When the worst case scenario happens

by grungedave on Jun 20, 2008 4:33 PM CDT

Lee and I participated... somewhat... in the mock draft sponsored by the Hardwood Paroxysm guys who now are moonlighting over at Ridiculous Upside. The Rockets have the 25th pick, and I am quickly learning that this is going to be a really tough spot to find a player that will immediately contribute to next year's Rockets roster.

Oh, and not to kill the suspense, but you can see our pick and our rationale for said pick here.

I really, really hated having to make this pick. We couldn't find a recent photo of our draftee. Here's one of him from third grade though:

This french piece of crap better be as good at basketball as he is at dodgeball.

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Why do you hate the French guy? I think I'd prefer CDR too, but if he ain't there, Batum is probably the next best pick.

by Eric on Jun 23, 2008 9:31 AM CDT reply actions

Could be worse, right? Couldn't it? Thinking, thinking . . .

by And One on Jun 23, 2008 11:26 AM CDT reply actions

Batum probably is the best pick at the spot giving what we know... but french people are just too easy to mock. And I don't want to feel compelled to mock the same guys I am supposed to cheer for!

by grungedave on Jun 23, 2008 11:29 AM CDT reply actions

Sacre bleu! My chapeau is spinning.

by And One on Jun 23, 2008 11:32 AM CDT reply actions

Wow, Chad Ford has Donte Green falling to the Rockets at 25 in his latest.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=MockDraft-080623&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab1pos1

That would be a great pickup as he could be an awesome 6th man at the 3 and 4 if the Rockets wanted to go small. Plus, if they decided to part with McGrady after his current contract, they'd have a younger replacement ready to step in.

CDR goes 27th in this one to New Orleans. If the Rockets are choosing between Green and CDR Thursday night, something went right.

by Ray on Jun 23, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions