Ty Lawson, Welcome to Denver....Finally

There is only one word to describe last night’s NBA draft and that word is criminal. The Nuggets stole Ty Lawson last night from Minnesota. He was one of three point guards that the Timberwolves drafted for some reason and the Nuggets took advantage and traded a first round pick for next year’s draft to gain the rights to Lawson. Why I say finally? Well, the Nuggets wanted Lawson last year when he tested the draft waters. Of course he decided to go back to school and win a national championship with the Tar Heels.


Is this guy a future Michael Jordan? No, definitely not. He is a 5 foot 11 inch point guard who is lightning quick and a winner. One thing that will have to be worked on with Lawson is his very poor defense. With head coach George Karl and on court coach Chauncey Billups coaching Lawson, he will be playing somewhat solid defense by the end of the year.

I’m listening to my new favorite sports talk station, denversportsradio.com. Now, they are currently talking about top teams in the NBA after the draft and I’m not hearing the Nuggets in the top 5 in the NBA. Some think Richard Jefferson will make the Spurs better, but really, what has he ever done. Some say Vince Carter will make the Magic better, no, what has Vince Carter ever done since 2000? Nothing. The only good trade that made a team drastically better is Cleveland getting Shaq. Here are my top 5 NBA teams.


1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Denver Nuggets
4. Boston Celtics
5. Orlando Magic


Other considerations, Portland Trialblazers, Houston Rockets, and the San Antonio Spurs.


I am excited about what we will be seeing at Pepsi Center with the Nuggets next season. Today at 1:30 will be the Ty Lawson press conference. I’m guessing you will be able to catch that on Altitude.


In other quick news, the Rockies start their last interleague series tonight against Oakland. The NHL draft is tonight and the Avs have the third overall pick in the draft. I know nothing about players in the NHL draft so I won’t even pretend to tell you what the Avs might do. Go to www.denversportsradio.com for draft coverage.


Go Nuggets
Go Rockies
Go Avalanche