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Should it be Rose or Beasley? 2008 NBA Mock Draft
Should it be Rose or Beasley? 2008 NBA Mock Draft
The Bulls never thought they would get the top pick in the 2008 NBA Draft . They only had a slim 1.7% chance in the lottery due to their 33-49 W-L record but they managed to beat the odds. Now comes the hard part. Who will they choose for the number one spot? Memphis mercurial guard Derrick Rose or the high-scoring Michael Beasley of Kansas State? Black or White? Pork or Beef? It’s a ...
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