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2015 International prospects thread
« on: January 28, 2015, 11:00:32 AM »

Offline The One

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Since I hope Ainge uses as many of the picks as possible and it is impossible to incorporate them all as rookies...I am pulling for him to explore and exploit the Euro International route and stash them away and let them develop some over there.

With that in mind here are some names to look out for if Ainge does this...from Marc Spears Yahoo article in December 2014:


1. Kristaps Porzingis, PF, 7-1, 220 pounds, Spain Cajasol Sevilla, 19: "He is a top-three prospect. He's a Dirk Nowitzki-type but more athletic. He runs the floor, plays above the rim and is a face-up guy. He has a shot at being the No. 1 pick and is definitely in the top three."

2. Emmanuel Mudiay, PG, 6-5, 190 pounds, China Guangdong, 18: "He is a new generation point guard with size, athleticism and speed. … He's not a score-first guard."

3. Mario Hezonja, SG, 6-8, 200 pounds, Spain Barcelona, 19: "A swingman with really good size and strength already at a young age. Good shooter who attacks the rim. Smaller Danilo Gallinari-type who will be a better NBA player than overseas player."

4. Marc Garcia, SF, 6-6, 170 pounds, Spain La Bruixa d'Or, 18: "A decent shooter who can hit a 3-point shot. He is slippery going to the rim and gets to the basket easily. Very young."

5. Egemen Guven, PF-C, 6-11, 220 pounds, Turkey Pinar Karsiyaka, 18: "He has long arms and a nice skilled game at center with a little Pau Gasol in him. He's under control. Makes the right play. A solid midrange shooter."

6. Willy Hernangomez, C, 6-11, 250 pounds, Spain Cajasol Sevilla, 20: "His game and his body reminds me of Marc Gasol. He was recently named the Eurocup Player of the Week."

7. Ilimane Diop, C, 6-11, 215 pounds, Spain Caja Laboral, 19: "A big-time sleeper who is a great shot-blocker and rebounder. He is very athletic and runs the floor well. Lots of upside."

8. Cedi Osman, SF, 6-8, 215 pounds, Anadolu Efes Istanbul, 19: "A big-time point forward who can catch and shoot. He runs the floor well. Tough rebounder."

9. Mouhammadou Jaiteh, C, 6-9, 249 pounds, France Nanterre, 20: "A bully of a presence and a tough rebounder. Does everything under the basket."

10. Nenad Miljenovic, PG, 6-4, 200 pounds, Serbia Mega Leks, 21: "Tough, competitive guard with good ball-handling skills. Knows how to run a team. Very mature player."

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/2015-nba-draft-s-top-10-international-prospects-002940858.html


If there any others, please share...and if you know anything about the gents listed above, please divulge.





« Last Edit: January 28, 2015, 01:17:09 PM by The One »

Re: 2015 European prospects thread
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2015, 11:12:40 AM »

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I just love that you included Mudiay in your "European prospects" list.

Born in Africa, raised in America, playing in China. 

Also, is Mam Jaiteh really still draft eligible?  It seems like he's been on draft boards for like 3 or 4 years now. 
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Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2015, 11:25:48 AM »

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I just love that you included Mudiay in your "European prospects" list.

Born in Africa, raised in America, playing in China. 

Also, is Mam Jaiteh really still draft eligible?  It seems like he's been on draft boards for like 3 or 4 years now.

LOL...I'll edit the title!!

Thanks!!

Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2015, 11:35:49 AM »

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We have 5 picks 2 first rounders and 3 second... i do not like any of these guys...only vezenkov has some value.. trade up... 2 good first rounders ( johnson and johnson?) and a good second? Are enough

Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2015, 11:43:50 AM »

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you really like porzingis haven't the celts had  enough beanpoles,he doesn't have the frame or shoulders.Ihave watched european clips and draft express-hope somebody else gets him--

Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2015, 11:45:43 AM »

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I agree that Porzingis is not ready right now...but while the Celtics are not contending anyways, he's a good get.

Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2015, 11:55:13 AM »

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6. Willy Hernangomez, C, 6-11, 250 pounds, Spain Cajasol Sevilla, 20: "His game and his body reminds me of Marc Gasol. He was recently named the Eurocup Player of the Week."

This guy is very good, a nice option for the Philly's second round pick.
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Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2015, 11:57:26 AM »

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6. Willy Hernangomez, C, 6-11, 250 pounds, Spain Cajasol Sevilla, 20: "His game and his body reminds me of Marc Gasol. He was recently named the Eurocup Player of the Week."

This guy is very good, a nice option for the Philly's second round pick.

Thanks...TP for that!

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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2015, 12:00:08 PM »

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We should be so lucky to get Porzingis, who is the second best prospect following Okafor, who is a stud.

Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2015, 12:00:32 PM »

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I've watched Aleksandar Vezenkov and Osman and I like both a lot as draft and stash 2nd rounders.

Vezenkov is a lot like Mirotic - SF/PF, shooting touch, loves the big moment. Body still needs work. Best player on his team.

Osman really is a PG. Good vision, can handle the ball well. His shooting touch used to be missing, but he is shooting better this year.

I hope we get Wiz 2nd rounder and draft either of those.
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« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2015, 12:13:52 PM »

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you really like porzingis haven't the celts had  enough beanpoles,he doesn't have the frame or shoulders.Ihave watched european clips and draft express-hope somebody else gets him--
like sully?  ;)
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Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2015, 12:49:54 PM »

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I've watched Aleksandar Vezenkov and Osman and I like both a lot as draft and stash 2nd rounders.

Vezenkov is a lot like Mirotic - SF/PF, shooting touch, loves the big moment. Body still needs work. Best player on his team.

Osman really is a PG. Good vision, can handle the ball well. His shooting touch used to be missing, but he is shooting better this year.

I hope we get Wiz 2nd rounder and draft either of those.

Thanks...TP for you!

Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2015, 12:52:34 PM »

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To the OP -- while you put the link at bottom, I really think you should have said you just copied and pasted Marc Spears' article from December as your post.  A little attribution goes a long way.

Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2015, 01:17:39 PM »

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To the OP -- while you put the link at bottom, I really think you should have said you just copied and pasted Marc Spears' article from December as your post.  A little attribution goes a long way.

Understood...fixed it...thanks!

Re: 2015 International prospects thread
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2015, 01:46:43 PM »

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how many years would you leave this porzingis in europe,sully would squash him ,marcus would do a rocky on him,demaucus cousins a body slam.Wright was a pogo stick but couldn't keep anybody from backing in or rebound--i mean i like busts but on women---