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Let’s make sure this doesn’t happen again.
Welcome to June. It looks like you have some work to do. No need to apologize, it happens to the best of us. But if you’re looking to improve, like you surely are, the month of June is typically the best time to do it. This month you can turn it all around in just one night. Like when the Bulls drafted Mike, or the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan.
I know your drafting history isn’t all that spectacular. I can’t say that I blame you, though. Drafting the best players is a difficult task. There are so many factors to consider, and you never know how much any given player can improve. I probably would have gone with Emeka Okafor, too. Nobody expected that to be a bust. It’s really too bad that didn’t work out for you.
However, I want to make sure that never happens again. You’ve all got a real chance to turn it around here, and as a proficient watcher of college basketball, I think I can help you out. Below I’ve listed the best choices for you to bring in for workouts over the next month. I’ve included a little bit of every position, so there should be plenty of options for you.
Bradley Beal, SG
Beal is the next Ray Allen. I’m calling it. He has a super smooth jumpshot and can adjust his height between 6’2″ and 6’5″, depending on who’s asking. If you want a guy to provide instant offense, Bradley is your man. Not to mention he’s a phenomenal rebounding guard, ala one Rajon Rando. Just take a look at the stats: Beal averaged 14.8 points, 2.2 assists, and 6.7 rebounds in a tough-as-nails SEC. It doesn’t get much more well-rounded than that.
He was also named the 2011 Gatorade Player of the Year, which puts him in the same category as LeBron James and Greg Oden Brandon Knight. Do you want to call Gatorade a bunch of liars? I wouldn’t.
Andre Drummond, PF/C
So I hear you need a big man? Well, to be honest, I haven’t heard that, but by the looks of it you need everything. But allow me to introduce you to the big man of the future: former Huskie Andre Drummond.
In May 2011, ESPN wrote that he has “a chance to be the No. 1 overall player in any draft he’s involved with.” If that’s the case, imagine the steal that he would be at number two. Think about it: you’re getting a number-one player with a number-two pick. It doesn’t get much better than that.
There’s no way this guy will be another Okafor. Count on it.
Austin Rivers, PG/SG
You want to make Doc Rivers cry? Now’s your chance.
Harrison Barnes, SF
People get on Barnes for not improving after his first year, but I think they’re looking at it all wrong. He’s so good, there was literally not enough room to improve after his stellar freshman campaign. He’s already familiar with North Carolina, and both of his college fans will still be close enough to stop by your games every now and again. They’ll be wearing light blue jerseys instead of Bobcats colors, but hey, $26 is $26.
Jared Sullinger, PF
I heard he lost weight.
Thomas Robinson, PF
So you’re disappointed that you didn’t get the top overall pick, even though you had the worst record. That’s perfectly understandable. But ask this former Jayhawk: there’s nothing wrong with second-place. T-Rob was runner-up not only in the Player of the Year race, but he was also a member of the nation’s second best team, the University of Kansas. Basically, Robinson is the perfect silver medal. He should be able to skyrocket your team to 2nd place in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference by the end of his his second contract.
These are only a few options that you have available to you. Excepting Anthony Davis, the world is your oyster come draft night. I hope that you take the time to make the best decision possible.
Good luck, and go Cats.
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June 1st, 2012 at 9:05 am
Dear Corey Nichols,
Why do you continue to write about topics that you have readily admitted you know nothing about? Your writing style is neither quirky nor clever, and your insistence upon creating mediocre posts makes all of KSR look bad.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:05 am
How are you going to call Emeka Okafor a bust. Dude was ROY and won a bronze medal at the Olympics. For a terrible franchise, he’s still easily a 10 and 10 guy and a pretty decent defender. You’re getting to BTI level, Corey. Knock it off.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:07 am
This was a long-winded joke subtly saying “please dear God, don’t let MKG go to Charlotte. It’s not forrealz. Chill. I thought it was clever
June 1st, 2012 at 9:09 am
3 – Corey, is that you?
June 1st, 2012 at 9:11 am
I don’t understand why KSR is so obsessed with MKG going to Charlotte. Much ado about nothing. High draftees go to bad teams. That’s just the way it is. Want a bad team? Try the Wizards. Suffered through many terrible years with them while living in DC
June 1st, 2012 at 9:12 am
how was the sec last year “tough as nails”
June 1st, 2012 at 9:16 am
This post isn’t that bad. For anyone who bashes Corey for this one, you are obviously going to just criticize no matter what. If Matt, Drew, or Beisner wrote this then there would be a different tune.
With that being said, Corey, well, nevermind..
June 1st, 2012 at 9:18 am
There is this annoying writer on a fan website for university of Kentucky athletics. He sucks and knows nothing about the game of basketball. He is from west Virginia. He continues to write in puns and cheeky humor to mask his ignorance of the true meaning of Kentucky basketball. He incorrectly uses commas when they are unnecessary. He is a reflection of the other writers on this popular site that share his views. He represents Kentucky fans which is the greatest sin of all.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:20 am
Whoever is Obsessed with MKG not going to the Bobcats – Give it up…. I am in Greensboro – Have two Season tickets and AM one of the biggest cats fans ever – I WANTED DAVIS or MKG there (MKG preferably, one of my sons favorite players) Both HIM and DAVIS seemed to play well in Charlotte at the Jordan Brand Classic. Put your selfish wishes aside and honor mine, atleast mine offer more money to MKG!
Thanks
Bobcats have a very young team, would have built better around Davis – but Kemba, MKG and Biyombo are not a bad start!
June 1st, 2012 at 9:21 am
MKG needs to start blowing his workouts and showing a bad attitude….. Whatever it takes to stay out of Charlotte!!! Yes, good players get drafted high by bad teams, but Charlotte has got to be the dumps right now. Jordan was a great player, but he has shown that he has no clue when it comes to running a franchise.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:22 am
How sad does your life have to be to wait for 9 am just to tell someone who volunteers their time how bad you hate them? I mean, really.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:23 am
#10 – They knew how bad of a team they were going to be last year, the average pro experience on the team is somewhere in the 2-3 yr range, Good draft, Good free agent, good trade and a Coach are within 2-3 yr from now.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:28 am
Damn, am I missing something here? Although CorEy sometimes comes across as a absolute swing and miss writer, I actually thought this was rather a quick witted subject. We’d all hate to see MKG go to Charotte and fade in obscurity with a less than mediocre team. I’ll toast you today CorEy with my second cup of coffee.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:31 am
On Today’s Show…. The obsession with all-things-North-Carolina continues….. Thanks for the attention, guys.
Charlotte will not take Beal. They will either take MKG to combine with Henderson, Kemba, and Biyombo or trade down for 2 1st round picks. I’ve heard they like Perry Jones and Dion Waters.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:31 am
Charlotte was in the playoffs 2 years ago… Washington has been horrible… forever. Same with Sacramento and New Jersey.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:32 am
Well played…perhaps there is hope for you. Perhaps this whole time you’ve be a sleeper…another Josh Harrelson in our midst. I boy can only dream… Here’s hopeing
June 1st, 2012 at 9:33 am
#9 – I am right outside of G’boro and a huge UK fan as well. http://www.ukplate.net/
June 1st, 2012 at 9:33 am
I agree,if you have a problem with Corey or his writing style don’t read it. Pretty simple, but I guess some people aren’t happy unless they’re bitching about something.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:33 am
If the Bobcats draft Drummond they are drafting another bust…which wouldn’t surprise me since they are the Charlotte Bobcats and they only draft busts.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:35 am
#2 You beat me to it. BTI is definitely this guy’s hero. His average stats the past 8 years for ppg and rpg are 12.7 and 10.1 respectively. You’re basketball knowledge is zero. Please stop posting.
NBA Rookie of the Year: 2005
NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2005
June 1st, 2012 at 9:36 am
#11 – well, since obama got me laid off, I don’t really have anything else to do. And since most of the stuff on here is neither about UK or funny, we’re gonna call it out. Are you Corey’s mom? I mean, do you read this crap? Hell most all of the other “bloggers” on ksr don’t read this crap any more either.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:38 am
This is one of the best NBA blogs in the country.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:41 am
#11 is worse than Corey Nichols.
It’s a message board, dumbfawk.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:42 am
#17, I thought they Got the goal for those plates last year? I am actually in Oak Ridge, NC – but for any who bash someone For getting Bobcats Season tickets, (Paid $2 a game/not kidding) special was $1 per game multiplied by their lottery number.
Look at it this way, 43 games bobcats season tickets is like having a few tickets to See John Wall, A few tickets to See Harrelson, a few to See Riley, A few to See Chuck, PD Patt, Cousins, Bledsoe, etc…..
June 1st, 2012 at 9:46 am
I am hoping the Bobcats trade down and MKG still gets picked #2 like he deserves
June 1st, 2012 at 9:49 am
I dont think MKG fits with Bobcats or the Wiz. Both have PG’s who are below-average shooters- Kemba and Wall. Having MKG on the floor wont help cure that shortcoming. Having Beal on the floor will cure it. Or, drafting a big-man will help inside. Remember, Bismarkee Bombo or whatever his name is cant throw a ball in the ocean. Hes a good athlete, but he is raw. The better team fit for MKG is the Cavs or the Kings.
June 1st, 2012 at 9:53 am
bad-on-purpose
It has to be. Why else would you pick a topic you don’t like and don’t know anything about, don’t do any research, wing it, and write in a grating style similar to what one would expect from a 6th grader.
This is bad.
Stick to providing links, Corey.
June 1st, 2012 at 10:08 am
Another Cat Fan in North Carolina(High Point), we should form a meet and watch our Cats this Fall. On the topic of MKG going in the first 3-4 picks I just don’t see it..Drummond is another bust..Robinson or Beal are good choices for them..safe!
June 1st, 2012 at 10:12 am
With Calipari at the helm, our players are now lottery picks. Adding UK players to bad teams will make them the building blocks to complete turnarounds and franchise changes (ala Westbrook, Durant, Harden for the Thunder).
If your players are good, they will get drafted late and go to be small contributors to good teams. If your players are GREAT, they will get drafted early and will be franchise players. I’ll take franchise players any day of the week.
June 1st, 2012 at 10:28 am
Corey don’t listen to the haters. You’re a good writer and these guys are trying to be funny. If they hated your writing, they wouldn’t read your posts every day. They’re trying to be cute. Not working.
June 1st, 2012 at 10:31 am
BTI Sucks!
June 1st, 2012 at 10:32 am
As a big fan of this site I have never been more disgusted reading this page the last couple of days. I am a resident of Charlotte and a huuuge wildcat fan I was praying Davis would come save this team especially with how aggresive they will be soon in free agency.we tanked and we did it on purpose that’s why you see Jackson and Wallace and diaw playing great elsewhere. Also for everyone on this site who wishes the former cats well take a second and read Davis interview in dan Patrick show.he was disappointed as was his family he idolized Jordan and would have been happy playing for Jordan. All this being said I wish him well in new orleans and hope Charlotte grabs mkg his work ethic will go a long way with this franchise right now in Charlotte. Just don’t assume Davis is happy not being a bobcat
June 1st, 2012 at 10:35 am
#30 Ya right lol. Just like we we’re playing about BTI. No one could stand him. This guy doesn’t have any knowledge about what he’s writing about. He needs to write about something that he takes the time to research. It took me like a few seconds to google Okafor’s stats. He deserves everything he’s getting.
June 1st, 2012 at 10:43 am
Lighten up boys & girls. This site is for entertainment purposes only. If you are expecting something serious you’d better start reading Hungry Howie over at the UofL site.
June 1st, 2012 at 10:54 am
I agree that I dont get the Charlotte hatred on this site. I dont like Duke or UNC but what does that have to do with the Charolate Bobcats. If its just based on how bad they were, well NO, Wash, and a few more suck too. I mean wont it look that much better if he goes there and turns the ship around. That would look pretty nice.
June 1st, 2012 at 10:59 am
#30- No, he really does suck.
June 1st, 2012 at 11:04 am
Can we stop trying to defend Emeka Okafar? Yeah, not bad stats, but you don’t take a guy #1 and expect that. A missed #1 can wreck a franchise. With the top pick you’re expecting a Derrick Rose or Tim Duncan type, something to build around for years to come. You guys are making me sick defending a freaking Huskie.
And yes, this post is rough, but the adage rings through here..Could you do better? Consistently posting articles that keep EVERYONE’S interest?
June 1st, 2012 at 11:07 am
I guess if emeka was a #1 pick your post would make sense but actually we got hosed that year also and someone by the name of Dwight Howard went #1
June 1st, 2012 at 11:16 am
Corey,
I hope the Charlotte Bobcat’s management reads your post. I’m sure they will be thankful for your insight into the situation and the time you saved them. Can we just get Ally Tucker to write the 9 AM post? Corey Nichols SUCKS!
June 1st, 2012 at 11:25 am
Agree with other commenters, look up Emeka Okafor’s stats and explain how he’s a bust. He may not be a top 5 player, but he’s clearly very solid. A “bust” crashes out of the league within a couple years.
June 1st, 2012 at 11:26 am
Corey fun read! Ignore the knuckleheads. We love you and this site!
June 1st, 2012 at 11:29 am
I’m not one to usually complain, but I had to point something out in the opening paragraph:
“This month you can turn it all around in just one night. Like when the Bulls drafted Mike, or the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan.”
I’m not an NBA historian by any means, but didn’t the Spurs still have David Robinson when they drafted Duncan? I wouldn’t necessarily call that “turning it all around”.
June 1st, 2012 at 11:40 am
I often question why Corey continues to write for assholes like you who do nothing but harass him.
June 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
37) The top pick in that draft was used very well. But by the Orlando Magic for Dwight Howard
June 1st, 2012 at 12:29 pm
I have no idea who Corey is. But it stuck out to me as one of the worst posts I’ve read on here in awhile. That’s why I came to the comment section to see if it was just me. Drummand has size and what else? The ability to kill team chemistry? Seems like that is what happened. You can’t coach size but you also can’t coach passion for the game. I think playing in college hurt him and hurt UConn. Beal? He just dominated UK every time they played didn’t he? They can all love upside but there isn’t a UK player in the draft that I wouldn’t take over him. Rivers is slow and was exposed at Duke, but will be a 3 specialist, but not worth that pick. You must have amnesia because you forgot people said Barnes was having a bad year until the end of his freshman year.They even talked about it during the UK/UNC foul fest debacle. that year. Sullenger is slow and can’t jump and will also be exposed and be average at best(Jorts exposed him long ago). Robinson might not be bad, but 1 out of 6 of your observations being decent, is bad. I never really notice or look at who writes what but when it is this bad, I had to look. Congrats Corey, you got noticed.
June 1st, 2012 at 12:46 pm
MKG will be fine and rich no matter where he goes! Gonna miss this kid!
June 1st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
He wasn’t the #1 pick in the draft numbnuts!
June 1st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
#37 refer to #47
June 1st, 2012 at 1:06 pm
For those defending Corey … shame on you. Corey’s blogs are sloppy, inaccurate, lacking in humor, and just plain bad. It seems to me Corey is either (1)lazy, (2)a bad writer, or (3) just plain doesn’t care … or maybe (4) all of the above.
That approach will not get him far in life. And frankly, having his “supporters” encourage this is disappointing.
June 1st, 2012 at 1:18 pm
The Bobcats thing is tired. Come up with something else, KSR.
June 1st, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Wouldn’t a more appropriate picture of a Charlotte draft bust be Adam Morrison? I mean, I’m assuming that’s what your sarcasm meant.
June 1st, 2012 at 2:13 pm
This whole campaign against the bobcats is idiotic. Whether or not a player is a bust has very little to do with the team that drafts him. The seattle sonics/okc thunder was a terrible franchise before KD got there. I would rathe MKG be taken as high as possible and get more money and I bet he feels the same way.
June 1st, 2012 at 2:38 pm
You all are being asses. Expecting Pulitzer-winning writing from a volunteer contributor is a little much. That’s like expecting a double-double from me when I’m picked in the 2nd round
June 1st, 2012 at 4:02 pm
I like the story. MKG will do well wherever he goes, Charlotte or the moon for that matter. Didn’t you all see him play this year? He will add a jumper. I would just like to see him in D.C. with Wall for obvious reasons. They may not be Griffin/Paul in transition, but they would be the next best thing.
June 1st, 2012 at 4:09 pm
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June 1st, 2012 at 5:36 pm
I don’t like this post either, but to be clear,#47, etc., he doesn’t claim Okafor went #1 overall. He was just the Bobcats’ first pick. He mentions Jordan, too – he didn’t go #1 overall.