Final Thoughts Before the Draft
- The Iverson rumor (as little as Wally and #7) is a tough one to believe but it also has to be just one part of a win now plan. Getting AI and relying on Gomes, Big Al, and Perkins in the middle just doesn't make sense. I would have to think that Raef and a young player would be involved in a deal for a big man if we end up getting Iverson.
- People will regret passing on Rudy Gay. He may not be a superstar but I think he'll be a top notch second star ala Marion or, at least, Rashard Lewis.
- I know I'm in the minority but I'm not sold on Brandon Roy. I don't think he'll be a person that you regret having on your team but I also don't envision him being an all-out star.
- The further JJ Redick falls, the better. The lower expectations and the better team that surrounds JJ will help him immeasurably. While I think some players would be better off learning on the job (Gay, Aldridge, Williams) and not being allowed to fall back into a supporting role, Redick will shine if all he has to do is focus on his strength, shooting the long ball. If he fell to the Nets, they could come away with a deadly sixth man, feeding off of Kidd, Carter, and Krstic's presences.
- A name called in the end of the second round will make noise in the playoffs next season. Be it Leon Powe, Taj Gray, Renaldo Balkman, Allan Ray, someone taken at the end of the draft will become a solid role player for a contending team.
- As for Telfair, on talent alone, I'd make the #7 and Dickau for Telfair and #31 (assuming none of the top 6 fall to us). However, his attitude makes me nervous. Even if he fits in, I think he'll likely be looking for more money than he's worth and may me interested in heading off to the Brooklyn Nets.
