With the 18th pick the Washington Wizards select.....

by Wizfan301 on May 4, 2011 8:46 PM EDT

I was just looking at some old drafts and some really nice players have been drafted at 18

2010 - Eric Bledsoe

2009 - Ty Lawson

2008 - JaVale McGee*

2007 - Marco Belinelli

2006 - Oleksiy Pecherov*

2005 - Gerald Green

2004 - J.R. Smith

2003 - David West

So with the 18th pick this year what would you guys like to see the Wizards do with the pick??? Would you trade the pick with a current player and try to get a higher pick or do you keep it and see who falls to us??

* Wizards picked

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Honeycutt!!!

seriously, I will not stop singing this guy’s praise until he is selected. He might not even go so far down, but right now people are overlooking this kid.

http://nbaprospects.blogspot.com/

He’s featured on this recent articles. The kid looks like everything the wizards need: savvy, selflessness, athleticism, defense, rebounding… Honeycutt would make John Wall’s life that much easier and he could also play off of a low post player if the wizards pick one this year. Seriously, no way we should settle on a chris singleton – 1 dimensional player at this point in the team development. Shut-down defenders are rife! They come every year! There’s no way a kid like this comes often, and he will definitely not be so overlooked… anyways yeah, great question and this is my answer… I’d take him and biyombo if kanter is gone and just develop like crazy this season. Another stud in 2012 and the wizards are set

by Ammanuel on May 5, 2011 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

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Honeycutt is risky, but he could pay off big time. He could be a bust, but he could be a hybrid with the best traits of Tayshaun Prince and Shane Battier. Good SFs are always available, even outside the lottery, so if Honeycutt doesn’t pan out, we’ll have several more opportunities to try to get a good SF in the next several years. Why not go with a high risk / high reward pick with our first roll of the dice?

by yop32 on May 5, 2011 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions

I would be happy with Honeycutt or Singleton

If Jordan Williams slid to the 2nd round, I wouldn’t mind taking him either.

by jeffco01 on May 5, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

I like Honeycutt

but you cannot say that “Shut-down defenders are rife!”

The kind of defensive ability that Singleton has doesn’t come out in every draft…. And I’m talking about the elite defensive ability of wings like Shane Battier, Ron Artest (younger), and Gerald Wallace. I’m not talking about the “fake” defense by guys like LeBron James (who gets steals and blocks, but rarely really puts forth effort on the defensive side)….. But I’m talking about a true lock down defender – a guy that can take the other team’s best player and make it hell on him to score.

Those kind of players are not “rife” in the NBA, much less in the College ranks – and Singleton can be that kind of player….

In addition, I’m not sure how you come up with the idea that Chris Singleton is a “1 dimensional player” -

Following stats are all based on per 40 minutes, pace adjusted:

Singleton scores more than Honeycutt (17.3 to 14.4 )

Singleton shoots a slightly higher 3-point (36.8% on 4.5 attepmts per game to 36.2% on 4.6 attempts) -

Singleton rebounds more (9.0 to 8.1)

Singleton turns the ball over less

Singleton has a higher True Shooting Percentage

Now – I like both guys, and if Singleton is taken before the Wizards select at pick #18, I’d be happy with Honeycutt…. But Singleton, in my mind, is clearly the better Pro prospect…

Besides – when will the Wizards finally decide to start drafting guys that have the physical attributes and skills to play defense – have the desire to play defense – and have shown the ability to play defense? When do we get away from thinking “offense first”?

He's "delightfully cranky"

I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.

by Rook6980 on May 5, 2011 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

Amen!

by YellaFella on May 5, 2011 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Honeycutt has shown the ability to catch and shoot while on the move. Haven’t seen that from Singleton. Singleton’s shooting percentages are also a bit suspect since they improved a lot this past year compared to previous years.

Honeycutt’s rebounding is coming almost entirely from the SF position. Singleton has played a lot at the PF position.

High turnover rate is not a terrible thing in a young player. The extra TO’s often go away, while the extra ASTs often stick.

For the last decade or so, UCLA players seem to have outperformed their draft position. Somehow, they play even better in the NBA than they did in college. (Any theories on why?)

Given a choice, I’d take Honeycutt over Singleton, but it’s not a strong preference. I’d be extremely happy with either one at #18.

by yop32 on May 5, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

First – let’s be clear – the best position for both these players in the NBA is Small Forward. Although Singleton may have played the post occasionally at Florida State – he is a Small Forward… and has been that most of his Collegiate career.

I’ve seen both these guys play – A LOT – and neither one could be called a “tweener” forward… they are both SF’s

Yeah – Honeycutt has some offensive advantages: He is better shooting coming off screens (on the move, as you put it)… He’s a better ball handler, and therefore a better slasher… He racks up a few more assists…. He is definitely a better “shot creator” than Singleton… but on the other hand, he requires the ball more than Singleton; and has a pretty high usage rate…

On the other hand, Singleton is the better athlete. He’s got NBA athleticism. He’ll be great in transition from day one… and should catch his fair share of alley oop passes (hopefully from John Wall). He is the better catch-and-shoot 3-point shooter…. He’s also better at limiting his shots – ie: better shot selection. (Honeycutt tends to put up some bad shots from time to time). And Singleton is not as inept on offense as some would have you believe… He’s got an incredibly strong inside post game; which, given his size, should translate well to the NBA where he may have a height and strength advantage over most NBA Small Forwards not named LeBron James. Singleton also has a lower usage rate and a higher points per possession than Honeycutt. He shoots the ball at an overall higher percentage ( 43.4% vs 40.6%). Speaking of LeBaby – Singleton would be perfect for guarding the elite Small Forwards in the League – as he has the height (6’9"), length, strength AND quickness to guard both on the perimeter and in the post. He should be able to guard anyone from Kevin Durant, to Paul Pierce to LeBron James….

Given the fact that the Wizards already have a lot of medium and high usage players (Wall 24.0, Crawford 25.7, Blatche 23.5, Young 22.2) – it seems to me that they need some guys that don’t need the ball as much. They need guys to hit open shots (which Singleton can do better than Honeycutt), hit the boards (which Singleton can do better than Honeycutt), get out in transition (which Singleton can do better than Honeycutt) , hit the offensive boards (which Singleton can do better than Honeycutt) and play stellar perimeter defense (which Singleton can do better than any other player in the draft)….

He's "delightfully cranky"

I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.

by Rook6980 on May 5, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

Singleton’s usage rate is just as high, if not higher than Honeycutt’s. Singleton has almost as many FGAs, more FTAs, less TOs, but also almost 6 fewer minutes per game.

Singleton’s TS% is 53%, Honeycutt’s is 52%.

Singleton is a better athlete, especially if you’re considering strength, but Honeycutt still has very good speed, quickness, and hops for an NBA wing. Elite vs very good.

To my eye, Honeycutt has the higher bball IQ, which can more than compensate for any athletic shortfall.

Singleton didn’t just play PF occasionally, he played there most of the time this year. Singleton is listed at 6-9/227. The other four starters are 6-10/240, 6-5/205, 6-5/195, and 6-4/204.

by yop32 on May 5, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Amen

by eltacoman on May 6, 2011 5:08 AM EDT up reply actions

HONEYCUTT

http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nba/25123479;ylt=AvpJgKFnF8LvfvlbydBtUC8vLYF#nba/25123479

This is what Greg Anthony had to say about Honeycutt @1:58 mark

by Wizfan301 on May 5, 2011 8:30 AM EDT reply actions

Tristan Thompson or Chris Singleton. If not available, Faried.

by disgrunted on May 5, 2011 9:22 AM EDT reply actions

Theose are the people I want before Honeycutt

And throw in the Morris’s in there too.

Screw rational basketball analysis. I <3 Jordan Crawford.

Stress fractures are inevitable when you kick as much ass as Trevor Booker does.

by returnofswagger on May 5, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Faried may be gone by 18

And the Morris twins may definitely be gone. If Faried is there, the Wizards shouldn’t think twice, even though I also really like Singleton. Damn, this is gonna be difficult!! Its looking like a good problem though.

by qthaballa on May 6, 2011 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Any chance Markieff is available that late?

That’s who I’ve wanted with that pick from the get-go, but as the draft weakened and he played well chances of him there are probably almost nil at this point

by DCrez on May 5, 2011 9:38 AM EDT reply actions

don't think so

the melt of underclassmen seems to have moved him up almost into the late lottery. For my money I’d pick him over his brother.

by Jheiser3 on May 5, 2011 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions

draftexpress has him at 14th

with us taking Jimmer!

by DCrez on May 5, 2011 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions

yep

but they don’t take team needs into account. so thats just their player rankings applied to the draft grid.

by Jheiser3 on May 5, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions

He's not a bad pick at that spot.

He can shoot the lights out. There’s no question about that and no doubt that as a spot up shooter in the nba he will knock down 3s. A million questions about his size, athleticism, etc, etc….but if you want a guy who will drain 3s all day, he’s got that skill in spades.

by DCrez on May 5, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

can he guard anybody?

i don’t mind picking a rotation player at that spot. Combo-guard with scoring ability is on my list. Given how things look now I’d wait and use the 2nd rounder for that though. Looks like we could still pick through Darius Morris, E’taun Moore, Sheldon Mack, maybe even a falling Nolan Smith. Conversely, don’t think the best options at SF will be there in the 2nd.

If nothing else its a reason to talk to a team like the Bulls at the end of the first. We could add another pick pretty easily IMO.

by Jheiser3 on May 5, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I doubt he can guard anyone, I just think his J is arguably 1st round talent.

by DCrez on May 5, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions

I think the combo guard with scoring ability is already on the roster

Jordan Crawford fills that role pretty nicely. I would love a Nolan Smith in the 2nd round. He can shoot, defend, and is more of a pure point than a JC, or Jimmer.

by jeffco01 on May 5, 2011 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions

If the draft went....

Lottery: Kanter or D Williams

18th: Honeycutt or Singleton

2nd rd: Nolan Smith, Chandler Parsons, or Jordan Williams

by jeffco01 on May 5, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions

I'd be pumped

by jeffco01 on May 5, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions

we need more than 3 guards.

Crawford will handle the ball, but he can’t be our answer at backup PG and backup SG. That creates a tenuously thin roster… and what if NY maxes out his free agent potential elsewhere? then we really need 2 more guards.

by Jheiser3 on May 5, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Jimmer...

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by Bullet Nation in Exile on May 5, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

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Screw rational basketball analysis. I <3 Jordan Crawford.

Stress fractures are inevitable when you kick as much ass as Trevor Booker does.

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by Bullet Nation in Exile on May 6, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

hmm

I was hoping to get a kid like Jeffrey Taylor, but he is staying at Vandy.

Then I saw that we’d get a shot at Tobias Harris, 5* McD’s AA freshman from Tennessee. In his last write up Chad Ford indicates Harris is moving up into the early teens. I think he is going to be a very good pro.

now we are left to hope Singleton is still there. Don’t want Jordan Hamliton.

by Jheiser3 on May 5, 2011 9:47 AM EDT reply actions

Chris Singleton

We need dudes who WANT it. Singleton definitely wants it. I don’t care if he is a little offensively challenged, he is an absolute animal on D and on the boards. We could match him up with the other team’s best player every game. He might not necessarily be a starter but bringing beasts like him and Booker off the bench is very appealing to me.

by jeffco01 on May 5, 2011 9:49 AM EDT reply actions

one needs to start

we can only hide so many offensively challenged players. Playing he and Booker together would hurt spacing. I could see Rashard coming off the bench (still playing big minutes). That way Singleton and Blatche would be in the front court together. Lewis and Booker could play together. gives us a lot of options defensively and spaces the floor.

by Jheiser3 on May 5, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions