is there a better time of the year than this when our blazers miss the playoffs.  College ball on all day on more than one television, cigarettes, coffee, etc... and a lottery pick.  So far, Brandon Rush from Kansas reminds me of Brandon Roy (senior, injury, attempted to enter the draft previously, does many things well, nothing super), does he have it in the head though...we'll find out.  Derrick Rose will be a stud but i don't forsee us even having the possibility of drafting him, so i'll leave him for the coaching staff.  OJ Mayo is tough, plays D and is a team player.  He's willing to take the big shot, which is something Roy has been shying away from lately (what, with the weight of the team on his shoulders this whole year, i don't blame him), Tyler Hansbrough will be a decent role player this year (where theres a will theres a way)...R Westbrook may need another year to be an immediate impact, but Mcmillian would like him,,,maybe love him (ala jack). Last year i was a big fan of DCollison but his sure still looks awkward (better than last year).  ...Why does everyone pencil in RudyF when we haven't really seen a thing?  Don't get me wrong, I think us fans will love him, but will coach?  (who should-and will-let go of the reins eventually and let the guys play much like he did during our 13game (media adoring) win streak..sergio is still my favorite player (keep it up SergioFTW--I think thats what it is)..i don't care for Beasley, he doesn't fit our "culture").  Dj Augustine may be too small to be a star, but he can ball).  KLove should stay in school and be one of the best college players of all time.  My Pick---UCLA

I'm pretty sure a lot of ya'll do the same thing, the draft is a top5 day in the summer even when we're good (not good enouogh).  I will never demand we draft a certain player again (get well soon Adam Morrison),,,,Oden's mohawk makes him a little less marketable which makes him a little more portland.