I’ve been evaluating some players who could immensely improve our team next season starting with the draft. Keep in mind, I’m looking for high IQ basketball players ONLY! I would like to draft a pg but this is not a good draft year for pgs so I decided to get the best player available who could come in replace Marvin William.

Paul George-6’8 In my opinion, I think this kid is the best smartest sf in this year’s draft. I seen him on youtube and I can tell you, he will improve this team immensely. Check out his strength/weakness.

Strengths: Has great length and athleticism … Smooth player, makes plays look effortless … He has good court vision and is an excellent passer … His length combined with his release point make his jump shot difficult to contest … Can finish around the basket with finesse or power and can do so with either hand … Outstanding three point shooter, shot 44.7 percent from behind the arc as a freshman … His greatest strength may be his ability to play the game with maturity and understanding of someone well beyond his years … Allows the game come to him, does not force plays and rarely takes bad shots … He’s a good rebounder because of his length and timing, and should be even better as he adds weight to his frame … Led Fresno State as a freshman with six double-doubles … His wingspan and basketball IQ allow him to disrupt the game on the defensive end of the court … Has a tremendous basketball frame with huge wingspan and the ability to put a lot of weight on his wide shoulders … He averaged 1.7 steals and 1.0 block per game last season in the Western Athletic Conference.

Weaknesses: Listed at 6’7″ 185, he’ll need to add weight in order to absorb contact at the NBA level … His first step and overall game is smooth rather than explosive, although strength should help him to become more explosive … Has a tendency to play vertical, looks stiff at times on the court … Good shooting percentages, but may need to speed up the release on his jump shot at the next level … At times he can be unselfish to a fault … Forty percent of his offensive attempts as a freshman were from the three point line, needs to become more adept at putting the ball on the floor … Playing at Fresno State, there will be some criticism about his level of competition …

There are three pgs in this year’s draft that could have an impact in the nba but their basketball IQ doesn’t impress me too much but I will name them any way.

1) Armon Johnson is a terrific passer and he reminds me of Mookie Blaylock.
2) Greivis Vasquez assists are the best but he is not a high IQ guy.
3) Jimmer Fredette best shooter in the draft.

Now, I want to sign an high IQ free agent who I think will sign with the hawks.

1)Dwyane Wade-sg
2)Dirk Nowitzki-pf
3)Chris Bosh-pf
4)Manu Ginobili-sg
5)Carlos Boozer-pf
6)Raymond Felton-pg
7)Chris Duhon-pg