Thursday, May 28, 2009

The PG sweepstakes

After Blake Griffin goes to the Clippers the PGs will quickly start falling off the board. There could be as many as 5 PGs go in the top 10. Rubio, Jennings, Flynn, Curry, Holiday and Lawson have all been mentioned in recent mocks as possibilities. Here's a look at each situation in the top 10:

  • LA Clippers: Would happen only if the Clippers traded down and it would likely only be Rubio. Going here would mean hoping they're able to pull off a Baron Davis trade then hoping the league's worst franchise can get their act together. Not a real good place to be.
  • Memphis: There's a young PG on he roster in Conley and there's also SG OJ Mayo who seems to think he's a PG. This is also an organization that's been poorly run. Again, a prospect's best hope would be that the Grizz take a pass on him.
  • Oklahoma City: Westbrook is a strong incumbent, but that's the only real drawback. This is a talented, young team that seems to have a pretty strong future.
  • Sacramento: Despite their weak season, this wouldn't be a terrible destination. Any player going here would be likely to start immediately and be given time to grow. They may be down now, but have a smart GM and aggressive owners who should get that corrected.
  • Washington: Any PG coming here would be sharing the playmaking with Arenas. That makes it seem like it might be a better place for a passing SG like Harden or Evans. Again best to hope the Wiz look elsewhere.
  • Minnesota: The job is open and that's a good thing. They have some good big guys, which also makes a PGs' job easier. The problem is they have the same management in place that bungled the Garnett era, so team success isfar from being a given here.
  • Golden State: Good spot. This is a good, young team that plays in a fast-paced offense. There would be some sharing of the duties with Ellis, but Baron Davis excelled in such a role so that shouldn't be a big deal.
  • New York: Pretty much the top destination for any young PG. Whoever gets drafted, and they reportedly have eyes for Curry, is going to be given the role that made Steve Nash an MVP. Playing for D'Antoni should be the dream of any young PG. The player who lands here will be an immediate ROY candidate.
  • Toronto: There's a nice offense to run, but they have a pretty good PG in place in Calderon. So this job will be that of a reserve.
  • Milwaukee: Since Sessions appears to be leaving, the Bucks will be looking for a replacement. PGs have done well under Skiles, so this is probably a good place to go. Probably 2nd to NY in best team to go to of the top 10 spots.

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