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RhymesayersDU

05-24-2005, 07:47 AM

Ray Finkle

05-24-2005, 07:52 AM

Can you post these please? Rep coming!

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2005/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&id=2066422&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba %2fdraft2005%2fcolumns%2fstory%3fcolumnist%3dford_ chad%26id%3d2066422

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1946074

Should teams draft to fill their needs or should they take the best player available when they draft?

Most teams will tell you that they choose the latter, but history shows that when they do it, disaster seems to strike. There's nothing worse than having a high draft pick sitting on the bench picking his nose.

The truth is that team needs matter. Some teams have glaring needs that must be filled through the draft. Only when a team is very deep, or has multiple picks, or the best player on the board is head and shoulders above the player who fits a need does it really have the luxury to draft the "best player available."

With the draft lottery – along with the debut of our first mock draft of the year – set for Tuesday, today Insider breaks down the needs of every team with a first-round pick.

Atlanta Hawks
Pick(s): 25% chance for No. 1 Team Needs The Skinny
Center
Point guard
Power forward For the last two years, the Hawks have come to the same conclusion in the draft – they need a swingman. Their last three first-round picks (Boris Diaw, Josh Childress and Josh Smith) along with two of their second-round picks (Travis Hansen and Donta Smith) all just so happen to play either the two or the three. So when the rumblings started coming out of Atlanta that Billy Knight was in love with Marvin Williams, it's tough to say we were surprised. With that said, the Hawks can't afford to go in that direction right now. They have nothing at either the point or at center, and with Andrew Bogut and Chris Paul available, it's hard to see how they can justify selecting Williams.
New Orleans Hornets
Pick(s): 17.8% chance at No. 1 Team Needs The Skinny
Small forward
Power forward The Hornets are set at center (Jamaal Magloire) and have nice, promising young prospects at the two (J.R. Smith) and the point (Speedy Claxton, Dan Dickau). However, they have a pretty big hole at the three and will eventually need to replace the aging P.J. Brown at the four. If they get No. 1, it will be Williams all the way. If they can't get their hands on Williams, it will be interesting to see what they do. They could either make a run at Bogut and trade the unhappy Magloire, or they can upgrade at the point, and pass on re-signing Dickau this summer. Or they could throw caution to the wind and grab Gerald Green. Green has as much upside as anyone in the draft and could fit nicely with Smith.
Charlotte Bobcats
Pick(s): 17.7% chance at No. 1, 13 Team Needs The Skinny
Point guard
Small forward Brevin Knight was fantastic for Charlotte last season, but he's not the long-term solution. If the Bobcats can get their hands on Paul, he'd be the perfect fit in Charlotte. They also love Williams, who'd be a huge upgrade at the three. If neither is available, don't be surprised if the Bobcats grab Green. While a guy like Illinois' Deron Williams or Raymond Felton would be an upgrade at the point, it will be tough to pass on Green's upside and versatility.

Utah Jazz
Pick(s): 11.9% chance at No. 1, 27 Team Needs The Skinny
Point guard
Athletic center
Sharp shooter The Jazz shocked everyone early in the season when they dumped Carlos Arroyo. The team never seemed to recover after that. After decades with John Stockton running the show, that duty fell to Raul Lopez, Keith McLeod and Howard Eisley. All three struggled. If Paul is on the board, he'd be a perfect fit in the Jazz's offense. So would Deron Williams. The team is also high on Bogut, though he duplicates a lot of what Mehmet Okur does. The only really athletic big guy in the draft is Chris Taft, but the Jazz wouldn't touch him. They'll probably have to fill their second need via free agency. With the 27th pick, look for them to either go with a young European that they can leave overseas or grab a sweet-shooting swingman who can extend the defense a little.

Portland Trailblazers
Pick(s): 8.8% chance at No. 1 Team Needs The Skinny
Shooting guard
Center
Backup point The team is going into the summer with just one decent two guard, Derek Anderson. They'll add another if last year's first-round pick, Sergei Monya, comes over from Russia. Still, if a player like Green is on the board, they'll be hard-pressed to pass on him here. Green has the athleticism and the shooting touch to turn into a big-time two guard if the Blazers are willing to be patient (I'm told they are and they better be with Sebastian Telfair running the show). They've also shown an enormous amount of interest in big man Martynas Andriuskevicius. He's being personally tutored by Arvydas Sabonis in Lithuania. Center is a less important need with the emergence of Joel Przybilla, but long term, Andriuskevicius' upside is much higher. They're also going to need some help behind Telfair, though they'll likely look to a veteran given Telfair's immaturity.
Milwaukee Bucks
Pick(s): 6.3% chance at No. 1 Team Needs The Skinny
Power forward
Center The Bucks' backcourt should be set as long as Michael Redd re-signs and T.J. Ford returns to the team next season. Redd has said he plans to re-sign in Milwaukee, and Ford, who sat out the entire season, has been medically cleared to start playing again. So the Bucks can begin concentrating on their frontcourt. Their three-headed center of Dan Gadzuric, Zaza Pachulia and Calvin Booth was pretty good last season. However, both Gadzuric and Pachulia are restricted free agents. Their biggest need is at the four. Joe Smith was OK this year. What they really need is an athletic scrapper who crashes the boards hard, blocks some shots and can score in the paint. They've been high on Fran Vasquez for months, and he seems to fit the bill.

Toronto Raptors
Pick(s): 3.6% chance at No. 1, 16 Team Needs The Skinny
Center
Point guard
Swingman The Raptors were so desperate for a center last year they over-reached dramatically and took Rafael Araujo. Araujo struggled terribly for the Raptors last season and now they find themselves in the same place again. Unfortunately, unless they get a shot at Bogut, they'd be over-reaching again if they took a center at No. 7. Instead, look for them to either shore up the point guard position with Deron Williams or Felton (Rafer Alston wore out his welcome quickly there) or to take a flier on Green if he's on the board. They want to get rid of Jalen Rose badly and Green would be an excellent replacement. So could New Mexico's Danny Granger. With the No. 16 pick, the Raptors might start thinking big. Centers like Johan Petro, Randolph Morris and Andrew Bynum are stretches at that range, though all three are a few years away from being major contributors.

New York Knicks
Pick(s): 3.5% chance at No. 1, 30 Team Needs The Skinny
Center
Power forward
Small forward For $109 million in payroll, you'd think the Knicks would have most of their bases covered. They do in the backcourt, where Stephon Marbury, Jamal Crawford, Allan Houston and Penny Hardaway will earn a combined $57 million next season (that's more money than half the teams in the league spend on their entire rosters). However, the frontcourt is pretty weak. The Knicks will try to trade Tim Thomas this summer. They have a plethora of undersized fours and traded away their only legit center (Nazr Mohammed) for yet another biggie small (Malik Rose) right before the trade deadline. The tallest guy on the team that can actually play (sorry Bruno Sundov) is Kurt Thomas, who stands just a hair over 6-foot-9 in shoes. If they can't land Bogut, Isiah Thomas will be tempted heavily by Taft. He has the size and athleticism that Thomas loves. If he had played well this season, he would've been the No. 1 pick in the draft. However, questions about his work ethic on and off the court have killed him. Don't expect it to deter Thomas. He needs the size badly and has shown an affinity for guys whose talent doesn't always match their production on the court.
Los Angeles Lakers
Pick(s): 1.4% chance at No. 1 Team Needs The Skinny
Point guard
Center The Lakers are chock full of talent from two to four, but are paper-thin at the point and in the middle. Chucky Atkins was the Lakers' only point guard last season and he's much better in a backup role. If Deron Williams or Felton are around at this spot, they'll be hard to pass up. They also need a lot of help in the middle. Chris Mihm was solid this year, but he had to do it alone. With Vlade Divac leaning toward retirement, they need a big. Guys like Vasquez, Petro, Tiago Splitter, Bynum (whom sources say they are in love with) and Randolph Morris will get a look here. Nine is probably too high for all of them but Vasquez, but the prospects on the draft board are better than the potential free agent bigs out there.

Golden State Warriors
Pick(s): 1.4% chance at No. 1 Team Needs The Skinny
Athletic shot blocker
Low-post scorer For the first time in a decade, it looks like the Warriors are ready for a playoff run. The addition of Baron Davis at the trade deadline, combined with the development of players like Jason Richardson, Troy Murphy, Mike Dunleavy and Mickael Pietrus give them a formidable core. Last year's first-round pick, Andris Biedrins, looked very promising toward the end of the season, but they are still a tough, athletic big man away from dominating. A player like Taft would be perfect if he were available (this is why Insider's been maintaining he's a top-10 pick). So would guys like Vasquez. However, if both are off the board, they may have to reach a little to get a player that fits that bill. So they could just grab the best player left on the board. Though Dunleavy improved last season, sources claim they're high on Granger, who is tougher, more athletic, a much better defender and has the same versatility. If they went with Granger, they might be able to package Dunleavy in a deal that got them size back in return. Maybe a Dunleavy for Chris Wilcox swap?

Orlando Magic
Pick(s): 0.8% chance at No. 1 Team Needs The Skinny
Center
Point guard
With John Weisbrod reportedly on his way out the door, you wonder if his "I only take tough guys" approach to everything will follow him out the door. The Magic are actually pretty deep, but have a number of chemistry issues that must be solved. Their centers, Tony Battie and Kelvin Cato, are dinosaurs and don't fit well into their up-tempo system. It seems like Steve Francis' future is at the two, meaning that the Magic need to get a big, defensive-minded point guard to pair in the backcourt with him. Jameer Nelson was good last season, but he doesn't fit any of the above criteria. A guy like Deron Williams would be perfect, but he'll probably be off the board. Jarrett Jack is a possibility, though 11 is awfully high for him. At this point in the draft all of the big guys left (Petro, Morris, Bynum, Splitter, Channing Frye) are stretches at this draft range. Maybe they'd be better off moving Francis back to the one and adding a big, unselfish two guard like Antoine Wright or Martell Webster to the mix.

Los Angeles Clippers
Pick(s): 0.7% chance at No. 1 Team Needs The Skinny
Sharp shooter
Athletic, physical center The Clippers, like the Warriors, appear to be on the verge of leaving lottery hell behind and making a serious run at the playoffs next year. Assuming they re-sign Bobby Simmons and Marko Jaric this summer, the team is pretty solid at every position. What they need is a great 3-point shooter in the backcourt and some depth and athleticism in the middle. Guys like Wright and Webster fit the bill as shooters. The team is very high on Andriuskevicius and would grab him here if he were still on the board. Petro and Frye are both possibilities in the middle.

Ray Finkle

05-24-2005, 07:53 AM

Minnesota Timberwolves
Pick(s): 0.5% chance at No. 1 Team Needs The Skinny
Center
Point guard
Shooting guard It's been a while since the Timberwolves even sniffed the first round, let alone the lottery. They've had just one first-round pick (Ndudi Ebi) in the last five years thanks to Joe Smith. A reprieve from their penalty couldn't come at a more critical time. The team has holes everywhere that they need to fill. Michael Olowokandi is their only center. Given that he's injury prone and hasn't played very well, they need a lot of help there. Latrell Sprewell is headed to free agency and it appears the Wolves aren't too interested in re-signing him. They're also trying to dump starting point guard Sam Cassell, and there's been talk they're willing to swap him for the Grizzlies' Jason Williams. And it's not out of the question that the team tries to trade Wally Szczerbiak this summer. That pretty much leaves the draft field wide open considering that the one guy that isn't going anywhere, Kevin Garnett, can play just about any position you want him to. Look for Kevin McHale to try to find a player who can come in and contribute immediately.

New Jersey Nets
Pick(s): 15 Team Needs The Skinny
Center
3-point shooter
Backup point The loss of Kenyon Martin last summer threw the Nets into a tailspin that lasted for the first half of the season. The great play of Vince Carter, Jason Kidd and rookie Nenad Krstic down the home stretch should give Nets fans a lot of hope for the future. What the Nets need now is some athleticism and toughness in their frontcourt. Krstic has the potential to be a very good player. The rest of their front line, including Jason Collins, should really be coming off the bench. The Nets don't have a lot of time to fool around, so drafting a project like Bynum or Petro is probably out of the question. However a player like Frye, Sean May or Hakim Warrick could fit the bill for them. If none of them are around, they could use a solid backup for Kidd. He plays way too many minutes given his age. A player like Jack might be a solid pickup at this point in the draft. The team also needs 3-point shooting and could grab a player like Martell Webster, Rashad McCants or Marko Tomas here.

Indiana Pacers
Pick(s): 17 Team Needs The Skinny
3-point shooter
Backup point The Pacers are one of the two or three deepest teams in the league and don't have a lot of needs. Don't be surprised if the team trades this pick for cash and future considerations or in combination with a contract they'd like to get rid of. If they do keep it, they'll also need to replace Reggie Miller's stellar 3-point shooting. Someone like Wright, Webster, McCants or Tomas would be a great pick for the Pacers. They could be in the market for a young backup point. Anthony Johnson was great in relief for Jamaal Tinsley this year, but a guy like Jack has more long-term upside.

Boston Celtics
Pick(s): 18 Team Needs The Skinny
Center
Point guard The Celtics are another team that will explore trading their pick. They've had five first-rounders the past two years and don't really need to add another rookie to the mix. They also have nice depth across the board. They believe that Delonte West is the point guard and Al Jefferson is the power forward of the future. Paul Pierce and Ricky Davis have the two and three taken care of. The team could always use depth at the five. The Celtics could make a run at a player like Bynum, Petro, Splitter or Morris here. They'll also need some depth at the point if Gary Payton bolts via free agency. A guy like Jack or high school stud Monta Ellis could get a look here.

Memphis Grizzlies
Pick(s): 19 Team Needs The Skinny
Center
Point guard Several NBA GMs have confirmed to Insider that Jerry West has been shopping his pick. The Grizzlies have a ton of depth and are cash strapped at the moment. The word around the league is that a team can get it for a future pick or cash. If the Grizzlies keep it, they'll continue to look for a center that can block shots, defend and rebound. They'll likely lose Stromile Swift this summer and need a replacement. The usual suspects of May, Frye, Petro, and Bynum will get a look. The team could also be in the market for a point guard. Jason Williams is on the trading block and Earl Watson is an unrestricted free agent. If Jack is still on the board, he makes some sense. The others … not so much.

Denver Nuggets
Pick(s): 20, 22 Team Needs The Skinny
Shooting guard
Backup center The Nuggets appear to be on the verge of something great. If they can find a two guard who can knock down the 3 with any consistency and play some defense, they'll be in good shape. The best prospects (Wright and Webster) will probably be off the board by now. Players like Ellis, Rudy Fernandez, Francisco Garcia and Kennedy Winston will get long looks. George Karl has heard enough horror stories from his UNC alumni to put Rashard McCants out of the picture there. With their 22 pick, the Nuggets will likely look overseas. They have Ersan Ilyasova, Peja Samardziski and Linas Kleiza all ranked pretty high.

Phoenix Suns
Pick(s): 21 Team Needs The Skinny
Center
Power forward
Small forward Assuming that the team re-signs Joe Johnson this summer (that could be an awfully big assumption) the Suns have no major holes to fill. They just need depth. Mike D'Antoni knows what kind of players he likes and guys like Frye, Petro, Warrick, Andray Blatche, Joey Graham and Francisco Garcia could all be great fits in Phoenix.

Sacramento Kings
Pick(s): 23 Team Needs The Skinny
Power forward
Backup guard Kenny Thomas did a nice job replacing Chris Webber, but the Kings would love to add a little more athleticism and size to their frontcourt. Players like Andray Blatche, Charlie Villanueva and Ronny Turiaf would all be good fits in Sacramento. The team also needs some depth in the backcourt if they decide not to pick up Bobby Jackson's option. Players like Ellis, Fernandez, Winston, McCants and Garcia could all be good fits.

Houston Rockets
Pick(s): 24 Team Needs The Skinny
Swingman
Backup center The Rockets did a good job of piecing together some nice role players to complement Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming last season. However, the truth is they could use upgrades at the two, the point and power forward. And with Dikembe Mutombo coming up on his 87th birthday, they'll need a backup for Yao. Look for them to either address the swingman position or backup center problems here. Players like McCants, Fernandez, Winston and Garcia would be good options in the backcourt. Frye and Morris would be great fits if they're on the board. They could also use some low-post toughness. Guys like Wayne Simien, Ike Diogu or Turiaf might make some sense in Houston.

Seattle Sonics
Pick(s): 25 Team Needs The Skinny
Center
Power forward
Shooting guard The Sonics have eight free agents this summer, so who knows exactly where the holes are going to be? Center is the most obvious. They could lose both Jerome James and Vitaly Potapenko this summer, leaving rookie Robert Swift alone in the middle. If they could get a four-year college guy like Frye, you think they'd jump at the chance. However, he could be long gone by then. A skilled four like Villanueva would be a nice fit, though his work ethic could drive Nate McMillan (if he's back) crazy. A guy who scores in the low post, like Simien or Diogu, is also an option here. If Ray Allen leaves, then shooting guard becomes a priority, though by now, the pickings should be pretty slim.

Detroit Pistons
Pick(s): 26 Team Needs The Skinny
Backup swingman The Pistons have a pretty solid eight-man rotation right now. Their starting five, plus sixth man Antonio McDyess all play big minutes and aren't going anywhere. The team is expecting big things from Carlos Arroyo, Carlos Delfino and Darko Milicic (assuming Larry Brown retires) next season, which means they don't really have a lot of needs right now. They would like to add another solid swingman to the rotation. Ronald Dupree has been pretty good, but the Pistons wouldn't mind getting their hands on someone who can stroke it. This might be a good place for McCants or Winston to land. They've also had their eye on Louis Williams, though he'd be a long-term project.

San Antonio Spurs
Pick(s): 28 Team Needs The Skinny
Small forward The Spurs are another team with great depth right now. They should get even deeper next season if they bring over former second-round pick Luis Scola from Spain. Scola is one of the top two or three power forwards in Europe right now and would be a solid backup for Tim Duncan. The team could use a little depth at the three. Bruce Bowen has been great there, but they could use a big three to help stretch the defenses. The team is hoping that a young Euro like Ersan Ilyasova or Yaroslav Korolev stays in the draft and slides to them here. They might also be willing to take a chance on Villanueva if he slides this far. Other players who could fit include Linas Kleiza, Matt Walsh, Ryan Gomes and Julius Hodge.

Miami Heat
Pick(s): 29 Team Needs The Skinny
Small forward
Point guard
Power forward The Heat are really a two-man show with Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade running things. The team could still use upgrades almost everywhere else. They're pretty set at power forward if they can figure out how to re-sign Udonis Haslem this summer. Point guard Damon Jones will likely opt out of his contract and seek big money, leaving the point as a potential hole. And you have to wonder how much gas Eddie Jones has left in the tank, though some in Miami think Dorrell Wright will be a great replacement someday. Look for them to grab a big man like Mile Ilic and stash him over in Europe for a few years. Or, they could add depth up front by getting another hard-working biggie small like Simien, Diogu or David Lee.

RhymesayersDU

05-24-2005, 07:53 AM

thanks & rep!

Ray Finkle

05-24-2005, 07:58 AM

thanks & rep!

Not a problem and thanks,
I would post the other one but it would take forever to remove all the hyperlinks.....it's not really that great a read anyway.

RhymesayersDU

05-24-2005, 08:00 AM

That's cool, no problem.

RhymesayersDU

05-24-2005, 08:04 AM

Denver Nuggets
Pick(s): 20, 22
Team Needs: Shooting guard, Backup center
The Skinny: The Nuggets appear to be on the verge of something great. If they can find a two guard who can knock down the 3 with any consistency and play some defense, they'll be in good shape. The best prospects (Wright and Webster) will probably be off the board by now. Players like Ellis, Rudy Fernandez, Francisco Garcia and Kennedy Winston will get long looks. George Karl has heard enough horror stories from his UNC alumni to put Rashard McCants out of the picture there. With their 22 pick, the Nuggets will likely look overseas. They have Ersan Ilyasova, Peja Samardziski and Linas Kleiza all ranked pretty high.

Nothing we didn't already know. Even people who know nothing about basketball can see our glaring weakness at the 2-guard. However, considering how Skita turned out, I'm real scared about us looking overseas for anybody.

ludo21

05-24-2005, 08:25 AM

Nuggets4

05-24-2005, 08:46 AM

Nothing we didn't already know. Even people who know nothing about basketball can see our glaring weakness at the 2-guard. However, considering how Skita turned out, I'm real scared about us looking overseas for anybody.

I'm hoping for Fernandez or Garcia right now. I'd love to get my hands on Danny Granger, even though he's a three, but that's not gonna happen. As for 22, I hope we dump it or pick a Euro that can stay over there for a while. We don't have the roster spots for two rookies. I also think it's very important that we re-sign DeMarr Johnson and Bryon Russel.

The Wolves need everything. Warrick would be a great pick for them, or anyone. They desperately need a center, but all of the ones available at that point are going to be reaches. Probably the best player available option.

RhymesayersDU

05-24-2005, 08:58 AM

RhymesayersDU

05-24-2005, 09:00 AM

im a t-wolves fan here, and im excited at the prospect hakim warrick, i think thats a player that can have an impact as a rookie.

Any other guys you think the wolves should go after??
or how bout ur nuggs??
Warrick would be real strong for anybody. I'd love for him to fall to the nuggs, but I doubt that would happen.

SpringStein

05-24-2005, 09:03 AM

If the Broncos can draft 3 CB's, why can't the Nugz draft two #2 guards and hope at least one works out?

RhymesayersDU

05-24-2005, 09:07 AM

If the Broncos can draft 3 CB's, why can't the Nugz draft two #2 guards and hope at least one works out?
haha, so true.

Somebody get Shanny, Ted, and Kiki in the war room together.

Nuggets4

05-24-2005, 11:18 AM

Oh man, if we got my main man DGranger tha'd be awesome. I'd pick up his jersey immediately.

But I don't understand why Garcia will even be available for us, I think his play in the tourney should have upped his stock.

Because Garcia doesn't have "upside". He doesn't have a mid-range game. He's great up close, and he's great from behind the three. The big knock is that he will be shut down at the 3 point line and won't have anywhere to go. I'm willing to take that risk.

GSRelyea

05-24-2005, 11:40 AM

Where is all the love for Rashad McCants, I would love to see him in a nuggets uniform next year. But I am also a UNC homer so....

Rascal

05-24-2005, 12:05 PM

Can they package their two picks together and move up and get warrick or a better 2 guard?

GSRelyea

05-24-2005, 12:09 PM

There are a lot of rumors of teams wanting to trade out of their picks because of the amount of depth. I think it would make a lot of sense for a team like the nuggs to trade up and fill their biggest void. Why draft 2 people that might make an impact when you can get one the prob will.

Can they package their two picks together and move up and get warrick or a better 2 guard?

Rascal

05-24-2005, 12:14 PM

I hope Gerald Green changes his mind actually and pushes down webster and wright.

Nuggets4

05-24-2005, 12:25 PM

Where is all the love for Rashad McCants, I would love to see him in a nuggets uniform next year. But I am also a UNC homer so....

Won't happen.....thank God. Apparently McCants rep at UNC has been spread to Karl (a member of hte UNC family) and he will not be a Nugget. He's a 6'3" chucker who disappears in big games and has a bad attitude. It wouldn't surprise me to see him go in the second round.

Rascal, we might move up. No one really knows what Kiki is thinking right now. Tonight's draft lottery will clear a few things up, but I don't think the Nugs will really start to cement a plan until June.

Clockwork Orange

05-24-2005, 02:16 PM

I'll take Salim Stoudamire and Rudy Fernandez please. We've got enough big men, we need shooters.

RhymesayersDU

05-24-2005, 03:40 PM

Clock, we have a lot of Power Forwards, I'd be open to the idea of getting a legitimate backup center.

Nuggets4

05-24-2005, 04:21 PM

I'm not a Stoudamire fan. Minature SG's aren't what we need, especially with Boykins already on the roster.

Clockwork Orange

05-24-2005, 05:06 PM

That's the thing, Boykins isn't a shooting guard. He's a point guard who shoots too much.

A legit backup center is all well and good, but how necessary is it? How many legit centers do the Nuggets face over the course of a season? Shaq, Yao & Ilgauskas are the only ones I can think of off the top of my head.

I'm allright with a backup center simply because of Camby's constant health issues. Even more so if there are plans to trade Nene at some point this year.

We also need a legit backup at the 3 spot. Carmelo gets the big minutes, but it'd be nice to have someone to spell him from time to time.

Stoudamire is a shooter, as is Fernandez. I can live with either or any other legit sniper they can land as that's the greatest weakness on the team. I just don't want to see these picks used on projects with "upside" that Kiki seems to love. These picks can be used to add some nice depth to the team, it'd be a shame to see them wasted on guys who are years away from being contributors.

Nuggets4

05-24-2005, 10:21 PM

That's the thing, Boykins isn't a shooting guard. He's a point guard who shoots too much.

Which is exactly my point. Stoudamire and Boykins on the court at the same time would get eaten alive defensively.