D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: Pick-based analysis
Updated: June 2, 2009, 4:33 PM ET
If there is a guiding principle of the NBA draft, it's the notion of "upside." Teams envision the best-case scenario for every prospect; fans assume players will meet all expectations and comparisons.
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In the lead-up to the NBA draft on June 25, Insider digs deep with the D.R.A.F.T. Initiative. Make sure to check out our hubs for pick-based and team-based analysis, as well as the methodology behind our research.
THE D.R.A.F.T. INITIATIVE
- June 24: Projecting the field

- June 23: Best/Worst picks

- June 22: Ranking the drafts

- June 19: Best/Worst GMs

- June 17: Those wacky Warriors

- June 16: The Spurs' secrets

- June 15: The Clippers' horrid history

- June 11: Best talent-producing colleges

- June 11: Prospects affected by schools

- June 8: Youth over experience

- June 5: Crapshoot after 10th pick

- June 3: Huge difference in Top-5 vs. 6-10

- June 2: Draft impact overrated

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