Meeting draft expectations

[Q12543 [enjin:6621299]]

I predict Jaylen Nowell will eventually exceed draft expectations. The question is whether he does it for us.

Naz Reid was an undrafted FA rookie signing. I'd say he's already exceeded expectations simply by being a serviceable backup NBA C. He's had a few tough games here lately, but he is a skilled, developing big man.

Love was a top 15 player in his final year with the Wolves, so I agree with SP and Floriduh that he exceeded expectations.

[Coolbreeze44]

2008 draft.

OJ Mayo hype machine was in full effect and overdrive. Bandwagon bus was jam packed. Eager fans were even hanging on top of the bus for dear life.

And with the 3rd pick, Minny selects OJ Mayo! Yes!! <Pumps fist in the air; screams unintelligible sounds>

And Minny later trades him for Kevin Love?! "Who?" "Wut?" "Why?" <Sad Wolf noises>

And a shout out to the old ESPN board. One of the posters mention that Kevin Love is not your average, pudgy, can't hoop basketball player. Poster gives a good analysis of Kevin Love, and summarizes that he is legit.

Of course Love was not the transcendent player in the mold of KG, but it was an interesting turn of events going from consensus pick of OJ Mayo to Kevin Love.

What was your screen name on the old board?

[Monster]

Lavine for sure and hasn't been mentioned. Bjelica as a 2nd round pick is a pretty good player.