2009 Blazersedge Mock Draft Thread
by Dave on Jun 23, 2009 3:16 PM PDT
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This is your thread for the 2009 Blazersedge Mock Draft. Blazersedge readers have assumed the General Manager positions for the 29 other teams in the league and will now make their picks, with a couple of trades thrown in for good measure. Stay tuned here for the proceedings.
1. Los Angeles Clippers
Blake Griffin from Oklahoma.
2. Memphis Grizzlies
Hasheem Thabeet from Connecticut.
3. Oklahoma City Thunder
James Harden from Arizona State.
4. Sacramento Kings
Ricky Rubio of Spain.
5. Washington Wizards
Tyreke Evans from Memphis.
6. Minnesota Timberwolves
Stephen Curry from Davidson.
And we have a TRADE TO ANNOUNCE. The Golden State Warriors have traded their 7th selection and guard Marco Belinelli to the New Jersey Nets for the 11th pick and Sean Williams.
7. New Jersey Nets (from Golden State)
Jordan Hill from Arizona.
8. New York Knicks
Brandon Jennings of International Fame University.
9. Toronto Raptors
Demar DeRozan from USC
10. Milwaukee Bucks
Jrue Holiday from UCLA
11. Golden State Warriors (from New Jersey)
Ty Lawson from North Carolina.
12. Charlotte Bobcats
Gerald Henderson from Duke.
13. Indiana Pacers
Jonny Flynn from Syracuse
14. Phoenix Suns
Terrence Williams of Louisville.
15. Detroit Pistons
James Johnson of Wake Forest.
16. Chicago Bulls
DeJuan Blair of Pittsburgh.
And we have a TRADE TO ANNOUNCE. The Philadelphia 76'ers have traded the #17 pick and center Samuel Delambert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for guard Sebastian Telfair and forwards Brian Cardinal and Mark Madsen plus the #28 pick.
17. Minnesota Timberwolves
Earl Clark from Louisville
18. Minnesota Timberwolves
B.J. Mullens from Ohio State
19. Atlanta Hawks
Eric Maynor from VCU
20. Utah Jazz
Tyler Hansbrough from UNC
21. New Orleans Hornets
Austin Daye from Gonzaga.
22. Dallas Mavericks
Omri Casspi from Israel.
23. Sacramento Kings
Sam Young from Pittsburgh
We have a TRADE TO ANNOUNCE. There was plenty of discussion in the war room of the Portland Trail Blazers but in the end the collective Blazers' brain trust decided to take the cap savings and run from this draft. The Blazers have accepted an offer from the San Antonio Spurs for picks #37 and #51 in this year's draft in exchange for the #24 pick. Portland apparently intends to package some of their second-round picks for similar picks in upcoming drafts.
24. San Antonio Spurs
Chase Budinger from Arizona.
25. Oklahoma City Thunder
Taj Gibson from USC.
26. Chicago Bulls
Marcus Thornton from LSU.
We have a TRADE TO ANNOUNCE! The New Orleans Hornets have sent Tyson Chandler to the Memphis Grizzlies for Darko Milicic, Darrell Arthur, and the #27 pick in this year's draft.
27. New Orleans Hornets (from Memphis)
Jeff Teague from Wake Forest.
28. Philadelphia 76'ers (from Minnesota)
Darren Collison from UCLA
29. Los Angeles Lakers
Wayne Ellington from North Carolina
30. Cleveland Cavaliers
With the 30th and final pick in the 2009 Blazersedge Mock Draft the Cleveland Cavaliers select Danny Green from UNC.
And that's your 2009 Blazersedge Mock Draft. Thanks to all who participated either as a GM for another team or as part of the collective GM brain trust for the Blazers. Look for Mock Draft analysis plus a list of all of the officially proposed trades (including an explanation of that Philly-Minnesota trade) for you to review and comment on later tonight.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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hmmm, I wonder who the Clips will pick.
proud hinrichsheeple
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
me too
i think hansbrough
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 23, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you might be suprised
i hope they take rubio
fire nate before its too late
by pipgras on Jun 23, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suprise suprise! Griffin when number 1
HAHAHA
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha. yeah!
blah blah blah blah lame comment - lame commenter
by Bandwagon Butcher on Jun 23, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
New York Knicks GM checking in...
still looking to move down from #8.
by as11osu on Jun 23, 2009 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
[From Minnesota] Which trades went through?
I need to know if I’m drafting #6, #17, and #18, or #6, #18, and #28.
Also, whether I am drafting for the center position or whether I just traded for one.
by baduk on Jun 23, 2009 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Attn Minn from Phil
I got a email saying our trade went through so you should have 17 and I have 28.
by terryisntbald on Jun 23, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
michael jordan
did you get any kind of confirmation on our trade?
-Joe Dumars
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 23, 2009 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i guess it didnt go throught
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 23, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do i know if a trade when thru
I got an email that said be ready either way but in no way did i get to know anything else
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here it is...Blake Griffin
Despite my best efforts, I could only do what everyone thought I had to do.
Griffin is a great talent, and even though the LA front court is already loaded with salary, he made much more sense than anyone else. I was hoping to dump Randolph, and tried a little bit, but even that wasn’t enough for me. I really wanted to move Baron and Ricky Davis in order to give Griffin control of the locker room. In the end, I’m counting on Griffin being as good a player and as good a kid as most have suggested up to this point.
by jc burg on Jun 23, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Salem Stephen
sorry man.. we tried. it would have been life changing to say the least
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haha...
done. Great minds think alike.
Toronto Raptors GM
by Salem Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why Thabeet
Just as with Portland Selecting Greg Oden over Kevin Durant I went with the if you are going to miss, miss big. Thabeet has the potential to be a great defensive force. I know that I may take some flack for picking him over Rubio but I just don’t see Rubio developing into the player he might be for a good 3 years and I already have a backcourt. So I went with someone who can actually out rebound my leading rebounder, who by the way is my starting at my 3 position.
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on Jun 23, 2009 11:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
did our trade not go thru?
?? just wondering cause i didnt get anything that said it did or didnt
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Thabeet goes second in real life, too...
Like the old punchline says, “Son, we can teach ya to play basketball, but we can’t teach ya to be 7-feet-3-inches tall….”
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know
Dave didn’t mention that the trade went through. There is going to be a few surprises I think.
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on Jun 23, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah i got this respose that wasnt very helping haha
He just said be ready for either way haha
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT when thru so you have chandler now
So Thabeet will be your backup big
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
see that sucks
you should have known ahead of time so he didnt take Thabeet..
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tehcnology the ban and the boon of our existence
I got the email at 11:15 and got the call from Dave for the pick at 11:07
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on Jun 23, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah.. lame
that really screwed it up.. who would you have taken? with #2.. now that you had chandler
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have
Gone with Harden if I had Chandler, he is the most NBA ready of all the rest after Griffin
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on Jun 23, 2009 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
see and I would have had to have taken Curry..
that would have been a monkeywrench!
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I made my trade down
assuming a draft order where TOR picked #3
by momomoses7 on Jun 23, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well my thought there
Is the fact that I have my bigs, my PG of the future and my SG. Harden could play at the 3 Gay and back-up Mayo at the SG.
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on Jun 23, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh well Thabeet probley a few years from being great anyways
ANd Chandler is a great player that Thabeet and learn behind while also playing as Chandler gets hurt every once in a while
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang...
I really thought we had a deal in place…
Greg Buckner
Marko Jaric
Hamed Haddadi
Pick #2
for
Andrei Kirilenko
Pick #20
I would’ve taken James Harden #2 overall…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would have been great
But it was too “big” I think…
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on Jun 23, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...
Without Buckner, it doesn’t work until after the Restricted Free Agents get renounced…
I was under the impression you had already dealt him…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a deal in place,
Dave said it had a good shot of going through, 50% chance but that totally tied my hands in terms of the deal with you.
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on Jun 23, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man...
Utah will NEVER trade with Memphis again after this blatant tom-shadery!
Just kidding… I was chomping at the bit to dump Kirilenko and free up cap space. The #2 pick would’ve been icing on the cake… D-Will and Harden would be an excellent back court…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why aren't you celebrating more about who "you got?"
I bet there’s an appropriate song somewhere.
by pualo on Jun 23, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attn: Chicago [From New York]
If you want to do that #8 for #16 and #26 trade straight across, I’d be willing to do that. I think that’d be easier for Dave than including players in the deal. It gets us where we want to be in the draft as well.
by as11osu on Jun 23, 2009 11:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Check your mail!
Dave is letting people know if trades were approved there.
I like it, it kind of keeps the suspense going like in the actual draft.
by baduk on Jun 23, 2009 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All trades
including the one in question, have now been answered via e-mail.
—Dave
by Dave on Jun 23, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why Harden
Well quite frankly we need shooting. I prefer Curry to harden but he is too small to pair with westbrook. I prefer Tyreke Evans to Harden but frankly he cant shoot. What the Thunder have been missing is outside shooting from their guard position. When Durant drives and kicks there is no one to score it. So in this case, I chose James Harden.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just Curious
If we were able to pull of the pick swap who would you have gone for at the #2 pick?
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on Jun 23, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
You traded for Chandler and then used a #2 pick on Thabeet?
Uhhhhh….
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he didn't know the trade had gone through when he made his pick
sucks, I feel for him. Could have had Harden or Rubio…
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
although he doesnt really need either of them..
Mem starting lineup aint bad.. its just the entire rest of the team
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to pick Thabeet or Rubio
and trade them to toronto or Philly.
When philly backed out.. i didnt need to move up because you had traded for Chandler. so I knew you wouldnt take thabeet.. then I would draft him at #3 for Toronto.. but the Toronto deal was nixed.. so I had no reason to..
however when we were discussing.. I wanted to get rubio for Philly
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rubio's falling like a rock from space.
Of course, given the destinations available so far, things can only get better for him(?).
μὴ φοβοῦ, μόνον πίστευε.
by T Darkstar on Jun 23, 2009 11:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this mock is right on so far. Rubio = #4, Kings.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it looks like they did.
Sacramento will be the best fit of the four teams that have selected so far for him.
μὴ φοβοῦ, μόνον πίστευε.
by T Darkstar on Jun 23, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me...
Or does Rubio + Kevin Martin mean the Kings are really short in their back court..?
Neither are taller than like 6’4, right?
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
same reason why i didnt take stephen curry
both he and westbrook are 6’3" in shoes.. tough to guard guys like Kobe who are 6’6"/6’7"
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
Westbrook has a long wing-span, right? But I agree… That seems like an awfully undersized backcourt, even if they are both super efficient players…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rubio is listed at 6'5''
I don’t think he’s going to defend Kobe; it is a back-court with reversed heights.
Currently playing the role of the Atlanta Hawks GM in the Blazersedge.com 2009 NBA Mock Draft.
by hoopla-pdx on Jun 23, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It might be the thinnest backcourt
but Martin is 6’7"
maybe I am missing an inside joke here
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
by jonestr on Jun 23, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have one of the tallest back courts in the league now
Rubio 6’5"
Martin 6’7"
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Jun 23, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and together they weigh about the same as
LaMarcus
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ricky Rubio is the Sacramento Selection
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Jun 23, 2009 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We got the best fit player in the draft for us
We can give him lots of playing time to develop and we have a nice young core we have drafted our starting 5 in the last 6 drafts assuming Rubio starts also these are the heights I got at ESPN
Rubio 6’5" 2009
Kevin Martin 6’7" 2004
Francisco Garcia 6’7" 2005
Jason Thompson 6’11" 2008
Spencer Hawes 7’0" 2007
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Jun 23, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spencer Hawes is 7 Feet?
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
by Matt Daddy on Jun 23, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
espn thinks so any how
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Jun 23, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes but he plays like he's 6'8"
Without you out there, we're nowhere here
by 22baylor on Jun 23, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats who wanted him
Good job KINGS they got there man
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
washington takes team tyreke
good pick by them
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 11:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Team Tyreke!
Tyreke Evans is our guy. That gives us…
PG: Tyreke Evans
SG: Arenas
SF: Caron Butler
PF: Jameson
C: Brendan Haywood
Bench: Stevenson, Nick Young, Etan Thomas
Look out Eastern Conference! Comeback Team of the Year right here!!
Hi fans it Brandon Roy.
And ME.....LaMarcus Aldridge
by Derftron on Jun 23, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One problem...
Who is going to pass?
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
evans is a good passer
much better than he is given credit for.. better passer than shooter, he has rubio disease
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
Evans was actually a much better PG at Memphis than I thought he would be. A pretty could passer if you ask me. Plus with his ability to get to the hole and finish, I think he will be fine.
Hi fans it Brandon Roy.
And ME.....LaMarcus Aldridge
by Derftron on Jun 23, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His Assist to Turnover ratio was even last year. I can’t remember a single prospect in the last 20 years that has made the transition to the PG in the NBA with such a poor assist to turnover ratio. He played in Conference USA against not a single other tournament team and he could only dish out as many assists as his turnovers. Evans is a Shooting Guard without a doubt.
by Ebomb on Jun 23, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All true
But his improvement as a PG from the beginning of the season to the end of the season was significant. He became a much better passer and less of a 2 guard. He was also very impressive in the NCAA tournament and has been killing kids in the pre-draft PG workouts. But time will tell
Hi fans it Brandon Roy.
And ME.....LaMarcus Aldridge
by Derftron on Jun 23, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time will tell
But for your information, Evans didn’t noticeably improve his A/TO ratio after December when making the switch to the point. His A/TO for the NCAA Tournament was exactly 1, 14 assists, 14 turnovers. Yeah he’s been killing PG 3 on 3 workouts, the question is whether he can be an efficient distributor of the ball when it’s in his hands during his time on the floor. Stats and performance tell us an emphatic NO, even if he was able to drive by Ty Lawson in a PG workout.
by Ebomb on Jun 23, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Calipari has been quoted as saying he didnt WANT to put Tyreke at the 1 but had no choice as he was far and away the best ballhandler on the team last year. He is a natural 2 w/ some passing skills, a la K*be or Brandon, who arent full-time PGs depite handling the ball a lot
by momomoses7 on Jun 23, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet
you play Arenas at PG and Evans at SG..
but its a great pick. I wanted to take him at #3, but he just cant shoot to save his life..
although for your team its a good pick, he is a great slasher, and you have arenas to shoot 3s
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But the wiz couldnt find a trade partner?
Weird but that is a good fit thru
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
everybody was trying to rob us
We have a nice core of players. Im not giving them up for table scraps
Hi fans it Brandon Roy.
And ME.....LaMarcus Aldridge
by Derftron on Jun 23, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attn Minnesota from Philly GM
I was wondering if the proposed trade between us yesterday went through?
by terryisntbald on Jun 23, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Philly GM checking in
I can’t find anything on the site about draft order and trades. Did anything officially happen over the weekend?
by terryisntbald on Jun 23, 2009 11:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You should have gotten an Email.
Because now NOH is selecting the 27th pick because I traded it away for Chandler.
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on Jun 23, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're meant to be relatively secret deals...
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
shizzlesticks
The wolves took Curry, I was hoping he would drop to #24….
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Attn Orlando
Would you be interested in swapping my #28 pick for Rafer Alston?
by terryisntbald on Jun 23, 2009 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First Trade haha
Sean Williams, isnt he the guy from Boston college that got kicked out of boston college?
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
makes sense.
Williams is a nice fit in Nellie ball, and Bellinellellelli sucks.
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed he is
But he is a ridiculous defensive talent with potential to be okay offensively. He’s a nut though and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him out of the league in another year because of attitude and general stupidity. Incredible shot-blocker though.
by portlandpete on Jun 23, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sort of...
Seems like a major risk in trading back 4 spots, unless they were really targeting Sean Williams…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm new here
I don’t know much about Sean Williams, but I’d say that Jordan Hill is a serious upgrade. Good pickup for the Nets. That trade works pretty well for them, I think. Bellineli (sp) is still young. Has upside?
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...
He’s [Belli] built like a one-dimensional shooter… That’s what he’ll always be…
The question is why did the Warriors trade back?
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost NOBODY
Projected J. Hill to be on the board at 7 so I planned accordingly. Small downfall of this process as opposed to real draft day. Plus do I really NEED another all offense no defense SG when im already shelling out tens of millions of dollars to fill that position. or do I need a player who doesn’t need touches to be effectie?
by momomoses7 on Jun 23, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus
Sean Williams has heard nothing but good things about the West Coast chronic and is extremely excited to see it. This alone should make him happier in our organization than he eer was in NJ. He promises he will be able to elevate even HIGHER this year to help the Warriors on D, as well as saving money by being able to go in on bags with teammates and possibly even getting his medical card so he can burn legally.
by momomoses7 on Jun 23, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[From Minnesota] Stephen Curry at the #6
Curry is the BPA from our perspective. Though slight, he has proven himself to be a capable volume scorer and deadly shooter with excellent court vision. We feel he’ll make for a dynamic back-court tandem with Foye.
by baduk on Jun 23, 2009 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
roy will post up that backcourt all day babeee!
Good pick though, I like Curry a lot…
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm excited!
The thought of Telfair and Stephen Curry in one backcourt just cracks me up inside…
Holla at the oompa-loompas!
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus Spread the floor
For big JEFFerson
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nets take Jordan Hill
they have a nice young frontcourt now…
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The New York Knicks Select
Brandon Jennings – The guy is a near perfect fit in D’Antoni’s soon to be Five Seconds or Less offense. He’s got a true knack for playing in an uptempo offense. His vision and passing ability are truly elite, as is his ability to clog passing lanes on defense. While his shot is still a work in progress, he did manage to put up scoring records that even exceeded Carmelo Anthony’s at Oak Hill. We definitely think he’s the right fit for the Knicks new brand of basketball.
by as11osu on Jun 23, 2009 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
With Jennings, Larry Hughes, and co. it’s going to be the One Pass or Less offense.
proud hinrichsheeple
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will giggle for half an hour if he lands there in real life. That would be an AWESOME guy in the NYC media circus... Guaranteed to cost the Knicks 5 wins a year forever for the distractions...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a fan of that pick
I can see why you wanted to move down in the draft….
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[from Utah] So... Can I call dibs on Utah next year?
Even though I hate them, Utah has the rights to New York’s first round pick next year, so I think I’ll go ahead and call dibs on them right now…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.. what a bunch of haterade
The guy is a near perfect fit for D’Antoni’s offensive and defensive philosophies. Not acknowledging those facts puts you in pure hater country.
There sure seems to be a lot of hate directed towards Jennings. I wonder what’s wrong with people that they can’t acknowledge a kid with his talents, specifically designed for NBA success as someone that is going to be a very good NBA player.
by as11osu on Jun 23, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From a b-ball standpoint...
Jennings doesn’t shoot the three-ball (which is part of D’Antoni’s offense), gambles on defense (which is both good and bad in an up-tempo scheme), and doesn’t assert himself as a leader on/off the floor…
Physically, yes, he’ll be a dominant NBA player, but it takes a lot of intangibles for the SSOL system to work.
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's about getting good looks from 3
no one gets his guys better looks than Jennings (besides Rubio).
He’s an impossible defensive cover with the new rules in the NBA, and he’s adept at finding his big man when he forces the defense to get out on him.
by as11osu on Jun 23, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he had basically a 1 to 1 assist to turnover ratio.
With a very low assist rate, 1 every 8 minutes or so. Plus he has attitude issues, for better or worse. Not sold on him at all. I think Johnny Flynn would have been a much better fit than Jennings. Just my opinion though…
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had an assist rate of 34%, which ranks him in the top 10 of the Italian league
Only 10 players in the NBA had an assist rate so high, and they all play with NBA shooters. Brandon Jennings also didn’t get to play point guard for all of his minutes making the accomplishment even more impressive.
by as11osu on Jun 23, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is actually much harder
to get credited with an assist in Europe than it is in the NBA
That is what makes Rubio’s assist #s staggering.
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
by jonestr on Jun 23, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
knicks take jennings
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 23, 2009 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
im dumb
can someone give us a quick review of all the picks/trades so far
fire nate before its too late
by pipgras on Jun 23, 2009 11:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Refresh the page, they're all listed at the top
by Timmay! on Jun 23, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i told you
i was dumb
fire nate before its too late
by pipgras on Jun 23, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
International Fame Univer$$$ity
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milwaukee selects...
“cap space”….
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
silly, you can't draft anyone as good as sessions.
you gotta take the raw material and bake it for a couple of seasons.
by blacknoiseNW on Jun 23, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This "weak draft" doesn't excite me
the TRADES do…………………………………
I hope Dave posts like 5 trades simultaneously just to screw with us !!!
L@kers..... here we come
by Blazerhopeful on Jun 23, 2009 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jrue Holiday
Look, Sessions is alright. But with Jefferson gone (argh!) we decided to go with a dynamic scorer, passer, and all around excellent player in Jrue Holiday.
The Milwaukee Bucks are thrilled to have our point guard of the future, in Mr Holiday. Excellent basketball IQ, excellent rebounder, and excellent defender to help keep the load off of Michael Redd. He’s got height to guard most players, speed to get past most players, and an eye to get the ball to everyone. His hesitation move will get him open looks, and we can finally say good bye to Top-Ramon.
With getting rid of Jefferson and letting Sessions go, we now have the money to resign Charlie V and an ability to stay under the cap. We look forward to a bright future with Mr. Holiday.
Currently the GM of the MILWAUKEE BUCKS!
by TheOdenator on Jun 23, 2009 11:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jrue MIGHT end up as good as Sessions
but it will take years. This pick really only makes sense if the Bucks keep Sessions or trade for another PG (Blake, sign and trade for Sessions at the MLE?)
by blacknoiseNW on Jun 23, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so at all...
Holiday has twice the physical gifts of Ramon Sessions… Give him a year or two passing and playing freely (since Milwaukee won’t be relevant) and I think Holiday could be a much better player long term.
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sessions can really pass. Passing isn’t always something that can be learned just by playing more.
proud hinrichsheeple
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thing is
Holiday looked like an average to below average NCAA player. There is no doubt the talent is there.. he just has a LONG way to go
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overshadowed Collison
who was pretty good.
The Bucks have time to invest in him though and at pick #10, Holiday has quite a bit of value.
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no no no
really? Holliday played awful and certainly did not overshadow collison. not even close.. kid has talent but is not remotely close
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess we'll see...
Jrue was playing out of position at UCLA and underwhelmed because of hype… I would love it if the Blazers snagged him somehow…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sessions, Redd and Holiday
Is a pretty good 3-guard rotation… Now you need to find some help at the 4…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem
is that theOdenator’s rationale for Holiday was to use him as a replacement for Sessions. Very few PG’s step in as rookies and make meaningful contributions. The Holiday’s of the NBA aren’t usually those players.
by blacknoiseNW on Jun 23, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea I agree
We traded Jefferson this morning. We’re not going for the win now philosophy, and we now have the money to take back a different PG as the veteran starter for a few years.
Currently the GM of the MILWAUKEE BUCKS!
by TheOdenator on Jun 23, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not his logic...
He’s saying Sessions is good, but he needs help. They just cleared cap room to re-sign Sessions, so you’re banking on the 3-guard rotation which isn’t bad at all (presuming Redd stays healthy)…
If not, you’re playing with Sessions at the pg slot and Holiday at the 2, which gives you a lot of versatility on the floor… Add Alexander and Bogut, and you’ve got some pieces to play with down the road.
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have taken Terrence Williams if I was the Bucks...
and worked to resign sessions. Holiday isn’t a bad pick though…
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 11:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
With the 9th Pick Overall, Toronto Selects...
DeMar DeRozan. SG/SF, USC. With Bargnani, Calderon and Bosh (to a certain extent) being perimeter players, it was imperative that Toronto acquired a Wing player who had the ability to get to the rim to potentially collapse the defense. DeRezan’s ability to play both SG and SF also helps as Toronto lacks a long term solution at both spots.
Finally, it also helps that he was the best player available on my board and you should generally draft BPA.
Toronto Raptors GM
by Salem Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow Ty lawson over Johnny Flynn???
Color me confused…
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Most people see a lot more upside with Flynn
Currently playing the role of the Atlanta Hawks GM in the Blazersedge.com 2009 NBA Mock Draft.
by hoopla-pdx on Jun 23, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a lot of people see more production in Lawson.
proud hinrichsheeple
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upside vs Right Now
Flynn does have more upside but if the question is do you want a project or someone who can produce right now?
"Do or Do not there is no Try"
Yoda
by Bakasama on Jun 23, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd have been happy with either...
So, since Flynn was available, he was my guy!
Are you a Mexi-CAN or a Mexi-CAN'T?
by raggmopp on Jun 23, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats true.
I would have went with Flynn but I guess its not that weird to go with Lawson….
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"upside"
is the LAST thing us Warriors need right now. Lawson’s open-court skills, shooting ability, championship pedigree, BBIQ, floor ision and decision making skills are EXACTLY what the Dubs need right now. Plus a better passer than Flynn at this stage, and the only true PG on our roster. I gtraded down to grab a player I felt wouldnt hae his career destroyed by our culture (Brandon Jennings, I’m looking at you). His experience running a fast-break system at UNC makes him uniquely suited to our team. Also, figured in my pre-draft prep Flynn would be gone by now
by momomoses7 on Jun 23, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So much for Lawson falling to #24!
I figured he was too good NOT to go in the lottery. Wouldn’t surprise me to see the same on Thursday
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have no shot at Lawson at #24
If we don’t trade up, we’ll end up with scraps.
So I think Pritchard is up or out.
by baduk on Jun 23, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're probably right...However
One person’s scraps could be another person’s treasure. I credit Tom and Kevin (and crew) for being able to find the needle in the haystack/diamond in the rough (pick best analogy)
Still…That would be pretty sweet if we moved up to snag “our guy”, who ever that is
“In KP we trust”…So far, so good
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is an epic run on guards...
Leave me some big men at #20!
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ATTN Chicago
If DeRozan was the SG you were looking for, would youtrade your two firsts for #9?
Toronto Raptors GM
by Salem Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
9 of 12 picks are guards?
proud hinrichsheeple
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good pick snake
T Williams is a nice player
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 12:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like him a lot.
proud hinrichsheeple
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the Ridiculous Upside mock draft he fell all the way to the Mavericks at #22
I didn’t expect that to happen here
by Norsktroll on Jun 23, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Homeboy stays home?
Henderson to Bobcats should be good for a few extra ticket sales. Fan favorite?
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
draft dejuan blair
proud hinrichsheeple
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dont say that until pick #24
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m reviving my old sig for the stretch run til draft.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well played
Without you out there, we're nowhere here
by 22baylor on Jun 23, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attn Orlando from Philly
Do you still have any interest in trading Alston? I’d give you my #28 pick for him and there isn’t much time left.
by terryisntbald on Jun 23, 2009 12:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOO
James Johnson is off the board… There goes Utah’s one chance to avoid drafting a white person…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
please draft blair..
and dont just pass him up because you have a man crush on him and want pot to get him
fire nate before its too late
by pipgras on Jun 23, 2009 12:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There are two people left who I'm interested in. If either goes - I'd be interested in trading down (or out)
Send me offers if interested.
I’ve got the pick, Acie Law and Speedy Claxton’s expiring 5M (plus $$ savings since insurance will probably pay his salary this season).
I’d like a very low first rounder or early seconds
Currently playing the role of the Atlanta Hawks GM in the Blazersedge.com 2009 NBA Mock Draft.
by hoopla-pdx on Jun 23, 2009 12:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
joe dumars here
i took johnson because we need someone to back up prince. He has a great wingspan and had been compared to Danny Granger.
with prince possibly being traded soon, I feel that we need some kind of contingency
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 23, 2009 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh good, I was worried you might have thought you were drafting JOE Johnson, like when Isiah thought he was drafting Rolando Blackman, but was actually drafting Renaldo Balkman.
by Timmay! on Jun 23, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pacers got a steal!
Excuse me, do these effectively hide my thunder?
by Samsara on Jun 23, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a phony trade -- you don't deal a Center AND a higher pick for a lame-o PG and scrubbeenees...
The Philadelphia 76’ers have traded the #17 pick and center Samuel Delambert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for guard Sebastian Telfair and forwards Brian Cardinal and Mark Madsen plus the #28 pick.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But...
Mo Cheeks loves Telfair!
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only Mo was still drawing a paycheck from the team...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Minnesota...
Just get the best player and higher pick, while dumping salary?
Uhhh… That’s not exactly how it’s supposed to work…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOO!!! BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HISSSSSSS!! HISSSSSSSS!!!
Here’s some hisses with your boo’s…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just goes to show...
it was McHale all along!!!
He was a Mexi-CAN’T!
Are you a Mexi-CAN or a Mexi-CAN'T?
by raggmopp on Jun 23, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the record
Philly got 2010 expiring contracts worth around $9M and it’s up to $12M if they can convince Telfair to drop his player option year. So they can potentially participate in next year’s FA sweepstakes.
by baduk on Jun 23, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There were some irregularities there
but by the time I caught them it was too late to fix it, so the trade had to go through. Close your eyes and let it go.
—Dave
by Dave on Jun 23, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait what??
How is that alright?
What is the reasoning behind this trade?
Currently the GM of the MILWAUKEE BUCKS!
by TheOdenator on Jun 23, 2009 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This trade should have been ix-nayeed by the commish for lack of realism.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every year
there’s one oddball. This is it.
—Dave
by Dave on Jun 23, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s been rumored that Philly wants to dump Dalembert for salary cap.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to say...
First thoughts:
1. Man, Minnesota is riding the greed train…That seems like a heck of a lopsided trade, favoring them. Good steal by Minny…Giving up scraps for a decent pick and potential starting center
2. Is Philly desperate to clear cap space. Can they waive any of those players, If they’re NOT expiring?
Still…They would be having quite the celebration in Minnesota, if that we’re to happen…And a possibly lynching in Philly…I can’t say the fans would be too thrilled with that one…
However…That DOES shake things up quite a bit and add a big dose of excitement to this draft…
As if It needed it ;) Good job, so far, Guys! I’m enjoying the festivities quite a lot. This mock RULES!!!
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kudos to the Wolves GM
so far.
I´m waiting for the 17th pick.
by Falcao on Jun 23, 2009 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Hand of Kahn
has just laid it’s first slap…
"Now, you take a bobcat or a Jayhawk. You know they'll run if you give 'em the chance. But when one don't run, why, you shoot him and shoot him quick. Raef's my dog, Pa. I've gotta do what's right..." Old Yeller (1957)
by RoyGoesTheDynamite on Jun 23, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
Currently the GM of the MILWAUKEE BUCKS!
by TheOdenator on Jun 23, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
With the 16th pick in the draft, Chicago selects...
Dejaun Blair
Blair fulfills the longstanding need of the bulls for post scoring. DeJaun is a legit back to the basket scoring threat, and a good rebounder to boot – something required to start those fast breaks for a very athletic team. While a little undersized at the 4, his long arms and stout build mitigate his lack of height.
by himynameisjoey on Jun 23, 2009 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know you want to send him to Charlotte in the deal we discussed :-)
Blair fills a nice need for us too, no thanks to Sean May, and we got your SG pick…
by Charon on Jun 23, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
horrible trade by the sixers
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
Bayless sucks! Trade him; or at least stop the annoying bayless homerism. his best case is gilbert arenas which is something the blazers don't want and don't need. He was a KP mistake.
by Zaron5551 on Jun 23, 2009 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just had Blazer overload...
I got a call from Blazers season ticket holder services asking me to select my 1/4 season seats (I had just been selected in the lottery draw) and then I get a call from Dave on the other line asking for the pick. I sounded so out of it.
Toronto Raptors GM
by Salem Stephen on Jun 23, 2009 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
[From Minnesota] #17 - Earl Clark, #18 - BJ Mullens
Minnesota’s lineup for 2009-2010:
PG – Curry, (Foye), Brown
SG – Foye, Miller, Brewer
SF – Gomes, Clark, Carney
PF – Jefferson, Love, Smith
C – Dalembert, (Jefferson), Mullens
Clark gives us more depth and versatility at the wing.
Mullens is a project who will play behind Dalembert until his contract expires in 2011.
Thanks again for organizing this Dave!
by baduk on Jun 23, 2009 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
See you in the 2012 playoffs...
Are you a Mexi-CAN or a Mexi-CAN'T?
by raggmopp on Jun 23, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice moves
Longer and leaner and better on defense.
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
by blazermaniac32 on Jun 23, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attn all from Philly
Does anyone want my #28 pick? I made that trade because I was going to trade my first round pick for Alston and I thought 17 was too high. I wanted to move Dalembert and had a chance to move down and dump him. I haven’t heard anything from Orlando’s GM after I made the trade to move down so I’ll listen to any offer.
by terryisntbald on Jun 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So Andre Miller is gone with the wind in your scenario.... What exactly are you thinking with this trade??? It completely escapes me....
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was trying to get Alston
then I’d try to resign him after next season using the cap space from dumping Dalembert and still have some left.
by terryisntbald on Jun 23, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about #37 and #53
for your 28
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And your Center this year is................ who?
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there was talk of dumping Dalembert for money reasons, if I remember. I dunno.
They’d go small ball with Young at the 4, Brand at the 5.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I forgot about Brand. Never mind.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[From Atlanta] #19 - Eric Maynor
Being Rick Sund, I really wanted BJ Mullens. With him off the board, and no one willing to trade up, I went for the PG we liked best after the top couple of guys (Curry, Rubio, Flynn, Lawson).
With the ability to get on the phone, I would probably have called KP and tried to do a deal for Rodriguez, #24 and some cash.
Currently playing the role of the Atlanta Hawks GM in the Blazersedge.com 2009 NBA Mock Draft.
by hoopla-pdx on Jun 23, 2009 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Dave
would you have vetoed a Zbo for Channing Frye and Steve Francis trade if we had done a BE mock draft that year?
by prezofdeath on Jun 23, 2009 12:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he didn’t much like it, from what I remember.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will be mad if New Orleans takes Daye. They need someone in the frontcourt who can contribute next year.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Dave has an international plan for his phone
Cause Norsk is on the clock and on the other side of the world!
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
24 is too old?
eesh. I can’t say I agree with you on this one norsk….
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In terms of potential. He is 3 years older than his peers.
And still has a long list of weaknesses.
by Norsktroll on Jun 23, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Omri Casspi there?
Dreadful pick. Not a fit, not a value. Yikes!
by as11osu on Jun 23, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Jennings:
Christmas Tree The Psych Test?: Sometimes you hear a story that just too silly to believe, but three league sources have repeated this scenario so it has to be stated – why is Brandon Jennings taking a tumble? Brandon has absolutely killed it in workouts. Two team sources who he worked out for said the kid is an amazing talent. The problem is he’s got some red flags, and the biggest appears to be that he "Christmas Tree’d" the psychological test. Most teams administer a test to determine if they are drafting a kid with significant problems, or kids that have competitive issues in order to determine if they can handle the rigors of professional life in the NBA. Most teams put a lot of weight behind the psych testing; some put a little, some don’t consider it at all. It turns out Jennings may have answered all the questions the same, as one executive said "blowing off the test", and as you can imagine teams that value that information were not overly pleased. Two teams in the top 6 immediately removed Brandon from consideration upon hearing that news and word is unless Minnesota takes him at #6, he could take a wicked tumble on draft day.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got what could be one of the very few superstars in this whole draft
and I got him on a near perfect fit for the team. Gary Payton also would’ve failed something like this, and he turned out to be one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history. Plenty of stupid guys can play the game.
People will hate on Jennings because of his attitude, but the kid can flat out play the game of basketball. For D’Antoni it was an easy decision.
by as11osu on Jun 23, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
like timbo said, I see it as a lose/lose. If he’s bad, then you drafted a bust. If he’s good, he’s an egomaniac who will always be a distraction.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like Kobe? Like Michael?
Egomaniac’s have a strong history in the NBA.
by as11osu on Jun 23, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stephon Marbury. Terrific talent, but teams always traded him and got better in the end. Jennings’ actions are much more comparable to Marbury than Jordan, Kobe, etc.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a difference between egomaniacs
that channel everything into winning and the type that refuses to even play the game the way other people want it to be played… the kind that will not even take a psychological test. Something so basic was never a problem for Michael or Kobe.
by PoliSam on Jun 23, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand,
As the Knicks GM, I would have given Jennings serious consideration. D’Antoni seems like the type of coach that would manage a character like Jennings relatively well (though I suppose he had problems with Nate Robinson and Marbury).
by PoliSam on Jun 23, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good fit. Very athletic, good in transition, can hit the outside shot at a high rate. Smart player.
And I might have to move Josh Howard some time down the road.
My alternative was Wayne Ellington as the best shooter, but he is frail and not a good defender. Or Jeff Teague since he dropped, but the Mavs can get a better PG/SG candidate in Raymond Felton.
by Norsktroll on Jun 23, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and I’m not a friend of Budinger
by Norsktroll on Jun 23, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So did the Jazz this year, nrk nrk!!!
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So for the Blazers here...
Darren Collison. I think this pick is pretty obvious. Thoughts?
by as11osu on Jun 23, 2009 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad assist-to turnover ratio - not a good sign for the pros
(Especially with Nate coaching)
Currently playing the role of the Atlanta Hawks GM in the Blazersedge.com 2009 NBA Mock Draft.
by hoopla-pdx on Jun 23, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...So much for KP stashing Caspi overseas for a year
Still…If Omri’s our guy, that shouldn’t take too much to nab him, from Dallas
That does however make our decision a little easier…Assuming we stay at #24
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you know I wouldnt even hate Budinger
need shooters at the forward if we are going to trade Trav
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
passionless, defenseless… ugh.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey hey
hes a wildcat.. that counts for something
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iguodala, Arenas, Jefferson. Arizona has produced excellent talent.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a chase fan
I think he’s too laid back and possibly lazy…That’s how all the mock paint him anyway
We need players with FIRE and INTENSITY. Does Chase have that? Not so sure
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Budinger is a volley ball player :)
by Norsktroll on Jun 23, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is a great all around player
when he tries.. someone just needs to motivate him. He has top 10 talent.. just late 2nd motor..
I think Sarge could whip him into shape
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are no minutes at the wing
I’m not sure how motivated he could get buried behind half of our team and never seeing the floor.
Currently playing the role of the Atlanta Hawks GM in the Blazersedge.com 2009 NBA Mock Draft.
by hoopla-pdx on Jun 23, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah when i said it
i said assuming trav gets traded (for hinrich?) but if he isnt going to be then its not a pick I would make
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade the pick for some doughnuts...
That’s legal, right?
by PoliSam on Jun 23, 2009 12:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hold out for Voodoo Doughnuts
Krispy Kremes won’t do. – Elgin
Without you out there, we're nowhere here
by 22baylor on Jun 23, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off hand...I would also say Collison
He needs to bulk up a bit, but a defensive minded quick point guard is what we need
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not impressed by DC... need a banging back-up 4 most of all.
by NEP_blazers on Jun 23, 2009 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We can get Pendergraph in the 2nd round
by pualo on Jun 23, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree!
Pendergraph is the MAN! We sould be able to snag him with the #33. He would be GREAT for us
He may even slip down to our next second round pick, but doubtful. I’m take him with #33
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
shoot good call...
didnt even see that
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...Remind me about Teague
Offhand, I remember that he’s a point, and that’s about it. He has good size, right?
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DraftExpress
STRENGTHS:
- Ability to get to free throw line
- Go-to scoring mentality
- Scoring instincts
- Transition play
- Ability to create own shot
- Aggressive slashing mentality
- Athleticism
- Excellent first step
- Explosiveness
- 3-point range
- 3-point shooting percentages
- Ability to shoot off the dribble
- Quick release
- Solid free throw shooter
WEAKNESSES:
- Ability to play at different speeds
- Decision making
- Not a true point guard
- Shot-selection
- Stuck between 1 and 2
- Turnover prone
- Ability to defend position at next level?
- Commitment to playing defense
- Defensive fundamentals
- Average basketball IQ
- Body language
- Consistency
- Focus
- Lacks discipline
- Maturity
- Mental toughness
- Off-court red flags?
- Backup/Fringe Starter?
- Got by on instincts at college level
- Ability to create for others
- Assist to turnover ratio
- Ability to finish around basket
- Frail frame
- Undersized
- Ability to catch and shoot
- Limited number of 3-point attempts
by pualo on Jun 23, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW! That seems like a TON of weaknesses
Kind of like a miracle drug….Side effects may include everything from nausea to death
Don’t we already have teague, but with a better attitude/confidence/fire? His name be Bayless?
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BPA, but the last thing we need
Currently playing the role of the Atlanta Hawks GM in the Blazersedge.com 2009 NBA Mock Draft.
by hoopla-pdx on Jun 23, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teague feels like a weaker Bayless to me
by Ilikeemall on Jun 23, 2009 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sticking with Collison
Would you rather see him on the “Lake Show”?
Ugh! rolls eyes as yet another UCLA player is drafted by Lakers
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 hours to kill till im on the clock again
- here I come
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good size and is a real PG... Not a bad thought but I don't know that much about him
I’d rather have him than Teague
by Ilikeemall on Jun 23, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ATTN All GMs: if you are thinking about Teague, I'll trade you Acie Law for your pick instead
It would be hard to argue that Teague is better than Law, but Law hasn’t been a fit with our Coach/System and wants out.
Currently playing the role of the Atlanta Hawks GM in the Blazersedge.com 2009 NBA Mock Draft.
by hoopla-pdx on Jun 23, 2009 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be alright with Teague...he should have gone in the top 20.
We need a PG more than we need a SF and this acquisition could free up Bayless, if we chose to go find a vet…
Are you a Mexi-CAN or a Mexi-CAN'T?
by raggmopp on Jun 23, 2009 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But I could live with Collison as well...
Good defender, but WAY undersized. And before you pull out the CP3 comparisons…Collison AIN’T CP3…
Are you a Mexi-CAN or a Mexi-CAN'T?
by raggmopp on Jun 23, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need a small forward
Martell’s continuing foot problems scare the heck out of me. That small bone could die if it does not heal properly and get enough blood flow. Then there would be severe consequences.
Stu Inman: a soft-spoken, witty and brilliant basketball guy -- who had so much to do with Portland's only championship. He believed that you won with not just great players, but with great people. (D Jaynes 2-2-07 Portland Tribune)
by OrygunRod on Jun 23, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On the plus side, we'd kick ass if Paul Allen starts a Wheelchair Basketball League franchise...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its..
3:06
fire nate before its too late
by pipgras on Jun 23, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He must be reviewing previous draft threads to figure out who we traded our pick to
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Jun 23, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or he took a nap
and did what ever he wanted because we are very dumb collectively
fire nate before its too late
by pipgras on Jun 23, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The other thread is locked down, so we're starting to move again, slowly.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But would that really be such a bad scenario?
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Jun 23, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI: the real thing...
isnt until thursday, can i have your ashes?
fire nate before its too late
by pipgras on Jun 23, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lame.
Whatever…
That’s a reasonable #24 pick.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Highly disappointing. Seems to be a cop-out. Where’s ya’ll’s adventurous spirit. Take a chance! Roll the dice!
You could end up kicking yourselves later, If Teague/Collison/Calathes/Etc works out…
Still…I really could see the Blazers trading out, but I would be a little disappointed, to say the least
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good choice
There’s nobody left on the board that’s very likely to get a many minutes in the NBA.
If there are any diamonds in the rough left, they just look like rocks to me.
by baduk on Jun 23, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All you people who said trade, would you still want to given this deal?
by pualo on Jun 23, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What would the extra second rounder bring PDX? Nothing. Another player to cut or a pick of a Highly Unlikely to Come Over Euro.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You CERTAINLY wouldn
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You CERTAINLY wouldn't be helping the Spurs out, of all teams.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might deal it to the East...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you're not going to get a good asset for a #24 pick in a weak draft
We can use the space that’s not cap held now to get a veteran PG.
Not Hinrich (said just to rankle all his fanboys).
by baduk on Jun 23, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Down with the Hinrich rumors!
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Jun 23, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said trade down.
My thinking is that if there are several players that we are looking at and no real seperation (collison, teague, pendergraph, calathes, beaubois, etc.), trade down and still pick one of them up. My guess is that we either move way up, or we trade down, but I don’t see us picking at #24 unless a coveted player falls or no one is willing to trade.
by GODunk on Jun 23, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that was anti-climatic...
So we just gave SA our pick to save a few dollars?..
by Ilikeemall on Jun 23, 2009 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, and in the real world SAS takes Pendergraph and laughs so hard that milk comes squirting out their nose...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is safe to say that Real KP does not do THAT deal.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll see where he goes Thursday
I don’t think many people expect him to be drafted in the first round.
Here’s your chance to be a prophet.
by baduk on Jun 23, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could totally see that
Pendergraph would make sense for the Spurs. Probably would start, at some point
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That we turn into traded players during the summer, yeah
If it makes you feel better, say we got a future first-rounder from the Spurs. Either way, Portland bailed. You know they could have had Collison though.
—Dave
by Dave on Jun 23, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a future1st
is much more realistic if its a trade with a west team
fire nate before its too late
by pipgras on Jun 23, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as the spurs gm
I wouldnt have included a future 1st, but if it makes everybody feel better to think that way, go for it…
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How close was it?
Did Collison come in second? He was my choice, anyway, followed by Teague
by mercymercy on Jun 23, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great thinking Dave
I can definitely see this happening the Spurs will need a backup-ready PF/C; Buddinger? Maybe?
PWN3D
by NoRespert on Jun 23, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And he doesn't play no defense or embrace contact.
Offseason:
PG Options: Mike Conley Jr(T)/Jrue Holiday(D)/Rodrigue Beaubois(D)
SG Options: Mickaël Piétrus(T)/Terrence Williams(D)/Paul Harris(D)
Forward Options: Serge Ibaka(T)/Taj Gibson(D)/Ater Majok(D)
C Options: Alexis Ajinca(T)/Bamba Fall(D)
by TheGreatDane17 on Jun 23, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does one #24 pick really save us enough to go shopping with?..
by Ilikeemall on Jun 23, 2009 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
have you ever been to new seasons?
we can get atleast a weeks worth of food for the 24
fire nate before its too late
by pipgras on Jun 23, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
KP in that situation choses one of these: Teague/Collison (if he doesn't like Rex) or Pendergraph (which is moving him up from projections, but he's a big and these things happen with bigs).
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I took a leap of faith
and drafted Taj Gibson with the #25 pick. I think the key things for the Psuedosonics were to get a SG who could actually shoot and a shotblocking presence inside. I think Gibson fills that role nicely. He needs to get in better shape and he is a bit older so he won’t exactly be the young undeveloped star some people look for, but he averaged 2.9 blocks a game last year in a very tough Pac10. I chose him over guys like Derrick Brown and Jeff Pendergraph because while he has the least offensive game, he has the ability to alter peoples shots at the rim. OKC has Krstic inside who can score the ball, but they need someone who scares attacking players from just dunking on peoples heads.
Hence Mr Gibson
by GreatOden'sRaven on Jun 23, 2009 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we made a good decision.
I voted and supported trading out. There’s really no reason that we couldn’t package a number of 2nd round picks to move ahead still. However, that’s not an option at this point. The real KP stockpiles 2nd rounders for that exact reason. I think we just moved a step closer to pritchslapping Utah and getting Hansbrough.
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Jun 23, 2009 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blazer's Edge has failed
And I cannot complain about it because I did not vote.
The Princess of Blazersedge
by Zaig on Jun 23, 2009 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kinda feels like we Pritch Slapped ourselves...
by Ilikeemall on Jun 23, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the fact that a phony "trade out" was an option.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But this is a mock....
Oh, I see what you did there.
by terryisntbald on Jun 23, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blazers now have 6 draft picks in this year's 2nd round
Now the real hardcore draft fans can have fun.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
by blzrfan on Jun 23, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rockin! I get one of the two guys I wanted...
Life is Good for the Lakers!!!
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that just adds insult to injury...
by Ilikeemall on Jun 23, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you all, thank you very much!!!
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Philly taking Collison
He’s the best available and a point guard so he fills need.
by terryisntbald on Jun 23, 2009 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He was second to future finals MVP Trade Down in the voting
by terryisntbald on Jun 23, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there an apostrophe in 76ers?
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 23, 2009 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ah man
I got a pick and didn’t even get to use it. I figured there was no way Dave would accept my trade and I stepped away from my phone. I was wondering who that weird number I missed a call from was. Sorry Dave. I don’t hate the Budinger pick though, I probably would have went for Derrick Brown though…
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Jun 23, 2009 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tossup
For this pick I was pretty split on either Marcus Thornton or Wayne Ellington. Both are rated by draft sites/experts as being pretty similar in terms of value of prospects. My choice of Thornton was due to his greater role in the LSU offense while still managing to be efficient. Draft express also puts him as doing well off cuts and screens, which seems like it should a good fit with Chicago. He also has the ability to hit contested (by draft expresses standards) shots, which I think should be something that helps him in the NBA.
by himynameisjoey on Jun 23, 2009 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To explain my two picks of Daye and Teague!
I was going to pick a pg at #21 but it seemed that a run on forwars and wings was going so i decided i need a lottery talant who could take peja spot soon in Daye. He needs a few years in the NBA anyways. Then life became perfect when Jeff Teague droped to 27th. He is a perfect back up to Chris paul. So i end this draft with 13 million saving 3 young players and a replacement at Center! a good day to be a hornet!!!
by Arthur Schoene on Jun 23, 2009 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Er, who starts at center?
Milicic? With Melvin Ely and Hilton Armstrong backing him up?
Darko is a middling NBA talent when he’s healthy, which has been an issue.
by baduk on Jun 23, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wayne Ellington, UNC.
Go ahead and fine me, Comish
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He was my sleeper. Great shooter, but no athleticism and little defense. Had big trouble to get his shot off in last year's pre-draft camp
by Norsktroll on Jun 23, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just need a new Derek Fisher character, no worries.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 23, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks...
i wasted my day on this, oh well, we win some and lose some
fire nate before its too late
by pipgras on Jun 23, 2009 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If seeing
“Darren Collison” written in under #24 would make it feel like less of a waste, you know you are free to do that.
There’s a very real possibility that Thursday’s draft will turn out more or less like this, with the Blazers not making any big moves and perhaps ducking out altogether.
—Dave
by Dave on Jun 23, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way I had the 'Blazer trumpet' ringtone set up for the Bat phone to call in on
so when you called I was worried that it was someone else tying up the phone line, when I had important business to conduct…
Currently the GM of the MILWAUKEE BUCKS!
by TheOdenator on Jun 23, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey look at that
That lines up perfectly for the proposed trade I’d set up with Chicago — Bell, Ajinca, $3 million and rights to Henderson for Hinrich and rights to Blair.
by Charon on Jun 23, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and also
thanks, Dave, for letting me participate in this fun exercise.
by Charon on Jun 23, 2009 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes Thanks Dave for all your hard work...
Sorry if I sounded ungrateful
by Ilikeemall on Jun 23, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stephen Curry
Will get picked by the Nets, even if they have to move up. Now that they have the Brooklyn stadium improved, Curry would give strong consideration to NJ for LeBron in 2010. I am guessing they will trade Harris for big expiring contracts in that year. Ray Allen & Darko Milicic.
Offseason:
PG Options: Mike Conley Jr(T)/Jrue Holiday(D)/Rodrigue Beaubois(D)
SG Options: Mickaël Piétrus(T)/Terrence Williams(D)/Paul Harris(D)
Forward Options: Serge Ibaka(T)/Taj Gibson(D)/Ater Majok(D)
C Options: Alexis Ajinca(T)/Bamba Fall(D)
by TheGreatDane17 on Jun 23, 2009 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Approved. 100 million dollar brooklyn site.
Offseason:
PG Options: Mike Conley Jr(T)/Jrue Holiday(D)/Rodrigue Beaubois(D)
SG Options: Mickaël Piétrus(T)/Terrence Williams(D)/Paul Harris(D)
Forward Options: Serge Ibaka(T)/Taj Gibson(D)/Ater Majok(D)
C Options: Alexis Ajinca(T)/Bamba Fall(D)
by TheGreatDane17 on Jun 23, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris
Will go back to his home team, Milwaukee gets a steal for helping clear cap space for the Nets. Nets get Mbah A Moute who would be perfect as a role player next to big stars like LeBron/Wade/Shaq/Nash, just like Curry as a pick is the perfect compliment.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=nf7n3v
StoryTeller/AK, would they have enough cap off the books to sign LeBron AND Wade & then use the bird rights to resign Shaq & Nash? Whats the worst case situation in terms of how good they can be by spending $$$?
Offseason:
PG Options: Mike Conley Jr(T)/Jrue Holiday(D)/Rodrigue Beaubois(D)
SG Options: Mickaël Piétrus(T)/Terrence Williams(D)/Paul Harris(D)
Forward Options: Serge Ibaka(T)/Taj Gibson(D)/Ater Majok(D)
C Options: Alexis Ajinca(T)/Bamba Fall(D)
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