X's Hypothetical Draft Do-overs *1984 Posted*

[The X]

1991 NBA DRAFT RE-DONE (per The X)

1. Charlotte: C- Dikembe Mutombo (picked #4)

As good as LJ was the first 5 years of his career pre-injury, & he was good, I just don’t think the Hornets can pass up on one of the greatest shot blockers & defensive intimidators of all-time. Although drafted into the league as a mature rookie (around 25 I believe), Mount Mutombo would’ve immediately helped the young Hornets’ franchise win games. The Hornets already had good wing players in Kendall Gill, Rex Chapman & Dell Curry, a pint sized PG in Muggsy Bogues, & a couple of solid PF's in J.R. Reid & Kenny Gattison. Of course LJ was a big upgrade at PF, albeit an undersized one, I like Mutombo more at this spot for his interior defence & his longevity.

2. New Jersey: PF/SF- Larry Johnson (picked #1)

The Nets already had Mookie Blaylock as their starting PG, so need to displace him with Kenny Anderson. Drazen Petrovic was entering his prime, so the backcourt was set. Derrick Coleman up front at PF. Of course LJ was more of a PF to start his career, but he was that explosive, I can't see a problem playing him as a combo forward, & at times swinging DC to the middle. LJ would've been an immediate 20-8 guy for them, & the Nets would've pushed for the playoffs in his rookie year.

3. Sacramento: PG- Terrell Brandon (picked #11)

Whilst they had Spud Webb as their starting PG, I think within a couple of years TeeBee would've been ready to take the team by the Horns along with The Rock & provide a good foundation for the future. When healthy, Brandon would become one of the elite PG's in the league. Shame the latter part was curtailed by injuries.

4. Denver: SG- Steve Smith (picked #5)

Although they needed most help inside, they can't pass on a player that would turn into a 20ppg All-Star in his prime. Smitty would've stepped in right away & helped.

5. Miami: PG- Kenny Anderson (picked #2)

Whilst the Heat already had Sherman Douglas & Bimbo Coles sharing the starting PG duties, I think Kenny Anderson is a step up at that spot. The Heat did after all originally select the 6'8" Steve Smith in the vein effort to make him the next Magic Johnson. Obviously Smitty worked out better as a SG. So I've got Heat taking the best available PG. I think he helps the Heat, as he was a pretty nifty player the first half of his career, even if he did have his issues along the way.

6. Dallas: PF/C- Chris Gatling (picked #16)

The Mavs needed a big man who could score the ball, to play alongside Derek Harper & Rolando Blackman. Gatling was a very good post scorer & was a one-time All-Star I believe. In his prime he averaged 19ppg, 8rpg for season, but for the most part would give you 13ppg & 7pg in only about half a game played. Seems like a good fit for where the Mavs were & a much better pick than Doug Smith, that's for sure.

7. Minnesota: PF/C- Dale Davis (picked #13)

The young T'wolves franchise was paper thin inside, that's why they originally took Luc Longley. History shows that didn't work, so why not take someone who will do the dirty work, rebound & defend. Dale Davis makes sense at this point in the lottery.

8. Denver: C/PF- Brian Williams (now Bison Dele) (picked #10)

With Smitty on board at 4, the team already holding gunners in Reggie Williams & Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (or was he Chris Jackson at the time?!?). Brian Williams was always a very, very capable big man when his head was in the game. Without Mutombo in team & the post to himself, you never know, he probably thrives.

9. Atlanta: SF/SG- Rick Fox (picked #24)

The Hawks' glory days were ending, so this pick is tough. Spud Webb & Doc Rivers were on their way out of town, however Robert Pack, Greg Anthony & Eric Murdock are super stretches at this point. Darrell Armstrong will take another few years or so to even get in the league, let alone become an effective pro. So with the PG spot out of the question, it comes down to best available talent. I thought about wings Billy Owens & Stacey Augmon, but I couldn't put them ahead of Rick Fox, whose career work gets him picked at this spot.

10. Orlando: C- Luc Longley (picked #7)

In the pre-Shaq days, this young franchise was all about veteran PG Scott Skiles & a couple of young talents in Nick Anderson & Dennis Scott. So looking at that, this team needs a PF or C if possible, or the best available talent. Billy Owens might help at this spot, but I'm going to give them a solid space eater in Luc Longley, who without any competition, is by default the team's new starter. Not a great lottery pick, but ahh well, it fills a need I guess.

11. Cleveland: SF- Billy Owens (picked #3)

This Cavs' team was pretty good. Daugherty at centre, Mark Price at PG, Craig Ehlo at SG, Larry Nance at PF & John "Hot Rod" Williams as backup PF/C. Therefore, SF seems to be the order of the day. Although Rick Fox would've been ideal at this spot, he has already gone 2 picks earlier. But they might've been fortunate to get a bit of a steal in Billy Owens who was a good pro the first half of his career (to the tune of 15-16ppg, 7-8rpg, 3-4apg, 1spg & 1bpg. To get that sort of production at this juncture is a steal. Perhaps he could've gone one to two spots higher. This pick immediately helps the Cavs, & possibly (although unlikely) gets them past MJ & their bogey team, the Chicago Bulls.

Six toughest omissions: Stacey Augmon (#9), Greg Anthony (#12), Eric Murdock (#21), Bobby Phills (#45), Darrell Armstrong (undrafted), Robert Pack (undrafted).

Six biggest flops: Kenny Anderson (#2), Billy Owens (#3), Doug Smith (#6), Luc Longley (#7), Mark Macon (#8), Rich King (#14).


Not the strongest draft, that's for sure. Although I doubt the 1990 one will be either. I'll post 1990 in next few days. Enjoy.

[Silas]

Very cool, I like it. I think Plastic Man might have been able to sneak in there, but none the less its good. Keep it up!

[benji]

Nets would've pushed for the playoffs in his rookie year.

They made the playoffs anyway...

I can understand not taking a point guard because of Blaylock, but Terrell Brandon was far and away a better player over the course of his career than Larry Johnson. Johnsons career damaging injury is in his third season. He never rebounds (as in gets boards...although also the other meaning works) after that. Brandon becomes a stud after his third year.

Billy Owens so low? But he was the "next Magic"!! And Greg Anthony out? But ESPN calls him a star player all the time?

I think Darrell Armstrong probably should've gone in the lottery...look at his years from 1996-2004.

[Sauru]

not sure i can agree with kenny anderson being one of the biggest flops

[The X]

Nets would've pushed for the playoffs in his rookie year.

They made the playoffs anyway...

I can understand not taking a point guard because of Blaylock, but Terrell Brandon was far and away a better player over the course of his career than Larry Johnson. Johnsons career damaging injury is in his third season. He never rebounds (as in gets boards...although also the other meaning works) after that. Brandon becomes a stud after his third year.

Billy Owens so low? But he was the "next Magic"!! And Greg Anthony out? But ESPN calls him a star player all the time?

I think Darrell Armstrong probably should've gone in the lottery...look at his years from 1996-2004.

yeah, Armstrong seemed to just miss out on a few picks....most notably the 9 to 11 picks....he was definitely the last out....

as for the #2 pick, it was a toss up between LJ & Brandon, but Brandon had his share of injuries too....I was a huge fan of him, but whether you flip them or not, they're both top 3....

not sure i can agree with kenny anderson being one of the biggest flops

he was a flop by virtue of never living up to his billing....he was a very solid pro, but as a top 2 pick, you would expect better....if he had been picked a couple of picks lower, he likely doesn't get called a flop....I also needed a 6th flop to match numbers with the 6 toughest omissions, so he only just got in that category....but yeah, his career was definitely not a failure, nor were guys like Billy Owens or Luc Longley, they just didn't live up the hype I guess....

[Andrew]

not sure i can agree with kenny anderson being one of the biggest flops

Agreed. Through the first nine years of his career he averaged around 14.9 ppg, 7.0 apg, 3.3 rpg and 1.6 spg (15.9 ppg, 7.5 apg, 3.5 rpg and 1.7 spg during the years he was a regular starter), had a decent assist to turnover ratio and for a few years was good for around 16, 8 and 3 including a couple of years with around 18 points and a shade under 10 assists and 4 boards per game. To that end, he seems out of place being put in the same company as Doug Smith, Mark Macon and Rich King. Fifth seems like a good spot for him though.

[The X]

1990 NBA DRAFT RE-DONE (per The X)

1. New Jersey: PG- Gary Payton (picked #2)

In this draft, The Glove is a gimme as the number 1 prospect. Whilst the Nets already had Blaylock, Payton could've backed up for a year or two whilst he got accustomed to playing in the league, then the Nets would've gladly shipped Blaylock packing. This pick could've potentially changed the way this franchise performed in the 90's, but we shall never know.

2. Seattle: PF/C- Derrick Coleman (picked #1)

Say what you will about DC, but here's a guy who was a 20-10 guy his first 5 years in the league, as well as being one of the league's brightest young stars. Unfortunately injuries, laziness & lack of desire would hinder his career, however given the lack of depth at the top of this draft, Seattle being a fringe playoff team (41-41 the previous season) should take the best available talent, & DC fits that mould. At this time, the Sonics knew they had a good talent in Shawn Kemp, but still didn't know how good he would become, so this pick makes sense as it also fills a need inside.

3. Denver: SF- Cedric Ceballos (picked #48)

I might get roasted for this pick, & if so, then bring it on. Everyone knows I luv Ced, but here are the facts. I believe he has the best career PER (Player Efficiency Rating) of anyone in this draft, even better than Payton's (although admittedly it is a little skewed as Payton's has dropped as he's taking a reserve role, whereas Ced retired left the league in the early part of this decade). The Nuggets were an uptempo team with players like Orlando Woolridge & Michael Adams, who would've dominated the ball. Ceballos never had any plays run for him, he's the ultimate garbage man & excels in an uptempo game (refer to Suns & mid 90s Lakers). There also isn't a lot of better talent available at this pick. One could argue the likes of Kendall Gill (I prefer Ced), Antonio Davis (a very nice role player, Ced suits Nuggets' uptempo play more) & Toni Kukoc (he wouldn't play in the league for another 3 years), & the decision seems so hard. Ceballos would've provided good 6th man play for a couple of years, before exploding into a 20ppg, 7rpg All-Star calibre player without plays run for him. Possibly higher numbers on a less stacked Nuggets' team, we shall never know.

4. Orlando: PF/C- Antonio Davis (picked #45)

This young team led by Scott Skiles & Nick Anderson needed talent, especially inside. Whilst not a superb talent, Antonio Davis was an absolute workhorse during his career & would've provided toughness for the young franchise.

5. Charlotte: SG/SF- Kendall Gill (picked #5)

Another young franchise not willing to wait a few years for a good foreign player like Toni Kukoc. Best available talent dictates that swingman Kendall Gill stays at this spot, & helps the team as he did previously.

6. Minnesota: C/PF- Elden Campbell (picked #27)

The young Wolves' franchise was in dire need of talent & help inside, hence the original pick of Felton Spencer. I think taking a shot on Elden Campbell, who had a bit of upside at the time, is a good pick. Whilst he would not play much early for the stacked Lakers, he plays & starts immediately on this stacked team.

7. Sacramento: SF/SG/PF- Toni Kukoc (picked #29)

Finally a team that is willing & able to wait for Toni Kukoc to hit the US shores. Whilst the Kings will continue to stink it up whilst waiting for The Croatian Sensation (or The Waiter), I think Kukoc is too good a talent to pass up on at this spot.

8. LA Clippers: PF- Loy Vaught (picked #13)

The Clippers no longer waste their lottery pick on Bo Kimble & instead use it on the player they did end up picking 5 spots later. Vaught was a solid, starting PF for the Clippers when healthy, but unfortunately injuries ended his career prematurely. He would however be a bit of an ironman the first 7 years of his career & was a double double threat (17 & 10) every night in his prime.

9. Miami: PF/C- Tyrone Hill (picked #11)

The Heat had a starting lineup of Seikaly, Sherm Douglas, Glen Rice & Kevin Edwards. They needed a bruising defensive PF like Tyrone Hill. Hard to argue with that, even though they already had a solid young Grant Long holding down the position. Better to have more insurance at that position either way.

10. Atlanta: SF/SG- Dennis Scott (picked #4)

I can't see the Hawks pass on local Georgia Tech product, Dennis Scott, at this pick. Whilst the Hawks' glory years (if you can call them that, maybe we should call them their good years) were past them, an addition like this might've helped. Scott was a big time shooter who could've got a lot of open looks courtesy of Dominique Wilkins drawing all the coverage. When healthy & on focus, Scott was a very solid starter in the league for the Magic.

11. Golden State: SG/PG- Chris Jackson (now Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf) (picked #3)

The Warriors are stacked at guards & on the wings (Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, Chris Mullin & Sarunas Marciulionis), so it's hard to take a guard at this spot. However the only solid big men are Terry Mills & Jayson Williams. Williams took about half a decade to get his career going & when it did, injuries quickly struck. Terry Mills was solid & fills a need for the Warriors, but I'm going with best available talent in Chris Jackson, who would become a very solid combo guard in his 6 years with the Nuggets (he averaged about 16 & 4 I believe). He didn't live up to his college hype & huge expectations, but if you're talking about him now being picked up at the bottom of the lottery & going into the situation where he plays as a 6th man behind Tim Hardaway & Mitch Richmond, it's a steal at this spot. He also provides strong insurance as the Warriors tended to get injured a lot during this era.

Four toughest omissions: Lionel Simmons (#7), Terry Mills (#16), Dee Brown (#19), Jayson Williams (#19).

Four biggest flops: Felton Spencer (#6), Bo Kimble (#8), Rumeal Robinson (#10), Alec Kessler (#12).


Chris Jackson just missed out on being a flop, courtesy of Andrew & Sauru's comments on Kenny Anderson previously. I would've loved to have gotten Dwayne Schintzius (#24) & Alaa Abdelnaby (#25) in there, but unfortunately they just missed the cut Overall, a weak draft at the top & probably weak overall. I'll look at posting 1989 in the next few days. Enjoy.

[Dan's Brain]

Have there been any other Egyptian players other than Alaa Abdelnaby? He was in the first packet of NBA trading cards i ever got, and i was convinced that his name was some sort of a joke.


And Loy Vaught was always an incredibly underrated player, and could have been an all-star a number of times had he not played in the same conference as Karl Malone, Shawn Kemp and Charles Barkley.


I was prepared to make an argument about Jayson Williams deserving selection in the lottery, but i really think you've got it pretty well right.

You would never want to commit fouls against the Warriors with Chris Mullin and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on the team, i think both of those guys were in the top 3 for FT% for the next few seasons.

[Its_asdf]

I'm also a Ceballos fan ever since I first used him in Live '97, I'm with ya on how he's pretty underrated.

Edit: I just looked over his career stats and he hasn't been very healthy throughout his career has he?

[---]

I'm not very familiar with the NBA during the late 80's - very early 90's, so I don't recall how these teams were prior to the draft, but from what I saw of Toni Kukoc I think he could go as high as 3 here.

I think he was as good as any player in the draft bar Gary Payton.

[Dan's Brain]

Like The X said though, Kukoc waited a couple of years before making his debut. All of the teams drafting above him needed immediate help, which he wasnt going to be able to provide. If he'd come straight into the NBA, then i'd put him 2nd as well.

[Sauru]

ceballos should be number 1 just cause he actually convinced some people that he wore a blind fold during the dunk contest.

[Silas]

No, nobody should every be picked ahead of Gary Payton, nobody. Well actually I can think of one person but he's got another 13 years before his draft comes.

Anyway, I like it X, it's pretty good. You got The Glove going number one so I can't complain about anything.

[benji]

I believe he has the best career PER (Player Efficiency Rating) of anyone in this draft, even better than Payton's (although admittedly it is a little skewed as Payton's has dropped as he's taking a reserve role, whereas Ced retired left the league in the early part of this decade).

Of course, Ceballos played in just 609 games, while Payton suited up for 1335.

[The X]

I'm not very familiar with the NBA during the late 80's - very early 90's, so I don't recall how these teams were prior to the draft, but from what I saw of Toni Kukoc I think he could go as high as 3 here.

I think he was as good as any player in the draft bar Gary Payton.

he's number 3 on board if it didn't take him 3 years to come over....

I'm also a Ceballos fan ever since I first used him in Live '97, I'm with ya on how he's pretty underrated.

Edit: I just looked over his career stats and he hasn't been very healthy throughout his career has he?

yep, lots of injuries unfortunately....that derailed the 2nd half of his career....it's such a weak draft that I was able to get him that high....if Nuggets hadn't of been picking so high, he probably would've slid a few picks....a lot of it was a situation pick....

I believe he has the best career PER (Player Efficiency Rating) of anyone in this draft, even better than Payton's (although admittedly it is a little skewed as Payton's has dropped as he's taking a reserve role, whereas Ced retired left the league in the early part of this decade).

Of course, Ceballos played in just 609 games, while Payton suited up for 1335.

yep, that does help Ced

[Fresh8]

X, I remember asking you bout that Chris Jackson fella.

With Loy Vaught, he seemed like a pretty good player but injuries really shortened his career in the end.

Toni Kukoc was great. If he wasn't playing for the Bulls or if Jordan had never come back, he would have looked even better individually. However, he was a good team player in stepping back and taking up that sixth man role for the Bulls.

And at DC... X knows what I mean.

[Andrew]

No argument here. Kukoc is difficult to place; on one hand I could see him going top five in that Draft considering the player he became and the fact he did eventually make the jump to the NBA, though at the same time the fact he did take a few years to join the league could also let him slip past players who could come in and contribute straight away. I think you've got him at a good spot though because as you noted he was too good a player - at least in terms of that Draft - for a team not to take a gamble on him coming to the States, which he eventually did.

[The X]

1989 NBA DRAFT RE-DONE (per The X)

1. Sacramento: PF- Shawn Kemp (picked #17)

The Kings had a few decent players (Danny Ainge, Kenny Smith, Wayman Tisdale, Antoine Carr & Vinny Del Negro), so this pick doesn't help them now, but it will help them significantly in a year's time. The Reignman would become one of the league's most exciting & best players in his prime, before his ego would consume himself. Nervous Pervis is falling.

2. LA Clippers: PG- Tim Hardaway (picked #14)

The Clippers needed a PG in the worst kind of way (sorry Gary Grant), & already had some pretty good frontcourt talent already (Danny Manning, Charles Smith & Ken Norman). Bringing in a career 18 & 8 PG (22 & 10 in his prime) could've propelled the Clippers into being a consistent playoff team. The pick would mean a lot more sense to the franchise than former Dukie Danny Ferry.

3. San Antonio: SF/SG- Glen Rice (picked #4)

Although Sean Elliott would be key for the franchise in their championship run, I don't think they can pass on Glen Rice at this spot. After another dismal season, the Spurs were finally getting rookie David Robinson from the Navy. Whey not put one of the best pure shooters of the next decade next to him. Perhaps the Spurs get their first title before Tim Duncan arrives, although given the Jordan era, probably not.

4. Miami: SG/SF- Nick Anderson (picked #11)

The young franchise's most glaring needs were at SF and PG (they originally took Glen Rice & Sherman Douglas in this draft) as Seikaly, Grant Long & Kevin Edwards were holding the fort down at the other positions. I thought about Mookie Blaylock at this spot, but I thought Nick Anderson was an immediate impact player that filled a need. He's not Glen Rice, but still a very solid starter at the very least. Before his career meltdown over those four missed free throws, he was one of the better SG's who could play both sides in the league.

5. Charlotte: C- Vlade Divac (picked #26)

It always pays to go big & the Hornets pick up their big man & a pretty good one for the next 15 years.

6. Chicago: PF/SF- Clifford Robinson (picked #36)

This pick makes too much sense for the soon-to-be championship Bulls. It makes more sense than Stacey King at this spot & he immediately steps into a prominent 6th man role for the next half a decade. Of course if this happens, we miss out on the great moment of MJ hitting his 6th trey of the 1st half over Uncle Cliffy in the 1992 NBA Finals & that priceless bemused expression from MJ. That's the only downside to this pick.

7. Indiana: PG- Mookie Blaylock (picked #12)

This was a team (Reggie, Smits, Schrempf & Chuck Person) that was ready to make a run for the playoff. Whilst Vern Fleming was solid, I think an extra PG (even if a backup their rookie year) would've helped immensely. I think a consistent PG that can play both ways for the next decade in Mookie is just the right pick at this spot.

8. Dallas: SF- Sean Elliott (picked #3)

The Mavs were a fringe playoff team at this time led by Derek Harper, Rolando Blackman & Sam Perkins. I think taking the best available player in Sean Elliott makes sense. He helps them right away & helps them for the future.

9. Washington: PG- Sherman Douglas (picked #28)

The Bullets needed a new PG in town, so I've got them taking the best available. Sorry Dana Barros, Pooh Richardson & B.J. Armstrong, I just prefer Sherm slightly better & always thought he was underrated as a starting PG. I thought about Nervous at this spot, but eventually stuck to Sherm.

10. Minnesota: C- Pervis Ellison (picked #1)

In their first draft & season, the expansion franchise needed talent. Whilst Pooh was good for them, I think Nervous Pervis would've helped. With him being forced to play as a No. 1 or No. 2 option, he would've put up good numbers (as we saw him put up 20 & 11 one season for the Bullets) for the first half decade of his career. This was a tough pick as he slightly edges out Dana Barros, who would've fitted well here. I think as an expansion team, it is probably worth the risk. But seriously, you would think an expansion team should be given a better pick than this low.

11. Orlando: PG- Dana Barros (picked #16)

Although the expansion Magic didn't really need a PG (Skiles & Vincent), I think they've just got to take the best available talent & Dana fits that bill. The fact he can shoot the rock & put up points quick, helps. He likely plays a 6th or 7th man role but I still think it's worth it with not a lot of impact guys left. I was going to argue Blue Edwards at this spot but I stuck with one-time All-Star Dana.

Four toughest omissions: Pooh Richardson (#10), B.J. Armstrong (#18), Blue Edwards (#21), Doug West (#38).

Four biggest flops: Pervis Ellison (#1), Danny Ferry (#2), Stacey King (#6), Randy White (#8).


The interesting thing about this re-draft is that it's best players (outside of Glen Rice) all came from mid-1st Round to late-1st/early-2nd Round. Quite a lot of busts in this draft, & I didn't even include the likes of J.R. Reid (#4) & George McCloud (#7). Let me know what you think of the quality of draft. I figure great if you're picking from the top 3, good in the mid-lottery & not bad in late lottery. I don't think depth of draft goes much beyond about 15-20 players max.

Sorry about the delay on this re-draft, I've just been very busy. It'll probably be another week (hopefully not that long) before I get a chance to post the 1988 re-draft. Either way, enjoy.

[Fresh8]

Yep, the top 3 are really good while the rest of the lottery doesn't seem to be that bad. They are all solid players at best.

What year was Sabonis picked? I'd be really interested to see if he goes high or low...

And will muggsy go at 12 again? Can't wait to see!

[benji]

I think you could make a case Divac might be the best pick in that draft.

[Dan's Brain]

Sherman Douglas over BJ Armstrong would be an incredibly tough sell. BJ was an All-Star.

[Anthony15]

I might've put Vlade in top 3, but good draft

[The X]

Yep, the top 3 are really good while the rest of the lottery doesn't seem to be that bad. They are all solid players at best.

What year was Sabonis picked? I'd be really interested to see if he goes high or low...

And will muggsy go at 12 again? Can't wait to see!

Sabonis was picked in 1986 I believe....the same year as the likes of Len Bias & Drazen Petrovic....

Muggsy has a definite chance at 12, but considering lottery didn't have as many teams back then (I think) in 1987, & it is quite a strong draft, so he will probably not get into lottery, but I won't know until I do the re-draft....

I think you could make a case Divac might be the best pick in that draft.

I might've put Vlade in top 3, but good draft

I can understand what you guys are saying & a case could put forward for that, but for me, I still don't think I could put him ahead of any of the top 3....as good as Divac's career was, I'd say he was the 4th best prospect in the draft....

Sherman Douglas over BJ Armstrong would be an incredibly tough sell. BJ was an All-Star.

I always thought that BJ was incredibly overrated during his career & that Sherm was underrated....it was tougher to put him over the likes of Dana Barros (who also had 1 All-Star appearance I believe) & Pooh Richardson, rather than BJ Armstrong....I thought it was a joke when BJ was named an All-Star (much like I did when guys like Tyrone Hill & Jamaal Magloire did)....BJ was a good role player, a good shooter, but I don't feel he really made any of his teammates better....as a PG, I believe you should do that, & I think Sherman Douglas did....

I'm keen to hear other opinions though on the Sherm Douglas selection....I'm happy with it....

[Andrew]

Nicely done. The only thing I'd possibly change is to still have Sean Elliott going at three, since the combination of the Admiral and Elliott would eventually yield a championship but picking Rice at that spot makes sense.

Of course if this happens, we miss out on the great moment of MJ hitting his 6th trey of the 1st half over Uncle Cliffy in the 1992 NBA Finals & that priceless bemused expression from MJ. That's the only downside to this pick.

I could live with it.

[Its_asdf]

heh, I remember seeing so many of these players in their 30s as they were getting past their prime. Glen Rice was my favourite Laker during the 2000 playoff run.

Mookie Blaylock... He was a monster in Live 98. Monster ball theif.