NBA Draft Analyses
20 years of contextual re-drafts • 1984-2024
About NBA Re-Drafts
NBA development is a long game. Unlike the NFL, players often need 3-4 years to reach their ceiling. Our analyses examine organizational patience, player development systems, star partnerships, and market pressure — factors that determine whether a prospect becomes an All-Star or a "what could have been."
Key Development Factors
Guards
- • Ball-handling freedom
- • Spacing for drives
- • Coach's system fit
- • Star partnership dynamics
Wings
- • Shot creation opportunity
- • Defensive role clarity
- • Two-way development
- • Playmaking responsibility
Bigs
- • Modern skill development
- • Pick-and-roll usage
- • Defensive anchor role
- • Frontcourt partner fit
Elite Development Orgs
Some franchises consistently maximize draft picks:
Robinson → Duncan → Kawhi → Wemby
Brown + Tatum = Champions
Heat Culture creates value
Presti's patience pays off
All NBA Draft Analyses
The French Connection
Risacher, Sarr, and Questions
Wemby's Historic Landing
The Spurs' Perfect Setup
Paolo's Dominance
Jabari's Fit Failure
Cade's Struggle, Mobley's Rise
Detroit Rebuild Question
Edwards Rises
Minnesota Finally Gets It Right
Zion's Load Management
Generational Talent vs. Body
The Doncic Draft
Trade That Changed Everything
Fultz Flops, Tatum Thrives
Celtics' Masterful Trade Down
Simmons' Paradox
The Process Failure
Wiggins, Parker, Embiid
Two MVPs Outside Top 10
The Bennett Bust
Greek Freak Goes 15th
AD & Dame
Small-School Star Goes 6th
Kawhi's Quiet Rise
Kawhi at 15, Klay at 11
Curry's Undervaluation
Greatest Shooter Ever at #7
Rose's Tragedy, Westbrook's Rise
Hometown Hero's ACL
Durant vs. Oden
Portland's Fateful Choice
The LeBron Draft
What If LeBron Landed in Detroit?
Dirk & Vince
International Gambles Pay Off
Kobe's Orchestrated Slide
The Trade That Built a Dynasty
Jordan vs. Hakeem
Houston Passed on MJ