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1997 scouting report

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:14 pm
by jibbajabba614
Tim Duncan
3 B’s 2 C’s 1 A
Another fun draft to look at. On paper, Duncan looks to be the safest pick given his position and ratings. But having a another scoring guard brings memory of Hakeem/MJ draft. Heck even bigs with the three B’s and C potential seem to do fine in DASL. Duncan’s midrange game is unstoppable. Loves using the backboard to knockdown shots. His style of play is boring at times but teams needing a cornerstone for their franchise will appreciate his skills.

Kobe Bryant
3 B’s 2 C’s 1 A
Definitely a high risk/low reward player. The reward though seems to favor Kobe beasting. While we haven’t seen a guard come out the draft with his skill set and potential since Michael Jordan. As a senior in high school, he was considered the number one overall selection in the draft and decided to tone his skills in the NCAA to play for the University of Oregon.

Tracy McGrady
2 B’s 2 C’s 1 D 1 A
Will be a raw player to start with. But could potentially end up as the best prospect in the draft. Will definitely fit better in a inside offense. Early pioneer of hero ball. Loves to dribble and shoot. Just by going with the framework of the drafts and how players are performing, McGrady has the chance to be a 20ppg scorer. Given how the past number one selections have been, McGrady could end up as the best overall player.

Chauncey Billups
4 C’s 1 D 1 A
Billups will have the handles. But do not look for him to be an assists leader early on. All around player. Grit and grind player. Overall, Billups shows promise as a two-way player at the next level. Defensively, he can be a capable defender. Most importantly, he’s willing to compete on that end. Offensively, can he carry the scoring load for his team will be the question.


Scot Pollard
3 B’s 3 D’s
Elite rim protector. Never the one to take the last shot but is a capable inside scorer. The strengths of Pollard’s game include inside scoring, rebounding, and defense. Scouts fear if he has anymore room to grow. GM’s love the fact he can be the next Sharone Wright or Priest Lauderdale. On defense, he loves crashing the boards and pushing the ball to create opportunities in transition.

Re: 1997 scouting report

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:27 am
by Foxyg1396
Love the UO college choice by Bryant!

Re: 1997 scouting report

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:03 am
by pistolpetejr
High risk low reward? Is that written correctly?

Re: 1997 scouting report

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 3:24 pm
by jibbajabba614
pistolpetejr wrote:High risk low reward? Is that written correctly?
Just means you got 2 #1’s…. Duncan being the safer pick due to top rated shooting guards sometimes busting like Eddie Jones.

Re: 1997 scouting report

Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:08 pm
by 800wins
jibbajabba614 wrote:
pistolpetejr wrote:High risk low reward? Is that written correctly?
Just means you got 2 #1’s…. Duncan being the safer pick due to top rated shooting guards sometimes busting like Eddie Jones.
When I traded up from #6 to #4 in 94, I actually did it expecting to take Eddie Jones there because his notes were sick. Unexpectedly Grant Hill was available @ 3 and although his offense hasn't developed the way I expected I'm happy I didn't choose Jones

Re: 1997 scouting report

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:46 pm
by Zyme
800wins wrote:
jibbajabba614 wrote:
pistolpetejr wrote:High risk low reward? Is that written correctly?
Just means you got 2 #1’s…. Duncan being the safer pick due to top rated shooting guards sometimes busting like Eddie Jones.
When I traded up from #6 to #4 in 94, I actually did it expecting to take Eddie Jones there because his notes were sick. Unexpectedly Grant Hill was available @ 3 and although his offense hasn't developed the way I expected I'm happy I didn't choose Jones
He has set me back at least two years in my timeline... sigh.