Lawler''s NBA Draft Preview
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(Ralph Lawler--the legendary "Voice of The Clippers" gives Clippers.com his overview of the top prospects)
The 2001 NBA Draft is upon us, and once again the Clippers are in a position to improve themselves dramatically. The team holds the second pick in the draft's first round. Here's a preview of the top prospects:
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Shane Battier Height: 6-9 School: Duke |
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The Buzz: The only college grad among the projected top picks. What you see is what you get: mature, good work ethic, smart, top character traits. The Question: Is he as good as he's ever going to be? |
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Kwame Brown Height: 6-11 School: Glynn Academy H.S. (Brunswick, GA) |
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The Buzz: Best NBA body of the 6 Prep prospects. Built along the lines of
Cliff Robinson and he's only 18 years old. He can shoot the ball. The Question: Will he develop an inside game? |
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Tyson Chandler Height: 7-0 School: Dominguez H.S. (Compton, CA) |
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The Buzz: He's 7-feet tall and he runs like no man his size in the NBA. Very athletic. A quality shot blocker with a developing offensive game. The Question: Will he add strength to his long and lanky frame? |
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Eddy Curry Height: 6-10 School: Thornwood H.S. (Chicago, IL) |
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The Buzz: They call him "Baby Shaq" and he fits the part at close to 300
pounds. He's a true back to the basket center; one of the few in the draft.
Has offensive skills. The Question: Can he endure the rigors of a full NBA season? |
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Eddie Griffin Height: 6-9 School: Seton Hall |
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The Buzz: His one year of college experience gives him an edge. He is ready to contribute right now. Has a solid inside and outside game. A shot blocker, too. The Question: Will he be able to mesh well with his new team? |
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Jason Richardson Height: 6-7 School: Michigan State |
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The Buzz: Very athletic in the mold of a Vince Carter. Has the tools to be a prototype swingman. The Question: Will he develop an outside shot? |
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Rodney White Height: 6-9 School: UNC Charlotte |
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The Buzz: His stock has been rising for the past month. He can play three
positions and score from any of them. Handles the ball well for a player his
size. NBA Ready. The Question: Is he really only 6-7 1/2? |
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The 2001 Draft is talented and it is deep. Barring a last-minute trade, one
of these seven young players will hopefully join the Clippers' already talented cast this fall. It is an exciting prospect for a team that more than doubled its prior year victory total last season.
The Draft is to be held Wednesday afternoon (6/27) and will be televised on TNT starting at 4 PM. |
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