2012 Draft Prospect: Draymond Green

[Bruno]

http://sportige.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Draymond-Green.jpg
Height: 6-6
Weight: 235 lbs
Birthday: 03/04/1990
College: Michigan State

DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Draymond-Green-5859/)
nbadraft (http://www.nbadraft.net/players/draymond-green)

[Bruno]

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/05/08/draymond-green-expects-to-be-late-1st-round-pick/


Green, who has accepted an invitation to the NBA’s predraft camp in Chicago, said he has a workout scheduled May 22 with the Celtics. He also has drawn interest from Miami, Indiana, San Antonio, Golden State, Cleveland, Detroit, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Sacramento, Utah and New York.

[Uriel]

DraftExpress Projection:
Round: 1 Pick: 29

:stirpot:

[Libri]

It seems that he's biggest asset is his jump shot.

[Bruno]

Spurs have just given him a phone call but it will be interesting to see how many good players Spurs can convince to have a workout for them. With Spurs lone pick in the draft being #59, Spurs don't have a lot of appeal.

[Mr. Body]

I agree, the Spurs aren't worth a separate trip during a busy workout schedule, but with bargains likely to fall in a fairly strong draft, I can see the team working their way in.

Really curious how Green will turn out. He has some unteachable skills (passing) and great intangibles. He could be a major bargain as a guy to bring off the bench.

[TDMVPDPOY]

I agree, the Spurs aren't worth a separate trip during a busy workout schedule, but with bargains likely to fall in a fairly strong draft, I can see the team working their way in.

Really curious how Green will turn out. He has some unteachable skills (passing) and great intangibles. He could be a major bargain as a guy to bring off the bench.

so whats the difference between him and james anderson...

[BackHome]

One has a broken foot the other doesn't...

[nickdaquick]

so whats the difference between him and james anderson...

His passing, shooting, rebounding, speed, skill, size, position, leadership, and defense. Other than that they are the same exact player.

[Mr. Body]

so whats the difference between him and james anderson...

Really? They both put on basketball shoes. Otherwise they're completely different.

[TheCerebral1]

Draymond Green would be an awesome fit for the Spurs. Ideally, he'd be able to guard most of the twos and threes and he has a more banging inside game than Kawhi. One can dream.

[BackHome]

Who knows maybe someone bites on a Blair trade if not then I like:

1. Gorqui Dieng - 6'10..wingspan 7'6
2. Arsalan Kazomi SF ...6'8
3. Rakim Sanders....SF/SG - 6'5
4. Henry Simms..C..6'11 wing span 7'4
5. Marcos Delia ..PF..6'10..Argentina

[Bruno]

He is working out today with Spurs:
http://twitter.com/#!/Money23Green/status/202424616998805505


Been working my entire life for this opportunity and it all begins today... Blessed by the best headed to San Antonio... Let's eat Day!!!

[timvp]

Green would have to play power forward in the NBA but his lack of height (6-foot-7.5 in shoes) and lack of quickness will probably make him a defensive liability. That alone is probably enough to give him a thumbs down.

But then again, other than that, he fits in exactly with what the Spurs want to do. Great passer for a bigman. Can shoot from the perimeter. Good rebounder and can score enough. On top of that, he has a rep for being a really good teammate and for having a high basketball IQ.

If the Spurs trade into the back end of the first round, he could be a target. It's interesting that he's the only first round talent the Spurs worked out .... plus he signed with Manu's agent.

Getting another small, limited on D bigman isn't what I want ... but if adding him is enough to jettison Bonner, that'd be worth it.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Indiana's working out Michigan State's Draymond Green for a second time today, league sources tell Y! He's a candidate for Pacers at No. 26.