The Brooklyn Nets (it’s going to take some time to get used to not typing “New Jersey”) traded away their first round pick at the trade deadline to get Gerald Wallace from the Portland Trail Blazers. However, the 2012 NBA Draft was still a busy one for the Nets.
Brooklyn ended up with three players in the second round. Tyshawn Taylor was taken at 41. Tornike Shengelia was selected at 54. Ilkan Karaman was their pick at 57.
Personally, I think Taylor has a chance to stick in the league. He makes dumb mistakes but he can defend, score and break down a defense. Those traits alone should help him stick in the league for a while.
As for their two draft-and-stash Euros, I like Shengelia. He was one of the best draft-and-stash options available. I’m not nearly as high on Karaman.
Brooklyn Nets Draft Grade: B-
Tyshawn Taylor Nets (Image: TSN.ca)
Post from: EveryJoe
Brooklyn ended up with three players in the second round. Tyshawn Taylor was taken at 41. Tornike Shengelia was selected at 54. Ilkan Karaman was their pick at 57.
Personally, I think Taylor has a chance to stick in the league. He makes dumb mistakes but he can defend, score and break down a defense. Those traits alone should help him stick in the league for a while.
As for their two draft-and-stash Euros, I like Shengelia. He was one of the best draft-and-stash options available. I’m not nearly as high on Karaman.
Brooklyn Nets Draft Grade: B-
Post from: EveryJoe