98년 대박 드래프티들에 대한 당시 기대(from CNN/SI)

[BGRANT44]

포인트가드

MIKE BIBBY
6'2", 180, Arizona

Why he's The Man: Bibby should be the draft's first overall selection because he brings the whole point-guard package to the NBA: the speed of Stoudamire, the distributing abilities of Marbury, the scoring knack of Payton, the consistent outside shot of Stockton, the leadership of Tim Hardaway. He'll certainly need all these skills for whatever sorry team he ends up with. His college stats were merely solid (17.2 points per game, 5.7 assists), but remember, he played on loaded championship-caliber teams for both seasons. He's the type of player who seemed to only scratch the surface of his talent in college. Great things are ahead.

At best, he's the next: Isiah Thomas.

And if I'm wrong, he's: Howard Eisley, which isn't so bad.

맥시멈 - 아이재아 토마스 , 미니멈- 하워드 아이즐리 (스탁턴의 외곽슛과 팀하더웨이의 리더쉽)

LARRY HUGHES
6'5", 185, Saint Louis

Why he's The Man: Hughes was considered the nation's top recruit last year in some circles, and proved it by carrying an undermanned Saint Louis team to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The No. 2 freshman scorer in the country at 20.9 points per game, he also averaged 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 steals. Hughes spent the season as a shooting guard, with 37- and 40-point outings, but anyone who saw him in high school knows he is an outstanding point guard with great vision who truly makes his teammates better. If handed the reins to a club, he has a chance to be a special player. A very smooth, athletic player who is a good ballhandler and defender.

At best, he's the next: If he develops his jumper, think Ray Allen as a point guard.

And if I'm wrong, he's: Terry Dehere.

맥시멈 - 레이앨런 , 미니멈- Terry Dehere.

그외에는 기대치만..

래퍼앨스턴 - 케니앤더슨
타이런 루 - 테럴 브랜든
제이슨 윌리암스 - 팀 하더웨이
얼 보이킨스 - 마이클 아담스(?)

슈팅가드

VINCE CARTER
6'7", 208, North Carolina

Why he's The Man: Here comes the kiss of death—Carter is the NBA's greatest hope for filling Michael Jordan's Nikes. The parallels are startling, beginning with the alma mater, a knack for on-court showmanship and a spectacular dunking style that puts fannies in the seats and eyes on TV screens. Carter was arguably college hoops' most exciting player to watch since N.C. State's David Thompson in the early 1970s. When the NBA eventually re-institutes the Slam Dunk Contest, it will be with Carter in mind. With great size for a two-guard and already possessing NBA strength, Carter is a tough matchup. Like MJ, Carter is a demon on defense—and will only get better. If critics attack his inconsistent outside shot, just remember it took another high-flying Carolina alum quite a few years to develop his own outside game.

At best, he's the next: Air you-know-who.
And if I'm wrong, he's: Good-dunk, no-shot washout Harold Miner.
맥시멈 - 조던 미니멈, 미니멈 - 헤롤드 마이너

PAUL PIERCE
6'7", 220, Kansas

Why he's The Man: With teams concentrating on stopping Raef LaFrentz, Pierce came into his own in the 1997 postseason. He led Kansas in scoring in all six tournament games (three Big 12, two NCAA), averaging 21.8 points and 9.7 rebounds. Though LaFrentz was touted as a national-player-of-the-year candidate and possible top pick in the draft entering this past season, Pierce led the Jayhawks in scoring at 20.4 ppg. Could be a wing forward, but he has the athleticism, shooting and ballhandling ability to be a dominant 2-guard. Tough and physical inside when he needs to be—can rebound and will be able to post up just about every NBA guard.

At best, he's the next: Could conceivably turn into Clyde Drexler.

And if I'm wrong, he's: Lamond Murray.

맥시멈 - 클라이드 드렉슬러, 미니멈 - 레먼드 머레이

본지웰스 - 미치 리치먼드
코리 벤자민-아이재아 라이더
브라이스 드류 - 조 두마스
펠리페 로페즈 - 에디존스(마이애미)

스몰 포워드

AL HARRINGTON
6'8", 222, Elizabeth, N.J., St. Patrick's H.S.

Why he's The Man: Harrington, the USA Today prepster of the year, had the SAT scores to go to the college of his choice. Instead, he opted to take his all-around game to the NBA. His story sounds strangely like prep-to-pro poster child Kobe Bryant—and believe it or not, Harrington may be better equipped to succeed as a pro. Harrington works tirelessly; after playing down low for most of his prep career, he shot hundreds of jumpers a day during the summer of 1997 to lift his outside game to a pro level. He's fearless in the lane and a monster in transition. Best of all, he loves playing defense. If Bryant is the prototype NBA shooting guard for the next millenium, Harrington is the mold from which the NBA small forward should be cut.

At best, he's the next: Scottie Pippen.

And if I'm wrong, he's: Prep-to-pro dud Tracy McGrady

알해링턴..맥시멈이 피펜에다가 최하 티맥이라..--;;

RASHARD LEWIS
6'10", 220, Alief (Texas) Elsik H.S.

Why he's The Man: One of the best shooters in the draft, despite his size, Lewis has a quick release with three-point range. He projects as a wing forward because of perimeter skills and slight build, but is a good enough rebounder and interior defender to play in the 4 spot. Lewis committed to the University of Houston last fall but never signed his letter-of-intent because of the uncertainty surrounding the future of Cougars coach Alvin Brooks, who was eventually fired. Believed to be headed to Kansas if he had qualified academically, Lewis instead opted to turn pro.

At best, he's the next: If he develops better ballhandling skills, Kevin Garnett—with a much smaller wallet.
And if I'm wrong, he's: Don MacLean.

라새드도 맥시멈이 케빈 가넷이었군요.

팻개리티 - 라폰조 엘리스
맷 하프링 - 자말 매쉬번
안수 시세이 - 데릭맥키

파워 포워드

ROBERT TRAYLOR
6'8", 300, Michigan

Why he's The Man: Despite his ample frame, Traylor—a.k.a. "The Tractor"—showed throughout his Michigan career that sweet hands and near-perfect footwork can exist independently of an expanding waistline. A center in college, Traylor will have to make the transition to power forward in the NBA, where he'll not only set one of the widest picks in the game but also shock opponents with his deceptive speed, touch and leaping ability. There are whispers that Traylor has shed weight furiously, reportedly dropping down to 284 pounds—the lightest he's been since his early teens. Hope not, because it would be great to see his husky frame pirouetting through the paint.

At best, he's the next: Charles Barkley

And if I'm wrong, he's: Take your pick of two ex-players with girth and nicknames: John "Hot Plate" Williams or "Dinner Bell" Mel Turpin.

최고 찰스 바클리..최소..이름모를 선수들

DIRK NOWITZKI
6'11", 237, Würzburg, Germany

Why he's The Man: This virtually unknown European exploded onto the scene at the Nike Hoop Summit during Final Four weekend in San Antonio. He dominated the game with 33 points (6-12 FG, 2-3 3-pt. FG, 19-23 FT) and 14 rebounds in a 104-99 International Select Team victory. Initially was thought headed to college (he visited Cal and Kentucky), but instead entered the draft; wavered the last few of weeks but did not withdraw his name. Nowitzki has an extremely aggressive, versatile offensive game. He can score inside or step out and hit the three. A good ballhandler, he can take it to the hole (as evidenced by free throw total at Hoop Summit). Very polished in all facets. Will have teams ruing the day they bypassed him. Fellow German Detlef Schrempf was called the best import since the Volkswagen; Nowitzki's coach says, "Here comes the Porsche."

At best, he's the next: Keith Van Horn.

And if I'm wrong, he's: Cherokee Parks.

덕노비츠키(26.9점,10.1리바운드) 맥시멈이 밴혼, 최소 체로키 팍스...지금은 밴혼이 노비의
백업

안투완 재미슨 - 제임스워시
라예프 라프렌츠 - 데릭 콜맨
제라니 맥코이 - 마이클 스튜어트

센터

MICHAEL OLOWOKANDI
7'0", 265, Pacific

Why he's The Man: Never heard of the "Kandi Man"? You will, especially since he's likely to be one of the first three picks. If he can be summed up in a word, it's "upside."

Olowokandi has legit NBA-center size, and his childhood soccer background has endowed him with unusually good footwork—considering he's only been playing organized hoops for three years. Some may call his lack of experience a negative; what it really means is that he doesn't have bad habits other players pick up as preps. Under NBA tutelage, he will blossom. Plus, he's a smart kid; he recruited himself to Pacific.

Don't expect an All-Star right away, à là Tim Duncan—but as the old adage goes, "You can't teach size." Down the road he'll be a powerful force in the pivot.

At best, he's the next: Hakeem Olajuwon

And if I'm wrong, he's: Adonal Foyle
우리의 먹튀...맥시멈 드림과 최저 아도날 포일이라고????

KEON CLARK
6'11", 220, UNLV

Why he's The Man: What a strange road it's been. 1992-93: Senior year at Danville (Ill.) High. 1993-94: Planned to enroll at Temple, but didn't have enough core courses; placed at Irvine Valley College (Calif.) by Owls coach John Chaney for the second semester. 1994-95: Played 23 games at IVC; committed to Temple again. Failed to earn associate's degree; took classes briefly at Danville Area Community College, then ended up at Dixie College (St. George, Utah). 1995-96: Played 17 games at Dixie. Committed to UNLV. 1996-97: First-team All-WAC selection, playing 29 games for Rebels. 1997-98: Suspended for first 11 games for taking spring break trip paid by agents. Played next 10 games. Suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules on Feb. 9. Withdrew from UNLV on Feb. 24.

Clark, a lefthander, is a phenomenal athlete. His offensive game is highlighted by some of the most vicious, explosive dunks in recent memory. Can really run the floor. Also a spectacular shot-blocker.

At best, he's the next: A taller Bo Outlaw, a less-refined Antonio McDyess.
And if I'm wrong, he's: The second-coming of Elmore Spencer.
키온클락은 키큰 보 아웃로, 덜 다듬어진 맥다이스..그만한 운동능력은 있었다는..

마이클 돌리액 - 엘든 캠벨
나즈르 모하메드 - 아이작 오스틴
라쇼 네스트로비치 -  Z

이래저래 기대를 많이 받았덭 98년 드래프티 예상들이었군요. 몇은 꿈을 이뤘고, 몇은 이미
틀린 모습입니다.

[TOM KAT]

98년도 티맥은 그다지 -ㅁ-ㅋ

[매든]

아시겠지만...98년의 티맥과 아이즐리는 지금과는 다른 선수였죠...티맥은 가능성만 가지고 있는 고졸이었고...아이즐리는 리그 전체에서도 손 꼽히는 최고급 백업 1번이었으니.

[Garnett&T-wolves]

타이론 루가 터렐 브랜든이라니....^^

[ARTEST Pacers]

래리휴즈는 위에서 언급된 선수들과 전혀 다른 스탈의 선수가 됬군요....갠적인 생각으로 98드래프트 최고의 선수는 비비가 아닐까하는....진짜 이기는 팀이라면 꼭비비가 있어야할것 같다는...인디팬으로써 진짜로 해링턴은 아깝습니다...

[penny & guard]

노비츠키가 인상적이군요.. 맥시멈이 밴혼이었는데.. 지금 밴혼이 그의 백업이고 NBA 최고의 공격력을 선보이고 있으니.. 98드래프트 최고의 스틸이 아닐런지..

[JR Smith]

마이클 아담스라고 워싱턴과 샬럿에서 주로 뛰던 식스맨 있습니다. 작은 키에 폭발적인 3점슛을 가진 선수였죠. 그 선수 등번호도 23번이었다는^^

[언터쳐블]

아까운 알헤링턴...역시 한 선수의 미래는 며느리도 모른다는...

[GPxRules]

존 윌리암스 별명이 "Hot Rod" 아니었나요 "Hot Plate" 라고 되어있네요 다른사람인가요 아님 둘다쓰였나봐요

[Duncan&Kidd홧팅]

미니멈의 모델이 되는 선수들은 가히 기분이 씁쓸하겠군요. ^^;;

[MALONE 32]

트레일러의 평가중에 나빠도 존 윌리암스라... 그만큼 기대가 컸었나 봅니다~~~

[r u kidding me????]

우리의 캔디맨 데뷔 직전에 기대치 엄청났었죠. 맥시멈이 Dream이었던건 같은 아프리카 출신이라는 배경때문에 더욱 그랬을듯

[T-mac rules~!]

98년도 티맥은 지금의 티맥이 아니져....위의 글에서 써놓은 것도 보면 Prep-to-Pro dud T-mac이라고 써놨져.......즉 '고등학교에서 프로로 뛰어들어 망한' 티맥이라는 소린데....저 기자가 지금 예전에 썼던 이 글을 다시 보면 상당히 뻘쭘하겠어여....ㅋㅋ

[V3 마누2티모시]

타이런 루 - 테럴 브랜든 현재 기준으로 생각하면 웃음만 나오네요-_-ㅎ

[Jayd]

맥시멈 기대치를 뛰어넘은 선수는 노비츠키가 유일하군요