Why Alex Len is a better prospect than Noel

[sunsfan88]

NBA Draft 2013: Why Alex Len is a better prospect than Nerlens Noel
By Jonathan Tjarks on May 9 2013, 3:06 pm

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Nerlens Noel is seen as the likely No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, while people view Alex Len with more skepticism. But is that justified? Jonathan Tjarks suggests that Len is actually the better prospect.

There's a notable lack of hype surrounding the 2013 lottery, especially in comparison to 2012 -- when Anthony Davis was the grand prize -- and 2014, where teams are already daydreaming about Andrew Wiggins. The 2013 draft class, in contrast, doesn't have nearly as much star power. Nerlens Noel is getting the most buzz for the No. 1-overall pick and he may not even play next season while he recovers from an ACL injury.



http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/5/9/4313074/nba-draft-2013-alex-len-nerlens-noel

For those that wanted the Suns to draft Noel over Len, this article explains why Len is the better prospect. Bottom line is that Len has a higher ceiling and floor than Noel (as it says in the article)

Pretty good read, I know its a little long but its good if you want to learn more about our #5 pick.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Interesting article with sound reasoning. Still, its just one man's opinion.

It probably explains McDonough's reasoning, whether you agree or not.

 

[cly2tw]

Marc Gasol, Bogut, Lopez, Kamann, Gortat, Robin Lopez. Where to place Len on this list?

 

[JS22]

This thread is not going to go over well.

 

[BC867]

Marc Gasol, Bogut, Lopez, Kamann, Gortat, Robin Lopez. Where to place Len on this list?

Rookie! He won't be on that list for three years or so.

 

[sunsfan88]

Marc Gasol, Bogut, Lopez, Kamann, Gortat, Robin Lopez. Where to place Len on this list?

Place Len on the same list as Jonas Valaciunas, Enes Kanter, Andre Drummond, Meyers Leonard and Nerlens Noel.

 

[sunsfan88]

BTW here's McDonough on the Gambo radio show and he talks about how much he likes Len, what he thinks Len is capable of and why Len over Noel, McLemore etc.

http://arizonasports.com/41/1645437/Suns-GM-Were-not-looking-to-move-Marcin-Gortat

Only thing I didn't like is that he again reiterated that we're not trading Gortat...like wtf.......even Gambo kept asking him that you don't draft a guy at #5 with Gortat still on the team to which McDonough replied by saying "Last time I checked Gortat doesn't play 48 mins a game"......he seems serious about making Len as Gortat's backup for whole next season.

 

[WildBB]

BTW here's McDonough on the Gambo radio show and he talks about how much he likes Len, what he thinks Len is capable of and why Len over Noel, McLemore etc.

http://arizonasports.com/41/1645437/Suns-GM-Were-not-looking-to-move-Marcin-Gortat

Only thing I didn't like is that he again reiterated that we're not trading Gortat...like wtf.......even Gambo kept asking him that you don't draft a guy at #5 with Gortat still on the team to which McDonough replied by saying "Last time I checked Gortat doesn't play 48 mins a game"......he seems serious about making Len as Gortat's backup for whole next season.

They might wait until the deadline to see what offers are there. Len probably won't be ready to go until Dec. at the earliest anyway. I think they'll look and see if Len can run the court and giving him some minutes with even Gortat on the floor as well. see if that's workable or not.

 

[sunsfan88]

I think Len said that he'll be ready to play basketball by training camp. He just won't take part in summer league.

 

[KloD]

I might be off here, but it seems pretty obvious to me that they aren't getting the value they're looking for in Gortat and therefore they say they want him and will give him minutes in the first half of the season in order to up his value (can't really lower it at this point unless of course he gets a major injury). I wouldn't concern yourself with what is said to the media. Gortat is one of our few player assets in the last year of his deal. I cannot fathom that they: A) are not looking to get the best deal they can for him, and B) are sharing their plans with the media.

 

[JCSunsfan]

They might wait until the deadline to see what offers are there. Len probably won't be ready to go until Dec. at the earliest anyway. I think they'll look and see if Len can run the court and giving him some minutes with even Gortat on the floor as well. see if that's workable or not.

They might want to cater the offense for him for a little while, showcase him, and maybe up his value a bit.

 

[DevonCardsFan]

Suns Draft room and McDonough draft strategy

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