2006 - Jordan Farmar 2005 - Jason Maxiell 2004 - Kevin Martin 2003 - Ndudi Ebi 2002 - John Salmons 2001 - Samuel Dalembert 2000 - Mamadou N'diaye 1999 - Vontego Cummings 1998 - Sam Jacobson 1997 - Charles Smith Lets hope the pick turns out to be more of a Kevin Martin (A++) than a Charles Smith (???)
If we can get a Dalembert type player in this draft (especially one who could play the 4), I would be a happy man.
Sup Wes, its Frosty! yeah, I'm leaning on Glen Davis. I think him and Yao could set some nasty picks next year!
I think Charles Smith was a decent player too. I believe he was the starting power forward for the Knicks back in the mid 90's when they made it to the finals and lost to the Rockets.
Charles "Spider" Smith played college at New Mexico. A classmate of mine played on that same team. Kenny Thomas was also on that team
Even more significant are all the quality talented that has been selected after 26th (Josh Howard, Manu, parker, leandro, arenas, michael redd, etc. etc.). Hopefully the rockets have done some quality scouting and are committed to developing some young talent instead of over relying on free agency and trades.
the charles smith in the original post was drafted in 1997. the charles smith that played the rockets in the finals was in 93-94.
charles "spider" smith was actually a decent player, too. during his spurs' days, he was a serviceable shooter and a good defender...a bruce bowen with a lot more athleticism. i forget why he is out of the league, because the spurs were quite happy with him.
interesting...I would take a few of those guys but we need a steal!!...i think we should be able to trade that pick with head or vpan and move up...this is the draft to do it!!!
Ok what doesn't make sense here. Knicks/Rockets in finals 1993-1994, Smith drafting in 1997. How could you think its same charles smith?