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NBA Draft: Bruin Impact

From ESPN.  Chad Ford's current mock draft has Jrue Holliday at number 4 to the Sac Kings

Analysis: Holiday's performance at the NBA pre-draft combine suddenly doesn't make this pick such a stretch. Yes, this is very high for Holiday, but at the end of the day, there just isn't a big difference between the fourth pick and the 10th pick in this draft.

The Kings need a point guard, and if they can't get their hands on Rubio, Holiday's combination of size and defensive ability should get him the nod in Sacramento. The other possibilities here -- including Brandon Jennings, Jonny Flynn and Curry -- don't really fit the team's need. But it looks as if another player, Memphis guard Tyreke Evans, will get a look, too.

Other places like NBAdraft.net has Holliday going 24th to the Failblazers.  There is no concensus here, but if he looks at places like ESPN then he's most likely gone (as was thought before).  Personally, I'd love to get him back so we have a go-to guy next year since we don't really as Andy Katz has pointed out:

Cal and Washington are the clear favorites, while Oregon State and Oregon have enough back to mount a challenge for No. 3. UCLA doesn't have a star but has underclassmen whom most teams in the league would covet.

The above linke article also explains how pU$C is f'd next year (as in might be last in Pac10).

But back to the draft...The other top picks have an imapct on another Bruin.  The draft order is 1)Clippers 2)Grizzlies 3)Thunder 4)Kings.  Blake Griffin is the obvious #1, but many believe the next best player is point guard Rick Rubio.  The Grizzlies are unlikely to take him with 2 because they have a couple point guards already: Mike Conley and Mayo.  Untill a few days ago, several drafts had him at 2 anyway.  Now several sites predict UConn's Hasheem Thabeet.  And trading down seems unlikely

The best option for the Grizzlies is to find a team hot for Rubio and get a couple of great assets for the pick. The problem with that plan is that teams don't seem willing to give up the farm for Rubio. Lots of teams like him, but not enough to make a blockbuster deal.

That moves Rubio down to pick number 3...the Thunder (and I'm not talking about the LA weather).  This is a problem because our beloved Russle Westbrook has become their starting point guard, and a great one at that.  If drafted Rubio might not overtake him, but the franchise is struggling and might try something crazy like start Rubio to attract attention.

Many on the team see Russell Westbrook as their point guard of the future and aren't sure how he'd fare without the ball in his hands.

All I want is Westbrook to thrive and be the star that we all know he is.  Hopefully the Thunder will pass on him too, like NBADraft.net has projected.  They have fellow Pac 10er James Harden going to the Thunder.

This same draft also has Darren Collison going to washington with the second pick in the second round (32 overall).

Go Bruins!

Poll
Do you want Jrue Holliday Back
Yes, we need him as a go to option
86 votes
No, he turned his back on the program
32 votes

118 votes | Poll has closed

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of BruinsNation's (BN) editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of BN's editors.

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Josh smith

are we looking at josh smith for 2010/11, or does he look like a one an done.

by kyl57es on Jun 3, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He looks like a one and done

but he’s our top target anyways.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jun 3, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So a yes to both

Is there any word on if he’s close to making a decision? I know he’s at least had an interest in us since forever.

by Tydides on Jun 4, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've heard he's going to take his visits

but whether he takes those visits and commits right after, waits longer, wait until the signing period, I don’t think he’s said.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jun 4, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For those who are still hoping that Holiday is going to return to Westwood . . .

Dohn has an interesting link to a NY Post article talking about the Knicks possibly drafting him at no. 8. If you look at his comments about “shooting for the sky,” the writing is on the wall. He is not coming back.

by BruinFan96 on Jun 3, 2009 10:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

JH Poll

I’m not voting. I have a problem with the options.

Do I want him back? Sure, he has a future. But, I’ve already made up my mind that he is leaving, and I’m not actively pining for his return.

Neither do I not want him back. AND it has nothing to do with any perceived slights towards our great university or our basketball program.

So, If I were to vote, it would be for: That ship has sailed.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on Jun 4, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

I would like him back, but don’t feel we NEED him.

by bruinbunz on Jun 5, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

ok if he does not come back do you think CBH will try to get Lance Stephenson or someone eles?

by kyl57es on Jun 5, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

UCLA is not going after Stephenson

and there aren’t any other quality PG’s out there right now. CBH is looking, but most everyone is already signed.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jun 5, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

From what I've read about Stephenson,

it sure looks like he may be at just$c* next year (assuming they field a basketball team.) He’s got all the attributes of a trOJie, when you look at the record. And by payoff time, Timmeh will have refined his techniques, so it’s all good.

After all, Sample is mad at the basketball program because it got caught, not because of what Timmeh did. So once Timmeh can figure out how to avoid getting caught, everything will be good.

by Fox 71 on Jun 5, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks for the info on stephenson.

by kyl57es on Jun 5, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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