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With the NBA draft coming on Thursday night, I thought it would be a good idea to take a look around and see where Greivis Vasquez is projected to go.  All summer long he looked to be a long shot for the first round, and most mock drafts had him pegged for the middle to late second round.  I am sure I am a bit biased, and I watched him 900% more than any other point guard in America, but if I was a team with a need for a back up point guard, I would be all over Mr. Vasquez.  He is not going to wow anyone with his individual game.  We all know that.  Does the NBA look for players who can break down their defender off the dribble?  Absolutely.  Does that mean Vasquez can’t make it in the NBA?  Not at all, and anyone who wants to argue with me can try all they want.  I will take him on my team any day.  The guy loves to play, and totally appreciates the opportunity he has to play.  He does not take it for granted.

After doing a little scouring of Al Gore’s invention, it appears some teams may be starting to think the same thing about #21.  First of all, it has been reported that Vasquez has been invited to New York for the draft.  Speaking of NY, it appears the Knicks may have a little interest in Vasquez.  Coincidence?  Probably, but it would be pretty cool to see him go to the Knicks.  There are also some rumblings around Orlando, that the Magic are interested as well.

What does this tell me?  Not much.  I think he will get drafted, and depending on the situation, he may be lucky enough to find a team with a late first round pick that has a need at PG.  That would be ideal.  I would love to see him get the guaranteed three year deal first rounders get.  For all the enjoyment he gave me the last four years, I hope he gets the first round nod.

As for the NBA itself, I will be honest.  I think I watch more of the draft then I do the games.  I really am not into a team, and the games bore me for the most part.  But I do spin the dial to catch former Terps, and if Vasquez were to latch on somewhere, I would be sure to tune in for him.

Personally, I think he will have a nice career in the league as a backup.  I always thought Steve Blake would be the better in the NBA of Juan Dixon and himself.  He had a position, and was tough.  I think a lot of the same could be said for Vasquez.  I think Blake was and is a better defender, and 3 point shooter, but there are just certain guys that are players, and Vasquez (like Dixon) fits that mold.  So I guess you could say I see a little bit of both Juan and Blake in Vasquez, and to me, I think that is enough for him to catch on in the lig.

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