As a Hornets fan, I can't stop thinking thinking about the team somehow landing the number one pick, and then being subjected to an overwhelming amount of conspiracy theories. David Stern rigged the draft. The ping pong balls have magnetic inner cores. It would be more than worth it to get Anthony Davis, but that doesn't mean hearing about "conflict of interest" won't get annoying after the 15th loop of Sportscenter. But why do the Hornets have the only chance for possible corruption? ...
Watching your team struggle, in my case the Hornets, can be pretty painful. But you have to find a reason to live somewhere, so... 1.) Gustavo Ayon Night in and night out, Gustavo is a joy to watch. He plays with such a high level of basketball intelligence that when he makes the inevitable dumb rookie mistakes, it doesn't feel quite as painful. It goes away once you see a nice pass or one of those smooth reverse layups. Plus the guy hasn't had a training camp, much practice, ...
Updated 03-19-2012 at 09:56 PM by Jacob Williams