Published 6/26/2008
by Ivan Carter
at Wizards Insider
The history of the 18th pick isn't exactly sexy. Take a look at the last few years in decending order: Marco Belinelli (GS), Oleksiy Pecherov (Wiz), Gerald Green (Boston - now on way out of league), J.R. Smith (New Orleans - has become pretty solid player in Denver), David West (New Orleans - ok, he's an all star). Players taken after 18 in recent drafts: David Lee (30), Monta Ellis (40 - oops), Kevin...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
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