Official Blazersedge Draft Thread Part 2
We pick up the draft at Pick 20.
20. Charlotte Bobcats (from Denver)-- Alexis Ajinca 7'1" C, France
21. New Jersey Nets (from Dallas)-- Ryan Anderson 6'10" F, Cal
22. Orlando Magic-- Courtney Lee 6'5" G, Western Kentucky
23. Utah Jazz-- Kosta Koufas 7'0" C, Ohio State
24. Seattle Supersonics-- Serge Ibaka 6'10" F, Congo
25. Houston Rockets-- Nicolas Batum 6'7" G, France
26. San Antonio Spurs-- George Hill 6'2" G, IUPUI
27. New Orleans Hornets for the PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS-- Baby Point Guard 27" PG, Not Yet In School (maybe next year) Darrell Arthur 6'9" PF, Kansas
28. Memphis Grizzlies-- Donte Greene 6'10" F, Syracuse
29. Detroit Pistons (to Seattle)-- D.J. White 6'9" PF, Indiana
30. Boston Celtics-- What is going on? Is that assistant commish drunk in the back or something? They're slapping him around and forcing coffee down his throat so he's ready for the second round? Ahhhhh...there we go. J.R. Giddens 6'5" SG, New Mexico
Note: I'll say this again later, I'm sure, but for you draft diehards...there's another trade coming. Tonight, tomorrow, July 1, it's going to happen. There is no way on earth we're keeping Lamarcus Aldridge, Channing Frye, Ike Diogu, and Darrell Arthur. That just can't happen. It's a critical mass of power forwards leading to massive implosion.
Update: Josh McRoberts is apparently part of the Indiana deal also.
NEW THREAD ALERT: We will start a new thread for the fast-moving second round and all of the hardy souls who follow it. Some of these trades ought to be announced officially then.
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"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT
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lol its pretty crazy here...
as you saw it play out in real time…. it seems both the augustin and the bayless deals were on the table… simultaneously…. i think we made the right choice….
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by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:24 PM PDT 0 recs
absolutely!
KP is the man with the plan see my comment below ;)
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by Idog1976 on
Jun 26, 2008 6:29 PM PDT
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1100 comments in an hour...
that’s gotta be a record or something.
We don't NEED the draft. -Mortimer 6/18
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Jun 26, 2008 6:25 PM PDT 0 recs
word is that mcroberts may be going too
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by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:25 PM PDT 0 recs
More roster space?
OK!
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by T Darkstar on
Jun 26, 2008 6:28 PM PDT
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Does anyone else enter into it from the Pacers end?
Or is the final form Rush+JJ+McBob = Bayless+Diogu?
Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.
by QualityPie on
Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT
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Heard nuttin' bout McRob?
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by Lizzy Lowblow on
Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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he's gone
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by Ben. on
Jun 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT
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WoW
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by Lizzy Lowblow on
Jun 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT
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That is it
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by Sabonis4Ever on
Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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thats the final deal
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by Ben. on
Jun 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT
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So what's our rotation look like?
This means either Bayless or Rudy are not going to be a starter.
Also, Blake and Sergio’s minutes shrink further.
by matthewcc on Jun 26, 2008 6:26 PM PDT 0 recs
#27
What do we do with #27 now?
Converting Sonics Fans...One Bitter Fan At A Time.
by S-dog on Jun 26, 2008 6:26 PM PDT 0 recs
Switching over here did speed us up a little.
I can read peoples posts now!
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"Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary." - Patrick McManus
by T Darkstar on Jun 26, 2008 6:29 PM PDT 0 recs
I love KP what a genius
Augustin will be a great PG. BUMP several slots
Joe Alexander is a great guy BUMP several slots
Westbrook is a quality player BUMP several slots
Of course these bumps in turn bumped Bayless down to where we can trade chump change for him, KP YOU SNEAKY SO and SO!!!
MWAHAHAHA
PRITCH SLAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP All teams between 4 and 12 got pritch slapped YOU FOOLS. MWAHAHAHAHAHAH
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by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:29 PM PDT 0 recs
Remember when Bayless was a top 5 lock
MWAHAHAHAHA Seattle you fools!
LMAO!
Miami just worked him out with Mayo as a possible #2 pick at least Riley has a brain. Can’t say that about GM’s picking at 4 thru 12.
Guaranteed Bayless is the best Guard after Mayo and Rose in this draft. BOOK IT!
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by Idog1976 on
Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT
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workouts
we didn’t even work out bayless. thats ballsy
by bluthbanana on
Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT
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NOOO Josh McRoberts, NOOOO!!!
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
by ColeFitz on Jun 26, 2008 6:30 PM PDT 0 recs
LOL
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by Ben. on
Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT
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Lakers.
There – I did it.
Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.
by QualityPie on
Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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I'm reporting you...
"Beards--they grow on you"
by prezofdeath on
Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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Bayless did not work out for the Blazers
WTF?
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by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:30 PM PDT 0 recs
KP is a genius
Question not the KP. I wanted Bayless after Rose and Mayo another slam dunk!
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by Idog1976 on
Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT
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There was the Golden State Multi-team workout.
Probably saw him there.
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by T Darkstar on
Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT
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I think that was for lower picks
Perhaps not for Bayless, who figured to go #6 at worst?
by Mortimer on
Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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Also
he didn’t work out for us because he thought (like anyone who was paying attention BEFORE the hype noticed) that he was a lock for top 10. So he didn’t want to hurt his stock and work out for Blazers.
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by Idog1976 on
Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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I see him bonding with Rudy
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by Sabonis4Ever on
Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT
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moving mcbob is the right thing to do
love it
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by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT 0 recs
Who will grow a fake-chin-line beard now?
BLZRS FRVR
by nightbluefruit on
Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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I don't think KP needed to see Bayless in person
Sounded like he’d already scouted him, knew his personality and that he’d fit in.
by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT 0 recs
We finally have roster spots this year
Petteri has a chance to get onboard and we can look to grab someone else.
by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT 0 recs
Behind Bayless and Blake?
He’s the new Sergio! So what do we do with Sergio?
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by T Darkstar on
Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT
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There have been hints Sergio is pouting
If so, he may be gone soon. I presume Blake is here through his contract, simply because he’s such a stable reliable player (even at a lower level than the great PG’s)
by Timmay! on
Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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The more I think about it
The mroe and more excited I am about Bayless. He will be awesome next to Roy, and a rotation with Rudy will be SAH-WEET.
And then ya got pure solidness with Blake. Cant beat it.
by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT 0 recs
So ture!
Our depth is crazy! Tons of flexibility. I couldn’t be happier.
by PoliSam on
Jun 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT
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Can’t believe we got bayless without workout….i guess KP was confident and didn’t want to spill the beans
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by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT 0 recs
Mcbob
He now gets a chance to become the INdiana more than Victory Cigar, plus we shouldn’t feel bad for him… HE”S GOING HOME!!!!!!!
Michael....Tell them what they've won!!!!!!!....... *iinsert reference to a baseketball game*
by Blazerhopeful on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT 0 recs
Indiana Josh
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by Lizzy Lowblow on
Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM PDT
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bayless is an amazing pickup for us
really really really happy with this so far
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by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT 0 recs
I couldn't agree more
Bayless was target #3 on my board after Rose and Mayo. And look we didn’t have to give up even one of our fabulous 3 forwards Frye, Outlaw and Martell.
:)
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by Idog1976 on
Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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So Bayless is still paid at his draft position, right?
Just curious.
by grimc on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT 0 recs
Yes, but I heard that OJ Mayo
Is going to get a little extra under the table.
by pualo on
Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM PDT
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Yes.
That’s one reason Minnie forced the Roy/Foye thingy two years ago.
They wanted Foye the whole time anyway, so by picking Roy (and forcing a Blazers trade),
they not only got a taste of SPAM, they go to pay their guy (Foye) less than if they had taken him at 6.
Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.
by QualityPie on
Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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Minny wasn't that smart
It was, in fact, KP who Pritchslapped both the T-Wolves and Rockets in that situation. They had a deal already set for Minnesota to take Roy at 6 and Houston to take Foye at 8, and then swap Roy for Foye and Luther Head. They both expected KP to take Rudy Gay at 7. KP got wind of it, and screwed it up by trading with Boston for the 7, taking Foye there, then telling Minny that if they wanted their guy, we wanted Roy for Foye and cash.
Boom. Outta Here.
PRITCHSLAP!
Jerry Sloan is a complete and total smeg head.
by GustyJ on
Jun 26, 2008 10:37 PM PDT
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Darrel Arthur
Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."
by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM PDT 0 recs
Who is going to pick Jordan?
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by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM PDT 0 recs
no we're getting darrel aurthur
Leaving this blank 'til I think of something funny
by Zaron5551 on
Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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Bayless looked bummed about the trade...
I would have thought he’d be happy to not go to Indiana. Maybe he’s worried about playing time.
by matthewcc on Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM PDT 0 recs
I hoped
It was just him bummed about falling so low.
by Mortimer on
Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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Or having to wear the Indy hat for any more than 10 seconds.
Trail Blazers are really cool
by Outlaw is Rejector on
Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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tough night for him ... he probably thought he was top 4
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by Ben. on
Jun 26, 2008 6:36 PM PDT
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TIMMAYYY !!!
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Jun 26, 2008 6:39 PM PDT
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Tonite The Nite
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by Lizzy Lowblow on
Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT
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Hopefully
He eventually soon realizes what a great situation he’s coming into. He could start right away for us, maybe.
by Mortimer on
Jun 26, 2008 6:37 PM PDT
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give him 24 hours
and a phone call from BROY
he’ll be good :)
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by Ben. on
Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM PDT
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Just dream of flipping the ball up to Oden
Man, what a steal to get Bayless…
by Mortimer on
Jun 26, 2008 6:39 PM PDT
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this is best case scenario
of reasonable options
this is fantastic
A+ and i’m hearing we are just getting started…..
diogu might be moving again
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by Ben. on
Jun 26, 2008 6:40 PM PDT
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Here it comes!
Blake + Ike for Devin Harris!
Trade Freeland!
by rockingharder on
Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT
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He was just bummed about not being picked 4 like all the mocks has
been saying for week.s
by pualo on
Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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Brandon Rush looked more bummed to be honest.
At least we don't have Zito's contract.
by ColeFitz on
Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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Well he said he had just found out about it
And he’s afraid of rain
by Blazersaurus on
Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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KOPONEN
The new Human Victory Cigar!
Trade Freeland!
by rockingharder on Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT 0 recs
Word
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