Ricky Rubio – 2009 NBA Draft
5. Minnesota Timberwolves – Ricky Rubio 6-5 190 PG Spain Intl.
# Birthday: 10/21/90
# NBA Position: Point Guard
# Class: International
# Ht: 6-5
# Wt: 190
# Team: DKV Joventut
# Hometown: El Masnou, Spain
NBA Comparison: Jose Calderon/Steve Nash
Strengths: One of the purest point guards to come around in a while His vision and ability to deliver precise passes make him the ultimate distributor Has good size for the position, allowing him to survey the court over top of defenses A great and natural feel for the game allows him to see plays before they materialize, keeping him one step ahead of the opposition He is extremely good at maintaining his composure when operating in the pick and roll, he does not panic when the defense converges, but rather shows patience and waits to make his reads Loves to split the hedge on a high ball screen to get into the paint Has a wide repertoire of moves off the dribble Knows how to incorporate head, pass and shot fakes to get defenders off balance and to keep them guessing Uses change of speed and direction extremely well, always mixing up the moves and staying unpredictable His shot has come a long way in the last year or so, even to the point where he has become a serious threat from the outside Defesively, he plays with a lot of energy and puts in a great effort to put pressure on the opposing ball handlers Quick hands and terrific anticipation allow him to get his hands on a lot of balls His game is mature beyond his years due to the fact that he has played on the top senior level for a long time He has been on the draft radar for some years and has been able to maintain a fairly high level of play Has shown that he can perform on a big stage by being a key member of the Spanish National team in the Olympics
Weaknesses: Has good speed but lacks the great explosiveness that top tier point guards in the league possses He is forced to shoot high amount of attempts in the paint because his marginal leaping ability makes it difficult for him to finish around the basket Heavily depends on the pick and roll to create his opportunities and does not show a great ability to break down defenders in ISO situations Has gotten better at taking whats open, but his pass first mentality still gets him into trouble as he passes up open shots His jumper is still not a finished product by any means Because it takes him a bit to get his feet set, and his release point is fairly low he still looks like a set shooter Has battled some injuries over the last year, which raises the question of durability and whether he will be able to handle the rigors of an 82 game season His game has been up and down this season after coming back from his injury (Had a better overall season last year) His performance on the international scene does not guarantee his game will translate well to the NBA Is also a bit of a risk because of his high buyout and because he has hinted at staying overseas if he doesnt go to the right team
Borko Popic – 6/15/2009
Duration : 0:7:37
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Categories: NBA Injuries Tags: 1st, 2009, 5th, assists, badalona, barcelona, best, by, comparison, dkv, draft, Drafted, fc, first, highlights, interview, joventud, maravich, minnesota, nba, overall, pete, pick, pistol, plays, prospect, Ricky, round, Rubio, spain, the, timberwolves, top, twolves, wolves
NBA Draft 2010 Top Prospects
A fan video made for the 2010 NBA Draft on June 24 in New York City showing the Top10 Prospects, their hometowns, their high schools and some of their recent basketball highlights. The video material is not mine and I do not take any credits for it. For further information please watch the end scene. The video includes following players:
John Wall, PG from Raleigh, NC
Evan Turner, SG from Chicago, IL
Derrick Favors, PF from Atlanta, GA
DeMarcus Cousins, C from Mobile, AL
Al-Farouq Aminu, SF from Norcross, GA
Wesley Johnson, SF from Corsicana, TX
Cole Aldrich, C from Bloomington, MN
Ekpe Udoh, PF from Edmond, OK
Greg Monroe, C from Harvey, LA
Ed Davis, PF from Richmond, VA
Songs (in the same order in which they appear in the video):
Buena Vista Social Club – Chan Chan
Obie Trice – Got Some Teeth
DMX – Party Up (In Here)
Sade – Smooth Operator
Marley Marl – Droppin’ Science (feat. Craig G) (Marley Marl Remix)
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
Swollen Members – Too Hot
The Notorious B.I.G. – Machine Gun Funk
Kool and the Gang – Summer Madness
Eminem – Remember Me? (feat. RBX & Sticky Fingaz)
Duration : 0:9:58
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Categories: NBA Draft Tags: 2010, Aldrich, Aminu, cousins, Davis, draft, Favors, high, johnson, Monroe, nba, Prospects, school, top, Turner, Udoh, wall
2009 NBA Draft Preview – Point Guards – Jalen Rose on ESPN
http://www.jalenrose.com/
http://twitter.com/jalenrose
Jalen Rose, Steve Lavin, and the ESPN Sportscenter team analyze the top point guards in the 2009 NBA Draft, including Ricky Rubio, Jonny Flynn, Brandon Jennings, Stephen Curry, and Ty Lawson.
Duration : 0:4:20
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Categories: NBA Draft Tags: 2009, brandon, curry, draft, ESPN, flynn, GUARD, Holiday, jalen, jalentv, Jonny, Jrue, nba, Point, Preview:, Ricky, Rose, Rubio, stephen
1996 NBA Draft – 7 – Lorenzen Wright, Memphis
Original coverage of the 1996 NBA Draft.
Duration : 0:2:5
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Categories: NBA Draft Tags: 1996, angeles, basketball, clippers, draft, lorenzen, los, memphis, nba, tigers, wright
DeMarcus Cousins 2009 McDonald’s All-American Interview
Memphis recruit DeMarcus Cousins talks about his commitment to Memphis in light of John Calipari’s departure for Kentucky in addition to his off-court issues and prospects for the NBA. Interview conducted by Jonathan Givony of http://www.DraftExpress.com/ during the media session at the 2009 McDonald’s High School All-American Game.
Duration : 0:2:44
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Categories: Hoop Talks Tags: all american, Calipari, cousins, DeMarcus, draft, DraftExpress, Express, Final, game, high, interview, JOHN, Kentucky, McDonald's, memphis, nba, prospect, school
#1 NBA Draft Pick John Wall Top Ten Plays Before The NBA; Future Washington Wizard
Here is the Washington Wizards #1 Draft pick, John Wall, showing out in high school before the NBA and the University of Kentucky.
Duration : 0:2:2
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Categories: NBA Draft Tags: 2010, basketball, draft, insane, JOHN, Kentucky, nba, of, pick, plays, sick, ten, top, university, wall, washington, wildcats, wizards
2007 NBA Draft Lottery
The year Greg Oden, Kevin Durant, Al Horford, Yi Jianlian, Mike Conley, Jeff Green, Brandan Wright, Joakim Noah, and Al Thornton entered the draft.
Duration : 0:9:45
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June 24th 2010 NBA Draft John Wall Washington Wizards 1st Pick Selection
6/24/2010 – NBA Draft John Wall Washington Wizards 1st Pick Selection.
NEW YORK (AP)—The Washington Wizards selected John Wall with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Thursday.
The SEC player of the year is the first Kentucky player ever chosen first overall. He goes to a Washington team hoping to quickly bounce back after a disastrous season that included Gilbert Arenas’(notes) season-ending suspension for bringing guns into the team locker room.
Wall could replace Arenas as the Wizards’ point guard, or perhaps play alongside him in a potential high-scoring backcourt.
After his name was announced to begin the draft, Wall hugged family members and donned a blue Wizards cap before climbing onto the stage to shake commissioner David Stern’s hand.
The Philadelphia 76ers took national player of the year Evan Turner from Ohio State at No. 2. The notoriously tough Philadelphia fans at Madison Square Garden liked the choice, loudly cheering and chanting “Evan Turner! Evan Turner!”
Duration : 0:10:4
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Categories: NBA Draft Tags: 2010, 24th, draft, first, JOHN, June, Kentucky, nba, pick, selection, wall, washington, wizards
2010 NBA Draft Pick Evan Turner or John Wall NBA 2k10
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Tiago Splitter – 2007 NBA Draft
“With the 28th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft the San Antonio Spurs select…Tiago Splitter of Brazil.”
28. San Antonio Spurs – Tiago Splitter 6-11 240 PF Brazil 1985
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/tiago-splitter
# Birthday: 1/1/85
# NBA Position: Power Forward
# Class: International
# Ht: 6-11
# Wt: 236
# Team: Tau Ceramica
# Hometown: Blumenau, Brazil
NBA Comparison: PJ Brown
Strengths: Few players his size run the court as well as he does Because of this he regularly beats opposing forwards down the court for quick scores Possesses refined post footwork Combine that with Splitters body control and you have someone who has no trouble getting his shot off in the post An above average rebounder Uses his quickness to obtain most rebounds in and out of his position Double teams rarely effect him due to his above average court vision Excels in the high post as he can use his quick first step to drive past most defenders Possess a very good basketball IQ, understands the game His superb mobility enables him to run the fast break with no problems and finish Moves well without the ball and will work to get open Defensively he is blessed with above average lateral movement and long arms Possesses excellent hands that are both quick and soft which helps him on both sides of the ball Shows soft touch around the basket where he can make a good amount of shots via drop-ins, hooks, or put backs.
Weaknesses: Not a prolific offensive player Despite his height and quickness, Splitter is not much of a shot blocker Tends to get frustrated when played physically in the low post This has led some to question his mental toughness Throughout his career he has had health trouble so theres the concern that he could be an injury prone player in the NBAs 82 game schedule Must improve on his upper body strength. How big he can actually get is questionable This impacts him offensively when he fails to finish after contact occurs Despite being one of the most talented players on the court, he tends to defer to teammates and lacks aggressiveness Surprisingly he shows mediocre consistency shooting from mid-range Not a great free throw shooter Still prone to fundamental lapses as he doesnt always secure rebounds which enable easy steals for opposing teams Tends to get out-muscled for rebounding position by stronger opposing forwards.
Duration : 0:2:46
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