My days of working at the NBA

Chapter 71 Ultimate Simulation

With the release of this year's draft combine data, the final mock draft positions from various draft websites have been released one after another, sparking widespread discussion among fans.

Among them, ESPN's simulation was the most eye-catching.

First, the Clippers selected Blake Griffin with the first overall pick in the first round.

It's almost a done deal. The Clippers' general manager has also publicly stated that they will draft him with the first pick. Both sides are very keen on each other, so there isn't much discussion about it.

With the second pick in the first round, the Grizzlies will most likely select either Thabeet or Rubio from the top three favorites, but the former is more likely.

Although Thabeet did not participate in the dynamic talent test, which was widely believed to be a deliberate attempt to avoid weaknesses and hide major risks, his static talent was simply phenomenal.

With a barefoot height of 217cm and a shoe height of 220cm, an astonishing wingspan of 229cm, and a standing reach of 287cm, this guy is a natural barrier when he stands under the basket.

Most importantly, Thabeet has already proven himself on the college court, averaging 13.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 4.2 blocks per game throughout his junior season, demonstrating absolute dominance in the paint.

As for the issue of slow movement?

Everyone knows that Thabeet moves slowly, so people had already anticipated this and weren't too harsh on him for not participating in the dynamic physical test.

Strictly speaking, this doesn't count as a real bombshell.

With the third pick, the Thunder selected Rubio, with Harden as the backup.

Rubio was once considered the top pick for the number one draft, but with Griffin's dominant performance, the number one pick was no longer in doubt, and Rubio subsequently slipped to second place.

Then news broke that Juventus had paid a record-breaking buyout fee, and Rubio's value continued to fall, dropping to third place, and his position was not yet secure.

With the fourth pick, the Kings will most likely choose Harden, with Evans as the backup.

After the physical test data came out, my brother's situation finally became clear.

Previously, scouts generally believed that he had poor lateral movement, mediocre static movement, and was somewhat clumsy, but his physical test data was surprisingly impressive.

With a running vertical jump of 94cm, he is definitely among the top guards in this year's tournament, and his 3/4 court sprint time of 3.14 seconds is quite fast.

Most importantly, he completed 17 reps of the 84kg bench press. With that kind of strength, many interior players would be completely overwhelmed.

His ranking also rose from fifth in the previous simulation to third in the backup list, and was ultimately predicted to be fourth.

The Wizards selected Evans with the fifth pick.

With the release of the physical test data, Evans's height as a shooting guard, long arms as a forward, impressive speed, and powerful driving rhythm have secured him his position.

More importantly, his rival Jordan Hill dropped a bombshell.

Before the combine, Hill was considered an athletic and high-flying player, the only one who could challenge the top five picks. Many draft websites compared him to Chris Bosh, and in previous simulations, if the Wizards did not consider guards, they would select him with the fifth pick.

As a result, his four-point agility in the paint was only 12.23 seconds, the lowest among the interior players participating in this year's joint tryouts, a disastrous level of lateral movement speed.

To make matters worse, as a true center, his 84kg bench press only yielded 11 reps, which is less than some guards.

With these physical test results released, a drop in ranking is inevitable.

Actually, the popularity of the talent show has already been divided into different tiers here.

Griffin, Rubio, Thabeet, Harden, and Evans were consistently ranked in the top five for most of the time, so there were basically no surprises.

When they reached the sixth pick, things got a bit chaotic.

The Timberwolves selected Jonny Flynn.

Before the physical tests, Flynn's best mock ranking was ninth, and he was mostly tenth.

But with his impressive jumping ability, the best among backcourt players in the tournament, he quickly rose to this position, showing great momentum.

The Warriors selected Curry with the seventh pick.

Although Don Nelson has been flirting with New York, his run-and-gun offense desperately needs a ball-handler who can shoot accurately and penetrate the defense.

Pigeon is clearly Nelson's favorite.

The Knicks selected Jordan Hill with the eighth pick.

This is their second choice.

If they can't draft Geek, it means Jordan Hill will fall to that position, and the Knicks have no reason to miss out on a player as athletic and athletic as Hill.

This is ESPN's reasoning for New York's selection of Jordan Hill.

It's not hard to understand. A sports star who was originally predicted to be fifth in the draft fell to eighth. Although there are some flaws, he can still pick up the spot.

The Raptors selected DeRozan with the ninth pick.

This isn't just ESPN's prediction; almost every draft website places DeRozan in this position.

Although DeRozan revealed some minor issues during his physical tests, such as slow lateral movement and insufficient explosiveness, his performance as a classic shooting guard is still reassuring.

Clearly, this is the safest option for the Raptors.

With the tenth pick, the Bucks will select either Jrue Holiday or Brandon Jennings.

They desperately need a point guard, and among the remaining point guards, these two offer the highest safety net and are the most cost-effective.

The New Jersey Nets selected Gerald Henderson with the eleventh pick.

The son of the former Celtics legend was also a big contender in the physicals, and his draft position had previously remained between 7 and 10.

But despite his strong physique, he only managed 8 reps of the 84 kg bench press, which is far below expectations.

Moreover, his agility in the four-point zone is only 11.27 seconds, which is quite average for his position, and his height has also decreased.

The market is in a downtrend.

The Bobcats selected Jennings with the twelfth pick.

It's absolutely unexpected that this former top high school student has fallen to this position.

But since the Bobcats had no better options, they had no choice but to pick him.

The Pacers selected Hansbrough with the 13th pick.

It's a pity that he was drafted at this position despite being hailed as the best center in the country. However, his physical test data was not outstanding. Considering his immediate impact, choosing Hansbrough is understandable.

With the 14th pick, the Pistons finally got the real big man, selecting Austin Daye.

This high-scoring forward had consistently been in the top ten and had never fallen out of it.

However, he couldn't lift an 84 kg bench press during the strength test.

That's right.

It didn't get off the ground even once.

This display of power is truly worrying.

Moreover, his 3/4 sprint took 3.55 seconds, the last one.

However, considering his height, which is typical for an inside player, it's barely acceptable.

Due to his lack of strength and speed, many scouts doubted whether he could adapt to the NBA, but his three-point shooting and interior rim protection and help defense were very enviable.

This is ESPN's ultimate simulated lottery ranking.

Some are happy while others are sad; some see their market value soar due to physical fitness test data, while others experience a sharp decline.

Aside from these popular rookies, Du Ze is the most eye-catching.

His historic athletic ability test data caused quite a stir as soon as it was released.

His draft stock soared from 27th overall to 16th, a remarkable 11-place jump, making him one of the biggest and most shocking dark horses in recent years.

Coincidentally, the sixteenth pick was the Chicago Bulls' pick.

Even more coincidentally, the very next morning, ABC broke the news that Duze had rejected the Chicago Bulls' invitation for a solo workout.

The industry was in an uproar; everyone was shocked.