Brad Boyd

[Turbine]

Brad is due for his monster game this year.

[bigearl]

I just read on another board that the Hornets had Brad Boyd and 3 other players in today fot a workout leading up to the NBA draft. I never would have thought that he was good enough to even get looked at by an NBA team. But hey, I wish him the best. Can anyone confirm that this is true?

[Turbine]

Don't know, but If Brad has his shooting touch from his Jr. year he might be able to turn some heads.

[raginbballfan]

OMG!!! As a huge fan of this guy I hope that it's true and I hope that he makes a good impression on the hornets team and coaches. I always felt he had the potential to get his foot in that door. All the best to you Brad!!!

[raginbballfan]

It is true. Although this particular site (http://www.hornets247.com/) doesn't speak too favorably of him.

[Cajun Express]

Originally posted by raginbballfan
It is true. Although this particular site (http://www.hornets247.com/) doesn't speak too favorably of him.

definately a walk on. there are only two rounds in the nba and brad boyd resume does not justify making him one of what 64 top players.

[bigearl]

That website's assesment of Boyd seems accurate and fair. I don't think he'll be drafted, but maybe the NBA-DL is an option. You never know. Was it last year that former LSU guy Ronald Dupree was signed by the Bulls, came in and turned some heads? Good luck, Brad, we're all rooting for ya'!!!!!

[raginbballfan]

I've said it before. The DL is a totally respectable route to the NBA. Not every player is ready right out of college. If he needs to develop his skill a little more I hope that someone with a good eye sees his potential and at least gives him that chance. It would be so cool to see a Ragin' Cajun work his way up to the league.

[raginbballfan]

Just an idea of what Brad thought about his workout.

http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/quotes_040601.html

[NewsCopy]

Originally posted by raginbballfan
Just an idea of what Brad thought about his workout.

http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/quotes_040601.html

BRAD BOYD – 6-6, 195 lbs.
University of Louisiana – Lafayette

(on how the workouts went)
It went pretty good. From this experience, I know I need to get a little bit better with conditioning. It was a tough workout. It’s the NBA, so it’s the real deal. It’s a great experience and I’m just happy to be here.

(on getting the workout with the Hornets)
I’ve got a pretty good agent. He made some contacts. Got a few of my college films out, a couple of games I did pretty well in. I’m a shooter and everybody needs a shooter on their team so they brought me in and I worked out.

(on if shooting is his biggest strength)
Yeah, that’s definitely it. I’m not the fastest guy and I’m not going to jump the highest but I know the game of basketball and I can shoot so that pretty much equals out my strengths and weaknesses so that helps me out a lot.

(on being local)
Me and my ex-center from ULL we come to a lot of games out here and it’s just a great atmosphere. I like how they play music during the game. I wish they did that for college. It’s just relaxes you more out there. I’m amazed just looking at Baron Davis (who was shooting at the other end of the court) over there so I look up to those guys and it’s a great experience.