Draft 2013

[Mellinari]

Joga muito pqp

[evanhenrique]

Bust!

[linelson]

Três Brasileiros no Draft

Nenê, Leandrinho, Anderson Varejão, Tiago Splitter e mais quatro brasileiros entraram no Draft nos últimos 12 anos.
Getty Images/Celio Messias/LNB
A NBA anunciou, nesta quarta-feira, a primeira lista de atletas que poderão entrar no Draft 2013. Dentre os 77 jogadores inscritos, 31 vem do basquete internacional e três são brasileiros. O armador do Lagun Aro (Espanha), Raulzinho, o ala/pivô do Flamengo, Alexandre Paranhos, e o pivô do Estudiantes (Espanha), Lucas Bebê, fazem parte dessa seleta relação de futuros astros.

O basquete brasileiro vem sendo muito bem representado no Draft da NBA nos últimos 12 anos. Nenê (2002), Leandrinho (2003), Anderson Varejão (2004) e Tiago Splitter (2007), que hoje atuam na liga norte-americana, saíram da loteria. Além deles, outros quatro atletas do Brasil também foram escolhidos pelos clubes do maior campeonato do mundo: o pivô Bábby (2004 – Toronto Raptors), o ala Marquinhos (2006 – New Orleans Hornets), o pivô Paulão Prestes (2010 – Minnesota Timberwolves) e o pivô Fab Melo (2012 – Boston Celtics).

Dessa nova lista de jovens talentos brasileiros, dois estão mais bem cotados para entrar na NBA. Raulzinho é o mais experiente do trio. Com apenas 20 anos de idade, o armador de 1,84m de altura já disputou um Campeonato Mundial, na Turquia em 2010, e uma Olimpíada, em Londres 2012, com a Seleção Brasileira principal. Na Espanha, o jovem atleta está em sua segunda temporada com a equipe do Lagun Aro e sua evolução é constante. Nesta edição da Liga Endesa, Raulzinho é titular do time de San Sebástian e tem médias de 8,1 pontos e 2,9 assistências por jogo.

Outro que também tem grandes chances é Lucas Bebê, que há muitos anos tem sido observado de perto pelos olheiros da NBA. O pivô, de 20 anos e 2,13m de altura, disputou sua primeira temporada na Liga Endesa e concorre ao troféu de maior revelação do ano. Bebê não possui grandes números no campeonato espanhol, o que já era esperado. Mas a cada partida, o atleta vem demonstrando um potencial absurdo, principalmente na defesa, onde tem média de 1,1 tocos em apenas 13 minutos em quadra por jogo.

O terceiro candidato ao Draft é uma grata surpresa para o basquete brasileiro. Alexandre Paranhos é um ágil e talentoso ala/pivô, que possui um ótimo aproveitamento nos arremessos de fora. O jogador, de 19 anos e 2,08m de altura, foi um dos grandes nomes do Flamengo na conquista da Liga de Desenvolvimento de Basquete (LDB), em 2011, mas na atual temporada do NBB, não vem sendo muito utilizado pelo técnico José Neto.

Mais dois brasileiros na lista
Outros dois brasileiros ainda podem aparecer nessa lista do Draft da NBA 2013. O ala/pivô do Unicaja Málaga (Espanha), Augusto Lima, e o armador do Suzano, Jefferson Campos, já demonstraram interesse em participar da loteria deste ano e podem, futuramente, constar entre os selecionáveis.

Augusto Lima estava na Seleção Brasileira que conquistou a vaga para os Jogos Olímpicos de Londres, no Pré-Olímpico de Mar Del Plata, em 2011. O pivô, de 21 anos e 2,06m de altura, atua no basquete espanhol há sete temporadas e não está tendo muito tempo de quadra na atual Liga Endesa.

Já Jefferson Campos foi um dos principais destaques jovens da atual temporada do NBB. O armador, de 22 anos e 1,86m de altura, foi o cestinha da equipe, com média de 15,2 pontos, e o 12º em assistências, 4,1 por jogo. Mesmo assim, ele não foi capaz de impedir o rebaixamento do time paulista no campeonato.

http://www.nba.com/brasil/tres_brasilei ... 05_03.html

[evanhenrique]

Ben McLemore's former AAU coach said he was paid cash and other benefits to sway McLemore to leave Kansas after one season and declare for the NBA draft, according to a USA Today Sports report.

The coach, Darius Cobb, said Rodney Blackstock, CEO of Hooplife Academy, paid him a total of $10,000 and sent he and McLemore's cousin to meetings with agents and others hoping to represent McLemore.

The cousin, Richard Boyd, denied going, but Cobb provided photos of the two on trips, according to the report.

These incentives could have affected McLemore's amateur status. Kansas said it is reviewing the case.

McLemore, a Wooden Award finalist, declared for the draft on April 9. McLemore is No. 2 on ESPN Insider Chad Ford's Top 30 Big Board.

[Mellinari]

Hoje tem sorteio das escolhas ein, 21:30!

Vou ter que acompanhar pelo cel

[Nightmare Magnano]

Cavs!

[DwyaneWade3]

Show de bola.

Vai ser muito ousado uma trinca com Irving/ Waiters / McLemore(caso seja ele, acredito que sim)

[linelson]

[linelson]

Barbosa Brazilian draft intrigue
By Henry Abbott
ESPN.com

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_ ... t-intrigue

[danilobaldusco]

Gobert não passa de um Hollins melhorado.
Mas pode melhorar.

[Henry]

Orlando tentando mover sua pick

[dkv]

- Começou o camp Treviso, Lucas bebê e lucas mariano foram os destaque do primeiro treinamento. lucas bebê fez 13 pontos, 3 rebotes e 6 tocos e lucas mariano 10 pontos e 8 rebotes.

- Luca bebê mostrando q vai ser o princiapal prospect depois da saida de Dario Saric.

- Lucas mariano é um baita jogador, um muleque q tem chute muito bom de meia distãncia!

[Kiko Boladao]

- Começou o camp Treviso, Lucas bebê e lucas mariano foram os destaque do primeiro treinamento. lucas bebê fez 13 pontos, 3 rebotes e 6 tocos e lucas mariano 10 pontos e 8 rebotes.

- Luca bebê mostrando q vai ser o princiapal prospect depois da saida de Dario Saric.

- Lucas mariano é um baita jogador, um muleque q tem chute muito bom de meia distãncia!

Será que Lucas Mariano continua em Franca, ou melhor dizendo no Brasil, depois desses camps?

[Mellinari]

Deve continuar sim, ele renovou contrato com Franca pra próxima temporada.

O Lucas Mariano tem um ótimo chute de meia distância sim, ele tem um jogo muito polido no ataque, ótimos fundamentos. Como eu já tinha dito na seção de NBB, vai ser muito bom pra ele jogar ao lado do Paulão (se ele for mesmo contratado), já que jogará de pivô 4, mais aberto e de frente pra cesta. Ele é ótimo nisso e tem o tamanho ideal pra jogar nessa posição em nível internacional. Vai longe o garoto!

[jaogui]

Orlando tentando mover sua pick

Tá com cara de que o Magic quer o Burke, e não acha q precisa gastar uma pick 2 por ele....

Parece q o proximo time interessado nele seria o Nola no pick 6...

Mas magic deve esperar até a noite do Draft, até pq se o Cavs deixar o Noel passar o magic não trocaria a pick... Pelo q eu percebi nos blogs de jornalistas de orlando...

[linelson]

11. PHI.
.Lucas Nogueira Latest Rumors

Power Forward / 7-0 / Estudiantes (Spain) / 1992 / 4.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg
Bebe is on the rise after an outstanding adidas Eurocamp in which he validated his surprising season showing maturity and focus. He dominated the competition showing great mobility, length and energy. Sixers GM Sam Hinkie was in attendance and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Bebe climb up to this spot considering the Sixers need for an athletic defender. Nogueira is extremely raw but players with his size and agility are rare. He had a breakout performance at the Copa America U18 tournament in 2010 and some NBA scouts came away saying he had top 5 pick potential. He lost most of that hype with a dreadful showing at the 2011 adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, but has a huge bounce back season playing in Spain for Estudiantes. "Bebe" developed a reputation for being soft and lazy, but this season he showed dedication and maturity that had been lacking from his game. For him, it's just a matter of becoming more aggressive and maintaining his focus. Bebe has proven himself in the ACB, Europe's best national league and has become our top International prospect for this year's draft.

http://hoopshype.com/draft.htm

[Mellinari]

Lucas Bebê ainda tá engatinhando nos fundamentos ofensivos, rs.

[Hansel]

Uma coisa que já tinha notado de uns vídeos anteriores é que o jump shot dele nem chega a ser jump shot .
Parece que ele só levanta os calcanhares e fica na ponta do pé...é meio raro ele sair do chão nos arremessos.

[marlonks]

Mock 4.0 do Chad Ford

2013 NBA Mock Draft 4.0

Amid all the NBA team workouts, here's how the first round has shaped up
Originally Published: June 4, 2013
By Chad Ford | ESPN Insider



Victor Oladipo has made his way up to No. 2 on Chad Ford's latest mock draft.

With NBA team workouts now in full swing, it's time for another update of our mock draft.
Over the course of the past few weeks I've been speaking with numerous NBA team sources about how the draft might play out June 27.
Here's our latest update on how we see things going.
1
Nerlens Noel
Cleveland Cavaliers
COLLEGE: Kentucky
AGE: 18
HT: 7-0
WT: 206
POS: C

Analysis: Typically, by this juncture in the draft, we know who the No. 1 pick is. Right now, however, we're just offering educated guesses. That's because Cavs sources say that the team won't be close to making a decision until workouts are done and the team has a chance to make a thorough pass through the medical information. With three potential top picks unable to work out because of injuries, those reports have never been more important.
Until we hear otherwise, Noel is the default pick here. General manager Chris Grant has been a fan of Noel's all year and even recommended his doctor. Assuming the rehab is going well (his doctor, James Andrews, insists Noel is ahead of schedule while other NBA team doctors are wringing their hands a little), Noel should come out on top. He's the top prospect in the draft and the Cavs can afford to be patient while he gets back to full health and gains a little weight. If the Cavs decide to go in another direction, Georgetown's Otto Porter and Maryland's Alex Len appear to be the top candidates to supplant Noel.
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Victor Oladipo
Orlando Magic
COLLEGE: Indiana
AGE: 20
HT: 6-4
WT: 213
POS: SG


Analysis: According to sources, the Magic are still wide open. They say they have nine (gulp) players who they are considering. Michigan's Trey Burke was in this slot in Mock 3.0, but I'm hearing the Magic aren't sold on him as the second-best player in the draft. They might take him, but he's not an outright front-runner, despite the need.
The Magic are eyeing other young point guards such as Eric Bledsoe. If they make a trade, starting 2-guard Arron Afflalo will be the bait. Assistant GM Scott Perry (who helped Afflalo in Detroit) doesn't want to give him up, but given where the Magic are as team, it might be the only way to trade for a point guard upgrade. If Afflalo goes, the 2-guard position opens up. Both Oladipo and McLemore would be upgrades long-term anyway. While McLemore is a better shooter, Oladipo's toughness, defense and leadership might be more appealing to a rebuilding team.
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Otto Porter
Washington Wizards
COLLEGE: Georgetown
AGE: 19
HT: 6-9
WT: 198
POS: SF

Analysis: The Wizards are sitting pretty at No. 3. The two players they really like -- Porter and UNLV's Anthony Bennett -- are both on the board here. The need help at both the 3 and the 4, and sources say their front office is split between them. Porter's versatility and his ability to affect the game without shooting the ball are major pluses on a team that already has several starters who like to score the ball. Bennett's ability to stretch the floor as a 4 is also appealing, as is his upside. Aside from Noel, many NBA GMs believe Bennett might have the highest upside of anyone in the draft. This one could go down to the wire, but I'm giving the edge to Porter because of the question marks around Bennett's injured shoulder.
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4
Anthony Bennett
Charlotte Bobcats
COLLEGE: UNLV
AGE: 20
HT: 6-8
WT: 240
POS: PF


Analysis: Truthfully, the Bobcats need help at the 2, the 4 and the 5. I think this will come down to a choice between Ben McLemore, Bennett and Len. All three players are young and blessed with incredible upside. Sources say Bennett might have the edge right now for two reasons. First, the Bobcats have been completely devoid of frontcourt scoring and Bennett's ability to score both inside and outside is appealing.
Second, the Bobcats front office (like a lot of NBA front offices) has questions right now about McLemore's mental approach to the game. Does he have the aggressiveness he needs to maximize his potential? Those questions are growing louder the closer we get to the draft. As for Len, the questions about his foot loom large as does the fact that he'd miss Summer League -- a critical development period for young players.
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Ben McLemore
Phoenix Suns
COLLEGE: Kansas
AGE: 20
HT: 6-5
WT: 189
POS: SG

Analysis: The Suns are another team that could go in just about any direction. Phoenix lacks young building blocks. But its biggest need might be a scorer in the backcourt. If McLemore is still on the board here, he'll be hard to pass up. He's one of the few players with All-Star upside. But don't count out Lehigh's C.J. McCollum either. McCollum is a better scorer and can play two positions on the floor.
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Alex Len
New Orleans Pelicans
COLLEGE: Maryland
AGE: 19
HT: 7-1
WT: 225
POS: C


Analysis: The Pelicans will take a long, hard look at both Burke and Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams. But I'm not sure they'll bite. This team drafted Austin Rivers last year to be its point guard of the future and sources say that the team hasn't given up on Rivers, despite a miserable rookie season. With Greivis Vasquez also in the backcourt, point guard isn't a huge need if they're happy with Vasquez and Rivers. That makes Len an attractive option here.
The Pelicans see Anthony Davis as a 4 in the NBA and aren't convinced Robin Lopez is the long-term answer at the 5. Len has enormous potential at the 5. He can score, rebound and block shots. If his foot wasn't injured, I think he'd get much more consideration at No. 1. He could be a steal for the Pelicans here.
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Trey Burke
Sacramento Kings
COLLEGE: Michigan
AGE: 20
HT: 6-1
WT: 187
POS: PG

Analysis: It's hard to project anything for the Kings right now until a new GM is in place. The truth is, whoever comes in is likely to clean house. The Kings will be starting over to some extent. Other GMs are salivating at the possibility of DeMarcus Cousins being available, but unless the Kings are blown away with an offer, I doubt they'll trade him before the draft. So, I'm just placing the next player on our Big Board here. However, Burke actually does make sense for Sacramento. He's more of a true point guard than anyone currently on the roster, and he's a winner -- something the Kings need.
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Michael Carter-Williams
Detroit Pistons
COLLEGE: Syracuse
AGE: 21
HT: 6-6
WT: 184
POS: PG


Analysis: The Pistons have a lot of interest in grabbing a small forward here, but right now I don't think there's anyone on the table except for Shabazz Muhammad, and I'm not sure that's the right play for Detroit. I'm hearing with increasing frequency the Pistons might target a point guard. The team thinks Brandon Knight might be more effective at the 2, and if they could get a big point guard like Carter-Williams, he could be the perfect fit in the backcourt with Knight. They really would like a pure playmaker who can help their young guys get better. Given Carter-Williams' significant upside, he might be a great play here.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Minnesota Timberwolves
COLLEGE: Georgia
AGE: 20
HT: 6-6
WT: 204
POS: SG


Analysis: New Timberwolves GM Flip Saunders has made no secret of his desire to acquire a shooter on the wing. He already has auditioned several in Minnesota (Caldwell-Pope, Allen Crabbe and Tim Hardaway Jr. worked out for him Thursday) and traveled to Vegas to see Russian Sergey Karasev Friday. I think Caldwell-Pope might have the most upside of any shooter left on the board. I'm hearing the Wolves agree.
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C.J. McCollum
Portland Trail Blazers
COLLEGE: Lehigh
AGE: 21
HT: 6-3
WT: 197
POS: PG

Analysis: The Blazers would like to continue to add shooters. Enter McCollum. While he commonly gets compared to Damian Lillard, they are different players and could nicely complement each other in the backcourt. I'm also hearing Croatia's Dario Saric is a strong possibility here, too.
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Cody Zeller
Philadelphia 76ers
COLLEGE: Indiana
AGE: 20
HT: 7-0
WT: 230
POS: C


Analysis: Zeller will start showing off his hitherto unseen 3-point jumper to teams in workouts starting this week. What I saw in Santa Monica was impressive, but shooting it in an empty gym and doing it in games are two different things. If the GMs working out Zeller think he's going to make a seamless transition to the 4, he's probably gone before he reaches the Sixers. But if he isn't, he's a great fit in a depleted Philly frontcourt and could be a real steal for the Sixers. I'm hearing Saric is another real possibility here.
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12
Steven Adams
Oklahoma City Thunder via Toronto Raptors
COLLEGE: Pittsburgh
AGE: 19
HT: 7-0
WT: 255
POS: C

Analysis: The Thunder have the luxury of patience, and if there's a guy worth being patient with in this draft it's Adams. He already has the NBA body, a killer motor and a terrific work ethic. If and when he starts figuring things out offensively (and it's going to be a process), he could be Oklahoma City's long-term answer in the middle.
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Dario Saric
Dallas Mavericks
COUNTRY: Croatia
AGE: 19
HT: 6-10
WT: 223
POS: SF


Analysis: As we reported on the night of the draft lottery, the Mavs are likely to trade this pick at some point in an effort to clear more cap space for a run at Dwight Howard/Chris Paul.
Given NBA rules, Dallas technically can't trade the pick until after the draft, but it can reach a deal in principle before it. Sources say the Mavs have been making calls gauging interest. However, the other option is taking Saric. Dallas can get him off the cap with an agreement from Saric that he won't come to the NBA this season. The Mavs actually love Saric, so it might work for both parties. And even if they trade the pick, Saric appears to be a hot name right now. The Pelicans, Blazers, and Sixers all have significant interest in him as well and might be great trade partners.
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Dennis Schroeder
Utah Jazz
COUNTRY: Germany
AGE: 19
HT: 6-2
WT: 165
POS: PG


Analysis: The Jazz's biggest need is at the point, and it's increasingly likely the team will have to use this pick to draft a top-ranked point guard. Schroeder is interesting because of his speed and length. He's not as NBA-ready as some of the other point guards in the draft, but one of the Jazz's priorities is to get more athletic. Miami's Shane Larkin is another possibility here.
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Shane Larkin
Milwaukee Bucks
COLLEGE: Miami
AGE: 20
HT: 6-0
WT: 171
POS: PG

Analysis: With the Bucks hesitant to make a big free-agent offer to point guard Brandon Jennings, that position might immediately become a need for Milwaukee. Sources say Larkin's workout in Milwaukee was a "wow" for the Bucks. Pairing him with Monta Ellis would make for a pretty small backcourt, but Larkin's ability to run the pick-and-roll is very appealing to them.
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Shabazz Muhammad
Boston Celtics
COLLEGE: UCLA
AGE: 20
HT: 6-6
WT: 222
POS: SF


Analysis: Muhammad might be the most difficult player in the draft to place right now. After coming in with enormous hype, scouts are obsessed right now with the weaknesses in his game. Can he shoot off the bounce? Can he go right? Does he have the athleticism to defend? Is he a selfish player?
Muhammad is working hard to answer his critics and these workouts will go a long way to determining where he ultimately lands. But with Paul Pierce's run with the Celtics nearing an end, Muhammad might be worth the risk here if the Celtics' preferred target, Schroeder, already is off the board.
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Rudy Gobert
Atlanta Hawks
COUNTRY: France
AGE: 20
HT: 7-2
WT: 238
POS: PF

Analysis: Roy Hibbert's stellar performance in the NBA Eastern Conference finals helps a player such as Gobert. Yes, Gobert will be drafted largely on sheer size. He doesn't have a great motor yet nor does he know what he's doing. But you can't teach 7-foot-2. With the Hawks in the process of clearing the deck in Atlanta, I'm not sure they can pass on him. However, he's a major work in progress.
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Jamaal Franklin
Atlanta Hawks via Houston Rockets
COLLEGE: San Diego St.
AGE: 21
HT: 6-5
WT: 191
POS: SG

Analysis: Franklin still is hobbling around with a bad ankle. He wasn't able to work out for a collection of NBA GMs in Las Vegas this weekend and was relegated to shooting only jumpers. However, Franklin showed he hasn't been just laying around for the past month. His jumper has improved considerably. At 18, he becomes a talent grab for the Hawks. His upside is significant.
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Sergey Karasev
Cleveland Cavaliers via Los Angeles Lakers
COUNTRY: Russia
AGE: 19
HT: 6-7
WT: 197
POS: SF


Analysis: If the Cavs grab Noel at No. 1, look for them to add a small forward or shooter with their second first-round pick. Karasev is interesting. His performance in Vegas on Friday wasn't stellar thanks to some jet lag, but scouts are very high on him at the moment.
He has the size to play both wing positions, is a terrific shooter, has a high basketball IQ, and at 19, already has significant professional experience averaging 18.4 PPG in the Russian League. A few scouts compare him to smaller version of Toni Kukoc. Karasev could go as high at No. 9 to the Wolves but would be a great get here by the Cavs.
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Mason Plumlee
Chicago Bulls
COLLEGE: Duke
AGE: 23
HT: 6-10
WT: 238
POS: PF


Analysis: The old adage in the draft is that "bigs rise" (I think Tom Penn said it at least a dozen times in our NBA draft combine broadcast) -- and it's true. But it's interesting to see which bigs are rising -- it's the young ones like Adams and Gobert, not the older ones. Plumlee had a season worthy of being a lottery pick, and he would be a great get here if he falls this low. The Bulls need support for Joakim Noah, and Plumlee excels in getting up and down the floor.
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Kelly Olynyk
Utah Jazz
COLLEGE: Gonzaga
AGE: 22
HT: 7-0
WT: 234
POS: PF

Analysis: Olynyk is another big projected as a potential late lottery pick who's struggling to find a home right now. I doubt he slides past the Jazz if they get a point guard at No. 14. With both Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap hitting free agency, Utah will need frontcourt help, and Olynyk's ability to both shoot the basketball and put it on the floor would give the Jazz's front line another wrinkle.
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Gorgui Dieng
Brooklyn Nets
COLLEGE: Louisville
AGE: 23
HT: 6-11
WT: 230
POS: C


Analysis: The Nets got a great season out of Brook Lopez, but they don't really have a credible backup for him. Dieng's play in the NCAA title game gave him a big boost in his draft stock. Not only can he block shots, but he's also a surprisingly good passer and is developing a nice face-the-basket game. Maybe more important to the Nets, he should be able to play right away.
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Reggie Bullock
Indiana Pacers
COLLEGE: North Carolina
AGE: 22
HT: 6-7
WT: 200
POS: SF


Analysis: The Pacers have an elite starting five, but they need depth at every position. They could especially use a shooter or two -- the team ranked just 22nd in the league this year in 3-point field goal percentage. Bullock might be the best shooter left on the board. He's a bit one-dimensional, but he can play two different positions and should be able to play from day one.
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Tony Mitchell
New York Knicks
SCHOOL: North Texas
AGE: 21
HT: 6-8
WT: 220
POS: SF


Analysis: The Knicks have never shied away from taking a risk on a player. Mitchell has the upside of a top-10 pick, but he was in an awful situation in North Texas last season. With that in mind, his mediocre season might have been the best he could have done. He's an elite athlete and a terrific rebounder -- the Knicks could use both in its frontcourt.
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Allen Crabbe
Los Angeles Clippers
COLLEGE: Cal
AGE: 21
HT: 6-6
WT: 197
POS: SG

Analysis: The Clippers have recently been hit with the news that Chris Paul was unhappy with members of the organization over the way they handled the Vinny Del Negro firing. So a point guard like Pierre Jackson is a possibility. But the Clips also have need at both the 2 and 3. Crabbe's shooting ability, especially at his size, could be a great fit for L.A.
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Jeff Withey
Minnesota Timberwolves via Memphis Grizzlies
COLLEGE: Kansas
AGE: 23
HT: 7-0
WT: 222
POS: C

Analysis: Wolves big man Nikola Pekovic is a free agent this summer. So is his backup, Greg Stiemsma. Withey was one of the best shot-blockers in college basketball last year and could add some defensive toughness to their front line.
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Ricky Ledo
Denver Nuggets
COLLEGE: Providence
AGE: 20
HT: 6-6
WT: 197
POS: PG

Analysis: Really, the Nuggets are set at every position and have a lot of flexibility to draft based on pure talent. They don't have immediate needs. That should give them the option to take another young player who they can patiently develop. Scouts feel Ledo is a top-15 talent. He could be the next Lance Stephenson.
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Lucas Noguiera
San Antonio Spurs
COUNTRY: Brazil
AGE: 20
HT: 6-11
WT: 218
POS: C

Analysis: Noguiera is drawing rave reviews from teams that scouted him in Europe this year and in recent workouts. He needs to add a ton of weight, but think of him as a Brazilian Nerlens Noel. With patience he could have a bright future and would have the perfect mentor in fellow countryman Tiago Splitter.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Oklahoma City Thunder
COUNTRY: Greece
AGE: 18
HT: 6-9
WT: 215
POS: SF

Analysis: Again, the Thunder have a ton of flexibility right now and with two first-round picks, they don't need a player to come right now. Some scouts believe Antetokounmpo has as much upside as anyone in the draft, but he's years away from realizing it. If the Thunder are patient, grabbing him could pay off big down the road.
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Glen Rice Jr.
Phoenix Suns
COLLEGE: Georgia Tech
AGE: 22
HT: 6-6
WT: 211
POS: SG


Analysis: If the Suns get their 2-guard with their first pick, don't be surprised if Phoenix tries to add another wing who can shoot the ball with its second first-rounder. Rice dominated the D-League last season and probably is big enough to spend time at the 3. He's also one of the two or three most NBA-ready prospects in the draft.
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Melhores armadores do Draft

Best point guard prospects
Our experts debate and offer their Top 10 PGs in this year's draft
In our new ESPN Insider series, we're evaluating the top point guards today, and we'll hit the other four positions before the June 27 NBA draft. We'll answer a few key questions and provide our Top 10 for each position.

1. Is Trey Burke a future NBA All-Star?


Ford: No. Burke is a very good point guard and might be the best point guard prospect in this draft, but that doesn't mean he's going to be an All-Star. First, the NBA has had a renaissance of sorts with point guards and there are just too many talented young point guards already in the league (Derrick Rose, Steph Curry, Rajon Rondo, Kyrie Irving, John Wall, Damian Lillard, Ricky Rubio, Jrue Holiday, Ty Lawson, Mike Conley, etc.) with more upside than him.

Second, while Burke is clearly talented, he has several physical limitations that could make it tough for him to dominate. If Burke were a little bigger or more athletic, then my answer would be yes here. But to me Burke's upside is more akin to that of someone like Jameer Nelson or Mo Williams -- both one-time All-Stars before the influx of talented point guards took over the league.


Bilas: Yes. Burke reminds me of Chris Paul, just not as quick or explosive. But while Burke is not a Ty Lawson-like jet, he is far from athletically challenged. I believe Burke will be a successful point guard in the NBA, and will play his way into at least one NBA All-Star Game.


2. Can Michael Carter-Williams end up as the best PG in the draft?


Ford: Yes, if (and I emphasize "if") he can improve his jump shot. Carter-Williams sees the floor better than Burke or any other point guard in the draft. He has elite size for the position, which gives him a big advantage at the next level. Defenders have a really difficult time staying in front of him. And he's a top-tier athlete. As long as he gets a respectable jump shot, there's no reason he can't be who we all thought Shaun Livingston was going to be before he mangled his knee. Burke is the safest point guard pick this year, but if you're going to swing for the fences, Carter-Williams is the guy. If I'm drafting outside of the top 5, I think he's worth the gamble.


Bilas: Yes. Carter-Williams has size, length and athleticism, and the ability to play an open-court game and drive the ball to dish or finish. If he can improve his shooting consistency to where his shot has to be respected, he will increase his effectiveness. Carter-Williams has a good stroke, so with some focused work he should be able to improve his shooting. Many players have made improvements in shooting consistency once they hit the NBA.

However, I still rate Trey Burke as the better point guard prospect, and I also put C.J. McCollum right there with Carter-Williams.


3. Is C.J. McCollum the next Stephen Curry?


Ford: No. It's true that they both come from small schools and can really score the basketball. But Curry had one of the most beautiful jump shots I'd ever seen in college. It was perfect. His elite shooting ability makes up for a host of weaknesses.

McCollum is a good shooter (and was a great one his senior season), but he just doesn't have the same natural stroke that Curry had coming out. However, they are both super-confident scorers who, while not pure point guards, do enough to let them play the position. I think McCollum has the ability to be a very good pro (and much better than his other comparison, Randy Foye), but I don't see anyone coming down the pike this season or next season who reminds me of Curry.


Bilas: No. That's not to say that McCollum is not an outstanding player, nor is it to say that he won't be a great pro. It is simply a very tall order to expect to match one of the very best players in the NBA.

McCollum is bigger than Curry, but Curry is the better shooter and is more skilled overall. Curry is the superior passer and better at moving to get open and creating space to get off a variety of shots. This judgment is less about McCollum, and more about just how good Curry really is.


4. After those three, is Shane Larkin the next-best PG prospect?


Ford: Yes. But it's a tough call. Larkin possesses so many positives -- he's quick, athletic, can play at different speeds, really shoots it well and knows how to play the pick-and-roll -- it's hard not to like him. His lack of size is really the only thing holding him back from being a top-5 pick.

Germany's Dennis Schroeder may have more upside. Baylor's Pierre Jackson has some Nate Robinson in him. Murray State's Isaiah Canaan has a lot of the same attributes as McCollum, and NC State's Lorenzo Brown has similarities to Carter-Williams. But if I was drafting? Larkin would be my pick.


Bilas: No. But it is really close. I rate German teenager Dennis Schroeder just ahead of Larkin, and NC State's Lorenzo Brown just behind him. Schroeder is almost as quick and has better size and length. Similarly, Brown is bigger, in addition to being an outstanding athlete.

But Larkin is super athletic and really good at using ball screens. Because of his superior speed and quickness, it wouldn't be shocking if Larkin ends up emerging as one of the top two point guards to come out of this draft.

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Top 10 point guards
Ford	Bilas
1. Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse	1. Trey Burke, Michigan
2. Trey Burke, Michigan	2. C.J. McCollum, Lehigh
3. C.J. McCollum, Lehigh	3. Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse
4. Shane Larkin, Miami	4. Dennis Schroeder, Germany
5. Dennis Schroeder, Germany	5. Shane Larkin, Miami
6. Pierre Jackson, Baylor	6. Lorenzo Brown, N.C. State
7. Isaiah Canaan, Murray State	7. Pierre Jackson, Baylor
8. Nate Wolters, South Dakota State	8. Isaiah Canaan, Murray State
9. Lorenzo Brown, N.C. State	9. Erick Green, Virginia Tech
10. Ray McCallum, Detroit	10. Nate Wolters, South Dakota State

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