The 2003 NBA Draft
blocking defender. He's very aggressive in the post and has toughness many Europeans lack. Along with ball handling he will be a great prospect later. Unfortunately, Milicic has a tendency to get into foul trouble, limiting his court time, of which if not controlled could become a problem. Just about every team in the NBA has traveled to Yugoslavia to see him play all returning impressed. It isn't very often that you find a big man with the type of skills he possesses. He's as fundamentally sound as anyone in the 2003 draft.
Wise men say they always save the best for last. Carmelo Anthony would be the 3rd pick in this years draft and an elaborate pick at that. Carmelo stands 6’-8’’ and weighs in at 220 lbs. An early-entry candidate, Anthony played just a single season at Syracuse, but packed a career's worth of highlights in this freshman season. He was named second team All-America as a freshman after leading Syracuse to a 30-5 record and the school's first NCAA championship in men's basketball. Followed by Most Valuable Player(MVP) of the 2003 NCAA Final Four and MVP of NCAA East Regional. Carmelo Averaged 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds, posted 22 double-doubles and led the team in scoring in 24 of 35 games. Anthony led the Orange men in team scoring, rebounding, minutes played (36.4 mpg), field goals, free throws, and in three-pointers made and attempted. In the national championship game victory over Kansas, Anthony scored 20 points, added 10 rebounds and dished out seven assists. In the Final Four win over Texas, he exploded for a season-high 33 points and 14 rebounds. So what to say about a player of this caliper; “Dazzling!”
Though I do not agree with the positions in this years NBA draft, I wish the best to them in the upcoming season. For James should bring spirit to Cleveland and build his talents for years to come. While Darko will be adjusting to America in Detroit as a Piston, bringing with him his courageous soul and strong mind of which could be the missing link to this young team. As for Anthony his goals are set and he will settle for no less than champion. That is if the golden state of Denver can keep up.