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It is fair to say that I was pretty much the opposite of “right on” with my 2005 NBA Draft predictions. However, I ain’t going to let it keep me down. I mean, lets be honest, most of my visitors could give a crap about basketball (does most imply that there are more than 0 visitors?). I am guessing that if you somehow wind up here its because you either a) were expecting porn or b) mistyped the url you were attempting to visit. Anyway, on to the draft coverage.

Adam Morrison was selected at number 3.

Thats basically it. This draft was about as exciting as a bag of corn. To be honest, I had some pretty good corn yesterday (part of my first “low country broil” experience) so I might be slighting corn a bit in that comparison.

First off, thanks Atlanta (5th pick). Nothing against Sheldon Williams, but its just a boring pick. It felt like a “debbie downer” moment when Stern announced our selection. I just can’t get excited rebounds and post play. It’s like your favorite football team selecting an offensive lineman in the first round. Give me some excitement. Too bad it isn’t 1987, 1998, 2003 (5th picks 1987 - Scottie Pippen, 1998 - Vince Carter, 2005 - Dwayne Wade). Hopefully its not like the 1985 draft (Hawks 5th pick - John Koncak) Upside: Can make the name “Hen Slod” out of his first name. Downside: Will have to get used to losing.

The Knicks selected Renaldo Balkman with their first pick. As an SEC basketball fan, I got to see this guy play a few times. He’s good, but he’s not gonna save I.T.’s job. Someone on ESPN said Balkman’s a combo of Dennis Rodman and Ron Artest. That is exactly what the Knicks need - another character guys. With that said, the comparison wasn’t based, I don’t believe, on his character or lack there of, but on his effort. He is an effort guy, no doubt about it. But I can’t see a guy who averaged 10 points a game turn around a franchise in the state of demise the Knicks are currently experiencing. With guys like “Scarbury” and “Don’t call me Francis” firing up bricks, he will have plenty of chances to do his best Rodman impersonation. Upside: Will immediately improve the hair quality of the Knicks. Downside: Selected by the Knicks.

The Knicks second pick was Marty Collins of Temple. Long pause. I have no idea who this guy is, but judging by Spike Lee’s reaction, I’m guessing he’s no Willis Reed. Greg Anthony and Stephen A. Smith said he was a good pick at 29, so who knows. Upside: ??? Downside: His name is Marty.

The Suns traded their pick for cash. Pure genius. Probably the best decision made the entire night. Captain Obvious says that this entire draft sucks and the Suns would have accepted a bag of corn for the rights to their pick.

The Blazers at 30 picked Joel Freeland - 6′10 - England. Downside: Sucks at Basketball. Upside: Possibly good at Canasta.

Oh yeah, forgot to mention Andrea Bargnani - the 6′10 center from Italy who went numero uno. Hey mom, I got drafted and I’m going to America…No more crappy Healthcare….errr..crap..I got drafted by Canada. Upside: Tallness, you can’t teach it. Downside: Another guy with a terrible name. Not gonna sell alot of Bargnani dogs at the old ballpark.

Timeout - I pledge to never drink another Sprite again.