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Friday, June 29, 2007

Hornets stunned Wright lasted until 13th

By J-W Staff and Wire Reports

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New Orleans GM Jeff Bower said Thursday the Hornets had Julian Wright listed at No. 6 on their mock draft board.

"The scenarios we had played out over the last week or so, this was one we were very hopeful for it to happen, but didn't really expect it to because of how highly we had him rated in our evaluations," Bower told the Associated Press. "So we're extremely happy."

Hornets coach Byron Scott said he thought Bower was "crazy" when they discussed the possibility of Wright still being available when New Orleans' selection came up.

"There's no way in the world he's going to be there at No. 13," Scott said of his pre-draft thoughts.

Scott called Wright a "poor-man's Magic Johnson with his skills - I mean the way he handles the ball, the way he passes, the way he sees the floor, his vision on the floor, his unselfishness. He really has a lot of the intangibles we're talking about."

"I laugh every time I hear that," Wright said of the Magic comparisons. "They may be real or fair, but now it's like I haven't even played the game yet. I have similarities but I don't think it's a fair comparison yet. I appreciate the compliment."

Comments

  1. JayCeph (anonymous) says…

    I'm not sure I understand the 'poor man's' part of the comparison... is it because he is like Magic only more affordable? I hope that's what they're gunning for.

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  2. quigley (anonymous) says…

    No, a "poor mans" version is not as polished or flashy, but sharing some of the same skills.

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  3. WisconsinJayhawk (anonymous) says…

    So, like, a poor boy sandwich...that would be even one step down from a poor man's sandwich? Not as flashy or polished, or as mature, as a regular sandwich? Well, if Julian is like a sandwich, at least he's not a ham sandwich. Maybe more of a Chicago dog? I don't know what they mean calling him a poor boy sandwich. I guess a poor boy doesn't have any ham on it. Does it? Really I think he's nothing like a juvenile indigent sandwich. I don't get the comparison.

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  4. jayhawkox (anonymous) says…

    Way to go Julian, I'm so happy that you landed where you did, even if I did want you to go to the Kings (my hometown team) you're probably better off with a great young roster and a great (relatively) young coach. Best of luck to you, I'll be rooting for the Hornets next season!

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  5. brooksmd (anonymous) says…

    WisconsinJayhawk, come on down and have a real sandwich. You have and honest to goodness Nawlin's po boy you won't ever go back to Subway. Have your choice of shrimp, roast beef, oyster, crab, catfish, and more. And of course you want it "dressed". That's with all the fixin's. And fresh french bread. In fact, momma just called me that my po boy is ready. Later.....

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