Monday, July 17, 2006

How important is the top draft pick?


Since the Draft lottery was instituted in 1985,Take a look back at the rookie statistics for every No. 1 pick --as well as the team records immediately before and after drafting the player.Focus on the last five years lottery darft,the No.1 Draft improve team performance records.
Look on 2001, Kwame Brown from Wizards turn win-to-lose records 19-63 to 37-45.He is the first high school player ever selected with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft
In 2002,Yao Ming,the Chinese Center from Rockets turn 28-54 to 43-39.He is three-time NBA All-Star(2003-05).
In 2003,LeBron James from Cavalier turn 17-65 to 35-47.2003-04.Named NBA Rookie of the Year becoming the first Cavalier and youngest player to ever receive the award.One of three rookies in NBA history to average at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in one season (O. Robertson, M. Jordan).
In 2004,Dwight Howard from from Magics turn 21-61 to 36-46.
In 2005,Andrew Bogut from Bucks turn 30-50 to 40-42.
What are Andrea Bargnani doing in 2006?...Like the same before or not?