Rank these players as if the Rox are drafting one of them

Fazekas is a good for this team, but I'm afraid that he might turn out to be another Dan Langhi. Hansbrough is a solid inside presence and can pull down boards. I'd be happy with either of these guys. Otherwise, take a PG.

 

would be weird to have another chinese player in the front court.

just dont see it happening even if he did slip that far.

 

Of those, I'd want Splitter, Hansbrough, and Fazekas, in that order. Of the ones I've seen play (all but Yi and Smith) Splitter has the most potential. Hansbrough might be the best fit, though. But I think there's a player that's perhaps an even better fit, Mario Boggan. Boggan's an even bigger and stronger version of Paul Milsap. That kind of player will always have a spot in the NBA.

 

There's a video in this article on Splitter. It might be highlights I don't know since it doesn't play in my browser.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3365622,00.html

 

No Spitter please. This dude has already peaked and isn't going to be a good NBA player. The scouts have been watching him for a very long time (hoow many times has he pulled out of the draft) and he's all over the map every year. I really don't like any of those guys honestly

 

trade up for Acie.

 

Out of all the players I've seen play:
1. Hansbrough
2. Nick Fazekas
3. Jason Smith
4. Davis
I have not seen Splitter and I've only seen clips from Yi. Yi looks good and he's got some potential and height. I'd like to see him suit up next to Yao.

 

From what I remember from scouting reports Splitter could work next to Yao (good rebounder, decent midrange jump shot, good passer) and is a more realistic pick for us when it gets to our turn to draft. Only concern is this guy's had some injuries, and every year for the past 3 years, his stock seems to keep on dropping in scout's eyes. I don't think Yi is anywhere in our range. Draft Express, NBAdraft.net, and ESPN all have him as a mid-lottery pick right now, with his stock rising.

I wouldn't mind trading pick for a veteran PG if JVG were to return though. PG is our weakest link by far.

 

Hansbrough is listed at 6'9". I think he is too small to play PF in the NBA, and way too slow to play SF. He is one of those in betweeners that may do well in some scenarios but may have extreme difficulties against playoff rosters. His outside shot can help alot on a team that plays small and fast.

 

Why is 6'9" too small for PF? If Chucky is 6'9 instead of 6'6 he would be a great PF for rockets. It all depend on the person. How tall is Wallace Ben?

 

I've noticed this too. It's definitely disappointing for a draft they're trying to hype up as the next 2003 draft.

 

yea thats how I see Hansbrough as well, but with a decent mid-range jumper

 

He is a decent player but I don't think he has any chance of keeping up with Amare or Diaw. They are much too fast for him. He can't defend against Dirk either even though he isn't very quick.

 

precisely

actually, if te Rockets drafted him I would be quite upset
I know alot of people think he is good but I really dont think he will have alot of success in the NBA. Perhaps I am one of the few who feels this way.

 

you wont be able to guard dirk with a prototypical power forward. you have to use a big small forward like shane. the only true power forwards i think could actually guard dirk are bosh and garnett. i dont know what dirks numbers are against them, but theyre the first that come to mind.

 

I think he can keep up with Diaw, but not Amare. Having said that, there are not many players that can keep up with those two in the first place. I wouldn't be completely disappointed if we drafted Hansborough. He is a Chuck Hayes type with a better offensive game. I think he fits pretty well next to Yao.

What is our projected draft pick this year?

 

Not alot on Jason Smith here, I only saw him play twice and both times he had a huge size advantage on the other player. Still, he did face the basket and shoot effectively, but wasn't really challenged. He'd be a nice pickup I think, but hes a project, and I don't know if he could contribute much next year.

Of the players that are likely to be there Hansbrough and Fazekas seem the most likely to come in and give min. right away. I think either guy could play pretty solidly with Yao on the court. Fazekas could work the pick and pop game with T-Mac, where as Hansbrough would likely be more of a Chuck Hayes type roller. I guess I'd choose Fazekas since he adds more an element that we don't already have and seems more likely to eventually give min. at center.

It doesn't seem likely that Splitter or McRoberts would be available to the Rockets by the time they pick, but of those two I definitely like McRoberts better. Of Splitter its hard to get a sense because all I've seen are clips of his best and worse plays. I have seen projections of McRoberts falling down to the twenties, but they also have alot of kids in them that likely won't declare. I like him the most of all the non-elite bigs in the draft because he has great basketball sense and reminds me of a David Lee type with more ability on the offensive end.