2004 Mock Draft

[noogie_da_sheep]

Yes its too early but here's an interesting one:

http://www.nbadraft.net/index.asp

Andrew Bogut is rated as high as #12

 

[Portmanteau]

I seriously think Bogut will be top 5 by the time the year is through.

As for #1, I'd go with Okafor... but knowing how GMs draft these days it will be Podkolzine (Euro with upside) or Howard (HSer with upside).

 

[Fall Out Boy]

Ivan Chiriaev will be a top 3 selection.

I saw a 5 minute highlight tape of this kid and was amazed.

The guy is a legit 7'1" yet has the ball handling ability of a Jason Kidd.

Will probably be a Detlef Schrempf type in the NBA in time, but will play the point at times as well.

A true freak.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

As it stands, Dwight Howard will go number 1. As most highschoolers go he'd probably benefit from a couple of seasons of school, but his upside is enormous.

 

[jod23]

Originally posted by phatandphreaky
Ivan Chiriaev will be a top 3 selection.

I saw a 5 minute highlight tape of this kid and was amazed.

The guy is a legit 7'1" yet has the ball handling ability of a Jason Kidd.

Will probably be a Detlef Schrempf type in the NBA in time, but will play the point at times as well.

A true freak.

I too have heard great things about this kid. Dirk has great ballhandling skills but apparently this 7 footer has B.Diddy/Iverson type moves. I read an article about him and he actually wants to play PG?? Move over 6'9 PG Magic

 

[aesop]

Chiriaev's certainly got confidence. I just read an interview where he said he'll be a better player than Dirk

The thought of a 7 footer playing the point is scary, but could he do it at NBA level? Being able to handle the ball well is one thing, but playing point requires court vision and an understanding of the game.

 

[sog35]

He could definately take Boykins down in the post.

 

[Portmanteau]

I remain skeptical about Chiriaev. Remember he's playing Canadian HS ball, a far cry from the AAU scene which Dwight Howard and Josh Smith dominate.

 

[Blues4Life]

Originally posted by phatandphreaky
I saw a 5 minute highlight tape of this kid and was amazed.

Highlight tapes are quite misleading though, anyone could look half decent on them

I see what your saying though, anyone that's 7 foot and can play guard has to be held in high consideration come draft time. Can he shoot? Does he have range yet?

 

[mattyc2422]

Originally posted by sog35
He could definately take Boykins down in the post.

What about Spud Webb on Earl's shoulders?

 

[noogie_da_sheep]

and Muggsy

 

[sog35]

Originally posted by mattyc2422
What about Spud Webb on Earl's shoulders?

I think we all know Spud could throw one down on this Chiriaev fella.

 

[Falchoon]

Originally posted by noogie_da_sheep
and Muggsy

One of my favourite NBA highlights was Ewing going for a fadeaway and Muggsy blocking him from behind

 

[mattyc2422]

Originally posted by sog35
I think we all know Spud could throw one down on this Chiriaev fella.

Undoubtedly.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Originally posted by Falchoon
One of my favourite NBA highlights was Ewing going for a fadeaway and Muggsy blocking him from behind

Did you see Earl Watson block Shawn Bradley from behind? Shawn had the open lay-up, took a bit too casually and Earl, sprinted, climbed and swatted it from behind, one of the funniest/most amazing things i've seen.

 

[coxon]

Originally posted by Petrie Dish
Did you see Earl Watson block Shawn Bradley from behind? Shawn had the open lay-up, took a bit too casually and Earl, sprinted, climbed and swatted it from behind, one of the funniest/most amazing things i've seen.

hhaha... hillarious...
but an awesome block !

u can watch it here:

http://www.nba.com/sprite/

remember searching last time,
but i havent found footage of the muggsy/ewing block..