Now that the NBA finals have
wrapped up, it’s time we turn our attention to the NBA Draft. With it’s fast approaching start time, I feel
the need to give my opinion on the matter at hand pick by pick. Picks 1-5.
Pick One: In the draft,
where I believe the Hornets should not have gotten the first pick but will gain
from it big time. After some trading in
the beginning of the season left this team really soul searching. The Hornets need the lift of a good draft (and
free agency) to really gain some ground after finishing last in the Western
Conference with a record of 21-45.
Anthony Davis goes to them. He
can make an immediate impact for them but he won’t be their saving grace, they
need to put people in the right places to start to make a fast turn around. But getting rid of two solid players in Ariza
and Okafor; in which I believe both players were very solid for the Hornets (heck
Ariza is a NBA champion). But you gain
in my opinion one the most overrated players in the NBA, and he’s old; Rashard
Lewis plus the 46th pick in this upcoming draft. Not a good start to this offseason at all for
the Hornets. Yeah I understand dumping salary to bring back Eric Gordon, but
Ariza should still be apart of the Hornets plan for a championship. Now they will have to hope for a good free
agency period to really change my and others mind.
Pick Two: Now in my
opinion the Bobcats, which was the worst, team in the NBA this past season, and
possibly the worst team in NBA history? They should be the number one pick in
the draft but that’s over. They do get
the second pick and they will pick either Robinson (Kansas) or Drummond (UCONN)
with that pick. Now there is not much to
say, but that this team is light years away from winning any type of
championship. They need not only the
draft but also free agency, and maybe some trades to fix this disaster. It will be interesting to say the least.
Pick Three: As we already know the Wizards picked
up some good players in a trade that sends Rashard Lewis (much needed) and a
second round pick from this years draft to the Hornets, they receive a solid
player and a darn good replacement for Lewis in Trevor Ariza. He can bring
leadership and guidance to this team.
Oakfor is a solid player but I don’t think he will be much help in
Washington for long years to come. The Wizards need some scoring preferably a
guard because John Wall is starting not to look like the one that will get them
were they want to go. Bur lets give him a few more years to see he really
hasn’t had a lot of help so we will see. The Wizards may take Beal out of
Florida with the third pick. He can help Wall out in many ways. Wizards may be a few moves away from getting
into the playoffs with the moves they have made so far in this offseason.
Pick Four: The Cavaliers are sitting at spot
where they may want to trade up for a guard in Beal because they need some
depth at guard, but then again I’m thinking keep the pick and make it a good
one and go with a swingman who can do guard things. I like Kidd-Gilchrist over
Barnes. Kidd-Gilchrist to me is that
hybrid player who is a swingman at SF, but has the athleticism to do SG duties
when needed. Now that may be asking too much. But now if a trade doesn’t happen
then you have to go with the best player available and to me Kidd-Gilchrist is
that player.
Pick Five: The Kings will have a choice to make
with their pick. The Kings need defense, defense, and defensive big man to go
along with DeMarcus Cousins. Now they are a very young and athletic, but they
are missing a few relevant pieces to the championship puzzle. The main piece of
ingredient is defense. If they can improve that, they may be able to turn some
heads next season. So Davis will be gone and depending on who Bobcats take with
the second pick Drummond or Robinson the Kings should take the next one
available whether Drummond or Robinson. I think Drummond would be the better choice I
believe he will be a better defensive big than Robinson, as well as a better
fit in Sacramento. Drummond is an excellent shot blocker and will be able to
control the paint along with Cousins.
The draft will most likely yield
some surprises, and disappointments. But we will have to wait and see what
happens. I know one things for sure
this draft class seems be very promising to say the least.
Thanks for Reading
Sports King
