Latest ESPN mock draft

[R Howe]

On realgm someone posted a good video link:           
                  
HTTP://sports.yahoo.com/nba/prospects

of most American draft prospects. It was good for me
to at least view some clips to get a feel for the
names being bandied about.

I came away most impressed by the Georgetown Green
player. From the clips His game reminded me very much
like Pierces'  great first step & strong to the hoop
with some range. He measures close to 6'9?? 

My second fav from the clips is the Florida Noah
player. Actually I liked what I saw from him after
viewing the Horford clips where I noticed Noah was
delivering great passes to Horford in the open and
half court and seemed in great position for followup
rebounds. Then I watched the Noah clips and noticed
how well he handles the ball and flat out flies for a
rather full bodied 7' player. He is always looking up
to push the ball with a long pass. I think he would be
a great upgrade to Gomes and would be a great fit to
play alongside either Jefferson or Perks.  Not sure
what his shooting range would project to be but that
to me would be the only thing to stop him from being a
game changer from the 4/5 position.

Unfortunately they dont have Yi clips who I am rather
intrigued with by descriptions. A possible more
athletic version of a LaFrentz type of big, If he is
NBA ready his reported skills would also be a good
compliment to either Jefferson and Perks and allow the
floor to open up for slashers named Rhondo, Pierce and
Allan.

Just some thoughts based on thumbnale impressions. 

Go C's

--- Peter Delevett <pdelevett at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Still has the Cs taking Yi at #5. I've read some
> commentary that Ainge can't afford to wait for him
> to
> develop, so if Boston drafts him I'll give Ainge
> credit for a gutsy pick, knowing he may not be there
> to reap the rewards if Yi develops. (Personally,
> it's
> hard to think about passing on a kid who the pundits
> keep calling the third-best prospect in the draft,
> but
> there's no question Yi would be a gamble.)
> 
> Chad Ford also speculates Ainge could trade the
> pick,
> as Chicago and Golden State want Yi too.
> (Interesting,
> because you'd think both those teams would want a
> guy
> who could contribute right away.)
> 
> Horford seems to be moving up - he measured just
> under
> 6'10 in Orlando with a 7'3 wing span. He's the guy
> the
> Globe seems to be bucking for in its slideshow of
> the
> top possibilities, but if Ainge wants him he may
> well
> need to swing a deal. OTOH, Ford speculates that if
> Memphis gets Horford it might grease the skids for
> them to trade Gasol - I still think that would be,
> by
> far, the best outcome of this draft for Boston if
> they
> could get him without giving up Pierce or Al.
> 
> Finally, Ford says the Cs could go with Brewer,
> which
> he says "might mean the end of the Paul Pierce era
> in
> Boston." Personally, I don't think that would be a
> move forward - I'm not as enamored of Brewer as some
> on this list. But of course, a lot would depend on
> what Ainge could get for Pierce (and on whether Tony
> A. comes back healthy).
> 
> 
> 
> 
>        
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