Well played by EA Sports on their NBA Live '08 campaign. Pairing the most fan friendly current NBA player in Gilbert Arenas, with the draft pick that will assuredly following in his footsteps.
Speaking of which, is there any doubt this draft presents not only one of the most talented fields in recent memory, but is also full of personality and marketability. The Boston Globe addressed this early today:
While commissioner David Stern has called this probably "the deepest draft in a couple decades," he may be pleased to know that Oden, Durant & Co. possess personality as well as talent. After the 2007 Finals featuring the Spurs and Cavaliers did a record-low 6.2 television rating and 11 share on ABC, the NBA could use a draft class of players who steer away from clichés and toward humor and candor. Although the champion Spurs are admired for their fundamentally sound style and restrained team character, they remain hard for fans to embrace.Although Joakim Noah remains unlikeable, he's entertaining if nothing else. But besides him, this is one of the most magnetizing draft classes in recent memory.
Here's another good video of Gilbert Arenas and Kevin Durant.
Thanks to YaySports and Gilbertology for the finds.
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