With the NBA draft just days away, you've likely heard all of the lazy stereotypes about how this year's class is one of the weakest ever—perhaps containing some nice role players and depth at the end of the first round, but completely void of superstars.
But I'm not buying it.
Yes, most (OK, all) of the players projected to hear their names called first have undeniable question marks, and perhaps that's what is fueling the heavy criticism, but it's not like there are zero players with all-star upside and talent.
In fact, there are quite a few—and of that group, Michigan point guard Trey Burke seems to be getting the least amount of attention.
Yes, like everyone else, he has flaws.
His size, or perhaps more accurately, his strength (6'1", 187 pounds) raises concerns about his defensive ability, and on offense, his athleticism isn't overwhelming and his shot selection can sometimes be less than ideal.
Let's start with the former.
For some reason, whenever pundits refer to Burke's size, they seem to forget about his gaudy leng ...
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