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top 5 future players… drafted last year…

irving

derrick williams

marshon brooks

iman shumpert

klay thompson

honorable mention: kanter

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i know this is probably wrong but its what i feel

 

[NotHamedHaddadiParticipant]

Kyrie Irving- This ones obvious, he going to be an all star for many years, I mean seriously? 8-8 from three in the rising stars challenge? That’s really good

Imam Shumpert- His defense is all ready at an all-defensive team level and it’s going to keep improving as he ages, also great athleticism

Klay Thompson- If Monta gets traded I really think Klay is going to break out. He has unlimited range and his offensive game is very smooth.

Derrick Williams- All he needs is opportunity, If Beasley gets traded I think he gets a lot more minutes to show his potential and average around 14 and 8.

MarShon Brooks- This depends on if he gets traded in a package for Dwight Howard or not. If he does, he become a top option on the Magic and averages around 18 ppg, but doesn’t do much else.

[providencefriars1Participant]

As much as I love MarShon I think we are seeing his upside right now as a 14ishppg scorer and a big time chucker. There are a lot of guys in this draft you could make a case for but I also like these guys as above average role players:

Norris Cole

Kenneth Faried

Kawhi Leonard

Chandler Parsons

But I think Kyrie will be the best though

 

[Future_Scout]

 your going with good "underground" players (good list). i went with the legit top 5

[WinterSoldierParticipant]

 I know he hasn’t played a lot this year but I think Burks is going to be really good the few games he has gotten minutes he does great.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

1. Kyrie Irving– this guy is a legit point guard. A great building block for the Cavs. Should be an all-star in a couple of years.

2. Derrick Williams — nice game. Good athlete. Might be in the wrong spot though. Might be more of a “stretch four” than a pure small
forward. He has a lot of tools though.

3. Jonas Valencuinas– can’t wait to see what he does in Toronto next year. He kicked butt last year against the Euro youngsters. Hopefully he
keeps improving.

4. Kemba Walker– too much talent and too much heart. He blew up last year and I expect him to have a very good year. I wonder if the Bobcats take Jeremy Rivers if they pick outside the top 3 to reunite last year’s championship back court.

5. Bismack Biyombo– good size. Can block shots and rebound and looks to be a great defensive anchor.

Just missed: Kenneth Faried — great rebounder, quick jumper. I love his energy around the rim. If he gets enough minutes and
expands his offensive game then he can be the 2nd best guy out of this class. I have Biyombo ahead of Faried since Biyombo is a better shot blocker.

Kawhi Leonard– a great energy, glue guy from the wing. The Spurs will teach him the game. He will be very good, even if his stats don’t show it.

Jimmer– if he can find his range and a good fit then he should be able to score in bunches– from practically anywhere on the court. Might be a little one dimensional but if he can drain 3’s he will be a valuable NBA commodity.

Tristan Thompson — looked solid in the Rookie-soph game. Should get minutes and he is playing with a great young point guard so he should be able to put up some nice stats.

Marshon Brooks– he can score. There is always room in the league for guys who can score, even if he never turns into an all-star.

[Future_Scout]

 nice…nice^

who’s "jeremy rivers" btw 🙂    

jk i know what you mean

[river09Participant]

 1) Derrick Williams – Has shown flashes of brilliance when given playing time, unlike Kyrie who we’ve been watching all year, I like his combination of skills/freakathleticism/range and his strength really stands out against opposing SF’s. Anyone see his drive on Gerald Wallace the other night? Will play a key role for the Wolves down the stretch this year and I hope/beg will start next to Love at SF by the end of the year. Honestly I believe his future is at SF, can guard opposition very effectively and has the quickness strength and range to cause matchup issues.. 

1) Kyrie Irving – Great all around PG, does everything well, I haven’t been able to watch him as much as I would have liked I will be honest. 

2) Marshon Brooks – Will score wherever he ends up. It’s just what he does.. Not sure if a team will win with him though, I’d like to see him play with a real competitive team.. Was always stuck at Providence in college, now the nets.. 

3) Isaiah Thomas – I’m really rooting for this guy, great competitor, passionate, has produced big time when his name has been called too.. 

4) Bismack Biyombo – Will develop into a incredible low post defender rebounder. Already has shown flashes of his potential, game the other night against Howard was eye opening.

5) Kawhi Leonard – Looks to be like he could really develop into a glue type of hustle player that every team needs… hits an occasional 3… does the dirty work..

Kenneth Faried – PF version of Kawhi Leonard, shown a nose for the ball, tough. 

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