Future First Round Draft Picks Appreciation Thread

by OregonDuckworth on Feb 24, 2011 1:57 PM PST

Let's not forget that Pryz and the inferno weren't the only ones to be shipped out today. We also had to say goodbye to two future first round picks. This thread is to commemorate what might have been.

Future pick #1, I always took you for granted. With the Blazers being so draft crazy in the past, I never thought you would be the one traded. While I'm excited to get Crash Wallace for you, draft day will be a little less exciting without you around.

Future pick #2, I have to admit I never liked you. I've always been resentful that we traded Bayless for you, and I never gave you a fair chance. When NOL got off to a great start, it made me like you even less. However, I wish you luck in your future endeavors and hope the fans in your new city appreciate you more than I did.

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Haha

This is brilliant.

Mike Rice: "Camby nearly rejected that with his Armpit!"

Mike Barrett: "Now that would be a fragrant foul."

by TheNoPoFuzz on Feb 24, 2011 1:59 PM PST reply actions

When I read the subject line I was like, "Really?"

But now I have rec’d it. Nicely done.

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by T Darkstar on Feb 24, 2011 2:18 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

great commentary

I was pulling for draft pick #2 to become gold and it still might but most likely as a rotation player not a starter

"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein

by Garden of ODEN on Feb 24, 2011 2:35 PM PST reply actions

just rec!

by runanjum on Feb 24, 2011 2:43 PM PST reply actions

This is great!

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by BlazersOrBust on Feb 24, 2011 2:47 PM PST reply actions

I thought pick Number 2 really lived up to his name.

by BlazerDavid on Feb 24, 2011 3:23 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

i think i see what you did there.

and i think i like it.

by SaveOden on Feb 25, 2011 7:39 AM PST up reply actions

Future stretch 3/4 and developmental PG

you will not be forgotten!

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Feb 24, 2011 3:37 PM PST reply actions 9 recs

Love this, spot on hahaha

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by Terminator X on Feb 24, 2011 4:08 PM PST up reply actions

just to clarify the draft picks are for this year correct?

by RainInRipCity on Feb 24, 2011 3:55 PM PST reply actions

No, 2011 first rounder from New Orleans and our own 2013 first rounder

Reportedly

by Norsktroll on Feb 24, 2011 4:20 PM PST up reply actions

Both "conditional"

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Feb 24, 2011 4:36 PM PST up reply actions

I came in here ready to yell "WHY DOES THIS HAVE MORE RECS THAN THE DANTE THREAD??"

but then I read it…very well done, very humorous. Dante thread still needs more recs.

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by sammymohawk on Feb 24, 2011 3:57 PM PST reply actions

Because humor trumps sentimental every time

Faith applied reasonably is practical magic.

by Matthews vs Roy... Fight! on Feb 24, 2011 8:08 PM PST up reply actions

lol

long live the jd.

by jksnake99 on Feb 24, 2011 4:14 PM PST reply actions

Good stuff

Although, the Ryan Gomes appreciation thread is my all-time favorite

by Fuad on Feb 24, 2011 4:22 PM PST reply actions

Oh I have to agree I did not like future pick #2 at all.

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by ireallylikejerrydbayless on Feb 24, 2011 6:28 PM PST reply actions

Too funny. Well done.

by Stryder9 on Feb 24, 2011 9:09 PM PST reply actions

awesome

by hoodieNation on Feb 25, 2011 12:55 AM PST reply actions

This needs to be one of those "real American heroes" radio beer commercials

“Here’s to you, Mr. future 1st round draft choice”

(Anheuser Busch, St, Louis MO)

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by two4larue on Feb 27, 2011 2:41 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

you really are brainwashed

or did you get paid by Anheuser Busch to leave your comment?

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by fisheyes on Feb 28, 2011 8:14 PM PST up reply actions