A week is missing for The NBA draft that will be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on the 25th (first round) and June 26 (the second) and the forecasts are adjusted. Spanish players appear in the Endesa League. Among nationals, the presence of Hugo González, who points to the first round.
Real Madrid eaves, 1.98 meters and 19, would be chosen by the Thunder in position 24according to Jonathan Givony forecasts, ESPN specialist in young talents. Yahoo Sports's pools put Three positions further back, in 27, selected by the Nets. In any case, they would be attractive options: The possible NBA champion or a team with the Spanish Jordi Fernández on the bench.
Hugo González enters the basket in a parrido against Unicaja.
In the case of Oklahoma, it is highlighted that the physical capacity and the great defense of the Hugo would fit with the philosophy of the franchise and its way of playing. The bad thing is that it would be complicated that the Spanish could make a hole in the rotation of the Thunder, with many players with prominence and minutes. The possibility is also contemplated that, depending on the team you select, one more season is staying in Madrid.
Almansa at the end of the second round; Ndiaye does not appear
The other Spanish player who appears in the draft forecasts is Izan Almansa. Yahoo places him 58while it does not appear in the ESPN forecasts. Looking at the positive side, if necessary, That possible choice in the second round would allow the Spanish forward to negotiate a contract freely without undergoing the salary scales of the first round.
Izan Almansa, in a match with the Perth Wildcats.
Almansa has militated in the Perth Wildcats Australians This season and this Tuesday it was learned that he had positive for cannabis and had been suspended for a month. Eli John Ndiaye, Madrid's Pivot, does not appear in any of the forecasts.
Two Barça and Madrid Canteranos, very up
Among those who formed in the Endesa League, highlight Kasparas Jakucionis, Barcelona canterano, to which the Top 10 is placed, and Egor Demin, which went through the Real Madrid formation categories. ESPN places him in 13th and Yahoo, in 19. The two have received invitations to be in the 'Green Room', where players with the most chance of appearing in the top of the Draft.