Category Archives: NBA Draft

Barnes Completes Impressive Summer

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Brendan Galella

Seven months after cutting a future superstar from its roster, Golden State has quickly recovered by pouncing on a player that inexplicably slipped in the 2012 NBA Draft. In five summer league games in Las Vegas, Harrison Barnes not only displayed talent, but … Continue reading →

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2012 NBA Mock Draft

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Charles Gonzalez

With the 2012 NBA Draft quickly approaching following the Miami Heat’s championship run, the No. 1 selection is a sure thing. However, that is the only sure pick in this draft. When Kentucky freshman Anthony Davis hears his name as … Continue reading →

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2012 NBA Draft Lottery Preview

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Brendan Galella

Thirteen teams are clamoring for the right to draft Anthony Davis, a 19-year-old forward from Kentucky. Between his tremendous size, 6-foot-10 with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, and the potential to still grow, Davis is the first consensus No. 1 overall pick … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Still Seeking a Franchise Player

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Brendan Galella

It took just 11 games before the Bobcats started to check out. For a team averaging 89.2 points while surrendering 101.1 points per game, Charlotte has inspired little hope for a turnaround. 

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Lockout Draft Showdown Part 10

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Charles Gonzalez

The number 10th pick in the NBA draft has been hit or miss for several franchises in the past 20 years. Reviewing the selections at the 10th spot in the draft from 1990-97, names like Adam Keefe, Erick Dampier and … Continue reading →

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Lockout Draft Showdown Part 9

Posted on September 3, 2011 by David Rice

The journeys of  Dirk Nowitzki and Kemba Walker to the NBA couldn’t be more different. The pair of No. 9 picks have entered the league at different stages in their lives and careers, but they have one very important factor in … Continue reading →

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Lockout Draft Showdown Part 8

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Brendan Galella

No pick has been tougher to assess than the eighth overall selection. A player chosen with the eighth pick hasn’t been named an All-Star since Vin Baker in 1993. Every other position within the top-10 has yielded at least one All-Star … Continue reading →

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NBA Draft Showdown Part 7

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Charles Gonzalez

Point guard Jason Williams showed that there was little rust on his game in the lockout shortened season of 1998-99 after being selected with seventh overall pick by the Sacramento Kings. Williams, teamed with power forward Chris Webber, made an … Continue reading →

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Lockout Draft Showdown Part 6

Posted on August 25, 2011 by David Rice

In every draft, there are a few players that are a roll of the dice. With the influx of foreigners in the league, rolling the dice has become common practice, but their have been plenty of risky domestic picks over … Continue reading →

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Lockout Draft Showdown Part 5

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Charles Gonzalez

Vince Carter came into the NBA with much hype after an impressive career at the University of North Carolina. Carter, along with college teammate Antwan Jamison, led the Tar Heels to the Final Four in 1998 after averaging 15.6 points … Continue reading →

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