http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Rock...276233-34.html
draft results for anyone who cares.
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Donte Greene (6-11, 226, Syracuse)
“At the wing spot we need size, athleticism and shooting,” says Morey. “He has all those things. He’s got a good chance to really contribute over time. I do think he’ll potentially have a tough time getting on the floor early with the veteran group we have, but he’s at a spot where if he works and commits himself on both ends of the floor, he’s got a real chance to be a pretty special player.”
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traded from memphis (and their 2009 2nd round) to houston for darrell arthur. backs up battier and possibly mcgrady with good size. i think he instantly takes head's minutes if he can dribble or pass.
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Joey Dorsey (6-7, 265, Memphis)
Says Morey: “He’s, in our opinion, the best defensive big in the country. He anchored the best defense in the country in Memphis, and he was the player on that team who made the largest impact; through steals, through shot blocking, through his ability to guard nearly every position on the floor with his speed and athleticism.
“He’s someone who can make an impact right away. He’s ready to play right now. He can run the floor. He can anchor a transition line-up. We feel like he’s a top-five rebounder in the country on both ends. So he’s creating extra possessions on the offensive end, and he’s getting steals.
“He is 6’ 7’’ but he’s long. He makes up for any sort of size limitation with his wide body, and athleticism and speed.”
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traded from portland (darrell arthur too) for nicolas batum (the rockets original 25th pick). plays with a mean-streak supposedly. that's good though, cuz now punk-asses takin' shots at our boy yao are gonna get something back. instantly makes chuck wagon hayes expenda....well, he was already expendable but this probably boots him right out of the "defensive specialist" role. if the kid can shoot without making me laugh he's an upgrade.
they also took a steve novak clone (2nd round) in maarty leunen and plan to send him overseas. they pretty much said he's a steve novak clone.
i think this makes the rockets better. another athletic big, and a backup for battier and mcgrady who looks pretty promising from where i sit.