It had the feeling of a first draft, perhaps a little too heavy with imagery of marathon-running and sunshine.

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As such, guards have historically been seen as heavy-footed lumberers who could be easily unearthed in the draft's later rounds.

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The first draft of his report, last August, drew heavy fire.

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Later this spring, Davis, who turned 19 in March, is widely expected to be the first pick taken in the 2012 NBA draft, departing college for millions of dollars and the heavy uniform of a woebegone franchise.

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