The evaluation of the centers plays out something like the PFs. There are benchmarks that should be met before I consider them good prospects. There are exceptions and I’ll get into those as they apply. The main thing to know…
Author: Ed Weiland
NBA Draft2012: Anthony Davis
I’m going to look at Anthony Davis with the idea that he’s going to play more center than PF, even though he’s listed as a PF. He’s over 6’10” in shoes and has a 7’5” wingspan. He has little in…
NBA Draft 2012: Power Forwards
I like analyzing power forwards. In general they’re an easy, low maintenance bunch. Unlike the small forwards, there isn’t a lot of nuance. It’s fairly simple. If a player can score efficiently, rebound and defend at the college level, he’s…
NBA Draft 2012: Combo Forwards
They’re not quite a power or a small forward, but something in between. Their value lies in either the ability to play both forward positions or to bring a different dimension, usually 3-point shooting, to the PF position. The important…
NBA Draft 2012: Small Forwards
As I mentioned in a previous piece on Jae Crowder and Ken Horton, SFs are a difficult bunch to gauge. It’s best that they score both often and efficiently and possess as many other skills as possible, be it passing,…