SU is behind – sorry for the radio silence.  A lot to comment on.  First, the NBA Draft:

• SU watches a lot of college basketball – especially the Big Ten and virtually all of the Michigan games.  The problem is that even after consuming a lot of games, I must admit that I still don’t know most of the players drafted in the 1st round of the NBA draft due to the “one and done” scenario.  Let’s be honest: this really is not a good system.  How can fans get attached to these players?
• SU had read about the Knicks #1 pick from France before the draft.  Sounds like he has long arms, actually would like to play in the triangle offense (joining a group of 2 if you count Phil Jackson) and is 18 years old.  Point guard of the future?  Perhaps but this will likely take a while.  Assuming they keep Porzingis which SU is sure they will, they could be fun to watch and grow over time.  SU believes that Phil Jackson was sending a message to KP letting him know who the boss was but will not trade him.  Fact: KP will be here longer than Phil Jackson who will be run out of town a  year from now.  Dolan had good intentions but Jackson is a dinosaur at this point and not every coach is a good executive (except for Greg Popovich).
• SU does not have a problem with this pick even though the Kentucky kid was still on the board.  Of course, time will tell but I like the international players – they actually have an interest in passing the ball.
• The D’Angelo Russell trade to the Nets has me concerned about Jeremy Lin’s future.  I think they can play together in the backcourt but it would be a shame if that’s not the plan.  The NBA is a business – bottom line – and there are no guarantees – unless you are Carmelo Anthony.

Speaking of Melo, there are more and more stories percolating out there about a contract buyout.  SU says GO FOR IT!  This is addition by subtraction.  It’s unimportant that you get anything for him.  Just move him and move on.  It’s only money.

As for the Yankees, the wheels are officially coming off the bus.  The ineffectiveness of the starters has put Adam Warren on the DL.  The injury to Chapman made Tyler Clippard an important piece and he has been really bad.  He needs a fresh start somewhere else.  The Hicks injury won’t be fatal assuming Ellsbury can come back now.  Gardner has cooled as expected.  Pineda has always been a riddle wrapped in an enigma and is oh so frustrating.  CC is starting to throw but the holes are showing.

SU says you can’t project this team’s record out – too many question  marks.  But this season is playing with house money and they should continue to bring up the youngsters.  The waiving of Chris Carter was a mercy move – only Cashman was blind to that decision.  They really need a left-handed bat which Bird should provide if he can stay healthy for 4 days in a row.  SU continues to hang in with them and you should as well.

The Mets are an interesting story.  No need to rush into breaking up the team.  SU is ok with waiting until mid-July before pulling the plug.

Question for the intergalactic subscriber base: how do you explain the up-tick in the number of home runs and the number of 95 mph+ relievers?  Is juicing back?  SU says no but some believe it is.  Thoughts?