Rush impressive, unlikely to last
Bob Young
The Arizona Republic
Jun. 15, 2002
While it appears to be a sure thing that the Suns will take a big forward with the No. 9 pick in the June 26 draft, the direction the club will go with the 22nd pick they obtained from Boston is not so clear.
The club brought in another group of prospects Friday, including Missouri guard Kareem Rush. A terrific shooter, the left-handed Rush will likely be available when the Suns pick ninth but is not expected to be there when the club drafts at 22.
Still, it can't hurt to hope.
"He shoots it very easily out to three-point range," Suns coach Frank Johnson said. "He has a nice stroke. You don't see a lot of motion in his shot."
The knock on Rush is that he doesn't appear willing to drive into traffic.
"Hell, when you can shoot like that, why go in there and get abused?" Johnson said.
I really hope the Pacers take Kareem Rush.
Bob Young
The Arizona Republic
Jun. 15, 2002
While it appears to be a sure thing that the Suns will take a big forward with the No. 9 pick in the June 26 draft, the direction the club will go with the 22nd pick they obtained from Boston is not so clear.
The club brought in another group of prospects Friday, including Missouri guard Kareem Rush. A terrific shooter, the left-handed Rush will likely be available when the Suns pick ninth but is not expected to be there when the club drafts at 22.
Still, it can't hurt to hope.
"He shoots it very easily out to three-point range," Suns coach Frank Johnson said. "He has a nice stroke. You don't see a lot of motion in his shot."
The knock on Rush is that he doesn't appear willing to drive into traffic.
"Hell, when you can shoot like that, why go in there and get abused?" Johnson said.
I really hope the Pacers take Kareem Rush.