Since we're already talking about Memphis, what happened to Hamed Haddadi? The guy was really good in the 2008 Olympics.
He showed some flashes. Looked great in that 1st quarter. I don't know if it is because he is really that good or because he is over half foot taller than anybody on the opposing team. Regardless, he did play well. I am surprised.
I want him on the squad. He's worth it purely for the pun value. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TiCwIPGkTy4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TiCwIPGkTy4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>
The gap between what Durant has accomplished and what Oden has accomplished through their first 3 seasons in the league should be attributed mostly to Oden's inability to stay healthy. Not that one is a high-scoring wing, and the other is a defense-oriented center.
I suppose, but he still makes a valid point the Grizzlies could have selected a dynamic PG that would have raised their team to another level instead of an undeveloped big man with a questionable motor. Seriously, in your own opinion, how far would Thabeet have fallen if the Grizzlies hadn't selected him? Personally, I think the Thunder, Kings, T-Wolves and Warriors would have passed on him and it's possible the guy could have slipped outside the top 10. In saying that, I don't remember how he was rated by conventional wisdom at the time. All I recall is thinking he wouldn't do well in the NBA and that the Grizzlies were completely nuts for choosing him #2.
