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Taft was projected as a lottery pick at one time, but concerns about his work ethic and basketball IQ led to a drop into the second round of the 2005 draft where the Warriors nabbed him with the 42nd pick. He looked solid during his rookie year, but was forced to end the season earlier as a result of back spasms stemming from a fall he took after a dunk during the summer league. After his release from the Warriors in October of 2006, Taft sat out the season last year to rehab his back injury. If healthy, the talented big man could dominate in the D-League, but back injuries are often difficult for players to recover from, and it will likely take him time to get back into game shape.


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I liked him, despite hearing about work ethic issues. He looked like he could've been something special.

frsh90 wrote:I liked him, despite hearing about work ethic issues. He looked like he could've been something special.

But not under Nellie... see POB.

A poor man's Eddie Curry at best. Lets see how far his career goes...on that note, WELCOME BACK CHRIS!!!

If I remember correctly, Taft went to the same HS as Mullin, and Mullin had followed him for years... even played some HORSE together while Taft was in school.

Good for Chris Taft, I wish him the best of luck.

Early...in that brief moment when he COULD play..Nellie did use Taft and while Taft wasn't awesome-he was useful and appeared headed for some role.

I thought Taft was our most talented big man, with the exception of Biedrins. Imagine him progressing to where we are today without the injury...