Here is Chris Marlowe's New Blog Entry entitled Josh and Masai Strike Again June 27th Blog Entry on altitude.tv:
Think Batman and Robin, Jordan and Pippen, Marlowe and Hastings!
Better yet…Josh Kroenke and Masai Ujiri.
First, the dynamic duo got a boatload of players, draft choices and three million dollars in the Carmelo Anthony deal. All that was missing was the beads.
Then, in last Thursday’s NBA Draft, the Nuggets’ brain trust pulled off another stunner. Utilizing patience and a cool game plan, Josh and Masai wheeled and dealed, acquiring Kenneth Faried, the nation’s leading rebounder, Jordan Hamilton, a 6’8”, 20 year old sharpshooter from Texas, Nigerian jumping jack Chukwudiebere Maduabum, and old friend Andre Miller.
Faried is the “banger” the Nuggets have needed for awhile. In his four-year career at Morehead State, Kenneth collected more rebounds than anyone in NCAA history including Tim Duncan. His secret? Like Dennis Rodman, he goes after EVERY single rebound. I see him backing up Nene at the power forward position and getting 15 - 20 minutes a game.
Jordan Hamilton has a chance to be a star in the NBA. He shoots the rock, can torch defenders one-on-one, and is a good rebounder for a wing. Prior to the draft, Hamilton was considered a potential lottery pick. According to reports, Jordan slipped to 26 because of “coach-ability” issues and “wandering defense”. If he can hit it off with George, and dial up his effort on D, Jordan could be the steal of the draft.
Did I mention that Andre Miller is back in town? I for one am very happy he is. Not only is Andre a good scorer, a great passer, and a tough hombre, he calls me “Mr. President”. With Obama now in office, we’ll have to see if I still get the call. I almost forgot…Andre is durable…having played all 82 games in a season 7 times. Masai says that Andre can be our Jason Kidd! Sounds good to me.
Chu-Chu Maduabum is a project. He also is a youngster loaded with talent. He’s 6”9”, has a 7’3” wingspan, and can jump well over 12 feet. Masai told me that he thinks Chu-Chu could develop into a Serge Ibaka type player in a couple of years. If that’s true, “the train” will be well worth waiting for.
Bottom line: The Nuggets got a rebounding machine, a wing with top 10 talent, a kid with intriguing potential, and a veteran point guard who throws great lob passes, and will make everybody better.
Grade: A
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