Here are some final thoughts on last night's draft:
- George Tennet's "Slam Dunk" Pick- For those of you who are not history or political buffs like me, George Tennet was the director of the CIA while W. was in office. He proclaimed that intel that there were WMD's in Iraq was a slam dunk. How did that work out for ya Georgie boy? But the slam dunk last night was Wall going #1 to the Wizards. He is already a household name in DC, he is Reebok's poster boy, and he is already a media darling. All he has to do now is play.
- Jay Bilas will be dead wrong on...-DeMarcus Cousins. Bilas has been dogging Boogie nonstop for about 2 weeks citing his "attitude" problem. Well Jay, what about his on-court performance? The Bil-Dog does praise Cousins' athletic prowess but always ends his praise with criticisms. Proving the ex-Dukie wrong will be a beautiful thing.
- Token White Boy that will suck it up-Gordon Hayward. Hayward was not on any one's radar this time last year. When the Jazz took him in the first year he was greeted with boos. He has taken advantage of his school's Cinderella story and cashed in. Jazz play-by-play announcer David Locke said, "I can't see his obvious NBA skills." Neither can I. Let's call this dude Adam Morrison, Jr.
- The foreign player trend may officially be over- For the past couple of years foreign players seemed to be en vogue. The only foreigner selected in the draft last night was France's Kevin Saraphin at #17 to the Bulls. This compares to 4 drafted in the first round in 2009, 4 in 2008, 5 in 2007, you see the trend right? I guess this has to do with guys like Darko Millicic, Marco Bellinelli, and Victor Claver completely flopping. Not to mention Ricky Rubio not even showing up to play for the TWolves.
- WTF moment-Paul George from Fresno State drafted at #10 by the Pacers. Patrick Patterson had been rumored to be a favorite of the Pacers, but I was baffled when Larry Bird selected this dude. Maybe he's a great player but people in Indiana may be getting a little tired of Larry Legend's draft selections and the overall performance of the team. Indiana used to be a team that was seen as a power in the East but has been a cream puff since Larry took over a s GM. Will the organization fire the living legend? Only time will tell.
- What pissed me off the most- Freaking vuvuzelas in the audience! I am so sick of those things I could puke. They have ruined my viewing enjoyment of the World Cup and they have now infiltrated the draft. I propose on sight shooting of anyone possessing one of these things at American sporting events. If you think this punishment is too harsh then you are clearly stupid and anti-American.
- The constant booing of David Stern was- Confusing. What has David Stern done to garner such hatred?
The Jazz are one team that drafts players - lets them get better - then they have stars. The kid was a surprise to me, but the Jazz surprise me every year with their pick - and somehow end up as one of the top 8 teams in the West EVERY season.
ReplyDeleteEveryone booed when the Jazz drafted some skinny small white boy from Gonzaga (before they were GONZAGA). No one wanted Derron Williams, no one knew anything about Louisiana Tech and a kid named Karl Malone.
They know what fits their system and who will pan out.
In Sloan We Trust
I'm sorry, but this kid ain't no Derron Williams, John Stockton or Karl Malone. Those players were at least known BEFORE they were drafted. Gordon Hayward is going to flop. Mark my words.
ReplyDeleteJohn Stockton wasn't known before being drafted.
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