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Originally posted by evenodds
Were I a GM, I would take Melo ahead of LeBron and possibly ahead of Darko. Melo has incredible game, plus, I think he is taller than LeBron who looks as good as Melo playing again boys. Those high school boys have never taken fewer than three years to develop their potential in the NBA and as long as seven years for Jermaine O'Neil. Darko is going to be very, very good.
I am interested to see how Hakim Warrick develops. If he can start eating and hitting the weights, he can really do some damage at the next level. His athleticism is remarkable.
Biggest potential bust: TJ Ford. He's shorter than AI without a hint of AI's toughness.
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I don't know about taking Melo before LeBron. I guess it depends on the level of desperation of the team with the pick. LeBron will put more buts in seats, but I think Melo has the bigger upside once he puts some weight on. I think both players will ver good pros. One thing I like about LeBron is that he is already showing a strong desire to make his teammates better. It remains to be seen, however, whether he will have the head to play D against someone other than 17 year olds.
Darko will be a star. He's Dirk Nowitski with an inside game, and is the closest thing I've seen to Larry legend in quite some time (though he doesn't have the consistent J yet).
I agree on the TJ Ford assessment. Plus, he wasn't all that in the tournament, and I think his stock dropped somewhat.
I am curious to see who goes AFTER Melo, LeBron and Darko (also, in what order those three end up going).
Warrick: he's got physical talent, but needs more time, both on thecourt and in the weight room. How funny was Packer last night calling him the "Ballet Dancer"?!?
