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The 2010 NBA Draft is known to most as the John Wall Sweepstakes, with a couple of solid starters and possible All-Stars in guys such as Evan Turner, Derrick Favors, Wesley Johnson and DeMarcus Cousins. But are there any other prospects flying under the radar that could be an NBA superstar some day? Let's take a look at the 10 most underrated prospects in the upcoming draft.Begin Slideshow
2010 NBA Draft: Why Taking Evan Turner Should Be Easy Decision for 76ers
Posted: 13th June 2010 by Joe Mintzer in NBA
On May 18, the Philadelphia 76ers were blessed with the second selection in the NBA draft. Now there is speculation as to who the Sixers will select with this pick.
My question is why? Could the Sixers even consider not taking Ohio State superstar Evan Turner? There is speculation that they may take Georgia Tech big-man Derrick Favors or trade down in the draft.
Now I'm not sure about you, but ...
Interest in FIFA World Cup odds is at an all-time high in the USA. Even college baseball odds are getting more interest than ever. Regardless, the big betting event in the US is Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers.
The Lakers-Celtics odds has Boston -2.5 with a total of 187. The series is tied at 2-2. Los Angeles comes in averaging 102 ...
North Carolina’s Top 10 Best NBA Players of the Last 30 Years
Posted: 13th June 2010 by Mike B. in NBA
A few months ago, I created the slideshow entitled "Duke's Top 10 Best NBA Players of the Last 30 Years".
So why not make the same type of list for Duke's famous "eight mile away" rival, the North Carolina Tar Heels?
North Carolina is one of college basketball's top programs. It has produced several NBA stars over the years such as Billy "The Kangaroo Kid" Cunningham, Bob McAadoo, ...
Lakers vs. Celtics Game 5 Live Blog: Who Will Win the Decisive Game 5?
Posted: 13th June 2010 by Patrick Harrel in NBA
In a crucial game 5 match-up in Boston, the Lakers and Celtics will duel tonight at 8 pm on ABC to see who will get the edge in the series. This game holds particular value; the winner of game 5 in a tied match-up goes on to win the series 75 percent of the time. In addition, no team has ever lost the series when they hold a ...
Can the Detroit Pistons Roar Back into the Eastern Conference Elite?
Posted: 12th June 2010 by Naim Kalaji in NBA
Defense wins championships.
Never has such a statement been so true than when the Detroit Pistons won the NBA championship in 2004. In a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals, Detroit gave up only 90.8 PPG on average in the five games played.
In the 2003-2004 regular season, the Pistons were ranked as the second best defensive team in the league, giving up just 84.3 PPG, while ...
2010 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Wesley Johnson Moving Up in Draft
Posted: 12th June 2010 by Ron Furlong in NBA
With the draft inching closer, things are beginning to become more clear.
It now appears as though most have projected Evan Turner out of the number two spot. But where does he fall to?
Wesley Johnson is moving up, but how high can he go?
Also, Mitiejunas pulling out of the draft has changed the landscape in the 10-15 area for teams looking for a big man.
In my 3.0 version, ...
NBA Rumors: Dwyane Wade Possibly Recruiting Johnson, Bosh to Miami?
Posted: 12th June 2010 by Josh Dhani in NBA
It seems that NBA fans are picturing a dynasty with Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade, shooting guard Joe Johnson, and power forward Chris Bosh.
Now that dream can become a reality.
But according to the Sun-Sentinel , Dwyane Wade talked to Bosh and Johnson in Los Angeles. He told the newspaper, though, that he hasn't started recruiting yet.
"My friends are the guys that are in the league," Wade told the ...
The Oklahoma City Thunder went from the third overall pick to the playoffs and a tip in away from going to game seven with the Western Conference Champions.
The Thunder have now three top 33 draft picks and could make damage with this draft.
For one, this draft is loaded. There are probably 45 first round talents in this draft. If you don't know, there's only 30 picks.
The biggest issue with the ...
In the dictionary next to the definition of champion, there should be a picture of Bill Russell.
Before he even entered the NBA, Russell experienced his share of collegiate basketball glory while playing for San Francisco State.
Russell was the defensive core of a team that won 55 games in a row.
Russell was a shot blocking machine during his college career. After batting away 13 shots against the NCAA basketball powerhouse ...