Drafting Disaster: The Four Worst Drafting NBA Franchises of the 2000s

05/21/11 With the 2011 NBA draft on the horizon, it is always interesting to reflect on how these events play out. Prospects like Tim Duncan, Dwight Howard and LeBron James, the true franchise, always capture the imagination around this time But the reality of the draft is that most players are not superstar potential.  The draft is the foundation of every franchise and a bad move can have dire ...

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News and notes from Chicago NBA pre-draft camp

05/20/11 CHICAGO -- Quick hitters from the NBA pre-draft camp: • The most impressive all-around player continues to be Morehead State's Kenneth Faried. Why? More than any player in this draft, he knows who he is, what kind of player he'll be in the NBA, and appreciates his opportunity. Faried became the NCAA's all-time leading rebounder this past season, breaking Tim Duncan's record. He arrived ...

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NBA Draft 2011: The Worst First-Round Pick from Every Team in the Last 20 Years

06/21/11 The NBA draft can be the best way for teams to add a player that will transform a franchise forever. Depending on the player, that can be for good or for bad. Historically, there have been some great choices that have changed the fortunes of several teams. Think of the impact that players like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Tim Duncan and Blake Griffin have had on the teams they were drafted by. As ...

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