NBA Draft Commentary That Didn't Come True

"Greg Oden is the prototype center that's going to be a championship level player."

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During the NBA Draft, it's easy for talent evaluators and analysts to get wrapped up in hyperbole. After all, these guys need to convince themselves and NBA fans the world over that the players they're picking and covering are going to be the next crop of superstars. Still, that doesn't excuse comments that ended up being way off the mark, like calling Randy Foye the next Dwayne Wade, or calling Kevin Love the next Tyler Hansbrough. So when you're watching the 2013 NBA Draft tonight, keep this list in mind. Check out NBA Draft Commentary That Didn't Come True.

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The One and Only Stromile Swift

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Marvin Williams: The Stud

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Yao Ming Over Jay Williams

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Tyrus Thomas' Inner Beast

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What Can Adam Morrison Average?

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So Much for Brandon Jennings' "Massive Holes."

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Deron Willliams Is Actually Pretty Good

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Jimmer Fredette Scores Again

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Kevin "Gets No" Love

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Yi Jianlian Is the Future

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Michael Jordan Handpicks Kwame Brown

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Hibbert Isn't Athletic

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Michael Beasley: Wade's Second Banana

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Rondo Can't Shoot

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Oden Over Durant

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Darko. Pistons. Finals.

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No Okafor, No Regrets

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Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman Clone?

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Hasheem Thabeet Doesn't Do Anything, Really.

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Who's Randy Foye Again?

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