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On the radar: 2012 Draft Class

Xthren said:
What happened to Adonis Thomas?
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Another good call. I don't know whether I'd take Adonis in the lottery this next year (just after, 15 - 18). Lots of upside, but nothing of a sure-bet like some others are more likely to be. Will be interesting watch him this year as well (Memphis).
 
PKM said:
Leonard has never been seen as a top-shelf elite prospect (except by MWC fans). <---- I know some will take major exception to that.
Gilchrist was named the best high school player in the nation (at any grade/age) as a freshman (fwiw, Wall was a senior at that same time). Since then, he has maintained that level of play, night in ad night out, for the next four years. Why is he not the #1 pick in the mocks? Most believe he has been so well known/followed, for so long, that other players have simply been the new thing (have to shake up the rankings for hits, ya' know?).

Do I believe Gilchrist is the best NBA prospect in the nation? Probably not, when factoring position, ticket sales (the sexy player), etc. However, as a baller, there's no one in college basketball that is 'clearly' better.

Back to Leonard. Gilchrist is more athletic, WAY better understanding of the game, goes 110% every second, team leader, character to perfection, phenomenal instincts on rebounding, finding the open man, hitting the big shot, and he will be a defensive all-star. In short, yes, he's just WAY better.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there more of a sense that Gilchrist is a 3? while Leonard was a 4 trying to play 3 (and developing into one?)?

Right now folks don't know whether they're going to get The Matrix or Hakim Warick with Leonard. While it's more likely that Gilchrist is already more of a true wing, right?
 
The Thriller said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there more of a sense that Gilchrist is a 3? while Leonard was a 4 trying to play 3 (and developing into one?)?

Right now folks don't know whether they're going to get The Matrix or Hakim Warick with Leonard. While it's more likely that Gilchrist is already more of a true wing, right?
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Definitely. Gilchrist plays 4 positions at an elite (high school) level. For Team USA he guarded the other team's best player (which happened to be their PF), but ran the point on the offensive end. He lacks nothing as a SF in the NBA other than getting more used to shooting from the perimeter ... although he did shoot 40+% last year.

4 positions in high school.
I'd say 3 positions, at an elite level, in college (2 - 4).
Pure 3 in the league.
 
Leonard is a bit of a tweener. His best attribute is rebounding but clearly can't play PF, so was never crazy about the Jazz drafting him.
 
Doesn't Gilchrist shoot the ball much better than Leonard?

Also, it seems like Gilchrist would be one of the youngest players in the draft if he entered this next year. I think that he has the potential to still grow a little bit. I like what I see from Gilchrist a lot. I just have to wonder what the line up would be like if the Jazz were able to draft Gilchrist and like Kobongo or Teague. Would they start Hayward and Burks for a few years or would Gilchrist take over at the SF position and would Hayward start or would Burks? We will might never be able to find out. Please end this lockout very soon. I am getting the basketball itch more and more everyday.
 
Notice the handles, the finishing through contact, and remember he's a 20 and 10 guy that also manages 5 blocks and assists .. while also being called the best defender in the class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opcwHWDAWt4
 
Here's a link to highlights of three of those mentioned here. Small / Medium / and Large.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgJog1u1Yqg&NR=1&feature=fvwp
 
orangello said:
Doesn't Gilchrist shoot the ball much better than Leonard?

Also, it seems like Gilchrist would be one of the youngest players in the draft if he entered this next year. I think that he has the potential to still grow a little bit. I like what I see from Gilchrist a lot. I just have to wonder what the line up would be like if the Jazz were able to draft Gilchrist and like Kobongo or Teague. Would they start Hayward and Burks for a few years or would Gilchrist take over at the SF position and would Hayward start or would Burks? We will might never be able to find out. Please end this lockout very soon. I am getting the basketball itch more and more everyday.
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Yes, Gillie shoots better than Leonard. Leonard is really just not a very good comparison, imo. As to your other questions .. they're good questions. :)
 
Gilchrist's birthday is 9/26/93 so this month he turns 18. Yea, I would say that he is very young. Andre Drummond on the other hand is already 18. Not much older but his birthday is 8/10/93. Without going crazy looking up all kinds of profiles I would guess that Gilchrist would be the youngest member of this draft class if he enters.
 
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