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« on: April 13, 2006, 12:12:16 AM » |
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These are the players to watch out for that are still on their rookie contracts, the future of the SSBA. But of course, many have already taken the league by storm, so it's not like you don't know them, lol. Here they are, listed by position...
Shooting Guard
1) Alphonse Butler - Although very capable of running the point, Butler can be turnover-prone and may be better fit at the 2. Not yet a big time scorer, he is a deadly shooter from anywhere on the court and is as efficient as they come. With some improved defense, Butler will have the total package.
2) Charles Phelps - With the departure of Jeremy Palacio, Phelps is flying solo in Atlanta and has his chance to shine. He's a SG that can rebound like a big man and pass the ball like a point. The only missing piece is defense, which could use a lot of help. That, and his league leading number of turnovers.
3) David Jonas - Mr. Versatility, Jonas can play three different positions and play well at each. I don't know which is sicker, his shooting percentages or that fact that he is a 6'6", 230 pound swingman with A- handles. All I know is that every team should have a David Jonas playing for them.
4) Michael Gragg - Ah, the true tweener. Too short to play SG, not good enough ball handling to play PG. But Gragg has talent, that's for sure. His offense is excellent, and he is some nice passing abilities. He could use a lot of work though, especially on his defense. And it wouldn't hurt if he could grab a rebound. His potential could give him all of that.
5) John Gordy - Wait a second, I thought I just did Michael Gragg. Oh, my mistake, this is the slightly less talented version. ^^^
6) Darius Arbogast - Probably a PG, but listed at SG, so what the hell. Same old story, good on one side of the court but not the other. Guess which is which...
Small Forward
1) Bertram Shultz - When you see how well rounded he is, it's no surprise that he's already an all-star. He pretty much has it all and can really fill up a stat sheet. The only thing in need of improvement is FT shooting, and that's about it.
2) Steven Buehler - Is he a SF, or is he a PF? Nobody knows. But whether it's one or the other, Buehler's got game. A-/A- defense/rebounding is terrific, and he's got some solid offense to go along with that. Toss in B potential and we've got a star on our hands.
2) Bennett Fuqua - The #2 pick in this past draft disappointed in his first TC, but he still looks to be a very promising player. A tweener between the 3 and 4, it will be a toss-up as to which of the two positions shall be the better fit for Fuqua. Either way, he has some serious inside game. His A potential could give him the improvements he needs in the other areas.
4) Patrick Kent - The player's natural position may be PF, but he has been playing relatively well at the 3. Kent's rebounding and offensive game are solid, but his defense could really stand to improve. Until then, his best fit would be as a backup SF/PF.
5) Richard Gaylor - The undersized SF may be overmatched at his position, but his non-existent outside shooting would prevent him from being a successful 2. Gaylor still has the ability to lock down opponents, and if his inside scoring improves he could turn into a very nice player.
6) Stephan Sylvester - Jumping 4 ratings right off the bat while keeping his B potential, Sylvester has a promising future ahead of him. It is rare that a player has both B handles and B rebounding, but for Sylvester to become a great player, his offense must improve.
7) Lutz Gerstl - The former #3 pick has been somewhat of a disappointment during his first few years in the league. His all-around game is decent, but as of now Gerstl is nothing more than role player.
8) Harold Morey - Here is another guy that is solid all-around, but not great at anything. Morey has A potential, however, so don't be surprised if he becomes a star in a few years.
9) Dillon Morehead - Morehead passes well and rebounds very well for a SF. Other then that, his offense isn't so good and he's a rather poor defender. He still has potential, though.
Power Forward
1) Edgar Barner - The leading scorer on one of the hottest teams out there, Barner is 6th in the league in rebounding. He's a very good shot-blocker, but a poor man to man defender. His offense is great but a little improvement couldn't hurt. Regardless, Barner is one of the top young big men in the league, a true star in the making.
2) Antone Berkowitz - The only big weakness that Berkowitz has is his field goal percentage. Other then that, he is already a star, with averages of 19 and 12. He's also a decent shot-blocker and passer for a big man. Berk is slightly undersized for the 4, but he definitely plays bigger.
3) John Tyler - If you take a look at his stats, you would think that the former #1 pick is underachieving, at least offensively. But in reality, he's rebounding, passing, and blocking shots with the best of them. His offense will soon come, and with A potential, you know that Tyler will just be getting better.
4) Scott Dickman - The fact that this guy is coming off the bench is crazy. He's still getting 30 minutes a game, averaging an impressive 16 and 10. He's pretty much got the 6th man award in the bag, but Dickman will be having his eye on bigger accomplishments in the future.
5) Everette Strait - Strait is slowly turning into a star, beginning with B-/B-in defense and rebounding to now B+/B+. He is putting up very solid numbers this season, and should continue to develop with his B potential.
6) Jack Vice - Surely no one could ever replace Kevin Garnett, but Vice has a promising future with the Wolves. He's a power forward in a small forward's body, but he can still play. Vice just needs better shooting for him to become a great player.
7) Kenneth Rivera - This guy could end up being the next Ben Wallace, if his shot-blocking improves. If his scoring improves, he'll be better then Ben Wallace. He is still a top notch rebounder with a bright future.
8) Jaime Ruiz - If only he could shoot. Ruiz may be the most inefficient player to ever play in the SSBA. However, he does have some competition from Reuben Andresen on the Heat. Nevertheless, he can rebound very well and block some shots. But his offense has really got to improve.
9) Edward Priddy - He has a long way to go, but for now Priddy is a hell of a rebounder. That's about all he has to offer, so he has to squeeze all he can out of that B potential.+
10) Leocadio Garcia - Garcia is a solid all-around PF that still has B potential. If he continues to improve, he'll be a very capable starter or an excellent 6th man.
11) Edmundo James - James isn't anything special now, just a good rebounder. But he does have A potential, so he could turn into something.
12) Kenneth Wheat - Wheat has already racked himself up a rookie of the month award, but that's not saying much with this draft class. Here's another undersized PF, but he is decent all-around with B potential, so improvement is likely.
Center
1) Rex Mehta - This guy is a monster, rebounding and blocking shots with the best of them. His scoring isn't too shabby, either. If he continues to improve at the same pace he has since entering the league, he will soon be a superstar.
2) Andre Stocker - So what if he isn't a shot-blocker. Stocker is still one of the best young big men out there, with his solid inside game and excellent rebounding ability. His B potential can't be ruled out either, so he'll be getting better.
3) Jose Siegel - The #1 pick is only shooting 39%, but he can put up some nice numbers. Don't doubt that he'll be a star, though, as he is only 22 and has A potential.
4) Timothy Adams - He has turned out to be a solid shot-blocker, but his FG% his taken a significant drop from his rookie season. His ratings should improve though, as his B potential has remained.
5) James Clardy - He only has a backup role for now, but Clardy will soon be a force to be reckoned with. With more minutes he could put up big rebounding numbers and blocks, and he has 50% shooting to boot. Just be on the lookout...
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