The perimeter based Bulls needed the big man to take control of the paint and kick it out. Hawes would have given little last year, but still more than Noah, and would be the future center for this troubled team for the upcoming years.
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The past many seasons the Hawks made many questionable moves in the draft, including taking Marvin Williams over Chris Paul, but with the third pick they got a future star in Al Horford.
The 11th pick they got from the Suns was the questionable pick. Acie Law was a good college player, but really lacked a lot to be a legit NBA point guard. Reminded me of Salim Stoudamire.
If they could get this pick back they would sure take Pistons future star Rodney Stuckey. Joe Dumars knew a talent when he saw Stuckey and had his back all season. Stuckey proved in the playoffs last year that he can be a big time player in the league.
The Hawks lacked a point guard, even though they later traded for Mike Bibby. Stuckey could have been in the base for the young core to build on a championship team in the future.
The rest of the draft looked pretty solid as there were smart decisions. Most of the players taken still have potential, so we will have to wait.
The other top rookies that were under the radar were forward Jamario Moon and point guard Ramon Sessions. A number of teams who needed a forward or a point guard could have really used these two guys.
There are many decisions a GM wants to take back from the draft, but it is too late. The Hawks, Grizzlies, Bulls, and the Bucks are among the many teams in history who would like to go back in time and select again.
It is too early to tell but if these teams made the right decision who knows what would have happened.
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