P.J. Hairston

P.J. Hairston went in the First Round of last night's NBA Draft going #26 to the Miami Heat. He was then traded to the Charlotte Hornets for their #24 pick, Connecticutt Point Guard Shabazz Napier, and the Hornets also received the Heat's pick at #55 and a future second round pick. It was believed by most of the draft experts that Hairston would go in the first round based largely on his individual workouts for teams before the draft and how he performed in last season's NBA Developmental League. He averaged 21.8 points a game for the Texas Legends after he was decalred ineligible by the NCAA. He is expected to challenge current Hornets Shooting Guard and ex-Duke Blue Devil Gerald Henderson for playing time this season. Hairston has more size, he is listed at 6'5" and 228 pounds, and is a more physical player than Henderson. He can finish at the basket and can withstand the contact. I am excited to see what Hairston can do at the NBA level.