2006 NBA Draft Thread - Workouts/Prospects/Scouting Reports. With the 26th pick of the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers select...

PhunkyPhil · Starting Rotation Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 186

I want Dee Brown, he will probably be gone. I'm sick of getting killed by little point gaurds. We need a guy like this who can create turnovers and pressure the ball. Plus he can score a bit too.

pokoy · Moderator Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 14545

Is the draft really shallow this year or is that a myth? Is the Miami pick going to be worth anything?

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Afro · Starting Rotation Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 134

Rudy Gay can be a franchise-player. Watch Adam Morrison rocking the NCAA, he can also be a FP.

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AirKobe8 · Star Player Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 8586

Shelden Williams.
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Afro · Starting Rotation Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 134

Guys, the Lakers need a PG, Randy Foye would be a great fit.

LAL25 · Starting Rotation Joined: 03 Jun 2002 Posts: 885

Steven Smith from LaSalle, even though he's considered second round, is a solid choice.

jwbrown77 · Star Player Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Posts: 3271

Man, I remember watching White's HS dunks online a few years ago and being amazed.

But is his vertical really 45"? That's Vince Carter territory.

"Athletic clay" seems right.

straylight · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:44 pm Post subject:

What do people think of Marcus Williams? I watched the UConn Villanova game and while Rudy gay got shut down Marcus williams was doing a real good job controlling the tempo, making nice passes. I know he has character questions, but.... I'd prefer Dee Brown or Ager, and I wasn't paying much attention to Williams' defense.

also, that rashad anderson kid can shoot.

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mbloves L.A. · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:26 pm Post subject:

Marco Killingsworth

I love the name.
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hawshark · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:36 pm Post subject:

Our biggest need is an INITIATOR ( = big athletic combo guard in Phil's ideal world) and a post scorer.

There aren't a lot of good post scorers in this draft. That will have to come via trade.

So for the draft---

If we move up:

Ronnie Brewer or Mardy Collins

Or:

Marcus Vinicius

Here's some info on Vinicius:

Marcus Vinicius
Small Forward (Rank: #71) | 6-9, 215 | Age: 21
Brazil (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
View Prospects By: Top 100 | Name | Position | School/Country See Also: NBA Team | NBA Draft History

Draft Projection: Late first round to second round

Notes: Plays for Sao Carlos in Brazil. Averaging 19.5 ppg and 4.5 apg in 35 mpg this season but lately has been scoring at a much higher clip. He had a 32 point, 9 rebound and 6 assist game on November 29 and a 32 point, 8 rebound, 7 assist game on November 13. His agent, Michael Coyne, hired Bob Donewald (a former Cavs and Hornets assistant coach under Paul Silas) to oversee Vinicius' training and coaching in Brazil. Donewald has Vinicius lifting every day and is teaching him pro offensive and defensive sets in an effort to prepare him for the NBA. Vinicius (formerly known as Marcus Vinicius Viera de Souza) declared for the 2005 NBA draft but withdrew his name after not getting a first-round guarantee.

Positives: Vinicius has the skills to be an NBA player. He's a long, athletic small forward with a great jump shot. He has excellent ball-handling skills. His handle has improved to the point that he's currently playing point guard full time for his team in Brazil. According to Donewald, he's especially difficult to handle in the open court. Several scouts, after seeing him in Brazil, are projecting him as a potential point forward in the pros.

Negatives: In the past, scouts have been concerned about his lack of strength and some major defensive shortcomings. In previous seasons, his lack of strength affected his ability to play in the paint and finish around the basket. However, Vinicius has bulked up from 190 to 215 over the past year. However, he's still at least 10 to 15 pounds away from being strong enough to play in the league.

Summary: There was some buzz on Vinicius last year after some solid play in Italy, but he's really getting interest this year. The fact that Donewald is teaching him pro offensive and defensive sets, letting him play point guard and getting him on a legit strength and conditioning program have piqued everyone's interest. A few of the scouts Insider talked to who have seen him recently say the improvement is dramatic. While he's a second rounder at the moment, he has the potential, with strong workouts and continued improvement, to work his way into the first round. He's got the raw tools to be a legit prospect.

See also:

http://www.draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=1206

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