And the Suns draft...

[F-Dog]

I have a whole lot of trouble believing that JR Smith could not outjump Luke Jackson. Smith's vertical was supposed to be around 44". Even supposing that's exaggerated by 6" that still leaves him with a 38" vertical leap. I have trouble believing Jackson's vertical is anywhere near that high because, well, he's white.

Joe Mama

Draft City--Link

Jackson blew everyone away with his vertical leap, which was measured as the highest of all 4 players.

I don't know where slinslin is getting his Iguodala rumor, though. Hey slinslin, how about a link or something?

 

[George O'Brien]

Draft City--Link

I don't know where slinslin is getting his Iguodala rumor, though. Hey slinslin, how about a link or something?

I saw the same rumor. It was brought up during the Luke Jackson interview, so it was hardly part of "objective" reporting.

BTW, I really like Luke but he is not a lottery pick player. I think he will end up mid first round after all the workouts.

 

[capologist]

Telfair is a pretty good shooter for his age I thought. He is supposedly very good in the transition game something the Suns need.

Anyway here is my pick

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You want to draft Matt Lottich?

 

[slinslin]

Yes but I think we have to move up a few spots.

 

[PhxGametime]

Luke Jackson didn't have best vertical - he reached the highest point on test (he is about 3 inches taller). I was disappointed in JR Smith and both Kirk Synder losing that test though - but article mentioned Synder outplayed everyone there

 

[CaptTurbo]

I used to be a huge suns fan, now I only glance at the standings. But I will say this. If the Suns do not finally get a dominate center they will continue be worse than san antonio, lakers etc..

In the west you need a big man.

 

[slinslin]

Amare Stoudemire qualifies as a big man.

 

[scotsman13]

personally i think that the combo if milos, barbosa and jj will get it done in the backcourt. what this team needs is a good center. we have a couple players that can play the point and we just need to give them time. if this team can get a 20/10 center (even if it means waiting some time) that can run the court with this team, that is more important then kobe or tmac.

 

[justAndy]

Iranian giant

looks like he has that thyroid thing - people with that condition usually have ankle and knee problems

 

[elindholm]

If the Suns do not finally get a dominate center they will continue be worse than san antonio, lakers etc.

Really? They'll be worse than the two best teams in the league? Don't go out on too much of a limb, there.

 

[Chaplin]

personally i think that the combo if milos, barbosa and jj will get it done in the backcourt. what this team needs is a good center. we have a couple players that can play the point and we just need to give them time. if this team can get a 20/10 center (even if it means waiting some time) that can run the court with this team, that is more important then kobe or tmac.

You're still going on about this?

20/10 centers don't grow on trees. But hey, if you're willing to wait forever before we actually get someone who fits all the criteria you have, more power to you.

I'm sick of waiting.

 

[George O'Brien]

You're still going on about this?

20/10 centers don't grow on trees. But hey, if you're willing to wait forever before we actually get someone who fits all the criteria you have, more power to you.

I'm sick of waiting.

At 10-10 center is much more reasonable. The Suns do not need a high scoring center, they already have a low post guy who can score in the 20's every night. What they need is someone who can shoot well enough to force the opponent to guard him, pass the ball, rebound and PLAY DEFENSE.

Here is the top 50 scorers. Of the guys who play center (not counting Duncan, Garnett, and J. O'Neal), Shaq is the only center scoring more than 20. Yao only scores 17.5 ppg. (BTW, Amare is not listed because he did not play enough minutes).

2003-04 Regular Season Points Per Game
Player G FG FT P PG
1. Tracy McGrady (Orlando Magic) 67 653 398 1,878 28.0
2. Predrag Stojakovic (Sacramento Kings) 81 665 394 1,964 24.2
2. Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves) 82 804 368 1,987 24.2
4. Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) 65 516 454 1,557 24.0
5. Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics) 80 602 517 1,836 23.0
6. Baron Davis (New Orleans Hornets) 67 554 237 1,532 22.9
7. Vince Carter (Toronto Raptors) 73 608 336 1,645 22.5
8. Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs) 69 592 352 1,538 22.3
9. Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks) 77 605 371 1,680 21.8
10. Michael Redd (Milwaukee Bucks) 82 633 383 1,776 21.7
11. Shaquille O'Neal (Los Angeles Lakers) 67 554 331 1,439 21.5
12. Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets) 82 624 408 1,725 21.0
13. LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers) 79 622 347 1,654 20.9
14. Corey Maggette (Los Angeles Clippers) 73 453 526 1,508 20.7
15. Stephon Marbury (New York Knicks) 81 598 356 1,639 20.2
16. Jermaine O'Neal (Indiana Pacers) 78 608 348 1,566 20.1
16. Zach Randolph (Portland Trail Blazers) 81 663 299 1,626 20.1
18. Sam Cassell (Minnesota Timberwolves) 81 620 289 1,603 19.8
19. Shawn Marion (Phoenix Suns) 79 590 228 1,498 19.0
20. Jason Richardson (Golden State Warriors) 78 563 258 1,461 18.7
21. Michael Finley (Dallas Mavericks) 72 514 164 1,342 18.6
22. Richard Jefferson (New Jersey Nets) 82 555 357 1,515 18.5
23. Mike Bibby (Sacramento Kings) 82 527 304 1,506 18.4
24. Ron Artest (Indiana Pacers) 73 468 322 1,333 18.3
25. Stephen Jackson (Atlanta Hawks) 80 536 233 1,450 18.1
26. Rashard Lewis (Seattle SuperSonics) 80 535 206 1,421 17.8
27. Pau Gasol (Memphis Grizzlies) 78 506 365 1,381 17.7
28. Richard Hamilton (Detroit Pistons) 78 530 297 1,375 17.6
29. Yao Ming (Houston Rockets) 82 535 361 1,431 17.5
30. Eddie Jones (Miami Heat) 81 473 278 1,401 17.3
30. Jamal Crawford (Chicago Bulls) 80 509 200 1,383 17.3
32. Lamar Odom (Miami Heat) 80 485 340 1,371 17.1
33. Juwan Howard (Orlando Magic) 81 529 318 1,376 17.0
34. Chauncey Billups (Detroit Pistons) 78 392 404 1,318 16.9
35. Jason Terry (Atlanta Hawks) 81 499 215 1,359 16.8
35. Latrell Sprewell (Minnesota Timberwolves) 82 518 240 1,375 16.8
37. Joe Johnson (Phoenix Suns) 82 555 174 1,367 16.7
38. Steve Francis (Houston Rockets) 79 450 337 1,310 16.6
39. Andrei Kirilenko (Utah Jazz) 78 412 392 1,284 16.5
40. Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Portland Trail Blazers) 85 501 373 1,384 16.3
41. Keith Van Horn (Milwaukee Bucks) 72 410 249 1,162 16.1
42. Cuttino Mobley (Houston Rockets) 80 460 176 1,260 15.8
43. Carlos Boozer (Cleveland Cavaliers) 75 471 219 1,162 15.5
44. Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cleveland Cavaliers) 81 466 303 1,237 15.3
45. Andre Miller (Denver Nuggets) 82 430 342 1,214 14.8
45. Antawn Jamison (Dallas Mavericks) 82 488 220 1,212 14.8
47. Donyell Marshall (Toronto Raptors) 82 470 134 1,205 14.7
47. Eddy Curry (Chicago Bulls) 73 417 235 1,070 14.7
47. Tony Parker (San Antonio Spurs) 75 423 191 1,099 14.7
50. Gary Payton (Los Angeles Lakers) 82 482 180 1,199 14.6