Re: Monter Says Dermarr Johnson For C's

["John Lyell" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>]

We should move up to take Johnson or Alexander  or Oyededji if he is the
real thing 14/14 and 3 steals at 6'11"  19 years old ? Also take a look at
Deshawn Stevenson. Orlando could take johnson at 10. We don't want Nwoso,
Moiso,  too battie like.

Here is an interesting one. If Swift , a Wallace favorite,  is available at
3, and does a Danny Ferry and does not want to play for the Clippers, would
you offer AW and Kenny Anderson for Swift , Odom, and  Derek Anderson  ?
Then either resign fortson or sign and trade for Ben Wallace to add a
veteran for Swift to play behind so he is not forced into duty too early.

VP
Wallace/Swift
Pierce
Anderson
Odom


I hope we don't waste a pick on the greek guy 7'2" 220 ?  Too Shawn Bradley
like for me. We already have Battie.





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Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 11:01 AM
Subject: Monter Says Dermarr Johnson For C's


> Olumide is still available in Monter's draft....
>
> http://www.sportstalk.com/nba/draft/mock/
> 1. New Jersey Nets
> Chris Mihm C, Texas
> 7-0, 262, 18.1 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3 blocks per game
> Mihm is a very fundamentally sound center. He runs the floor well, has a
> good shooting touch and is a tough rebounder. Mihm can score around the
> basket and has good shooting range from the outside. Mihm has good
> strength and mobility, which makes him hard to defend at the college
> level. He has improved his low post game, but needs to make better
> decisions and improve his passing ability when double teamed, but he is
> a likely top three pick. Mihm is a good shotblocker, but needs to stay
> out of foul trouble. He needs to add a nasty streak to his game
>
> 2. Vancouver Grizzlies
> Kenyon Martin PF, Cincinnati
> 6-8, 230, 18.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.5 blocked shots per game
> Martin is perhaps the most athletic frontcourt player in the country. He
> is an outstanding defender and has good timing as a shotblocker. He is a
> quick leaper with a long wing span. Martin tends to be a bit foul prone
> and needs to show more maturity. However, he is loaded with physical
> tools. Martin must improve his face the basket game to make the move to
> power forward (he has not made a three pointer the past two seasons) and
> he needs to continue to get stronger. He is a terrific athlete and
> intimidator, but he needs to get stronger in the upper body.
>
> 3. Los Angeles Clippers
> Stromile Swift PF, LSU
> 6-8, 210, 17.2 points and 8.0 rebounds a game and is shooting 62.5% from
> the field
> Swift is an athletic player with excellent physical skills. He played
> only the second semester as a freshman and he has made big strides this
> year. He has helped pace the Tigers to their strong play this season. He
> is an outstanding shotblocker who uses his quickness well inside. Swift
> needs to expand his shooting range and get stronger. He must become a
> better passer and be more aggressive.
>
> 4.  Chicago Bulls
> Joel Pryzbilla C, Minnesota
> 7-1, 242, 13.3 points, 3.8 blocks and 8.0 rebounds per game for the
> season
> Pryzbilla is another outstanding shotblocker and defensive intimidator
> who has emerged this season on the offensive end. He has decent low post
> moves and has shown more confidence in his own offense. Pryzbilla is an
> excellent passer for his size. He needs to get stronger
>
> 5. Orlando Magic
> Marcus Fizer PF, Iowa State
> 6-8, 240, 22.8 points and 7.6 rebounds a game
> Fizer saw his stock soar as he has carried Iowa State into the 'Sweet
> 16'  this year. He has raised his field goal percentage from 45% last
> season to  58.2% from the field this year. He is a strong inside player
> who has had to  play out of position at center for Iowa State. Fizer
> needs to expand his  shooting range and become a better passer, just 1.1
> assists per game. He has  improved as a rebounder, but he is just barely
> above average in that  category. He averaged 30.3 points per game the
> last eight regular season game and shined in the NCAA Tournament. He is
> a rugged inside player who has improved his perimeter play. He made 15
> three-pointers this season, compared to just six his first two seasons
> combined. However, he needs to continue to expand his range to spend
> more time at small forward in the pros. Fizer has two young children,
> which influenced his decision to turn pro.
>
> 6. Atlanta Hawks
> Courtney Alexander SG, Fresno State
> 6-6, 200, 25.3 points per game
> Alexander led the nation in scoring with a 25.3 points per game. He is a
> talented offensive player with good size. Alexander needs to improve his
> outside shooting after making 33.3% as a senior and just 31.6% from
> beyond the arc as a junior. He was dismissed from Virginia after a
> dispute with his girlfriend and was held out of an early season game in
> Alaska last year for what was perceived as an attitude problem, which
> could scare some teams. However, he earned his degree this season and
> has shown more leadership both on and off the court. Alexander knows how
> to score and that is a commodity that is always in demand in the NBA
>
> 7. Chicago Bulls
> Darius Miles SF, East St. Louis High
> 6-9, 190, 22.1 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.4 blocks and 3.4 assists while
> shooting 66.6 percent
> Miles is an athletic forward who is long and lean. His frame reminds
> some observers of Kevin Garnett and Marcus Camby. He is one of the most
> athletic players in the Class of 2000 with excellent quickness and
> explosiveness. He is a very good rebounder and ballhandler. Miles has a
> quick first step and is effective around the basket, due to his
> quickness. He is a very good defender who can block shots and he has a
> long wing-span. He is a versatile player who needs to play harder at
> times.
>
> 8. Cleveland Cavaliers
> Iakovos Tsakalidis C, Greece
> 7'2, 220, 9.2 points, 59% from the field and 6.9 boards per game
> Tsakalidis is European big man who did not play basketball until he was
> 16 or 17, but he has developed quickly. He has better strength than many
> fellow European centers and has been compared to Arvydas Sabonis. His
> team, AEK Athens won both the Saporta Cup and Greek Cup this season. He
> does not have many offensive moves and his shooting range is less than
> 15 feet. He is a good rebounder, but he is not the shotblocking threat
> you would expect. He is a solid defender who has good passing skills.
> Tsakalidis runs the floor. His contract status could tie him to his
> European team for four more seasons, but most observers feel that the
> contract could be bought out, if necessary
>
> 9. Houston Rockets
> Mike Miller SF, Florida
> 6-8 215, 14.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game
> Miller was the first ever McDonald's All-American from South Dakota. He
> is a very unselfish player who has a great feel for the game. Miller can
> score both inside and outside and is very versatile. He is a good
> outside shooter and underrated passer. Miller needs to cut down on his
> turnovers and get stronger, but he has outstanding potential and is an
> ideal fit in Billy Donovan's offense
>
> 10. Orlando Magic
> Jerome Moiso PF, UCLA
> 6-10, 230, 13.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game and he is shooting
> 49.8% from the field.
> Moiso has long, rangy body with a good outside touch, if open. Moiso is
> more effective facing the basket than with his back to it and needs to
> get stronger. He is a good rebounder and is effective around the
> offensive glass. He is a good leaper, but should be a better shotblocker
> than he is. Moiso needs to improve his passing skills. He must also
> become more aggressive in terms of getting good offensive position.
> Moiso looked like a future All-Star at times, but needs to be more
> consistent and not disappear for stretches of games. Moiso is compared
> to Marcus Camby and Kevin Garnett, due to his frame
>
> 11. Boston Celtics
> DerMarr Johnson SG, Cincinnati
> 6-9 200, 12.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game
> Johnson is a tremendous athlete who plays almost effortlessly at times.
> In fact, the knock on him has been that he lacks intensity at times. He
> is a difficult matchup, due to his 6-9 size at the shooting guard
> position. He is a good outside shooter and handles the ball well. He is
> a good passer, but needs to cut down his turnovers.    12. Dallas
> Mavericks
> Olumide Oyedeji PF, Nigeria
> 6-11, 240, 14 points, 14 boards and 3 steals per game
> Oyedeji has played for the International team in the Nike Hoop Summit
> Game the past two seasons and he has demonstrated great improvement
> during that time. He entered the NBA Draft last season, but after a
> so-so showing in the Chicago pre-draft camp, he decided to pull his name
> out. He played for DJK Wurtzburg in Germany, Dirk Nowitzski's former
> team. Oyedeji was named MVP of the German Bundesliga League. He is very
> athletic with good leaping ability and strength. He speaks five
> different language and just turned 19 on May 11th. Oyedeji has a big
> upside and is a likely mid first round pick. 13. Orlando Magic
> Morris Peterson SG, Michigan State
> 6-6 210,  16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game
> He is an effective offensive player who can score both inside and
> outside and he led the Big Ten in three-point percentage. Peterson is an
> unselfish player who moves well without the ball and is also a good
> defender. He uses his athletic ability well as a scorer and is effective
> around the basket. Peterson needs to improve his passing and outside
> consistency
>
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