Left*My*Heart wrote:We will know who the Warriors will take with the 14 pick a week before the draft. Mullin is one of the worse GMs about keeping secret their draft intentions. The only surprise in last years draft was the JRich trade.
Wrong;
I'd like you to predict who we are picking one week before draft day please.
As for Ike and Obee.
Ike has been injured and has a plethera of bigs at indy. Not saying he's an all star, but if he can stay healthy, then he will play well.
Obee has been well documented here, but he had more than just the one Clipper game as evidence.
He played well against the Clippers in his first year. And the first game the Dubs won this year.
He outplayed Bynum in 2 preseason games. Affecting shots in the lane repeatedly (defense).
He went down to the D-league (reluctantly) his first year and got it going once he embraced the decision.
He went to the D-league this year at his own request (showing maturity), played extremely well in a guard oriented league, and then after some impressive performances, was brought back up and promptly not used.
He played decently in some other appearances, by changing shots in the lane. He showed he has nice tough and the ability to rebound with his length.
He's a better option than what we trotted out there every night. That's not even a debateable point. He may have warts, but they can be removed with confidence from his coaching staff and by playing in a consistant role.
You cannot convince me that Al at center is better than Obee, but for a few certain mismatches.
MBenga is not better than him. Barnes at the five is not better than him. Webber was not as effective as Obee could have been.
Based on our choices and money situation he was our best option as a back-up to Beans and he was mishandled.
Even if you don't likje him very much, you don't just pin a guy to the active roster bench.
It was mishandled and it needs to be addressed.
