It has been four years since Adam Morrison was drafted third overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. He was selected before Brandon Roy, Rudy Gay and J.J. Redick. When you take a look at what Morrison had accomplished prior to entering the league, it becomes clear why he went so early in the 2006 draft.
Morrison played three seasons at Gonzaga University. During his junior year he average 28.1 points per game on 50% shooting including 43% from beyond the three point line. He also averaged 5.5 rebounds per game. He showed throughout the year that he possessed the ability to score at will. That season would be his last as a Bulldog.
Heading into the draft Morrison had a lot going for him. He was 6'8, clearly had NBA range, consistently shot well and had a motor that never seemed to idle. There were a lot of doubters who did not buy his stock. Their reasons were the same that are applied to most American-born white players. They are not athletic enough to compete in today's NBA.
Nevertheless, the Bobcats used their lottery pick on the sharpshooter. During the '06-07 season Morrison put up r ...
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