The Toronto Raptors are on the Clock...
My early calls for the top 5 picks:
(1) Raptors: LaMarcus Aldridge, C, Texas. In 4 years he will be a force in the frontcourt alongside Chris Bosh. He won't contribute much right away, but he'll be well worth the investment in the long run.
(2) Bulls: Tyrus Thomas, PF, LSU. Thomas will join a good, young team that will contend by 2009. The Bulls have been smart with their draft picks, and this will be no exception. Look for Thomas to see limited minutes early, but become a solid contributor in a couple of years. The Bulls have a way of exploiting young talent.
(3) Bobcats: Adam Morrison, SF, Gonzaga. Should start immediately and provide desperately needed offensive firepower. Comparisons to Bird are very premature, but this kid can definitely ball. He's a competitor, and won't let the Bobcats be losers much longer.
(4) Blazers: Rudy Gay, SF, UConn. Another guy with big talent and an attitude problem. Just what Portland needs. Gay will either be the next McGrady, or an outright bust. In Portland, the latter is more likely.
(5) Hawks: Brandon Roy, G, UW. May switch to PG to play alongside Joe Johnson. Lots of good young talent on this team, but way too much sallary cap tied up with Joe Johnson for this team to be any good any time soon. The Hawks will continue to lose, but don't blame Brandon. Roy will be ROY, as in Rookie of the Year.
Also, J.J. Reddick will fall, but no further than the Jazz at pick #14.
My wish list for the Kings: They need a good backup PG who can play defense. Rajun Rondo would be ideal. If Rondo isn't available, they should take Dee Brown or Quincy Douby.
Your thoughts?
(1) Raptors: LaMarcus Aldridge, C, Texas. In 4 years he will be a force in the frontcourt alongside Chris Bosh. He won't contribute much right away, but he'll be well worth the investment in the long run.
(2) Bulls: Tyrus Thomas, PF, LSU. Thomas will join a good, young team that will contend by 2009. The Bulls have been smart with their draft picks, and this will be no exception. Look for Thomas to see limited minutes early, but become a solid contributor in a couple of years. The Bulls have a way of exploiting young talent.
(3) Bobcats: Adam Morrison, SF, Gonzaga. Should start immediately and provide desperately needed offensive firepower. Comparisons to Bird are very premature, but this kid can definitely ball. He's a competitor, and won't let the Bobcats be losers much longer.
(4) Blazers: Rudy Gay, SF, UConn. Another guy with big talent and an attitude problem. Just what Portland needs. Gay will either be the next McGrady, or an outright bust. In Portland, the latter is more likely.
(5) Hawks: Brandon Roy, G, UW. May switch to PG to play alongside Joe Johnson. Lots of good young talent on this team, but way too much sallary cap tied up with Joe Johnson for this team to be any good any time soon. The Hawks will continue to lose, but don't blame Brandon. Roy will be ROY, as in Rookie of the Year.
Also, J.J. Reddick will fall, but no further than the Jazz at pick #14.
My wish list for the Kings: They need a good backup PG who can play defense. Rajun Rondo would be ideal. If Rondo isn't available, they should take Dee Brown or Quincy Douby.
Your thoughts?
posted by AdmiralLando at 11:29 PM
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I think the NBA will disband, leading to a lot of unemployed tall men.
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