<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>NEW YORK (Ticker) - LeBron James just got a young, athletic teammate. The Cleveland Cavaliers gave superstar James a capable running mate when they selected North Carolina State forward J.J. Hickson with the 19th overall selection in Thursday's NBA draft. James, who led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals two seasons ago, has been clamoring for a more up-tempo squad. Cleveland's lack of strength and athleticism up front was exposed in a seven-game loss to the Boston Celtics in last month's conference semifinals, forcing James to be a one-man show. Hickson could help change all that. Hickson burst onto the scene in his first collegiate game, making all 12 of his shots en route to scoring 31 points against William & Mary on November 15. He averaged 14.8 points and 8.5 rebounds, posting 10 double-doubles last season. After the Cavaliers traded Drew Gooden at February's deadline for deals, they lacked a back-to-the basket threat. They'll get that in Hickson, who is a great finisher around the rim and usually is active in the paint. But the 19-year-old Hickson needs to develop more range, which another year in school may have helped.</div> Thoughts?
