Hayward 30th pick in first round!

[NersEllenson]

Congrats to Lazar - couldn't happen to a better person than Zar.  Well deserved, and glad all of his hard work paid off..especially with guranteed first round contract too.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Congrats, Lazar!

Missed the ESPN draft taking the wife and daughter to dinner. what did they say about him?

[wadefan#1]

Good luck in Minnesota

[mr.MUskie]

CONGRATS, 'ZAR!!  YOU DESERVE IT!!

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Awesome for Lazar AND...as a bonus...went WAAAAY before Harangody!

[SaveOD238]

Judging by the T-wolves current roster, Lazar should be able to wear his #32 still...unless he wants #24 like he did at the beginning of his MU career.  both #s are available

[ChicosBailBonds]

I'm figuring Crean has already been interviewed by Katz and taken full credit for Lazar's position as a first rounder. Definately used his well connected NBA contacts.

Do you need my address to pay off the bet?

[GGGG]

Lazar HaywardSenior F Marquette

RealGM Analysis: Hayward can score a little bit, but he is one of those wings who has a best case scenario of 13th man.

Read more: http://realgm.com/?1277432932822#ixzz0rpOqOPlZ

RealGm analysis of Hayward...makes me angry

No need to be angry.  He's in a position to prove these guys wrong.

[mugrad99]

Do you need my address to pay off the bet?

Just send it to the University of Michigan Alumni Association

[PBRme]

Listening to the draft on ESPN radio last night and Doug Gottlieb referred to Zar as a "true warrior"

[T-Bone]

Couldn't happen to a better kid. 

[AlumKCof93]

Here's Decourcy's review of the Wizards pick of Lazar:

30. Washington Wizards (traded to Minnesota): Lazar Hayward, SF, Marquette. The Wizards ended the first round the way they began it: with a terrific pick of a high-character winner. Hayward is a dicey proposition from a position standpoint. He was a power forward throughout his college career, but he can shoot, plays aggressively and finds a way to make an impact. Whether he's fluid enough to flourish seems debatable.



Read more: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/article/2010-06-24/nba-draft-mike-decourcys-first-round-analysis?obref=obnetwork#ixzz0rsSADSLJ

[wyoMUfan]

I was jumping around the house when I saw his name come up, what a surprise!
GO LAZAR

[Funky Cold Medina]

Congratulations Lazar!  Extremely proud of his accomplishments!

[mosarsour]

I was jumping around the house when I saw his name come up, what a surprise!
GO LAZAR

+1...plus it took me completely off guard. As soon as I heard his name, I went hysterical! Love that kid. He's earned it.

[Brewtown Andy]

+1...plus it took me completely off guard. As soon as I heard his name, I went hysterical!

My wife and I shouted so loud when Stern said "Lazar" that our 6 year old ran over and told us to be quiet because there's no shouting in the house.

[groove]

I wonder how many of the players picked in the 30th position over the last decade actually made the opening day roster. I know David Lee was picked 30th a few years back, but I would guess that less than 50% of the players picked 30th ever play in the NBA.

[GGGG]

Here are the #30 picks since the addition of the Charlotte Bobcats as the 30th team.  Not a stellar bunch.

2009 - Christian Eyenga (Cavs)
2008 - J. R. Giddens (Celtics)
2007 - Petteri Koponen (76ers)
2006 - Joel Freeland (Blazers)
2005 - David Lee (Knicks)
2004 - Forfeited by Wolves

[hoyasincebirth]

Congrats to Hayward and to Marquette.

[groove]

Here are the #30 picks since the addition of the Charlotte Bobcats as the 30th team.  Not a stellar bunch.

2009 - Christian Eyenga (Cavs)
2008 - J. R. Giddens (Celtics)
2007 - Petteri Koponen (76ers)
2006 - Joel Freeland (Blazers)
2005 - David Lee (Knicks)
2004 - Forfeited by Wolves

thanks for the info

[Brewtown Andy]

I wonder how many of the players picked in the 30th position over the last decade actually made the opening day roster. I know David Lee was picked 30th a few years back, but I would guess that less than 50% of the players picked 30th ever play in the NBA.

They all make the opening day roster because of the guaranteed contracts now.

[GGGG]

Not if they don't sign a contract...like Christian Eyenga.  He never signed with the Cavs.

[Brewtown Andy]

Not if they don't sign a contract...like Christian Eyenga.  He never signed with the Cavs.

How odd.

[Brewtown Andy]

I was listening to the podcast of Friday's Tony Kornheiser Show, and TK had Sam Smith on to talk about the draft.  Smith said that Lazar might be the biggest surprise of the whole first round.  Said he's not the best athlete around, but he's a really good basketball player.

[cheebs09]

I was hoping he would just be drafted. I figured he'd be middle of the second round but what happened last year made me pretty worried. After 4 years of watching him I should have known not to doubt Lazar. Congrats to him. Reading the tweets while watching that press conference it sounds like the fans already recognize what a great guy he is in the short time he's been there.