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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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President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:23 PM PDT   0 recs

Tenth

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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….

"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.

by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:24 PM PDT   0 recs

absolutely!

KP is the man with the plan see my comment below ;)

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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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Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

"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 6:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Heard nuttin' bout McRob?

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

he's gone

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by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

WoW

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That is it

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

thats the final deal

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by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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!

One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season

Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

"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

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

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!

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

workouts

we didn’t even work out bayless. thats ballsy

by bluthbanana on Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

Dave

Can I curse? COME ON!

I’m kidding, of course. This is awesome :D

by damir on Jun 26, 2008 6:30 PM PDT   0 recs

LOL

"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.

by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

I'm reporting you...

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bayless did not work out for the Blazers

WTF?

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

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!

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

There was the Golden State Multi-team workout.

Probably saw him there.

One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season

Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

"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 6:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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.

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

moving mcbob is the right thing to do

love it

"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.

by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT   0 recs

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?

One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season

Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

"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 6:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

I

Can’t believe we got bayless without workout….i guess KP was confident and didn’t want to spill the beans

"Beards--they grow on you"

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

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

bayless is an amazing pickup for us

really really really happy with this so far

"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.

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.

:)

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

KP = genius so far

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath 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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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?

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

tough night for him ... he probably thought he was top 4

"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.

by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

TIMMAYYY !!!

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tonite The Nite

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

give him 24 hours

and a phone call from BROY

he’ll be good :)

"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.

by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Yeah it was.

Thanks, KP!

Trade Freeland!

by rockingharder on Jun 26, 2008 6:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.

by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 6:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

My stars!

KP is amazing…

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 6:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

KOPONEN

The new Human Victory Cigar!

Trade Freeland!

by rockingharder on Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT   0 recs

Word

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs