Need we even go through the list of Top 10 busts in the lottery for the National Basketball Association? All of you know where it leads, because all roads lead to Darko. That is truly a shame. Darko seemed to have it all. He was young, not even 18 when everyone was talking about him. He was tall, over 7 foot. He was athletic and could easily dunk the ball. Darko Milicic even appeared to have moves.

He’s the total package. His name eases right into the lame jokes (”you could get yourself another Dar-ko Milicic; you know what I mean? This guy knows what I’m talking about!”), he’s been an underachieving flameout, he only rose to prominence by taking advantage of well-sourced but not entirely basketball-savvy (at least, then) hoops scribes who were smitten by his ability to spin and dunk in an empty gym.
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Joe Dumars could not pass him up. Who could? Those that talk about taking Carmelo Anthony forget that Anthony came out of a college system where they played strictly zone defense and to this day he shoots too much and can’t guard my grandmother. Those that say Joe should have picked Chris Bosh forget that he was not that heralded coming out of college and those that say Joe should have picked Dwyane Wade forget that Wade came from Marquette and was a tweener height. You knew he could not be a true point guard and seemed a tad small for a shooting guard. Who knew?

Topping the Top 10 Lottery Busts - Darko Milicic

There is no question now that Wade, Bosh, and Anthony are all great players, but Darko is nothing but a bust. Just take a look in the mirror before you blame Joe Dumars.
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David Kindervater of Every Morning Quarterback is in Phoenix for Super Bowl Media Day, while the rest of us are busy writing about some of the Top 10 things in sports.

This week in the b5media Sports Channel round-up, we offer some amazing lists assembled by our fabulous group of bloggers. Don’t miss out on any of these terrific Top 10 lists.

• Learn more about playing poker in Tunica from Blake Butler at All Poker Addicts.
• Allison Boyer from BCS Frenzy explains the Top 10 things you girlfriend doesn’t know about football.
• In case you missed the best college basketball jerseys, Rich Carlson tells you about the ugliest ones too at College Fast Break.
• Al Bianchi shares with everyone, the Top 10 sounds of sports at Dejuiced.
• Tim Zaegel recaps 2007 with a list of the biggest headlines in NASCAR at Do You Nascar.
• At Getting Reel, Don Zaegel talks about the Top 10 reasons BWS will survive.
• Jodie Boduch answers the question, Where is Tom Brady? at Gossip On Sports.
• Planning a golf vacation? Sandy Mitchell at Green Posse tells you all about the Top 10 spots.
• Hockey fans will love Jeanne Dupuis’ Top 10 hockey goal celebrations at Hockey Beat.
• Don’t miss out on the list of best fantasy basketball players under 25 from Stephen Kersey at Hoops Fantasy.
• Kori Ellis provides information on the Astros single-season batting leaders in Hunter Pence’s blog at Inside the Ballpark.
• Geoff Young from Knuckle Curve provides an amazing list of indispensable baseball resources. Don’t miss this!
• Joe Ruiz writes about the Top 10 WNBA games to watch at Ladies Court.
• Sasha Manuel from Light the Torch offers the Top 10 Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.
• James Edwards breaks down the Top 10 teams in the league right now at NBA Obsessed.
• Erica Beck gives you the Top 10 moments from the Australian Open at Rackets and Balls.
• Dinsa Sachan from Six and Out provides a list of the Top 10 weird dismissals in cricket
• James Edwards at Squib Kick writes about the Top 10 reasons the Patriots are 18-0.
• Here are the Top 10 fantasy football quarterbacks from Kori Ellis at the The Fantasy Kickoff.
• Who’s making all the money? Jyle Dupuis gives us the scoop with the list of the highest paid soccer players at The Footie.
• Place your bets on the Super Bowl with T.O. Whenham’s advice at Ultra Sports Bet.
• T.O. gives us even more insight with the Top 10 Things That Won’t Effect the Super Bowl.

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Greg Oden says – Hey, what about me?

Last year Roy won the ROY, that is Brandon Roy won the Rookie of the Year award.

But Jorge Garbajose, the 6′ 9″ forward for the Raptors almost won the award. It took a broken leg in March to stop him.

This year there is a new crop of potential ROY winners. Here are the Top Ten impact rookies according to Marty Burns of SI.com.

1. Luis Scola, Rockets

He is a 6′ 9″ forward that at 27 years of age will find himself along side TMac and Yao. Luis won’t get the ball enough to win rookie of the year, but should make a big splash just the same.

2. Kevin Durant, Sonics

Your intrepid author has talked a lot about Kevin and he has to be the front runner for Rookie of the Year. His team is too weak to really do anything, but Kevin will have a heavy impact.

3. Al Horford, Hawks

Horford went to High School just down the road from me in the shadow of Michigan State University. Tom Izzo took Goran Suton instead of Al, although that may have been Al’s decision, who knows. Al’s father played in the pros. His name is Tito Horford. Al proved his worth with the Champion Florida Gators. Unfortunately the Hawks are not very good and they will need Al immediately.

4. Al Thornton, Clippers

With Elton Brand sidelined by an Achilles heel injury, this 6-8 power forward from Florida State should get an opportunity to play. So far he looks more than up to the task. As of Wednesday he was averaging 18.7 points (on 48.9 percent shooting) and 5.7 rebounds in 29.2 minutes per game. source

5. Juan Carlos Navarro, Grizzlies

La Bomba played for 5 years in Europe, was actually drafted in 2002, but this is his first year in the NFL. He is a 6′ 3″ guard from Spain.

6. Mike Conley, Grizzlies

Supposed to provide the zip to the Grizzlies offense, Mike was often the one Buckeye breaking down the defense to feed the hungry Oden. He could end up playing alongside La Bomba.

7. Marco Belinelli, Warriors

This guy had 37 points in a summer league game and now plays in the Warriors bizarre wide open offensive system. Marco is a 6′ 5″ guard from Italy

8. Joakim Noah, Bulls

Another Gator contributor found just the right team for his banging style where he should be able to complement Big Ben. Joakim’s 6′ 11″ frame will be needed on the Bulls.

9. Yi Jianlian, Bucks

The 6-11 Chinese phenom has the potential to make a big impact, especially since he’s probably really 22 or 23, as opposed to his listed age of 18. But he’s been up and down in preseason, and the Bucks already have Charlie Villanueva at the power forward position. With the Bucks seeking to return to the playoffs, the guess here is that Yi finds himself in the same limited role as Law. source

10. Acie Law, Hawks

Acie Law is being compared to Chris Paul and that is a complement to anyone, but the 6′ 3″ guard is caught up in a logjam at guard for the Hawks with a coach that has to win or be fired.

There they are the Top Ten Rookies according to Marty Burns at SI.com

A little closer to home for your intrepid author there may be dark horse in Rodney Stuckey of the Pistons, although he just broke his non-shooting hand and is out for 6 weeks. Rodney has shown the ability to score and finish plays.

Keep an eye on these guys as they are the future of the NBA.

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