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Jabari Parker, the first pick of the 2014 NBA Draft?

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  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    I am never impressed by a player dominating High School Players
    Sure they are a man among boys
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    that does not mean they ready for the NBA

    Rocket River
     
    #41 Rocket River, Jun 30, 2012
  2. Grape_Swisha281

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    He looks more like Jabari Parker to me.. :D
     
    #42 Grape_Swisha281, Jun 30, 2012
  3. Yung-T

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    Wiggins&Randle are projected to go higher than him, he's not #1.
     
    #43 Yung-T, Jul 1, 2012
  4. Yung-T

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    Wiggins and Randle will be #1 and #2 imo.
     
    #44 Yung-T, Jul 1, 2012
  5. airbulllard

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    That highlight clip reminded me of Rudy Gay. He's got pretty good footwork and form on his jumper, and seems to finish pretty well. I'll be looking for this kid in a couple years.
     
    #45 airbulllard, Jul 1, 2012
  6. Shroopy2

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    The "Felipe Lopez" element.

    Have seen it all before. Super duper blue chip prep stars projected as the next great who turn merely good on the next levels.

    NBA stopped drafting high school players for a reason. The Ndudi Ebi, Darius Miles, Sebastian Telfair types don't always translate. They offset the Kobe and Lebron types.

    But I think Parker has potential to be good
     
    #46 Shroopy2, Jul 1, 2012
  7. Honey Bear

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    Might have something to do with the requirement of 1 year of college basketball.
     
    #47 Honey Bear, Jul 1, 2012
  8. Clutch

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    Andrew Wiggins won't be in the same draft if we're talking about one-and-done situations. Wiggins is the High School Class of 2014 -- he's currently #1 of that class at Rivals and ESPN.

    As far as the Class of 2013, Jabari Parker is #1 at both Rivals and ESPN. Julius Randle is #3 (Rivals) and #2 (ESPN). He does look good though, and being a 6-foot-9 power forward, that may be Morey's #1.

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  9. Pull_Up_3

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    well he has the traveling down at :55

    so hes taking the right steps to being the next letravel
     
    #49 Pull_Up_3, Jul 1, 2012
  10. Han Solo

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    Parker looks like Paul Pierce...i'd rather wait and tank when Andrew Wiggins comes out.
     
    #50 Han Solo, Jul 1, 2012
  11. rocketblaze

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    Both kids definitely look like they have great talent. But its always hard to judge talent at the high school level. I mean just look back at Perry Jones III tapes from high school, the guy was other worldly. But ended up going late in the 1st round. So its hard to see exactly where they'll go.

    With that said I would much rather be a player in the 2013 NBA Draft then in the 2014. All the high upside Center's in 2013(Noel, Zeller, Austin and Gobert), make it a much more appealing draft to me.
     
    #51 rocketblaze, Jul 1, 2012
  12. Yung-T

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    You're right with Wiggins being 2014, although I still expect Randle to get picked ahead of Parker.
     
    #52 Yung-T, Jul 1, 2012
  13. aelliott

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    Yes he did (although Feigan reports we would have taken MKG instead if he were available). I would have loved to have Drummond and taken a chance on his potential.

    I wasn't implying that Drummond wasn't a good prospect. Rather that he was no longer the lock to go #1. Alot can change in a year.
     
    #53 aelliott, Jul 1, 2012
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    Andrew Wiggins is the Real Deal. Kid would be one of the GOAT. Once in a decade prospect.
     
    #54 713, Jul 1, 2012
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    Julius Randle

    http://nbadraft.net/players/julius-randle


    NBA Comparison: Chris Webber


    Strengths: Strong body ... Has a high skill level for a high school sophomore ... Excels at facing up and putting the ball on the floor ... Very good finisher around the basket ... Can step out and hit shots all the way to college 3pt. range ... Can play with his back to the basket but prefers face up game ... A good kid with a great work ethic ...

    Weaknesses: While very solid, especially considering his age, not a jaw dropping physical specimen type of athlete ... Doesn't play on the box as much as he should, too perimeter oriented. Should focus a little more on refining his post game which will really be his bread and butter as he gets older ... Settles for too many jumpers at times instead of imposing his will inside ... Too left hand dominant. Needs to work at using his right hand better ...

    Notes: Considered by many to be the top player in the 2013 class ...Measured 6'9 (in shoes) 243 lbs, with a 6'10 wingspan at the 2011 LeBron James Skills Academy.



    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jK8nbkYEKIY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #55 ObamaFan, Jul 1, 2012
  16. TheRealist137

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    We all know how much stock NBAdraft.net comparison has

    DESHAWN STEVENSON

    NBA Comparison: Michael Jordan

    Strengths: Special player. Extremly gifted athlete. Great ball handler. Very advanced shooter and scorer for his age. A showstopper. Can play the 1 or 2. Won the McDonald's High School dunk contest. Super character. As NBA ready as any HS player in his class.

    Weaknesses: Tries to do too much at times. Learning how to be a consumate team player, something his idol Kobe still must learn himself. Gets criticized for being too fancy, still has alot of basketball to learn.
    http://nbadraft.net/players/deshawn-stevenson
     
    #56 TheRealist137, Jul 1, 2012
  17. Yung-T

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    If Stevenson would've been coached by Phil Jackson he would've been greater than MJ, man...
     
    #57 Yung-T, Jul 1, 2012
  18. SuperBeeKay

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    carry at :37 mark
     
    #58 SuperBeeKay, Jul 1, 2012
  19. Yung-T

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    Who gives a sh.., you one of these guys that always says "he travelled" when commenting in youtube videos?
     
    #59 Yung-T, Jul 1, 2012
  20. johnnydeezy1

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    randle looks like a more athletic and faster version of terrence jones. I think he's gonna be a small forward in the future though.
     
    #60 johnnydeezy1, Jul 1, 2012
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