Gersson Rosas provides a thumbnail look at the top draft prospects

HMMMHMM · Jun 21, 2011

CXbby and OHMSS might not like the Marcus Morris and Jan Vesley scouting report.

(In alphabetical order):

Bismack Biyombo, PF/C, 6-9, Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
“Defensive big, athletic, shot-blocker. Raw offensively.”

Alec Burks, SG, 6-6, Colorado
“A young wing with interesting skill set. Good ability to make plays and score. Good size.”

Kenneth Faried, Morehead State
“Defender with elite motor. Accomplished rebounder, probably best coming out of college. High level competitor.”

Jimmer Fredette, PG, 6-2, BYU
“Productive scoring guard. One of the top shooters in the draft. Great range. A winner. Impressive career.”

Kyrie Irving, PG, 6-3, Duke
“Playmaking point guard with great feel. Coming off a short season, I would say an all-around point guard.”

Enes Kanter, C, 6-11, Kentucky
“Man of mystery, but offensive very productive big, successful internationally. Effective post scorer. Potential to be a center in our league.”

Brandon Knight, PG, 6-3, Kentucky
“Solid all around point guard. Strong shooting ability. Great approach.”

Kawhi Leonard, SF, 6-7, San Diego State
Versatile. Playmaking and defensive wing. High level rebounder.”

Marcus Morris, PF, 6-9, Kansas
“Talented offensive big, effective scorer, solid athleticism for a power forward. Productive college career.”

Markieff Morris, PF, 6-9, Kansas
“Solid overall power forward prospect. Ability to play both ends. Good approach”

Donatas Motiejunas, PF/C, 7-0, Benetton Treviso
”Ultra-skilled big, has ability to play inside and out. Played on high level internationally.”

Chris Singleton, SF, 6-9, Florida State
“Big wing defender. Developing offensive game. Versatile ability on both ends.”

Tristan Thompson, PF, 6-9, Texas
“Young defensive big. Interesting physical tools. Raw offensive game.”

Klay Thompson, SG/SF, 6-6, Washington State
“Skilled big wing, strong shooting ability. Average athleticism.”

Jonas Valanciunas, C, 6-11, Lietuvos Rytas
“Up and coming international center. Strong defensive potential as shot blocker and rebounder. Developing offensive game.”

Jan Vesely, SF, 6-11, KK Partizan Belgrade
“Big and athletic defensive wing. Another versatile offensive game. Similar to (Andrei) Kirilenko.”

Kemba Walker, PG, 6-1, Connecticut
“Accomplished scoring guard. Great speed. Strong defensive approach. Successful career.”

Derrick Williams, PF, 6-9, Arizona
“Offensively potent forward. Impressive scoring ability, inside and out. Strong rebounder. Intriguing upside.”
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CXbby · Jun 21, 2011

Smoke screen!

anchel · Jun 21, 2011

Just briefs descriptions, but you can see how they like Jimmer or Donatas.

Aruba77 · Jun 21, 2011

Donatas Motiejunas, PF/C, 7-0, Benetton Treviso
”Ultra-skilled big, has ability to play inside and out. Played on high level internationally.”

Morey appears to really like Motiejunas, as he has scouted him a great deal, and was making excuses for him when he had a bad workout over in Europe a week ago. Also interesting is that Motiejunas was not on the green room invite list (which i think is a very good indication of lottery picks), but he is on Rosas' list of top players. I wonder how high the Rockets have him on their draft board. Word is that he really impressed yesterday at his workout with the Jazz, and could be off the board by 12.

Seven · Jun 21, 2011

Aruba77 said: ↑

Donatas Motiejunas, PF/C, 7-0, Benetton Treviso
”Ultra-skilled big, has ability to play inside and out. Played on high level internationally.”

Morey appears to really like Motiejunas, as he has scouted him a great deal, and was making excuses for him when he had a bad workout over in Europe a week ago. Also interesting is that Motiejunas was not on the green room invite list (which i think is a very good indication of lottery picks), but he is on Rosas' list of top players. I wonder how high the Rockets have him on their draft board. Word is that he really impressed yesterday at his workout with the Jazz, and could be off the board by 12.
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He's certainly very skilled and I hope if we draft him at 14, he'll show more desire in the NBA. After hearing David Blatt's comments on him, I'm not sure he has the drive. I'm worried he develops into Yi-Jianlian--extremely skilled player lacking intensity. What's worse is that his body language doesn't suggest otherwise.

I think the better pick would be trading up for Jonas Valanciunas or Vesley.

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