I really would not be upset if we did get Wiliams, its just that we would be wasting our draft pick if we did. I think our best option at this point would be to make some sort of trade allowing us to pick at around 15. In doing so we could unload a contract (crawford/ maggette) and get back a veteran point guard in return. Doesn’t matter who we get, since Monta is going to be starting anyway. We just need someone better than CJ(sorry bud). If this organization is actually set on taking Williams, all i ask is that they trade picks to do so, and better us financially in the process.

That said, i think that Holiday or Jennings is the way to go. Holiday, simply because he is the only one who could be that defender next to monta we talk about so much. And Jennings, because i know if we don’t, we’re going to regret it, like we always manage to do. Jennings is a star, dont let the euro numbers fool you. The kid can pass, and he actually enjoys doing so! I think Jennings could probably come in and start dishing 5-8 assists a night if given regular minutes. He’s toned down the flashy this past year, but still has that knack for making incredible passes, which is what we need. We have more than enough scorers, now lets get them the ball.

I was looking at the combine measurements. A few players who pulled out of last year’s draft have now been measured twice. Ellington and Lawson both measured taller. OK, that’s possible. Gain less than an inch a year in in their early 20s? Sure. Both showed themselves to be a bit quicker too in both speed tests and jumped higher. Ellington was stronger in the bench press as well.

But more surprising is what happened to their arms. Both lost some ‘wingspan’ over the course of the year. Yeah. Right.

Me thinks that the accuracy of these measurements, while probably better than other ones reported, shouldn’t be taken as dogma.

I’ve stuck with Holiday since the season ended. Although now I’m getting more intrigued by Tyreke Evans. If you watch him play, He’s NOTHING like Jamal Crawford (people should slap themselves for that comparison). Yes, his shot is inconsistent, but he doesn’t rely on it like Jamal does. Tyreke is a slasher /finisher more in the Dwade mold as a relentless penetrator. While he is definitely not as explosive as Wade, he is athletic. He contorts his body and changes directions very well. He’s a good ballhandler with an effective spin move. I think he could stand to get his dribble a little lower, as I always think he’s going to get it picked. And it doesn’t hurt that he already has an NBA body.

Both Tyreke and Jrue have the ability to play the PG position next to Monta, that’s a +1. Both Tyreke and Jrue have the ability to guard multiple positions (while i’ve heard that Tyreke could even guard some SF’s), that’s a +1. Tyreke is also a very, very good rebounder from the PG position. That’s a +1.

In the end, both have a high likelihood of being gone before we draft, but if somehow one does drop, I would take either one of these guys before Jennings, Lawson, Williams and reluctantly, Johnny Flynn.

I like Evans’ offensive skils, but not defensive, and I don’t think the Warriors really have much of a need for another perimeter shooter. He also likes to drive to the basket, and when you get these smaller guards willing to penetrate and get inside, it leaves them open for injuries.

I like Jennings, even though he’s small, he can at least be a good distributor.

All these guys are pretty, meh. Trade your next five 1st round picks and trade up for Blake Griffin or something… i don’t know.

We have no idea where the team is looking. The sources you left us aren’t anything close to conclusive. Most people thing they should go for a true point guard, and while I agree, I haven’t seen anything from the team that shows that they’re definitely going in that direction. If you look at the depth chart, indications are that Ellis will be the point with Jackson as the two guard. With that as your future backcourt for the next four years (contractually), and with Randolph and Biedrins at the 4 and 5, my guess is that they’re looking for the 3 of the future. In this case, DeRozan is a strong possibility. Plus, if Jordan Hill is there, it’d be hard for them to pass up on him. Though we have nice talent up front, we are by no means all set up front.