Stories of the 2014 NBA Draft

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Andre Tiggs
Shooting Guard 6-3 223
College: Memphis
25 Years Old
Drafted #5

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 323 (253)
Points: 10.7
Assists: 1.9
Rebounds: 2.6
Steals: 0.5
Blocks: 0.2
Turnovers: 1.1
Minutes: 27.6
Field Goal: 44.1%
3 Point: 36.1%
Free throw: 86.7%

Awards:
2014 Rookie Game Starter
2014 All-Rookie 1st Team
2015 Sophomore Game Reserve

Tiggs is a solid combo guard who plays good technical defense and handles the ball well. He is a fairly good shooter, but I believe he was a mid-first round talent that the Jazz reached for with a top 5 pick. I think in the future he will continue to be a good 5th starter or 6th man, but not much more. HAs played all four years with the Jazz

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Estell Hand
Small Forward 6-7 208
Tennessee
25 Years Old
Drafted #6

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 328 (185)
Points: 12.6
Assists: 1.4
Rebounds: 4.5
Steals: 1.1
Blocks: 0.6
Turnovers: 2.3
Minutes: 26.8
Field Goal: 43.4%
3 Point: 41.9%
Free throw: 78.7%

Career Postseason Stats
Games (Started): 46 (18)
Points: 10.7
Assists: 1.3
Rebounds: 3.8
Steals: 0.9
Blocks: 0.5
Turnovers: 2.7
Minutes: 24.5

Awards:
2014 Rookie Game Reserve

Hand plays a good all-around game, though he struggles with turnovers and handling the ball a lot of the time. Played one year in New Orleans and three in Philly. Estell has had a season or two where his name was throw out as a borderline all-star, he hasn’t quite reached that level, but he just may at some point.

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Mark Grove
Point Guard 6-1 184
Kentucky
25 Years Old
Drafted #7

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 321 (320)
Points: 11.7
Assists: 6.4
Rebounds: 3.4
Steals: 1.0
Blocks: 0.3
Turnovers: 2.7
Minutes: 32.9
Field Goal: 40.1%
3 Point: 32.9%
Free throw: 87.0%

Career Postseason Stats
Games (Started): 46 (46)
Points: 12.3
Assists: 7.9
Rebounds: 3.7
Steals: 1.1
Blocks: 0.5
Turnovers: 3.0
Minutes: 36.9

Awards:
2014 Rookie Game Starter
2014 All-Rookie 1st Team
2015 Sophomore Game Reserve

Grove is the textbook definition of a point guard. He does everything. He can score the ball for himself, distribute to teammates, rebound, steal the ball, and play above average defense all while having some of the best court intelligence and discipline of any players in the draft class. He has played all of his four years with Orlando. Career projection is quality starting point guard for years to come, but doubtful he’ll take it to the next level.

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Matt Mason
Center 6-10 249
Maryland
26 Years Old
Drafted #8

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 317 (104)
Points: 9.4
Assists: 1.0
Rebounds: 5.2
Steals: 0.3
Blocks: 1.1
Turnovers: 1.2
Minutes: 24.0
Field Goal: 55.0%
Free throw: 52.9%

Career Postseason Stats
Games (Started): 28 (0)
Points: 9.5
Assists: 0.9
Rebounds: 4.9
Steals: 0.4
Blocks: 1.0
Turnovers: 1.2
Minutes: 22.6

Awards:
2014 Rookie Game Reserve
2015 Sophomore Game Reserve

Mason is a bruising center, who draws fouls almost at will. He spent two years as Portland’s sixth man before moving to Charlotte, where he spent one year as a sixth man before slotting into the starting line-up. Mason brings great hustle and energy to a game, but is one of the oldest lottery players and it may be difficult for him to raise his production much more. Career projection, solid starter or potent sixth man.

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Kitwana Butler
Small Forward 6-5 211
Virginia
24 Years Old
Drafted #9

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 322 (112)
Points: 10.7
Assists: 1.4
Rebounds: 3.4
Steals: 1.4
Blocks: 0.6
Turnovers: 1.4
Minutes: 21.9
Field Goal: 51.6%
3 Point: 42.9%
Free throw: 79.4%

Career Postseason Stats
Games (Started): 59 (38)
Points: 14.7
Assists: 1.8
Rebounds: 4.4
Steals: 1.7
Blocks: 0.8
Turnovers: 2.1
Minutes: 29.1

Awards:
2014 Rookie Game Reserve
2014 All-Rookie 1st Team

Butler is probably the best defensive wing of the draft, except maybe Bobby Moore, it’s a tough call. Butler is an elite ball thief, once he finally got minutes once he was traded to Orlando this year he averaged 2.4 steals a game. Played three years in New Orleans before being traded to Orlando. I think that he will soon be one of the premier perimeter defenders in the league and make several all-defense teams.

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Jason Dawson
Power Forward 6-10 234
Prairie View
26 Years Old
Drafted #10

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 312 (303)
Points: 11.9
Assists: 1.2
Rebounds: 6.2
Steals: 0.6
Blocks: 1.2
Turnovers: 2.2
Minutes: 30.3
Field Goal: 42.0%
3 Point: 33.5%
Free throw: 70.5%

Career Postseason Stats
Games (Started): 12 (12)
Points: 12.1
Assists: 1.6
Rebounds: 7.3
Steals: 0.2
Blocks: 0.8
Turnovers: 2.4
Minutes: 36.2

Awards
2014 Rookie Game Reserve
2014 All-Rookie 2nd Team
2015 Sophomore Game Reserve

Dawson, in my opinion, is a little overrated. I don’t think he would be starting on many other teams aside from Memphis. He brings solid defense and average rebounding, but lacks an effective offensive game. Spent all four years with Memphis. Career projection, doubt he will stay a starter much longer so sixth man.

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[B]Brian Springer[/B]
Center 6-11 258
Saint John’s
22 Years Old
Drafted #12

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 130 (0)
Points: 3.1
Assists: 0.4
Rebounds: 1.9
Steals: 0.2
Blocks: 0.1
Turnovers: 0.5
Minutes: 7.4
Field Goal: 42.4%
Free throw: 37.3%

Springer is a good center, I’m extremely surprised that he has been relegated to a bench role. He is a good rebounder and I think he will become a rotation player eventually. Spent 3 years in Chicago before being traded to Toronto last season.

Saipele Bergig
Point Guard 6-3 156
Israel
25 Years Old
Drafted #13

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 305 (301)
Points: 13.8
Assists: 7.8
Rebounds: 5.0
Steals: 1.4
Blocks: 0.5
Turnovers: 2.8
Minutes: 34.6
Field Goal: 40.2%
3 Point: 36.1%
Free throw: 70.9%

Career Postseason Stats
Games (Started): 37 (37)
Points: 13.2
Assists: 9.1
Rebounds: 5.3
Steals: 1.6
Blocks: 0.4
Turnovers: 3.9
Minutes: 37.5

Awards:
2014 All-Rookie 2nd Team
2015 Sophomore Game Starter
2015 Sophomore Game MVP

Bergig was a great pick in the late lottery. He does everything as a point guard. He plays hard nosed defense and steals the ball well. He is one of the best passers in the league. Struggles a bit with his shooting percentage, but he has the potential to lead the league in assists and also to become an all star caliber player.

Reggie Dixon
Power Forward 6-10 254
23 Years Old
Purdue
Drafted #14

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 242 (37)
Points: 6.1
Assists: 1.0
Rebounds: 3.7
Steals: 0.3
Blocks: 0.6
Turnovers: 1.2
Minutes: 19.3
Field Goal: 41.3%
Free throw: 80.0%

Dixon is a jack of all trades master of none. He does everything at an average rate, but doesn’t have any above average skills. Spent one year in Portland before moving to Dallas for the past 3 years.

Derek Ward
Center 7-4 266
Oregon
24 Years Old
Drafted #15

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 326 (10)
Points: 9.2
Assists: 0.8
Rebounds: 4.8
Steals: 0.8
Blocks: 0.8
Turnovers: 1.6
Minutes: 20.3
Field Goal: 56.2%
Free throw: 70.7%

Career Postseason Stats
Games (Started): 28 (0)
Points: 7.4
Assists: 0.5
Rebounds: 3.5
Steals: 0.6
Blocks: 0.6
Turnovers: 1.1
Minutes: 15.1

Awards:
2014 All-Rookie 2nd Team
2015 Sophomore Game Reserve

Ward has been a strong 6th man for Washington for one year and now for the past three years in Boston. He is a very efficient scorer and his sheer size makes up for his lack of defensive instincts. Could be a decent starter someday.

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Some other notable performers:

Tate Neal
Point Guard 6-3 179
West Virginia
24 Years Old
Drafted #19
Charlotte Bobcats

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 314 (222)
Points: 9.1
Assists: 4.2
Rebounds: 2.6
Steals: 0.8
Blocks: 0.3
Turnovers: 1.7
Minutes: 26.4
Field Goal: 41.2%
3 Point: 32.9%
Free throw: 83.7%

Career Postseason Stats
Games (Started): 12 (12)
Points: 12.4
Assists: 5.6
Rebounds: 3.0
Steals: 1.2
Blocks: 0.3
Turnovers: 2.9
Minutes: 35.2

Awards:
2015 Sophomore Game Reserve

Ryan Roberson
Shooting Guard 6-8 216
Pittsburgh
24 Years Old
Drafted #25
Houston-Denver Nuggets

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 318 (112)
Points: 10.6
Assists: 2.4
Rebounds: 2.7
Steals: 0.2
Blocks: 0.1
Turnovers: 1.6
Minutes: 23.3
Field Goal: 35.9%
3 Point: 33.0%
Free throw: 88.3%

Career Postseason Stats
Games (Started): 12 (5)
Points: 11.9
Assists: 1.3
Rebounds: 2.3
Steals: 0.4
Blocks: 0.1
Turnovers: 1.3
Minutes: 25.5

Awards:
2014 All-Rookie 2nd Team
2015 Sophomore Game Starter

Jarvis Evans
Power Forward 6-8 254
Florida State
22 Years Old
Drafted #30
Miami-Atlanta Hawks

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 248 (144)
Points: 11.3
Assists: 1.1
Rebounds: 4.3
Steals: 0.4
Blocks: 1.0
Turnovers: 2.2
Minutes: 24.7
Field Goal: 41.2%
Free throw: 67.2%

Sam Hawkins
Center 6-11 248
Dayton
26 Years Old
Drafted #32
Chicago-Houston Rockets

Career Stats
Games (Started): 313 (155)
Points: 10.7
Assists: 0.8
Rebounds: 5.2
Steals: 0.6
Blocks: 0.2
Turnovers: 1.2
Minutes: 23.5
Field Goal: 50.5%
Free Throw: 69.3%

Willis Milsap
Center 6-10 257
Oklahoma State
24 Years Old
Drafted #38
Golden State

Careers Stats
Games (Started): 160 (125)
Points: 15.9
Assists: 0.8
Rebounds: 5.1
Steals: 0.3
Blocks: 1.2
Turnovers: 1.9
Minutes: 23.4
Field Goal: 72.1% (That’s right over 70% from the field!)
Free throw: 66.9%

Career Postseason Stats
Games (Started): 27 (15)
Points: 17.1
Assists: 1.0
Rebounds: 4.9
Steals: 0.3
Blocks: 1.0
Turnovers: 1.6
Minutes: 25.7

Awards:
2014 All-First D-League Team
2015 Rookie Game Reserve
2016 Sophomore Game Reserve