DavidSomerset Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Will be a top 5-6 player in the NBA some day? I know we have a very young team, but I just flat out don't see a player on our team (even after drafting high for the last however many seasons) that is a Dwayne Wade/Dirk/Duncan type player. Call me pessimistic, but I just can't see any of our guys being one of the top players in the NBA...Smoove and Marvin are the only two that even possess that potential, but I don't really see either of them panning out to that level. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezmund Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Ask this question after that one....is there any one that was drafted after we drafted that could be a top 5-6 player one day? Hmm....Iggy/Deng? Nope, won't ever even be the go-to players on their teams. Paul/DWill? They are both great players but will never, ever be top 10 worthy. So what is your point? Here are players I think are at the top in some order: Shaq Duncan Garnett Kobe Lebron Wade Dirk Nash AI The new wave of top players includes: Wade Lebron Bosh Howard Stoudemire Anthony Did we have a chance to draft any of them? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidSomerset Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Quote: Ask this question after that one....is there any one that was drafted after we drafted that could be a top 5-6 player one day? Hmm....Iggy/Deng? Nope, won't ever even be the go-to players on their teams. Paul/DWill? They are both great players but will never, ever be top 10 worthy. So what is your point? Here are players I think are at the top in some order: Shaq Duncan Garnett Kobe Lebron Wade Dirk Nash AI The new wave of top players includes: Wade Lebron Bosh Howard Stoudemire Anthony Did we have a chance to draft any of them? No. I think Chris Paul will DEFINITELY make it in the top 10 within a few years. Had a shot at Howard a few years back. I see your point, I just wish we would have gotten more superstar value for our spots in the drafts. Not really arguing with the picks, just whining a little bit about our luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJHAWK Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 When did we have a chance at Dwight Howard. He was taken with the 1st pick in the draft. We had pick 6 that year and tried to trade up but Orlando wasnt willing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezmund Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 We didn't have a chance with Dwight. We offered our #6 and #17 supposedly and was denied. We didn't have many other assets at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrawDaddy Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Give MWill 3 years to see what he can become. I'm not seeing he's going to be a superstar, but I still believe with the right grooming he has that type of potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final_quest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I say Smoove has the best chance. Top 5 in blocks at 19!! Developing as a true 3 point threat. We know he can fly, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted June 17, 2006 Moderators Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Coming into last season I picked Josh Smith as the guy with the most upside on the Hawks. He just does things that few other players in the NBA can do. He is special talent and is improving quickly on both ends of the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownjdb Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Quote: When did we have a chance at Dwight Howard. He was taken with the 1st pick in the draft. We had pick 6 that year and tried to trade up but Orlando wasnt willing. Possibly thinking of Josh Howard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidSomerset Posted June 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I thought you were talking about JOSH Howard... I think Smoove has the athletic ability and playmaking ability to be a top 10 player in the league someday, but I don't know if his shooting/post game will ever shape up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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