who wasn't? He should go somewhere between No. 7 and No. 12 on draft night.

 

hrmph.

 

I guess the second 1st will be a Hibbert or DeAndre Jordan. I heard Jordan really likes Jordan and could push him to live up to his high potential

 

Supposidely B. Lopez has the better offensive game and his brother the better defensive game. Maybe we'll get a Lopez yet

 

would anybody else be shocked if stephen a smith turned out to be a big fag?

 

I think they'd love to get him at #20, I just don't think he'll last.


Bayless to Indiana? So they have Tinsley, Ford, and Bayless?

 

I am not a fan of the international players but maybe they can get Kosta Koufos.

 

I am surprised that they passed on Lopez. Quality big men are hard to find. I guess Felton is on his way out? I hope they can get something for him because he has some potential.

 

Koufos is an American who went to Ohio State.