Best 2014 NBA Rookies
With Nerlens Noel going down there are exactly zero certainties in
this years NBA Draft. So lets try and figure out who the 10 best
rookies we be next
year.
Ben
McLemore
The consensus number one now that Noel blew out his knee. This kid
could go either way. He could be a perennial all star or he could
flame out. He has the talent and build but does he have the drive?
When Kansas wins its usually thanks to him dominating but when they
lose its usually because he has disappeared. The NCAA tourney will
be a good measuring stick for how good he will be his rookie
season, but regardless he's worthy of going number one. He is a
freshman he just needs to grow up a little bit. That will come, as
will the all star
appearances.
Cody Zeller
Wow that video is funny bad. Cody was thought to be the best player
going into this season. I'm not sold on him at all. He will be a
serviceable big in the NBA if he can get a bigger and stronger, but
I can't see a scenario in which anyone is afraid of him on the NBA
level. But this is a weak draft so he's somewhere in the top
10.
Nerlens
Noel
The biggest question mark there is now. Thought to be the top pick
in the draft before the knee injury now who knows. He could return
to Kentucky to rebuild his knee but there's a chance he flames out.
If he goes to the draft this year someone will draft him high and
he'll at least make a buck and have much better doctors and
trainers working with him. The scary part is he relied heavily on
his springy legs to block/change shots. He never had much of an
offensive game, so it's really a toss up if he's ever gets back to
100%.
I believe in him. It seems like these knee surgeries aren't what
they once were. I think he should go pro. Somebody will take a
chance on him, most likely in the lottery, that nets him a large
amount of money. He'll at worst be similar to a young Ibaka if he
can put on some weight/muscle.
Shabazz Muhammad
He is going to be fun to watch. He's a 6'6 wingman with a wingspan
of over 7'. He's quick and athletic. He should be able to do a bit
of everything once he turns
pro.
Anthony Bennett
A bit of a tweener size wise but he is nearly unguardable this
season. He's a bit too slow to guard small forwards and he's a bit
too small to be a power forward. But with the right team he could
end up scoring 20+ a night in the
NBA.
Jeff Withey
He won't get drafted until late in the first round but whoever
takes him will be thrilled to land such a talent so late. Kentucky
won the title last year, but no thanks to Anthony Davis' offense.
Withey had four blocks and held Davis to 1/10 from the field. I
would argue Withey is better than Noel but will get drafted fifteen
picks after him. He's a defensive stand out who has grown his
offensive game a lot this past year. He still has work to do but
Withey is going to be around for a long time in the
NBA.
Tim
Hardaway Jr
Michigan seems to always play better when Hardaway is being
aggressive. He has the pedigree and the shot to make it in the big
leagues. He's a 6'6 two guard so there are plenty of teams who will
be willing to snatch him up. If he can get a little stronger and
play tougher defense he is going to be pretty
good.
Alex Len
The tallest guy any body will probably draft this year. At 7'1 he's
remarkably athletic. He moves without the ball like Rip Hamilton.
If he gets paired with the right point guard he's going to make
some coach very happy. His soft touch around the hoop will make him
a great pick and roll option and if he can put on some weight and
hit the glass he will be really
good.
Glenn Robinson
III
Similar to Tim Hardaway Jr. he has the pedigree and talent to make
it at the next level. He is a much better athlete than his pops,
but he has nowhere near the shot that he did. That shot kept the
real Glenn Robinson in the league so long. He is like the NBA
equivalent of Tony Gwynn. He was incredibly underrated in his day,
now has a kid who is good but nowhere near as good as
pops.
Michael
Carter-Williams
Remember this name for the tourney and for next NBA season.
Carter-Williams is a 6'6 point guard that can score. He's a
match-up nightmare. He could end up being the steal of the draft
when he gets taken late in the lottery, Kobe style.
The one guy you don't want your team to draft: Trey
Burke
Would you want JR Smith if he was smaller and less athletic? Trust
me don't bet on Michigan this year. Bet against them all you want,
just don't bet on them. This kid will make you drink, smoke, do
meth, you name it. He's the most frustrating player to watch on the
best team this year...by far
Ps. People making YouTube highlight reels... nobody wants to hear
your music. The only fucking reason we are watching your video is
for the highlights. That means we want the announcers, because they
enhance the experience. Your stupid shitty rap song makes me skip
over you. You want views? Stop acting like it's "your" highlight.
Like you're an asshole singing the National Anthem. Play the
fucking highlights and spare us the headache.
Pss. Happy Valentines Day, if you believe in the weakest/lamest
holiday there is. Take your girl out the week of Valentine's Day
not on it. You are insane/pussy starved if you are going out on
Valentine's Day. Tell yourself that, fix it.
mlz
Thursday, February 14, 2013