Kids in the NBA Draft Are Either Studious or Clueless
NBA Draft June 3rd. 2009, 5:50pm
Louisville’s Terrence Williams, a first-round lock, on playing for Golden State: “If I wind up here, they’d call my name and I’d already be on the plane. I wouldn’t ever leave here. I would love to be here. Jamal Crawford is like a brother.”
More comedy (lies?) after the jump.
Temple’s Dionte Christmas, a fringe 1st-round pick, on Golden State’s outlook: “They have a great team, a great coach and a great coaching staff. They’re a couple pieces away from being one of the top teams in the league. I like their style.”
Arizona’s Chase Budinger, another possible first-rounder, on the Warriors: “This is a great place. The atmosphere is incredible. The fans are so loyal, and Don Nelson’s a great coach. Great city, great fans, great team.”
That’s three guys who have the public relations side of things down. Or, three guys who didn’t pay attention to Golden State’s last four first-round picks, all of whom have either spent too much time in Nelly’s crowded doghouse, or already been shipped out of town.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Lloyd Christmas > Dionte Christmas
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Getting drafted on a Nelly team is a career killer. I swear they could have drafted LeBron James and he wouldn’t have gotten any playing time because he’s a rookie.
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I was just in Oakland a few weeks ago. The Oracle is a nice arena but c’mon…it’s fucking OAKLAND. The A’s have $1 tickets on Tuesdays because they can’t fill the arena.
I bet the San Fransisco Dons get better attendance than the Warriors.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Not lies. They both played for Seattle Rotary, and there’s something about the Seattle basketball scene. All those guys are extremely tight.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:01 pm
What are they supposed to say? “I hate that place, if they draft me I won’t play”?
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
“it doesnt matter what team i get drafted by just as long as the checks are on time.”
/reality
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:12 pm
“I would love to never play defense”
/Truf
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Oakland?! Fuck that! No way would I take guaranteed first round money if I had to go to Oakland.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Interesting fact: Chase Budinger belongs to the same country club as Todd Van Cunt.
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Chase Bud with Cunt … Sounds like a soft-core porn dvd rental
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:04 pm
What are they supposed to say? “I hate that place, if they draft me I won’t playâ€?
Worked for Steve Francis
/and John Elway
//and Eli Manning
///and half of Scott Boras’s clients
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Both Teams Played Hard
/Shed
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Studious?
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
@ Jay – all those guys were supreme talents that were top 5 picks. In Boras’ cases, he always holds baseball by the balls. Christmas and Bud? Not so much.