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Often times NBA front offices find difficulty in judging international talent. Although that has swayed in recent years, with the dominance of players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic, it’s still not a perfected craft. For example, current MVP Nikola Jokic fell to the second round in the 2014 NBA Draft. Then you have someone like Dragan Bender, who was […] READ MORE
Have you ever seen someone and wonder how they got there? If so, Anthony Bennett is a perfect example. Context It was the 2013 NBA Draft, not exactly the deepest or most talented class. The most notable players from this year were Giannis Antetokounmpo and Rudy Gobert. These two went 15th and 27th, respectively. No […] READ MORE
Adam Morrison was the third overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. The former Gonzaga star led the nation in scoring prior to entering the draft. His smooth stroke and signature mustache started his NBA journey with hype and high expectations. While he would retire as a two-time NBA champion, Morrison’s short, unproductive career makes […] READ MORE
The Portland Trailblazers beat the odds (5.3% chance) in the summer of 2007 when they were awarded the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. They would have their choice between two “future All-Star” prospects. Greg Oden, the center out of Ohio State, and Kevin Durant, the small forward out of Texas. The Trailblazers would […] READ MORE
Jahlil Okafor and Captain America have something in common. They are both men that time forgot. The difference is the years were kinder to Steve Rogers. Kentucky center Karl-Anthony Towns headlined the 2015 NBA draft. He was the consensus number one selection and the Minnesota Timberwolves made the right choice. The next big man prospects […] READ MORE
Hasheem Thabeet is one of the biggest NBA Draft busts of all time. Heading into the 2009 NBA Draft, the UConn Center was considered one of the best centers in college. The 7’3″ 263lbs. behemoth has a dominant force in the paint. As a Huskie he improved in each of his three seasons, culminating in […] READ MORE
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