Posted by BigSm00th:
Yeah, my friend told me today. They picked 3 guys who won't complain about PT, will be good guys in the lockerroom, etc. I don't know why Houston was overlooked then, he fills all the qualifications above, has been to the Olympics before, and can create his own shot and shoot better then Jefferson. I guess his defense is the problem.
Brand is a solid player and they usually pick an NCAA player like Collison, but the Jefferson pick has me scratching my head.
I think Jefferson was taken for a few reasons:
1) He is a boyscout, you hear him talk? He is everything the committee wants on that team in terms of personality and brains.
2) Houston has been before, Jefferson hasnt - some fresh blood.
3) They have to show some respect to the east, the Nets are the best in the east (cough) and Jefferson would be a solid role player.
4) Someone said all he can do is dunk ally oops - well last time I checked this team was pretty stacked with talent that can toss him some sky passes.
I dont see the big deal, he is a decent player and he will fill a role. He will represnt the country well. And as far as I am concerned, if they were picking talent from good teams - I wouldnt include the Knicks in that mix.
5/2/2003 9:48 AM