Does Joey Dorsey Know Something We Don't?

On the first day of the NBA pre-draft camp, former Memphis power forward Joey Dorsey was hoping to make headlines for his wonderful play. Mostly known as a one-dimensional type with a large frame that can play defense and rebound, Dorsey seems at best only a Ben Wallace-type player. In fact, the two even share a slight resemblance.
















At the camp, Dorsey believes he has plenty to show scouts, including a reliable jump shot, an ability to put the ball on the floor, and even a smooth passing touch. With regards to the Ben Wallace comparisons, the 6-9 forward believes he's "a way better scorer." His college resume doesn't support that; he was only the sixth leading scorer for the Memphis Tigers in his senior season, and scored a measly six points in two games at the Final Four.

In fact, Dorsey's claim to fame is probably a skirmish he had with a fan after a heated game against UAB in February. A fan badgered Dorsey for his troubled past for his past discretions in assault, and he promptly responded by going straight at him in the middle of the student section. That incident was just another reason to question the guy's character.

When it came time to make noise with his play, the beastly Dorsey instead shocked us all by giving the scoop about one of the NBA's most hotly contested debates. The hot topic surrounding June's Draft has been the dilemma concerning Chicago's top overall pick. At the moment, it seems nearly 50/50 between Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley. Each have their reasons to be drafted, and it appears that GM John Paxson has no idea who he wants. According to Dorsey, however, that topic of conversation has already been squashed.

Dorsey proclaimed to draft scouts that he's "got the inside" and that Beasley would be the one the Bulls would take with the top overall pick. He wouldn't reveal his sources or elaborate on the topic any further, but was assertive in his claim that the point guard that led him to the National Championship Game would fall to the Miami Heat at number two instead.

Even with a supposed "inside source," this is a ridiculous statement. Both Chicago GM John Paxson and Miami GM Randy Pfund vehemently deny that they have made their decision yet. With a little under a month left until they actually have to decide, there's no reason that the two most disappointing teams in the Eastern Conference should already know who they will pick. Dorsey needs to spend more of his time trying to work his way into the first round instead of making guarantees about something he knows nothing about.