[MettaWorldDurant1Participant]

This is my top 5 based on what ive seen and who I think will have the most impact. Not based on team need.

1. Andrew Wiggins – Has the tools to be a top player but theres still an untapped part of his game. Despite what anybody says hes the best prospect in the draft long term…SG/SF super athletic and has little ego heck if anything people question him as a leader I just.. Call em Lebron in Demar Derozan’s body.

2. Joel Embiid – Hes a Dominant center and one that appears to be the type who can be a solid low post scoring option down the line.

3. Jabari Parker- His game is pretty developed, still he could get better athletically and in the post. I see him as a mix of Paul Pierce and Melo.

4. Julius Randle – He’s a great player..I had Marcus Smart at the 4 but he seems like a risk off the court and it would probably effect his career. Hopefully Julius Randle will be able to use the power moves that are working for him now at the next level.

5. Marcus Smart- Seemed to be starting to get his act together towards the end of his season. Im going to be watching him throught the draft because hes the most sure thing of a gaurd other than Gary Harris.(I don’t know much about Exum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Rip255]

This is my top 5. Not based on team need, just the 5 players who will have the best pro careers.

1) Andrew Wiggins – I believe he’ll have Lebron type ability to guard 4 positions well. Will get in passing lanes, block shots and score in unconventional ways due to athleticism. Will draw a lot of fouls and demand respect on the perimiter. Comparison: Somewhere between Lebron and Rudy Gay in Sacramento (High efficiency, Athletic, All-star). 

2) Dante Exum – How many players can just blow by defenders and finish at the rim in the NBA? Harden, LBJ, Durant, now Exum. Looks to have added strength in recent months. He’ll be a lead guard in the Kobe Bryant mould as they have similar athleticism, ball handling skills. 

3) Jabari Parker – Paul Pierce/Carmello is a simple comparison, but I believe the correct one. Will score 25ppg and pull down 8 boards per game for 12 years.

4) Joel Embiid – Hard to put him so low as he’s an athletic, agile 7 footer. I just think in this league, centres don’t win championships like they used to and pound-for-pound the wing/guard prospects are better.

5) Aaron Gordon – Most mocks have him lower than this, but I still believe a GM will reach. Still young, but an athletic marvel who has shown great defensive potential. I see him being Kenyon Martin who will hurt you with lack of outside game, but score high percenage baskets around the rim with athleticism and hustle. 

  

 

 

 

  

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 My top 5 is

1.Andrew Wiggins-Crazy superstar athletics with developing skills. Has a crazy fast first step.Can effect the game in many ways scoring( Had. A 41 point game),rebounding(Had a 19 rebound game), lockdown defense, and gets steals and blocks. Future all star written all over him. Comparison:Tracy McGrady/Gerald Green.

2.Jabari Parker- In this draft I see 2 for sure all star, and that’s is Wiggins and Parker. Jabari has a big body and can score many ways inside and out ala Carmelo. He has a alpha male mentality and can do everything on the court much like Wiggins. Comparison:Melo/Peirce

3.Joel Embiid- After 2 future stars the guy with the most potential is Embiid. Already blocks and shots and rebounds like a a dominant center. If he develops his offense with his post moves, agility, and jumpshot he will be a dominant center. As of right now he isn’t no where near it but he has the potential to become it. Comparison:Andrew Bynum/Amare Stoudemire 

4. Julius Randle- NBA ready strength and post moves. A future double double guy Has an underrated ball handling d, that allows him to drive past slow big men. Comparison:Paul Millsap/Blake Griffin

5. Dante Exum- the mystery guy that  has athleticism and size at the point that makes scouts drool. 6’6 PGs don’t come around often, Espically one with his quickness. Questioned skill set, s inconsistent jumper shot shot and passing ability Comparison-Penny Hardaway/Brandon Roy

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 My top 5 is

1.Andrew Wiggins-Crazy superstar athletics with developing skills. Has a crazy fast first step.Can effect the game in many ways scoring( Had. A 41 point game),rebounding(Had a 19 rebound game), lockdown defense, and gets steals and blocks. Future all star written all over him. Comparison:Tracy McGrady/Gerald Green.

2.Jabari Parker- In this draft I see 2 for sure all star, and that’s is Wiggins and Parker. Jabari has a big body and can score many ways inside and out ala Carmelo. He has a alpha male mentality and can do everything on the court much like Wiggins. Comparison:Melo/Peirce

3.Joel Embiid- After 2 future stars the guy with the most potential is Embiid. Already blocks and shots and rebounds like a a dominant center. If he develops his offense with his post moves, agility, and jumpshot he will be a dominant center. As of right now he isn’t no where near it but he has the potential to become it. Comparison:Andrew Bynum/Amare Stoudemire 

4. Julius Randle- NBA ready strength and post moves. A future double double guy Has an underrated ball handling d, that allows him to drive past slow big men. Comparison:Paul Millsap/Blake Griffin

5. Dante Exum- the mystery guy that  has athleticism and size at the point that makes scouts drool. 6’6 PGs don’t come around often, Espically one with his quickness. Questioned skill set, s inconsistent jumper shot shot and passing ability Comparison-Penny Hardaway/Brandon Roy

[ballislyfe25Participant]

25 and 8 for 12 years is an absolute best case scenario, a little far fetched but the Melo and Pierce comparisons are on point. He’s a mix of the two. Gordon in the top 5 is definitely fair, however  Gordon may be a bit more perimeter oriented than Martin on both offense and defense. He is well-equipped to guard the modern day NBA "4"which should up his value for sure. Very impressed by Exum as well. Nice top 5.

[ballislyfe25Participant]

25 and 8 for 12 years is an absolute best case scenario, a little far fetched but the Melo and Pierce comparisons are on point. He’s a mix of the two. Gordon in the top 5 is definitely fair, however  Gordon may be a bit more perimeter oriented than Martin on both offense and defense. He is well-equipped to guard the modern day NBA "4"which should up his value for sure. Very impressed by Exum as well. Nice top 5.

[Rip255]

This is my top 5. Not based on team need, just the 5 players who will have the best pro careers.

1) Andrew Wiggins – I believe he’ll have Lebron type ability to guard 4 positions well. Will get in passing lanes, block shots and score in unconventional ways due to athleticism. Will draw a lot of fouls and demand respect on the perimiter. Comparison: Somewhere between Lebron and Rudy Gay in Sacramento (High efficiency, Athletic, All-star). 

2) Dante Exum – How many players can just blow by defenders and finish at the rim in the NBA? Harden, LBJ, Durant, now Exum. Looks to have added strength in recent months. He’ll be a lead guard in the Kobe Bryant mould as they have similar athleticism, ball handling skills. 

3) Jabari Parker – Paul Pierce/Carmello is a simple comparison, but I believe the correct one. Will score 25ppg and pull down 8 boards per game for 12 years.

4) Joel Embiid – Hard to put him so low as he’s an athletic, agile 7 footer. I just think in this league, centres don’t win championships like they used to and pound-for-pound the wing/guard prospects are better.

5) Aaron Gordon – Most mocks have him lower than this, but I still believe a GM will reach. Still young, but an athletic marvel who has shown great defensive potential. I see him being Kenyon Martin who will hurt you with lack of outside game, but score high percenage baskets around the rim with athleticism and hustle. 

  

 

 

 

  

[laarethekingsParticipant]

It Seems everyone has Wiggins and Parker which is great. Winggins has the athleticism and game that’s coming around and Parker has the game and wil never have the athleticism. Now while Parker isn’t Wiggings he’s no bum.

Joel Embiid is the wlid card in this draft. People keep saying Centers don’t win in this league anymore. They are right. The last one who was good enough was Tim Duncan. If you get a 7 footer thats could be as good as Duncan you have to pull the tigger. Because you’ll be in the hunt for 15 years. Centers don’t sell shoes, they are not sexy. But when you get one that can put a team on his back you will be fighting for title games till that player can’t play like that anymore.  Embiid could be that player. Which makes you want to puke when you draft him for good and bad reasons.

Only thing I can say is this… if you take a shot on Embiid you don’t have any MJ’s or Durant’s in this draft to look at after you don’t draft them.

[laarethekingsParticipant]

It Seems everyone has Wiggins and Parker which is great. Winggins has the athleticism and game that’s coming around and Parker has the game and wil never have the athleticism. Now while Parker isn’t Wiggings he’s no bum.

Joel Embiid is the wlid card in this draft. People keep saying Centers don’t win in this league anymore. They are right. The last one who was good enough was Tim Duncan. If you get a 7 footer thats could be as good as Duncan you have to pull the tigger. Because you’ll be in the hunt for 15 years. Centers don’t sell shoes, they are not sexy. But when you get one that can put a team on his back you will be fighting for title games till that player can’t play like that anymore.  Embiid could be that player. Which makes you want to puke when you draft him for good and bad reasons.

Only thing I can say is this… if you take a shot on Embiid you don’t have any MJ’s or Durant’s in this draft to look at after you don’t draft them.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 I stopped reading when I read Lebron in Derozans body. 

Lebrons the best playmaking wing Ive ever watched play basketball Wiggins wont average 5-apg anytime soon.

Derozan is 6’5/6’6 with an average wingspan and 220/225, Wiggins is 6’8 with a massive wingspan and looks 205.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 I stopped reading when I read Lebron in Derozans body. 

Lebrons the best playmaking wing Ive ever watched play basketball Wiggins wont average 5-apg anytime soon.

Derozan is 6’5/6’6 with an average wingspan and 220/225, Wiggins is 6’8 with a massive wingspan and looks 205.

[chrispaulwallParticipant]

 Exactly, don’t really get the LeBron comparisons. Wiggins will most likely turn out to be a better version what Gerald Green is now, especially on the defensive end.

[chrispaulwallParticipant]

 Exactly, don’t really get the LeBron comparisons. Wiggins will most likely turn out to be a better version what Gerald Green is now, especially on the defensive end.

[max23Participant]

 Mcgrady is also with Lebron,one of the best playmaking wings ive seen as well.So to me comparing him to Mcgrady also makes no sense

[max23Participant]

 Mcgrady is also with Lebron,one of the best playmaking wings ive seen as well.So to me comparing him to Mcgrady also makes no sense

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