- In case you missed it, Jan Vesely pulled out of the 2010 NBA Draft to work more on his game before coming to the NBA. Although he was unlikely to be taken before the Clippers pick or by the Clippers themselves, stranger things could have happened.
- We’ll talk a ton about the Clippers’ lottery pick in the next few months, but what about the second round? Due to some earlier trades and pick swapping, the Clippers will select near the tail-end of the draft at pick 24. I’ve been trumpeting his case all year, but why not take a chance on Cal’s Jerome Randle? He was nearly a 180 shooter his senior of college, shooting over 40% from three and 93% from the free throw line. He was also the MVP of the Portsmouth Invitational last month. Draftexpress takes a look at Randle and decides it might not be wise to dismiss him because of his height. Other than dunking ability and a bestselling jersey in the league (ugh), what’s Nate Robinson have that Randle doesn’t?
- Where in the world is Ricky Davis? Turkey. I don’t know why I find the prospect of Ricky Davis in Turkey fascinating, but I do. Get buckets, Ricky. Get buckets.
- Someone will need to make the first move in free agency for the fireworks to start. Will it be Chris Bosh choosing a home first? As much as the player movement will depend on that first domino, coaching movement might be the same way. Avery Johnson is going to talk with New Orleans and Philadelphia about their openings. New Orleans has also been rumored as a destination for Dwane Casey, one of the Clippers top candidates, so that’s a situation to keep a close eye on.
- Speaking of Bosh, he’s asking his followers on Twitter for some help on his “decision” this summer. Bosh has always struck me as a guy who desperately craves the limelight. Wherever he goes, I think he wants to be “the guy.” Feel free to make your case to Bosh in 140 words or less, but beware the Raptor Truthers. They (with good reason) aren’t handling this whole thing too well.
