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G.O.A.T. said 06/16, 11:24 AM
Would you pick a small forward who averaged 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game in THE TOP TEN? I wouldn't.

Would you pick (in the top ten) a junior in college who only had ONE good year? I wouldn't.

Would you pick an athletic, yet poor shooting and sometimes out-of-control small forward in the top ten of the NBA Draft? I wouldn't.

That's my point. Joe Alexander has only had one good year. For all we know, it could have been a fluke. Yes, he's athletic, but that's about it. He ballhawks and doesn't play good, sound, fundamental defense. You'll get killed in the NBA for that kind of stuff. His poor defensive habits also causes him to be in foul trouble sometimes. With a top ten pick, wouldn't you want a more fundamental and a more disciplined player? I know I would.

Honestly, this guy is on my bust list. He's a projected top ten pick, yet there are so many question marks and small problems with this kid. It all adds up and I would much rather have someone else. Why take a piece of pizza when you can have the whole tray?

In my opinion, Westbrook, Gallinari, and Gordon are all better picks in the top ten than Alexander.

Your turn, Denis.

G.O.A.T. said 06/17, 10:02 AM
I'm sorry, but someone with athleticism and upper body strength does NOT give me reason enough to take him with a top ten pick. Let's compare Westbrook and Alexander for a moment since Gallinari wouldn't be all too fair with European stats.

Westbrook: 13 pts, 4 ast, 4 reb, 2 stl, 34% 3P, 47% FG
Alexander: 17 pts, 2 ast, 6 reb, 1 stl, 27% 3P, 46% FG

What Wesbrook loses in points, he makes up for in assists. Alexander is +4 on pts, yet has 2 (x2=4 pts) less on assists. This top ten pick of yours can't hit the broad side of the barn from three-point range in COLLEGE, let alone in the NBA where the line is moved back farther.

Next, for all that intensity that Alexander plays with, you think he would be more active getting steals, right? Well, he's not. FG% is even more remarkable since Alexander attacks the rim most of the time. However, he gets reckless which help causes his bad shooting percentage.

Alexander finished a game with four or five fouls on FOURTEEN different occasions. Don't I want someone who will actually stay in the game?

You also can't forget Alexander's INCOSISTENCY in scoring. He was held to single digits EIGHT times. That just can't happen.NoMoreRoom

G.O.A.T. said 06/18, 10:22 AM
Since you failed to argue, I will just continue mine.

Next I'll address his turnover issues. He gives the ball away more than twice per game. His assist-to-turnover ratio is a paltry 1.1/1, barely breaking even.

Personally, I could even see Donte Greene of Syracuse as a better pick than Alexander. Here is the stat comparison:

Alexander: 17 pts, 2 ast, 6 reb, 1 stl, 2 blk, 27% 3P, 46% FG
Greene: 18 pts, 2 ast, 7 reb, 1 stl, 2 blk, 35% 3P, 42% FG

Although Greene doesn't shoot as well from the field (because he attempts to shoot more, instead of just trying to dunk of penetration), he scores a point more, grabs a rebound more, and shoots MUCH better from deep than Alexander.

However, Greene is projected from late lottery to late first round. How is that possible? Some would mentio the potential Alexander has and maybe even his athleticism that would benefit him at the next level. Well, that's not the case. Using NBADraft.net as a source...

Alexander: 10 athleticism rating, 9 potential rating
Greene: 8 athleticism, 9 potential

The little bit that Donte loses in athleticism, he makes up for in his versatility and length.

Alexander is NOT worth a top 10 pick.