This is the time of year when the GMs and scouts are locked in a room, preparing for the draft. There is optimism galore as everyone is looking for that gem, the superstar, the player who can carry a franchise to the promised land. They're hoping, dreaming and praying for a Tim Duncan . NBA Finals MVP his second year. The draft will produce a lot of good players, but no Tim Duncans, guys who could immediately make a major splash.
People talk so much about workouts.
Players fly all over to take part in the evaluation process. Second, you can't judge how they react when they are no longer the No. 1 option offensively and have to blend in with other players. Third, you can't find out how they handle the physical contact, trying to make shots under pressure. Certain players rise as prospects because they are workout wonders. By only judging workouts, you still can't determine a player's heart or toughness, especially when they are getting the mega-dollars.