NBA Draft 2006: Grading the Warriors

by Atma Brother ONE on Jul 1, 2006 8:34 AM PDT in NBA Draft

Grading a NBA team's performance immediately after a draft is complete guesswork. No one really knows how a newly drafted player is going to stack up against NBA competition, how they'll fit in with their new team, or how they'll work out in the long run. It makes sense to hand out grades 3-5 years after the draft.

NBA Draft grades right after a draft are 100% nonsense, but they're 100% fun.

#26 The Chef and #7 Kosta Coast!

Here's how two respected experts graded the Warriors:

Brendan McGovern from About.com Pro Basketball:

So the Warriors aren't crazy! After not working out a single center despite the obvious need, Golden State went to the 7-foot well twice. OK, drafting two guys without that up-close inspection? That might be a little crazy after all. Furthermore, when you consider how much time Patrick O'Bryant will require to develop into even a serviceable center and the self-serving environment in Golden State, we can't think of a worse fit for both parties. Grade: C-

Steve Kerr from Yahoo! Sports:

D The NBA is undergoing a transformation and is being dominated by quick, versatile swingmen. Why go with 7-footer Patrick O'Bryant when guys like Ronnie Brewer, Rodney Carney, Thabo Sefalosha and J.J. Redick are available? This was a "need" pick for the Warriors, as was second-round center Kosta Perovic, but to me, there's not that much need for 7-foot projects these days. The game is too fast.

It's your turn to hand out a grade for the Warriors (in the poll to the right) and say why in the diary to the right.

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Like I said, Mully has done his homework and is shooting for the 2007 NBA #1 lottery pick! With projects like these two, the Warriors will have to struggle to get 15 wins next year since everyone else is getting faster, better, and more athletic through the draft or trades. With the 2007 #1 NBA draft pick, Mully can bargain and trade his Warrior chips to help land players like KG and the Answer!

Actually, I'm just being sarcastic through my utter disappointment. (If you can repeat our diary topic, I can repeat my diary answer)

by kirkkazas on Jul 1, 2006 9:13 AM PDT reply actions