The best way to predict the future . . .

[42N8Bounce]

Tony Wroten, imo, is going to be that PG that 5 years from now people go "how did he last to #25 (or whatever)?" I'd love to get him.

2nd round: O'Quinn, Kim English, Plumlee?

Tony Wrotten is an interesting one. This program has his at 32. It compares him to Bryant Stith, Bob Sura, and Rick Fox. If he's going to succeed at the NBA level, he'll have to clean up his turnovers - 3.8 assists to 3.9 turnovers. I'm guessing a team will grab him somewhere between 25-35.

This program has Kim English at #35. It compares him to Kenny Thomas, Lucious Harris and Anthony Parker. Not a bad second round choice. He'll probably be available when Portland picks at #40.

 

[42N8Bounce]

Over the past couple of weeks, I've been working on refining this program. I've modified the players available in the selection database, and it now has over 600 players that it uses as a comparison. I've uploaded the newest files.

Here are the top 25:
1. Anthony Davis
2. Jae Crowder
3. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
4. Damian Lillard
5. Jared Sullinger
6. Draymond Green
7. Royce White
8. Terrence Jones
9. Bradley Beal
10. John Henson
11. Thomas Robinson
12. Terrence Ross
13. Tyler Zeller
14. Dion Waiters
15. John Jenkins
16. Will Barton
17. Moe Harkless
18. Tyshawn Taylor
19. Arnett Moultrie
20. Marcus Denmon
21. Quincy Miller
22. Kendall Marshall
23. Herb Pope
24. Maalik Wayns
25. Perry Jones

Others of note:
29. Austin Rivers
33. Andre Drummond
34. Tony Wroten
37. Meyers Leonard
38. Harrison Barnes
39. Jeremy Lamb

My thoughts:
Lillard's numbers are solid, even taking into account his age and school.
Sullinger is ranked high, but his medical situation concerns me. Being a Blazer fan, I can't handle any more injured players.
Royce White really intrigues me. He could really be a sleeper.
Bradley Beal and Thomas Robinson's number surprised me a bit that they came in as solid starters. Nothing more. I guess that is good, but you would expect more being drafted in the top 4.
Jeremy Lamb's numbers really dropped as compared to the previous results. I'd be concerned with drafting him.
Austin River's came in as a 'backup'. His 43% fg is not impressive.
Harrison Barnes is the biggest surprise for me. Quite low.
Jae Crowder's number look solid. He's still in that #2 slot. I have a hard time believing he's the second best person in the draft, but I am curious to see how his game will translate to the pros.

I'm changing my vote - If we keep #6 and #11, I'm hoping for Damian Lillard and Royce White. At #40 and #41 I'm hoping for Jae Crowder and Herb Pope. I don't think John Jenkins or Draymond Green will drop that low.

Tomorrow should be fun!

 

[jlprk]

Radical. Cool. After the draft, post that final mock with 2 new columns, actual draft position, and difference between actual and your prediction.