Second Part of a Four Part Series: The 2008 NBA Presidential Draft, if the entrants were the Presidents, judged by their athletic peaks and presidential character.
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Indiana Pacers- George H.W. Bush
Bush is the best athlete left in the draft. He’s a smart, steady, unassailable guy for a team that’s really looking for character players.
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Sacramento Kings- James Monroe
This team is pretty depressing, just bland and flat as hell. They could use a big personality with big talent, but there’s not much of that left on the board. Monroe at least gives them a very solid piece for the future. Long, strong, and smart.
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Portland Trail Blazers- Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Trail Blazers are already in amazing shape with a roster of high-character, very talented guys. Eisenhower’s a natural fit, as he’s proven his talent for encouraging prosperity through solid, light-handed leadership.
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Golden State Warriors- John Quincy Adams
The Warriors are an unconventional team and this is an unconventional pick. JQ’s small but also a very hard worker with a surprising history of athletic endurance. Plus he’s absolutely brilliant. He’ll do a fine job backing up Baron Davis at the point.
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Phoenix Suns- Zachary Taylor
Zach is short but he’s got a muscular frame and he’s tough as nails. He’ll be a good undersized power forward. Ideally Phoenix would trade up for Grant, but Old Rough and Ready is the next-best option as that type of player.
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Philadelphia 76ers- James Garfield
Garfield is simply the best prospect on the board. He’s athletic, strong, energetic and even ambidextrous. He’s a solid pick.
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Toronto Raptors- Chester Alan Arthur
The best pick on the board. Good height (6’2”), gregarious demeanor, smart and steady. He’s ready to contribute right away.
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Washington Wizards- Lyndon B. Johnson
The Wizards could use some scoring in the frontcourt, and that’s what LBJ might bring. He’s tall, fat and enormously charismatic- a proto-Shaq, with a better work ethic. Johnson’s not too athletic but, relative to other players in this draft, he’s got size. Definitely bust potential- but also star potential (if he doesn't clash with Gilbert Arenas).
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Cleveland Cavaliers- James K. Polk
The Cavaliers already have leadership and scoring in Lebron James. What they’re really after is a veteran point guard. Polk is an intensely serious little guy, and Lebron would be hugely relieved to have a teammate as smart and focused as Polk.
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Charlotte Bobcats- Jimmy Carter
Jimmy absolutely plummeted in this draft- I had him rated as one of the better athletic prospects, but he just didn’t fill the needs for a lot of earlier teams. With Charlotte’s second pick they get a steal and a likable Southerner. Plus, Jimmy’s a devout Christian, so there’s not much risk of him getting into the wrong headlines.
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