Pick-up Draft
What would happen if there were a draft of NBA players for pick-up basketball? The key being that you call your own fouls, no three seconds, etc. You can't call weak fouls (you could, but, come on, then you'd be weak). Any thoughts about what kind of players would be at a premium? Somebody strong (and solid on both ends of the court) like Chauncy should rocket up the board, but would he jack up too many shots and kill any teamwork? I don't think Nash would rank highly b/c: there would be limited pick/rolls; he would get rocked on the defensive end; his defender would body him up much more. Maybe it's worth ranking them by position . . .
Point Guard:
1. Jason Kidd (tie) Allen Iverson - They are completely different, but completely awesome
2. Chauncey Billups
3. Gilbert Arenas
4. Mike Bibby
5. Steve Francis
6. Andrew Miller
7. Stephon Marbury
8. Kirk Hinrich
9. Steve Nash
10. Tony Parker
Where does Bob Sura fit? Is Speedy Claxton any good? Nick Van Exel? Milt Palacio? As I write this, I'm thinking about Nash deserving to be higher, because everyone knows the pickup team that moves the ball wins. However, he's not coming off the pick-and-roll against a slow big man. This is a five team league. TMac/Amare/Garnett might be guarding Nash's big guy, not Nesterovic or Ryan Bowen. The one player who could be anywhere is Steve Francis. Wholly unguardable. Could play good D. But will probably not. I'd have no problem with him at the bottom of the list. And I think there's a premium on the guys who can make the fantastic pass, b/c they all want to (and will have to or will be kicked off the team. Or beat up).
posted by aaron @ 8:58 AM
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