They also didn't take Chris Douglas Roberts who could of been instant offense off the bench, something the Celtics really need. The C's did address their lack of athleticism with Giddens and Walker. Both are high flyer's and have the potential to be very good defenders. Giddens can shoot and will fill a big hole if James Posey walks via free agency this summer. Walker was a lottery pick before knee injuries slowed him down, but he does have the tools to be a starter in this league. I don't think it will ever be with Boston.
Charlotte Bobcats Grade: C- 1.9 D.J. Augustin 1.20 Alexis Ajinca 2.38 Kyle Weaver
Michael Jordan continues to amaze me at how bad of a player evaluator he is. If he was this bad at gambling he would be broke.
Its like Jordan is putting 100 grand on an 8 team parlay. Remember Jordan is the guy that picked Kwame Brown numero uno and also selected Adam Morrison over Rudy Gay. Well Jordan did it again. The Bobs (Bonilla is my favorite) already have a point guard named Raymond Felton who has a world of talent and is from Carolina. Now i don't know if they plan on dealing Felton and making Augustin the starter but that would be a big mistake. Augustin is extremely undersized at 5'10" and does not have the athleticism or blazing quickness to make up for that. He does shoot the ball very well but i only see him as a very serviceable back up in the league.
As for the other stiff they drafted Alexis Ajinca, another big mistake. When your 7'1" with a 7'8" wingspan how do you only average 5 rebounds and 5 points a game. This kid better stay in Europe for five years and put on 50 pounds if he ever wants to be anything in this league. Career back for Ajinca. I do love the pick of Weaver in the second round. Weaver is very long and a great defender. He can also initiate the offense and should be a top 8 rotation guy for at least 10 years.
Get it together Michael. Maybe you should take a few days away from the golf course and actually scout some players. It could tell you a lot.
Chicago Bulls Grade: A- 1.1 Derrick Rose 2.36 Omer Asik
The Bulls had a choice to make and they made the right one. They already have a less refined Michael Beasley in Tyrus Thomas. It is now Derrick Rose's job to turn Tyrus into a beast and I don't see him having trouble with that. Rose is one of the most explosive players I have seen out of college in a while. He has a 40 inch vertical and the strength to finish at the rim with ease. He is lightning quick and can run the fast break by himself. He has good enough court vision and speed that setting up his teammates will be very easy because the defense will be so focused on him.
I see Rose becoming an all-star by year 3 and definitely a staple in the playoffs every year. He has the potential to get close to Chris Paul and Deron Williams very soon. Asik can be a very productive player in 3 or 4 years and the Euroleague will definitely improve his game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Grade: C+ 1.19 J.J. Hickson 2.52 Darnell Jackson 2.56
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