3. Oklahoma Cty Thunder – James Harden 6-5 222 SG Arizona St. So.
# Birthday: 8/26/89
# NBA Position: Shooting Guard
# Class: Sophomore
# Ht: 6-5
# Wt: 222
# Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
# High School: Artesia
NBA Comparison: Manu Ginobili/Brandon Roy
Strengths: Very smooth and crafty wing player Used his sophomore season to add new dimensions to his game, and he proved to be a steady and consistent scoring threat One of the most mature and NBA ready players of his class He has great feel and understanding of the game, knows when he has to be a facilitator and when he has to take over the scoring load As much as he brings in terms of scoring, his vision and playmaking ability may be his most impressive attributes He makes great reads and is extremely unselfish Has a developed body that is prepared to handle the rigors he will face in the league In ISO situations he has a variety of deceptive and shifty moves that allow him to get by defenders Out of the triple threat he is difficult to defend because his jab step is long and he sells his shot fake extremely well Off the bounce he incorporates a nice crossover as well as in&out and behind the back dribbles to get into the lane His jumper has shown great improvements, he has added range as well as consistency from the outside His strength is a great asset because he is not afraid to use his body, either on drives or when playing with his back to the basket Has good balance and body control when finishing around the basket He has become a difficult matchup, because he looks to take advantage of mismatches, and enjoys playing with his back to the basket Has a great feel for the ball, on the glass and in the passing lanes
Weaknesses: Ended the season with two very poor performances in the NCAA Tournament, which has unfairly taken some luster off of a great season (he faced zone defenses on both occasions and it forced him to play out of his comfort zone) Does not posses the great size that many have at his position His leaping ability and quickness are only marginal, which forces him into tough and contested drives and makes it hard for him to get by people Even though he has worked on his drives going right, he is still not nearly as comfortable and effective as he needs to be Defenders have a much easier time cutting of his driving lanes when he does go right His midrange game will need to become more polished, his ability to make shots off the dribble before the helpside D rotates will be key He has become turnover prone at 3.4 per game, but this is mostly a result of being asked to do too much
Borko Popic – 5/17/2009
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57. Phoenix Suns – Emir Preldzic 6-8 220 SG/SF Slovenia Intl.
* The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired the draft rights to forward Emir Preldzic, the 57th overall pick of the 2009 NBA Draft, from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for cash considerations.
# Birthday: 6/9/87
# NBA Position: SG/SF
# Class: International
# Ht: 6-8
# Wt: 220
# Team: Fenerbahce Ulker
# Hometown: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Stevan Petrovic – 1/25/2008
Strengths: Preldzic possesses good shooting touch and a nice feel for the game … Very long and fundamentally skilled young player … He can hit 3 point shots as well as mid-range jumpers with accuracy (good spot-up shooter) … His shooting touch and mechanics are fluid. Emir can handle the ball in the open court and be a point forward when needed or push the ball in the fast-break; He can also drive the ball well and has sufficient ball handling skills … He reads the defense and defenders well and recognizes when to drive to the basket and when to pull up for the jump-shot … He shows good body control while driving to the basket … Showing some slashing ability. A team player who sees the court well and knows how to make the right pass … His length and quick reflexes helps him to be active on the boards (anticipates where the ball is going to land well). Moves well laterally and has quick feet.
Weaknesses: A tweener. His lack of a true position hurts his chances … Very skinny player for his size … Lack of both upper and lower body strength really hurts him offensively and defensively too … Mediocre athletic ability at his best … Doesnt like contact or to bang under the basket for position, which also hurts his ability to post up. His frame is average and may be a guy that loses mobility with added weight … Has to become a more consistent shooter Offensively he must work on his inside game and find his go-to move.
Notes: Born in Bosnia but grew up in Slovenia and a Slovenian citizen. Had his coming out party at the 2006 U20 Euro Championships leading Slovenia to 3rd place (Bronze) finish averaging 20.3 ppg (2nd overall).
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By the 200506 season Wade had developed into one of the most prominent players in the NBA and was elected to his second All-Star Game. In the 2006 NBA All-Star Game, Wade made the game winning put-back off of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Allen Iverson’s missed shot, to lead the East to a 122120 victory over the West. He scored 20 points on 9/11 field goals in 30 minutes of play. He finished the 200506 regular season averaging 27.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.95 steals per game.
Against the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2006 NBA Playoffs, Wade shook off a few injuries that scared Heat fans, including a severely bruised hip in Game 5.[20] Returning late in the half, Wade resurrected his team by scoring 15 of his 28 points while suffering from intense pain, leading the Heat to the much-needed 32 series lead. After this, Wade successfully led his team to the 2006 NBA Finals, despite suffering from flu-like symptoms in game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Detroit Pistons. He put up a double-double with 14 points and 10 assists in that game, including an 8-point flurry to close out the third quarter that put the game out of reach.
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Darren Collison scores a game-high 25 points as the Hornets topple the Celtics at home.
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Baron Davis’ star-crossed early Clippers career took another unsettling twist Friday when he suffered another injury, leaving the game against the Nuggets because of a sore left hip.
If Kobe’s Mo-Pod gets a bookend at the end of this season, it wouldn’t be unprecedented. He’d be the 10th player in NBA history to win consecutive MVP awards joining Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan and Steve Nash.
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Visit http://www.nba.com/video for more highlights. Kobe Bryant’s hot start and crucial defensive play and score in the final minute helped the Los Angeles Lakers keep the series alive Sunday night with a win in Game 5.
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Zach Randolph of the Memphis Grizzlies accidentally scores one for the Lakers! Does Kobe get an assist? Please Visit http://www.NBA.com
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Exclusive SHAUN TAI Films (in HD, High Definition) coverage of the Golden State Warriors 2009 Draft Party that took place Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Gordon Biersch Brewery on 2 Harrison Street in the heart of the City, San Francisco, California.
The FREE event featured a special Q&A with Stephen Curry, the Warriors 2009 draft pick, the beautiful Warriors Girls, raffle prizes and much more!
The Warriors selected Curry with the No. 7 pick in the NBA Draft Thursday, adding a pure shooter to the mix for a youthful franchise committed to returning to the playoffs in the powerful Western Conference.
“He’s a guy who’s going to fit in quite nicely with the style of play here,” said new Golden State general manager Larry Riley, who was pleasantly surprised Curry hadn’t already been chosen. “I was concerned at one time that we might not be able to get him. I thought he might go ahead of us but as the draft turned out, it came to our favor.”
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It all started with the dream of two passionate guys named Dan Gordon and Dean Biersch. This dream of exceptional beer and delicious food became a reality on July 6, 1988 when the first Gordon Biersch opened in Palo Alto, California. Acquired by Big River Brewing Company in 1999, Gordon Biersch now has 27 locations in 16 states and Washington D.C. The Gordon Biersch heritage of superior beer, great food and good times are now served up fresh daily in locations stretching coast to coast and across the Pacific to Honolulu.
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55. Portland Trail Blazers – Patrick Mills 6-0 175 PG St. Mary’s So.
# Birthday: 8/11/88
# NBA Position: Point Guard
# Class: Sophomore
# Ht: 6-0
# Wt: 175
# Hometown: Canberra, Australia
# High School: AIS
NBA Comparison: Damon Stoudamire/Fat Lever
Strengths: Mills is a tremendously quick PG with good ball-handling skills … A tremendous competitor who rises to the challenge in big situations. He proved that he is very difficult to stop at the open court and loves pushing the ball (vs. USA at the Olympics) … A fundamentally sound and skilled player. Mills is always looking to score and he is more of a shoot first-pass second PG 18.4 PPG … Has a quick first step … Possesses a good outside jump-shot as well as NBA range … Solid mechanics on his shot … Sets up his defender well to get open when coming off the screens; if he sets his body and feet are squared to the basket he is difficult to stop (vs. Gonzaga 6-8 for 3PT) … Mills can create shots off the dribble at any time due to his ball handling ability and his cross-over … Has a good ability to play the pick and roll with a big man and making the right choices, helped by his quickness and passing skills … Possesses solid passing ability and court vision; can find open teammates cutting to the basket or passing the ball to the low post 3.9 APG … Defensively he is very tough and has long arms that helps him get steals (does a good job of playing passing lanes) 2.2 SPG. Good leader on the floor. A tremendous FT shooter .859% … Possesses great International experience playing on Australian National Team in the Olympics (where he was the surprise leading scorer) as well as FIBA U19 World Championship … A tremendous character guy who teams see as a perfect back up PG …
Weaknesses: Lack of size and strength … Not a true PG at this point as he is better at scoring than running a team … Relies too much on his outside shot and can be a very inconsistent shooter .338 3PT% … Takes too many contested and wild shots … Questionable decision maker. Has to do a better job of attacking the rim and finishing under pressure … Avoids contact under the basket …
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Visit http://www.nba.com/video for more highlights. Watch as the 2008 Draft Lottery comes down to the top three teams — the Heat, T-Wolves and Bulls.
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