Here are some things to keep your eye open for in the draft so you won’t be caught off guard and go into a state of shock! Unless you like surprises then don’t read this.
Don’t be surprised if: This years draft is like last years and has alot of trades throughout the draft. There are some teams that would rather have veterans. Other teams don’t have any picks and would like to acquire one. Some teams want to change spots, players, etc.
Don’t be surprised if: Yi Jianlian some how ends up a Golden State Warrior. Recent reports have indicated that the Warriors are willing enough to make the necessary moves to try and get Jianlian. With Chinese population in the Bay area, they could cash in. They also love how he plays on the court.
Don’t be surprised if: Javaris Crittenton is selected before Acie Law. A few executives have said Crittentons game is too intriguing to past up and said he’ll end up being better than Law a few years from now. So Javaris could be the better choice.
Don’t be surprised if: Julian Wright isn’t one of the first 17 picks in the draft. Two executives have said at the beginning of workouts Julian was a guaranteed top 10 pick. But since then he hasn’t even shown enough to teams to convince them he’s a top 20 player.
Don’t be surprised if: Derrick Byars and Daequan Cook get taken in the top 20. A few executives have said both players are top 15 picks believe it or not. Both are rising fast on teams draft boards.
Don’t be surprised if: Wilson Chandler is selected at #23 by the Knicks. Yes word is Mr.Thomas is interested in taking Chandler, as if they didn’t have enough people at his spot already.
Don’t be surprised if: Sun Yue is drafted pretty high in the draft. He is starting to rise on teams list because of his versatility and potential. Some say he may go as high as #34 to the Dallas Mavericks.
Don’t be surprised if: Kyrylo Fesenko is taken in the top 40. The 20 year old 7’1, 255 pound Center is rising on teams draft boards. At the beginning of workouts he was projected a late second rounder to possibly undrafted. But many now feel since workouts that he has Memhet Okur potential, and many say he could be the steal in the draft.
Don’t be surprised if: Ramon Sessions is drafted at #29 by the Phoenix Suns. Sessions played high school ball for Mike D’Antoni’s brother and Phoenix assistant coach Dan D’Antoni. They are very familar with his style of play and they feel he could really fit in for the Suns.
Don’t be surprised if: You hear Ionut Dragusin’s name called in the draft. He is a very unknown prospect that peaks alot of observers interest. The 21 year old 7’3 Romanian has similarites to Darko Milicic. He is a project but people have indicated that his height and potential if enough to get his name called in the draft.
