NBA Draft Analysis
2012 NBA Mock Draft, Version 1.0 (Pre-Lottery Edition)
While every team in the lottery can bring their Anthony Davis jersey if they win the first overall pick, the gap between Thomas Robinson, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Andre Drummond is extremely narrow for me and highly intriguing. Read more »
Draft Interview: Scott Machado Of Iona
Despite putting up career-high numbers across the board, Scott Machado felt overlooked and underrated while at Iona and wants NBA executives to know he has an NBA game and can play well against top competition. Read more »
Notes On 2012 Portsmouth
JaMychal Green, Kyle O'quinn, Kevin Murphy, Kim English, Gus Gilchrist and Kyle Weems were amongst the standout prospects at the 2012 Portsmouth Invitational. Read more »
RealGM Interview: Orlando Johnson Of UCSB
Orlando Johnson has the physical makeup of an NBA player at 6’5”, 220 lbs, with a 7’0” wingspan and the ability to score in a variety of ways by shooting from beyond the arc, posting up smaller guards, and by penetrating the lane. Read more »
After Draft Night Slide, Leonard Making Most Of Opportunity
Kawhi Leonard was drafted lower than expected, but it allowed for him to end up as an instant contributor on a title contender. Read more »
The Skyrocketing Value Of Draft Picks
The value of late first round picks has never been higher, as the Warriors, Cavaliers and Rockets all paid premium prices at the deadline for picks that will be in the 20s. Here is why we saw this trend materializing with the new CBA. Read more »
The Many Facets & Unpredictability Of March Madness
While personnel determine scheme in the NBA, college basketball coaches recruit players that fit their schemes. Read more »
The Fredette Lesson
The struggles of Jimmer Fredette illustrates how superb college players are not guaranteed NBA success if they lack skills that provide useful in a complementary role. The example for the 2012 Draft class could become Jared Sullinger. Read more »
Building Upon Minnesota's Core
Kevin Love made a medium-term commitment to the Wolves this week. They'll need to find a defensive-oriented center if they want to take the next step as a team. Read more »
Colleges On NBA Rosters
Duke, Kentucky, UCLA, Texas, Kansas, North Carolina, UConn, Florida and Arizona each begin the 11-12 NBA season with 10 or more players on NBA rosters. Read more »
The Increased Importance Of Accumulating Draft Picks
The most important assets in the post-lockout NBA are players making less than they are actually worth: superstars whose salaries are capped and young players on rookie contracts. Read more »
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