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Following potential 2013 draftees

It’s early, and a lot can change (see: 2012 draft outlook), but the 2013 draft could be very promising for us.
After 2012-2013, we should have a clear (or clearer…) idea on the current roster unknowns:

1. Is Mo Williams our PG for the next 3-4 years?
2. Are Hayward (more likely) and Burks (still unknown) our answers on the wing?
3. Are Favors (almost a certainty) and Kanter (still highly unknown) our frontcourt of the future?

In light of this, I will have a keen eye on the following prospects:

Point Guard
• CJ McCollum (…how much untapped potential does he have?)
• Myck Kabongo (…needs to get miles better)
• BJ Young (…is he a PG?)
• ???? (…who else could emerge?)

Shooting Guard/Small Forward
• Shabazz Muhammad (…MKG with a polished offensive game? You had me at MKG)
• James Michael McAdoo (…is he a 3 or a 4?)
• CJ Leslie (…learn to shoot, my man)
• Archie Goodwin (…a seriously talented kid. Needs polish)
• LeBryan Nash (…needs a big sophomore season)

Centers
• Cody Zeller (…would pair nicely with Favors)
• Nerlens Noel (…would pair nicely with anyone)

Right now, I’ve got us slotted for two draft picks…my guess would be between 10-14 (GSW) and 17-20 (our pick). My hope is that we move some combination of Al, Millsap, and/or Harris for another unprotected 1st next year…potentially to a bad team (likely yielding a top-10 pick).
I know that’s easier said than done, but three first round picks next season would be gold. It would give us a ton of flexibility to address the following potential needs:

1. A replacement in our big man rotation for Paul, if we don’t re-up him
2. A point guard
3. A wing, if Burks/Hayward don’t make “the leap”

Not to mention, it makes any pick in the draft in play. 3 1st round picks + our stable of young talent could yield a top-3 pick. If Noel or Shabazz (more likely, for our needs) emerge as can’t-miss, franchise-altering talents, we could make our move a la Deron Williams in 2005.
 
bigmike said:
It’s early, and a lot can change (see: 2012 draft outlook), but the 2013 draft could be very promising for us.
After 2012-2013, we should have a clear (or clearer…) idea on the current roster unknowns:

1. Is Mo Williams our PG for the next 3-4 years?
2. Are Hayward (more likely) and Burks (still unknown) our answers on the wing?
3. Are Favors (almost a certainty) and Kanter (still highly unknown) our frontcourt of the future?

In light of this, I will have a keen eye on the following prospects:

Point Guard
• CJ McCollum (…how much untapped potential does he have?)
• Myck Kabongo (…needs to get miles better)
• BJ Young (…is he a PG?)
• ???? (…who else could emerge?)

Shooting Guard/Small Forward
• Shabazz Muhammad (…MKG with a polished offensive game? You had me at MKG)
• James Michael McAdoo (…is he a 3 or a 4?)
• CJ Leslie (…learn to shoot, my man)
• Archie Goodwin (…a seriously talented kid. Needs polish)
• LeBryan Nash (…needs a big sophomore season)

Centers
• Cody Zeller (…would pair nicely with Favors)
• Nerlens Noel (…would pair nicely with anyone)

Right now, I’ve got us slotted for two draft picks…my guess would be between 10-14 (GSW) and 17-20 (our pick). My hope is that we move some combination of Al, Millsap, and/or Harris for another unprotected 1st next year…potentially to a bad team (likely yielding a top-10 pick).
I know that’s easier said than done, but three first round picks next season would be gold. It would give us a ton of flexibility to address the following potential needs:

1. A replacement in our big man rotation for Paul, if we don’t re-up him
2. A point guard
3. A wing, if Burks/Hayward don’t make “the leap”

Not to mention, it makes any pick in the draft in play. 3 1st round picks + our stable of young talent could yield a top-3 pick. If Noel or Shabazz (more likely, for our needs) emerge as can’t-miss, franchise-altering talents, we could make our move a la Deron Williams in 2005.
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Very solid post, Mike. (I'll rep ya)

Couple comments;
Watch for Ryan Harrow, Julius Mays, and Trey Burk in the PG mix.
I do see BJ Young as potentially being able to play PG, but still a big ?
Shabazz isn't MKG. He's an offensive weapon, has a tireless motor/work ethic, all similar .. but he's a much more selfish player and doesn't do all the non-box score stuff.
McAdoo is a stretch 4. Not fast/athletic enough to be a full-time 3 .. much like Millsap.
I like Nash.

I would still make priority 1 an elite PG .. but it won't be found in the draft for us .. for years.
 
PKM said:
Very solid post, Mike. (I'll rep ya)

Couple comments;
Watch for Ryan Harrow, Julius Mays, and Trey Burk in the PG mix.
I do see BJ Young as potentially being able to play PG, but still a big ?
Shabazz isn't MKG. He's an offensive weapon, has a tireless motor/work ethic, all similar .. but he's a much more selfish player and doesn't do all the non-box score stuff.
McAdoo is a stretch 4. Not fast/athletic enough to be a full-time 3 .. much like Millsap.
I like Nash.

I would still make priority 1 an elite PG .. but it won't be found in the draft for us .. for years.
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Agree and agree. It looks like a dry spell. Though, have you seen Kasey Hill? 2013 Florida commit? He is a really talented kid, and I love the fact that he plays for Boyle down at Montverde. Those St. Pat's kids always turned out alright..
 
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