So, how about that NBA draft, huh? We saw some crazy things, and some predictable things. All in all, it was a decent night, and the NBA's last hurrah before the lockout hits and renders us all depressed by 4 hour long baseball games.

But for now, let's reflect on the night that was. It's our last basketball for a while, so we should make it last.

Let's first talk about the most surprising parts of the draft. It's obvious almost no one expected Cleveland to draft Tristan Thompson, and for good reason. For all his athleticism and blocks, he's still a relatively short, skinny power forward. But the aforementioned athleticism and shot blocking ability make him an intriguing prospect. He may never be an All Star, but you can see why he was selected.

The severe drop of Brandon Knight and Kemba Walker was also unexpected. At one point or another, they were each considered a consensus top 5 pick, and the fact that they weren't drafted until the mid-lottery probably took many by surprise. And dropping wasn't necessarily beneficial for them. Although Walker will go to a team with some nice pieces around him in Charlotte, Knight is headed to a dysfunctional Pistons team In turmoil. He's still got the physical tools to make it work, but in that organization, it'll be tough.

A more personal surprise was the Raptors choice of Jonas Valanciunas. If you were following the draft on Twitter, you may have seen the reaction by Raptors fans, almost unanimously negative. I myself was shocked and kind of dismayed. But when I stopped and thought about the pick, it started to make sense. Everything I've ever read about Jonas has attested to his work ethic, motor, love for the game, and defensive instincts. Those are qualities Toronto sorely lacks. He may not be able to come over till next year, but with many draft experts projecting him as the best player of the draft class, I think he's worth it.

The rest of the draft, while not uneventful, was a tad predictable. The Spurs found a few diamonds in the rough, the Suns drafted the lesser of a set of collegiate siblings, and Portland made some smart deals. It was both a way to stave off the lockout and reminder of impending doom. We can only hope that both sides figure out a workable solution quickly. I want basketball and I want it soon. Who's with me?