2007 Eastern Conference Draft Grades

[heelsguy25]

The SSBL Times is back for another installment of action around SSBL. The 2007 SSBL Draft is complete and with that we will grade the teams based on their made draft selections. We will take a look at how each team did in the first round of the draft. We will also take a look at how the player selected should fit on the team.


Boston Celtics

Player(s) selected: No picks


Miami Heat

Player(s) selected: No picks


New Jersey Nets

Player(s) selected: SF Thaddeus Young

Grade: C

Young didn't stay long enough to enjoy New Jersey as he was shipped off to Los Angeles. We are not sure if this pick was made for LA or the Nets drafted Young to add more frontcourt depth. picking Young this early wouldn't make much sense, if the Nets hadn't made a deal to move Young.


New York Knicks

Player(s) selected: PF/C Tiago Splitter

Grade: C

The Knicks landed a top pick by trading with Philadelphia. The Knicks dealt a franchise PG for this pick. We are shaking our heads not only at the trade to acquire this pick, but the player drafted. As nice as Splitter could be, he is still overseas, and will be for 2 seasons. We understand the Knicks GM was afraid of losing Amare to FA, but how would an overseas player help? We feel the Knicks could have drafted a replacement PG here or even a big like Spencer Hawes.


Orlando Magic

Player(s) selected: PF Sean Williams

Grade: B-

Word is the Magic are rebuilding. They drafted a decent frontcourt player in Williams. On the court, Williams is a defensive minded player. Off the court, the issues pile up for Williams. The Magic GM may start Williams' career off in the D League so he can work on an all around game.


Philadelphia 76ers

Player(s) selected: SF Wilson Chandler

Grade: C+

Philadelphia traded their first lottery pick, and were left one. They decided to go with a shooter here i Chandler. Chandler can play a couple positions and should add more scoring to this young roster.


Washington Wizards

Player(s) selected: SF Corey Brewer

Grade: C

A top 5 pick for the Wizards, and most around the office feel they failed. Taking a peek at their roster, they needed frontcourt help, but went with a wing payer. Players like Spencer Hawes were available, but they went with another combo player. Brewer is a good player, but not sure if it was the right choice here. Personal attachment may have been the reason for this pick.


Atlanta Hawks

Player(s) selected: No picks


Charlotte Hornets

Player(s) selected: No picks


Chicago Bulls

Player(s) selected: SG Aaron Afllalo

Grade: B+

A solid pick for the Bulls in the draft. Afllalo is a scorer and plays good defense. He can play a few positions and adds depth to this roster. He will see backup minutes behind Ray Allen, but what a great tutor to have.


Cleveland Cavaliers

Player(s) selected: PF Carl Landry, PF Glen Davis

Grade: C-

More bigs for the Cavs in the draft. We don't feel they need two, but it is what it is. The Cavaliers needed some backcourt depth and there were some nice players on the board. Players like Aaron Brooks and Marcus Williams could have been more beneficial.


Detroit Pistons

Player(s) selected: C Greg Oden

Grade: A

Obvious choice for Detroit at #2. Oden will be a good player for many years.


Indiana Pacers

Player(s) selected: PF Michael Beasley, PG Ramon Sessions

Grade: B+

Another solid draft for Indiana. Beasley at #4 was a very good selection., Beasley may not start right away, but can play multiple spots, so thats a good addition. Sessions late in the round was a good pick, even if he is in the D League at the start of the season.


Milwaukee Bucks

Player(s) selected: PG Jerryd Bayless, PG Petteri Koponen

Grade: C+

two pint guards for Milwaukee. Bayless isn't a true PG, but may gain better PG skills if sent to the D League. Koponen is another overseas player, and should be a nice addition in a few years.


Toronto Raptors

Player(s) selected: SF Jeff Green, PF Brandan Wright

Grade: B

More depth for the Raptors. Green and Wright may be D League players for this season, since those 2 positions are pretty deep as it is.

[kmatrixg]

I'm not too convinced Washington "failed" by picking Brewer

[m00sey22]

Have you seen Brewers ratings, I cant call that a failed pick. He was clearly the BPA

[streetballa14]

Thaddeus was my pick. We had negotiated the deal for the pick, so i told him to take Thad. So he has no picks and Thad goes into my grade if you do the West.

[Akomplice]

There was only one other player I could see going before Brewer and that would have raised some question marks probably. Brewer was a damn fine picks, a decent TC and camp he is nasty.

[kmatrixg]

$400

[heelsguy25]

Feb 21, 2011 15:26:00 GMT -5 streetballa14 said:

Thaddeus was my pick. We had negotiated the deal for the pick, so i told him to take Thad. So he has no picks and Thad goes into my grade if you do the West.

Like the NBA though, the deal wasnt finalized until after the pick, so therefore it does go as his pick. Even though you guys discussed it, doesnt make it your pick haha

[heelsguy25]

I also think that the Wizards could have gone with Hawes there, since they lack a true stud big. Brewer is good, but he has gone with 3 wings 3 years in a row, so quite the logjam imo...it is what it is...I love causing a stir haha

[Ollie]

Dont see a logjam at SF for the Wizards, definately the best pick for them. Also think the Pacers could of got a better score, Beasley and Sessions was a very nice draft for them.

But good work, always like reading people's opinions on the draft grades.

[kmatrixg]

The difference between Hawes and Brewer talent wise is a gigantic dropoff though. It's not like it was a coin flip.. I'd rather take the BPA and move him down the road for a team need.