The 2014 NBA ushered in another draft year. Not only was there a lot of popular rookies before the draft, James’ successor Wiggins , the physical fitness of Jabari Parker, span and Gordon_span_span_span. Randall, the potential insider Embiid, Australian supernova Exam, defensive iron gate Smart, all are the future stars with excellent physical fitness and potential visible to the naked eye. Among them, Wiggins was the most popular champion, and he was regarded as the next old Zhan. The media also compared this draft to 1996 and 2003, and produced the same poster of the 1996 draft. However, after 7 years of experience, the quality of this newcomer is indeed very high, although it is indeed difficult to surpass 1996 and 2003. But at present, some are the absolute main players of the team, some are the core of the team, and even 's teacher has grown into MVP. Let's take a look at the lottery picks after the 2014 NBA Draft.
Honorable mention: Bogdan Bogdanovic
Original pick: first round 27th pick
Highlights: 2018 Rookie Challenge MVP; 1 World Cup runner-up; 1 time Olympic runner-up; 2019 World Cup best team
The reason why the FIBA killer Bogdan was placed on the honorary nomination is because he only played 4 seasons, but these 4 seasons proved that he is not only good at playing in the international arena. The NBA can also perform brilliantly. Bogdan's ball quotient is very high, and has very good passing and control skills, so it can often be used as the second team's holding point. And when he paired with Fox and Treyang supernova point guards, he can also use his shooting and air cuts to seamlessly connect.Is the role of a stadium panacea. In Serbia, although the teacher is the team's top card, the tactics at the critical moment are often handed over to Bogdan, and he does have a big heart. In the 2019 World Cup, his outstanding performance was selected as the best team of the cup. Bogdan, who is in his prime, will still have a very broad market in the NBA in the future, and it is even an important puzzle for many championship teams in the future.
No.14 Joe Harris
Original pick: the 33rd pick in the second round
Highlights: An All-Star three-pointer
The Bucks lost to the Nets last season In the series, Harris' poor performance was also pushed to the forefront. One of the league's best shooters, he made 8 of 33 shots in five three-pointers after this round of the series, and many of them were open three-pointers at critical moments, which also made him labeled as unable to fight hard. However, Harris' career is encouraging enough. As an older white shooter, he basically didn't get a chance during the first two seasons of joining the NBA. He was also traded to the Magic in the middle of the second-year season and missed the Cavaliers' championship that year. And then came to the Nets, he ushered in an outbreak, experienced the Nets civilians and the Big Three two generations. , Prince ) the only one left. Not only has he averaged double figures in all of the last four seasons, he has also become the league’s most terrifying three-pointer. In two seasons, he has shot more than 47% and made three three-pointers. Taking into account efficiency and production, he has also become The most stable scoring point around the Big Three. Harris does not need to worry about the regular season next season. What really needs to be proved is that he is not a soft-footed shrimp in the playoffs.
No.13 Spencer Dinwiddie
Original pick: 38th in the second round
Highlights: All-Star Skills Game
Dinwiddie and his former teammate Harris Same,Also played well in that grassroots Nets. Dinwiddie, who had a first-round market in the draft, was reduced to a second-round pick because of a torn ACL. In the first three seasons of his career, Dinwiddie didn't have much performance. At the beginning of the fourth season, he became the sixth man of the Nets. And he broke a series of records, a single game 39 points to create the Nets history of the bench scoring, a single game of 37 points, 2 rebounds and 11 assists became the fifth single game player with 35 points and 10 assists on the bench in NBA history. Became a brother of the Nets when Duou was away. However, in the 19-20 season he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee and was reimbursed for the season. Signing the Wizards with a big contract next season, it is worth looking forward to whether Ding Shen after the injury can return the Wizards to the winning track. The reason Dinwiddie’s rearrangement is not high is because on the one hand he has only two and a half seasons of outstanding performance due to injury, and on the other hand, his state after the major injury is still unknown. In the future, if he plays value in the Wizards, he is hopeful that he will continue to improve his ranking
No.12 TJ Warren
original pick: first round 14 high light
: 53 points in a single game
Warren is an underrated player this year. Although he was a bad guy before the draft, his general shortcomings in shooting and defense made him not favored. But Warren proved by his actions that a simple and rude offense alone has become one of the most efficient strikers in the NBA. He averaged double figures for six consecutive seasons, and averaged more than 18 points per game in three other seasons. Not only does he have a superb air cut, but he also practiced more than 40% of the three points. He had a fierce conflict with Butler before, and the kiss from Butler was also impressive. In the rematch last year, Warren had the best performance of his career, and even had a super performance of 53 points in a single game. His shooting percentage was terrible. made 20 of 29 shots and 9 of 12 three-pointers. However, Warren's current body is indeed a bit fragile. Every time he wants to play, he suffers injuries and his attendance rate is quite average. Last season, Warren suffered a plantar stress fracture and was reimbursed for the season. I hope Warren can continue to pressurize after his comeback.The next step is to hit the All-Stars.
No.11 Jordan Clarkson
original order: second round 46th overall
highlight: a 2 rookie sixth best team _span2 p17p As today's No. 1 point guard in Asia, Clarkson has also achieved a perfect transformation from a second-round show to the best sixth man in the NBA. Clarkson entered the team rotation in the first season of his career. At that time, the Lakers also succeeded the old and the new. The four first-generation Lakers (Clarkson, Randall, Russell, Nance Jr.) all got a lot of opportunities in the Lakers. Clarkson is characterized by his excellent ability to grab points, and he also entered the rookie team with his outstanding performance. In the third season of his career, he found his position as the sixth man. He has only played 5 starts since the 2017-2018 season. But not starting a lineup does not prove that he is not good. In the seven seasons of his career so far, Clarkson has scored in double figures. After joining the Jazz last season, he became the top three scorer of this top Western team and also helped . Mitchell and Boyan shared the scoring pressure. This season, he averaged 18.4 points per game and reached a career high. He is the number one player in the Jazz League. He also won the title of best sixth man. In the future, Clarkson may inherit the mantle of Crawford and become the next-generation super sixth man of the league-Gram Six 2.0. No.10 Jeremy Grant
Original pick: second round 39th pick
Highlights: last season's best improved player; Tokyo Olympic champion
this second second Round show success rate is surprisingly high. Grant also completed the counterattack that evolved from a second-round pick to the team boss. Grant’s uncle is Horace Grant, a member of the Bull Dynasty.He sent 8 blocks in a single game in the second season of the 76ers, demonstrating the potential to become a defensive gate. Joining the Thunder later, he gradually developed the ability to hold the ball while ensuring defense, and relying on excellent defense and blocking to stabilize the Thunder's starting lineup. Joining Pistons this season, he became the leader of the Griffin era after the Pistons. His averaging data soared to 22.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 blocks. He also scored 43 points and three-pointers in a single game. In the case of a substantial increase in shots, he still has a hit rate of more than 35%, and the free throw is also a career-high 84.5%. It can be said that it has copied the story of Sika with a similar style last year. During the offseason, he was also called up to the United States national team and won the Tokyo Olympic gold medal.
The joining of Cunningham next season will allow Grant to concentrate on being the second master and at the same time focusing on defense. Grant, who can attack and defend in the future, has the opportunity to become the league's best second or third master.
No.9 Aaron Gordon
Original pick: fourth in the first round
Highlights: Two-time dunk contest runner-up (the saddest uncrowned king in history)
mentions Aaron Gordon, we will think of his shocking sitting dunk, 360-degree rotating head-holding dunk, and his regrettable loss to Lavin and Jones in two slam dunk contests. This may be not only a recognition of Gordon's dunk, but also a disregard for his ability, because dunking has gradually become a label for him. Gordon has top-notch physical fitness. He can cut air, cope, singles, shoot three-pointers, and block shots in the game, but he is a common problem of typical non-disruptive players, and everything is loose. Gordon does not have a consistent and stable scoring ability, sometimes without three-pointers, the offense with the ball is very rough, and he relies too much on his body on the court. Therefore, the Magic spent a long time trying to train him in the direction of Griffin, hoping that he will become the team's brother, but although Gordon has good data, his performance is very unstable. Last season, the Magic finally lost patience with Gordon. However, there was very little demand for Gordon's semi-finished striker in the market. In the end, the Magic almost sold him to the Nuggets.When he first went to the Nuggets, his excellent athleticism and off-the-ball performance were impressive, but then he became mediocre. At present, Gordon really helps the Nuggets on the defensive end, but we must really help the teacher to make the Nuggets the top contending team in the West. Gordon and Porter can be said to determine the team. The upper limit.
No.8 Yusuf Nurkic
original position: 16th in the first round
Highlights: single field 245 points and 5 assists Block
The three wonders of the league are all versatile. Both teachers and weapons have been team bosses and all-stars. In contrast, Nurkic's career is a bit sad. Nurkic was initially selected as the team's future core to train. He often started in his rookie season. However, his own injuries and the rise of the teacher in the following season caused him to fall out of favor instantly. The same European big man, who can also organize well, can only play the 5th position. The Blazers were forced to trade Nurkic out for Pramley, who can play at the same time as the teacher. When he came to the Blazers, he grew into the core of the team. He had excellent inside defense and solid basic skills, and gradually grew into an inside helper for Lillard . I have cut down large double-doubles many times, but that accidental broken leg left Nurkic absent for a long time. After his comeback, he is still looking for state, and now his biggest problem is that his speed is a bit slow, and he will have problems preventing small people. . Although it turns out that the Nuggets choose one of the two to stay with the teacher is correct, but it does not affect Nurkic is currently one of the best centers.
No.7 Clint Capela
Original pick: first round 25th pick
Highlights: 1 rebounding champion
Capela’s success in the NBA It proves two things: the first is that there is still a market for blue-collar centers without three-pointers and offensive;During the Rockets era, Capela did a solid job of defense, pick-and-rolls, and pie-eating. And these three are indeed Capella's three strengths, even among the top centers in the league. The first is defense. In today's small ball era, the requirements for the center forward's mobility and defense capabilities are getting higher and higher. This is his characteristic for Capela, who has excellent wingspan and strong mobility; second, the card king Harden and Treyen, both of their career partners, are very good pick-and-roll masters, and with more partners, Kawang’s pick-and-roll skills can be said to be proficient; the third is his finishing ability, and Capela is close to last season. The king of distance scoring (0-2feet), a smooth pick-and-roll, a pie in the penalty area, or a second attack, although not much, Capella can always put the ball in. In addition, his rebounding has also grown to the top of the league. Last season, he became the league's new rebounder. He also averaged double-doubles for 4 consecutive seasons. The last three seasons were 16.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 13.9. He scored 13.8 rebounds and 15.2 points and 14.3 rebounds. He also grew to third in the league in blocked shots per game, as well as excellent fast break ability. Now 27-year-old Capela helped the Eagles enter the Eastern Conference finals, and he also proved that his five-year 90 million contract is not only not premium, but also very worthwhile.
No.6 Marcus Smart
Original order: 6th in the first round
Highlights: 2nd best defensive team; 1st best fight award
Although it is a bit outrageous to look at Smart’s original draft template as Harden and Deron, the defensive and weak Smart is more like the guard version of Green. As an extreme team player, Smart can do everything for victory, can play off the bench, can go off the ball, can give Thomas the defensive end, and he can do everything from position 1 to position 4. You can defend, fearlessly confront, and throw yourself to the floor for the right to the ball time and time again. Smart can be said to be the soul of Celtics , although he is not good at shooting, he is called "Sima Gang". But he is not as partial as Tony Allen ,Smart has also become more and more stable on the offensive end. His three-pointers have improved significantly in recent years. Also known as "meat Curry", in the game against the Suns, Smart shot 13 of 25, 11 of 22 three-pointers, 37 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. The strengthened Smart is more threatening on the court. The factory director who has renewed his contract with the Celtics 4 years ahead of schedule will continue to be the right-hand man of Shuang Tanhua, and he is also the spirit of the Celtics.
No.5 Andrew Wiggins
Original pick: No. 1
Highlights: Best rookie; Rookie Challenge MVP; Best rookie team
It's a pity that there is nothing more than champion Wiggins and No. 2 Parker. If Parker was ruined by injuries is excusable, Wiggins's such excellent physical talent was not high in the end. It is a pity that all the honors are concentrated in the rookie year. He was the number one high school student in the United States that year. Many people think he is the best high school student after LeBron. Before entering the league, both , Kobe and James were full of praise for him, and Timberwolves also At the expense of Love, Wiggins was brought back to Minnesota as the core of the team. Originally, the Timberwolves thought they had the next James, and he was good enough in his rookie season, receiving the best rookie and information challenge MVP, and was selected as the best rookie first team. However, you still feel that he has not fulfilled his talent. On the one hand, he always felt that he did not go all out in the game, he has been playing hard, he was also given the nickname of Brother Wolfberry by the fans, and his offensive efficiency was extremely low, and he had no other contribution besides scoring. On the one hand, he doesn't have the temperament of the boss either. Whether in the Timberwolves or the Warriors, his leadership temperament is quite lacking. As for his statistics, he averaged 20+ per game in three seasons and 17+ per game in 7 seasons, but he couldn’t feel his help to the team.He has not been selected to the All-Star Game so far, and it is only because of Butler's arrival that he has made the playoffs. I don't know when Wiggins will be able to awaken in his career. I really don't want the talented mouth brother to just finish his career in obscurity.
No.4 Zach LaVine
Original pick: 13th in the first round
Highlights: 1 All-Star; 1 Rookie Challenge MVP; 2 Dunk King; Tokyo Olympic champion
LaVine can be said to be one of the strongest dunk kings in history, but unlike Gordon's dunk label, LaVine has clearly transformed his talents into his abilities on the court. In the early days of the Timberwolves, due to the double champion in the team, he was always blocked by Wiggins and Downs, and he was not the focus of the team, but he can still average as the third scoring point. 19 points. He was then sent to the Bulls as a bargaining chip for Butler, where he became the Bulls boss, breakthrough sharp, three-point accuracy, in the last three seasons, he scored 23.7 points, 25.5 points and 27.4 points, and three The shooting percentage also exceeded 40%, making him one of the best second positions in the league, but his biggest regret is that he still has not experienced the playoffs so far. During the offseason, the Bulls introduced a number of strong supporters, DeRozan, Jones Jr., Ball, Caruso, plus last season’s weapons and No. 4 show Pawe, Lavin will also next season High probability will break the playoff drought and prove their worth in the playoffs.
No.3 Julius Randall
Original order: 7th in the first round
Highlights: First team second team; First All-Star; Most improved player
was one of the four first-generation Lakers. Randall successfully proved himself after leaving the Lakers. Randall is a big and versatile man.He looks Fauvist in appearance, but he is rough but fine. Randall has excellent offensive skills. On the one hand, he is very good at face-to-face and back-to-the-basket singles. At the same time, his excellent bounce and strength make his offensive rebounds very prominent. He often scores through second offenses. Due to his play style and body shape. Similar, it is also seen as a template for Zion to enter the league. And his other major feature is his ability to organize. He is very good at organizing, and he has a rough sense of God. It is also based on his liking that he has the ball. When he refused to play with James in the Lakers, he chose to go to the Pelicans to prove himself. Facts have proved that this is a correct choice. It was from the 18-19 season that Randall began to usher in the explosion of his career. Joining the Knicks this season has become one of the best 4s in the league, averaging 24 points, 10.2 rebounds and 6 assists per game. This not only helped the Knicks return to the playoffs for the first time in many years, but also won the best improved player and was selected. The All-Star and All-NBA Second Team, but Randle's play in the playoffs was a bit overwhelming. During the offseason, Randall won a 4-year 117 million renewal for the Knicks in advance. Next season, the Knicks have added , Walker, Fournier and other strong aids. Randall is expected to be next season. Leading the Knicks to go further in the playoffs
No.2 Joel Embiid
Original pick: Tanhua
Highlights: 3 times best team second team; 3 Second best defensive team; 4 All-Star; best rookie team
is also a talented black center, also a top three in the draft, also suffered from injuries after the draft, even the nickname is " The Great", the second generation of Great Emperor Embiid did not repeat the mistakes of the first generation of Great Emperor Oden. I have to admire the idea of the 76ers picking rookies that year. It only depends on talent. The selected Noel , the emperor and the rich son behind almost all have to cultivate for a season first. However, with the choice of the Great, the 76ers clearly won, although they were reimbursed for two consecutive seasons due to surgery on their right foot. However, the Great Emperor paid in the third season showed his dominance in the interior, averaging 20+ per game in all five seasons.Last season, he averaged 28.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 blocks per game, 37.7% of 3-pointers and 85.9% of free throws. The interior is full of lethality, averaging 10.7 free throws per game, and shooting ability is also very good. Defense is a big selling point of the Great. The top-level ability to protect the frame is the key to the 76ers' defensive system. In terms of the comprehensiveness of offense and defense alone, the emperor can be said to be the center with the strongest overall offensive and defensive strength in active service. In the five seasons he played, he was selected to the All-NBA team three times, the All-Star team three times, and the All-Star team four times. The team leader is also outstanding, and the 76ers have also become the No. 1 in the Eastern Conference. If it weren't for the teacher who had just defeated him in the MVP selection this year, the Great would be the best choice for this year's rookie re-ranking champion.
No.1 Nikola Jokic
Original order: 41st in the second round
Highlights: 1 regular season MVP; 2 best lineup 1 battle; 1 best Best team second team; 3 All-Stars; Best Rookie team; 1 Olympic silver medal
As the only player in history to receive MVP in the second round show, Teacher Yoo counterattacked to win the top pick in this year of shining stars. Deserved. Without strong muscles and outstanding jumping, the movement and speed of the interior line are not good, even like a walking hundred-year-old mountain. But Teacher Yue abruptly reached the ranks of the league's top stars with his versatility and offensive talent. On the one hand, the teacher's passing ability in the inside line is the top in the league. There is no one. He is the initiator of the Nuggets tactics. He has seen the center organization, but rarely sees the center dribbling the halftime. The teacher is in the Nuggets. In the formation, it can be said that they are both fathers and mothers. Moreover, he has the most triple-doubles among all centers, the most triple-doubles in NBA history (25 times) with over 70% shooting, and the shortest triple-double (14 minutes) in NBA history. He is also the first center in history to score 50 points and 10 assists, and the first player in history to score 38 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 blocks in the playoffs. He has made too much history, and at the same time, in his six-year career, he has 2 All-Star Teams, 3 All-Stars, and 1 MVP. Maybe he does not have as much contribution on the defensive end as the Great, but he has strong independent offensive ability and offensive creation ability, as well as superstar performance at critical moments in the playoffs.It also makes the teacher worthy of this ranking.
In addition, there are many outstanding rookies in this class, Jabari Parker, the violent second-place finisher who was dazzled by injuries, Exam who was also ruined by injuries, McDermott and Shari, who have excellent projections. Odd, once the Nuggets perimeter defensive titans Gary Harris, sledgehammer Kyle Anderson, small potted Payton.
Who are the top three in your mind this year? Which one do you think is better? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area~
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