Today's Von Wafer Update
From Florida:
At least one Seminole wasn't surprised when Von Wafer was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday.
Irving Thomas, a Lakers scout who played two seasons at FSU...said Wafer made believers of the Lakers, including general manager Mitch Kupchak, during a Friday morning workout. Wafer made 20-straight jump shots in one drill according to Irving, who played one season with the Lakers....
Irving, who resides in South Florida, saw FSU play three games last season. Wafer missed one of those games because of a suspension.
"He had some trouble during the season," Irving said. "We knew Von had some issues. But the background checks and interview were outstanding. All the feedback was extremely favorable"....
Yet while Thomas embraced the decision, it was panned by the L.A. Times.
"The Lakers have never been known to be masters of the draft, and this proves that again," went its online draft analysis. "It's hard to know what current boss Mitch Kupchak was thinking here. Wafer is a marginal prospect at best who, while very good in high school, did little to show he could improve in college"....
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