[festar35Participant]

I have constantly gone over the top 10 and tried to figure how whose role in NBA they would be successful at. In a sense who they play like, but beyond that what player is currently in a role where I can see that draft pick in the future.

All though not a lot of top tier talent I think this draft has great depth and not many of the “comparisons” below have All-Star appearances.

1. Jahlil Okafor – Al Jefferson, I can see Okafor being a go-to-guy on the block and within an offense much like Big Al currently in Charlotte.

2. D’Angelo Russell – Kyrie Irving, A hard one to peg as he could be a PG or SG so I am picking a PG who plays a bit of both from time to time. He like Irving is quick but doesn’t have elite athleticism.

3. Karl Anthony-Towns – Chris Bosh, A nice stroke is obviously playing with a bunch of other fantastic talents so not a huge chance to showcase what he can truly do. The Bosh as 3rd option in Miami would be the effective version of Towns, but he could still be a guy to put up decent numbers on .500 team.

4. Emmanuel Mudiay – Jrue Holiday, Big PG who relies on physical gifts and be a solid sarting guard with All-Star potential. I think Jrue is in the wrong situation in NO, but could still be very good healthy and playing else where.

5. Stanley Johnson – Jimmy Butler, I think what we got from Butler was definitely unexpected, but due to his hard work he has become very, very good wing player. Johnson is a competitor and shows flashes of what he can do him becoming above average is highly possible.

6. Myles Turner – Serge Ibaka, A potent shot-blocker and ability to hit the 3-ball. Ibaka is more physically imposing, however he plays as a stretch four much like I predict Turner to turn into.

7. Kelly Oubre – Chandler Parsons, A nice 3rd option on a team with an ability to score in bunches on occasion and can play good D. Not a #1 guy, but could be a solid number #2 when given a chance will just depend on the day.

8. Kevon Looney – Jeff Green, I think he will be stuck between a 4/3 but capable of both. He has potential to be a nice offensive and defensive player a bit better handle than Green however.

9. Willie Cauley-Stein – Tyson Chandler, Limited offensive player but nice ability on defensive side of the ball. This has been an apt comparison from many and I like it.

10. Trey Lyles – Jared Sullinger, An already well developed game, again limited exposure due to Kentucky’s talent. Apparently not a lot of room to grow, but has a nice feel for the game and good offensive instincts.

I have left the international prospects of Hezonja and Porzingis out as haven’t seen a lot of them.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 D’Angelo Russell game comparison for me is Steph Curry. The core of his game is his three point jumper, and ball handling. The combine results will be telling for his ceiling because if he is a deceptive better athlete it will add a great deal more upside to his game like Harden or Roy.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 D’Angelo Russell game comparison for me is Steph Curry. The core of his game is his three point jumper, and ball handling. The combine results will be telling for his ceiling because if he is a deceptive better athlete it will add a great deal more upside to his game like Harden or Roy.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 As a lefty, Russell’s passing skill is very reminiscent to Manu Ginobili.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 As a lefty, Russell’s passing skill is very reminiscent to Manu Ginobili.

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

 I don’t see the Kyrie comparison at all, Russell is a better play maker at this point than Kyrie is. It’s hard to get a feeling on Lyels but he’s not the big body that Sullinger is.  I like the Stanly Butler one.

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

 I don’t see the Kyrie comparison at all, Russell is a better play maker at this point than Kyrie is. It’s hard to get a feeling on Lyels but he’s not the big body that Sullinger is.  I like the Stanly Butler one.

[sitlbitoParticipant]

I agree 100% with some of your comparisons(Myles Turner,Okafor,S.Johnson,Cauley-stein) while I don’t agree at all on others. Kelly Oubre,Chandler Parsons? I think he has a higher ceiling than Parsons,he already has a better looking shot,but I think he won’t be the passer/creator Parsons is. And he has the potential to be a lockdown defender,something that Parsons isn’t. D’Angelo Russel to me is not Kyrie Irving. Just not as fast and explosive,but is taller and more fluid than Kyrie. And always the same debate,I know player comparisons are just about style of play,but I always find it hard to compare every lottery player to a great starter,even all star player. I think the record of all stars in a draft is 9,and there’s never 9 players taken in the lottery going to the ASG

[sitlbitoParticipant]

I agree 100% with some of your comparisons(Myles Turner,Okafor,S.Johnson,Cauley-stein) while I don’t agree at all on others. Kelly Oubre,Chandler Parsons? I think he has a higher ceiling than Parsons,he already has a better looking shot,but I think he won’t be the passer/creator Parsons is. And he has the potential to be a lockdown defender,something that Parsons isn’t. D’Angelo Russel to me is not Kyrie Irving. Just not as fast and explosive,but is taller and more fluid than Kyrie. And always the same debate,I know player comparisons are just about style of play,but I always find it hard to compare every lottery player to a great starter,even all star player. I think the record of all stars in a draft is 9,and there’s never 9 players taken in the lottery going to the ASG

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

I think your a bit too high on Kevin Looney. The player I would  have compared him to is Terrence Jones.

 He doesn’t have the athleticism/speed to guard the SF position like Jeff Green. As a PF he’ll be on the short side. I’m thinking just 6’9 or slightly under wih shoes. He has wide shoulders, but I don’t believe his body suggest he’ll end up becoming strong enough to defend the PF position as a starter. He does show a good jumper. Has decent handles for a SF, but he won’t be braking defenders down with it. 

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I believe that I am set in my ways with Looney. I just cannot shake the Brandan Wright comparison.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

kevin Looney is more skilled outside the paint with his jumper, and ball handling. He does not come close to the athleticism Brandon Wright brings to his game though.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

kevin Looney is more skilled outside the paint with his jumper, and ball handling. He does not come close to the athleticism Brandon Wright brings to his game though.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I believe that I am set in my ways with Looney. I just cannot shake the Brandan Wright comparison.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

I think your a bit too high on Kevin Looney. The player I would  have compared him to is Terrence Jones.

 He doesn’t have the athleticism/speed to guard the SF position like Jeff Green. As a PF he’ll be on the short side. I’m thinking just 6’9 or slightly under wih shoes. He has wide shoulders, but I don’t believe his body suggest he’ll end up becoming strong enough to defend the PF position as a starter. He does show a good jumper. Has decent handles for a SF, but he won’t be braking defenders down with it. 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I think justice Winslow should be on this list and I could definitely see him developing into a Jimmy butler type player at the next level. Excellent strength and athleticism and could potentially guard three positions plus improving offensive skills. I would say his ceiling is much higher than someone like trey lyles. 

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 Perhaps he can turn into that kinda player given some time. Right now though I see a strong athlete trying to play basketball then a basketball player that is a athlete.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 Perhaps he can turn into that kinda player given some time. Right now though I see a strong athlete trying to play basketball then a basketball player that is a athlete.

[sitlbitoParticipant]

I agree. I would draft this type of player for 2 reasons:-worst case scenario he’s your glue-guy/defensive specialist,best case scenario he turns into a Butler/George/Leonard tye of player. When you come in with solid perimeter defense,you already have your minutes,your offense can only improve. And it’s better to be an offensive liability than a defensive liability.

[sitlbitoParticipant]

I agree. I would draft this type of player for 2 reasons:-worst case scenario he’s your glue-guy/defensive specialist,best case scenario he turns into a Butler/George/Leonard tye of player. When you come in with solid perimeter defense,you already have your minutes,your offense can only improve. And it’s better to be an offensive liability than a defensive liability.

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I think justice Winslow should be on this list and I could definitely see him developing into a Jimmy butler type player at the next level. Excellent strength and athleticism and could potentially guard three positions plus improving offensive skills. I would say his ceiling is much higher than someone like trey lyles. 

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Jahlil Okafor/Al Jefferson comparison is clutch.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Jahlil Okafor/Al Jefferson comparison is clutch.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Give or take with the Emmanuel Mudiay/Jrue Holiday comparison, it’s not bad at all. I just believe this is a "play it safe" comparison to not place too much expectation on his skill. I like it. It’s much better than that one-time claim of John Wall talks. But, I still believe he’s deserving of the Kyrie Irving discussion.

I have previously went on record to go in-depth on how I view Mudiay with the likes of Irving. 

 "I just took a look at Emmanuel Mudiay’s profile on the site and my radar went up instantly once I seen another John Wall comparison being thrown out there, where the first one came from Semaj Christon at the beginning of the season. While many may disagree with me on my take, I would like to state the obvious on Mudiay. Although Emmanuel Mudiay is in the mold of the "New Gen PGs" size wise, I see no comparison to Wall at all. Athletic shall I say and quite underrated as an athletic PG to some regard, because many may expect more out of him due to the rare size but he does just enough to make you not forget about his athleticism. When it boils down to finding an "ideal" representation of what he brings to the game, I see Kyrie Irving being a better fit than what everyone wants out of him when bringing up John Wall comparisons. The same way no one really thinks much of Kyrie Irving when it comes to athleticism that’s how I view Mudiay, because Irving is more than capable of pulling out a few head scratchers to leave you blown away by the perception of not being an elite athlete. Mudiay not as playground with the ball like Irving but shows flashes here and there that he can bring that out if he wants to put on a show."

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Give or take with the Emmanuel Mudiay/Jrue Holiday comparison, it’s not bad at all. I just believe this is a "play it safe" comparison to not place too much expectation on his skill. I like it. It’s much better than that one-time claim of John Wall talks. But, I still believe he’s deserving of the Kyrie Irving discussion.

I have previously went on record to go in-depth on how I view Mudiay with the likes of Irving. 

 "I just took a look at Emmanuel Mudiay’s profile on the site and my radar went up instantly once I seen another John Wall comparison being thrown out there, where the first one came from Semaj Christon at the beginning of the season. While many may disagree with me on my take, I would like to state the obvious on Mudiay. Although Emmanuel Mudiay is in the mold of the "New Gen PGs" size wise, I see no comparison to Wall at all. Athletic shall I say and quite underrated as an athletic PG to some regard, because many may expect more out of him due to the rare size but he does just enough to make you not forget about his athleticism. When it boils down to finding an "ideal" representation of what he brings to the game, I see Kyrie Irving being a better fit than what everyone wants out of him when bringing up John Wall comparisons. The same way no one really thinks much of Kyrie Irving when it comes to athleticism that’s how I view Mudiay, because Irving is more than capable of pulling out a few head scratchers to leave you blown away by the perception of not being an elite athlete. Mudiay not as playground with the ball like Irving but shows flashes here and there that he can bring that out if he wants to put on a show."

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