2007 NBA Draft/Offseason Thread - Page 13

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 10:07 PM

I like the Davidson pick to Golden State. Tremendous athlete. If he gets his act together, he can be a nice pickup for them. And behind Wright, he won't have to worry about pressure to be the next Troy Murphy.

Izulde · 06-28-2007, 10:08 PM

Yeah we really do need a big man and Big Baby seems to fit the bill.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Yeah we really do need a big man and Big Baby seems to fit the bill.

Must be a big bill.

Y'all are killing me. I could go all night.

Izulde · 06-28-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by k0ruptr

I think Tucker will be solid with the Suns.

I agree.

JeeberD · 06-28-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

Bad pick.

I'd really be hoping that it was Indiana's pick in exchange for Ike.

From the co-founder of Clutchfans.net...

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Originally Posted by Jeff

Clutch just called me from the draft room at TC saying that the media there believes there has to be a trade in the works and they are waiting for confirmation from the Rockets one way or the other.

I hope to god that's true and we're getting a PF out of this...

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 10:13 PM

Kobe is like "Oh hell no. That's why I'm leaving."

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 10:14 PM

lol...I said if Kupchak picked a foreigner, he would need protection from Kobe. Here's an alert for Kupchak's bodyguards.

Logan · 06-28-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

The 76'ers aren't drafting players, they're playing RISK with human beings.

The Ukraine is WEAK!

Arles · 06-28-2007, 10:16 PM

Love the Tucker pick - a wing that can defend. Exactly what Phoenix needs off the bench.

As to Phoenix being "cheap", this will be the third straight season that they are in the top 5 in payroll in the NBA. For some reason, Phoenix doesn't think a lot of guys in the 20-30 range can help them now. But, the $11+ million they've made from selling picks has allowed them to keep guys like Kurt Thomas and extend Barbosa and Amare.

It just makes watching draft day a bit of a downer for Suns fans...

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 10:19 PM

What a stupid trade for the Bobcats. But hey....at least we'll get to see those cool t-shirts that the fans wear when the team wins.

JeeberD · 06-28-2007, 10:19 PM

How many f'in picks does Portland have this draft?!??!?!

DeToxRox · 06-28-2007, 10:19 PM

Byars to Portland, a steal at 42, no question about it.

miami_fan · 06-28-2007, 10:19 PM

Phil better get Kobe back on the phone and calm his nerves again. lol

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 10:19 PM

Why deal for a 7th year player? It's not going to make them better.

Logan · 06-28-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Byars to Portland, a steal at 42, no question about it.

Routed to Philly, I believe, for the Finish winger.

DeToxRox · 06-28-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Routed to Philly, I believe, for the Finish winger.

Just saw that. Finally I can't make fun of Philly.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 10:22 PM

Damn, Byars off the board.

Franchise, Roy, Frye, Oden, Byars, McRoberts, Aldridge, Jack...you know, this is going to be one heck of a fun team to watch. And you know what? That might be a playoff team if they gel quickly, and can get by likely defensive issues.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 10:24 PM

I mean, not Byars, but the winger! Umm...first bad move by Portland in two years, IMO.

Good move by the Sixers; although they still seem to want to load up on swingmen.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 10:24 PM

If that Finn doesn't work out with the Sixers, the Flyers probably could use him.

ThunderingHERD · 06-28-2007, 10:26 PM

That Bobcats trade makes me sick. Morrison last year and now this? MJ has got to go.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HiFiRevival

The Bullets have absolutely nothing at SG this coming season. Young could very well be the starter. Now if only Aaron Gray will slip a couple more spots and this will be a pleasantly surprising Bullets draft.

Gray would be a good complementary player to Young. He's the sort of shotblocker in the middle that would allow Young to play closer on more athletic quick twos.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 10:27 PM

Husker Du was just drafted.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Damn, Byars off the board.

Franchise, Roy, Frye, Oden, Byars, McRoberts, Aldridge, Jack...you know, this is going to be one heck of a fun team to watch. And you know what? That might be a playoff team if they gel quickly, and can get by likely defensive issues.

Actually, am I missing someone? Who is the three? And no one better say Darius Miles.

I suppose Roy could slide over in a small lineup, but a Jack-Francis-Roy perimeter might be the shortest perimeter group in NBA history.

None of Aldridge, McRoberts or Frye are good fits at the 3.

Think McMillan will entice...Rashard Lewis to come down the 5?

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HiFiRevival

The Bullets have absolutely nothing at SG this coming season. Young could very well be the starter. Now if only Aaron Gray will slip a couple more spots and this will be a pleasantly surprising Bullets draft.

Needless to say, Kobe isn't pleased with Pau's cousin.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 10:36 PM

Instead of the well known and well regarded two-time national champion point guard and highest remaining prospect on Yahoo's list Taurean Green, the Clippers select...this guy...

It's like Herman and Eddie Munster had a kid. At least his name is Jordan.

ThunderingHERD · 06-28-2007, 10:39 PM

Wow. "Highway robbery." Maybe the first time I've ever agreed with Stephen A. Smith.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 10:42 PM

Stanko. Wow.

JeeberD · 06-28-2007, 10:45 PM

Oh boy! The Rox finally got their PF!

We grabbed Carl Landry from Seattle for a future #2 and cash...

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Needless to say, Kobe isn't pleased with Pau's cousin.

Actually, I like Gasol at this point.

Another good move by the Blazers. They draft Green.

JeeberD · 06-28-2007, 10:46 PM

Dola-

And Adelman is raving about Brooks and it appears that we're keeping him. Hopefully we get rid of Rafer's sorry ass now...

k0ruptr · 06-28-2007, 10:46 PM

I like the curry pick

now if they can just get some rice.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 10:46 PM

The Blazers make me know that it's possible to deal like a demon and it still be real life.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-28-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Seattle is playing with house rules: No one over 6'9.

aka "The Billy Knight Challenge"

k0ruptr · 06-28-2007, 10:57 PM

stupid ass Bucks, taking Sessions, when he isn't even the best player left in the WAC, Lojeski is much more a complete player then him.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 11:03 PM

DJ Strawberry should stick in Phoenix.

Arles · 06-28-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

DJ Strawberry should stick in Phoenix.

How about that? Tucker and Strawberry - suddenly the Suns are worried about defense.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 11:07 PM

Bold prediction. Aaron Gray will be a Bull at least as long as Noah. Very nice makeup pick late in the second round.

I also looked at the Blazers roster to answer my question about their SF. I guess it will be Outlaw or Webster. I still think they should make a run at Lewis.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

How about that? Tucker and Strawberry - suddenly the Suns are worried about defense.

Are they fast enough to stay with Parker and Manu? That might have been the reason the Suns picked those two.

SirFozzie · 06-28-2007, 11:12 PM

The last thing I expected out of this draft.. is what I got. I'm flabbergasted. We still have Ratliff's contract to trade (or use next year), got rid of Wally who's almost injured as much as Ratliff, got Ray Allen, who scored 26 PPG last year, and got two pretty good players in the 2nd round.

Ok Ainge, you've earned 24 hours of not sucking.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 11:13 PM

Bloody work meeting caused me to miss the last 60% of the draft.

What an outstanding draft by Portland - AGAIN!

Oden, then FOUR quality 2nd rounders - McRoberts (shoulda been 1st round), Byars (coulda been 1st round), Taurean Green (shoulda been late 1st), Demetris Nichols (coulda been late 1st/early 2nd).

Also, interesting to see Aussie Brad Newley picked up by the Rockets... I've seen this guy play a LOT. Good shooter.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Bold prediction. Aaron Gray will be a Bull at least as long as Noah. Very nice makeup pick late in the second round.

I also looked at the Blazers roster to answer my question about their SF. I guess it will be Outlaw or Webster. I still think they should make a run at Lewis.

Gray was a great pickup for the Bulls. I can't believe he lasted as long as he did in the draft.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 11:16 PM

GMs should be shot for letting the Mavs get Fazekas... he's going to be a great fit in Dallas.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 11:16 PM

I gather the Lakers' first second rounder is a guard from China.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/draft/prospects/744

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 11:21 PM

Uhh what, Blazers got Fernandez AND Koponen as well!?! And for nothing?? Just... wow.

I love what they're doing in Portland.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 11:21 PM

Dola, actually, I wiki-looked him up. Holy crap, he's ANOTHER POINT GUARD! At 6'9"

Okay, Kobe may kill Kupchak after all, but it will be fun seeing a 6'9" point guard in the purple and gold again (funny, doesn't look like Earvin), and Pau Gasol's huge 300-pound brother on the roster.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Uhh what, Blazers got Fernandez AND Koponen as well!?! And for nothing?? Just... wow.

I love what they're doing in Portland.

Well, they dealt away Byers for Koponnen. IMO, the only mistake they have made in two years. Even getting Stevie Franchise's contract isn't so bad because they ditched Randolph's contract in the same deal.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Well, they dealt away Byers for Koponnen. IMO, the only mistake they have made in two years. Even getting Stevie Franchise's contract isn't so bad because they ditched Randolph's contract in the same deal.

Well, signing Pryz to his deal wasn't so crash hot either, but yeah, even though I like Byers, Koponnen has been getting some press lately, and it's still a 1st round for a 2nd rounder. I don't think there was much need for Byers on this roster anyhow.

Chief Rum · 06-28-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Well, signing Pryz to his deal wasn't so crash hot either, but yeah, even though I like Byers, Koponnen has been getting some press lately, and it's still a 1st round for a 2nd rounder. I don't think there was much need for Byers on this roster anyhow.

On the face of it, you're right, but I would fear spending first round contract money for a guy less talented then the second round guy traded for him. Of course, it could be I just don't know enough about this right winger.

06-28-2007, 10:08 PM	#602
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06-28-2007, 10:13 PM	#606
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06-28-2007, 10:16 PM	#609
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Love the Tucker pick - a wing that can defend. Exactly what Phoenix needs off the bench. As to Phoenix being "cheap", this will be the third straight season that they are in the top 5 in payroll in the NBA. For some reason, Phoenix doesn't think a lot of guys in the 20-30 range can help them now. But, the $11+ million they've made from selling picks has allowed them to keep guys like Kurt Thomas and extend Barbosa and Amare. It just makes watching draft day a bit of a downer for Suns fans... __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

06-28-2007, 10:19 PM	#611
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	How many f'in picks does Portland have this draft?!??!?! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-28-2007, 10:19 PM	#613
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Phil better get Kobe back on the phone and calm his nerves again. lol __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

06-28-2007, 10:07 PM	#601
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I like the Davidson pick to Golden State. Tremendous athlete. If he gets his act together, he can be a nice pickup for them. And behind Wright, he won't have to worry about pressure to be the next Troy Murphy.

06-28-2007, 10:14 PM	#607
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	lol...I said if Kupchak picked a foreigner, he would need protection from Kobe. Here's an alert for Kupchak's bodyguards.

06-28-2007, 10:19 PM	#610
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	What a stupid trade for the Bobcats. But hey....at least we'll get to see those cool t-shirts that the fans wear when the team wins.

06-28-2007, 10:19 PM	#612
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Byars to Portland, a steal at 42, no question about it.

06-28-2007, 10:19 PM	#614
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Why deal for a 7th year player? It's not going to make them better.

06-28-2007, 10:22 PM	#617
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Damn, Byars off the board. Franchise, Roy, Frye, Oden, Byars, McRoberts, Aldridge, Jack...you know, this is going to be one heck of a fun team to watch. And you know what? That might be a playoff team if they gel quickly, and can get by likely defensive issues.

06-28-2007, 10:24 PM	#618
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I mean, not Byars, but the winger! Umm...first bad move by Portland in two years, IMO. Good move by the Sixers; although they still seem to want to load up on swingmen.

06-28-2007, 10:24 PM	#620
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	If that Finn doesn't work out with the Sixers, the Flyers probably could use him.

06-28-2007, 10:26 PM	#621
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	That Bobcats trade makes me sick. Morrison last year and now this? MJ has got to go. __________________ "I'm losing my edge--to better looking people... with better ideas... and more talent. And who are actually really, really nice." "Everyone's a voyeurist--they're watching me watch them watch me right now."

06-28-2007, 10:27 PM	#623
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Husker Du was just drafted.

06-28-2007, 10:36 PM	#626
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Instead of the well known and well regarded two-time national champion point guard and highest remaining prospect on Yahoo's list Taurean Green, the Clippers select...this guy... It's like Herman and Eddie Munster had a kid. At least his name is Jordan. Last edited by Chief Rum : 06-28-2007 at 10:40 PM.

06-28-2007, 10:39 PM	#627
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Wow. "Highway robbery." Maybe the first time I've ever agreed with Stephen A. Smith. __________________ "I'm losing my edge--to better looking people... with better ideas... and more talent. And who are actually really, really nice." "Everyone's a voyeurist--they're watching me watch them watch me right now."

06-28-2007, 10:42 PM	#628
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Stanko. Wow. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

06-28-2007, 10:45 PM	#629
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Oh boy! The Rox finally got their PF! We grabbed Carl Landry from Seattle for a future #2 and cash... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-28-2007, 10:46 PM	#631
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Dola- And Adelman is raving about Brooks and it appears that we're keeping him. Hopefully we get rid of Rafer's sorry ass now... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-28-2007, 10:46 PM	#632
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	I like the curry pick now if they can just get some rice. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

06-28-2007, 10:46 PM	#633
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	The Blazers make me know that it's possible to deal like a demon and it still be real life. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

06-28-2007, 10:57 PM	#636
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	stupid ass Bucks, taking Sessions, when he isn't even the best player left in the WAC, Lojeski is much more a complete player then him. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

06-28-2007, 11:03 PM	#637
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	DJ Strawberry should stick in Phoenix. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

06-28-2007, 11:07 PM	#639
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Bold prediction. Aaron Gray will be a Bull at least as long as Noah. Very nice makeup pick late in the second round. I also looked at the Blazers roster to answer my question about their SF. I guess it will be Outlaw or Webster. I still think they should make a run at Lewis.

06-28-2007, 11:12 PM	#641
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	The last thing I expected out of this draft.. is what I got. I'm flabbergasted. We still have Ratliff's contract to trade (or use next year), got rid of Wally who's almost injured as much as Ratliff, got Ray Allen, who scored 26 PPG last year, and got two pretty good players in the 2nd round. Ok Ainge, you've earned 24 hours of not sucking. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-28-2007, 11:13 PM	#642
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Bloody work meeting caused me to miss the last 60% of the draft. What an outstanding draft by Portland - AGAIN! Oden, then FOUR quality 2nd rounders - McRoberts (shoulda been 1st round), Byars (coulda been 1st round), Taurean Green (shoulda been late 1st), Demetris Nichols (coulda been late 1st/early 2nd). Also, interesting to see Aussie Brad Newley picked up by the Rockets... I've seen this guy play a LOT. Good shooter. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2007, 11:16 PM	#644
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	GMs should be shot for letting the Mavs get Fazekas... he's going to be a great fit in Dallas. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2007, 11:16 PM	#645
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I gather the Lakers' first second rounder is a guard from China. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/draft/prospects/744

06-28-2007, 11:21 PM	#646
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Uhh what, Blazers got Fernandez AND Koponen as well!?! And for nothing?? Just... wow. I love what they're doing in Portland. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2007, 11:21 PM	#647
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Dola, actually, I wiki-looked him up. Holy crap, he's ANOTHER POINT GUARD! At 6'9" Okay, Kobe may kill Kupchak after all, but it will be fun seeing a 6'9" point guard in the purple and gold again (funny, doesn't look like Earvin), and Pau Gasol's huge 300-pound brother on the roster. Last edited by Chief Rum : 06-28-2007 at 11:24 PM.

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