[rvan14Participant]

I’m stealing the topic from the NFL Draft where Josh Rosen was dubbed the most pro-ready quarterback. Who are your most pro-ready NBA prospects? 

I believe Mikal Bridges has one of the lowest floors in the draft. He fits the mold of a true "3 and D" player every team is looking for these days. Love his ability to guard the multiple positions and hit the corner 3. 

Jalen Brunson is another one for teams at the end of the first round. Reminds a lot of Damon Stoudemire. 

 

[ZouldiersParticipant]

 Luka Doncic without question the most pro-ready guy in the draft. Like the Damon Stoudamire comp on Brunson though. 

Jerome Robinson is another guy especially in the late 1st to early 2nd round. A scorer’s mentality that can come off the bench and he won’t have a hard time having a role in the NBA.

 

[BasterdInABasketParticipant]

 Agree love Bridges if I’m in that 6-10 range. Does he have superstar potential? No. Borderline all star cieling though. Also don’t see how he isn’t a contributor for the next ten plus years. 

Think he’ll be a great defender from his first game. Can guard 1-3 and some stretch 4 now. Really good shooter, all around solid player

[timinator1Participant]

…another Philly guy, Eddie Jones from Temple U/LA Lakers fame 

[kobyzParticipant]

 I have Bridges falling out of the top 10, he’s solid prospect but not special, you could  have better pick value drafting very similar  player in Jacob Evans with a late first rounder…

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

Im a 76ers fan, my dream draft is Mikal Bridges at 10 and than moving up for Lonnie Walker or Donte DiVincenzo using some of those 2nd Round picks

Overall though, I think Wendell Carter is the most NBA ready prospect 

  

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

 Carter reminds me of Jordan Hill. I have a feeling he might Slide to the Hornets or Clippers.

[kobyzParticipant]

Damon Stoudmire comparison more fitting to Trea Young if you ask me… Brunson is different type to me, much more heady and lass risk taker…

[ZouldiersParticipant]

 Trae Young is more like Mike Bibby in my opinion though. They’re about the same size and plays almost similar.

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 Stoudemire was 5-10 and lightning quick off the dribble in his prime. Brunson is 6-3 and much more of powerful pg. Other than both being lefties their style of play is not really similar at all. 

If I had to come up with a comparison for Brunson, I’d say he’s sort of like a Derek Fisher/ Andre miller type hybrid. 

 

[whiteflashParticipant]

 Was gonna say this. When they were both youngins there were legitimate arguments about who was quicker, Stoudamire or Iverson. Brunson is a taller, less athletic Derek Fisher.

 

 

 

[rvan14Participant]

I like the Derek Fisher/Miller comp better.  I would love to get a guy like that end of first/early second.

[kobyzParticipant]

is Derek Fisher/ Andre miller hybrid = Deron Williams?

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 Eh. Similar body type I guess. But Brunson is much closer in terms of quickness to 2016 deron Williams than 2009 deron Williams. 

[SeattleSuperChronicsParticipant]

 GELLLOOOOOOOOO

[mowestenParticipant]

Doncic, Ayton. In that order.

Doncic will start and be a significant NBA player from Day 1. Ayton will start from Day 1 for Phoenix and will, at worst, throw down a bunch of dunks and grab rebounds. I would be surprised if he’s not a double-double guy as a rookie.

There might be some debate about who is ultimately the best player out this draft when everyone’s career is over, but I would be shocked if those two aren’t the best players out of the draft next year. 

 

[marcusfizer21Participant]

 Jack-of-all trades type of player who can contribute right away but in terms of his ceiling, it’s very minimal IMO… But in terms of what a team needs, he is there to provide it. I can see him going to the Bulls because of how GarPax seem to love players who are proven winners but I hope they take a risk and draft the BPA at 7 though. 

[HobbyOGParticipant]

 Ayton…that’s why he’s going number one. He’s big, strong, athletic, can post, shot, block shots, etc. I like Lucka but Euro players are always over hyped…

[Kwame33Participant]

 My vote goes directly to Doncic. Proven and accomplished player at the highest levels that aren’t the NBA and I think his skill set translates very well. Him and Ayton are my sure bets to make an impact from day one.

[WalkaFlockaParticipant]

 Wendell Carter, Marvin Bagley, Ayton. These guys all have the physical capabilities to be 15/10 their first year in the league. 

Slept on name: Jerome Robinson. I know someone above mentioned him. I think he’s flying under the radar. He can flat-out score. He has question defensive abilities, but that’s not an area he was forced to focus on at BC where he was focusing 100% of his energy on the offensive end. Run him off screens, spot him up, PnR as a ballhandler, smooth mid-range game. Think he may struggle to score through contact at first, but he’ll continue to develop his body in an NBA strength program.

 

 

[uabasketballParticipant]

With a lot of the top answers already being mentioned I’ll throw out another name. And not just for shits and giggles, I think this guy certainly belongs in the mix. Donte Divincenzo. His versatility as an athlete and creator with and without the ball at his size is great for a multi-use guard. He’s solid at both shooting off the catch and off the dribble. Not afraid to shoot from unique angles. Stays very active while on the floor. With the amount of spacing and freedom in today’s NBA someone’s activity is tough to quantify but it’s a game changer. 

His immediate impact will largely depend on the team that drafts him, but the Bucks, San Antonio, Suns (2nd pick), or Jazz are all intriguing landing spots for him. 

 

 

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

Rawle Alkins & Grayson Allen r 2 guys, I think will contribute from day 1.  Both r good athletes,very competitive,can shoot and make plays.

[slepchorParticipant]

 Doncic, no question. At least til I see Ayton or Mikal or anyone win Euroleague MVP at 19 yo

[JordanC20Participant]

 1. DeAndre Ayton 2. Robert Williams 3. Marvin Bagley 4. Miles Bridges 5. Luka Doncic

[celtics1982Participant]

 I agree with everyone but number 2. Robert Williams is a very raw player. He can rebound and play D, but his basketball IQ is low and his overall game is raw.  Theres no way he’s the second most ready to play right now player. 

[JordanC20Participant]

 I don’t think people are much aware of how well he runs the floor he’ll be a tremendous rebounder from the beginning and with his length and athleticism it won’t have to be a huge adjustment for him.

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