On the Borderline
It’s a little-discussed fact that if you are drafted outside of the lottery, you’re not likely to have a huge impact in the NBA. Here is a short list from RealGM of the “Top 10 players” (by production) for the second and third draft year back (2008 and 2007). Two asterisks** means that the player [...]
Brandon Jennings, the Undersized Guard
He took the unconventional route, opting to play overseas instead of college hoops. His stock fell as his inconsistent minutes led many critics to believe he couldn’t hang in the Euroleague, much less the NBA. Many felt he would’ve been a top 5 pick in 2008 draft and yet he fell all the way to [...]
