Blazersedge Draft Thread: 22-30
by Dave on Jun 25, 2009 6:36 PM PDT
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22. Portland Trail Blazers Victor Claver from Spain
Analysis: Feels like the Blazers couldn't move their first round pick so they spent it on someone who's not going to cost money this year.
23. Sacramento Kings Omri Casspi from Israel
Analysis: Here's the story as it's probably going to unfold. The quiet part is that the Blazers had possibilities with the 22nd pick but those may have been foiled somewhere. (Though it's possible that Klaver is still trade-worthy.) The vocal part is that Klaver is a decent talent with upside who will not require a contract. First-round talent, second-round cost.
24. Dallas Mavericks B.J. Mullens from Ohio State
Updated Analysis: People are debating the cap implications of this pick. During the summer there's a cap hold. After the summer there is none. After the summer the Blazers will be worried less about the salary cap than the luxury tax threshold.
25. Oklahoma City Thunder Rodrigue Beaubois from France
Trade Announced: Dallas and OKC are going to swap Mullens and Beaubois.
26. Chicago Bulls Taj Gibson from USC
27. Memphis Grizzlies DeMarre Carroll from Missouri
Further Analysis: As an example of how Claver could help the Blazers, consider a trade with the Bulls. Say the Bulls want talent in return for Hinrich but not cost. You trade them this guy, who's a future talent but costs them nothing. By the time he's ready to come over ther bad salaries are gone and they have no qualms about paying him.
28. Minnesota Timberwolves Wayne Ellington from UNC
Trade Announced: Quentin Richardson will be going from New York to Memphis in exchange for Darko Milicic.
29. New York Knicks (from L.A. Lakers) Toney Douglas from FSU
Reminder: We'll be switching to a new thread for the second round.
30. Cleveland Cavaliers Christian Eyenga from the Congo
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To Blair or not to Blair? That is the question...
"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
I need to close this page in case he picks somebody else. I don't wanna get banned.
"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
Back. Composed. Calm. Pissed.
"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
what are they up to
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo
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What scares me and intrigues me at the same time
Is there going to be a trade?
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
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Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
Blair.
As a former Sonic fan I am all to familiar with Draft day disappointment. The name Muhameed Sene says it all. I trust Kevin Pritchard. He will make the right choice and draft Blair. descion
Blaze14ROY
@#$% vangundy
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
sorry
… steeeeve… vangundy..
" jailblazers" shudders…
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
Ummm what?
I go to law school. Therefore, I have no life.
by andrewgolfsalot on Jun 25, 2009 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
wow
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
oh wow
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
Claver?????? At 22
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
claeza
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
Brandon Roy is so Under Rated he's becoming over rated
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can you clarify?
i think i missed how we got to 31?
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
got it
thanks
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
we have to be the team that is taking Lawson off of the wolves hands
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
That's already been outed as Denver
Lawson to Denver for 2010 first rounder
UMMMM...
he speaks spanish
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WHO????
Fire Mark Mason. He's a dork, and he projects that we are ALL dorks
Fire Brian Wheeler. Homers suck.
Trade Trout, or sign someone reliable to soak up his minutes.
....Now I'm done
that way we can keep ruffin
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
I feel like I just got screwed with my pants on.
I go to law school. Therefore, I have no life.
by andrewgolfsalot on Jun 25, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions
BUT HE TAKES UP CAP SPACE
as a place holder or some garbage like that
Fire Mark Mason. He's a dork, and he projects that we are ALL dorks
Fire Brian Wheeler. Homers suck.
Trade Trout, or sign someone reliable to soak up his minutes.
....Now I'm done
Not true
Joel Freeland and Petteri Koponen were also 1st round picks and they don’t use up cap space
A three-pointer is not a "triple." A triple is a hit in baseball.
A three-pointer is not a "trey." A trey is either an ESPN sportscaster or something that bad spellers eat cafeteria food on. - Dave on Mar 20, 2009 10:00 PM PDT
yes they do
824,000 each this summer. Claver will be over 1 million this summer
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
hmmm
I don’t quite get this pick (scratches brow)
"My teammates like me, they enjoy me. I'm not being too dominant in the locker room or anything like that. As long as all the things are good, I'm having fun." ~Brandon Roy
very disappointed
wow can it get much worse? victor freakin who? is KP on crack? what happened here? am I just stupid or did we just make a majorly bad move?
by cavejunctionblazer on Jun 25, 2009 6:43 PM PDT reply actions
In KP We Trust
Don’t hate, KP’s got a plan, he knows better than you or I do, I think you just have to accept this pick even though we’ve never heard of this guy, and know that he’s gonna be a player. Everyone said the same things when we drafted Nicholas Batum.
Claver is a stud
he’s clearly lottery talent in this draft, he wasn’t considered because of he’s injured, but he was projected as a lottery pick last year…
What I’m not sure about is about the salary… he’s making more money in Spain, a Rudy situation
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
KP just got Pritchslapped
The player he was expecting to be there at 22 wasn’t.
He didn’t like anyone left on the board.
So he used a stash pick to avoid taking on salary, freeing more cap room for free agency.
doesn't free any cap room
we have a summer cap hold equal to the salary slot.
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Why are you using a 1st Round pick of a 2nd Rounder as a Eurostash??? Anybody???????????????
"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
Picked in the first he has a salary
on the second you have to give him a 3 year at 4M each deal
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
by DaniBCN on Jun 25, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for a great signature
The Blazers will play beautiful basketball.
Brandon will shoot the lights out. Blake will run and LMA will finish strong at the hoop. Bayless will play because we’ll be so far ahead in the 4th quarter, giving all the Jerryd fans something to smile about.
But wait, that’s not all. Rudy will go 5 of 5 from distance. Batum will posterize someone. And Channing will NOT lead the team in points.
qoute from ofred
i still laff everytime i read it
ura quick one with the typing
The Blazers will play beautiful basketball.
Brandon will shoot the lights out. Blake will run and LMA will finish strong at the hoop. Bayless will play because we’ll be so far ahead in the 4th quarter, giving all the Jerryd fans something to smile about.
But wait, that’s not all. Rudy will go 5 of 5 from distance. Batum will posterize someone. And Channing will NOT lead the team in points.
qoute from ofred
That sig is 23 days old
Congratulations
You just made me change my signature, in your honor.
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
by DaniBCN on Jun 1, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice sig
Maybe we need two more (Victor Claver and Felipe Lopez). – Elgin
VENTURA: It’s drowning. It gives you the complete sensation that you are drowning. It is no good, because you — I’ll put it to you this way, you give me a waterboard, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I’ll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders.
by 22baylor on Jun 2, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
Cabby????
are you OK?
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great move
they say he was a lottery level talent but since he won’t come over for a year or 2 he slipped, classic Spurs type of move
Calm down... it's not time to freak out yet.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
but I'll let you know.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
i'm so confused...
can ben or dave shed some light on this pick?!!??!?!?!?!?! WTF?!?!?!?!?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
We had Blair! We HAD him!
The Blazers as a whole are far more like my wife than like me in the sense of their physicality on defense.
-Dave
For the record, I'm now drinking, but for all the wrong reasons.
I go to law school. Therefore, I have no life.
by andrewgolfsalot on Jun 25, 2009 6:45 PM PDT reply actions
actually
I think you have a very good reason to (said by a non-drinker) lol
"My teammates like me, they enjoy me. I'm not being too dominant in the locker room or anything like that. As long as all the things are good, I'm having fun." ~Brandon Roy
by hisblazergrrrl on Jun 25, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I really don't drink either. At least not much.
Law school hasn’t kicked in yet, I guess.
I go to law school. Therefore, I have no life.
by andrewgolfsalot on Jun 25, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Blair slids to 31 calm down
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
Think so really?
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
how did we get to 31?
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
read the BE front page
to sum up: Sergio and 38 for 31
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
comming from a guy who mispells slides I'd take it with a grain of salt ;)
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
It's a coin flip... but maybe
certainly safer if his knees really are that bad
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by The Arkitect on Jun 25, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Omri Casspi was the guy you draft if you're trying to cut in front of sacramento
which was what I thought the whole reason was for trading with dallas
The Blazers as a whole are far more like my wife than like me in the sense of their physicality on defense.
-Dave
Exactly, claver would've been there at #31.
There now I've met the 75 word count. -pookeyguru
possibly picked for mavs?? trading for kidd?
by elconquistador on Jun 25, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
i even said blairs name as david stern announced claver. my mom laughed at me
by elconquistador on Jun 25, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Cap Hold?
Will be there be a cap hold for Portland even if this guy doesn’t come over for a few years?
yeah
it isn’t the money so much as the roster spot I think
If I understand well enough the rules, and I think I do
He doesn’t take a roster spot, and there’s something like a 600k cut on the cap for the blazers, nothing to worry about
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
On the bright side...
…anyone who thinks the Blazers need to add veteran help should feel good.
By not picking a player using the draft, it means we stand pat or use free agency to fill our needs, with the latter being more likely.
why gamble on blair sliding?!
if ANYONE was gonna be available at 31 it would be Victor Fing Claver
The Blazers as a whole are far more like my wife than like me in the sense of their physicality on defense.
-Dave
by chrischa on Jun 25, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
How many things are broken in Cablinasian's house right now?
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
may have hurt himself...
can we get a cop over there?
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
I wouldn't send anyone near that house for a looooooong time
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
Deals didn't happen or the draft didn't go as planned in the Blazers war room.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Victor Claver
ESPN link for those with insider
http://insider.espn.go.com/nbadraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2009&playerId=19183
Why trade Sergio then?
We gave him away! I wasn’t the biggest Sergio fan, but I never wanted to gift-wrap him away for… what did we get? A player we could have had anyway!!! How does this make sense?
sergio doesn't have anything to do with this pick
he was moving from 38 to 31, we’ll find out what we got later
we have to wait till after pick #38
to find out KP’s moves today
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
We all knew Casspi was the #23 of the Kings. Why did KP spend picks to jump them if he was picking somebody they weren't gonna pick anyway?
I am really lost.
Something bad has happened tonight.
"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
maybe KP is really shake up about MJ dying
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by The Arkitect on Jun 25, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lmao
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
ru kidding?
Farrah Fawcett, man. He’s still got the poster.
by LicketyBrindle on Jun 25, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Claver is and will be better than Casspi
Looks like KP thinks the same way, probably Sacto too
Also, picking Claver in the first round makes great sense salary wise.
Rudy, Sergio and Nic are so great because they came really cheap as late 1st rounds, that’s the way KP does it and it’s proven that it works
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
I am giving this 48 hours to digest...
But I seriously think the “in KP I trust” moniker has been used for the last time in my mind. Taking a euro trash red head whom we could have had in the 2nd round in the 1st round, and thusly putting a salary cap hold on this precious cap space we’ve been sold is GARBAGE
Fire Mark Mason. He's a dork, and he projects that we are ALL dorks
Fire Brian Wheeler. Homers suck.
Trade Trout, or sign someone reliable to soak up his minutes.
....Now I'm done
by SuperDave on Jun 25, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Saddly Mistaken
ALL OF YOU CLAVER HATERS WILL EAT YOUR WORDS THIS GUY IS A STUD!!!!
Draft Cole Aldrich 2010
Salary!
This draft is about salary!
Claver will come for 1M/year in a couple years.
Sergio, Rudy and Nic got like 3M$ combined, that’s why they were so great, that kind of contracts allow the team to get good FA’s and sign extensions for the core
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
Blair is surely gone by #31
Sorry. No worries though, I’m sure he’ll be as good as Oliver Miller turned out.
nickname for claver: victor clever
i like it, keep him
by elconquistador on Jun 25, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Never saw this coming
First we give away Sergio for basically nothing
then we draft someone who wont be around to play – EVER! just like the Joel freelands and Peterri Koponens
by cavejunctionblazer on Jun 25, 2009 6:49 PM PDT reply actions
he left too soon
i’m a buckeye and i am telling you, he’s not ready
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
why would a bench player go in to the draft
the people around him really let him down telling him to go early
The Blazers will play beautiful basketball.
Brandon will shoot the lights out. Blake will run and LMA will finish strong at the hoop. Bayless will play because we’ll be so far ahead in the 4th quarter, giving all the Jerryd fans something to smile about.
But wait, that’s not all. Rudy will go 5 of 5 from distance. Batum will posterize someone. And Channing will NOT lead the team in points.
qoute from ofred
agreed
i mean, he’s got size and tremendous upside but anyone who is 19 has an upside…started 2 games at OSU and didn’t average more than 10 and 10…not a good choice.
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
cause he has no experience
i don’t blame them
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
perhaps all those
that have overrated pritchard’s “genius” for years will begin to see that his track record is actually quite spotty. not sure why you move up two spots to take a guy that won’t play for your team for 2 years.
would claver not have been there at 24?
this after watching two players we could have had – carter and jefferson improve already good teams.
by colinmarsh on Jun 25, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Carter and Jeff aren't good fits on our team
How many SF’s do we need? Would you like a whole team of just SF’s? Neither are worth the money to us
why no they could compete with minnys all PG team
The Blazers will play beautiful basketball.
Brandon will shoot the lights out. Blake will run and LMA will finish strong at the hoop. Bayless will play because we’ll be so far ahead in the 4th quarter, giving all the Jerryd fans something to smile about.
But wait, that’s not all. Rudy will go 5 of 5 from distance. Batum will posterize someone. And Channing will NOT lead the team in points.
qoute from ofred
we were paying raef lafrentz
travis outlaw is not a good SF, neither is nic batum. batum may develop into a nice role player, outlaw is what he is, martell webster is nothing special. a bunch of average guys are never as good as one better guy. it’s not about numbers in a league where in the playoffs you only play 8 guys.
instead we could have paid richard jefferson and made real run in the playoffs. we also would have a legit 3rd scorer which we severely lack. how is a 3rd scorer at a weak position for the blazers “not a good fit”.
how useful is cap space in a year where there is really no one worth signing? the sexiest FA available is 30 year old hedo turkoglu. he’ll get overpaid because there’s no one else available. the 7 mil in space we have is likely not enough to get him.
jefferson would kill flexibility in the future? i guess except that as soon as we sign roy / aldridge this summer our cap space is gone for years to come regardless of having a jefferson on the books.
Jefferson is 29, Carter is 32
I can’t believe we stay where we’re at with only the draft. They’re opening up cap space. Lats I heard we will have about 9mil. with sergio gone and a 1st rounder is under a mil. That gives us some trade bucks.
RJ would be a decent fit, but we have decent SF’s. You talk like Batum, Webster and Outlaw stink. What we don’t have is a good backup PF or a top notch PG.
Give it a chance, free agency doesn’t start til’ July 1.
To summarize: Wade too quick, Kobe too skilled, LeBron too physical - Batum
hard to figure out
Dallas wasn’t gonna take Claver, and everyone had Casspi at 24, so why move up? Claver has stated in the past that he won’t come to the NBA for rookie salary slot money, so why take him there? are we trying to move up 2 spots to make that rookie salary 100k more as an enticement? seems like a BIG stretch…
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
we coulda had blair produce as much as brandon for a fraction of the price.
The Blazers as a whole are far more like my wife than like me in the sense of their physicality on defense.
-Dave
I'd of liked to get Blair
but he’s not Bass. At least not yet. There must be a reason everyone passed on Blair.
To summarize: Wade too quick, Kobe too skilled, LeBron too physical - Batum
#1st rounders are usually on the roster they get paid slotted money it makes 0 sense to stash them away,,,,,,,
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
95.5 is claiming they don't have to pay him that money until they bring him over..which is years away
making room to sign a FA this summer…I guess?
It's actually a brilliant pick for Portland. KP really did his hw drafting the next Hedo.
If anyone is going to find the next diamond in the ruff it’s KP. He is the most interesting man in the world.
by BRoyInThe4th on Jun 25, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
next hedo huh?
so…martell? travis? BATUM?!
awesome. another SF
The Blazers as a whole are far more like my wife than like me in the sense of their physicality on defense.
-Dave
He is staying in Spain and could be top 5 worthy in a few years. He drafts players
that have the most upside.
by BRoyInThe4th on Jun 25, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Sonics probably take Blair
I mean thunder…..
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
Maybe in two or three years
Claver will be the next Rudy and KP will look like a genius again, but certainly not at this very moment.
You have to believe something's up.
I can’t say this is a bad pick because there’s a whole lot of time left. The fact he picked someone NO ONE ON THE PLANET would have considered picking says there’s something under the surface. This screams moves at free agents in the summer time.
Life is hilarious.
HurraKane
called this pick in the Sergio trade thread. He said Portland was targeting Claver at 31 and possibly at 22.
thanks
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Jun 25, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Higher Salary
Assume Blair slides to a point we can take him as well, then we find out Claver was taken now so he’d have a higher contract when we want to bring him over.
Down with the Ruskies
this is wieird...why have there been no trades announced?
none for any team, just a rumor for Lawson the Denver
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
dude are you ok? We were going to send a search party out for you
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
He was in the other thread with a bunch of us.
I really wish a link would be added when the new thread goes up.
Sergio traded to Sacramento
There are reports that Portland has traded the #38 pick and Sergio Rodriguez for #31
i just rewound
it was 100% Nic
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Bulls are going to take Blair...watch
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
Is Stern drunk?
Ten players, two baskets, 13,000 people, one basketball. And we will decide what is done with that one basketball.
wouldn't be surprised
lush…
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
i might cry
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
What older yet still productive big name PF 6' 10" type players are out there in free agency?
by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Jun 25, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions
Antonio McDyess for one.
He certainly fits the “older” mold.
its nic, i rwd
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 6:56 PM PDT reply actions
This is why I don't choose a "favorite player" for the Blazers to pick
I’d rather watch how Portland does without feeling let down, even if they may have done right.
Just my thing though.
you never know………
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
from nbadraft.net
Kevin Pritchard has been relatively quiet this year. He did throw in a second-round pick to move up two spots into Dallas’ No. 22 slot, but the Trailblazers’ GM typically makes somewhere between five and 500 trades on draft day. It was widely speculated that Portland had their sights set on Victor Claver, and that’s exactly who they selected. Portland plans to stash him away in Spain for a year or two while the squad looks to extend the contracts of franchise cornerstones Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge. Claver is a hard-nosed kid with a deep bag of offensive tricks, but his lack of foot speed will hurt him as he tries to defend other small forwards.
The Blazers will play beautiful basketball.
Brandon will shoot the lights out. Blake will run and LMA will finish strong at the hoop. Bayless will play because we’ll be so far ahead in the 4th quarter, giving all the Jerryd fans something to smile about.
But wait, that’s not all. Rudy will go 5 of 5 from distance. Batum will posterize someone. And Channing will NOT lead the team in points.
qoute from ofred
That's a great line up of prospects
sure, a lot of these guys won’t play in the league, but neither will a lot of guys drafted in the 10-20 position. these late first early second round picks are a great way to get talent, especially when you get a bunch of them and you can let them play overseas before you bring them over
Yellow Mamba FTW!
adn batum
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 25, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
its the eye
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
My sources tell me
KP did this on purpose just so fans would stop using the term “Pritchslap.”
by tominhawaii on Jun 25, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
I wanted Blair too
I just heard on comcast that Claver will stay in europe for at least a year. I don’t understand this pick. I hope KP knows more than the rest of us. Seems like Blair would have been perfect for us.
JRogero
T Wolves pick 3 pgs in the round..
Something fishy there.
Get out of Joel's way or he will eat your freaking face!
they already saifd Lawson has been dealt
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
only 4 picks between us and the 31. Blair part 2?
Brandon Roy is the Shawn Kemp of monogamy.
by robrun2 on Jan 6, 2009 8:46 AM PST
YES
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
What about Minny picking Blair at 28
Trading him and Rubio to US!
L@kers..... here we come
outlaw
and cash considerations
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I hear this guy Claver is a top prospect
lotta interest in him.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
nice try
but no way
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Something must be wrong with Blair.
Ten players, two baskets, 13,000 people, one basketball. And we will decide what is done with that one basketball.
Blair is in Freefall
His knees were questioned because of ACL surgery in high school, but he’s had no problems since then.
Chad Ford
We had the Blazers pegged to take Claver with the 31st pick. I knew they really liked DeJuan Blair but they must have been scared off by his bad knees. Claver will stay overseas for maybe three years. but he’s got great potential. He’s athletic, skilled and one of the best up-and-coming talents in Spain. But I wonder if Portland will regret passing on Blair.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Why couldn't we get Blair at 22 and Claver at 31 makes more sense
Claver wouldnt want to come over on rookie scale plus he is SF anyways
She lives in my lap
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
rookie contract starts when he comes over
not when he’s picked
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
i might not have been clear
but I belive if we hold his rights for three years then we are not constrained by the rookie scale to sign him
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
no difference at all
in terms of money we have to spend this summer
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
we have them as long as we like
as long as we dont bring him in and then cut him
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
For as long as he has a contract +2 years ...I believe
"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii
by 92wastheyear on Jun 25, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
But to meeee
he’ll be straight ballin’.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
OR....
Maybe KP has done his research and knew Blair would fall to the 31.
SO YOU CAN TAKE BLAIR AT 31!~!!
lol…..
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
only thing that makes sense
unless there is something else going on
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Interesting take.
KP is in the war room on the blackberry, who knows. Trade Claver to another team?
Life is hilarious.
3 years….. wow…
fire KP
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions
so far
you have contributed “gay”, the eff word, and “fire kp”. Thank you for that.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
This feels like a groin pull
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
we had to give up all that
to move up 2 spots and one of those teams was going to take claver??? I dont think so… weird!!
I like
the strategy because it means we’re gearing up to take on salary via trade or free agency. The high 2nd rounders can be good players but with non-guaranteed contracts. Blair might be there at 31, as will some other good players.
KP is smarter than all of us so just be patient.
making cap space???
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions
The Ghost of Draft Days Past told KP to take Claver
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/6/16/911916/slam-online-the-ghost-of-nba-draft
It's only fair that we get Blair!
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2009/06/slamonline-mock-draft-victor-claver-no-24/
It's only fair that we get Blair!
eitehr would be smart
they need wings for sure
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Please remember that swearing is not allowed on Blazer's Edge...
That includes disguised swearing and that includes acronyms.
Mod. Moderate. Moderation. Moderator.
by -ken on Jun 25, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
!@#$@#$ !@#$@#$! @#$!@!#$@#$
are legit right? at least that’s how I understood the rules… as long as they don’t indicate what word should be used…. right?
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
no serious...
say I say, %@# bunnies are cute.
or #$#$!!# ignorant snot of a refferee…..
vs using a f at the begining of #$% and that would violate the rules.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
That's basically like fjadskljfkladsjfljadslfjk to me.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
For real?
So… if I said “WTE” but the bottom line of the E was erased I would be breaking the rules?
Life is hilarious.
WOW
I had no idea that was the case. Can I get suggestion for disguising the disguising of swearing? Or some other clever acronyms? Cause I’m fired up concerning kevin.
Life is hilarious.
Would be funny
If Thabeet and Blair end up on the same team after the pasting Blair paid on his this season
PG: Hinrich, Bayless, Beaubois
SF: Crash, Smith or status quo
PF:Draft Dejuan Blair, add Pops
Rudy, Nic
No fear
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
I don't know if this has been mentioned
but by taking Claver in the first, he protects the Blazers and sort of screws Claver, since he’ll be stuck in a rookie scale contract, rather than being able to negotiate so he can afford his buyout.
Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game
trust KP
do you think you’re a better basketball talent scout then he and his team are? i’m sure he knows what he’s doing.
Yellow Mamba FTW!
i meant Carroll
Claver is a 1st round talent, the question is whether he’ll come to Portland on the rookie scale like Rudy did.
They may have had no choice
They may have tried to sell it to no takers. Very possible in this draft.
Liver disease???
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
Ohh yeah...
2nd round?
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
by dyshooter182 on Jun 25, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
The question remains:
Why did we move up to pick a guy that wasn’t even a projected 1st rounder?
lol
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Jun 25, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
cannot be announced till after pick 38 they said
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
that's the Sergio trade
I’m talking like (FOR INSTANCE) Outlaw Blake Claver for Hinrich
I blame Prez
This raft is weird, Stern is stoned out of his brain and GMs are picking all over the place.
Ten players, two baskets, 13,000 people, one basketball. And we will decide what is done with that one basketball.
This raft is sinking
lol
I try to help with everything," Fernandez said. "If the coach says go rebound, I go rebound. I work for the team.
You get squeezing down to the exact things. Now it's not about fluff. It's down to deal points."
I loved watching DeMarre Carroll play ball, but he was perfect for Mizzou's pressing style
I don’t think he’ll be a good NBA baller.
I'm not near a TV
But was Blair in the green room?
Good, I don’t care who they are I hate to see guys go through the “Brady Quinn draft day experience”
by pineapple7611 on Jun 25, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
5 minutes is too long man
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
I can't believe there is a new thread.
I was in the old one….=/. Thansk for ditching me.
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
I doubt Minny takes Blair
which means that is probably what will happen
I will be disappointed if Minnesota doesn't draft another point guard
by Peteyhasnohead on Jun 25, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
another PG for Min??
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
perhaps KP
took claver because he knew someone (SA?) was going to take him at the end of the 1st round
Liver Disease > ACL surgery apparently.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Kp is choking
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions
As long as we get a legit backup PF and starting PG by the fall we're fine
the offseason doesn’t end tonight
Or is it the Hinrich maneuver?
Man-slave, bring me my PB&J!
by wjb1492 on Jun 25, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
too bad he s probably going to minny though lol
by elconquistador on Jun 25, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess some people just don't care.
Ten players, two baskets, 13,000 people, one basketball. And we will decide what is done with that one basketball.
patty mills
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
I'm gonna bet
Blair @ 31 and Young @ 33
Collegiate stats:
NCAA Arizona:
Jerryd Bayless: 19.7pts, 4.0 asts, 3to
NAIA Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Terry Porter: 19.7pts, 4.3 asts, 2.33to
Blair
and Pendergraph
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Jun 25, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgot about Air Bud
Collegiate stats:
NCAA Arizona:
Jerryd Bayless: 19.7pts, 4.0 asts, 3to
NAIA Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Terry Porter: 19.7pts, 4.3 asts, 2.33to
Minnesota selects Patick Mills of the Saint Mary's
jk
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
Who else thinks his name would be way, way cooler if it was pronounced Claw-ver?
good luck dejuan blair
lawson to denver???
damn!! not good for the blazers!!!
Nah its okay
Who knows what Denver will have left with half their roster FAs…
Proud member of Duck nation!
Thats a great nickname
If he wasn’t so thin that is
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
hahaha
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
So how much of this KP vitrol
is a product of people becoming over excited about drafts and players getting well overvalued?
Maybe KP is really smart not to give up too much to draft in an inflated market.
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
by jonestr on Jun 25, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ford said that
the 8th pick in this draft was about the 18th in an AVERAGE draft.
People get way too over hyped over players that have proven nothing
Collegiate stats:
NCAA Arizona:
Jerryd Bayless: 19.7pts, 4.0 asts, 3to
NAIA Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Terry Porter: 19.7pts, 4.3 asts, 2.33to
ya
it’s all done by draft position and if he is traded he will still be the 22nd pick
by Peteyhasnohead on Jun 25, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
He has to be seriously.
I want a breathaliser test.
Ten players, two baskets, 13,000 people, one basketball. And we will decide what is done with that one basketball.
The crowd was chanting his name
“David Stern, David Stern”
yeah i know
i was just comparing ellington to the last SG from a UNC title team. Similar players IMO.
which rhymes with
noblair.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
would be funny if we skip Dejuan even at 31 lolololol
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
NO
not funny
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll pretend I didn't read that
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 25, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
except that the knicks have the pick
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 25, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
nice big blue dress
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions
somebody to take lee's spot
after they trade Hill for a PG? :(
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
at this point
why is Lee leaving NYC a fore gone conclusion
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
Nah
They just got their overweight big man
by pineapple7611 on Jun 25, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
VIA BENNY
strong talk both ways: 1) blazers love claver and will happily stash and 2)hes perfect sweetener for larger developing trade #LGKP
From Russia With Love
let's go KP
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
LETS GO!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
man twolves
taking 4 guards in 1 draft, although 1 has been confirmed traded, but still 4 guards!!!!!!!
Andy Katz has the easiest job ever
He “breaks” news that we’ve known for anywhere from an hour to a day in advance.
Does anyone know if we can win the championship during the draft?
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
by hobobob on Jun 25, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
there was an article
a couple days back suggesting that the 2nd round is where championships are won
not too great, but whatever
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
blair will get picked up as an undrafted rookie free agent
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
Honeymoon is officially over.
More low percentage Euro stashes doesn’t create a championship run.
So does Bayless, which makes the moniker slightly ironic
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
Works sometimes, most not.
Russians, freeland, koponen, sergio.
by Free Bayless on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Who did at 22? Are you so sad?
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
Someone who can contribute, like a physical backup PF.
There’s no reason to continue the perpetual slow build, too much can go wrong. They can make the moves to try now, but are choosing not to.
by Free Bayless on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LMAO
they are choosing not to try? Does this make any kind of sense?
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Claver
Lottery talent that has a fellow Spanish player on the team. The blazers rock, KP I Trust. To make this team win.
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems like a Tom Penn move.
Some kind of savvy salary jujitsu. Which in turn makes room for FAs. But you’re probably right. KP hates winning.
darko/quentin trade is weird an a steal for New York
Truth never was or can be propagated by fire and sword - Albert Gallatin
next Blazers pick
Nando De Colo
book it
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
And he is small :)
Only dunked on everyone and rebounded over #2 Thabeet.
It's only fair that we get Blair!
Believe it or not
maybe they know something you or I don’t
by Illmatic88 on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I refuse to believe
that GMs are privy to any information that I can’t find at NBAdraft.net. Can’t be.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
You didn't get the memo?
Blair fell into a Vortex similar to Ozzie Smith on the Simpsons.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
by blzrfan on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
man
that would be a kick in the junk..
"be where you are when you're there"
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Blair at 31...Bank it!!!!
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
He's there.
Never in a million years would I have thought he’d drop to the second round.
Man-slave, bring me my PB&J!
Do we take Blair at 31?
or does that just make too much sense?
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
potential storyline if we get Blair at 31
KP knew that other teams were uber worried about his knees and knew he would fall to the 2nd round
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
No way Cleveland takes Blair. Not with Shaq, Z, and Varejao to play behind.
Brandon Roy is the Shawn Kemp of monogamy.
by robrun2 on Jan 6, 2009 8:46 AM PST
way to cover all the bases there
The Blazers as a whole are far more like my wife than like me in the sense of their physicality on defense.
-Dave
by chrischa on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
That was CLASSIC
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
OMG get this first round over with so long
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
hahaha
careful, S4E got banned for as much smart-aleckery…
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
How would we feel if we turned Sergio into DeJaun Blair?
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
Ecstatic
Traded away a piece that doesn’t fit for what looks like a perfect fit
by pineapple7611 on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Which makes him a better bet if his knees are questionable
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
I think they do
especially a guy that can rebound
by Peteyhasnohead on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe Smith, big Z, Shaq, Varejao
Looks fine.
by AnotherBeaverFirstDown on Jun 25, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
he has value to trade
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions
Other Gm's are scared to pick Blair
because they know KP targeted him and they are afriad KP will come knocking on their door and rob them blind
yes he did
and then Stern shot him in the knees, hence the injury
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
i know what happened
KP some how got every GM to think that Blair was already drafted!
if by some miracle blair makes it to 31
and we pass on him again my head will explode
The Blazers as a whole are far more like my wife than like me in the sense of their physicality on defense.
-Dave
BLAIR IS AN UNBELIEVABLE BARGAIN AT 31!!!
Even if his knees go out after 2 years. You can’t sign a free agent for that price.
It's only fair that we get Blair!
This'll be great...
we get Blair and then someone can make a fanpost with a list of the names of people who were freaking the (—-) out over nothing.
whatever
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
I'm on the list
Tony Bennett reports that Minnesota and Portland are swapping draft picks -- Roy to Portland, Foye to Minnesota. That's it? That's the trade? None of the ESPN guys seem remotely fazed. I knew Kevin McHale couldn't just pick the best guy in the draft without somehow screwing it up. I would have bet my Ndudi Ebi rookie cards on it.
by Salem Stephen on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
a 19 year old
with bigtime offensive skills and the physical ability to develop into a solid defender? Sounds alright to me
I was very puzzled...
but not necessarily freaking out per se
I'll help with that post
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
no blair
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions
Can someone explain to me
the difference b/t getting Victor at 22 and Blair at 31 and vice versa?
we save money
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 25, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
actual cash yes
cap room this summer, no
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
are you sure?
wouldn’t not having to pay a contract save us cap room
The new GM of the Detroit Pistons
bayless leaves over my dead body
sign mike bibby
by thomasikehara on Jun 27, 2009 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
looks like he was right
a fair amount of eurostash went in late 1st
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
At #22 Claver is locked into a rookie scale contract for the next 3 years if he comes over
Whoever is picked at 31 isn’t locked into a contract. Claver wanted to go in the second round so he could sign for more money than the rookie scal when he comes over to the NBA
so now Claver
hates Portland?
I would.
by LicketyBrindle on Jun 25, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Clev could take blair
if they aren’t keeping Verajao (sp?)
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
Where's Blair?
Waldo is easier to find than him.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Kirk doesn't have any friends.
Should have known better than to believe that rumor.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Because Outlaw will be our starting 3 next year.
Book it.
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by EngineerScotty on Jun 25, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Blair is like Josh McRoberts a few years back
A steal in the 2nd round—even if he’s a bust who cares?
I am Spartacus and I approved this message
you could say that about any 2nd rounder
especially a guy named Victor
The Blazers as a whole are far more like my wife than like me in the sense of their physicality on defense.
-Dave
someone just called josh mcroberts a steal
i never saw that coming. wow!
SLOW DOWN.... MY poor eyes are having trouble keeping up.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
I can hear it now
Stern will say “with the 31st pick of the 2009 NBA draft, The PTB select DaJuan…Summers”
by two4larue on Jun 25, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
and with the 33rd pick DaJuan Blair
Tony Bennett reports that Minnesota and Portland are swapping draft picks -- Roy to Portland, Foye to Minnesota. That's it? That's the trade? None of the ESPN guys seem remotely fazed. I knew Kevin McHale couldn't just pick the best guy in the draft without somehow screwing it up. I would have bet my Ndudi Ebi rookie cards on it.
by Salem Stephen on Jun 25, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I will strangle somebody
Somebody better call my momma
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
patty mills… please
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
At 31 KP picks exciting young spanish middle school phenom!
…to be kept on ice in Euro leagues for the next 10 years.
Blazer Management Memo sent out via email to all GM's in the league:
“It has come to our attention that some teams mean to do our organization harm by drafting Dejaun Blair. Please be advised that the Trailblazer organization will do everything up to an including litigation to protect our ability to draft him.”
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
by Matt Daddy on Jun 25, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
They are unofficially the Blazers farm team.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Marca's two most hated Americans are Nate McMillan and Jozy Altidore.
by jksnake99 on Jun 25, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
2-0! U-S-A!
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont get why they hate Nate
and I dont get the second reference at all
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
They should hate Howard more
that save he had on Villa’s shot that was curling right post was unbelievable.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
why dont we do something unpredictable and pick an american
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions
hahaha great minds
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
drunk
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions
Summers...
please
Tony Bennett reports that Minnesota and Portland are swapping draft picks -- Roy to Portland, Foye to Minnesota. That's it? That's the trade? None of the ESPN guys seem remotely fazed. I knew Kevin McHale couldn't just pick the best guy in the draft without somehow screwing it up. I would have bet my Ndudi Ebi rookie cards on it.
yes....
Tony Bennett reports that Minnesota and Portland are swapping draft picks -- Roy to Portland, Foye to Minnesota. That's it? That's the trade? None of the ESPN guys seem remotely fazed. I knew Kevin McHale couldn't just pick the best guy in the draft without somehow screwing it up. I would have bet my Ndudi Ebi rookie cards on it.
KP Knew What He Was Doing All Along
IN KP WE TRUST.
huh???
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
Freak out
Tony Bennett reports that Minnesota and Portland are swapping draft picks -- Roy to Portland, Foye to Minnesota. That's it? That's the trade? None of the ESPN guys seem remotely fazed. I knew Kevin McHale couldn't just pick the best guy in the draft without somehow screwing it up. I would have bet my Ndudi Ebi rookie cards on it.
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
whiners
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
At #30, Cleveland selects... EYENGA
David Stern is thrilled his night is over. As always. Hey David, this wasn’t the final pick in the draft.
FTW 2.0
"So, then, I was like, it'd be really dirty if I put up 42. So I did!" -Brandon Roy, post-game comments after game 2 of the first round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs
If we get Blair in the 2nd round
that is pretty good so as not to have a guy with health issues on a guaranteed contract
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
He just made that name up, right?
I go to law school. Therefore, I have no life.
by andrewgolfsalot on Jun 25, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
now you can see whether KP even wants the guy
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
STERN! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!
Ten players, two baskets, 13,000 people, one basketball. And we will decide what is done with that one basketball.
Unbelievable...raise your hand if you thought Blair was a 2nd rounder
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
i
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
OK seriously stern is Drunk
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
Yes, a guy from Badalona's farm team who will never amount to anything
It's only fair that we get Blair!
i cant believe it
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
amen to that
GREAT move by KP!!!!!
Trade or sign a starting PG
Draft a banger PF...that's your job KP, now get it done!
what the heck...
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Jun 25, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
stern is housed
Dan in Troutdale (US American)
KP on 2008 draft, "They've shown extraordinary intelligence, even problem-solving. Especially the big one. We bred eight originally, but when Jerryd came in he took over the pride and killed all but two of the others. That one... when he looks at you, you can tell he's working things out."
by Here come the men in black on Jun 25, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
We'll pass on Blair here and draft him at #33.
by GMan83201 on Jun 25, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Just to mess with the nutcases here
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
wow... stern is soooooo hammmered!!!!
that smirk as he walked off was CLASSSSSIC!!!!!
WOW...out of the Congo into Cleveland
Not sure if he can survive Cleveland.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
by blzrfan on Jun 25, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The donkey on Winnie The Pooh
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by EngineerScotty on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Finally Lebron gets some help
Congo FTW
by Furious Styles on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
this is so freakin weird
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
Stern must be mourning MJ
or thought that it was Jordan who keeled over dead..
I am Spartacus and I approved this message
by EngineerScotty on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I think I'm on LSD. This cannot all be happening.
Ten players, two baskets, 13,000 people, one basketball. And we will decide what is done with that one basketball.
I forgot about the volleyball dude
He was listed as who we would get last year at #13 in moch drafts.
"Thank you for your many couresties..."
I’m dying over here.
David Stern is my new idol. I’m getting drunk at work tomorrow.
Buck Williams for the hall of fame
He's the boss
He can come to work drunk whenever he wants.
I am Spartacus and I approved this message
by EngineerScotty on Jun 25, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
that was so funny
teetering at the podium, a poo-eating grin on his face…
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
If Blair gets passed up again...
…maybe we can get him at #33 and hope we can get some cap savings in the form of his medical retirement.
by Mortimer on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Let's trade for the 60th pick and get him there
I'm a really really ridiculously good looking orange mocha frappaccino drinking manhammer sandwich
now THAT's a pritch-slapping
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I would like KP to select Blair in this position
A three-pointer is not a "triple." A triple is a hit in baseball.
A three-pointer is not a "trey." A trey is either an ESPN sportscaster or something that bad spellers eat cafeteria food on. - Dave on Mar 20, 2009 10:00 PM PDT
KP is gonna make the Blair fanboys cry me thinks.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I can't get excited again
I’m just too confused
PG: Hinrich, Bayless, Beaubois
SF: Crash, Smith or status quo
PF:Draft Dejuan Blair, add Pops
likewise
but if we pass twice, he’s clearly not in good shape health-wise.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Jun 25, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Sergey is a winner
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Jun 25, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't Budinger
A probably Lotto pick last year?
L@kers..... here we come
level of competition in congo is nowhere near the nba though
by elconquistador on Jun 25, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Please take Blair KP!!!
so we can all stop stressing
he was the McDonald's all star 3 point champ
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Oh Sterny
Ten players, two baskets, 13,000 people, one basketball. And we will decide what is done with that one basketball.
GO GO GO
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/6/25/925463/blazersedge-draft-thread-second
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Blair had several knee operations in high school
That might explains things
Good thing they wear shoes
during the games. :)
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... I know...
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~ Ron Artest (link: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-090515)
by FibonacciSequence on Jun 25, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Ric Bucher can't even say Sergio Rodriguez
Creator of the "Draft Darius Butler" truth train.
Jailbird is free to spread his wings (don't get banned X)
Visit my blog, The Blazing Yankee
welcome Pendy
Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.
Best draft of all time: "1942, right after Pearl Harbor….everyone got drafted" --- 92wastheyear
Channing is gone now for sure....
Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.
Best draft of all time: "1942, right after Pearl Harbor….everyone got drafted" --- 92wastheyear
RUMOR: Blair really Kyle from South Park
GM’s wary of testicle kneecaps.
She lives in my lap
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/6/25/925463/blazersedge-draft-thread-second#17433351
It's only fair that we get Blair!
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