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Official Blazersedge Draft Thread: Second Round

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31.  Minnesota Timberwolves--  Nikola Pekovic  6'11" C, Montenegro

32.  Seattle Supersonics (for Detroit)-- Walter Sharpe  6'9" F, UAB

33.  Portland Trail Blazers--  Joey Dorsey  6'7" F, Memphis

34.  Minnesota Timberwolves  (to Miami)--  Mario Chalmers  6'2" G, Kansas

35.  Los Angeles Clippers--  DeAndre Jordan 6'11" C, Texas A+M

36.  Portland Trail Blazers--  Omer Asik  7'0 C, Turkey

37.  Milwaukee Bucks-- Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, UCLA

38.  Charlotte Bobcats-- Kyle Weaver  6'6" G, Washington State

39.  Chicago Bulls--  Sonny Weems  6'6 F, Arkansas

40.  New Jersey Nets--  Chris Douglas-Roberts 6'7" G, Memphis

41.  Indiana Pacers (to Toronto)-- Nathan Jawai 6'10" C, Australia

42.  Sacramento Kings--  Sean Singletary 6'0"  G, Virginia  

43.  Sacramento Kings--  Patrick Ewing Jr.  6'7" F, Georgetown

44.  Utah Jazz--  Ante Tomic  7'2" C, Croatia

45.  San Antonio Spurs--  Goran Dragic  6'4" G, Slovenia

46.  Seattle Supersonics (for Detroit)-- Trent Plaisted  6'10 F, BYU

47.  Washington Wizards--   Bill Walker  6'6" F, Kansas State

48.  Phoenix Suns-- Malik Hairston 6'6" F, Oregon

49.  Golden State Warriors--  Richard Hendrix 6'9"  F, Alabama

50.  Seattle Supersonics--  DeVon Hardin 6'10" C, USC

51.  Dallas Mavericks-- Shan Foster 6'5" Guard, Vanderbilt

52.  Miami Heat--  Darnell Jackson 6' F, Kansas

53.  Utah Jazz--  Tadija Dragicevic  F, Serbia

54.  Houston Rockets-- Maarty Leunen 6'8" F, Oregon

55.  Portland Trail Blazers (to Los Angeles Clippers for a second-rounder next year)--  Mike Taylor 6'2" G, Idaho Stampede (Iowa State)

56.  Seattle Supersonics--  Sasha Kaun 6'11"  C, Kansas

57. San Antonio Spurs--  James Gist  F, Maryland

58.  Los Angeles L*kers--   Yeah...the punks are going to hold the L*kers pick until after all the commercials, huh?  I guess there are important teams and not-so-important teams.  Like anybody from L.A. is actually watching to see who has a 2.5% chance to be the guy who hauls Kobe's luggage this year.  AND STOP ANNOUNCING TRADES THAT NOBODY GIVES A CRAP ABOUT! 

Oh, and their pick is Joe Crawford 6'4" G, Kentucky

Oh BLAH, BLAH!  Now they're doing the whole "What do the L*kers need to do to get back to the championship?" schtick.  GET OUT OF THE SAME CONFERENCE AS THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS, that's what!  Next pick please!

59.  Detroit Pistons--  Deron Washington 6'6" G, Virginia Tech

60.  Boston Celtics--  Semih Erden 7'1"  C, Turkey

LATEST NEWS ON THE TRADE:  Dorsey and Arthur for Batum.

NOTE:  You know what I've learned from commercials?  Nobody wants that Heiniken.  In fact they'd go a long way out of their way to get rid of it.

ANOTHER TRADE:  Portland trades that skanky D-League guy to the Clips for a second-rounder next year.

And that's all folks! Except for the analysis and fallout, of course.  I'm going to take a break and then come back with a recap and some thoughts.  Thanks for hanging with us.

--Dave

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First....... im on fire

I hope we take jordan with a second rounder

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:33 PM PDT   0 recs

CDR

We might have a chance to get Chris Douglas Roberts at 33!

by injung on Jun 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT   0 recs

That's what I'm guessing

It was very obvious that the Spurs wanted (and needed) Batnum.

by spencerbutte on Jun 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

very nice theory

definitely possible!!!!

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

by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

right

I guess we told Houston to take that player and they’d get a 2nd rounder for Arthur. Definitely swiped it from the spurs.

by BrailleTaser on Jun 26, 2008 7:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This is weird

On ESPN’s live draft chat they’re talking to Batum and they’re acting like he’s staying in Houston.

by injung on Jun 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT   0 recs

They're slow like that.

Remember the Bo/Travis Outlaw pictures?

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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 7:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

here's what Batum just said...

Matt Ruesler (St. Louis): Do you plan on staying in Europe for a while or coming here immediately?

Nicolas Batum: I will come play in the NBA immediately. I came into the draft to come play.

Converting Sonics Fans...One Bitter Fan At A Time.

by S-dog on Jun 26, 2008 7:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

2nd Round!

This is where the fun begins!

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 7:38 PM PDT   0 recs

Trade time

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

From NY Fans, I'd bet that it can't be published on this site.

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 7:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But we can hint...

................... it deals with David Stern and 2 of 3 of the following: farm animals, ice cream, reproductive activity.

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jun 26, 2008 7:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

twelveth

I’m wearin’ down

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:39 PM PDT   0 recs

Someone fill me in

What’s so good about CDR that has everyone excited? He slipped by me this season.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 7:39 PM PDT   0 recs

for one

an easy to type name

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ESPN on Batum

Chad Ford says:

“Here’s something interesting. John Hollinger, our resident stats guru, expects Nicolas Batum to be a draft bust, according to his Euroleague translations. The Rockets, led by GM Daryl Morey, are considered the most stats-savvy team in the league. Something doesn’t add up. I wonder if there’s a trade here. Batum has some physical talent and some skill, but he’s yet to put it together in any meaningful way.”

by 22rules on Jun 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT   0 recs

Trading Arthur to the Rockets will be sad

But needed I guess. He’s not going to be getting playing time.

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 7:41 PM PDT   0 recs

i hate this trade if its true

i thought arthur was a GREAT PICK! wish we had kept him – jamison-esque? sounded good to me, dang it

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 26, 2008 7:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Troubling recent comments on Batum

Are we looking to trade him?

BLZRS FRVR

by nightbluefruit on Jun 26, 2008 7:42 PM PDT   0 recs

Who is this guy?

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 7:43 PM PDT   0 recs

who are you?

I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich

by hobobob on Jun 26, 2008 7:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What?

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Jun 27, 2008 9:52 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Eh?

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Jun 27, 2008 9:53 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

which guy?

I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich

by hobobob on Jun 26, 2008 7:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Walter Sharpe

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 7:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Not excited by the Batum pick at all.

But whatever, its Allen’s money.

by matthewcc on Jun 26, 2008 7:43 PM PDT   0 recs

Walter Sharpe

Sounds like a detroit pick

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:43 PM PDT   0 recs

Maybe Chalmers at #36 too?

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

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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 7:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

twolves take

nikola pekovic at31

by EngineerScotty on Jun 26, 2008 7:43 PM PDT   0 recs

I don't know what Pritchard is about to do...

...but I suspect Sacramento will not like it.

A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...

by Jaycee on Jun 26, 2008 7:44 PM PDT   0 recs

I'd rather taking CDR and see if Jordan falls to us at 36

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 7:44 PM PDT   0 recs

I'd rather take

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 7:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm telling you guys

Batum is the real deal!

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

CDR a steal

Take him! Or even DeAndre Jordan ain’t bad.

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

Both

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Great pick at #27

he was going MUCH higher a few weeks ago.

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

batum ...

Interesting, he fits a need, and was highly touted at one time.

Not neccesarily against it.

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

Stuart scott inserts random stats at random times

Joey Dorsey

Toughness

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

I though HOU got #36

I didn’t know they were so hard up for 6’9”guys, especially since Jordan is on the board and Mutombmo is 859067845 years old.

by ChadFord on Jun 26, 2008 7:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

WOW

gotta be a trade

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

by Ben. on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

PTB Dorsey

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

Dorsey!

HE IS GOOD!!

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

Dorsey?

Trade.

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 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

So which second-rounder went with Arthur in the Batum deal?

All I heard was “one of the two high second rounders”; is it 33 or 36?!?

And I want You Tube footage of Batum saying, “You can call me . . . ‘MASTER’.”

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

I like Dorsey

but not as much as I like CDR

by DrivetheLane on Jun 26, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

Joey

Dorsey

Another Moose Baby!

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

Packin' the Beef

under the basket

May be The Rockettes PPick tho

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That was some scream

Joey’s Mom has some lungs on her.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

CDR

CDR CDR!!!

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

Dorsey is like a Milsap

BINGO, BANGO, BONGO

by blzrfan on Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

That would be three of my targetted guys!

Admittedly Bayless was 3rd after Rose and Mayo…

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

Joey Dorsey

It’s all over. I had forgotten all about him, too.

"No, you're not imagining things: Black America is ecstatic." -Errin Haines, Associated Press writer

by Junior Del Norte on Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

POWER FORWARD!!!

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

I thought KP would go for Euros in the 2nd round...

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jun 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

95.5's sayin

PTB pickin’ for Houston!

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Man

This is one crazy draft

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by tominhawaii on Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

You left out . . .

. . . “trades from the northeast at 5-15 mph, with windward and mauka showers in the morning.”

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

YEAH!

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 7:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It started kind of slow

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by tominhawaii on Jun 26, 2008 7:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks for the weather report.

103 here for the next few days in south eastern washington

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's OK

I’m sure you have nice sunsets.

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by tominhawaii on Jun 26, 2008 7:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah

and got massacred

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 7:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That was Hibbert

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Liar.

Hibbert doesn’t talk.

BLZRS FRVR

by nightbluefruit on Jun 26, 2008 7:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

haha his mom and the other woman

looked like they congratulated each other before they congratulated Dorsey

by grimc on Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

Jimmy Dorsey!

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Yes, pualo, an extraordinarily discerning BEdger with a knack for subtle expression.

by CatMan2 on Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

REBOUNDS, KEEP HIM

I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich

by hobobob on Jun 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT   0 recs

I guess I missed where Batum is coming to Portland for the 33rd pick or something

"No, you're not imagining things: Black America is ecstatic." -Errin Haines, Associated Press writer

by Junior Del Norte on Jun 26, 2008 7:47 PM PDT   0 recs

Why trade him AND Arthur for freaking Batum

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 7:47 PM PDT   0 recs

It looks like

Portland is stocking a d-league team.</