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Let's take a quick look at some of the rookies from this year's draft and how NetScouts observed them in the recent NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Blake Griffin (LAC): Stud. Made some errors trying to do too much but physically he's a man and he made several great plays throughout the week. Jonny Flynn (T-Wolves): Quick and shifty with the ball. Gets to the rim and explodes through contact. Good… Continue reading
NBA Summer League action has been hot and heavy but as the week wears on guys seem to be getting tired and we are seeing some subpar performances. However, as per usual the cream rises to the top and the top guys step up. Here are some quick notes from NetScouts Basketball and the days action in Las Vegas. The NBA Development League Stars continue to play hard and Gary Forbes… Continue reading
SHOOTING, we talked a lot about this very topic prior to the NBA Draft in our various blogs and tweets. Although it is important to have good athletic ability and it certainly is nice to have size, the name of the game is to put the ball in the basket and so far the Summer League Las Vegas has been a showcase for guys who can knock it down. -Steph Curry… Continue reading
Chris Denker, of Netscouts Basketball, is reporting live from summer league: If you are evaluating on wins and losses the Toronto Raptors summer league performance has been disappointing with an 0-2 start. But if you are merely evaluating individuals and getting a look at your draft picks you can take away a few positives with those disappointments. NBA veteran guard Quincy Douby has been a bright spot averaging over 18 points per game… Continue reading
It's always an exciting night for hoop fans. Even if you are a follower of college & not professional basketball, this is a night for you to check up on your favorite players and follow guys from your alma mater. In fact, if you follow it like I do, the whole week was great. Draft preview shows on NBA-TV and ESPN, and great coverage from Chad Ford, John Hollinger, and… Continue reading
This mock draft is a combination of who I think a team should pick and who I hear they will pick. Of course there are all sorts of rumors out there and as you read the various mock drafts out there you notice that there are some curious similarities. You probably won't see that here because I have some opinions of my own on some of these young players and Continue reading
With the 1st Pick of the 2009 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Clippers select...Blake Griffin, Oklahoma. Now on the clock, the Memphis Grizzlies. I think we can all agree that Blake Griffin is the top player in the draft but after that opinions may vary not only in the overall rankings of your draft board but specifically in the Power Forward (PF) position. It seems as though you either love Tyler Continue reading