The 2006 draft never felt right to me
In late February, Toronto hires Italian Bryan Colangelo - the son of one of the most influential men in American basketball - to run their franchise
Colangelo hires Maurizo Gherardini, a fellow Italian who's some big deal over in Italy/Europe to be his right-hand man
In May, Sky Italia - which broadcasts NBA games in Italy - launches their first ever HD
Also in May, the Raptors are awarded the 1st pick, despite having the 5th best odds
In June, Toronto selects Italian Andrea Bargnani with the 1st overall pick
Even if you don't believe in conspiracies, you have to admit that is kinda sketchy
I wonder if the NBA secured any major new TV deals in Australia in the months before Milwaukee jumped from 6th to 1st and selected Bogut