The NBA Draft: Picks 1-10

The NBA Draft: It's like Christmas except we can all complain about what we got without seeming rude. Seriously though, this is one of my favorite events of the year. Normally, I don't have to wait long to see my Hawks pick but they actually are way back at #19 this year. Awesome.

Blake Griffin went #1, obviously. Now, it remains to be seen if he can change the culture of the Clippers or if he bolts at first chance.

Memphis will regret taking Thabeet at #2. I'm calling it. He's 7' 3. Yeah, yeah, I know. You can't teach size but come on. He's so damn soft. He got abused by Dejuan Blair several times and even got beasted by Goran Suton. GORAN FREAKING SUTON! And you expect me to believe he will develop?

James Harden to OKC is a solid move. He's the best shooting guard and that is what they needed. But, personally, i think Rubio is going to be special. Like Steve Nash except better. His shot can be fix but his feel for the game can't be taught.

Tyreke Evans to the Kings. This one is kind of a head-scratcher. I've read alot of love for this kid in the past week but he's still a project. I don't think he'll be better than Rubio but i heard a comparison to Joe Johnson, which is possible. They're built similarly. I guess it could work.

The T-Wolves pick back-to-back point guards. I'm confused. To be sure, I think they were unquestionably the two best players available but one is short and the other weak. Neither is a combo guard. They have to be planning to trade one. I think it'll be Rubio for three reasons: he'll get better value in return, he doesn't want to play in Minnesota and Johnny Flynn is a better leader. I think Rubio is the better prospect but Flynn is what the Timberwolves need- a tough-as-hell point guard who has proven to be a leader and possess a non-stop motor. I love Flynn's game.

Curry to the Warriors. Dumb unless they trade him. They have Monta Ellis. He's a combo guard who is on the smallish-side of things. Curry is a combo guard who is rail-thin. They just don't fit together. May be going to Suns though, which would be perfect for him to learn behind Nash.

Knickerbockers pick Jordan Hill. Eh. Best available player but any of the last four picks would have been more appreciated. From what I've heard, Hill runs like he's got lead in his shoes.

Raptors pick USC G DeMar Derozan. I like the pick only because he is the anti-thesis of everyone else on that roster. He is a high-flyer and a tough player with a terrible jumpshot.

Milwaukee picks Jennings, who was so afraid that he would be the last player picked in the "Green Room" (where the NBA puts players likely to be drafted high so they can come on stage) that he decided not to come. Not only did he not get picked last, but he wasn't introduced until after the 14th pick. Not a good sign for his maturity. I do like his game though.

I'll do the rest later. I'm sure you're on the edge of your seat.