Yesterday night saw many NBA franchises take part in basketball's version of the super lotto. Some of the deplorable teams in the NBA possibly could have taken that first step to returning back to a competent franchise and some of the more established teams could have possibly found themselves becoming richer with steals and so called diamonds in the rough. Nevertheless, the verdict is now in for the awards selection of the NBA Draft.
Highest Honors:
Portland Trailblazers
- Some time ago Portland had an opportunity to take their franchise to unprecedented heights, however elected to select Sam Bowie over some guy named Jordan. Ten scoring titles and six championships later the Blazers were under the pressure again on who they would select as the new-fangled foundation of their franchise. The decision they made appeared to be the accurate choice by selecting Greg Oden over Kevin Durant. As you heard countless amounts of time, you can’t teach height and you certainly can’t pass on a man who has been compared to Patrick Ewing and some guy out of LSU that goes by the Big Aristotle. The truth is Oden probably won’t be as good as Ewing or Shaq but in order to win an NBA Championship unless you’re Michael Jordan you have to have a solid big man. Oden’s young and I’ve only observed him play for half a college basketball season so I’m not going to bash nor put the anointing oil on him, but I will say his game has a chance to be as offensively polished as David Robinson and has a chance to be a defensive player such as Emeka Okafur. Portland not only earned Highest Honor achievements because of this no brainier selection, but because they shifted off problem child Zach Randolph and drafted well in the second round by getting Josh McRoberts out of Duke who is a solid all around player. Imagine Luke Walton’s skills but a better shooter. And they also selected the fourth Gator taken in the draft
Taureen Green, a point guard who can contribute but won’t be a star.
High Honors:
Boston Celtics
- Perhaps the curse is over and the Leprechaun has returned to bring this historical franchise some luck. Or perhaps a certain Jesus can help him. Acquiring Jesus Shuttlesworth aka Ray Allen was a solid move by Danny Ainge who demonstrated that he is committed to winning now. Allen with Paul Pierce to go along with their youth movement of monster such as Al Jefferson and Gerald Green combined with second round draft picks Gabe Pruitt and Big Baby Glen Davis will prove dividends for the men in green in the JV Eastern Conference.
Honors:
Seattle Supersonics
- I can talk about Kevin Durant’s potential and ability all day. If you have not seen this offensive freak of nature play I suggest you catch the nearest plane to the University Of Texas Library and rent some of their DVDs or if you’re not that enthusiastic about it, type in you tube on your URL. That plus eliminating disgruntled veteran Ray Allen and acquiring the rights to Georgetown star Jeff Green makes a lot of since.
Academic Probation:
The Charlotte Bobcats
- What in the bobcat was Michael Jeffery Jordan thinking by trading the rights to Brandan Wright to Golden State for Jason Richardson and giving him a max deal contract? In a summer that has a full service of quality players why would you give someone like J- Rich the max deal when you have players such as Rashard Lewis, Vince Carter, and Chauncey Billups out there or at least try to get someone and save the money for next year. Max dollars for a man that has the same number of all star appearances as I. This has to be the worst draft day move since taking Kwame Brown number one. Wait a second; didn’t Michael Double J make that decision as well? Is it me or Bill Gates should come in to fix the mess that the Charlotte Bobcats are about to get into.
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