[Wavy BagelsParticipant]

Do you think the players given from the 2010 Draft will eventually have significant/admirable roles for their teams? If not, do you think they should be traded or D-moted to the D-League?

Patrick Patterson (Rockets) – Yes. His minor role performance should increase. He hustles, plays respectable defense, does the little things Luis Scola would’nt normally do.

Larry Sanders (Bucks) – Yes. When the Bucks signed Drew Gooden, I was like "DAMN!". But then they drafted Sanders, which kinda covered that first mistake. I think he could be a stud for this team. He also had a near triple-double against the Nuggets last season (http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201012010DEN.html), but that was mainly due to Andrew Bogut not playing that game.

Hassan Whiteside (Kings)- ??? The most action he got was from the D-League, so I can’t call it. Btw, DO you guys consider him PF or C?

Avery Bradley (Celtics)- Not for the Celts. In my opinion, the best perimeter defender in this draft, and he showed flashes of it while recieving little playing time. Only problem is, Rajon Rondo is already a great defender and it’s hard for me to believe Bradley’ll get proper playing time w/ Rondo there. Perhaps he can be sent to a team that can use him for his services.

James Anderson (Spurs) – ???. Spent majority of his rookie campaign injured, but did look good in the preseason. Also, with Gary Neal becoming another Spurs Draft Steal, it was extremely hard for him to get PT. 

Opinions?

 

 

[butidonthavemoney]

Patrick Patterson – Despite Houston’s mess of prospects in the frontcourt, I think Patterson will distinguish himself as the best backup power forward option. Off the bench he’ll provide a lot of energy with his hustle, shooting ability and uncanny tip-in/put-back ability. There aren’t really any glaring holes in his game and he needs a bump in minutes.

Larry Sanders – I think he figures into the rotation eventually as well. His athleticism and ability to block shots will be welcome in a frontcourt rotation that includes the offensive-orientated duo of Drew Gooden and Ersan Ilyasova. Bogut’s health issues could create more opportunities for him.

Hassan Whiteside – Whiteside’s poor basketball IQ, lack of motor and reported attitude issues would turn him off to a lot of teams, but the Kings might be willing to give him a few minutes. They’re surely hoping he takes a DeAndre Jordan-type of turn where he can use his size and athleticism to play a specific role, but he doesn’t strike me as that kind of player. As for his position, he’d likely play power forward provided Cousins is still around, but the positions are interchangeable depending on the matchup (Cousins guarding the bigger player, Whiteside guarding the more athletic player).

Avery Bradley – I think the Celtics like him to be the eventual 6th man, playing as the first guard off the bench. With Doc Rivers’ system, I think Bradley could play backup PG in spurts, though he’s certainly not ready for that yet. His defense and outside shooting ability are going to make him valuable when he’s a little more seasoned. I think he gets into the Celtics rotation eventually.

James Anderson – San Antonio is a very patient team, and they know Anderson has a lot of talent. Having an explosive scorer like him off the bench can quickly change the momentum of a game. The Spurs aren’t too picky about size at the SG/SF positions, so I see one of Anderson or Neal playing a good amount of minutes at the 3.

All things considered, I would answer:

• Yes
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• Yes

I’m fairly optimistic.

[JoeWolf1]

 I agree 100% with no money

[GrandmamaParticipant]

Patrick Patterson (Rockets) – I see Patterson as a role player in the NBA.  Maybe he starts, maybe he’s one of the 1st couple guys off the bench to provide energy and offense at the 4 spot.  I liked him coming out of college, but I don’t see him developing into anything more than a role player.

Larry Sanders (Bucks) – I think Sanders will become a terrific defender, but his offense will always be way behind.  A solid starter yes, something like 10 and 10 with a few blocks a game.  Nothing special but a solid starter b/c of his defense and rebounding.

Hassan Whiteside (Kings)- I consider him a C, and I don’t see him doing much in the NBA.  At best a backup center or maybe a fringe starter for a few years.

Avery Bradley (Celtics)- I don’t see him ever starting in the NBA, maybe a guy at the end of the bench, but he will never be a big contributer.  

James Anderson (Spurs) – I was really high on Anderson coming out of college.  I really wanted the Bulls to draft him b/c they desperately needed a SG and I felt his long range capabilities would have fit well with Rose’s ability to collapse the defense and kick the ball out.  Unfortunately that didn’t happen, as the Bulls took some bum with like the 19th pick and then inexplicably traded him for a future 2nd round pick.  Anyways, I think Anderson will become a solid option at SG.  His scoring ability is legit and he has good size and athleticism.  He will never become a team’s first option, he’s more of a 2nd or 3rd option.  Of all the guys on this list, I think Anderson will have the best career.

[PrecociousNeophyteParticipant]

  Hassan Whiteside – I think he should have stayed in college for another year to develop more and not enter the draft. I couldn’t get a good gauge on him last year because of his knee problems that hindered him throughout the season. I would consider him a center because of his tremendous shot blocking ability. His offensive game is pretty much nonexistent, but if he works hard to improve that and his strength then I think he could be a serviceable player. Right now he can provide depth at the center position.

[fastdanParticipant]

They traded the 19th pick and Hinrich for a future second in order to open up cap space for the summer of 2010. Not a terrible move in hindsight, but having a guard like Anderson would have been very valuable, and probably would have prevented them signing three one dimensional players in Korver, Brewer and Bogans to play the wing spots. Time will only tell how Boozer pans out for them.

I think the Spurs really like Anderson, which could be a big reason why they traded Hill. I think they believe in a few years he can take over a big hole that Ginobilli will leave behind when he retires, something Hill wouldn’t have been able to do. Don’t get me wrong, I love Hill’s game but he’s only ever going to be a tweener guard off the bench, albiet a very good one.

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