CPL Basketball Pick Grading

Discussion in 'CPL Basketball 1-4 Archive' started by Jabba, Dec 9, 2013.

  1. Jabba HJ Bots

    one by one I will grade the picks based on player ability (offense and defense), similar players left on board, team fit and overall grade.


    Round 1

    Pick 1: Lebron James (Hargo)
    2 way superstar and top 3 player of all time currently. Obvious first selection and huge advantage over other teams
    Offense: A+
    Defense: A+
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players Available: None
    Overall Grade: A+


    Pick 2: Kevin Durant (Gazza)
    The hardest player in the league to defend currently but even that doesn't bridge the gap between 1st and 2nd pick here. Great building block for a title contender
    Offense: A+
    Defense: A
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players Available: Limited
    Overall Grade: A+


    Pick 3: Chris Paul (Brettman)
    Best Point in the nba currently and more then capable of being the superstar required from a pick this high but if there is one position with loads of talented players it is his position

    Offense: A
    Defense: A+
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players Available: Plenty
    Overall Grade: B


    Pick 4: James Harden (Eds)
    Off Guard who provides superstar scoring but defense nowhere near an allstar level. Considering the depth at this position it is still an excellent pick and comes down to personal preference selecting between the remaining similar players.

    Offense: A
    Defense: B
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Limited
    Overall Grade: A


    Pick 5: Stephen Curry (Bots)
    Combo Guard who is probably going to end up as the greatest shooter of all time. Primarily a point but did play off guard at the start of his career. Can create his own shot if needed but equally adept in a catch and shoot situation. Still a questionable pick because of the position depth and he isn't even the best point available

    Offense: A+
    Defense: A-
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Plenty
    Overall Grade: B-

    Pick 6*: Dwayne Wade (Iridagger)
    *Pick timed out so was taken later
    Superstar defender whose offense has fallen off. Questionable pick considering the alternatives and how basketball is won with superstar scorers.

    Offense: A-
    Defense: A+
    Team Fit: A-
    Similar Players: Very Limited
    Overall Grade: B-


    Pick 7: Paul George (Mousart)
    Again pick from the weakest positional depth area "wings". Turning into a superstar rivaling Durant's overall contributions, Great pick.

    Offense: A
    Defense: A+
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Very Limited
    Overall Grade: A+


    Pick 8: Dwight Howard (Teacunters)
    Best big in the league but not by as much as it was a couple of seasons ago. Still a great pick and solid building block in a position where the offensive capabilities of the alternatives fall off quickly.

    Offense: B+
    Defense: A+
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Very Limited
    Overall Grade: A


    Pick 9: Derrick Rose (Benny)
    Superstar Point who loves putting his team on his back, One of the best 2 way players in the league but considering the position depth it is a questionable pick

    Offense: A+
    Defense: A
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Plenty
    Overall Grade: B+

    Pick 10: Carmelo Anthony (Diggler)
    One of the best offensive Combo forwards in the league, none for his shit defense but his offensive moves are unrivaled. Questions over his ability to win but in a league with this few teams filling his team with complementary talent should be no problem.

    Offense: A+
    Defense: B
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: None
    Overall Grade: A+
     
    Last edited: Dec 9, 2013
  2. Eds E Ames

    Oh this is really awesome.

    Expecting to get slated for the Kyrie pick.
     
  3. Rocks DN Boland

    I know I am just a spectator but can someone tell me what position all these guys play?
     
  4. Eds E Ames

    SF
    SF
    PG
    SG
    PG
    SG
    SF
    C
    PG
    PF
     
  5. Jabba HJ Bots

    The only thing you'd get slated for is picking 2 backcourt players with your first 2 picks and the lack of synergy with Harden's game imo. Considering Westbrook and Rondo went before you I'd consider it very acceptable to grab a handler considering the gap between your picks and the guys picking inbetween didn't take one in the first round.
     
  6. Jabba HJ Bots

    Pick 11: Kevin Love (Diggler)
    One of the best offensive big in the league, should have gone a few picks earlier but a steal none the less. Doesnt have superstar defense but is an immense team building block to have. Questions over team fit with Melo as they both like the post

    Offense: A
    Defense: B+
    Team Fit: A-
    Similar Players: Very Limited
    Overall Grade: A


    Pick 12: Kobe Bryant (Benny)
    All time great who is nearing the end of his career. Still an absolute dominator but combining with Derrick Rose? not sure it will work considering they have games which dont complement each other.

    Offense: A+
    Defense: A
    Team Fit: B
    Similar Players: None
    Overall Grade: A-

    Pick 13: Russell Westbrook (Teacunters)
    LOB CITY, great pick. An absolute 2 way superstar who should combine superbly with Howard in the pick and roll.

    Offense: A
    Defense: A
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Moderate
    Overall Grade: A+

    Pick 14: Rajon Rondo (Mousart)
    One of the biggest big game players in the league. Defensively provides so much but offensively falls off if you dont have the correct pieces in place

    Offense: B+
    Defense: A+
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Moderate
    Overall Grade: A

    Pick 15: Blake Griffin (Iridagger)
    Athletic phenom, questions of well roundness but atleast it should be enjoyable to watch. Should combine will with DWade

    Offense: A-
    Defense: B+
    Team Fit: A
    Similar Players: Moderate
    Overall Grade: B+

    Pick 16: Tim Duncan (Jabba)
    Inspirational leader who is a two way player. Provides great fit allowing different options to be placed around Curry and himself.

    Offense: A-
    Defense: A-
    Team Fit: A
    Similar Players: Limited
    Overall Grade: A

    Pick 17: Kyrie Irving (Eds)
    Superstar player but questions over fit with Harden. If appropriate bigs are nailed down it could work

    Offense: A
    Defense: A-
    Team Fit: B
    Similar Players: Limited
    Overall Grade: A-

    Pick 18: LaMarcus Aldridge (Brettman)
    High usage big with offensive game to match. Team fit with Paul should be immaculate.

    Offense: A
    Defense: B+
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Limited
    Overall Grade: A+

    Pick 19: Deron Williams (Gazza)
    Legit Scorer but Durant is already on this team. Questions over how usage will work between the two with Deron loving the ball in his hands.

    Offense: A
    Defense: B+
    Team Fit: B
    Similar Players: Very Limited
    Overall Grade: B+

    Pick 20: Masol (Hargo)
    Best big available, 2 way allstar. Should fit well with lebron and with another pick about to come in are well on the way to being a playoff team.

    Offense: A-
    Defense: A
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Very Limited
    Overall Grade: A+
     
  7. Rocks DN Boland

    You are a very, very sexy man.
     
  8. Iridium IT Lee

    Yea that was a noob move to pick Wade instead of Westbrook imo.
     
  9. Iridium IT Lee

    Gun work on this btw.
     
  10. Shagger PW Adams

    You say that like I picked him :p
     
    Last edited: Dec 9, 2013
  11. Iridium IT Lee

    lol, it does come across like that. Westbrook just slipped my mind.
     
  12. Gazza GJ Weaver

    Good work Botsy
     
  13. MASTERS S Masters

    nice work !!
     
  14. Jabba HJ Bots

    Pick 21: Tony Parker (Hargo)

    Very good pick 21 picks into a draft, easily one of the most underrated players in the game. Lacks an outside shot but does everything else o so well

    Offense: A-
    Defense: A-
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Very Limited
    Overall Grade: A+


    Pick 22: JR Smith (Gazza)
    50/50 on this pick, great player but does play minutes vs the other teams bench and isn't going too well this season. Still one of the most clutch players in the league

    Offense: A
    Defense: B
    Team Fit: A-
    Similar Players: Moderate
    Overall Grade: B+

    Pick 23: Roy Hibbert (Brettman)
    Best rim protector available by quite some distance, is developing a servicable offensive game aswell

    Offense: B
    Defense: A+
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: None
    Overall Grade: A+


    Pick 24: Anthony Davis (Eds)
    One of the better two way bigs left. Should provide solid production and combine well with this superstar backcourt

    Offense: A-
    Defense: A-
    Team Fit: A
    Similar Players: Very Limited
    Overall Grade: A+


    Pick 25: Dirk Nowitzki (Jabba)
    Best Offensive player left in the draft, suspect defender but there aren't many who match up well enough to abuse it.

    Offense: A+
    Defense: B
    Team Fit: A-
    Similar Players: None
    Overall Grade: A


    Pick 26: Andrew Bynum (Iridagger)
    *Im grading this on real life no 2k
    Worst pick so far by quite some distance

    Offense: C+
    Defense: B
    Team Fit: C
    Similar Players: Plenty
    Overall Grade: F


    Pick 27: DeMarcus Cousins (Mousart)
    Very good bopper, gonna provide alot of offensive production from the 5

    Offense: A
    Defense: B
    Team Fit: A
    Similar Players: None
    Overall Grade: A


    Pick 28: Josh Smith (Teacunters)
    Interesting pick, can be a menace on his day but be one of the most overpaid players the next
    Offense: A-
    Defense: B
    Team Fit: A-
    Similar Players: None
    Overall Grade: A-


    Pick 29: Andre iguodala (Benny)
    Great Pick, his team needed someone who doesn't require the ball on the wing only thing is he isn't a top notch shooter which could hurt them. His cuts will be devastating though.

    Offense: B+
    Defense: A
    Team Fit: B+
    Similar Players: None
    Overall Grade: B+


    Pick 30: John Wall (Young Bloodz)
    Pick of the round, went stupidly late for someone this good.

    Offense: A-
    Defense: A-
    Team Fit: A+
    Similar Players: Very Limited
    Overall Grade: A+
     
  15. Shagger PW Adams

    Yeah had a feeling Bynum would get slugged, but he's a jet on 2k ;) Is massively overrated though.
     
    Last edited: Dec 11, 2013
  16. Benny BS Read

    Yeah at least Al Jefferson is decent IRL as well as 2k14.

    Glad Jabba agreed with my thoughts behind taking Iggy too wanted his defense and as he says Kobe and Rose will want a heap of touches and he won't need the ball to much to do the job i want tbh
     
  17. Mousey AJ Son

    Iggy, Rose and Kobe are all so-so deep shooters so it'll be interesting.
     
  18. Benny BS Read

    Will be honest tho and admit that I took Jefferson for his overinflated 2k14 rating and the fact I rate his D.
     
  19. Benny BS Read

    Yeah will need some board finders to make it viable I think.
     
  20. MASTERS S Masters

    loving the Hibbert pick :)
     

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