With the much anticipated arrival of Ricky Rubio in Sacramento yesterday the Kings draft process went into high gear. Sure there's been visits by from other players, but let's be honest, Rubio is the only potential star to visit with the Kings. Heck, Rubio could be the only star in this draft.
Rubio didn't just stop in for a quick meet and greet. He spent the night. All indications are he'll spend two nights. What does this mean for the Kings? Selfishly, I hope it means he would love to play for the Kings. Problem is it's not his or the Kings choice at this point.
What will Memphis do with their pick? Ricky doesn't want to play there. So my guess is the Griz are looking to auction the pick to the highest bidder. Is #4 and #23 enough to get the Kings up two spots? Do they have to give up some of their young talent? Next years first?
How much faith does OKC have in Westbrook? They took him #4 last year, so one would think they aren't going to take another PG at #3 this year, so the trade machine kick in again at pick three.
What about the buyout? Petrie has had success getting European players over here, but this one sounds more difficult than Peja and Hedo's deals. Do you draft a player and risk the fact that he isn't on your team this year? If I am the Kings, YES! This team is not going to be very good next year anyways. Sure it would be nice to have your PG of the future here and growing with your team, but if that is the only negative, make the pick. There should still be plenty of young PG's available at 23 and 31 to hold you over for one more year. Plus Beno can't be any worse right?
If nothing else, the Kings draft prospects make for an interesting week. Imaging being a Clippers fan right now?
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