I actually agree with the OP. I started closely following college basketball this season because of all the hype. And I'm confused as to the source of the idea that this draft is full of franchise players. Don't get me wrong, several of those guys can grow into great players, but that can be said about any draft. I really don't see what the fuss is all about.
Parker: The only guaranteed all star, and the only one of the top 5 who will definitely have an immediate impact on whichever team lands him. He is an offensive god. I can't believe how well he scores despite a generally boneheaded shot selection. As his shot selection improves with experience and maturity, he will be unstoppable. But even Parker has a few serious limitations. He is not an impressive athlete. Part of it is because he's a bit chunky, and that's obviously fixable. But some of it will be difficult to fix. Most notably, his terrible lateral quickness, which makes him a liability on the defensive end in certain situations (even though he's a good defender in ways that depend on length).
Wiggins: He's a great athlete, I get it. He's not Lebron James great athlete, but a great athlete nonetheless. But what else? Griffin is a freak athlete. Is that the ceiling we're talking about for Wiggins? Meh. He really doesn't do anything all that well. I understand that he has "potential", but it's just that. The Jazz would have to draft him and develop him over the next 3-4 years. And Hope to keep the players they got now until the time when/if he turns out great. And if he doesn't? Oh well, maybe some other draft will save us.
Randle: By far the most baffling. He kind of sucks. Again, we're talking about a great athlete. But the other day someone on these forums said "he'd immediately be our best big". LOL? His athleticism makes him dominate smaller bigs in the paint. He scores the ball with his left using a couple of predictable moves. Against bigger bigs, watching him is akin to watching a stand-up routine. Getting stuffed, turning the ball over, throwing hilarious shots because he hasn't heard of passing, etc. In addition, I don't think I've ever seen a worse offensive player outside of the 5 foot range. Has he made a mid-range shot this season? This is an honest question, has he scored the ball in any way or shape from more than a few feet out? There are some things I like about him. For example, he moves incredibly well for someone of his size. But overall, I just don't get it.
The Jazz will get a decent pick, and are likely to pick a nice player. Getting Jabari would be nice, but anything from there out is just as risky as most other drafts. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
