Would he still be a guaranteed top pick in that era? Where is he getting selected at, and why? Is he cracking the top five?
Take in consideration: potential, early 2000’s style of play, and ability to adapt.
2003 NBA Draft Top 10
- Lebron James (SF)
- Darko Miličić (F/C)
- Carmelo Anthony (SF)
- Chris Bosh (F/C)
- Dwyane Wade (SG)
- Chris Kaman ©
- Kirk Hinrich (PG)
- T. J. Ford (PG)
- Michael Sweetney (PF)
- Jarvis Hayes (F/G)
He might have dropped a fair bit due to the expectations around how strong centres are. He’s pretty skinny.
Obviously, Lebron goes 1st still. It’s quite likely Wemby goes 2nd to detroit instead of Darko, but you have to remember Darko was a much more built player as a rookie than Wemby is, so I wouldn’t be shocked if he dropped further.
I wouldn’t be shocked if he dropped to 5th or 6th due to his frame, and how Centre was played at the time.
It would largely depend on how different his role was in France, given he’d be playing in a different era there, too.