Post by NOLa. on Nov 8, 2013 12:14:11 GMT -6
Did a quick analysis on what I think are the top 10 players in this 1991 Sim League Draft Class.
Actual
1. Dikimbe Mutumbo - Miami Heat
Heavily favorite to be the first pick and why not? Potential All Star and DPOY candidate, might already be a walking double-double waiting to explode. Gives the Heat an impressive core group of players with Gary Payton and Mutumbo.
2. Larry Johnson - Los Angeles Lakers
Explosive scoring forward walks into a good situation with KJ leading the team. Personal favorite to win the ROY before being picked by the Lakers, now upgraded to a lock. Owner has acquired another draft pick after selecting LJ, is another front piece addition looming?
3. Steve Smith - Detroit Pistons
Detroit picks up Smith to pair with Miller to give one of the league's most entertaining duo. At the third spot this was a solid pick, but the owner probably wished that there was a PF worth taking in the Top 3.
4. Kenny Anderson - Houston Rockets
Lost the lottery but picks up the most balanced guard and maybe player in the draft. Unfortunately has a problem due to an overload of talent at the PG position and needs to shed one of those three for another position.
5. Dale Davis - San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs front office couldn't pass up the opportunity to add a young and talented C that will clean up the boards and anchor the post. Good pickup for the team as their current starting C is getting up there in age with no depth.
6. Terrell Brandon - Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle has been pushing trade block trying to move Isaiah Thomas for another top talent asset at another position. Either the team is investing for the future or has a trade lined up. Good pickup and solid PG for seasons to come, will just take time.
7. Stacey Augmon - Indianapolis Pacers
The Pacers add a young defensive stud to their group of skilled, but aging, wings. All the more reason to draft him, but the trade was impressive and Stacey was picked at excellent value. Might be 6th man for now but teaming with Ewing is too irresistible!
8. Stanley Roberts - Los Angeles Lakers
Called it earlier but it was obviously coming. Lakers trade away their lone C earlier today and tonight officially drafted Big Bully Roberts from LSU and walk away (for now) with an excellent class led by Larry Johnson.
9. Chris Gatling - Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies pair up athletic Chris Gatling with Brad Daughtery (Chris Daughtry new pair's nickname) and solidify their frontcourt presence against the Western Conference. Will take time to develop but has the luxury of easing into the league.
10. Billy Owens - Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers passed up developing prospect SF Rick Fox for the balanced Syracuse forward Owens that might start Day 1. A capable scorer on the court that will improve on the offensive end and stay the same on defense.
11. Bobby Phils - Philadelphia 76ers
Bobby dropped out of the Top 10 but didn't last much longer than that. The 76ers front office pulled the trigger on this prospect SG from Southern that may not see much playing time early on, but with time will grow into a top guard.
12. Bison Dele - Houston Rockets
The Rockets dealt away PG Kenny Smith for this pick to free up room for #4 pick Kenny Anderson. Bison Dele, interesting name, was an absolute force in college scorng 25 points and raking in 11 rebounds. Interesting to see if he gets close to the production here.
13. Rick Fox - Toronto Raptors
Really good pick by the Raptors in terms of need and best player available, Fox will need a few seasons to develop into the elite 3&D player he is capable of. Rebounding is questionable at he SF spot but Toronto usually has a more-than capable frontcourt in doing so.
14. Darrell Armstrong - Phoenix Suns
The Suns were vocally disappointed in their guards production this past season so it was no surprise when they decided to draft the developing scoring PG Armstrong. Good outside scoring threat to complement Hakeems inside presence.
15. Luc Longley - Seattle SuperSonics
The Sonics are the third team, all from the West, that possessed 2 picks in the Top 15. With an aging frontcourt led by Smith, the Austalian will see plenty of court time early on while easing into a full time starter a season or two from now.
16. Greg Anthony - New Jersey Nets
Anthony picked right here was an absolutely great value pick for Nets. This PG may not be a reliable scorer any time soon but with training can become an on-court leader and game manager while providing decent defensive effort. Good pick up.
Called it earlier but it was obviously coming. Lakers trade away their lone C earlier today and tonight officially drafted Big Bully Roberts from LSU and walk away (for now) with an excellent class led by Larry Johnson.
9. Chris Gatling - Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies pair up athletic Chris Gatling with Brad Daughtery (Chris Daughtry new pair's nickname) and solidify their frontcourt presence against the Western Conference. Will take time to develop but has the luxury of easing into the league.
10. Billy Owens - Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers passed up developing prospect SF Rick Fox for the balanced Syracuse forward Owens that might start Day 1. A capable scorer on the court that will improve on the offensive end and stay the same on defense.
11. Bobby Phils - Philadelphia 76ers
Bobby dropped out of the Top 10 but didn't last much longer than that. The 76ers front office pulled the trigger on this prospect SG from Southern that may not see much playing time early on, but with time will grow into a top guard.
12. Bison Dele - Houston Rockets
The Rockets dealt away PG Kenny Smith for this pick to free up room for #4 pick Kenny Anderson. Bison Dele, interesting name, was an absolute force in college scorng 25 points and raking in 11 rebounds. Interesting to see if he gets close to the production here.
13. Rick Fox - Toronto Raptors
Really good pick by the Raptors in terms of need and best player available, Fox will need a few seasons to develop into the elite 3&D player he is capable of. Rebounding is questionable at he SF spot but Toronto usually has a more-than capable frontcourt in doing so.
14. Darrell Armstrong - Phoenix Suns
The Suns were vocally disappointed in their guards production this past season so it was no surprise when they decided to draft the developing scoring PG Armstrong. Good outside scoring threat to complement Hakeems inside presence.
15. Luc Longley - Seattle SuperSonics
The Sonics are the third team, all from the West, that possessed 2 picks in the Top 15. With an aging frontcourt led by Smith, the Austalian will see plenty of court time early on while easing into a full time starter a season or two from now.
16. Greg Anthony - New Jersey Nets
Anthony picked right here was an absolutely great value pick for Nets. This PG may not be a reliable scorer any time soon but with training can become an on-court leader and game manager while providing decent defensive effort. Good pick up.
17. Robert Pack - Minnesota Timberwolves
Another PG off the board, Pack will be best served as a backup at the PG/SG spot to provide defense on the perimeter for now. With two talented players in their prime at both spots, Pack may be the sixth man for a while.
18. Eric Murdock - Portland Trailblazers
Think this pick got simmed which sucks if anyone had this balanced PG on their list.
