[TONYDABOSS77Participant]

Think about the last 5 drafts. As a matter of fact, lets throw in this years stacked class. What would the top 10 look like if you put all those classes together?

I think it would go like this:

1) Anthony Davis—Big man that’s starting to dominate now & he still has so much more to improve on (post game, mid range game, can still get stronger). Definitely a franchise guy.

2) Paul George—Big, Long, athletic wing. Can stand to tighten up his handle, but thats really nitpicking. A top 5 guy in the league right now. 2 way guy w/ a lot of upside.

3) John Wall—Would be #2 on my list, but its much easier to get a PG than a big man or a really skilled wing. Fastest guy in the league from end to end & is really underrated. Averages 20/4/9 w/ 2 steals. Unlike a lot of guys around the league, he doesn’t have a legit sidekick (Beal has upside, but the jury’s still out).

4) Demarcus Cousins—The most skilled center in the league. Gets double doubles in his sleep now. Think he’s only scratching the surface. Would love to see him w/ an elite point (Thomas is showing promise, but it takes a few seasons to be in that elite company). 

5) James Harden—Top 5 SG in the leauge, arguably #1. Can do everything on the offensive end. Subpar defensive guy though. BIG TIME scorer.

6) Steph Curry—Top 5 PG in the league. The best shooter in the game. Very crafted. Underrated all around guy. Can absolutely light it up.

7) Andre Drummond—Man child. Top 5 rebounder in the league. Really impacts the defensive end. Horrible free throw shooter though. Has alotta upside. Dominates games w/o a real offensive game.

8) Damian Lillard—One of the best players in the league offensively. Defensively he stinks. Can really run the pick & roll. Is really learning how to run a team now.

9a) Joel Embiid—I know he hasn’t even finished his freshman season yet, but at the least, I see him being a Deandre Jordan type rim protector & rebounder that catches lobs & thats not that bad. Has tremendous upside. Is highly skilled for a young guy.

9b) Andrew Wiggins—Long & athletic. Even if he doesn’t get any better, he’s still a starter in the league. In my opinion, at the worst, he’s Nic Batum. If he ever even starts to tap into his potential, LOOK OUT!

[jwall1Participant]

 What about Blake Griffin and Kyrie Irving? They should replace Wiggins and Embiid. I really don’t see how you can automatically assume that Embiid and Wiggins will be better than either of these guys without watching them play an NBA game. Griffin and Irving are established stars in the league, and Im sorry but your Wiggins-Batum comparison made me lol. Batum is one of the most versatile wings in the league, and Wiggins is flat out one dimensional. 

[jwall1Participant]

 What about Blake Griffin and Kyrie Irving? They should replace Wiggins and Embiid. I really don’t see how you can automatically assume that Embiid and Wiggins will be better than either of these guys without watching them play an NBA game. Griffin and Irving are established stars in the league, and Im sorry but your Wiggins-Batum comparison made me lol. Batum is one of the most versatile wings in the league, and Wiggins is flat out one dimensional. 

[terrancebowerParticipant]

 Blake was a rookie with the ’10 class due to missing his first year but was drafted in 09 with Harden, and Curry. 2 spots just opened on the roster, so I’d throw in Irving and MCW, but could definitely make a case for Jabari Parker. Also, yeah Batum was terrible comparison

[terrancebowerParticipant]

 Blake was a rookie with the ’10 class due to missing his first year but was drafted in 09 with Harden, and Curry. 2 spots just opened on the roster, so I’d throw in Irving and MCW, but could definitely make a case for Jabari Parker. Also, yeah Batum was terrible comparison

[jwall1Participant]

 Oh yeah, forgot he missed his first year. I disagree about MCW. I think he still has alot more to improve, and as of right now I’d take a borderline max player like Bledsoe or Monroe over MCW.

[jwall1Participant]

 Oh yeah, forgot he missed his first year. I disagree about MCW. I think he still has alot more to improve, and as of right now I’d take a borderline max player like Bledsoe or Monroe over MCW.

[TONYDABOSS77Participant]

 True, I forgot about Blake & Kyrie. 

And I wasn’t just comparing Batum & Wiggins. I was comparing their impact. Glue guys that would be essential to winning, but not be the main guy to take & make big shots.

 

[TONYDABOSS77Participant]

 True, I forgot about Blake & Kyrie. 

And I wasn’t just comparing Batum & Wiggins. I was comparing their impact. Glue guys that would be essential to winning, but not be the main guy to take & make big shots.

 

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