3shadesofblue.blogspot.com - 6/4/2008
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While doing all the usual preparation for this year's draft -- basically immersing myself in DraftExpress, mock drafts, message boards and sports talk radio -- a very different kind of question presented itself. In fact, it was mentioned so many times here in Memphis in the months leading up to the draft lottery that I am absolutely dumbfounded that nobody is bringing it up now.
The Dorsey Dilemma
3shadesofblue.blogspot.com 6/4/2008 — The absolute embodiment of intensity, intimidation and toughness, isn't it? That's exactly what the Memphis Grizzlies have been missing, haven't they? So Joey Dorsey should be the obvious pick when the Grizzlies selection comes up at #28, right? Well, no....not exactly.
The Key to the Offseason
3shadesofblue.blogspot.com 6/4/2008 — It seems that for the fans of the 26 teams that are no longer actively playing, their attention is almost completely devoted to the offseason. Let's face it -- the idea of watching the overly entitled Celtics battle the contemptible Pistons or the despised Lakers take on the methodically boring Spurs is just too much for many fans to take.
Heat's top draft options shorter than advertised
miamiherald.com 6/4/2008 — If size matters in the NBA Draft, the Heat might be left to choose from incredibly shrinking prospects. Regardless of which direction the Heat goes with the second overall pick in the June 26 draft, it stands to pick a player who failed to measure up ...
Lance’s Updated 2008 Mock Draft (May 23rd)
hoopsvibe.com 6/4/2008 — Now that we know the exact draft order, here is an updated version of my mock draft. As most of you know, the top 2 spots are a toss-up. But from a couple of scouts I’ve talked to the past two days, it’s more likely as of right now that Michael ...
Beasley's height: 6-foot-8 1/4 inches (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 6/4/2008
Turns out, Michael Beasley is not 6-foot-10, as he was listed by Kansas State. He also isn't 6-foot-7, as some of his detractors have suggested in recent weeks, either. The truth was almost exactly in the middle. The Kansas State star who left college ...
Wrapped Up in Present —
Wash Post NBA 6/5/2008
All of the nostalgia and revelry over the storied matchup of historical rivals has detracted somewhat from the business at hand: Game 1 of the NBA finals.
