The 2014 draft power list, a low-ranking counterattack, can be called the most inspirational draft!(above). This column will kick off a series of power rankings based on player stats and influence from previous drafts. This list is purely my opinion, and everyone is welcome to discuss rationally. The 2014 draft was a slap in the face draft, and many players successfully counterattacked from the low pick, and some players did not play at the level that people originally expected. Back then, ** touted this draft as a draft comparable to the ** generation of 96 years, but unfortunately it is obviously difficult for this draft to reach the height of the ** generation of that year. Let's take a look at the 5th to 1st places in the power rankings of this draftNo. 5: Spencer Dinwiddie (38th pick) Dinwiddie, the Nets' sixth man, averaged 168 points 4Six assists are almost among the best sixth man, and this season he replaced the injured Irving as the team's starting point guard, and his stats went even further, averaging 20 per game6 points 6Eight assists, career-high both in scoring and assists.
This shows that not only can he be the team's sixth man to steal points and maintain the lead in the margin, but he is also no slouch as a starting point guard. As a player who was drafted in the second round, the Nets were able to have him, which greatly increased the team's roster depth. Once the Nets are fully healthy, they will have the strength to compete with other teams for the Eastern Conference title. No. 4: Andrew Wiggins (1st Pick) Andrew Wiggins has top-tier physical talent and is 203 meters, arm span 213 meters with the potential to dominate both the offensive and defensive ends. His first move is extremely fast and his ability to stay in the air is higher than that of other players. Despite his physical stellarity, Wiggins prefers to use mid-range shooting to solve problems, is less willing to engage in physical collisions, and has problems with shot selection. As the core of the Timberwolves, he averages more than 20 points per game and has never suffered a serious injury, but still has a chance to turn around.
After joining the Warriors, his attitude towards the game has started to become positive, and hopefully the Warriors' winning culture will change his attitude and meet people's expectations of him. No. 3: Zach LaVine (13th Pick) Zach LaVine's progress has been remarkable, and his physical gifts have combined with his increasing shooting skills to keep his scoring climbing. This season, he is averaging 25 per game5 points 48 rebounds 42 assists, standard star-level performance. However, despite this, he still failed to make the All-Star Game, leaving many to feel sorry for him. LaVine, the new leader of the Bulls, has become a vital player who has great potential to be a future All-Star despite being young compared to his former teammate Wiggins. However, to achieve this, the Bulls need to find the right partner for him. The main reason why LaVine has not been selected as an All-Star so far is because of the team's poor record. However, in the league, the 13th pick of a shooting guard tends to surprise people, and we look forward to seeing how he performs in the future.
Another player to watch is Joel Embiid of the 76ers. His personality makes him a star who can stir up the atmosphere at home and is at the top of the league. However, the 76ers' roster configuration doesn't seem to be a good fit for Embiid. The team's over-reliance on interior players has resulted in Embiid's space being compressed in the low post, while his mid-range and perimeter shooting has been inconsistent, which has prevented him from making the most of his impact. Although Embiid contributed greatly to the team on the defensive end, the team's defensive level immediately dropped as soon as he was off the court. This season, Embiid is averaging 23 per game4 points, 118 rebounds and 1With 3 blocks, he qualified to start the All-Star Game. However, he still has a long way to go to become an MVP candidate, and the 76ers still have to work through roster configurations. And Nikola Jokic, who was drafted with the 41st pick, is also in the spotlight.
As the only player in this rookie to have been selected to the top five team in the first team and MVP, he deservedly became the top pick in this draft. Despite being a second-round pick, Jokic was drafted by the Nuggets, which was undoubtedly their lucky move. Jokic has an extremely high basketball IQ, and his passing ability even outperforms that of a guard at times. In addition, he is good at using his body to create opportunities to score under the basket. Jokic's scoring ability is just as good, and his quality was evident from last season's playoffs. This season, Jokic has a good chance of being selected for the first lineup and is even expected to be MVP in the future. His addition will ensure that the Nuggets become a powerhouse in the West for years to come. It's incredible to be able to select a player of this caliber with the 41st pick. Overall, the physical talent of this rookie is top-notch, but the team's lack of ability to develop rookies has led to these players not living up to expectations.
Despite the praise of this draft, it is a shame that very few players have been selected as All-Stars. However, we still believe that more of these young players will emerge. After all, the future is full of uncertainties, and no one can predict the outcome. The 2014 draft's comeback from the bottom of the power rankings is undoubtedly one of the most motivating stories.