2015 NBA Draft Preview: Top 7 Point Guards
1. D'Angelo Russell
Latest Rumors: PHI
Point Guard / 6-5 / Ohio State / Freshman 19.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.0 apg
Russell is seen by some scouts as the top talent in this year's draft. It is widely assumed that the Sixers are hoping he falls to their pick, allowing them to pair him with Joel Embiid as their cornerstones. Sixers GM Sam Hinkie is extremely closed mouthed, so if you hear a rumor about what they will do, it is advisable to take it with a grain of salt. Russell is well liked within the organization and his shooting ability is what gives him a slight edge over the stronger and more athletic Mudiay for them. The team has a budding superstar in Joel Embiid if he can stay healthy, so they would certainly prefer to see the two centers go before their pick and have their choice between Russell and Mudiay. Hinkie was the only GM to get over to China to see Mudiay, so credit him for being well prepared for this decision.
Point Guard / 6-5 / Ohio State / Freshman 19.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.0 apg
Russell is seen by some scouts as the top talent in this year's draft. It is widely assumed that the Sixers are hoping he falls to their pick, allowing them to pair him with Joel Embiid as their cornerstones. Sixers GM Sam Hinkie is extremely closed mouthed, so if you hear a rumor about what they will do, it is advisable to take it with a grain of salt. Russell is well liked within the organization and his shooting ability is what gives him a slight edge over the stronger and more athletic Mudiay for them. The team has a budding superstar in Joel Embiid if he can stay healthy, so they would certainly prefer to see the two centers go before their pick and have their choice between Russell and Mudiay. Hinkie was the only GM to get over to China to see Mudiay, so credit him for being well prepared for this decision.
Twitter: @Dloading
Comparison: Brandon Roy
Global Ranking: 3rd
Salary: $3,818,900*
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2. Emmanuel Mudiay
Latest Rumors: NYK
Point Guard / 6-5 / Guangdong Southern Tigers (China) / Freshman 17.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 5.9 apg
Knicks fans and media came unhinged when the team fell to the No. 4 in the draft after the lottery. Yet Mudiay has as good a chance at anyone of being the biggest star to come out of this draft. He has the personality to handle being in New York and may be the climate changer they need. The Knicks could decide they're not comfortable taking a player they're unfamiliar with and opt for one of the Euros (Porzingis or Hezonja), Justise Winslow, or even a wild card such as Trey Lyles, who has been mentioned as a prospect GM Phil Jackson loves. But in the end talent generally wins out, and Mudiay's character is on par with Russell's according to most with inside knowledge. He's a natural leader and should turn out to be the best Knicks pick in years – which isn't so difficult considering there haven't been many.
Latest Rumors: NYK
Point Guard / 6-5 / Guangdong Southern Tigers (China) / Freshman 17.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 5.9 apg
Knicks fans and media came unhinged when the team fell to the No. 4 in the draft after the lottery. Yet Mudiay has as good a chance at anyone of being the biggest star to come out of this draft. He has the personality to handle being in New York and may be the climate changer they need. The Knicks could decide they're not comfortable taking a player they're unfamiliar with and opt for one of the Euros (Porzingis or Hezonja), Justise Winslow, or even a wild card such as Trey Lyles, who has been mentioned as a prospect GM Phil Jackson loves. But in the end talent generally wins out, and Mudiay's character is on par with Russell's according to most with inside knowledge. He's a natural leader and should turn out to be the best Knicks pick in years – which isn't so difficult considering there haven't been many.
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Comparison: John Wall
Global Ranking: 4th
Salary: $3,443,100*
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3. Cameron Payne
Latest Rumors: OKC
Point Guard / 6-2 / Murray State / Sophomore 20.2 ppg, 6.0 apg, 3.7 rpg
OKC is another team said to be listening to offers for their lottery pick. Some argue that Westbrook is more of a two and would work well with a true PG setting the team up like Payne. Whether or not Westbrook, and Durant for that matter, stick around are more pressing questions for this organization.
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Point Guard / 6-2 / Murray State / Sophomore 20.2 ppg, 6.0 apg, 3.7 rpg
OKC is another team said to be listening to offers for their lottery pick. Some argue that Westbrook is more of a two and would work well with a true PG setting the team up like Payne. Whether or not Westbrook, and Durant for that matter, stick around are more pressing questions for this organization.
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@Joinmy_Campaign George Hill 14th $1,684,600*
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4. Jerian Grant
Latest Rumors: HOU
Latest Rumors: HOU
Point Guard / 6-5 / Notre Dame / Senior 16.5 ppg, 6.7 apg, 3.0 rpg
Houston has a team that came pretty close to a shot at the Finals. With most of that cast back, adding a player ready to contribute at the point guard position would make sense. While a pass-first guy like Payne would probably fit well with Harden, Grant offers good scoring and leadership from the point position.
Houston has a team that came pretty close to a shot at the Finals. With most of that cast back, adding a player ready to contribute at the point guard position would make sense. While a pass-first guy like Payne would probably fit well with Harden, Grant offers good scoring and leadership from the point position.
Twitter: @JerianGrant
Comparison: Bobby Jackson
Global Ranking: 18th
Salary: $1,372,000*
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5. Delon Wright
Latest Rumors: TOR
Point Guard / 6-5 / Utah / Senior 14.5 ppg, 5.1 apg, 4.9 rpg
Unless the Raptors have another International mystery player stashed away, look for them to take a more conventional pick and target value here. Wright is a versatile point with excellent size who could mix well with Kyle Lowry and possibly even develop into his successor. He also is a little more NBA ready than some of the other players available here, and that would work well for a team that was surprisingly one of the better teams in the East.
Latest Rumors: TOR
Point Guard / 6-5 / Utah / Senior 14.5 ppg, 5.1 apg, 4.9 rpg
Unless the Raptors have another International mystery player stashed away, look for them to take a more conventional pick and target value here. Wright is a versatile point with excellent size who could mix well with Kyle Lowry and possibly even develop into his successor. He also is a little more NBA ready than some of the other players available here, and that would work well for a team that was surprisingly one of the better teams in the East.
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Comparison: Jordan Clarkson
Global Ranking: 20th
Salary: $1,257,800*
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6. Tyus Jones
Latest Rumors: MEM
Latest Rumors: MEM
Point Guard / 6-1 / Duke / Freshman 11.8 ppg, 5.6 apg, 3.5 rpg
Jones has the makings of a terrific backup PG. The Grizzlies have Mike Conley in the prime of his career so Jones is unlikely to challenge him in the near future. Beno Udrih is their current backup and at 32 likely does not have many more years left in the league.
Jones has the makings of a terrific backup PG. The Grizzlies have Mike Conley in the prime of his career so Jones is unlikely to challenge him in the near future. Beno Udrih is their current backup and at 32 likely does not have many more years left in the league.
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Comparison: Jordan Farmar
Global Ranking: 25th
Salary: $1,025,700*
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7. Terry Rozier
Latest Rumors: BRO
Point Guard / 6-2 / Louisville / Sophomore 17.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3.0 apg
Brooklyn's current roster is aging and just not talented enough. They went hard after Deron Williams and discovered that he wasn't capable of carrying a team for long. Rozier is one of the sleepers of this year's draft and if he falls this far would offer excellent value to a team in need of rebuilding. Brooklyn is also said to be in the market for an additional first rounder.
Latest Rumors: BRO
Point Guard / 6-2 / Louisville / Sophomore 17.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3.0 apg
Brooklyn's current roster is aging and just not talented enough. They went hard after Deron Williams and discovered that he wasn't capable of carrying a team for long. Rozier is one of the sleepers of this year's draft and if he falls this far would offer excellent value to a team in need of rebuilding. Brooklyn is also said to be in the market for an additional first rounder.
Twitter: @T_Rozzay3
Comparison: Mookie Blaylock
Global Ranking: 29th
Salary: $950,200*
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