Extra Innings

Very intriguing draft this year especially the first 15 or so picks and the trades that were made. Some quick thoughts on the winners and losers of the draft.

Winner: Portland and Bayless. I think the Blazers are building an incredible team there. They have amazing talent in Roy, Oden, and now Bayless. Like a solidly built team, they have an all around player maker and a gifted big man. Now all they need is a solid and composed point. Hopefully Bayless comes through.

Winner: Milwakee. I don’t know how they did it but they replaced a wrong fit in Yi with a great athlete in Alexander and pulled out a solid player in Richard jefferson. I know that leaves them little cap space to improve the team through free agency, but seriously who wants to come to Milwakee? Might as well get a capable all-star player for two stiffs.

Winner: Beasley and Heat. I think Riles knows whats hes doing and can the most out of a Beasley with a chip on his shoulder. He will be more focused and work harder that way.

Loser: Kevin Love. Hes a great guy and skilled center, but is no way dominant enough to save the Grizzlies. Love is going to be stuck on basketball’s equivalent to the lovable Cubs, except they have horrible ownership and no tradition at all. Good luck to Kevin.

UPDATE: Looks like OJ is the loser here. He’s a good talent and has the ability to turn a team around, but Im not so sure hes going to stick around Memphis for his entire career. Great news for Kevin as he will be teamed with Jefferson, Miller, and Randy foye, things are looking good for that team. He’s a great complementary player and will succeed with the Wolves.

Loser: Gallinari. No way an unknown like him can succeed in New York. It just doesn’t work out.

Loser: Bobcats. I still don’t know what they are doing. Hiring Larry Brown then drafting a young point and a guy that will be stashed over seas? Aug might be good, but its going to be awhile.

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