Post by thebigweasel on May 1, 2013 16:56:19 GMT -6
Consider the following:
2008 - Bulls land hometown hero Derrick Rose
2009 - Griffin heads to Clips after Brand takes off for Philly the year before
2010 - Washington snag Wall following the death of longtime owner Abe Pollin
2011 - Nick Gilbert wins the Kyrie Irving
2012 - Anthony Davis to (at the time) the league-owned Hornets
Obviously some great storylines here but what's in it for this year and Nerlens Noel? Could the Magic miraculously replace Dwight the year after he cried foul? Orlando does have the worst record in the league, but the chances at #1 are still a tad bit better than drawing a face card. Or will it be the Kings, who could use a frontcourt partner alongside Cousins (not to mention a good wing)? Or is David Stern find done screwing over the Timberwolves?
IMO Noel will probably be the weakest #1 overall since Bargnani, torn ACL notwithstanding. Nevertheless, the kid has all the tools to be successful, including a lengthy 7'5" wingspan (same as Davis).
Regardless, I'll be rooting for the Raptors to win the Wiggins sweepstakes next year, rigged or not. For a country obsessed over hockey, Toronto has a decent enough fanbase, and drafting their own local legend will only contribute to that. What you you guys think?
2008 - Bulls land hometown hero Derrick Rose
2009 - Griffin heads to Clips after Brand takes off for Philly the year before
2010 - Washington snag Wall following the death of longtime owner Abe Pollin
2011 - Nick Gilbert wins the Kyrie Irving
2012 - Anthony Davis to (at the time) the league-owned Hornets
Obviously some great storylines here but what's in it for this year and Nerlens Noel? Could the Magic miraculously replace Dwight the year after he cried foul? Orlando does have the worst record in the league, but the chances at #1 are still a tad bit better than drawing a face card. Or will it be the Kings, who could use a frontcourt partner alongside Cousins (not to mention a good wing)? Or is David Stern find done screwing over the Timberwolves?
IMO Noel will probably be the weakest #1 overall since Bargnani, torn ACL notwithstanding. Nevertheless, the kid has all the tools to be successful, including a lengthy 7'5" wingspan (same as Davis).
Regardless, I'll be rooting for the Raptors to win the Wiggins sweepstakes next year, rigged or not. For a country obsessed over hockey, Toronto has a decent enough fanbase, and drafting their own local legend will only contribute to that. What you you guys think?
