Memphis Grizzly Hasheem Thabeet: Is It Already Too Late?

October 30th, 2010 by Sports Guys Universe Leave a reply »
Where do I begin?

The Grizzlies took Hasheem Thabeet with the second overall pick in the 2009 draft. Since being drafted, Thabeet has shown that there is still a lot of work to be done and who knows when he will actually make an impact.

Thabeet was a solid player while attending Connecticut and was known to be a top-five selection. The Grizzlies took him at No. 2, ahead of players such as Tyreke Evans, Stephen Curry and Brandon Jennings. Evans and Curry were highly decorated collegiate players, but no one knew that Jennings was going to be as good as he is. Knowing what we know now, the Grizzlies should not have taken Thabeet.

According to reports, GM Chris Wallace wanted to take Stephen Curry with the No. 2 overall pick, but owner Michael Heisley wanted to take Thabeet. Since Heisley is the owner of the Grizzlies, they were forced to go with Thabeet.

I'm guessing they're regretting that decision right about now.

Thabeet has been highly criticized since his arrival in Memphis. He was the highest draft pick ever to be sent down to the NBA Developmental League. He played six games in the NBDL and established dominance in the ...

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