Tonight is the night that the top college players in the country dream about: the 2011 NBA Draft. Starting at 7 PM in Newark, New Jersey, 30 teams will call out the names of tomorrow's superstars. All in Eagles Nation will be watching with bated breath as we eagerly wait to hear the name of Vlad Moldoveanu. Hell, we don't even care if they pronounce it right this time.
So this is a reminder to flip on ESPN at 7 PM tonight, cross your fingers, and root for Vlad. He gave us a year and a half of some of the best basketball I've ever seen, so let's make sure to give him a few hours of our time tonight. If every NBA team makes the mistake of not picking him, then we all know he's going to have an incredible career in Europe. Still, there's that glimmer of hope that the greatest Romanian player since Gheorghe Mureşan will have his chance to shine at the highest level.
If you haven't read it yet, make sure to check out the The Washington Time's piece on Vlad's quest to find employment in the NBA.
Finally, I'll put my money where my mouth is and pledge that if Vlad is chosen by the Wizards, I'm buying season tickets tomorrow. You hear that, Wizards? Good.
Here's to you, Vlad. Impale 'em!
IMPAAAAAALED,
Josh
Not a snow-ball's chance in hell.
ReplyDeleteThe only chance that matters today is that there IS a chance. Let's put statistics and probability aside for a few hours and just root for Vlad.
ReplyDeleteThank you Josh! Appreciate it! Don't stop believing right? I loved my time at AU and it was probably one of the best decision of my life to transfer here. Once and eagle always an eagle.
ReplyDeleteHi Vlad -- Thanks for giving us exciting, hardworking and fun basketball . . .watching your game improve, and seeing you represent American University (and easily holding your own!) at the recent spring All-Star contests was particularly gratifying. We all wish you the best where ever you play and whatever life brings you . . .
ReplyDeleteAre any of you AU Hoops contributors in the DC area this summer? I was hoping someone could get over to the Kenner League at Georgetown to watch the AU players compete in the summer league and see how we stack up. The schedule is here..http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/gu/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2011-kenner-league-sched.pdf and I know we have players on two teams for sure. Town Tavern and DCX. Maybe other teams too.
ReplyDeleteHave you paid HC70 the fee due and owing to him for referencing Vlad as the "Impaler"?
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