Like it or not, professional sports is a very “what have you done for me lately?” type of business. Even though in leagues like the National Basketball Association (NBA), players are drafted even though they’re months – if not years – away from being able to purchase an “adult” beverage, we still expect them to enter a league of adults and contribute at a high level right away.
To that end, this list comprises those guys who were some of the most touted members of their respective draft classes over the last few years, but have failed to make the transition to becoming a professional, or live up to the hype that surrounded their draft status.
As a bonus, we’ve got a couple of guys who are still in college, but we’re worried about when it comes to that same transition as well.
Meshiulam Kleiner says
For the part of the Pistons it is Jeff Van Dummy signature on the last three (3) first round drafts , only an idiot would have picked them.
donte says
Justise this year is finally coming into his own…. other than Booker who else has his numbers, and defensive prowlness
R shane Bond says
While I agree with most of this list there several players that are not a bust.
Al says
Sexton’s numbers are better than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 25.8
Alexanders Numbers : 10.1 ppg,46.8 FG33.0 3pt FG 2.7 Rebs 3.0 Asst1.1 Stl
Sextons numbers: 15.1 ppg, 40.8 fg, 39.2 3pt fg, 3.1, rebs, 2.9 asst
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Turd Ferguson says
SGA’s Player Efficiency Rating (PER) = 12.4, compared to Sexton at 10.4. Oh, and SGA’s Win Share = 1..7, compared to Sexton at -1.5. Since you love stats so much, here’s a translation: SGA is a better player when on the floor than Sexton, and the Cavaliers are literally a better team without Sexton on the floor.
Dan says
How is Lonzo Ball not all 27 slides in this slideshow?
Get it together fellas says
Slide 13/27 is Jonathan Isaac, not Simmons like the paragraph states. Isaac has actually put together some good games recently too..
P says
So Huerter…..Huh….If you look at the dude’s stats there the same/better than Klay’s his rookie year. Might wannna hold off on this one for a year or two bro.
James says
Wouldn’t you have to be expected to be someone before you can be a bust?