Minnesota Timberwolves Draft James Anderson With 16th Pick In SB Nation's 2010 NBA Mock Draft
by Scott Schroeder on Jun 21, 2010 4:00 PM EDT
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PrintThe 2010 SB Nation NBA Mock Draft is still(!) underway, with each SB Nation blogger making selections for their respective teams. Stop-N-Pop from Canis Hoopus, SB Nation's Minnesota Timberwolves blog, checks in to make the sixteenth overall selection (and second for his team) in this year's mock.
With the sixteenth overall pick in the 2010 SB Nation NBA Mock Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves will rush to the podium to select James Anderson, shooting guard, Oklahoma State Cowboys.
SnP explains: The Wolves have eyes for Paul George, but baring a trade to move up and nab him, they'll have to settle for the Big 12 Player of the Year and the best shooter in this year's draft, James Anderson.
How a scorer of Anderson's caliber fall so far down most mock drafts is beyond baffling to me. The guy had the highest oRtg on OSU with a usage rate above 30%. He had a TS% of 60%. He doesn't turn the ball over and he gets to the line. He has legitimate size for 2 positions in the NBA. He has a mountain of experience with the pick-and-roll.
I get that he's not the best defender and not a workout marvel, but there's no reason why someone with his amount of skill shouldn't get a look at this point in the draft.
Ridiculous Upside reacts: I don't know how S-n-P went that explanation without mentioning the need for an offensive weapon to pair with an improving-but-still-not-good-on-offense Corey Brewer, but that's the reason I think this is a solid pick - even if it does seem like Anderson could randomly fall further than this.
Ridiculous Upside's Top 5 remaining prospects: 1 - Luke Babbitt, F, Nevada. 2 - Hassan Whiteside, PF/C, Marshall. 3 - Gordon Hayward, SF, Butler. 4 - Damion James, SF, Texas. 5 - Solomon Alabi, C, Florida State.
Sound off, SB Nation! What say you of the Anderson-to-Minnesota pick?
And please, remember to check out Canis Hoopus for everything you need to know about the Wolves (including a look at their community draft board).
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Yeah...
…I kind of blew off the whole Corey Brewer thing. Should have been in there. Good catch.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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BPA at a position of need?
A
Buckeyes are red, Wildcats are blue,
I wanted Evan Turner, But DeMarcus Cousins will do.
Are you saying he was the BPA AND at a position of need, or just that he’s the best at his position – which is a need?
Either way, I gave it an A, but I’d disagree with you if you’re contending it was the former rather than the latter.
I write about basketball players with Ridiculous Upside. I know you'll love it.
by Scott Schroeder on Jun 21, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a toss up...
…between him and Babbitt.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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I'd say he's the best player
on the board. And he fits a positon that we need filled.
I’m not a fan of Babbitt’s late rise due to his incredible combine testing. I’d consider him the BPA after Anderson, but I still think it’s a close call. Whiteside has too many question marks with his ability to defend the post at the next level (I think he’s better suited for the 4, at least for a couple years).
Buckeyes are red, Wildcats are blue,
I wanted Evan Turner, But DeMarcus Cousins will do.
Babbitt's rise was prior to the combine
But I understand what you’re saying – and agree on Whiteside.
I write about basketball players with Ridiculous Upside. I know you'll love it.
by Scott Schroeder on Jun 22, 2010 3:07 AM EDT up reply actions
True
at CH though, posters have been discussing him more and more since they found out that the white guy is actually an athlete too :)
Buckeyes are red, Wildcats are blue,
I wanted Evan Turner, But DeMarcus Cousins will do.
Gotta love us midwesterners.
I write about basketball players with Ridiculous Upside. I know you'll love it.
by Scott Schroeder on Jun 23, 2010 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions
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