We need to train ourselves to look for this kind of player. Someone who fits our general needs, but brings something to the table that we currently lack. (Boy, that sounds like a good thread, doesn't it?) This year, our needs are fairly clear. Next year, maybe not so much.
But consider for a moment that next year, 18 might be a realistic position for us in the draft. So look at this as practice for then. Or, you can look at it as "if we trade with Washington, and swap picks, who do we take here?"
Out of play tonight are: Michael Beasley, Derrick Rose, Jerryd Bayless, Brook Lopez, O. J. Mayo, Danillo Gallinari, Eric Gordon, Kevin Love, Anthony Randolph, D. J. Augustin, Russell Westbrook, DeAndre Jordan, Donte Greene (our winner at Pick # 17), JaVale McGee, Roy Hibbert, Marreese Speights, and Darrell Arthur.
In play are 9 more of the players who the mocks more or less think will be available at this spot. Are there superstars here? Maybe or maybe not. But there are probably some good pros here, as well as journeymen, and probably a few busts too. (DO NOT select a bust!
Unless its the kind of guy that after he retires from the Bobcats, the team decides to place a bust of him in the arena. That kind I'd like. ) Get one with heart, get one with soul, get one within 24 hours--and claw on!
