thats not true. Several posters were very high on him. Meru most notably but I definitely knew who he was as I had him 2nd on my wish list at #13 behind Randolph. That Portland was able to package some assets to move up was expected but for him to still be available at #25 was not. I don't know if it was the heart scare or what, but NB was projected much higher by most everyone for quite some time leading into that draft. I like Rubio but at what cost? Any of the big 4? No. Everything else would be open to discussion. STOMP
I was one who didn't want Batum at 13 b/c I was in France watching the game where Gallinari made him look foolish. I think Batum still scored 15 or so, but Gallinari could do anything he wanted. BTW...I'd trade Frye or Diogu for Gallinari today...even if he is out for the year with a back.
