Mock Draft Roll Call

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 5, 2008 12:01 AM PDT

This is a post so we can get a little bit of information behind the upcoming Blazers Edge mock draft. Hopefully everyone involved will identify themselves and we can have the added excitement of fandom and suggestion. Everyone should Rec this, ;).

I will no doubt be compiling responses and hopefully within a day or so be able to post a list of picks. Also if you are At-Large you dont have to post if you don't want, but it would be cool if you did.

This is very exciting and I am stoked to see what comes of it.

1. Chicago - hoifob
2. Miami - Myemic23
3. Minnesota - TheBlazersPhilosopher
4. Seattle
5. Memphis - jc burg
6. New York - Outlaw is Rejector
7. LA Clippers
8. Milwaukee
9. Charlotte - Tweener
10. New Jersey
11. Indiana - rmcdougall
12. Sacramento
13. Portland - rockingharder, paulo, RoyGoesTheDynamite
14. Golden State - TheOdenator
15. Phoenix (From Atlanta) - Fork
16. Philadelphia - HeffBlazer
17. Toronto
18. Washington - mathewcc
19. Cleveland
20. Denver - SpyderRyder
21. New Jersey (from Dallas)
22. Orlando - VinnyB
23. Utah - BlazerD
24. Seattle (from Phoenix)
25. Houston - Mad Matt The Road Warrior
26. San Antonio - BlazersOrBust
27. New Orleans - Blazerholic
28. Memphis (from LA Lakers) - jc burg
29. Detroit
30. Boston - prezofdeath

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Magnum
Portland Dynasty

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New York

I am ultra stoked to say I got a pick of super flexibility.

Outlaw is Rejector – #6 pick: New York Knicks

I am very open to making a deal.

Juan Dixon Owes Me $5 Dollars.

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 5, 2008 12:04 AM PDT reply actions

WHAT UP??

THUGGITZ IN THE HIZZY!! Who wanna trade? Stuck at #20, but shoule be able to get a good player, methinks.

by SpyderRyder on Jun 5, 2008 12:16 AM PDT reply actions

Nuggets are cool

Tom really likes Iverson when talking to Warriors fans.

Juan Dixon Owes Me $5 Dollars.

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 5, 2008 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions

They are at a mile elevation, in case you hadn't heard

it can get pretty cool there indeed, the elevation makes it so.

by SpyderRyder on Jun 5, 2008 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions

That's a comma splice Spyder.

You’ve been warned.

--JoshuWA

by prezofdeath on Jun 5, 2008 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Except when in cases where the post is split in two, in which it is allowed

as per the land mark case, Winston v. Intermetrics Where Justice Meyers of the 7th district court ruled that in such cases a comma splice is allowed under the 1813 Treaty of the English Lexicon which was the original reason that the battle of 1812 was fougnt with the British.

by SpyderRyder on Jun 5, 2008 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions

Ahh

I knew I was missing something in History class today! I should have been paying attention instead of Bedging.

--JoshuWA

by prezofdeath on Jun 5, 2008 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions

Ladies and Gentleman

(Stern at the podium) “We have a trade. The Denver Nuggets have traded the number 20 selection in the 2008 NBA draft and the rights to Linas Kleiza to the Portland Trailblazers for a Glock 22, A bag of Maui Wowi, and a limited edition copy of the DVD ‘Stop Snitchin’. New Jersey is now on the clock.”

by RememberRastaMonsta! on Jun 5, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Prezzz has the 30 pick with Boston

Represent!
(I don’t know what that means, but I think it’s gangster-speak for “yeeee boyyy Boston’s comin!”)

And since I’m a GM with a mindset that you’ve got to move to improve, Boston won’t be sitting on its laurels this offseason. So let’s get some rumors flying around. At the very least, it will give Jackie Mack something to talk about on Around the Horn.

--JoshuWA

by prezofdeath on Jun 5, 2008 12:24 AM PDT reply actions

lol

Now that is a trade piece!!

Wait… It’s not at all!

Juan Dixon Owes Me $5 Dollars.

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 5, 2008 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions

YOUR

PORT-LAAAAND

TRAIL BLAZERS!

Trade Freeland!

by rockingharder on Jun 5, 2008 12:36 AM PDT reply actions

I will trade you Iverson and Anthony to take your place as Portland GM

Deal?

by SpyderRyder on Jun 5, 2008 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Congrats!

I wanna get all 3 Blazers guys, but i will be putting you up.

Juan Dixon Owes Me $5 Dollars.

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 5, 2008 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions

I am Number Two

Let’s say RH is KP and I’ll be TP. Then the last guy can be PA or NM.

by pualo on Jun 5, 2008 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions

I round out...

THE BIG THREE…

rockingharder, pualo, and I are the three GM’s of the Portland Trail Blazers.

"I was a huge Dr. J fan, so I was upset when Maurice Lucas and Bill Walton beat up on him in the Championship. But now Portland has a good young nucleus and with Greg coming on next year, they'll be a team I'll follow throughout the season." Obama

by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 5, 2008 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions

I got the Jazz from Salt Lake

Where Jazz is actually illegal.

Make me an offer for Deron Williams that I can’t refuse…

by BlazerD on Jun 5, 2008 12:41 AM PDT reply actions

Jack of all trades?

I am one of two At-large GMs

We have a plethora of exciting duties.

At-Large GM for the Mock Draft

by Magnum on Jun 5, 2008 12:53 AM PDT reply actions

I know!

Veto button on trades, taking over for noobs who don’t show up, managing teams without draft picks….

Please don’t hit the veto button on my Rondo for McBob offer. We, the Celtics, really need a strong inside presence.

The name's Ainge, Danny Ainge. Fear our team; fear it's range.
No longer do we find making the playoffs strange.
We are the chosen, but we don't fear change.
Send us a valid trade offer, and maybe we'll make an exchange. Just don't estrange us by short changing us.

by prezofdeath on Jun 5, 2008 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions

That would be a steal for the Celtics

McBob tore up the D league, so he’ll be an all star in the Eastern conference!

At-Large GM for the Mock Draft

by Magnum on Jun 5, 2008 1:06 AM PDT up reply actions

The other At-Large GM...

Portland Dynasty and Magnum are teaming up to steal picks from all the lolly-gaggers who take longer than 15 minutes.

I am looking forward to seeing all these trade come thru in real time. I also kinda hope some of you no-show so we At-largers can do some drafting…

by Portland Dynasty on Jun 5, 2008 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions

They Call Me Larry Legend

I’ll be representing the Pacers for this draft. Expect emails from me, there are plans in my sleeves and they get all itchy at night.

I’ll be talking more later.

by rmcdougall on Jun 5, 2008 1:05 AM PDT reply actions

Since you're a former Celtic and all,

maybe we could cut you a deal. I hear our 30th pick for your 11th pick calling. We could throw in Scalabrine if it’d make you feel better.

by prezofdeath on Jun 5, 2008 1:17 AM PDT up reply actions

oh thats awsome!!

the avatar, thats awsome, represent your teams!!! haha

"Try Roy+Oden+#13 for Hinrich." by tingeyga to reconcile salery differences in jksnake99's effort to make the "Top Ten Worst Things Suggested at Blazersedge" list

by ptwnblzr on Jun 5, 2008 1:21 AM PDT up reply actions

Its a good thing you dont need a point guard

you DONT need a point guard, you DONT need a point guard, you DONT need a point guard… Say it with me now..

by RememberRastaMonsta! on Jun 5, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions

I got Philly at #16

no idea what I am going to do with it yet…

by HeffBlazer on Jun 5, 2008 1:32 AM PDT reply actions

SAS! (and that's not Stephen A.)

The only thing I haven’t decided is if I want to be R.C. Buford or Gregg Popovich in my decision-making. This will be an easy draft: I move neither up nor down and pick some international guy that nobody has ever heard of. Three cheers for being the Spurs!

by BlazersOrBust on Jun 5, 2008 2:13 AM PDT reply actions

Woo Hoo

I got the Connecticut Sun.

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow talking about me

by tominhawaii on Jun 5, 2008 5:18 AM PDT reply actions

I have the Sparks

How did they end up having the #1 pick? Did they have a bad record last year?

"My, that is a handsome fella. He must be the offspring of a Greek God!" - Bill Walton calling a Clipper's-Laker's game as Luke Walton checks in.

by JTDuck22 on Jun 5, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions

One Grin

I think you and I are the only men in America who sometimes watch the WNBA.

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow talking about me

by tominhawaii on Jun 5, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions

And I got Orlando @ 22

I got to trade Lewis, any takers?

by VinnyB on Jun 5, 2008 5:30 AM PDT reply actions

Lewis + Howard

For Raef LaFrentz, the rights to Joel Freeland and a signed-and-traded Baron Von Wafer?

Come on – you’re helping out the Blazers!

by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 5, 2008 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah!

See signature.

Trade Freeland!

by rockingharder on Jun 5, 2008 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Man I gotta start commenting around here

As I was rejected roundly. But it’s all good. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.

by YardWorkSpartacus on Jun 5, 2008 9:18 AM PDT reply actions

I'm representing Phoenix!

Is it too early to sell my pick to Portland?

by Fork on Jun 5, 2008 9:20 AM PDT reply actions

Charlotte Bobcats @ nine

I can be like Mike for a day

by tweener on Jun 5, 2008 9:29 AM PDT reply actions

In that case, I expect you will be taking the WPA

Worst Player Available?

by RememberRastaMonsta! on Jun 5, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions

Haha

Quote of the week.

by prezofdeath on Jun 5, 2008 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Draft the stache

by tweener on Jun 5, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions

I got the Wizards

I’m open to moving up or moving out of the draft. I’m not dead set on parting ways with him, but if anyone is interested in a sign-and-trade for Gilbert Arenas I would listen to offers.

by matthewcc on Jun 5, 2008 9:37 AM PDT reply actions

Memphis

I get to choose for the esteemed Memphis Grizzlies.

Don’t worry, I won’t channel Chris Wallace to strongly.

by jc burg on Jun 5, 2008 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

I´ve heard that you are trying to sign Marc Gasol and he´s resisting.

"If OJ Mayo falls to the 2nd round We should risk one of our 3 second round picks on Mayo". Mortimer.

by amlmart1 on Jun 5, 2008 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions

really?

that’s actually really good to know.

by jc burg on Jun 5, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Jessica Alba is my wife-to-be...

Golden State

(Woody)

by TheOdenator on Jun 5, 2008 9:54 AM PDT reply actions

And wow

what a complete 180 on what I need. This is going to be tricky as I have spent the last couple of weeks only looking at the PG and SF, not exactly helpful now that I have the Warriors

Yesterday Kuniva tried to pull a knife on me
Cause I told him Jessica Alba's my wife to be

by TheOdenator on Jun 5, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions

Mad Matt touching down in Houston this AM, to meet with the team

Dayrl Morey has been ousted; but his public comments will be considered as I assess what needs to be done to get Houston into near-term championship contention.

Ironic that I had proposed a HOU-PDX trade just weeks before; however being a fan of Battier’s it will be tough to give him up now that the shoe is on the other foot (so to speak)

by Mad Matt the Road Warrior on Jun 5, 2008 9:58 AM PDT reply actions

I got Bill Walton

I will coment on each pick and insist that Luke Walton is thte son of a greek god.

"My, that is a handsome fella. He must be the offspring of a Greek God!" - Bill Walton calling a Clipper's-Laker's game as Luke Walton checks in.

by JTDuck22 on Jun 5, 2008 11:04 AM PDT reply actions

I have the Minnesota Timberwolves

and the third pick. Which has to be one of the most difficult picks in this draft, and could easily start a cascade effect through the next 5-7 picks. No pressure.

by TheBlazersPhilosopher on Jun 5, 2008 11:59 AM PDT reply actions

I've got New Orleans at 27

This is the pick that gets the Hornets to the championship!

Or not.

Blazermania - It's not just for die-hards anymore.

by Blazerholic on Jun 5, 2008 12:06 PM PDT reply actions

Updated

But we still need to hunt down the other guys!

Juan Dixon Owes Me $5 Dollars.

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 5, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions

Jay Bilas in the house

All I have to say is that the players in this draft are long, bouncy and have tremendous upside potential.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jun 5, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions

Bouncy?

Please tell me you just made that up.

If not, please provide a link. It seems too good to be true.

Trade Freeland!

by rockingharder on Jun 5, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions

oh Bilas uses that one frequently

sample link: http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3202558&searchName=bilas_jay&univLogin02=stateChanged

It’s insider, so I’ll excerpt: “After a stellar freshman year in which (D.J.) White was a bouncy athlete that could run the floor like a poor man’s James Worthy, he suffered some injuries that slowed him considerably.”

Bilas also likes to talk about wingspan. I remember him talking- I think about Martell- that “for a guard, his wingspan is so long he could shake hands with David Stern from the green room,” or something to that effect.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jun 5, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions

that's actually

pretty good

Yesterday Kuniva tried to pull a knife on me
Cause I told him Jessica Alba's my wife to be

by TheOdenator on Jun 5, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions

#1

I got it! I won the lottery! yayah Yayah!!!

the number 1 pick of the 2008 draf goes to…..drum roll….. me!

by hoifob on Jun 5, 2008 11:30 PM PDT reply actions

Trade

I think ill be trading for for picks and players…. a combo of both. not for the number 1 pick…but for a few of my players for your top 14 picks….. any offers? most players ont he bulls rosters aren’t safe. depending on who i draft but really leaning towards more to one…. so im taking offers GM. email me offers! lets get active!

by hoifob on Jun 5, 2008 11:35 PM PDT reply actions

Activity!

Yes! Get some trades done in principle so the two at large GM’s can do something!

At-Large GM for the Mock Draft

by Magnum on Jun 5, 2008 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Sacramento here

12. Which means if Portland stays at #13, I get to steal your guy right out from under you. Bwahahahahaha

by douglast on Jun 6, 2008 12:14 PM PDT reply actions

Hey Prezofdeath

I got your email trade offer… My email is all goofed up though and I won’t be able to email you back until monday. I’ll take the offer under advisement for the weekend.

by tweener on Jun 6, 2008 10:17 PM PDT reply actions

Alright, no need to feel bad for taking your time

After all, that’d be quite out of character for MJ.

PS—regardless of how this trade works out, could you somehow find a way to trade me the ‘Stache? Our coaching staff dreams about him at night.

by prezofdeath on Jun 7, 2008 1:41 AM PDT up reply actions

If nobody minds,

I’ll be Steven A. Smith. Somebody has to bash a poor, hapless lottery team, while moaning and groaning about the sorry state of new york. And make fun of Kwame Brown…

by premthegrem on Jun 7, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions

Don't volunteer if you don't have to

After all, talking bout teams like the Portland Trailblazers is a complete waste of time.

ptwnblzr: #25
Outlaw is Rejector: amen
annthefan: Hallelujah
prezofdeath: Preach it!
Outlaw is Rejector: THE CHOIR SINGS IT

by prezofdeath on Jun 7, 2008 11:04 PM PDT reply actions

This time

I (SAS) am gonna bash the soon to be OKC sonics, for selecting OJ Mayo. I don’t cover up the fact that I’m a biased knicks fan, and am unhappy that instead of getting Mayo to a big market, the sonics are screwing up the draft two years in a row. “Quite frankly, Kevin Durant is wasting his time in Seattle…oh i’m sorry, Oklahoma City. What the hell do they do for free time in okc anyway, watch reruns of old westerns? Quite frankly, I am just pi$$ed off with the lottery, small market teams, tim donaghy, and the fact that Maria Sharapova lost. D*mn, she’s fine! Allright….somebody get me my cheesedoodles. One package please.”

by premthegrem on Jun 7, 2008 11:34 PM PDT reply actions

Spoken like a true SAS

but even so, no need to be so much like him that you use language. ‘member we try to keep it clean ‘round here.

Now somebody bring the man his cheesedoodles!

ptwnblzr: #25
Outlaw is Rejector: amen
annthefan: Hallelujah
prezofdeath: Preach it!
Outlaw is Rejector: THE CHOIR SINGS IT

by prezofdeath on Jun 8, 2008 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Isn't SAS a SIxers fan?

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jun 8, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions

I don't know

I think he was more of an AI fan. His show is recorded in New York so he mostly just talks about the Knicks now.

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow talking about me

by tominhawaii on Jun 8, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions

i see

I know he wrote for the Philly paper for a while. Not sure if he still does.

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Jun 8, 2008 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions

I don't think so

They call him an ESPN senior writer on ESPN. I just checked his Wiki. He’s from the Bronx and he wrote for the Philadelphia Inquirer until 2008. Probably was only a Philly fan because of his job.

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow talking about me

by tominhawaii on Jun 8, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Cleveland here

Kind of disappointed to get this team, In my opinion this teams ready to compete for a while and doesn’t have room to develop any new players unless an elite Center or Power Forward falls to 19.

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Jun 8, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions