Vernon Macklin Drafted 52nd Overall By The Detroit Pistons
by FlaGators on Jun 23, 2011 11:36 PM EDT
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PrintIn one of the most surprising picks of the 2011 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected Vernon Macklin with the 52nd overall (22nd of the 2nd round) pick. Vernon Macklin wasn't on the draft board of a whole lot of analysts, nor was he projected to even be drafted.
I think that his height will be an issue for him at the NBA level. At 6'9" he isn't even close to the prototypical size NBA teams like at the center position, so look for him to play another position. As with Chandler Parsons and the Houston Rockets, Vernon Macklin joins a team that is loaded with players at his position.
The Detroit Pistons boast Charlie Villanueva, Chris Wilcox, Ben Wallace, Tayshaun Prince, Jonas Jerebko, Kyle Singler and Austin Daye at either the power forward or center position. This creates a slightly different scenario for Macklin. I wouldn't rule out the possibility of him perfecting his craft in the D-League for a season or two.
Just a reminder that no second round pick constitutes a guaranteed contract, so if he plans on making the team, he is going to have to work for it. He does have some moves around the rim, but then again, so does almost every other player in the NBA outside of Dwight Howard.
For a look at things from the Pistons' perspective, check out SB Nation's Detroit Pistons blog Detroit Bad Boys. Talk about a fitting name for a blog.
Congratulations to Vernon Macklin and good luck in Detroit.
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You trying to say Dwight doesn't have moves around the rim?
Dwight Howard - "My Gosh, what is that smell?"
Otis Smith - "That's the smell of success my man."
Dwight Howard - "No, it smells like a used Arenas... filled with... Turkoglu..."
Otis Smith - "You know, success smells like that to some people." (turns and walks toward a crowd of fans)
Fan#1 - (Disgusted) "What is that? Smells like a turd covered in burnt hair..."
Otis Smith - (Tries to act casual and walk away) "Woah, what's that smell?"
That’s exactly what I’m saying. But then again, everyone says it. Why do you think Pat Ewing has been working with him for the past couple of years?
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Patrick Ewing is working with D Howard because "he is the only player in the league without moves around the rim"?
Uh no.
And I don’t get the D Howard hate?
"When you argue correctly, you're never wrong."-Nick Naylor
Anyone who watches the Magic and D Howard knows this. Ewing has even said it. Part of the reason why he took that job was to help Howard.
And, I just think that as of right now, he is wasting his talent. He has the talent to be as good as Shaq was when Shaq was in his prime. But he won’t make the jump for some reason.
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Haslem was a much better player but without looking it up I recall he was a 6'9'' center
Also David Lee is 6’9’’…
Not that Macklin has the same athleticism but it proves he still has a chance to have some success as a PF/C. This past season he really seemed to pick up some strength in the paint and on the defensive side as well.
"When you argue correctly, you're never wrong."-Nick Naylor
Both of those guys play much much more PF than C.
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Thats my point
They played center in college
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