LA Times writer Lonnie White has an article on Trevor Ariza today. The piece highlights how Ariza was the only one who truly believed he was making the right decision by declaring for the draft. I know I thought he was nuts. White also includes a quote from Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy reciting a laundry list of great aspects to Ariza's game - of course the Clips had two chances to draft Ariza and passed both times. Some of Ben Howland's comments also are included. You might want to compare this piece with a story in the OC Register on Ariza that came out in February.

As I write this, Ariza is perfect shooting the ball against the Lakers: 3-3 from the field and 4-4 from the line. The guy looks as explosive and athletic as ever. He also appears excessively skinny - perhaps Mike Sweetney has been stealing Ariza's meal money. It looks like Ariza is attending the Tayshaun Prince school of bodybuilding.