(Sports Network) - As good as Michael Jordan was a player that's how bad he's
been as an executive.
M.J. and Rod Higgins built a team that finished with the worst winning
percentage in basketball history last season.
Despite that egregious milestone, the Bobcats fell from No. 1 to the second
overall pick in the draft lottery, meaning Kentucky star Anthony Davis is off
the table for new coach Mike Dunlap, the former top assistant under Steve
Lavin at St. John's.
Teaming Davis with Bismack Biyombo could have really elevated the Bobcats'
defensive standing in a hurry. Now if it stays put, the team will likely
choose between a trio of players in Kansas power forward Thomas Robinson,
Davis' teammate at Kentucky, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and North Carolina small
forward Harrison Barnes, a player only in the mix because Jordan is a fellow
Tar Heel.
Since new general manager Richard Cho, the former GM in Portland and assistant
GM in Oklahoma City, is likely calling most of the personnel shots now, expect
the Bobcats to trade down with Cleveland, which possesses the fourth and 24th
overall picks.
The Cavs have their eyes on Florida shooting guard Bradley Beal, meaning
Charlotte could slip down to four, still get one of the players it desires
while picking up another asset.
Players under contract: F: Corey Maggette; F: Tyrus Thomas; F: BJ Mullens;
G: Kemba Walker; G: Gerald Henderson; G: Reggie Williams; C: Bismack Biyombo.
Free agents: C: DeSagana Diop (early termination option); G: Matt Carroll
(early termination option); G: DJ Augustin (restricted); F: DJ White
(restricted)
Recent Draft History:
2011: Kemba Walker (9), Tobias Harris (19), Jeremy Tyler (39)
2010: No picks
2009: Gerald Henderson (12), Derrick Brown (40), Robert Vaden (54)
2008: D.J. Augustin (9), Alexis Ajinca (20), Kyle Weaver (38)
2007: Brandan Wright (8), Jared Dudley (22)
Draft picks: 1st round (2nd overall), 2nd round (31st overall)
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