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[Chron] Rockets exec. sizes up top prospects

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by J.R., Jun 23, 2010.

  1. J.R.

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    Rockets vice president of player personnel Gersson Rosas offers a scouting report of 20 top draft prospects (in alphabetical order):

    Solomon Alabi, C, Florida State
    "Center with true size. Strong defensive component. Plus overall rebounder. Good motor. Solid approach."

    Cole Aldrich, C, Kansas
    "Elite defensive big. Productive rebounder. Professional approach. Winning and productive career."

    Al-Farouq Aminu, PF, Wake Forest
    "Explosive combo forward. Great in open court. Young underclassmen with upside."

    James Anderson, SG/SF, Oklahoma State
    "Strong offensive wing. Plus shooter with range. Solid defender. Plus athlete."

    Luke Babbitt, SF, Nevada
    "Versatile combo forward. Productive scorer. Solid rebounder. Underclassmen with productive college career."

    Avery Bradley, PG, Texas
    "Athletic combo guard. Very good defender. Above average shooter. Underclassmen with upside."

    DeMarcus Cousins, C, Kentucky
    "Big with impressive skill package. Aggressive offensive game. Elite rebounder. Strong defensive impact."

    Ed Davis, PF, North Carolina
    "Young, athletic big. Strong defensive game. Developing offensive player. Comes from impressive pedigree."

    Derrick Favors F/ C, Georgia Tech
    "Athletic big with high upside, impressive combination of size and athleticism. Elite finisher. Great shot blocker."

    Paul George, SF, Fresno State
    "Big wing with skill package. Above average shooter. Defensive tools. Underclassmen with upside."

    Gordon Hayward, SF/PF, Butler
    "Big wing with playmaking ability. High IQ. Knows how to play. Solid shooter coming off impressive college season."

    Xavier Henry, SG, Kansas
    "One of youngest prospects in draft. Elite shooter with deep range. Solid defender. Strong, athletic background."

    Wesley Johnson, SF, Syracuse
    "Explosive wing. Great size. Shooter with deep range. Great approach."

    Greg Monroe, C/PF, Georgetown
    "Offensive big with strong skill package. Elite passer. Solid rebounder. Underclassmen with impressive, more mature game."

    Daniel Orton, C, Kentucky
    "Young big with upside. Strong defensive ability. Above average rebounder."

    Patrick Patterson, PF, Kentucky
    "Productive offensive player. Above average rebounder. Solid defender. High IQ."

    Evan Turner, G, Ohio State
    "Productive playmaking wing. Elite handler, passer. Top overall rebounder for his position. Great approach, winning qualities."

    Ekpe Udoh, PF, Baylor
    "Athletic shot blocker. Developing offensive game. Michigan transfer coming off impressive season. Mature kid with great approach."

    John Wall, G, Kentucky
    "Elite point guard, top of his position in size, speed and athleticism. Great attacker and finisher. High level defensive impact."

    Hassan Whiteside, PF/C, Marshall
    "Elite shot blocker. Skilled offensive ability. Above average shooting touch. Intriguing combination of size, athleticism."
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  2. roslolian

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    I'll go out on a limb here, and highlight the players he sees as having "elite" qualities:

    Cole Aldrich
    Cousins
    Favors
    Xavier Henry
    Greg Monroe
    Evan Turner
    Hassan Whiteside
    John Wall

    ^If we stay at 14 and draft one of these guys then we all know Rosas dropped hints during this interview.
     
  3. W22_STREAK

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    IF WE STAY AT 14, THEN THE ONLY WAY TO GO IS AVERY BRADLEY.

    AVERY BRADLEY OR BUST.

    COLE ALDRICH? NO THANKS.

    ID RATHER JUST GO GET BIEDRINS FROM THE WARRIORS. FIRESALE INDEED THEY WILL BE HAVING
     

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