The Euro Draft explained to Americans

June 27, 2008 by Christophe · 14 Comments 

The NBA Draft is the yearly rendez-vous in which US basketball fans and commentators believe that the whole future of “their” team can change. But it’s also the place where such uncommon names like Manu Ginobili or Dirk Nowitzki get selected in total anonymity. And with the according reactions.

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Five early European entrants for 2008 NBA Draft

June 18, 2008 by Christophe · Leave a Comment 

Five young European players have put their name into the big basket of draftable players for this year. The quintet is now among a long list of players who could hear their name called by David Stern on June 26th during the NBA Draft in Madison Square Garden.

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The NBA Draft Euro Lottery

May 21, 2008 by Christophe · 1 Comment 

Alea jacta est in the NBA Draft lottery and the first pick of the 2008 NBA Draft will be made by the Chicago Bulls. The second choice goes to the Miami Heat and third one is the Minnesota Timberwolves. We won’t go too deep into the order right now, but here are a few thoughts.

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