Friday, June 25, 2004
NBA Draft Thoughts
I know by now you've probably gotten tired head from reading about the NBA Draft, but here are my quick thoughts on the draft last night:
--Orlando taking Howard and trading for Nelson is a clear indication that Tracy McGrady is gone. They are building for the future, and a future that includes those two players isn't a bad one. If Grant Hill can come back and make any impact, the Magic might not be a bad team in the next couple of years.
--How many PGs can the Chicago Bulls have?
--I like Boston's selection of Delonte West and Tony Allen late in the first round. Both are good players who are seasoned in big games. Allen is a defensive lockdown player, always good in this day and age.
--The Mavericks get Devin Harris and Pavel Podkolzine in two draft day deals. Harris I like, Podkolzine I do not. But time will tell how these players will work out, or if they even play a game in a Mavericks uniform as Shaq trade speculation continues to swirl around the team.
--Golden State taking a center at 11 tells us that Erick Dampier is indeed gone.
--Utah is testing Larry Bird's theory of more white guys being good for the NBA.
--Shaun Livingston might be the best player to come out of this draft.
--Congrats to former Longhorn Royal Ivey, who goes to Atlanta in the second round.
--The Trailblazers reached for Sebastian Telfair.
--Please give the draft back to TNT. I'm begging you.
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--Orlando taking Howard and trading for Nelson is a clear indication that Tracy McGrady is gone. They are building for the future, and a future that includes those two players isn't a bad one. If Grant Hill can come back and make any impact, the Magic might not be a bad team in the next couple of years.
--How many PGs can the Chicago Bulls have?
--I like Boston's selection of Delonte West and Tony Allen late in the first round. Both are good players who are seasoned in big games. Allen is a defensive lockdown player, always good in this day and age.
--The Mavericks get Devin Harris and Pavel Podkolzine in two draft day deals. Harris I like, Podkolzine I do not. But time will tell how these players will work out, or if they even play a game in a Mavericks uniform as Shaq trade speculation continues to swirl around the team.
--Golden State taking a center at 11 tells us that Erick Dampier is indeed gone.
--Utah is testing Larry Bird's theory of more white guys being good for the NBA.
--Shaun Livingston might be the best player to come out of this draft.
--Congrats to former Longhorn Royal Ivey, who goes to Atlanta in the second round.
--The Trailblazers reached for Sebastian Telfair.
--Please give the draft back to TNT. I'm begging you.
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