Darrell Arthur’s Wild Ride at the 2008 NBA Draft

As the NBA Draft started last night, the story was Derrick Rose vs. Michael Beasley with a little Heat mixed in. As the evening ended, though, two stories captivated draft devotees. First, the Trade of Extraordinarily Bad Contracts that moved Kevin Love from Memphis to Minnesota and O.J. Mayo vice versa before you could say “Wonder GMs Unite: Form of Inexplicable Trade!”

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

However, we come to you with the story of one Darrell Arthur, whose night had more twists and turns than a Disneyland “C” ticket ride. Rumors about his kidneys caused him to spend quality time in the Green Room, only to eventually be selected… and traded three times before dawn.
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