NBA Draft Recap

A Short Recap on the "Winners" and "Losers" of this year's draft

Winners:

LA Clippers-Blake Griffin was easily the #1 pick in this years draft and rightfully so, this is man in the post has superb athleticism and he will see immediate minutes when he arrives in LA. He is a freak of nature and is the type of guy that doesn't mind diving on the floor and getting floor burns if it means getting the ball, great addition for the 'Clips.

Golden State Warriors- Stephen Curry is arguably one of the best shooters the college game has seen, reminds me of a JJ Redick but has the ability to create his own shot like no other. He is a big time scorer and can easily take over a game with his scoring and his passing his undderated--he can zip the ball to any player on the court with ease. Curry will score big in the Golden Gate city.

Atlanta Hawks-Jeff Teague is quick--no really the kid is fast as lighting. He is explosive and can get to the rim and score without breaking a sweat. Can he shoot the rock? You bet....defenders have a tough time guarding this versatile guard because he is so dangerous with the ball. Great addition to the Hawks backcourt.

Losers

This type of shot won't cut it in the NBA

Indiana Pacers-The NCAA Player of the Year might have owned the college ranks with his dramatic flailing and flopping in the lane but Tyler Hansborough is in for a rude awakening when he laces up for his first game in the NBA. Tarheel faithful will argue to the death he is going to be great but the NBA game is no match for his undersized body and cry baby attitude, the crazy turnaround jumper he has mastered will get swatted in the league--Good Luck Mr.Hansborough you'll need it.



Minnesota Timberwolves-The lonely wolves went guard hungry in this draft and selected 5 guards from their 6 picks--4 of those point guards. Though Ty Lawson was traded it still makes no sense to pick up 3 PG's....one of them being Ricky Rubio a star guard out of Spain who has no interest in suiting up for the T-Wolves because of the low market Minnesota has compared to bigger cities such as New York, LA, Miami, etc. The T-Wolves are going to have to make some adjustments and trades before their final roster can be determined.


Detroit Pistons-Austin Daye is good player that can score the ball and his wingspan presents problems for defenders but on the flipside the kid is 6'11 and weighs a sorry 191 lbs.....it's apparent the Pistons jumped the gun on this one and there can only be one Tayshaun Prince....I guess we'll see if size matters.