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Originally Posted by Chief Rum
Seen some drafts with the Clips taking that Italian SF or Batum from France for their pick. For Pete's sake, no. I am normally the furthest from an ehtnocentrist, but I am convinced it is much, much more difficult to get true value out of a Top 10 European pick then out of a player from the American gaming system. It's harder to be sure about players from across the oceans and how they will adapt, and the Clips aren't in a position to cross their fingers on a pick like that. I am hoping for Gordon actually.
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Unless it's Ricky Rubio. I would take that kid now and stash him for 2-3 years if the NBA still allowed it.
Gordon I just haven't been sold on. Maybe he can run the point, but he seemed like an undersized 2-guard who had good range but was streaky when I saw him. I'm surprised as a UCLA fan you don't like Westbrook here. (Although I just checked the ESPN mock draft and they have Gordon listed at 6'4 215? Is that right?)
I think one (American) guy who is slipping way too far right now is Bill Walker. I was really impressed come tournament time by him. He seems like a guy who will be a solid swingman for years, getting rebounds and slashing to the basket.