We know about the top five players in Thursday’s NBA Draft. But we also figure there will be others who eventually blossom. Could it be one of these players?
1. Marshall C Hassan Whiteside » The 7-footer is has the body of a lottery pick. His long wingspan and athleticism should translate into being a good shot blocker. But he has few offensive skills and is likely several years from being a key contributor.
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2. Kentucky G Eric Bledsoe » He’s projected in the mid-20s, but has been compared to Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook. But in college he was a shooting guard next to John Wall and turned the ball over a lot. At 6-foot-1, he’ll have to play point in the NBA.
3. Wake Forest SF Al-Farouq Aminu » Scouts and others are convinced he’ll be a strong rebounder in the NBA. The 6-foot-8 Aminu has long arms and is a quick leaper. His wingspan is that of someone around 7-foot-3. But he has limited range and there are questions about his intensity.
4. Fresno State G Paul George » He’s an excellent shooter (44.7 percent from 3-point range). Though 6-foot-9, he’s athletic enough to play shooting guard in the NBA. But ballhandling, for now, is an issue.
5. VCU C Larry Sanders » He lacks experience — he’s only been playing about five or six years. But he runs the floor extremely well for someone 6-foot-11. But he needs to get stronger and develop an offensive game.
