They were hot hot hot

In sports, new always seems to be better. Rookies provide intrigue, but the next year, when they are sophomores, they are not so cool. New stadiums and coaches are pretty cool too. Until that stadium reaches its second year, and until that coach proves to be not too hot after all. So in the NBA Draft, there is bound to be excitement over these brand new players. But really, how much of an impact will these players have in their first year? There is always the exception, but for most, the answer is little. They may be a building block for years to come, but they will not make an impact for a little while. People make picks and envision themselves winning a championship, when in reality, we already know the contenders for next year. And those teams making those high draft picks are most likely not one of them. And what percentage of teams are made up of mostly players they drafted? Very few. Sorry, but that is how it is. Wait a couple years, and maybe you can be a contender. So to GMs, coaches, fans, etc.: enjoy your shiny new toy of a rookie until next year, when they seem not so shiny and when another group of hot players come in. And maybe, just maybe you can squeeze some winning in between.

PS: Wiz won’t be as good as people think next year. I’m a little worried about the Nets. Orlando will be beast if they can keep it together. Too many trades last night. Unfortunate times for those undrafted, whether they were seniors or underclassmen. 2009-2010 beware list: Lakers, Spurs, Nuggets, Rockets, Blazers, Magic, Cavaliers, Celtics, Wizards, Hawks, Mavs. Hottest teams of the hour: Magic, Cavs, Spurs.

PPS: Baseball, you can get your glory back today. Sorry you got shoved under the radar yesterday.