Joe's drafting history grade poll

[Glenn]

Stop whining about how terrible it is for you to read someone else's opinion.

We all gotta read your opinion - and I don't whine about it.

[Glenn]

Joe Dumars' NBA Draft track record is in the middle of the pack compared to other current general managers

[Fool]

Damn it Gla!

[Glenn]

lol

[WTFchris]

Bullshit. What 9 picks have been "solid" for him?

These are the only possible ones to consider solid:
Mehmet Okur, Tayshaun Prince, Carlos Delfino, Jason Maxiell, Amir Johnson, Rodney Stuckey, Arron Afflalo, Austin Daye, Jonas Jerebko

That's 9 and some of those are pretty borderline. He has 3 listed as up in the air (are JJ or Daye in that?).

The other problem with this is it doesn't factor draft position. He has O'Conner rated the same percentage, but he only had one lotto pick in that time frame (Deron Williams). He had the 14th pick once. Everything else is 18+. Dumars has had 6 picks 15 or better to the 2 O'Conner has had. No way they can have the same draft rating.

[micknugget]

^ I Agree ^

Half of those "solid picks" aren't even starters and half of them are already gone. Not very impressive.

[Uncle Mxy]

^ I Agree ^

Half of those "solid picks" aren't even starters and half of them are already gone. Not very impressive.

I wouldn't necessarily expect a generic "solid pick" to be anything more than a rotation player.

[WTFchris]

yeah, in the late 20's the best I hope for is a rotation player. I don't think Max, Delfino, AA and certainly Prince were misses because maybe better players went later. If you get solid contributions from late firsts I think that is all you can ask.

Joe's problem has always been the top half of the first round. None of those picks are solid based on position. Jury is out on Daye and I'm still not sure Stuckey is solid until he develops a jumper or becomes a solid PG (either one would be fine).

[FatKid]

yeah, in the late 20's the best I hope for is a rotation player. I don't think Max, Delfino, AA and certainly Prince were misses because maybe better players went later. If you get solid contributions from late firsts I think that is all you can ask.

Joe's problem has always been the top half of the first round. None of those picks are solid based on position. Jury is out on Daye and I'm still not sure Stuckey is solid until he develops a jumper or becomes a solid PG (either one would be fine).

wouldn't hurt if he stopped having seizures either.

[Fool]

Alistair Overeem seem looks pretty regular to me.