Get ready Miami for the arrival of Caron Butler. He was flat out the biggest STEAL
Heat 'steal' Butler; Wiz score with Jeffries, Dixon
By Dick Vitale
SPECIAL TO ESPN.COM
June 26
Now that the draft day is complete, and several players were fortunate enough to shake NBA commissioner David Stern's hand, it's time for a few thoughts on the action from New York City ...
The fans have to be dancing with joy in Miami. Get ready down at South Beach for the arrival of Caron Butler. He was flat out the big-time steal of the draft. There was no way he should have fallen all the way to No. 10. Could this be another Paul Pierce situation? Think back to 1998, when Pierce fell down to the Celtics at No. 10, and Boston was happy to land the Jayhawk star.
Miami Heat coach Pat Riley will greet Butler in an Armani special. Riley will love Butler's athletic prowess and desire. I loved watching Butler during the NCAA tournament, and he can be something special at the next level.