Saturday, July 07, 2007

As for this year's draft I tried to sepparate the most important soon to-be rookies in three caterories

Long term projects:
1. Thaddeus Young: Seems the Sixers felt they were drafting Iggy all over again. But they should know, it's nothing like that. It'll take more time. Athleticism is there.
2. Brandan Wright: We've all heard, possible third best talent. But even running with Nellie, it'll take some time for Wright to develop.
3. Rudy Fernandez: Not raw at all, but won't come this year. One of Spain's favorites.
4. Daquean Cook
5. Wilson Chandler: The knicks should stop surprising everyone now.
All this guys can turn-out real well.

Mid Term Projects
1. Yi Jianlian: He's for real, but it'll take time for him to really be able to compete at the highest without making mistakes. Definitely a top-10 prospect.
2. Julian Wright: He will make an inmediate impact running, but a more complete game is yet to come.
3. Stuckey
4. Thornton
5. Acie Law

Impact Players
(Durant and Oden would be a top of this list, but no sense in naming the future all-stars)
1. Al Horford: His presence will be felt in the so-weak called East. Careful with Atl
2. Mike Conley: He's here cause he will produce, but really his full potential won't be seen until some few years down the road. Great instincts.
3. Noah: I put him over Green because of inmediate impact this first year. Noah's energy will translate in the Bulls' defense.
4. Jeff Green: Once he adapts, and starts developing more, his all around game will cause match-up problems
5. Brewer


It's a very interesting draft. Obviously some players are not mentioned here, but it was just a main clasification. I do consider some clear prospects are around, and some clear busts. But that's your job guys! Spain is still looking in.



It's their time NOW!

From this three scorers
GM's Estimated Fpts/G: 118-120
Average Age: 25.6
Total Salary: 44'729,187 USD
Only goal: Have fun in winning. Finals!
Requirements: Talent, Determination and Hunger
They have it!


Spain has been deeply looking at the draft. As scouting seems to be one of GM's passions since evidences in the '05 draft with Paul, CV4, Bogut and Salim. So, yeah, looking for some picks as some players seem interesting all around the board. It also seems reasonable that Lakers starting PF/C Kwame Brown will be traded.



Spain definitely showed the had diferent ideas coming into next season. GM declared the team's goal for last season was to reach the finals. Something they fell up short with. Still, with many scenarios, it was hard to announce the GM's favorite Chris Bosh was being traded. "As many other trade talks were had, I thought it was the best for the team. Bosh will be fairly missed, as will Chris and JO." Bosh was the leader of the team, scoring over 37 as TMac, and was consider the main piece. But Spain started considering several scenarios and is definitely excited about teaming up Amare, Wade, and TMac. Three of the league's highest scorers. And also the return of Spain's own draftee in Charlie Villanueva. He had some injury problems last season, but we'll give him the chance here to really break out. Looking at the finals one year ago, the team couldn't have hoped better than to have Flash here. And GM knew Amare since his rookie season when he attended several of his games, so long way, but finally here. We're looking for high scoring games this upcoming seasons! But we know, that since the arrival of Chris Bosh, and drafting Chris Paul the team really changed it's tendencies and put the team in the right track.