2010 NBA Draft: All-2010 NBA Draft Underrated Team

There were great players in the 2010 NBA draft. Some of the great players go un-noticed because they're over-shadowed by the big time prospects.

It's not common for scouts to overlook the player’s success factor in the NBA.

Some people are already trying to put together "NBA Bust" list and the rookies haven't played a game yet.

You want to know who the most underrated players are in the 2010 NBA draft. I'll let you know.

PG - Grevis Vasquez 6'6'' Grizzlies

Vasquez in my mind was the biggest draft steal in the first round--correct me if I'm wrong.

He has great size for an NBA point guard. Now let's mix that with the vision and passing skills and you have yourself a complete point guard.

He is a solid rebounder from the guard position, and despite his lack of muscle, he will be able to get into the opposition at the next level.

SG - Willie Warren 6'4'' Clippers

Warren was said to be a possible lottery pick before the season even started. Heck, he could have came out the year before and been a definite first round selection. 

However, his choice to stay, came back to haunt him. He was drafted very late in the second round, so something had to be wrong with him game right? Wrong!

Warren really didn't change over the course of the season, just bad injuries and less court action chipped away his draft stock. He can still shoot the ball, although his shot selection can be questionable, and beat defenders off the dribble.

Playing behind a guy like Baron Davis in Los Angeles is going to pay off in the long run. Something tells me you're going to be hearing a lot about Warren pretty soon.

SF - Gordon Hayward 6'9'' Jazz

When the Jazz made the selection of Hayward with the No. 9 pick in the draft, people immediately starting saying he was a bust.

"Oh, they're drafting him because of his shooting but he shot poorly in college." "He isn't strong." Those are some of the things I'm hearing about Hayward.

However, I am a huge K-State fan, and last time I didn't believe he was the real deal, he made me look crazy.

Hayward lit up this gym in both the elite eight and sweet sixteen match-ups. He has ball-handling skills and will be a productive shooter on the wing.

Keep doubting Hayward, and you're going to wind up wishing you didn't.

PF - Ryan Richards 6'11'' Spurs

After an impressive NBA Draft combine, Richards was still selected very late in the second round.

He is a big that is versatile in the post. He can step out and hit mid-range jumpers. Or he can stay inside and make fade-aways or running hooks.

Not to mention, he has the ability to clean the boards and run in transition. He is 6'11'' with the ability to alter and block shots as well as any player in the draft.

C - Hassan Whiteside 7'0'' Kings

Whiteside was once thought of as a lottery pick in the draft. He has terrific size, an almost unreal wingspan which is 7'7''. 

He likes to intimidate in the paint. He wants’ to own the paint and you can tell by the way he blocks and alters shots. 

His defense is better than any other prospect in the draft. 


He broke his school record for blocks and the season wasn't even three-fourths of being over with.

His offensive skill-set is still raw, but he can step outside a hit jumpers.

Written by DeAnte Mitchell

2010 NBA Draft: Los Angeles Clippers Draft Grade

Al-Farouq Aminu 6'9'' Small Forward

In my eyes, Al-Farouq Aminu will be one of the best players coming out of this draft. By the end of the season, he will be a finalist for the Rookie of the Year award.

Aminu is a 6'9'' small forward that plays very big due to his frame. He is 218 pounds with an incredible wingspan that he uses to his advantage.

He displays great leaping ability with eye-popping dunks and great athleticism.

At 6'9'' he is blessed with the ability to handle the rock and beat defenders off the dribble. He is most comfortable working with the ball, but he also moves very well without the ball.

When his teammates are in trouble he knows where to go and what he needs to do to help his teammates out. He is a great team player with great offensive ability.

He can also stretch the defense out with his jump shot.

Not to mention, he excels on the glass due to his quickness and long arms. With that, he can also lock down on small forwards in the league with coaches to help his defensive mechanics.

Willie Warren 6'4'' Combo Guard

With Willie Warren you’ll get a very experienced combo-guard. He is sometimes compared to Ben Gordon because of his shooting ability. Nice touch on a good looking shot. Or sometimes you’ll hear them comparing his game to Rodney Stuckey, the big guard that can play either position.

Well there is another thing you can label Warren as, and that’s a draft steal.

Before the NCAA season started he was a lottery pick. Many suspect that experts found something wrong with his game, but no; he is still the same old Willie Warren.

Warren can stretch the defense with his streaky shooting. He has a lot of range and as a shooter, he likes to find that unspoken range. He can pull up consistently from the NBA three point line, the question is will it be good or bad shots.

Warren is very aggressive with his offensive attack. He is not a predictable player; he often switches up his offensive game to keep the opposition guessing.

He can use both hands effectively, finish at the rim, and score.




Eric Bledsoe 6'1'' Point Guard

Eric Bledsoe is one of the fantastic freshmen from the University of Kentucky.

Bledsoe is 6'1" and just as fast as John Wall. He has a very quick first step that allows him to get into the paint. Unlike other point guards in this draft, he is very strong finishing around the rim.

Floaters and mid-range shots are also a part of his game. He incorporates them all separately to keep the offense guessing.

With his size and speed, I can already see him knuckling up on NBA point guards and winning the battle. In college, he used his long arms and a very good defensive stance to rip the defender.

This translates very well in the NBA.

Here are the things that bother some NBA teams when looking at Bledsoe: unproven leadership abilities, turnovers, and inconsistent three-point jump shot.

Shooting mechanics can be easily turned into a strength in the pros, but the leadership and turnovers part depend on him.

(Initial observation made on B/R)

Analysis:

The big concerns coming into the draft for the Clippers was the wing and back-up point guard position. 

To fix the problem at the wing, the Clippers selected Al-Farouq Aminu the talented youngster with a lot of talent that hasn't been reached yet.

For the point guard position, the Clippers acquired Willie Warren and Eric Bledsoe. They will most likely play behind Baron Davis and learn the fundamentals needed to play point guard in the league.

Draft Grade: B+

Written by DeAnte Mitchell