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2019 NBA Draft Top-30 Prospect Player Comparisons

By Ed Memphis

NEW YORK - JUNE 19: NBA Draft Prospect, Ja Morant poses for portraits during media availability and circuit as part of the 2019 NBA Draft on June 19, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK - JUNE 19: NBA Draft Prospect, Ja Morant poses for portraits during media availability and circuit as part of the 2019 NBA Draft on June 19, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Ceiling: Vince Carter–Charles Barkley hybrid with massive celebrity

Floor: A super famous prime Anthony Mason

6’6,” 250 pound super freak athlete high IQ guy with surprisingly very polished ball handling skills & elite rebounding from day one. Franchise altering talent in marketing & on the court.

Ceiling: Rajon Rondo & Russell Westbrook hybrid

Floor: Delon Wright

At 6’3″ and 185 pounds, Ja Morant is another elite athlete & high IQ guy but Ja is a total floor general who makes guys better around him & puts on a show himself with his immense ability to score from all three levels & anywhere on the court in entertaining fashion. Box Office talent & Box Office appeal/attraction potential.

Ceiling: Low ceiling Carmelo Anthony, max celing Kobe Bryant

Floor: Clean J.R. Rider/Prime Andrew Wiggins

Yes I am THIS high on Rowan Alexander Barrett Jr. The 6’7,” 225 pound 19 year old set records for points despite being on a loaded Duke roster & proving he is an Alpha Dog big-time scorer no matter the roster or level of competition. Analytics project R.J. to be Carmelo Anthony 2.0 & I’m fine with that at any pick.

Ceiling: Prime Lou Williams with a better shot range

Floor: N/A decent bench scorer

6’2,” 180-pound Garland only played five games his lone season at Vandy before a season-ending knee injury. The former Jordan All-American great shooter with Damian Lillard-type shooting streaks, very skilled & high IQ scoring guard with All-Star potential, but has a way to go as a passer & facilitator but already shows flashes of floor general potential.

Ceiling: Paul Pierce

Floor: Peak Bonzi Wells

A very skilled 20 year old scoring wing who plays solid defense & looks to get others involved, Culver displays the skill set of a high floor so he should he a starter level at worst. Plays the game old school style & produced highly although he disappeared vs another lottery talent wing in De’Andre Hunter.

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