Deke was definitely a guy I had my eye on, maybe not right away but later 4 shore.
First pick I didn't like, and I even think I don't have to elaborate on why.
Though it's not like you can go wrong with Mount Mutumbo
Yeah there are negatives for sure. He's not a two-way player, he's not a talented offensive player at all. Everyone else this round has near MVP talent, or championship experience, or both.
But, if Bahku drafts with a real plan I think it wOupd turn out. Mutombo wouldn't have lasted long tomorrow.
4-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 2-time NBA Rebounding Champion, 8-time NBA All-Star, 3-time All-Defensive First Team, (and 3-time Defensive Second Team) ... a superb defensive core to build around, and a physicality and temperament that I much prefer over Dwight, though he's not the scorer Howard is, obviously. Personal preference as always, but I'm happy with Deke ... very few defensive starters on this board that compare, IMO.