Chapter 51 The 2001 NBA Draft_2
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Do you think it's a good thing to be highly praised by him?
TNT's Barkley had some reflections on the changing standards for the draft, "There was a time when the gold standard for the draft was playing four years of college ball, being named All-American, and winning the NCAA championship. But now, youth and talent are what NBA teams want. Whether a player who has proven his talent over four years in college is better, or an unpolished gem that needs careful sculpting is better, I think everyone has an answer."
According to Barkley's standards, Wizards should have chosen Shane Battier with the top pick.
But give Jordan a hundred more chances, and he still wouldn't pick Battier with the top pick, not to mention that he's a Duke guy.
TNT analyst John Thompson conducted a brief interview with Jordan on the spot.
Strangely, Thompson did not ask why the Wizards chose Brown, but instead questioned whether it was true that Jordan's ribs were broken last week by Artest.