NBA Draft

For two seasons, imposing Baylor big man Isaiah Austin has been one of our most favorite players to cover here at THD. But following cutting his collegiate experience short with the Bears following his sophomore season, the 7’1 shot blocker with the trademark eyewear and condor-like wingspan potentially could go undrafted due to team concerns [...]

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The much hyped 2014 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching.  In roughly 2 weeks, new NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will open the draft announcing that for the 2rd time in 3 seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock with the #1 overall selection. Cleveland has been a tad unpredictable in past drafts, most recently choosing [...]

It’s the endangered species in the NBA…the Center position. Some of the best players to ever lace them up on the hardwood were deemed centers.  When compiling any Top 25 list in NBA history it’s littered with big men like Chamberlain, Russell, O’Neal, Olajuwon, Robinson, and Ewing. Problem is, it’s been quite some time since [...]

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We are now just a month away from the highly anticipated 2014 NBA Draft. Following a surprising NBA Draft Lottery where Cleveland snagged the top overall selection for the 2nd consecutive year, we can now begin to formulate our newest Mock Draft based on team needs. The top tier obviously includes a trio of talented [...]

Coming out of high school following the 2011 season, lightning quick point guard Jahii Carson was a hot commodity when it comes to elite incoming talent in the collegiate ranks. After setting a Mesa, Arizona HS scoring record, averaging an incredible 32.2 ppg, he was named a 2nd Team All American before staying in state, [...]

This is supposed to be the deepest draft since 2003, when Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwyane Wade burst onto the NBA scene and become eventual superstars. Upwards of 10-12 teams have been suspected of tanking for the services of potential impact players like freshmen Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, and Julius Randle. Rightfully so, considering [...]

This year’s prized crop of potential one-and-done immediate impact freshman like Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, and Julius Randle have been every bit as good as expected. What we didn’t see coming is just how good some of the returning upperclassmen like Marcus Smart, Doug McDermott, and Shabazz Napier could be. Players like Kansas freshman Joel [...]