| Julius Hodge going #20 to Denver is a good pick for the Nuggets. They need a shooting guard and Hodge can run the floor very well. He drives to the hoop and gets to the line. His outside shot is inconsistent at times, but when he's hot, he doesn't miss. He's decent defensively and I can see him earning a starting spot.
I thought Charlotte had a good draft, but I would've taken May #5 and Felton #13. They were lucky May fell that far. I wouldn't have been surprised to see Felton sitting at #13.
The Knicks did a decent job, which is surprising giving how Isiah Thomas usually is clueless when it comes to drafting/signing players. The Knicks got the better of the deal with Phoenix (Robinson and Richardson), but like others here have said, they should've taken Stoudamire or even Brandon Bass from LSU instead of David Lee.
The other surprise was Von Wafer going to the Lakers in Round Two. He's a headcase who thinks he's better than what he is (I graduated from FSU and know reporters that cover FSU hoops that say he's a jerk). Someone convinced him to turn pro, despite scoring 12.5 ppg last year. I can't believe the Lakers took him. Yes he can shoot, but he can't drive to the hoop and can't play man-to-man defense. He'll be a role player, at best. I'm actually glad he's no longer on the 'Noles. He was a big distraction for the team last year.
I love the Sports Guy's running diary. He's by far my fav. writer on ESPN. I'd love to have a job like his some day (I'm in the same business, trying to work my way up). |