Corey Brewer

[dvdbumpus]

Is he a shooting Guard or a Small Forward??? ESPN has him listed as a future SG, while other places have him listed as a SF. I see him as a Shane Battier type, personally.

So, if he is a shooting guard, would you guys draft him with our first pick, assuming it's between 8-11?

[ziggy]

I really wanted to draft a center with that top pick, but Oden is going #1 or #2, and I'm assuming that Hibbert will be gone by #8. With that being the case, I'd gladly pick up Corey Brewer assuming that he can play SG. He plays wicked defense and you can never have too many players like that.

[123together]

brewer is a great defensive player no doubt, but he seems like another gerald wallace with less offense to me.

[dvdbumpus]

I agree Ziggy I would prefer a big man first, but I don't want to feel like we HAVE to get a big man first just because. Right now I'm more preferential of picking the best player available.

I feel Brewer could definitely grow into a solid offensive player, like Crash did. We need all the defensive help we can get, and Adam, Matt, Walter, and others can provide the offense. Finding a guy that can be a lockdown defender is harder to find, and can drive a harder bargain in a trade. Hell, when Brewer played against, OSU, his offense looked awfully good to me (probably the reason I shut the TV off at halftime).

Raymond/whoever
Corey Brewer/Adam
Crash/Matt
Jamison/Walter
Okafor/Whoever

Looks pretty studly on the offensive/defensive balace IMO. I would want to use Walter a lot for his 3 pt. touch, however. Our guard tandem would grow to be formidable, as I hope/believe Adam will "click" this year on the offensive end.

[ziggy]

Draft Express had a good article on Corey Brewer today

Read it here (http://draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=2054)

He believes that he can step into the team that drafts him and be a defensive presence from day #1.

[Wallace15]

Good article, I think he is more suited to play 2 in the NBA. So, if Brewer is there at the 8 spot then I hope we don't pass on him. I think he could really help this team.

[123together]

he would be a great defensive player for us. we would then have wallace (assuming he re-signs) and brewer defending the perimeter and oknasty on the interior. thats sick

[Slam]

I agree. After Durant, Oden and Hibbert, Brewer and Conley are my next two choices for us.

[ziggy]

I agree. After Durant, Oden and Hibbert, Brewer and Conley are my next two choices for us.
I love Brewer's game. But, are you concerned at all that he only weighs in at a buck-eighty?

[Slam]

I agree. After Durant, Oden and Hibbert, Brewer and Conley are my next two choices for us.
I love Brewer's game. But, are you concerned at all that he only weighs in at a buck-eighty?

No more concerned than I would be if we had Kevin Martin, Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Josh Childress, Josh Howard, Gerald Green, Travis Outlaw or Dorell Wright on our roster

[ziggy]

I agree. After Durant, Oden and Hibbert, Brewer and Conley are my next two choices for us.
I love Brewer's game. But, are you concerned at all that he only weighs in at a buck-eighty?

No more concerned than I would be if we had Kevin Martin, Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Josh Childress, Josh Howard, Gerald Green, Travis Outlaw or Dorell Wright on our roster

Valid point :)
Plus, I'm sure that with some solid weight training that he could get up in the 195 pound area. Those extra 15 pounds should help him take the beating that he'll get guarding NBA caliber twos and threes.

[dvdbumpus]

Would you guys consider drafting him before Hibbert? I think we could draft an above average PF with our 2nd pick. Okafor could man the 5 and still get time at the 4.

Only reason I'm asking is because I've been reading and watching video with Hibbert, and I don't think he would be a good fit in our system, unless the coach slowed down the game to Spurs-like ball movement. Maybe Jason Smith of Colorado St.?


It's a tough choice because of all the good shooters later in the draft. But honestly, I think that Brewer has much more upside than most everyone at the 2 spot. Defense, athleticism, and a rapidly improving jumper. The kid's gonna be a baller. Once again, that defense is going to be key. I'd compare him to Larry Hughes minus the injuries.

[Slam]

Good God Bumpus - you had me until you used Larry Hughes as a comparison!! Only because I can't stand Larry Hughes!!

I like Hibbert a lot - a real lot and with his size as well as his ability to play the high post and set up our guards with his passing, I see him as being a perfect fit. Heck , we have the most unathletic wing in the NBA in Ammo, Hibbert would be fine. We are never going to be a Suns type team anyway so I'd be fine with the Hibbert pick.

But I'd also be ok with taking Brewer around #8. Ideally I would like a better passing 2 guard, but Brewer and Crash sure would be a nice wing combo on D.

P.S. I see Brewer a LOT more like Prince than I do Hughes.

[ziggy]

I'd still take Hibbert over Brewer, but with his skill, athleticism and ridiculous measurements, he could easily turn out to be a star.

I'm looking forward to see how Brewer does in his predraft workouts.

[Jonathanmartin7]

I'd wouldn't mind if he was picked then, but has anybody thought about Jeff Green?

[ziggy]

I'd wouldn't mind if he was picked then, but has anybody thought about Jeff Green?
I've watched Jeff Green, but I don't understand what the hype is about him. Hes good at some things, but great at nothing... and he disappeared versus Ohio State in the Final Four.

[Keetch]

These 6 players are very, very likely to be gone before the Bobcats pick at 8 (or 9 or 10)...

Greg Oden
Kevin Durant
Yi Jianlian
Corey Brewer
Al Horford
Brandon Wright

That leaves these guys for the Cats (at least 1 of which will be gone):

Roy Hibbert
Julian Wright
Jeff Green
Joakim Noah
Mike Conley
Jeff Green
Spencer Hawes

Of that group I like Conley the most on pure talent, then Wright or Green as "best players available" types. Only those 3 will be high quality NBA players. The rest - no. Unfortunately those 3 are PG and SF's, positions that we are set at, assuming Wallace returns.

As I've mentioned, I don't like Hibbert; but we do need front court depth so I guess he'd be better than nothing. If they take Hawes I may throw up.

But really ANY of the first 6 six picks would have been SO much better...

I had been contemplating very expensive season tickets for next year. With this draft that should have been so promising now looking so depressing I'm pretty much giving that up. We'll see what the lottery brings...there's still a little hope.

[Dead_Real]

Looking at the current NBA draft.net mock they have us taking Brewer and Marc Gasol.

[Jonathanmartin7]

Gasol improved greatly last year. Brewer could contribute right away, and having Gasol would be better than Primo. Ofcoarse I'd rather have Oden, just not going to happen. Who would you guys go big with now that Hibbert's not going to be there.

[ziggy]

Gasol improved greatly last year. Brewer could contribute right away, and having Gasol would be better than Primo. Ofcoarse I'd rather have Oden, just not going to happen. Who would you guys go big with now that Hibbert's not going to be there.
Tiago Splitter if he falls to #22 maybe?

[Dead_Real]

I'd love to get Splitter even though he has some injury issues having two bigs in him and Oak in the paint would be greatness.

[Jonathanmartin7]

This is a top ten list of Power Forwards and Centers. If I knew how to post a link I would but alas I'll just copy and paste. From Nbadraft.net
Noah,McRoberts,Smith,Splitter,Hill,Davidson, and Fazekas should be left to choose from as Power Forwards.

Power Forwards Comments
1. Brandan Wright 6-10 210 PF UNC Fr. Has huge upside. Needs strength. Motivation questions were answered this year.
2. Yi Jianlian 7-0 230 PF China 1987 Likely missed his draft year (1984 born) but a top-5 pick type talent nonetheless.
3. Al Horford 6-9 245 PF Florida Jr. Strong junior year has him projected in top 5. Can he gain consistncy?
4. Joakim Noah 6-11 227 PF Florida Jr. Fierce competitor who raises the level of teammates. Fundamentals are lacking.
5. Josh McRoberts 6-10 240 PF Duke So. Great character and versatility but struggles to score. Foot speed drops him some.
6. Jason Smith 7-0 240 PF Colorado St. Jr. 7-foot finese guy with excellent touch. Needs to add toughness.
7. Tiago Splitter 6-11 240 PF Brazil 1985 Should make a solid NBA role player. Buyout with Tau still looms over him.
8. Herbert Hill 6-10 240 PF Providence Sr. Breakout senior season, high energy player with average skill level.
9. Jermareo Davidson 6-10 220 PF Ala. Sr. Two offseason personal tragedies considerably affected him. Building up his body.
10. Nick Fazekas 6-11 235 PF Nevada Sr. Tremendous half court player, but really struggles to run the floor.
Hawes,Gasol,Tomic,Gray,Visser,Williams,Barac,Alley ne should be left to choose from the Centers.


Centers
1. Greg Oden 7-0 265 C Ohio St. Fr. Kevin who? Once a decade center talent. He'll rule the paint for 10+ years in NBA.
2. Spencer Hawes 6-11 250 C Wash. Fr. Has better post skills than any freshman in the past 20 years. Stiff legs.
3. Roy Hibbert 7-2 272 C Georgetown Jr. Mobility seems to improve each year. Lacks huge upside but could be solid.
4. Marc Gasol 7-0 270 C Spain 1985 Lacks quickness but Pau's little brother has a good shot to get in the first round.
5. Ante Tomic 7-1 237 PF/C Croatia 1987 Still very skinny. May pull out if he doesn't get a promise.
6. Aaron Gray 7-1 280 C Pittsburgh Sr. Hard worker who maximizes his abilities. Overall game has become well rounded.
7. Kyle Visser 6-11 250 C Wake Forest Sr. Break out senior season. Good mobility and offensive skills. First round is possible.
8. Sean Williams 6-10 235 PF/C BC Jr. Getting kicked off BC team hurt his stock considerably. Intriguing defensive player.
9. Stanko Barac 7-1 220 C Bosnia 1986 Intriguing Euro, with scoring ability. Still needs to add weight.
10. Shagari Alleyne 7-3 270 C Manhattan*Sr. Could be a sleeper if he reamins in. Appears likely to pull out.

[dvdbumpus]

I am liking Spencer Hawes if Brewer is not available. does anybody have any information on Splitter?

[Dead_Real]

All I know about Splitter is that he has injury issues in the past and his defense is his strong point. Many mocks have him going around the 20-22 mark so we could pick him up if we wanted him.

[Slam]

and that he has a buy out clause on his Euro contract....

[Mustachio]

we likely wouldnt be able to pick him up until 2009 because of his contract.

personnaly, i like Ante Tomic or Marc Gasol at 22.

word is though, that we are trying very hard to sell the 22nd pick, and that its a pretty good chance as many teams are trying to get into the first round.

[dvdbumpus]

we likely wouldnt be able to pick him up until 2009 because of his contract.

personnaly, i like Ante Tomic or Marc Gasol at 22.

word is though, that we are trying very hard to sell the 22nd pick, and that its a pretty good chance as many teams are trying to get into the first round.


I wonder what teams are offering, and which teams are offering. Any news there?

[ziggy]

word is though, that we are trying very hard to sell the 22nd pick, and that its a pretty good chance as many teams are trying to get into the first round.
If its just selling the #22 pick for cash, then I'll be sick.

[Dead_Real]

I'd give up the 22th if we where trying to move up to take Yi or Horford.

[Mustachio]

Im not real sure anybody past Oden Durant is worth trading up for.

If we wanna sell the farm to get one of those two.. id be behind it.

But the next 10 best players in the draft are all really close together in potential terms i think. I mean if they do some good scouting and see something in one of the guys... and they feel its worth it to trade up for Yi or something.. but id rather just take Brewer and Splitter/Tomic.... Our major needs are SG and C.... that takes care of both spots and we dont have to lose anything in the process. and the combo of Brewer/Tomic sounds just as good as moving up to get Yi. or say horford. 2 for 1

and ziggy, no i dont have any other info.. i just saw that on a mock draft...but ill keep lookin

[ziggy]

I thought you guys would you enjoy this Corey Brewer

It explains why they call him Buck Wild Basketball (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/gators/orl-nbacamp3107may31,0,691318.story?coll=orl-sports-headlines-gators)

[Mustachio]

reading this article makes me think hes the player in the draft we really want.

best case scenario, considering we didnt get any players from anywhere outside the draft. say ryan hollins showed some serious development in the offseason.

Ray
Brewer
Crash
Okafor
Hollins

that is a run and gun, never get tired, flashy, dunk in your mouth team right there. the whole team would be Buck Wild Basketball

Start with the fast break. Pair Brewer with a push-the-ball point guard, let him run the wing, and he'll run and dunk all day. In half-court sets, he posted up smaller defenders, dashed by bigger ones and averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game over his three-year career.

[cltblkhscoach]

The only problem with that lineup Mustachio is shooting, you don't have what you would call a shooter in there, I mean Brewer and Raymond can hit the three on occasion, but thst's the one weakness I see there. I might put Emeka at the 5 and Walter at the 4 that way you could still run and have a shooter out there with them