NBA Draft Lottery/Draft/Offseason thread.

[Schmidty]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Uhh... I would not do that if I were Minnesota. But it would be interesting for the all-Spanish team.

Portland would be Icy's new favorite team.

[Dr. Sak]

Oh snap...MBBF just got wood.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Woohoo! DeMarre picked at #27 by the Grizzlies! Halfway between Vanderbilt and Mizzou. Guaranteed money. Good for him.

[Schmidty]

I don't know why, but I never look forward to the second round. It's more boring than the 6th and 7th rounds in the NFL draft. It just seems so rare that a player becomes anything more than bench player after being selected in the 2nd round. I know my perception is probably wrong, but it just feels that way.

Of course, this year, the Pistons have 3 2nd rounders, so I might pay a little more attention. (Draft Goran Suton please).

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Oh snap...MBBF just got wood.

Don't hate.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

I don't know why, but I never look forward to the second round. It's more boring than the 6th and 7th rounds in the NFL draft. It just seems so rare that a player becomes anything more than bench player after being selected in the 2nd round. I know my perception is probably wrong, but it just feels that way.

Of course, this year, the Pistons have 3 2nd rounders, so I might pay a little more attention. (Draft Goran Suton please).

Michael Redd?

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

I don't know why, but I never look forward to the second round. It's more boring than the 6th and 7th rounds in the NFL draft. It just seems so rare that a player becomes anything more than bench player after being selected in the 2nd round. I know my perception is probably wrong, but it just feels that way.

Of course, this year, the Pistons have 3 2nd rounders, so I might pay a little more attention. (Draft Goran Suton please).

I think NFL 6th rounders have a better chance of being on the team after year 1 than 2nd round NBA players

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[jbergey22]

Ellington was a steal there. Maybe the wolves will change their mind and trade Rubio and keep Lawson. Draft Danny Green in the 2nd round and they may be on to something.

[k0ruptr]

Are Wolves fans cheering because they didn't take another PG?

[wade moore]

As the local CAA homer that only knows some about the NBA..

How will Maynor fit in at Utah? What is their PG situation like? Does he have the chance to contribute over the next several years?

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by wade moore

As the local CAA homer that only knows some about the NBA..

How will Maynor fit in at Utah? What is their PG situation like? Does he have the chance to contribute over the next several years?

Not as a starter as Utah has one of the best PGs in the NBA. Utah is a good fit though as sloan does a great job of finding roles for his players.

[wade moore]

Duh - Deron Williams. So no chance he starts (I think he was doomed if he started anyways).. but what's their depth like?

[k0ruptr]

Darko to the knicks?

which would be his 6th nba team. Still early in his career, hes got a good chance to get to half of the NBA

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by jbergey22

Not as a starter as Utah has one of the best PGs in the NBA. Utah is a good fit though as sloan does a great job of finding roles for his players.

Good to know. I enjoyed watching him in college. I have questions about how he'll work in the NBA - namely I'm not sure about his shooting. But he has the athleticism, size, and "court vision" to succeed as a PG.

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

Are Wolves fans cheering because they didn't take another PG?

LOL

They keep bringing them in and one of them has to turn out right?

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by wade moore

Good to know. I enjoyed watching him in college. I have questions about how he'll work in the NBA - namely I'm not sure about his shooting. But he has the athleticism, size, and "court vision" to succeed as a PG.

Yup, Sloan carried a deep bench last year in which I believe 9 players averaged more than 18 minutes per game so he will get his chances. Plus Deron is injury prone. I like Maynor a lot as well. Too bad it was such a deep PG draft of he could have gone much higher.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by jbergey22

Yup, Sloan carried a deep bench last year in which I believe 9 players averaged more than 18 minutes per game so he will get his chances. Plus Deron is injury prone. I like Maynor a lot as well. Too bad it was such a deep PG draft of he could have gone much higher.

Yes, to Minnesota

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[yacovfb]

As a Pitt fan and a fan of NCAA ball, it's now been confirmed to me that the NBA is indeed a joke. May all the executives not taking Blair or Young get canned sometime in the next 5 years.

[Swaggs]

Hard to believe that Young and Blair go undrafted (in the first round) out of Pitt. I can understand the questions about Blair, with his injury history and size (both height and weight), but Young seems like the perfect combination of size/skill/athleticism to be a solid NBA wing.

[k0ruptr]

Patty Mills also falls to the 2nd... interesting.

[sterlingice]

Man, I'd love to have Blair at this point.

SI

[k0ruptr]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Man, I'd love to have Blair at this point.

SI

+1

[k0ruptr]

Chase Budinger has a shot to be a decent 2nd rounder it seems as well.

[RainMaker]

Not drafting Blair is just crazy. He'll be able to step in and give you rebounds right away. Not a starter or anything but a guy who can give you 10-15 tough minutes a night. Teams in the draft are more worried about taking a shot at getting a star instead of drafting a good role player.

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

Patty Mills also falls to the 2nd... interesting.

I think this was expected

[jbergey22]

Agree with you guys on Blair/Young. Blair could be a beast against certain matchups and Young can do it all.

[mckerney]

Originally Posted by jbergey22

Well obviously Lawson is getting traded and Ive been seeing rumors of Rubio going to the Knicks for Nate Robinson/Jordan Hill. It will all work out give him a chance.

This draft was a disaster as soon as Harden and Evans went before the 5th pick, leaving the Wolves stuck with Rubio. Rubio lasting to 5 is the worst thing that could have happened, couldn't be less excited about drafting him. Dammit I wish he'd gone earlier, that trade with the Knicks would be absolutely terrible? What does Hill do for this team when they've already decided to build around 2 PFs who can't play another position very well?

Passing on Mullens at 18 will probably turn out to be another in a long line of mistakes by the Wolves in the draft. Besides having no one at the 2 or 3, they don't have anyone to start and center right now.

[Swaggs]

It is pretty amazing that, year after year, there are 40 or 50 underclassmen that leave early and think that they will be first round picks.

[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

Patty Mills also falls to the 2nd... interesting.

He's a moron for coming out early. Hope he falls to the end.

[Atocep]

Blair has scared teams off because of knee injuries and I've read that doctors were actually unable to find either of his ACLs in pre-draft exams.

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by mckerney

This draft was a disaster as soon as Harden and Evans went before the 5th pick, leaving the Wolves stuck with Rubio. Rubio lasting to 5 is the worst thing that could have happened, couldn't be less excited about drafting him. Dammit I wish he'd gone earlier, that trade with the Knicks would be absolutely terrible? What does Hill do for this team when they've already decided to build around 2 PFs who can't play another position very well?

Its not a disaster. They are getting the best PG in the draft(Flynn). They stole Ellington who will be just fine as a SG. They will get a higher 1st rounder next year for Lawson and teams are apparently making offers left and right for Rubio.

[sterlingice]

I love this 2 minute clock

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[sterlingice]

THAT WAS AWESOME!!

Knicks fans: "AWWWWWWWW! Why Darko?!?!?!?"

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[RainMaker]

Originally Posted by Atocep

Blair has scared teams off because of knee injuries and I've read that doctors were actually unable to find either of his ACLs in pre-draft exams.

A team doesn't need him for 5+ years. Just draft him and use him as a backup PF who is real cheap for a couple years till his knees go. At the end of the 1st round you're only talking about a million or so dollars in guaranteed money. Much cheaper than a veteran who will want a few million.

For instance, he'd be a nice fit on Cleveland. But they chose a guy who won't be in the league for 3-5 years. Makes no fucking sense when you need to win this year. Although Cleveland is a bad example as they are one of the dumbest franchises in the league.

[DeToxRox]

Summers is actually I pick I like. That's what we need down low.

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

A team doesn't need him for 5+ years. Just draft him and use him as a backup PF who is real cheap for a couple years till his knees go. At the end of the 1st round you're only talking about a million or so dollars in guaranteed money. Much cheaper than a veteran who will want a few million.

For instance, he'd be a nice fit on Cleveland. But they chose a guy who won't be in the league for 3-5 years. Makes no fucking sense when you need to win this year. Although Cleveland is a bad example as they are one of the dumbest franchises in the league.

Oh, I agree. I think he'd be a great fit for a team like San Antonio. However, I think a lot of GMs would rather look like dumbasses drafting a young guy with a lot of upside that busts than draft a guy like Blair, though.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

For instance, he'd be a nice fit on Cleveland. But they chose a guy who won't be in the league for 3-5 years. Makes no fucking sense when you need to win this year. Although Cleveland is a bad example as they are one of the dumbest franchises in the league.

I thought Cleveland was a good landing spot but I guess I was wrong. Why pick someone who can help you now when you can pick a bust overseas?

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[k0ruptr]

Following the yahoo chat blog thing, a fan asked who the clips would draft #1 next year and JE Skeets says, Blair, he probably will still be there.

I Lol'ed at that.

[sterlingice]

Again, that was awesome.

Stu (to Thorn): "Why did you trade away what is still one of the most electrifying players in the league in Vince Carter?"
Some fan in the crowd: "Because he sucks!"

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[sterlingice]

Notice how quick that pick was?

Spurs: "Crap? Blair's still on the board? Get the bald dude to the podium, stat!"

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[RainMaker]

That's a steal for the Spurs.

I really like the Spurs next year.

[miami_fan]

Originally Posted by Atocep

Oh, I agree. I think he'd be a great fit for a team like San Antonio. However, I think a lot of GMs would rather look like dumbasses drafting a young guy with a lot of upside that busts than draft a guy like Blair, though.

Or you can wait til the 2nd round and get him there

[sterlingice]

Damn, Spurs are going to be a huge problem in the Southwest this season

SI

[jbergey22]

Portland just drafted the worst player in the draft.

[k0ruptr]

Spurs have made some damn good moves. give Blair 10-15 minutes a game next to duncan, and you get Richard Jefferson?

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by miami_fan

Or you can wait til the 2nd round and get him there

Well, San Antonio didn't have a first round pick I just thought they were a perfect pick. I was mostly targeting teams like the Lakers, Cleveland, and Chicago who could have used him. I picked San Antonio because I think he fits with what Pop wants out of his backups pefectly.

[miami_fan]

Originally Posted by jbergey22

Portland just drafted the worst player in the draft.

He is headed to Sacramento

[Arles]

Agreed, SA has had a great offseason so far

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

Spurs have made some damn good moves. give Blair 10-15 minutes a game next to duncan, and you get Richard Jefferson?

I like Blair but Ive been wondering if Jefferson is a good fit for that style.

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by miami_fan

He is headed to Sacramento

Well congrats to the Kings on that one. Cant believe with some of these decent players left that stiff got drafted.