Devin Harris' opinions on the draft, and Avery

[GMJ]

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Harris on “Retooling”, Avery Johnson, and the Draft
May 23, 2008, 6:55 am Devin Harris gave reporters some food for thought Thursday after helping kids learn about nuitrition. There was a lot to chew on. The player Kiki Vandeweghe says the Nets will build around thinks the team would be better retooling than detonating the roster, agrees that Avery Johnson probably didn’t want to trade him and while he won’t give Rod Thorn draft advice, likes Kevin Love and Anthony Randolph at #10.

Harris holds no hard feelings for ex-Mavs coach Johnson - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger

Harris on Guard - Fred Kerber - New York Post</div>

 

[cpawfan]

Harris is going to get kicked out the Big 10 alumni club for not mentioning any Big 10 players.

 

[NOMAM]

I like Devin's choice of Love and Randolph for the pick at 10. I really hope Love drops down to 10 but if he doesn't than hopefully Randolph is still there. Draftexpress current mock draft is so cruel. I hope a some other guys rise into the top 9 and Love or Randolph get pushed to the Nets at 10.

 

[SportsTicker]

I doubt either will be there. Love and Randolph, in addition to being big and versatile, are both seen as good guys. All of the things GM's want in a player they have. And GM's default to taking big men. I think both of them move up and out of Nets' range unless they fall in love with one of them and offer both picks to move up.

I can't see Love getting past the Clippers at #7. He's an LA draw...and they are going to need something, particularly if the Lakers win it all and their top players--Maggette and Brand--opt out and head for winning teams.

I can see Gallinari dropping to #10. In spite of the Knicks connection, I don't see them taking him. Too risky. (By the way, take a look at Donnie Walsh's draft record since 2000. Other than Granger, a disaster.)