Walt Cronkite wrote:I was totally against the Ammo pick, so maybe my memory is faulty, but I feel like the Ammo selection was "graded" as average more often than good. You can factor in the Ajinca pick because it was another first rounder that didn't work.
Would you consider our draft history a good one?
I just did a quick search and this is what I got going down the links
From SI:
New boss Michael Jordan is a gambler, so it's not surprising that he rolled the dice on a guy who could be either a huge star or a huge bust. MJ opted for the potential "next Larry Bird" over the raw potential of Gay. After Jordan's experience with Kwame Brown, who can blame him? Morrison is a gifted scorer who should fit well with Gerald Wallace, Emeka Okafor and Raymond Felton, and he'll surely give the 'Cats some much-needed box office appeal. But can the 'Stache defend on the NBA level?
B+
From Yahoo:
Forward Adam Morrison of Gonzaga is a great pickup for Charlotte, who is looking for a few more young pieces to make a solid nucleus for the next dozen or so years. In 2006, expect Morrison to develop into a team leader and a dynamic presence on the Bobcats roster.
2006 NBA Draft Grade: B
From Draft Express:
Charlotte Bobcats
Picks: Picks: Adam Morrison (3); Ryan Hollins (50)
A
The Bobcats made out with what is certainly the best player in the draft right now, as well as possibly the best player down the road as well. Adam Morrison fills their needs perfectly on the wing with his scoring ability and should be a perfect compliment to Gerald Wallace’s versatility to defend either swing position equally well. Morrison’s winning attitude, work ethic and incredibly high skill level will be well appreciated by Charlotte’s staff, so it’s really difficult to see how they could have made out any better here.
Getting anything out of the #50 pick in what appears to be a fairly shallow draft depth-wise would be great, and Ryan Hollins certainly has all the tools to develop into a contributor after some seasoning in the NBDL. Whether that will happen after an underwhelming college career is up for debate, but there is no risk in taking a freakishly long and athletic 7-footer where they did in the draft.
Charlotte has made almost all the right moves over the past few years in terms of the group they’ve assembled at the moment, and could be ready to finally splurge on a free agent or two to add some depth and experience to help make a playoff run.
ESPN Chad Ford:
Bernie Bickerstaff played it safe again and went with the most proven player in the draft. Adam Morrison will score points and he'll draw fans into the arena. The Bobcats continue filling the team with solid players who have good backgrounds -- and with Morrison they may have found their first star.
HoopsVibe:
Analysis: Charlotte gets their scorer and marquee player in Adam Morrison. His intensity, work ethic, and desire to win at all times will make him a starter likely from day one. His defensive issues will be overshadowed some by the presence of Gerald Wallace and Emeka Okafor in the back court. Ryan Hollins is a nice pick up and with some work in the weight room could become a player in the rotation as a shot blocking specialist.
Grade: A-
