Kingdom

One of the first blogs I made, I predicted NBA Draft busts. It was a small sample size. In addition, I claimed how I didn't like Demarcus Cousins. I still don't, that gelatin mold jackass.

"1. Cole Aldrich, aka Curtis Borchardt. At best, maybe a shot blocking specialist.
2. Daniel Orton, aka Brendan Wright. If you can't really crack a college rotation...
3. Hassan Whiteside, aka DeAndre Jordan. I think he had 3 triple doubles this past season, all off the bench.
4. Lance Stephenson, aka Bracey Wright. Yeah. You didn't see that name coming.
5. James Anderson, aka Trenton Hassell. Position: shooting guard. Weakness: shooting."

Notice the high praise for Whiteside. Crap. Hey, none of those were to be heard of though. So was I saying Whiteside had potential or Jordan sucked? Oh right, Whiteside should have stayed in school like Jordan, cause Jordan has just now awoken.


This time around, I give you ten potential draft picks that I really like, regardless of where they're drafted and do/do not make any kind of impact:

10. PG Reggie Jackson: First off, he's an athlete named Reggie Jackson. Secondly, if you didn't know he was a PG and went by all the descriptions, you'd think he was a big man. Hey, I'm freaking sold on a point with a 7 foot whatever wingspan. I'm sure Jay Bilas will be too.
9. SG Alec Burks: Going out on an early limb and saying he has a chance to be one of the best from this weak class, a RoY contender on the right team, and one of the more memorable guys from this draft. I have a slight crush on him, yes.
8. PG Norris Cole: A 40/20 and the dude did it with points and boards, plus he nearly had a triple double. I don't know if he'll make it in the NBA, but he did every damn thing as a point in college. That's fun.
7. SF Chandler Parsons: A white guy who was usually a threat for a triple double in college, plus he's like 6'10, and has range. But sucks complete ass at the foul line. I encourage uniqueness.
6. PG Talor Battle: I know it's unlikely he gets drafted, but it's worth saying that practically by himself, he made Penn State decent in the Big Ten the last two seasons. I know he's not the most talented, but something needs to be said for winning and leadership abilities at the point.
5. SF/SG Scotty Hopson: The best part will be when this phrase is uttered "Hopson has hops". Cause he does. And tended to have bad, bad hair cuts. Tennessee wasted him and Harris. WAY TO GO
4. SF/PF Derrick Williams: I know that this is bit of an obvious pick since he's a top 3. But, how can you not love this man after what he did to Duke? At the very least, he's intriguing for the dunk contest.
3. SG/SF Klay Thompson: Seems like he'll be a character issue, or a cocky asshole at least, but he did it all in college and is a nice shooter. Plus, there's potential that a Kardashian will date him, setting up a K on K angle.
2. PF Kenneth Faried: 14.5rpg, 2spg, and 2bpg. /basketball love
1. PG Jimmer Fredette: Unabashed Jimmer boner. Not apologizing for it. Sorry. And I'll have geekgasm if Phoenix drafts him. That would be a lot of fun!