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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 9:59am #36763
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    steviechillz
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     Here is a 5 player list of who I think will be busts in the NBA and why…let me know if yall agree and add to the list:

     

    1) Perry Jones: Here is the classic story of all the potential in the world, but never realizing it.  This guy is 6’11, has Guard/SF type handling, can score with either hand, and has above average athelticism.  He could possibly become the next Tracy McGrady…Unfortunately so far he hasn’t realized any of that potential, we see glimpses of it, but i think he lacks that scoring mentality that you really can’t teach.  The guy disappears in college games where he has a significant physical advantage over his opponents…in the nba you usually don’t have that advantage.  If he is only averaging 13 pts a game, yet he is expected to be a top8 pick.  I know some players game is better suited for the pros, but I mean come on.  If i am a scout, i need to see some foward progress in the NCAA tourney from him.

    2) Anthony Davis: Now I feel like I’m being a bit critical on this unibrow wonder, but he is projected to be the nmber 1 pick in the draft, so I don’t feel too bad.  This skinny guy grew 7inches last year and has dominated college basketball games with his shot blocking ability and pretty good scoring around the basket.  Unfortunately, I think he is way too skinny for the pros and will be pushed around at the PF position.  He also looks like a guy who can’t tackle on much weight.  I think this guy will be nothing more than another Anthony Randolph minus the attitude problems.  He could have a long career as a capable starter, but he is by no means an all star especially if he’s gonna be nothing more than a third or fourth option on scoring.  I do not think he should be number 1, but he will be based on potential.

    3) Jared Sullinger: I like to call him fatty magoo.  he is so out of shape that it shows every game he plays in.  To me his game isn’t simillar to glen davis’s game, but he will suffer the same problems as glen davis aka its going to be hard to score if your a unathletic, below the rim, undersized PF. Now he has increased his range and shows a competitive attitude, but I don’t see him being an effective PF on the next level.

    4) Doron Lamb: That is a super generous 6’4 listed height on this site for doron lamb.  he’s projected to go anywhere from late lottery to early 20’s in this draft.  WHY?  The guy can shoot, but is closer to 6’3 6’2 than 6’4 and will have trouble scoring over people on the next level.  Team’s could use his shooting, but this early in the draft?  If people are expecting him to become a starter or be consistent his first year, think again.  The guys does have the potential to be a great 6th man, simillar to Lou Williams or Jordon Crawfordor Jamal Crawford

    5) Andre Drummond: I just don’t see the scoring ability i saw in highschool from him.  I think it would be a great idea to come back to UCONN next year, bc right now he’s nothing more than a slow shot blocker who can’t get consistent minutes.

     

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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:14am #640492
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    Biggysmalls
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    I agree with alot of your ideas. I dont know if Doron Lamb will be a "bust" because he probably wont be drafted in the lottery and I think he’ll be a decent role player.

    The rest of the guys though I agree with completely.

    I think Drummond could be the best of the bunch, or at least most valuable because 10ppg and 8rpg has become above average for NBA Centers. But I have yet to see anything close to Dwight Howard when watching Drummond. I see Brendan Haywood.

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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:39am #640502
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    Future_Scout

    nice thread, i got…

    drummond 

    tyler zeller

    tim hardaway jr

    khris middleton

    meyers leonard

     

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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:40am #640500
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    just a month ago the threads were like "this will gonna be the best draft since…." hmm.. i hope ant davis wont be a bust, im expecting a marcus camby type but a lil better offensively. still sticking he is the top pick tho, yeah i doubt perry jones too. i dont think he will translate his game to the nba. sullinger, for me can be a good contributor boozer/brand lite. i agree on bigsmall on doron, he wont be bust coz he wont be a high pick. and for drummond, its hard to tell man.. lol

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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:44am #640503
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    oh.. havent seen you posted the draft star predictions too. ^ disregard my first sentence. hmm but the top picks still are the higher bust potentials..

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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:52am #640506
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    Meditated States
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    Will tell where these guys stand. Not college performance. This board will look drastically different come draft time. Have to be drafted in the top 15 to bust right? What ever happens when these guys go one on one in drills will decide where they are picked.

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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 12:18pm #640531
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    nbafan7898
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     Tyler Zeller can be a solid Brandan Wright type backup in the NBA 5 points or so, but he is not worth a lottery pick.  If Mason Plumlee gets drafted, he is a bust as well.  Super soft.  

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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 12:24pm #640535
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    apb540
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    I think the whole "could be the next T-Mac" thing should be officialy put to rest. 

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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 3:10pm #640586
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    Memphis Madness
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    If Doron can be the next Derek Fisher then he wouldn’t be a bad pick outside the lottery.
    He actually sounds like the backup point guard that the Grizzlies could use.

    Outside of the lottery, getting guys who are solid NBA role players is about the most you can
    expect outside of a few exceptions.

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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 5:24pm #640670
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    Put me down for perry jones being a bust.  Harrison Barnes will be somewhat disappointing also.  He is not going to be the Joe Johnson 20pp all-star everyone makes him out to be….

     

     

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  • Posted on: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 5:35pm #640675
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    Put me down for perry jones being a bust.  Harrison Barnes will be somewhat disappointing also.  He is not going to be the Joe Johnson 20pp all-star everyone makes him out to be….

     

     

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  • Posted on: Fri, 02/24/2012 - 1:06am #640750
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    Wreckless
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    I think Doron worst case is like a Von Wafer, he has everything you want in a role player. & he is not a point guard.. An undersized 2 is what he is.

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  • Posted on: Fri, 02/24/2012 - 1:57am #640757
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    If a guy is a role player who helps his team win even though that team thought he would be better can he really be considered a bust? Im not saying this applies in all scenarios, but I am saying I agree with my statement when it applies to guys not in the top tier of the draft. Teams should be happy to help their team in any way through the draft.

    Having said that I think Jon Henson and Terrence Jones could end up being busts.

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  • Posted on: Fri, 02/24/2012 - 2:44am #640762
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    Perry Jones will bust hard if he’s taken top 5, the dude has all the skills you could want, and absolutely refuses to get over the fact that he won’t be the next KD and just work on his PF skills. However, if he goes late lottery or mid-first round he’ll be a steal, because he’d be one heck of a role player to have on your team.

    Davis if taken first overall will be a big disappointment in my opinion, he’s the sort of player who will thrive in the right situation, but doesn’t strike me as having a huge offensive upside. Might be a better version of Ibaka, but the KG comparison only holds water defensively, and even then, it’s still going a bit far.

    Sullinger is another guy who would be great value outside of the top 5, but I don’t see him cutting it as a first option, probably best suited to 3rd option, would be a steal if he falls outside of the top 10.

    Jeremy Lamb is a guy I think has pretty huge bust potential, he doesn’t know what to do when his jumper isn’t working, and if teams expect him to come in and be the first option offensively they will be disappointed, because he simply can’t handle that sort of attention. Plays very well off the ball, would ideally be second option behind either a scoring PG or a dominant big-man.

    Last but not least, Thomas Robinson is going to set a franchise back a few years if he’s taken in the top-5. He’s a physical specimen, but even if he’s as athletic as Griffin (which he isn’t) he doesn’t have the polish and skill-set which makes Griffin the standout. Robinson is going to play well off the bat relative to other rookies due to his mature frame, but I don’t see him improving much over the years and will be a solid starter at best, if not an energy guy off the bench.

     

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  • Posted on: Fri, 02/24/2012 - 11:01am #640859
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    Ghost01
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     I could absolutely see all 5 of these players underachieving at the next level.

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