Last night, the ..."Association"...known around these parts as the NBA...held their annual draft.
Our beloved Atlanta Hawks had the 15th pick...and...
Selected a 4 year college player out of Michigan State.
His name is Adreian Payne and he is 6feet 10 inches tall.
The mere fact he stayed in college all 4 years should raise a red flag to the obvious.
But these are the Hawks. Mediocrity... win 40 games...make the playoffs...lose in the 1st round.
Nod....if you've heard this before.
We have no quarrel with Mr. Payne. Our quarrel lies with the Hawks management...or lack there of.
How many 7 feet stiffs...are already in this league? Riding the bench....night after night.
The league has changed. It's about who can shoot the three pointer....and who can get physical on defense. (See San Antonio vs. Miami).
The Hawks drafted a big man...They need scorers. Maybe this big man will make liars out of us and not only defend the paint...but shoot 3's too!
Wishful thinking?
Anyway here is Mr. Payne's bio...courtesy of Wikipedia:
Adreian Payne dunking against North Carolina
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| Atlanta Hawks | |
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| Position | Power forward |
| League | National Basketball Association |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 19, 1991 Dayton, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (208 cm) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Jefferson Township (Dayton, Ohio) |
| College | Michigan State (2010–2014) |
| NBA draft | 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro playing career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
| 2014–present | Atlanta Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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