Author: Ed Weiland

NBA Draft 2011: Small Forwards

SF is the most difficult position to assess by far. This is mainly because the position offers a wide range of looks and responsibilities. I’ve zeroed in on some important numbers, though it isn’t like a player needs to hit…

NBA Draft 2011: Shooting Guards

For shooting guards I look at 6 benchmarks. These have historically been numbers that SGs who made any significant impact on the NBA have hit as college players. Hitting over 50% on 2 pointers or at least very close to…

NBA Draft 2011: Combo Forwards

These are players who don’t easily fit into either the SF or PF groups. They have skills and weaknesses of both. I rank them separately, because the position they eventually end up playing in the NBA will be determined by…

NBA Draft 2010: Draft Grades

The 2010 draft is nothing more than an appetizer for the big free agent drama that’s about to commence. This draft still matters though and needs to be looked at. If there is one characteristic that stands out in this…