By Daniel Song
Recent event have cast some doubts on Yi’s ranking in the 2007 NBA Draft set to be unveiled in 3 days. Almost universally deemed a top 10 draft pick, there are several moves done by Yi’s agent Dan Fegan that defy what conventional agent would do for a high potential client. By not letting Yi get measurements in the Pre-draft camp and holding him back potential interest from the Bucks, one cannot help to wonder the logic of these recent moves. It might trigger some insecurity that team managers might have against Yi as the see these moves as a way of hiding something that might hinder his potential. However, Fegan might be going what he’s doing for a rational, profit-driven motive. The reason for Yi’s unwillingness to get drafted by the Bucks might have a simple, straightforward explanation. Yi seem happily settled into his California lifestyle as he rolls around town in his shiny SUV and playing pickup games at UCLA. And the large Asian community in Southern California is sure to make Yi into a marketing gem. Or maybe are already talks behind closed doors that we’ve been clueless about and that a team has already made Yi the future of their franchise a la Yao. Where ever he may land in 3 days is anyone guess. But one can be rest assured that he will land in a team that fits him well and will be able to nurture his boundless potential. The sky is the limit for this special 19 year old!
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