At MSG For The NBA Draft: Wilson Grabbed; Francis And Frye Gone
by: David Dominik
Thursday - 10:04
So it's Wilson Chandler.
The crowd seems split, but genuinely approves of the pick. We followed him from the stage down the hall past screaming Knicks fans. Chandler was very friendly, slapping fives and taking pictures as he walked to his first NBA interview. I overheard him say he's very excited to play in a classy, historic arena such as Madison Square Garden and I know I'm looking forward to watching him play for the Knicks.
Thursday - 9:15
They just called this out: Zach Randolph, Fred Jones, and Dan Dickau for Channing Frye and Steve Francis.
Sounds like a winner to me. Frye didn't do much this year, taking a back seat to the Eddy Curry resurgence and David Lee's outstanding play. With Francis I say don't let the door hit you. I'm more than happy to have Randolph heading to New York. Spike Lee and the fans love it, and Steven A. Smith is thrilled.
Meanwhile, here's some exclusive video of Greg Oden taking his first steps toward the Hall of Fame ... or at least his first NBA presser ...
