Comments on: Draft Express: Green Impressive in Workout

By: DSchwind

DSchwind — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:21:24 +0000

On the plus side, most of the mock drafts have Ellington dropping further and further on the list, so it looks like we should be getting him back. I, for one, would be very happy to have Wayne back.

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By: DfromFlorida

DfromFlorida — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:36:24 +0000

NBA pre draft camp is on then ESPNU schedule for Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Good luck to all of our guys but then all come back to school please!

By: DeanForever

DeanForever — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:37:14 +0000

Well, if he is indeed gone, best wishes. If there is any team that I like to see picked to not finish at the top (either in the ACC or NCAA tourney) it is our beloved Tar Heels. Those years when we are everyone’s favorite scare me. I take delight in those seasons in which we are picked to finish near-the-top or middle-of-the-pack that make me smile and the haters cringe.

Even though I have remained optimistic throughout the workout and pre-workout periods, I have always prepared for all of these guys to bolt. Regardless, that would be three former Heels in the NBA (or at least two, depending on where Danny would go). I want to see more Heels when I (scarcely) watch the pros.

Yes, next year’s team, without Lawson, Ellington, and Green, are full of question marks, but which team isn’t? I would rather take my chances with our returning team than any other team in D-I next year. Duke will be tough, but Greg Paulus is their floor general. Wake will be loaded, but young. UCLA and Memphis have great recruits, but unproven chemistry. I think that we might be looking at a dominant year for the Big East, in that Louisville, Georgetown, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, and (most significantly) Connecticut figure to be major players in the title hunt.

By: The Anxious Tar Heel

The Anxious Tar Heel — Mon, 26 May 2008 02:51:35 +0000

“Green’s decision on whether he returns, he says, depends on his performance as well as what his teammates decide to do.”

This scares me as well. The more I learn the more I see Danny riding off into the sunset. Now, whether that is the Euroleague, D-League, or NBA sunset I do not know.

Things that stood out to me from the article:
1. Danny has a sore ankle, which may limit his performance in Orlando, which, correct me if I am wrong, is not finalized.
2. DraftExpress ranks Danny as 28 in the 2009 draft, and Gilvoy notes that most scouts and execs think he will be returning to UNC for his senior year.
3. Even though the workout synopsis paints Danny in a good light, Gilvoy never asserts anything extremely positive about Green. This continues to beg the question Is Danny as good as or better than 60 other players, therefore getting him drafted somewhere? With the depth of this year’s draft, I sincerely doubt it.

By: Update on ACC Potential Draftees « ACC Country

Update on ACC Potential Draftees « ACC Country — Mon, 26 May 2008 02:38:52 +0000

[...] financial reasons. I also have a feeling that Green is a bit resentful not being a starter. While Tar Heel Fan reports that Green has had impressive workouts with his trainer, I do not see a possible secenerio [...]

By: JBowling

JBowling — Sun, 25 May 2008 23:29:24 +0000

It still is my hope that these kids will shine in the next level. Ellington may feel like he has more offensive freedom in the NBA. He is more of a slasher and can score in other ways than outside shots, unlike the Dukie JJ Redick. Danny Green still has excellent athletic ability and can play tough defense at times. Might be a good fit with the Spurs or a team of that character. Does he remind you of a Michael Finley type player? Lawson, although Karl (George) seems to have had some player issues in his NBA tenure, could be a good fit in Denver. I see him as having an opportunity there given the absence of a true pg, as Iverson is a shoot first kinda guy, and Camby/K. Martin should be able to allow Lawson the lane to the basket. I know I am probably wishful thinking on all of this, but there definetely is opportunity.

By: JBowling

JBowling — Sun, 25 May 2008 23:24:16 +0000

We should all accept the fact that Green/Ellington/Lawson are outta here. And we do have reason to worry about our wing/outside next year. The only thing that could benefit us is the extension of the 3 point line next year and hope that alters guards decisions to take one, making the college game more of an inside ordeal, in which we are flat out loaded. Also, we are forced into putting hope/faith in the development of Graves, and the impact of freshman Larry Drew. Please Marcus, this being your senior year, have fun and shoot the basketball when you are wide open. We should/could still end up in the 2-5 spot in the ACC, which ain’t all that bad considering our personelle losses.

By: keithunc

keithunc — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:27:25 +0000

wb3
Sounds like that is a foregone conclusion. I even think that if the NBA does not call then he will play in Europe. Daddy needs that cash.

By: wb3

wb3 — Sun, 25 May 2008 15:29:34 +0000

After being a McDonald’s All American, Danny probably should be upset at never being a starter in 4 years at UNC. In any event, he is too slow to be a 2 guard in the NBA right now, and too small to play the 3. One more year of demonstrating good decisions and improving his quickness could give him a shot at a first round pick next year. But if Danny can have a good workout and get drafted in the first round this year, more power to him. But will the Greens keep him in the draft one way or the other?