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James Gist knew he would

feliduca — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:42:25 -0400

James Gist knew he would face some questions as he hopped from one job interview to another in the last month.

One of the most difficult came as a surprise to the well-traveled Maryland graduate.

"The hardest is 'Where did you just come from?'" Gist said earlier this week as he waited to catch a flight from Milwaukee to Detroit. "It's like, 'Man, I have to stop and think for a second. Was I in Miami? No, I was in [Portland, Ore.] No, I was in Cleveland.' They just go day after day."

Welcome to life as a projected second-round NBA Draft pick. The 6-foot-8 forward doesn't enjoy the luxuries of the lottery-bound Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley, one-and-done college stars who can safely guess among two or three - at most - potential destinations when commissioner David Stern strides to the podium Thursday night.

There is no such certainty for Gist. Instead, he attended the league's predraft camp in Orlando, Fla., last month. He has spent the last two weeks on the road, bouncing from workout to workout.

Among the stops: Houston; San Antonio; Sacramento, Calif.; Chicago; Portland, Ore.; Cleveland; Toronto; and Milwaukee. Less than a week ago, Boston called to arrange a workout less than 36 hours before the draft.

All could be destinations for Gist, who is listed among the final 10 picks on several mock drafts. NBAdraft.net projects him as the 51st pick to Dallas, while Draft Express (54th to Houston) and Collegehoops.net (58th to the Los Angeles Lakers) also have him being selected.

Gist also could go undrafted, which NBA assistant director of scouting Ryan Blake said could play to his favor.

"The benefit of not getting drafted is he may have more than one team calling," said Blake, who anticipates Gist either going in the second round or not being picked at all. "He'll have a choice to see what team or teams that he could play for in the summer. Even if he doesn't get drafted, it isn't the end-all for opportunities to get into the league."

Gist's strength is his athleticism, a trait he gradually tapped into more while at Maryland. The rim-rocking dunks and authoritative blocked shots were plentiful, but Gist also displayed increased shooting range as a senior.

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NBA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:48:42 -0400

I don't think that this issue should have any effect on his draft status. So many players abuse drugs abuse women and generally abused themselves that this incident we won't stand out at all.

Ty Law

Tarheel — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:50:36 -0400

Ty made a mistake as most poeple do from time to time. I think he is a person that will do what is right most of the time. He is in college, how many kids in college drink under the age of 21? I think most of them, it is part of the college experince. How about all those college spring break parties, kids under 21 are drinking and doing unspeakable wild acts and will be future CEO's, doctors and law makers. you people need to look in mirrow before calling someone a bum. Ty Lawson is not a bum, he's a kid that has a bright future a head of him.

Ty Law

Visitor — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:06:06 -0400

Will this hurt his chances? Be real, this is the NBA, National Bum Association, he'll fit right in and be welcomed with open arms. He'll then be instructed how to cover his body with ugly tatoos, show his rear to his coach and how to jump in the stands to fight fans who.."dis him"..

The question is, what was he

Jason — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:15:56 -0400

The question is, what was he driving? That'll tell you if he has hired an agent or not.

Not so fast - he blew BELOW

Visitor — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:15:50 -0400

Not so fast - he blew BELOW the legal limit (less than .08). He was arrested for a violation he probably wasn't aware of - driving after consuming ANY amount of alcohol while beneath the age of 21. I can't say how this relatively minimal amount of alcohol affected his driving or his judgment. Generally, though, I wish more adults behaved as Ty may have done - if they drink, to do so responsibly.

Are you kidding...?

Visitor — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:38:09 -0400

Let's remember...the NBA is a professional sports league which allows three positive tests for marijuana before imposing sanctions on a player. The league is notorious for such silliness as trying to impose a "dress code" while continually turning a blind eye to its players' off-court behavior. Unless his agent is a moron, this incident will have absolutely no impact on his NBA prospects. Anyone remember Latrell Sprewell? If choking your coach doesn't even get you a slap on the wrist, what possible effect could a DWI have on a kid who is not even in the league yet?

Ty's Lawson's an idiot.

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:37:56 -0400

Ty's Lawson's an idiot.

JJ JJ JJ!!!

Visitor — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:18:19 -0400

Let's not forget JJ Reddick's driving issues prior to his entering the NBA! Let's be thankful that no one was hurt. Let's remember these are "kids" helping these schools make "BIG" MONEY more than the average graduate student egghead!!!

Go Back To Scool Ty,

blaze — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:12:51 -0400

Go Back To Scool Ty, Please!!!!!

He should probably hire that

Visitor — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:21:40 -0400

He should probably hire that agent, he is better suited for the NBA than college basketball..

Does this hurt Ty Lawson's chances on getting drafted?

mwilliam — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:48:36 -0400

Does getting arrested hurt Ty Lawsons chances for making the NBA?