NBA Draft Commentary That Didn't Come True

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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Draft class: 2000
Untrue commentary: "This is a young player at 6'10", 6'10" and a half, that can block shots, run, he can make the jumpshot at three-point range, and he has nothing but an upside. This guy is blessed with a ton of talent." -Hubie Brown
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Despite having one of the coolest names in NBA history, Stromile Swift's career had no upside. The last we heard of him was in 2012, when he was convicted of stalking charges in Louisiana. Yikes.

Draft class: 2005
Untrue commentary: "Marvin Williams is the real deal, and the complete package... What makes him special is his range as a shooter. He's got an outstanding stroke... We might look back in five or six years and say that Marvin Williams was the player out of this year's draft." -Jay Bilas
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Not only is Marvin Williams NOT the complete package, but he's not even a good shooter. A career 33 percent three-point shooter, Williams is definitely NOT the player from the 2005 class. Seems like Jay Bilas got a little too excited here and forgot how good Chris Paul was at Wake Forest.

Draft class: 2002
Untrue commentary: "Years from now, we will remember 'Yao Ming over Jay Williams' the same way we remember 'Bowie over Jordan.'"-Bill Simmons
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Let's see: Yao was an eight-time NBA All-Star while dealing with consistent injuries, and Jay Williams played one season before suffering a career-ending injury in a motorcycle accident. "Yao Ming over Jay Williams" just doesn't have the same ring to it as "Bowie over Jordan," does it?

Draft class: 2006
Untrue commentary: "Simply put, it looks like Thomas is going to become an absolute beast in the NBA." -Eric Williams
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The only thing that's beasting in Tyrus Thomas' life is his bank account. The Bobcats threw a $40 million contract at him in 2010, hoping to unlock the potential he had already squandered with the Bulls. Thomas has yet to play a full season for the Bobcats, averaging 7.7 points per game when healthy.

Draft class: 2006
Untrue commentary: "I think Morrison, depending on minutes, could very well average about 16 points a game this season if not more - with the right team of course." -Eric Williams
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Two facts: 1) His highest points per game average was a 11.8 mark during his rookie season. 2) He hasn't sniffed an NBA court since 2010. So much for that prediction.

Draft class: 2009
Untrue commentary: "Jennings has massive holes in his game, fundamental issues with his shooting, handle, and approach." -Kelly Dwyer
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After choosing to play professionally in Italy for a year instead of going to college, Jennings came back as a marked man to some NBA Draft analysts. Although he's still a volume shooter with only decent point guard abilities, his 17 points per game career average is pretty good considering all of his supposed "holes."

Draft class: 2005
Untrue commentary: "Utah takes Deron (don't call me De-RON) Williams at No. 3. Perfect pick – with some luck, he'll be half as good as Chris Paul." -Bill Simmons
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For a few years, there was a legitimate "Who's Better? Deron Williams or Chris Paul" debate within NBA circles. While Williams has been to half as many All-Star games as Paul (you win there, Simmons), he's still right up there as one of the best point guards in basketball, averaging 17.8 points per game and nine assists for his career.

Draft class: 2011
Untrue commentary: "The Kings' starting point was Beno Udrih, and Fredette has the ability to be much better. He's a great shooter, and he's tough. I think it's a really good pick." -Chad Ford
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The year the Kings drafted Jimmer Fredette, Beno Udrih had just finished off the best season of his career, averaging a solid 14.7 points per game, 4.7 assists, and 50 percent shooting. Two seasons into his NBA career, it doesn't appear as if Jimmer's ever going to sniff those kinds of numbers. With career marks of 7.4 points per game and a 1.5 to one assist to turnover ratio, he's been bad.

Draft class: 2008
Untrue commentary: "Is he just a more skilled version of Tyler Hansbrough?" -Chad Ford
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If Chad Ford was referring to Kevin Love as another productive, tough, white big-man who doesn't have NBA skills when he compared him to Tyler Hansbrough, then he was totally wrong. Love's averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds for his career, including 21 points per game over his last three seasons.

Draft class: 2007
Untrue commentary: "Yi is new school. He's hip-hop. He's 50 Cent...His skill level may be the third best in this draft." -Fran Fraschilla
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It looks like Fran Fraschilla got a little ahead of himself. In a draft that had Kevin Durant, Mike Conley, and Jeff Green showcasing their skill at the guard and forward positions, there's no way Yi was ever going to be the 50 Cent of this draft. Get your G-Unit knowledge up, Fran.

Draft class: 2001
Untrue commentary: "I think he's done a lot in terms of his basketball capabilities. It's up to us as well as the Washington Wizards to help this kid develop. He certainly has the skills." -Michael Jordan
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No skills, big problem. Kwame Brown never developed into anything resembling a serviceable NBA player, and Michael Jordan was fired from his President of Basketball Operations position two seasons into Brown's career. We're not saying that MJ's firing was Brown's fault, but it was Brown's fault.

Draft class: 2008
Untrue commentary: "His [Hibbert's] lack of athleticism and rebounding make me wonder if this was the best pick for Indiana. I think I would've grabbed Darrell Arthur here." -Chad Ford
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Who's Darrell Arthur again? Oh right, the back-up power forward for the Grizzlies. And Roy Hibbert? Only one of the best defensive players in the game. We'd say that Indiana's pick was just fine.

Draft class: 2008
Untrue commentary: "He's an incredible talent. This guy can flat-out score, and he gives another weapon alongside of Wade." -Mark Jackson
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We've seen Beasley fall flat, but not "flat-out score." His highest points per game average was 19.1 in 2010-11, but back then he was taking 17 shots per game for a bad Timberwolves team. Drug (weed) problems have completely derailed the career of this former offensive phenom.

Draft class: 2006
Untrue commentary: "Problem is, he can't shoot it at all...I don't think he's going to be a great shooter." -Jay Bilas
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Throughout his career, the defensive playbook on Rondo has always been to back off and make him take a jumper. Problem is, you can't do that anymore. According to hoopdata.com, he's averaged 38.7 percent shooting on shots 16-23 feet away from the basket for his career. That number jumped to a remarkable 48 percent this past season. For context, Steve Nash shot 50 percent for the Lakers from that range. He may not be a great shooter overall, but Rondo's mid-range game is getting better. He can shoot (a little), Jay!

Draft class: 2003
Untrue commentary: "Darko and the Pistons in the Finals. One year." -Pistons fans
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Okay, so these two Pistons fans actually got that right. The Pistons won the title the year after they drafted Darko Miličić second overall ahead of Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. But really, the Pistons won in spite of Darko, who averaged 4.7 minutes per game during the regular season, and only appeared in eight playoff games, scoring one point all playoffs. The "Darko sucks" guy in the suit at the end of the video HAD to have been from the future.

Draft class: 2004
Untrue commentary: "He [Emeka Okafor] may make Orlando regret this [picking Dwight Howard over Okafor]." -Jay Bilas
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Statistically, Emeka Okafor's best season was his rookie campaign. He's basically regressed in every major category since then. On the flip side, Dwight Howard has become the best center in basketball and took the Magic to the NBA Finals once. What are the Magic supposed to regret besides not building a team around Howard?

Draft class: 1987
Untrue commentary: "There are people who compare him to Dennis Rodman, the Detroit Pistons' rookie." -NBA television moderator
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Considering Dennis Rodman was one of the NBA's all-time great rebounders, hair stylists, and foreign diplomats, we're gonna take a leap and say that Scottie Pippen was never anything like Rodman. For starters, Pippen can score baskets, dribble, and pass.

Draft class: 2009
Untrue commentary: "He can protect the rim for you...He blocks and changes shots, and he does so without fouling." -Jay Bilas
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For his career, Thabeet has averaged more fouls per game (2) than blocked shots (.9). *drops mic*

Draft class: 2006
Untrue commentary: "He's Dwyane Wade, baby!" -Dick Vitale
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In retrospect, it looks like Randy Foye ending up being... just Randy Foye. A career back-up point guard, Foye has never sniffed D-Wade levels. He's a bust, baby!