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Fri, May 30th 2008, 13:11
Augustin seems ready for point
Former Charlotte Hornets general manager Dave Twardzik used to say there’s a subtle, but critical, difference between a scoring point guard and a scorer masquerading as a point guard.
Twardzik’s point: You better know your point guard’s interest in scoring won’t preclude his passing.
That’s what makes the D.J. Augustin-Jerryd Bayless comparison so interesting in the upcoming NBA draft.
Once Derrick Rose is chosen first or second, Augustin and Bayless become the prized point guards in this draft. The Charlotte Bobcats need another point guard, regardless of what they think of Raymond Felton. Felton is the only point under contract and that’s not a position where you can afford to be shorthanded.
If Augustin or Bayless is available at No. 9, the Bobcats should give him a long look. But what about the unlikely eventuality both are available?
Now that would define a fascinating contrast.
Augustin, from Texas, says it’s his “joy’‘ (a word you don’t often hear from athletes) to be a passer.