"If we took a (Jrue) Holiday, come on, let's celebrate"

Unusual to reference a Madonna song on an NBA Draft site but hey, it happens. And which ever team selects Jrue Holiday might just have reason to celebrate. Holiday had a forgettable collage career. One season, few highlights and lots of mistakes. But in his last few games he showed a glimpse of something more. A flash of potential, like a lightbulb finally went off in his head and the game slowed down and became easy again.

It's tempting to compare Holiday to last years surprise rookie Russell Westbrook but that's taking it too far. At 6,4 Holiday has exceptional size for a point guard prospect and his strength and athleticism give him enough size to match up with NBA 2's. Physically he is built along the lines of Rodney Stuckey, Randy Foye, Billups and the above mentioned Westbrook.

The lingering questions about his passion and his feel for the game will fade come draft day. Some GM in the top 15 picks will envision Holiday as a future star and pick him. And if he works hard and studies hard Holiday will come around and give his city reason to celebrate.