Ex-Cat Harrellson Talking Big For An NBA Newbie

June 27th, 2011 01:09 PM║ Posted By: John Pennington ║ Permalink ║ Schools: Kentucky
Tags: Josh Harrellson, NBA, New York Knicks, SEC

In the run-up to last week’s NBA draft, there wasn’t a lot of talk about ex-Kentucky big man Josh Harrellson. When he was drafted 45th overall by the New York Knicks, the eyebrows of more than a few SEC fans were raised.

But while hoops fans might have been surprised to see Harrellson drafted, the former Wildcat is talking like a man who feels he belongs:

“I’m going to protect my stars. Amar’e, Carmelo, if someone getting rough with them, I’m going to protect them. I’m going to make my presence felt. They’ll know I’m there.”

A hat tip to KentuckySportsRadio.com for finding that quote.

So basically Harrellson sees his role as that of an enforcer, a cementhead, a goon. Sounds like the New York Rangers should’ve drafted him rather than the Knicks.

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