Fan favorite Ike Diogu held down the rookie diary for Slam Magazine this past NBA season. The diaries are archived and online for your reading pleasure.
Ike in Diary 97:
I started the season coming off the bench, then I moved into the starting lineup, and now I'm coming off the bench again. Doesn't really matter to me--I just want to do whatever is best for the team. You know, whenever they call my number I'm ready. And to be honest, I didn't really expect to start at all coming into this year--it never crossed my mind--so when it happened it was a good feeling.
Ike definitely deserves more playing time. With more experience his rebounding and defense should improve.
How does this lineup sound?
PG: Baron Davis
SG: Jason Richardson
SF: Draft pick or Mickael Pietrus or even better Corey Maggette (who might be available for a Mike Dunleavy Jr. package)
PF: Ike Diogu
C: Troy Murphy