Jenneral Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Rank 1-10 who has the highest chance of being a bust (1 being the highest, 10 being the lowest). Must use each rank once. Voting is for top 10 picks. only. 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (10)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (1)3) Thunder - James Harden (9)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (3)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (6)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (8)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (2)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (5)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (7)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (10)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (3)3) Thunder - James Harden (9)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (4)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (1)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (6)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (5)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (8)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (7)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (10)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (3)3) Thunder - James Harden (9)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (7)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (2)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (4)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (1)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (5)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (8)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (6) Edited June 29, 2009 by Confidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jckund Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Stephen Curry to be a bust?!? I seriously doubt that, especially seeing how his dad (a similar player) made a pretty great career for himself. And to see DeRozan and Jennings having a less chance of being a bust than Curry? Sorry man, I strongly disagree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (9)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (2)3) Thunder - James Harden (7)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (8)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (1)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (6)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (4)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (7)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (7)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Stephen Curry to be a bust?!? I seriously doubt that, especially seeing how his dad (a similar player) made a pretty great career for himself. And to see DeRozan and Jennings having a less chance of being a bust than Curry? Sorry man, I strongly disagree with that. Just because his dad played in the league with success doesnt mean that he'll do the same. He can shot the ball there is no question about it, but he way to streaky for me. If you watched some of his games you would know what I'm talking about. As for his defense is concerned he is below average; imo he doesnt have the size to match up to some of the bigger guards in the NBA. He is a decent ball handler not special. I think people are overhyping him to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make It Naaaashty Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (10)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (1)3) Thunder - James Harden (7)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (8)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (7)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (8)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (4)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (5)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (5)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Shaq Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Just because his dad played in the league with success doesnt mean that he'll do the same. He can shot the ball there is no question about it, but he way to streaky for me. If you watched some of his games you would know what I'm talking about. As for his defense is concerned he is below average; imo he doesnt have the size to match up to some of the bigger guards in the NBA. He is a decent ball handler not special. I think people are overhyping him to much. Could end up having similar issues like JJ Redick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Could end up having similar issues like JJ Redick. Yeah, that was actually one guy that I compared his game to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jckund Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Curry is more of an all-around scorer/finisher than JJ, who could just shoot. Maybe people have different expectations for Steph than i do, but I don't expect him to be an all-star or anything. Guys like DeRozan and Jennings seem to be getting so much hype/potential (see: Gerald Green/Martell Webster), whereas Curry is already proven at various college levels and if he can score, he can score. The defenders may be different, but the game isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Shaq Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Curry is more of an all-around scorer/finisher than JJ, who could just shoot. Maybe people have different expectations for Steph than i do, but I don't expect him to be an all-star or anything. Guys like DeRozan and Jennings seem to be getting so much hype/potential (see: Gerald Green/Martell Webster), whereas Curry is already proven at various college levels and if he can score, he can score. The defenders may be different, but the game isn't. No, not an all-star any time soon, I see him having more of a Daniel Gibson type of rookie year. The only thing is, everyone knows Curry can shoot, he's got so much hype around it and the defenders aren't just different, they're a whole lot better and he's coming in with pre-registered hype and pressure. Regardless of if he becomes the player people are saying he'll be or if he's a "bust" I think he won't have a great first year and he'll struggle at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great iBoldin Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Curry is more of an all-around scorer/finisher than JJ, who could just shoot. Maybe people have different expectations for Steph than i do, but I don't expect him to be an all-star or anything. Guys like DeRozan and Jennings seem to be getting so much hype/potential (see: Gerald Green/Martell Webster), whereas Curry is already proven at various college levels and if he can score, he can score. The defenders may be different, but the game isn't. The NBA game is totally different then the Southern Conference in the NCAA. There are no polished defenders that are ever going to carve a NBA career from that conference. Curry is too frail to slash, drive or penetrate in the NBA, he's going to get eaten alive by even decent defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadillak Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (2)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (1) - always will be a shot-blocker at the very least, though3) Thunder - James Harden (9)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (6)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (10)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (8)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (7)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (3)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (5)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (4) Edited June 30, 2009 by kadillak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenneral Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Glad to see everyone can read and used all numbers 1-10. /sarcasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoneOtherThan... Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Don't like the disrespecting of Curry. Dick V shares my opinion that Curry is clearly the 2nd best player in the draft. This talk about his body is getting ridiculous. Too many times have short/skinny guards got knocked on while coming into the league, only to then prove everyone wrong. 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (10)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (1)3) Thunder - James Harden (7)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (8)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (3)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (6)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (9)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (2)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (4)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenneral Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Curry is a small, one dimensional player. I just don't think he fits in well with the NBA style of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoneOtherThan... Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 One dimensional in what way? The kid isn't just a shooter offensively. He can handle the ball, is a decent passer, can slash and he doesn't even need the rock to get his. He is excellent on and off the ball. I'm afraid that the Warriors might ruin his career, the kid has potential for days IMO. He would have been better served playing with Antoni and the Knicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (9)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (1)3) Thunder - James Harden (7)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (10)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (3)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (8)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (5)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (2)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (6)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (4) I took Blake off a 10 just because no one thinks he could even possibly be a bust...so that would mean he has to achieve greatness not to be considered a bust. Hasheem Thabeet definately may never develop, but he could also be a dominant interior force. He could be boom or bust. I think Evans will actually end up being right up there with Griffin as the best from this draft class five years down the road. Top 5 players from this draft (just the top 10) in five years:1. Griffin2. Evans3. Thabeet4. Harden5. Rubio Edited June 30, 2009 by JYD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse The Body Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (10)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (5)3) Thunder - James Harden (8)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (3)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (9)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (4)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (2)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (7)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (6)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camby23Land Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (8)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (5)3) Thunder - James Harden (7)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (9)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (3)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (10)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (2)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (4)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (1)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurbyFX Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 How could you say Thabeet will be top 5 player in 5 years when you have him as #1 bust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camby23Land Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 High risk, high reward... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klashnekoff Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (10)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (1)3) Thunder - James Harden (9)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (6)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (3)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (5)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (8)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (2)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (4)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (7) Yes i put Curry at 8th. This guy will surprise people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 How could you say Thabeet will be top 5 player in 5 years when you have him as #1 bust?He's either going to be great, or flat out awful. I think he will be more towards the great size. Seeing him play in person made me a believer. High risk, high reward...Exactly. He will either really succeed, or fall flat on his face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 1) Clippers - Blake Griffin (4)2) Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet (9)3) Thunder - James Harden (8)4) Kings - Tyreke Evans (7)5) Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio (6)6) Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn (3)7) Warriors - Stephen Curry (5)8) Knicks - Jordan Hill (1)9) Raptors - DeMar DeRozan (10)10) Bucks - Brandon Jennings (2) I don't understand why a lot of people have Thabeet as a bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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