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

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Well, play making might not be his main strength, but Stephen Curry is a guard, and he does like to shoot. Though Curry's name has been mentioned numerous times in trade rumours (most noticeably with the Phoenix Suns) the team has announced they will be keeping him...so assuming this is true, can the two coexist?

Answer: Yes, if Ellis allows it

While Ellis is a good shooter, his talent is penetrating and getting to the basket. Conversely, though Curry can drive and penetrate, his strength lies in outside shooting. Therefore, the two can produce quite a fearsome back court tandem if they learn how to play off each other.

This can only happen if Ellis does not allow his ego to become too large. If he starts making statements about being the man and not sharing the ball when it is wise, Curry will take longer to establish confidence and it could end up being a debacle.

Ellis needs to put the team first, and realize that Curry being productive will aid him much more in the long run.

This, of course, will only be of relevance if coach Don Nelson gets over his aversion to playing rookies.

After all, seen much of Brandon Wright lately?

Why did the Minnesota Timberwolves choose two point guards?

The story of the draft. After trading Mike Miller and Randy Foye to the Washington Wizards for the fifth pick, the Wolves were the team to watch in the draft. They would definitely be getting some new exciting talent in for their team.

It was only a surprise that Ricky Rubio had fallen to the fifth spot, there was no shock that the Wolves took him there. Possibly a great talent, Rubio was too good to leave on the board there.

What was an incredible surprise and shock, was David Stern calling out Jonny Flynn's name with the sixth pick.

David Kahn, Minnesota's new GM, had picked two point guards with back-to-back picks. Surely there would be a trade for one of the two guards to come around? Perhaps the Wolves wanted to keep Flynn, but had taken Rubio because there was such high interest in him, and could demand a good trade? Perhaps vice-versa?

And yet, no trade has yet materialized, and Kahn has stated that it will stay that way. That the Wolves intend to keep these two prospects and play them together.

The most consistent question of the 2009 Draft is still being asked...why did they take two point guards?

Answer: Who knows?

There seems almost no logical explanation, unless the idea is to still trade one of the two. They are both great talents, and if you think about it do offset each other almost perfectly.

Flynn is an explosive, athletic scorer whereas Rubio is a pass-first play maker with a great knowledge and feel for the game...so it is just a shame they both play the same position.

Flynn can't be put at the 2 spot—he is simply too small and other teams would take advantage too early. Rubio can't go there, either. While he is 6'4" and has filled out, his shooting has not yet developed enough to play that position, and it would be a waste of his greatest skills.

Not only that, but there is talk of Rubio now staying in Spain for a year or two. If he came to Minnesota he would have to compete more for any minutes and could be put in the middle of a very messy situation. Let's not forget that Rubio has to buy himself out of his Spanish team to play for the Wolves...would you want to do that if you aren't sure if you'll even be getting many minutes?

The only reason I can think of, other than eventually putting one of the two into a trade, is that Kahn has at least generated major interest in the Wolves now. This is easily the most-talked-about story of the draft, and it has woken many Wolves fans up after years of nothing to be bothered about.

The team will be in the spotlight all season now if both remain there, and will definitely help with getting a few more people in the stands.

But really...I have no answer to why Kahn would do this. Perhaps they can coexist, but its incredibly unlikely and gives off many disadvantages even if they do, such as the lack of size, etc.

I like both players, and at the end, just want to see each of them playing in the NBA.

What are your other questions on the draft? I'll try and have a go at those ones too, as always.

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