Crazy Draft Night Leaves Plenty To Ponder

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Wow, what a crazy night at the Fieldhouse! I was really amped when talented combo guard, Jerryd Bayless fell to the Pacers' pick at 11. The fans gathered at the arena shared my excitement. After catching our collective breath, the Raptors selected Roy Hibbert for the Pacers leaving everyone happy and ready to go home. But WAIT! The Pacers traded Bayless and Ike Diogu to Portland for ... [link]

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