This is part three in our series, the 2008 NBA draft, if the entrants were America's presidents, evaluated by their character in office and their athletic peaks.
(Catch up on picks 1-20 here.)
21
New Jersey Nets- Harry Truman
With their second pick in the draft, the Nets keep adding to a core for the future. Truman has poor eyesight and he’s not too athletic, a sixth man at best, but he’s tenacious and he oozes leadership. He’ll be a great voice in the locker room.
22
Orlando Magic- Bill Clinton
This is where the quality of the draft really starts to drop. Clinton is not very fit at all, but he’s tall and smart, and likable. He’ll wave a good towel on the bench in Orlando, which already has a pretty good nucleus.
23
Utah Jazz- Millard Filmore
There’s not much to say about Millard Filmore and there’s not much to say about the Utah Jazz.
24
Seattle SuperSonics- Calvin Coolidge
With their first pick, the Sonics went with the draft’s most stubborn star. Coolidge isn’t expected to garner many minutes, but he’s a nice ideological ally for W, and should help keep the young guy in line and safe from criticism.
25
Houston Rockets- William McKinley
McKinley is short but he’s a likable, rather selfless guy with an excellent memory. He figures as a decent point guard prospect to work with T-Mac and Yao.
26
San Antonio Spurs- William Henry Harrison
Harrison is tough, stern and battle tested. He’ll fit into the culture of the Spurs locker room pretty well.
27
Portland Trailblazers- Thomas Jefferson
Frankly, Jeff can’t play at the NBA level, even on his best day. He’s got bad eyes, a bad wrist and a history of injuries. But on a deep team, all he needs to do is set a good example and stay out of the way, which he should be able to do.
28
Memphis Grizzlies- Martin Van Buren
MVB’s not too athletic at all; he’s a small, slim dude. But just as Seattle picks Coolidge for Bush, this pick is more about the psychology of the team’s star. MVB’s already proven that he can work with the mercurial Jackson.
29
Detroit Pistons- Rutherford B. Hayes
Detroit is approaching a ‘changing of the guard’ moment, with their long-tenured starting five nearing the end and an athletic youth movement in the wings. Hayes is a dull, stable influence who could provide a few minutes off the bench.
30
Boston Celtics- John Adams
This one is kindof a shocker- after all, Adams is small, pudgy and argumentative. But he is a Boston guy, and maybe he reminds the team of good ole’ Red Auerbach. On a championship team with few needs to fill, Adams makes for a serviceable mascot.
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