Forget about it in the morning

The NBA draft happened last night and the best thing for fans to do is skip all the grade reports that will, inevitably, come out praising the Chicago Bulls for obtaining Tyrus Thomas, Viktor Khryapa (who the Blazers were extremely high on just a couple years ago), and Thabo Sefolosha and bashing the NY Knicks for reaching for Renaldo Balkman at #20 and adding Mardy Collins to an already crowded backcourt at #29. I know, there is a demand for analysis now, but how many people thought Dwayne Wade was going to blossom into a mega-star while Carmelo Anthony has levelled out a bit just below all-star level? However, I don't want to read any reviews 3, 5, or 10 years down the road either. It is all just speculation. Sure, you can point to statistics compiled over the years, but would Wade have flourished in Detroit (who took Darko), Denver (Carmelo) or Toronto (Bosh)? The most important thing for teams to do is to try to find guys who fit with their team and have a chance to contribute when they need them. In that regard, I think the Knicks may have made a good move taking Balkman because he is a high-energy, athletic wing who will defend ... everyone knows a team with Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis, Jamal Crawford, and Jalen Rose does not need anyone to handle the ball (Marcus Williams was still available) and needs someone to play defense. Sure, you can look back and analyze how well picks worked (or didn't work), but speculation on what would have happened if the Rockets had grabbed J.J. Redick at #8 or the Bobcats had taken Gay at #3 is just that, speculation. Therefore, don't hold your breath for a post-draft analysis on There's a Catch, at least not one that addresses specific players and/or teams.