Five Questions on the NBA Draft, and the Answers to Four of Them

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Confused about the NBA draft? Need answers for some of the questions keeping you up at night? Luckily, here are a few to help you out:

Was Jordan Hill the right choice for the Knicks when they obviously wanted a guard?

The New York Knicks didn't try and keep it a secret that they wanted a guard. It became clear that they were intending to take Stephen Curry, who went a pick too early, and were also trying to trade up to have a chance to take Ricky Rubio (and are still trying to find a way to get him).

So it was clear that Donnie Walsh wanted a guard to either distribute or gun it in Mike D'Antoni's offense, and perhaps fill some of the minutes left by the Quentin Richardson trade.

So with Brandon Jennings, Jrue Holiday, Ty Lawson and Jeff Teague still on the board, was it the right choice of Walsh to go with Hill?

Answer: Yes

D'Antoni seems to love Hill's game, comparing him to a "Young Amare Stoudemire." He hustles and brings a big body to bang around. With newly-acquired Darko Milicic and the possibly returning David Lee, the Knicks do have an intimidating front line.

Though the Knicks could have done with a guard, Hill was in no way a bad choice. He will be able to run the break, finish emphatically and rebound for this promising Knicks squad.

Was Tyreke Evans the right choice for the Sacramento Kings?

The Sacramento Kings, those of the worst record in the league, basically got screwed over and ended up with the fourth pick. Like the Knicks, most knew it was a point guard that the Kings desperately needed, and they had the pick of them all. By the time the Kings were on the clock no point guards had been chosen.

So with them all to choose from, Sacramento went with Tyreke Evans from Memphis, but was that the right choice?

Answer: it depends on what you want from him.

If you want someone who can sell some jerseys, provide many highlights and put some interest into a forgotten team with a dying fan base, then Evans is your man. He is quick, has great handles and hops, and has an exciting style.

He will easily be a fan favourite, and will be a Kings player who will be talked about at the water cooler next day...something that's been lacking in recent years.

If you want someone who will distribute the ball, play within the offense, be solid and be someone who can help rebuild the team and be a cornerstone...then Evans could be your guy.

He could become a great play maker. He has the skills, but hasn't shown much of the mindset. He could be someone the Kings team builds around and becomes a great piece of the puzzle. All these things are easily within Evans' grasp. It simply remains to be seen if he reaches out and takes them.

Was No. 3 too high for James Harden?

James Harden was certainly mentioned in the No. 3 spot a few times, but not as consistently as many other players. Ricky Rubio, the aforementioned Tyreke Evans, even Stephen Curry had been projected there.

Some raised eyebrows when the Oklahoma City Thunder selected James Harden of Arizona State...was it too high for him?

Answer: absolutely not

James Harden was not only one of the best talents available, but fits well into the Thunder's plan. The pick solidifies Russell Westbrook as their point guard of the future, and gives them a solid scoring punch at the shooting guard position.

Harden is one of the more NBA-ready prospects, and will be able to contribute immediately. The lefty can shoot well, uses his solid frame to rebound and has been praised for his highly unselfish game and ability to feel out the game. This again fits well for the Thunder, who have a lot of options in Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, and Westbrook.

Though I was one of those initially surprised, I have been converted. Harden is a solid choice who can really help out this team. He brings many qualities and strengths and little weaknesses.

NBAdraft.net cited Harden as similar to Manu Ginobili, in that they are both players who are ''a tremendous team player who would rather win and score 10 than lose and score 40.'' 

They are always my favourite type of players.

Will Stephen Curry coexist with Monta Ellis?

Last week I wrote an article about how Monta Ellis was being given the Warriors' reins and had been promised that a play making point guard would not be taken at the draft.

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