These guys are not as big as Shaq, studly as Nick Nolte, nor are they Blue Chippers. But these are the ballers who have the potential to rise from the heap of shit that is this year's NBA draft and become this year's Agent Zero (second round steals). Without further ado, these guys are almost as sleepy as Sleepy Flloyd:
1) AJ Price AkA The Macrook Pro: His arrival to your locker room may prompt a boost in security (damn I'm original), but it also will add an immediate boost to your squad's three point shooting, along with some real quick hands. Price is one of the more seasoned guards at the draft, at 22 years old, and he showed in the Big East and NCAA tournaments that he raises his game when it matters most against the best competition. He's a gamer, and he also has the pedigree (his father took Penn to the Final Four and was briefly in the NBA). Is there really a 35-40 player gap between Price and Ty Lawson? Jrue Holiday? The guy was the best player on one of the best teams in the nation, and showed legit NBA range. He was flat out making it rain at times this season while showing the ability to distribute the ball. The Price is right, and whoever nabs him in the second round has a quality point guard who can contribute immediately.
2) Dionte Christmas aKa Dionte Claus (sequele to Fred): Another underrated, veteran guard. See a trend here? Potential is sexy, yes. But who would you rather spend a night in a Red Roof Inn with right now: Myley Cyrus or Meghan Fox? Myley Cyrus, like the J-Rue Holidays and Brandon Jennings of the world, could transform her cutie thang and become a straight up bombshell in a couple years. Or she could start hanging out with Lindsay Lohan and find herself getting to know Tony Montana pretty well. Guys like Jennings and Holliday may very well become All Stars, or they will more likely be lured into the ludacris NBA lifestyle and start chillin with Mr. Grey Goose and that Cranberry Juice. While the young guns will light up Dutchmasters, Christmas can light up a scoreboard with the best of them. He played in the A-10 for Temple and was one of the best scorers in the country for the past three years. Just because he wasn't a big name, McDonald's All American doesn't mean he doesn't belong in the NBA. Are guys like Austin Daye and Nick Calathes really going to be better players than him? Doubtful. Talent and youth are quite alluring, but usually the subtle and solid guys do more damage.
3) Dante Cunningham AkA Dante Cunnilinguist: At a lengthy (long ass arms) 6'8", this schmohawk is big enough to defend most powerfards in the NBA, and quick enough to beat them in the post or off the dribble. Simply put, he is a much better basketball player than Hasheem Thabeet, for instance. He is an excellent rebounder, very solid passer, knows how to play the game, and puts the ball in the net more often than not. Will Cunningham make an All Star game? Probably not. But if guys like Carl Landry and Ryan Gomes can make it in the NBA, why can't Cunningham? He's played in the best conference for the past four years and always played well in the tourney. This guy is just a rock solid player who shows up to play every night. Someone will dig up some gold or some cumontheirhands with this pick.
*I also like Jodie Meeks, Patrick Mills, and Josh Heytvelt as second round quality picks*
Man, Sportscenter used to be so ill (sigh):
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