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- Posted on: Fri, 01/18/2013 - 7:07pm #45799
Bosnian-Bobcats-FanParticipanti hate asking for this but i really want to ready this article http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/blog/_/name/nba_draft/id/8856668/2013-nba-draft-charlotte-bobcats-draft-needs (thank you to whoever gives it lol really appreciate it)
0 - Posted on: Fri, 01/18/2013 - 7:14pm #740103
HaleParticipantThe past two weeks we’ve broken down the potential draft prospects for the two worst teams in the NBA — the Washington Wizards and the New Orleans Hornets.
Neither team looks like it will be stuck in that position for long. With John Wall back and rookie Bradley Beal finding his stroke, the Wizards have won three of their past four. The Hornets, with a healthy Eric Gordon and Anthony Davis, have won six of seven.
That leaves the Charlotte Bobcats in serious danger of being the worst team in the league this year. After getting off to a shockingly good 7-5 start, the Bobcats are just 2-24 since Nov. 24 and a number of recent losses have just been ugly.
Unlike the Wizards and Hornets, the Bobcats aren’t fighting significant injuries to their stars — they just don’t have any stars.
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That explains why they rank 28th in the league in offensive efficiency and 29th in defensive efficiency. They aren’t getting it done on either side of the ball. The team ranks 29th in rebounding rate, 29th in effective field goal percentage and is last in the league in assist ratio.
In other words, they’re really, really bad.
Rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is the team’s most talented player. He was one of my favorite players in the draft last year, but his game doesn’t necessarily scream “go-to-guy” — at least not on the offensive end.
Sophomore point guard Kemba Walker is also showing improvement this season and others like Ramon Sessions, Gerald Henderson and believe it or not — Ben Gordon — have been solid as well.
With the exception of the small forward and point guard positions, the Bobcats could use upgrades everywhere. Bismack Biyombo is still struggling to grasp the game. The team is devoid of a quality power forward, and while Henderson has been awesome from 3-point range at the shooting guard position, the team could still use an upgrade.
Here’s a look at their best options if the get the No. 1 pick.
Good fits: Ben McLemore, Alex Len, Anthony Bennett
McLemore might be hard for the Bobcats to pass up if they get the No. 1 pick. While Henderson has been solid, McLemore is the type of player that could add some real scoring punch in the backcourt. He’s an elite athlete, a terrific shooter, gets to the basket and can defend multiple positions.
Len will also be intriguing. The two guys they have anchoring the middle right now — Biyombo and Brendan Haywood — aren’t getting it done. Byron Mullens (who actually spends most of his time at the 4) has been solid, but he’s not an elite rebounder or shot blocker. Len is still a work in progress, but his size and overall skill around the basket just give the Bobcats a player they don’t have.
Bennett should also get a long look here. The power forward spot might be the weakest for the Bobcats right now. Mullens, who’s playing out of position, has been solid. Tyrus Thomas and Hakim Warrick just aren’t cutting it. Bennett is a bit undersized for the position, but he’s long, super athletic and can really score from anywhere on the floor. He also has a NBA-ready game and should be able to come and be an upgrade from day one.
Questionable fits: Nerlens Noel, Shabazz Muhammad, Cody Zeller
Noel has the chance to be a special defensive player. But unless the Bobcats are ready to give up on Biyombo, I’m not sure they can afford to have two offensively challenged big men on the court together.
Muhammad would be great, but he plays the same position as Kidd-Gilchrist, and I just don’t think that’s the position the Bobcats will try to fill.
Zeller is skilled and runs the floor well, but given their current personnel, I’m not sure he’s a significant upgrade.
Best fit: I’ve heard the Bobcats are big Bennett fans. While I currently haven’t had a team tell me he’s atop its draft board, I could see the Bobcats being a team that leans in that direction. He’s a good fit for their needs and can be an immediate impact player. Maybe he can resurrect the legacy of Larry Johnson (who is actually a pretty good comp for Bennett) not only in Vegas, but in Charlotte, too.
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0 - Posted on: Fri, 01/18/2013 - 7:15pm #740104
Lebron’s HairlineParticipantWe got a bobcats fan!
0 - Posted on: Fri, 01/18/2013 - 7:35pm #740105
phila9012ParticipantThe one bobcats game I watched because it was on NBA TV and the bobcats are never on because I dont have league pass. They played really hard, and that is at least a building block that they have in the culture of their team. Teams like the kings who waste so much talent and have players with bad attitudes wish they could have the high character players and leader that the bobcats have. Kemba Walker is definately a high character leader along with MKG.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 01/18/2013 - 8:16pm #740112
omphalosParticipantI still think Muhammad and Kidd-Gilchrist could play together easily enough. MKG is quick enough to guard SGs, and Bazz is strong enough to guard SFs and offensively Bazz is an outside shooter who can play the 2 or 3 easily enough. If I were the Bobcats, I’d be going Muhammad all the way.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 01/18/2013 - 8:18pm #740113
Lebron’s HairlineParticipantI watch every game seeing as I live 10 minutes away I like Kemba and MKG, all they need is a solid post player now
0 - Posted on: Sat, 01/19/2013 - 5:29am #740150
HadzialijagicParticipantI think Bennett would actually be a really good fit. They could be a big time up tempo team then which would fit the personnel they have. I could see them wanting McLemore or Shabbazz but Charlottes perimeter players arent that bad. Their PF and Center positions leave a lot to be desired though and they should definately target the best big men in the draft.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 01/19/2013 - 9:18am #740183
Bosnian-Bobcats-FanParticipantI’d love Mclemore or Muhammad…..either one could be our future SG and would be good fits with kemba and MKG…..and you’re right if we get a solid post player in free agency we would be improved massively…for me its down to bennett,mclemore, or muhammad……i love bennett because he reminds me of larry johnson but he’s an undersized PF and biyombo is already a 6 foot 9 Center
0 - Posted on: Sat, 01/19/2013 - 9:18am #740184
Bosnian-Bobcats-FanParticipantI’d love Mclemore or Muhammad…..either one could be our future SG and would be good fits with kemba and MKG…..and you’re right if we get a solid post player in free agency we would be improved massively…for me its down to bennett,mclemore, or muhammad……i love bennett because he reminds me of larry johnson but he’s an undersized PF and biyombo is already a 6 foot 9 Center
0 - Posted on: Sat, 01/19/2013 - 2:56pm #740257
morestealsthanscoresParticipantone thing kills me about the ‘cats- why haven’t they tried mkg at the 4 spot? the bobcats deepest position is onthe wing, with mkg, jeff taylor, henderson and gordan able to contribute. i’d love to see a lineup of kemba-henderson-taylor-mkg-haywood, with gordon, mullens and biyambo coming off the bench…sure its not mkgs best spot, but this kid can guard anyone…
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