Jerebko Almost a Bobcat

•Jerebko came within one pick of being a Charlotte Bobcat. Jerebko’s agent was calling teams picking in the mid 30s to encourage them to pass on Jerebko because Charlotte, choosing 40th, gave him a guarantee that they would commit a roster spot to him this season. The Pistons wouldn’t give any guarantees, but also wouldn’t be cowed into passing on Jerebko with the 39th pick. Charlotte then took 6-foot-9 forward Derrick Brown of Xavier, who is averaging 8.3 minutes, 3.3 points and 1.0 rebound in four games.