The NBA Draft is June 26. Between now and then The Reach Blog is going to try and get you up to speed with the players who will be drafted. Josh Nguyen is a guest analyst and his views will either make you laugh, cry, or yawn (hopefully none of the three). Today's prospect is Stanford Cardinals' sophomore center, Brook Lopez.
Brook Lopez, C, 7’0 ft, 260 lbs
19.3 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 2.1 bpg, 1.4 apg
Projected 3rd thru 6th Pick
This is where the drop-off beings as far as potential goes in the NBA Draft. A lot like last year everyone was drooling over the talents of the Top 2 and the same goes for this year. I think of Brook Lopez as the Al Horford of this year’s draft.
Brook has a lot of good qualities in his game but doesn’t really have any great or defining skills to set him apart. I wouldn’t hold that against him because you need those guys that are solid all the way around to have a winning ball club. Think Kevin Willis without the crazy guns (yes, I just referred to another mans arms as guns) and that would be a good reflection of Brook Lopez’s game.
In college he was a good scorer but it was much to do because of his size. At 7’ft he would shoot over a lot of smaller players and even though he did that a fair amount. Brook did expand his game this year by trying to extend his range. One problem with that is some bad shots came out of the deal and it lead to some bad shooting performances. You’re in good shape if he is a 3rd or 4th options offensively, but beware he can take over a game. Love his intangibles he brings to the table, intensity and leadership are a main reason he is such a highly coveted prospect. For Brook and his career in the NBA, his rebounding and defensive will be the key to his longevity.
Put Lopez on a team where he doesn’t have to be a vocal point of the offensive and he will excel. Let him get his buckets off the offensive glass until his mid-range gets better and you will have a quality big man for a while. So if you’ve given up on the top two pick be content with getting a guy who can help you win for along time.
NBA Comparison: Kevin Willis
Brook Lopez, C, 7’0 ft, 260 lbs
19.3 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 2.1 bpg, 1.4 apg
Projected 3rd thru 6th Pick
This is where the drop-off beings as far as potential goes in the NBA Draft. A lot like last year everyone was drooling over the talents of the Top 2 and the same goes for this year. I think of Brook Lopez as the Al Horford of this year’s draft.
Brook has a lot of good qualities in his game but doesn’t really have any great or defining skills to set him apart. I wouldn’t hold that against him because you need those guys that are solid all the way around to have a winning ball club. Think Kevin Willis without the crazy guns (yes, I just referred to another mans arms as guns) and that would be a good reflection of Brook Lopez’s game.
In college he was a good scorer but it was much to do because of his size. At 7’ft he would shoot over a lot of smaller players and even though he did that a fair amount. Brook did expand his game this year by trying to extend his range. One problem with that is some bad shots came out of the deal and it lead to some bad shooting performances. You’re in good shape if he is a 3rd or 4th options offensively, but beware he can take over a game. Love his intangibles he brings to the table, intensity and leadership are a main reason he is such a highly coveted prospect. For Brook and his career in the NBA, his rebounding and defensive will be the key to his longevity.
Put Lopez on a team where he doesn’t have to be a vocal point of the offensive and he will excel. Let him get his buckets off the offensive glass until his mid-range gets better and you will have a quality big man for a while. So if you’ve given up on the top two pick be content with getting a guy who can help you win for along time.
NBA Comparison: Kevin Willis
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