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Chad Ford forgot to pay attention

In his mock draft today, Chad Ford did a pretty decent job. At least he did up until the Rockets pick, saying they would take JJ Hickson out of North Carolina St. If you don't know anything about Hickson, he's actually a really good player. He's also a Power Forward.

I know that for every year that did not include Charles Barkley post the Otis Thorpe era that the Rockets have needed a power forward. This year is not one of those year. While Ford accurately notates that the Rockets have Luis Scola already, he forgets that 1. The Rockets just drafted a rookie in Carl Landry at the PF slot last year, a rookie that worked out very well and 2. The Rockets signed Chuck Hayes to a 4 year contract before last year.

So Mr. Ford, I know it's still early, but that's just a terrible mistake.

Also, let it be known that I believe the Rockets need to draft 1 of 4 players for this draft not to suck: DJ Augustin, Chris Douglas Roberts, Brandon Rush or Roy Hibbert

That's my draft board, DJ is a pipe dream, but one of the other three should be there. They all fit a huge need and I beleive Daryl Morey will find a way to make it happen.

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Your draft board looks sound. I like Brandon Rush or CDR. Roy Hibbert if those guys others are off the board.

by Eric on May 21, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope we make a trade with the bulls for kirk hinrich.

by Amaar on May 21, 2008 11:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Same here amaar, same here. I think Dave is working up a post about that right now

by UofTOrange on May 22, 2008 8:11 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Augustin is a homer pick. He is anti-clutch and one of the more overrated players to come out of that program in years.

Hibbert rules.

by Matt on May 22, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We also drafted Aaron Brooks in the first round last year despite having 6 or so undersized guards on the team.

Just sayin'.

by Loren on May 28, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brandon Rush would work well for the Rockets. I think he has more potential than people give him credit for.

by Robin on Jun 8, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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