2009 Draft Prospect: Derrick Brown

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Outside of maybe the first 5 picks, everyone in the draft is a project. This isn't 1985 where the first 15 picks all start, and 5 of them will be All Stars. The first round is now about the caliber of the second round 10 years ago.

As much as I wanna disagree, I can't.

[Blackjack]

Derrick Brown - SF Xavier


Strengths: At 6'7" and a half without shoes on, he's got the ideal size for a small forward. An extraordinary leaper who can outjump the opponent. A left handed player with an unorthodox release that makes his shot tough to block. Has smoothed out his jumpshot which has in turn caused an increase in accuracy. Long strided runner allowing him to cover a lot of space in little time. Does a great job finishing around the rim. Flashes some nice hesitation and crossover moves, but not very consistently. Not afraid to backdown a player. Very much a team oriented player who looks to help others get involved offensively before he takes his shots. With his long arms, he has the potential to be an above-average shot blocker from the small forward spot. Show great defensive potential with his lateral quickness, large wingspan, and hustle. Does well moving without the ball, rarely is caught ball watching.

Weakness: Offensively he's still a work in progress as he's not a realiable jump shooter. A bit passive as he's looking to set up others. His first step isn't great, so he's not quick but more fast the longer you run. Needs to strengthen his upper body. Played a lot of power forward at Xavier, so he'll need to work on his small forward skills. Slow release allows defenders to close on him quickly, really needs to speed it up without hindering his accuracy. His ball handling skills are below average, so he'll need to clean that up before he can be a full time wing player.

Analysis: Derrick Brown has a lot of potential as a defensive stopper, but teams won't respect him as a player unless he learns to hit jump shots. Right now, he's in the Bruce Bowen mold of a player, but if he develops a consistent jump shot, he comapres favorably to Trevor Ariza. I could see him going as high as Utah, but I'd expect him to be drafted in the late first round if not the early second round because of his rather pedestrian offense. Still lots of potential as a great wing defender as he develops in the NBA.

NBA Comparison: Bruce Bowen / SF / San Antonio Spurs
Draft Projection: Late First

http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB...c.php?t=326864

[Biggems]

As much as I like Sam Young, I have to give the nod to Derrick Brown. Brown seems to have more upside.

I want to keep all 3 second round picks and still get into the 1st. Maybe we can trade an expiring contract and a future pick.

Grab Brown in the first, get Danny Green or Jonas Jerebko at 37, Then address the Bigs with the last two.....perhaps Kravstov and Nivins.

[Sdayi135]

Derrick Brown - SF Xavier


Strengths: At 6'7" and a half without shoes on, he's got the ideal size for a small forward. An extraordinary leaper who can outjump the opponent. A left handed player with an unorthodox release that makes his shot tough to block. Has smoothed out his jumpshot which has in turn caused an increase in accuracy. Long strided runner allowing him to cover a lot of space in little time. Does a great job finishing around the rim. Flashes some nice hesitation and crossover moves, but not very consistently. Not afraid to backdown a player. Very much a team oriented player who looks to help others get involved offensively before he takes his shots. With his long arms, he has the potential to be an above-average shot blocker from the small forward spot. Show great defensive potential with his lateral quickness, large wingspan, and hustle. Does well moving without the ball, rarely is caught ball watching.

Weakness: Offensively he's still a work in progress as he's not a realiable jump shooter. A bit passive as he's looking to set up others. His first step isn't great, so he's not quick but more fast the longer you run. Needs to strengthen his upper body. Played a lot of power forward at Xavier, so he'll need to work on his small forward skills. Slow release allows defenders to close on him quickly, really needs to speed it up without hindering his accuracy. His ball handling skills are below average, so he'll need to clean that up before he can be a full time wing player.

Analysis: Derrick Brown has a lot of potential as a defensive stopper, but teams won't respect him as a player unless he learns to hit jump shots. Right now, he's in the Bruce Bowen mold of a player, but if he develops a consistent jump shot, he comapres favorably to Trevor Ariza. I could see him going as high as Utah, but I'd expect him to be drafted in the late first round if not the early second round because of his rather pedestrian offense. Still lots of potential as a great wing defender as he develops in the NBA.

NBA Comparison: Bruce Bowen / SF / San Antonio Spurs
Draft Projection: Late First

http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB...c.php?t=326864

They can add in the fact he's a darn good rebounder for the SF position (6.1 RPG, and 2.0 off reb/game at XU last year) If he's lucky to come down to the Spurs at 37, get him.

And didn't Bruce Bowen develop a nice jump shot later in his career?

[kbrury]

Well Brown is a lot like Gist as stated earlier they both played Power Forward mainly in College thats why I'm kind of down on him now because he will have to learn the SF position. I don't think we should draft him because we already have Gist who has been learning the SF position the past year.

[benefactor]

Needs to strengthen his upper body.

He did 20 reps on the bench....

[loveforthegame]

I think Young will be out of our reach whether we buy or trade for a 1st round pick. This is the guy I'm really hoping we're targeting. Summers too depending on where we can get a pick.

[mountainballer]

Bump!
Blackjacks man McGuire has come back from injury and pushed Derrick Brown out of the Bobcats rotation.
Bobcats deepest position is this forward/combo forward spot. Diaw, TT, McGuire, Wallace, Najera, even Sjax. they all can play the small ball PF and/or SF.
Brown looks like the odd man and so I can see the Bobcats at least listen to an offer.
why him?
I liked him a lot in the 2009 draft and still think he could be a nice back up role player as a defensive specialist for the Spurs.
he did look good and improved this summer and even better in the preseason. seems as if he has just to much compe ion for minutes at his position at the Bobcats.
btw. Brown could be acquired via TE and (at least I guess so) not push the Spurs over the threshold.

[benefactor]

Liked him then...like him now.

The good thing about Brown is he is more of a true combo forward...something the Spurs don't have. He has the quickness to play the 3 and the size to stay with most 4's. The Spurs would probably really have to talk the Bobcats out of him though. He's good insurance on the cheap for them right now.

[mountainballer]

right, it's not that they want to get rid of him. he has a cheap contract. they want something in return. assuming a 1st rounder is to much and a Spurs 2nd rounder doesn't have any value, the best offer would be rights of De Colo or Richards. (or cash, but the Spurs are usually not a team that offers money)