MattStark's Blog

You know the old saying, you gotta bet Big to win Big?

That's exactly what the Memphis Grizzlies did in Thursday's NBA Draft, when landing O.J. Mayo and Darrell Arthur in a pair of trades.

Other than Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley, OJ is generally regarded as 3rd potential superstar in this class.

And the Grizz got him.

Did they take a risk? Sure. Kevin Love I believe will be a very solid pro- a 15 point, 9 rebound guy, night in and night out. The Grizz will also miss the outside shooting, and leadership of Mike Miller.

However, while I certainly appreciate what Mike did on and off the floor during his 4 and a half year run in Memphis, the time was right to move him.

Throw Mayo in with Mike Conley, and Rudy Gay and you've got a pretty talented young core to build around.

Adding Darrell Arthur, a 6-9 power forward from Kansas-- who should have been a lottery pick, if not for an unwarranted medical issue-- and that's just icing on the cake.

So whaddya think Grizz fans? Did the draft exceed your expectations? Are you back on board and feeling the love for the hometown team?