- Portland Trail Blazers just had a monster of a draft. Look at some of the players they have ended up with after the conclusion of the draft: Rookies Greg Oden, Rudy Fernandez, Josh McRoberts and Taurean Green (all first-round talent), as well as veterans Steve Francis (though likely to be released for cap reasons) and Channing Frye. Now that is one heck of a roster.
- Just when everyone thought that new Seattle Supersonics General Manager Sam Presti had the easiest job on earth (that is, picking either Oden or Kevin Durant whom the Trail Blazers didn't pick), he pulled off something remarkably impressive by trading for Jeff Green, the 5th pick of the draft. While he had to give up All-star veteran Ray Allen, by adding the young and promising Green, Presti has given himself leeway in deciding whether to re-sign Rashard Lewis.
- With the addition of Allen, and Paul Pierce still with the team, will the Boston Celtics become attractive enough for Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves? For a while the Phoenix Suns have been mentioned as the most likely destination for Garnett, who has said that he doesn't want to play for the Celtics. But that was before the addition of Allen. If I were Garnett, I would seriously re-consider my stance as with the line-up of Allen, Garnett and Pierce, the Celtics would have finally become a serious contender for the first time in ages, especially in the weaker Eastern Conference.
- Not surprisingly, the San Antonio Spurs have drafted a foreigner in the first round (hence I have won my bet, though no one betted against me). Tiago Splitter, what a great name for a ball player.
- For the record, an Almond (Morris) and a Strawberry (D.J.) have been drafted. Other draftees include Curry (JamesOn) and a Cook (Daequan).
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