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[coachx]

1st off these are late 2nd round guys. None are complete players or anything close to polished.


A couple of international bigs who we have never seen play but could be had in the 2nd round who could continue to develop in Europe if desired.
http://www.draftexpr...l-Dunigan-1320/

http://www.draftexpr...hermadini-5166/

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We’re somewhat skeptical by nature about evaluating players in a setting like this—but there were definitely some things to be intrigued by. This was not just our opinion only. We had the chance to watch Shermadini in a private workout attended by Mavericks guard Jason Terry and run by Ivorie Manning. 20 minutes into the workout, Terry was noticeably impressed. By the end of the session he had nothing but glowing things to say about the young big man’s performance

He is from the Republic of Georgia just like ZaZa. Sounds like NBA teams are having a hard time evaluating his background but could turn into a riser. ZaZa could be the Hawks ace in the hole to help them with scouting the Republic of Georgia. Coaches and team would probably give ZaZa more info then others.




Below are a couple of college seniors that many of us saw play since they played for power house programs. Both players are limited but are energy players off the bench who rebound and hustle.

http://www.draftexpr...arrellson-6381/ - will remind many people of ZaZa. He is pure hustle and energy. Nothing more then a role player but every team needs a cheap big to play an energy role. Thick body with short arms like ZaZa.

Last but not least my favorite role playing big for the 2nd round.
http://www.draftexpr...ry-McGhee-6374/ - Very limited offensively but has the strength and athletic ability to be a energy player who focuses on defense and  rebounding.

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After all, McGhee was an important cog on one of the best teams in college basketball over the past two seasons, and indeed ranks as one of the top three per-minute rebounders amongst all prospects in our latest top-100 rankings.

McGhee's biggest virtue as a NBA player is pretty obvious on first glance—his chiseled 263 pound frame. He stands 6-10 in shoes, with a 7-2 wingspan, and is not afraid to mix things up in the paint, like seemingly all Jamie Dixon-coached players. While not he's not terribly fluid or explosive, he is a mobile player with solid hands and the strength to compete with virtually any NBA big man.

Edited by coachx, 10 May 2011 - 11:23 AM.

[coachx]

Got to add Vernon Macklin to the list of potential role playing bigs at pick #48. Especially if these measurables are accurate:
http://www.draftexpr...on-Macklin-235/

http://www.cbssports.../vernon-macklin

Harrelson is now scratched off my list. His arms look short on video and his measurable were pretty bad. A 8'8'' standing reach with no verticle doesn't cut it at center.

McGhee and Macklin are 2 guys I like right at now at pick #48.

Edited by coachx, 25 May 2011 - 09:50 AM.

[TRUEINTELLECTPLAYA]

Greg Smith

Keith Benson

Jeremy Taylor

[DrReality]

Atl has one of the worst records drafting young guys, especially overseas and develing them.  But Sund has a history of going for bigs to develop.  Name one second rounder for the Hawks that made any difference in the past ten years.  OK last twenty years.

[coachx]

DrReality, on 04 June 2011 - 10:18 PM, said:

Atl has one of the worst records drafting young guys, especially overseas and develing them.  But Sund has a history of going for bigs to develop.  Name one second rounder for the Hawks that made any difference in the past ten years.  OK last twenty years.

I do not expect true difference makers in the 2nd round. You normally only get 2 or 3 2nd round  guys who equate to difference makers out of each draft but that is out of 30 picks.

Chris Craword, Roayl Ivey, and Solomon Jones have carved out NBA careers. Ivey has remained in the league for 7 seasons in a row now and Solomon Jones has been consistent role players for his 5 seasons thus far. Injuries ended Crawford's career after he was coming off a caeer year. That is about all you expect out of 2nd round picks in my opinion. If you can take a guy who sticks in the league then its a good 2nd round pick in my opinion.

I'd love to luck out and get a Udonis Haslem / D. Blair type in the 2nd round. I realize Blair slipped b/c he had no ACLs but its worth the gamble of a small 2nd round contract.

[DrReality]

Even though its a good thing we haven't had a high draft pick, sure do miss the Hawks being in the drama when it comes down to draft time

[JayBirdHawk]

I don't miss the drama of the Hawks picking the wrong guy

[DrReality]

Guess I should have sAid the drama of what might have been

[Kimsey]

I would love GREG SMITH, he ain't nothing but 20 with the hugest hands in the draft. Good wing span as well.

[jvllepirate]

Darrius Morrow-East Carolina

[nbasuperstar40]

I watched Henry Sims in person. He's a poor man's Vlade Divac. Can be an useful rotational player. He could be good if developed. His court vision and passing ability is elite for his position. His scoring is not any good.

[coachx]

nbasuperstar40, on 21 May 2012 - 09:32 PM, said:

I watched Henry Sims in person. He's a poor man's Vlade Divac. Can be an useful rotational player. He could be good if developed. His court vision and passing ability is elite for his position. His scoring is not any good.

This thread was for the 2011 draft.

There is another 2nd round thread for the 2012 draft.