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
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
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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Categories: NBA Draft Tags: 2007, Antonio, brazil, ceramica, draft, Drafted, first, highlights, international, nba, pick, prospect, roster, round, San, splitter, Spurs, tau, tiago
2008 NBA Draft- Derrick Rose (High Quality)
Derrick Rose Drafted plus Interview
Duration : 0:4:27
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Categories: NBA Draft Tags: 2008, basketball, beasley, bulls, chicago, Derrick, draft, first, Gundy, JEFF, michael, nba, ncaa, One, pick, Rose, Scott, Stuart, Van
Christian Eyenga – 2009 NBA Draft
30. Cleveland Cavaliers – Christian Eyenga 6-6 210 SG/SF Congo Intl.
* Birthday: 6/22/89
* NBA Position: SG/SF
* Class: International
* Ht: 6-6
* Wt: 210
* Team: DKV Joventut
Strengths: He has played in DKV Joventut for their second team (PRAT – LEB League) most of the year, also had a couple of games in Euroleague and ACB (few minutes) … Athletic and long player with great all-around physical ability … Plays SF most of the time in PRAT -LEB League … Eyenga has improved his overall game tremendously (offensively and defensively) in the past year … His basketball IQ and understanding of the game has risen … Now he is a better decision maker with the ball on the floor and attacks the basket much more (used to be raw) … Has great elevation when going for rebounds or alley-oop situations (he can really get up there) … Eyenga has developed solid shooting mechanics with a nice follow-through and good elevation on his jump-shot; last year he looked like he couldnt shoot the ball at all and now is looking very good at times (PRATA-LEB League). Possesses solid outside range out to 3pt (34% from 3PT). If he hits first few shots from the perimeter in a row he gets very confident and he is very difficult to guard … Eyenga has good balance in his offensive game and almost the same number of outside shots as well as free-throws … Solid free-throw shooter at 72 % from the free-throw line … Good rebounder at both ends of the floor due to his length and athleticism … Can block shots well due to his length and timing … Has all attributes to develop into a very good all-around player in the near future.
Weaknesses: Played most of the time at the PF in past few years and juniors, so still getting familiar with the wing … Lacks experience and fundamentals for NBA … Eyenga is still a raw player offensively and still has trouble beating defenders off the dribble … He is too predictable at times and drives to his right most of the time … He still has lots of room to improve in these areas … Relies too much on his jumping ability when going up for rebounds, needs to work on his positioning and fundamentals … Defensively he has to improve (right now he relies on his athleticism) … Eyenga still needs to work on his jump-shot; must become a more consistent outside shooter and better 3pt shooter as well in order to be offensive threat at the next level …
Stevan Petrovic 5/10/09
-Special thanks to Carlos Frade, assistant coach from Gran Canaria (ACB)
Duration : 0:2:55
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Categories: NBA Draft Tags: 2009, 30th, anicet, by, Cavaliers, cb, Christian, Cleveland, congo, dkv, draft, Drafted, eyenga, first, henk, highlights, joventud, lavodrama, nba, norel, pick, prat, prospect, round, spain, the
NBA, 04/30/10, Kobe scores 32 to beat Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City, First Round, Game 6
NBA Basketball. 04/30/10, Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant. Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant. Russell Westbrook. NBA Playoffs, Western Conference, Game 6
Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Pau Gasol, Ron Artest.
NBA, 04/30/10 – Kobe scores 32 to beat Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City, First Round, Game 6
Duration : 0:2:49
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Categories: NBA Scores Tags: 04, 10, 30, 6, and, beat, first, game, in, kobe, lakers, OKC, round, sportscenter, TiVo
NBA Draft 2009 – First Round 5th Pick (Timberwolves) – Ricky Rubio
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Duration : 0:5:4
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Stephen Curry 2009 NBA Draft Preview – Jalen Rose on ESPN
http://www.jalenrose.com/
http://twitter.com/jalenrose
Jalen Rose, Steve Lavin, and the ESPN Sportscenter team analyze Steph Curry’s game and how well it will translate to the NBA.
Duration : 0:5:15
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Categories: NBA Draft Tags: 2009, analysis, curry, draft, ESPN, first, GUARD, jalen, jalentv, lavin, nba, Preview:, Rose, round, steph, stephen, steve
Grant Hill – NBA Sensation (Part 2 of 5)
Whirlwind Rookie
Janet & Calvin
Grant Henry Hill (born October 5, 1972) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns. As a collegian with Duke University and early in his professional career with the Detroit Pistons, Hill was considered one of the best all-around players in the game, often leading his team in points, rebounds and assists. His stint in the league has been hampered by career-threatening injuries, notably towards the prime of his career.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Hill
Duration : 0:10:58
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Categories: NBA Injuries Tags: 1994, All Star, allstar, alonzo, at, auburn, basketball, best, blaha, brown, calvin, camp, David, debut, detroit, documentary, draft, dumars, dunks, first, game, george, grant, highlights, hill, hills, indianapolis, janet, joe, jordan, larry, letterman, life, michael, mourning, nba, ny, O'Neal, palace, parents, pistons, plays, Rookie, season, sensation, shaq, Shaquille, Stern, story, the, training
Tyreke Evans – 2009 NBA Draft
4. Sacramento Kings – Tyreke Evans 6-5 221 SG Memphis Fr.
# Birthday: 9/19/89
# NBA Position: Shooting Guard
# Class: Freshman
# Ht: 6-5
# Wt: 221
# Hometown: Chester, PA
# High School: American Christian
NBA Comparison: Jamal Crawford/Larry Hughes
Strengths: An extremely smooth and talented guard He has an incredible wingspan, with a very strong and mature body Has proven that he is able to play as a lead guard, but his natural position seems to be as an SG (where he can still be a facilitator, but can look to score more often) Loves playing at a fast pace, where he doesn’t have to worry about play calls but can rather create on the fly Puts constant pressure on the opposing team with his aggressive style Plays with an edge and cockiness that will help him succeed Was thrown into the thick of things from the beginning and he responded with a very nice freshman campaign Playing in a spread offense that is predicated on ISO plays, he has proven that he can break down people off the dribble and get into the lane His vision and passing are extremely advanced, and he’s shown that he can be a reliable distributor Possesses deceptive quickness and has a variety of crafty moves with clever footwork that allow him to get by defenders Has a nice repertoire of counter moves, whether its a crossover, spin, in& out or behind the back dribble In traffic, whether in the half court or in transition, he is very steady and comfortable with his dribble Even though he rarely finishes above the rim, he has a great touch around the basket, and uses his body and finesse to convert on a good percentage Defensively, he has great hands and his wingspan allows him to get deflections at a high rate
Weaknesses: His jumpshot has shown very little progress and he continues to struggle with inconsistent shooting Most of his shooting woes can be directly pointed at his unorthodox release He slings the ball from behind his head, losing sight of it completely at the point of release Must improve his midrange game, his pullup lacks rhythm, often leaving him off balance with varying results A bit of a tweener at this point, does not have the blazing speed or quickness to play as a PG full time, and lacks the vertical explosiveness possessed by the wing players A decent athlete with an unreliable outside shot (a combination that is not ideal for the next level), he will have to rely on his deceptiveness and crafty game off the dribble to get by defenders Has always had the ball in his hands and been allowed to operate freely, will he be able to adapt and still be effective playing off the ball and does he know how to use screens or how to work in a traditional half court set? … Is still prone to tunnel vision, where he seems to forget about his teammates Defensively, he is a bit lackadaisical, and while he does have long arms, because of questionable lateral quickness he will have to work extremely hard to contain the ball on the perimeter The 3.6 TOs per game are a result of both the system he was in, and his out of control play Needs to learn to pick his spots better, rather than attacking into traffic and getting into trouble
Borko Popic – 5/28/2009
Duration : 0:4:36
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