2008 NBA Draft/ Offseason Thread..

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by Lathum

I like the deal. Jefferson has a history of injury problems and Yi had alot of upside

Me too. Jefferson annoys me and I never thought he was worth the money.

[Karlifornia]

Rose goes first.

And OJ Mayo looks like a teacher.

[Karlifornia]

Miami takes the Beez...darn. I was hoping for a stunning development.

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

We've been saying this for years now, haven't we? I wish the Brooklyn thing would just die and be done. No way an arena is ever going to get built around a bunch of skyscrapers in Brooklyn. Not unless it's the Dodgers coming back.

And as I say that, RATner's group posts a press release saying that the Supreme Court doesn't want to hear the eminent domain case. Sooo...looks like they might be getting their dream.

[Karlifornia]

Mayo needs to buy a fur coat.

[kingfc22]

What was the SEA/LAC trade?

[Sublime 2]

Hmmm, I figured the Knicks wanted Westbrook...wonder what that does to their draft board.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

We've been saying this for years now, haven't we? I wish the Brooklyn thing would just die and be done. No way an arena is ever going to get built around a bunch of skyscrapers in Brooklyn. Not unless it's the Dodgers coming back.

Yes we have, but at this point, the problem isn't getting an arena built around skyscrapers. It's that these skyscrapers (and condos and malls and other commercial developments) are never going to be built unless the current economic climate is flipped on it's ear. Commercial real estate values dropping, cap rates escalating, inability to get financing, price of steel rising, etc makes it impossible at the planned level. And as you and I know, the Brooklyn arena was publicized as being the main component of this project, but that's just Ratner's guise for the billions he was trying to make on the commercial property.

[Karlifornia]

First reach of the draft right there.

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by Logan

Yes we have, but at this point, the problem isn't getting an arena built around skyscrapers. It's that these skyscrapers (and condos and malls and other commercial developments) are never going to be built unless the current economic climate is flipped on it's ear. Commercial real estate values dropping, cap rates escalating, inability to get financing, price of steel rising, etc makes it impossible at the planned level. And as you and I know, the Brooklyn arena was publicized as being the main component of this project, but that's just Ratner's guise for the billions he was trying to make on the commercial property.

Right, I knew that part. That makes sense. But he's trying to keep the lie going as long as possible. It's going to really injury the team's ability to do...anything.

[Karlifornia]

Well, I guess the Sonics are picking for the Clippers, right?

[Logan]

I'm not a Nets fan (although I like to see them do well), but if I were, I'd hope like hell that management understands that they don't have Brooklyn to fall back on.

[Karlifornia]

Time for the Knicks pick...this is always fun

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by Logan

I'm not a Nets fan (although I like to see them do well), but if I were, I'd hope like hell that management understands that they don't have Brooklyn to fall back on.

Same boat you're in (like to see them do well..) though if they played in Newark, I think I'd adopt them. Management probably doesn't care where they play, so long as RATner keeps signing the checks.

[Logan]

Did I mishear, or did Stu Scott just say the Knicks haven't been to the playoffs in 7 seasons?

[Sublime 2]

LOL...Man the Knicks picking Gallinari was just too perfect.

Not saying he won't be good, but this was just awesome.

[Young Drachma]

Ugh....D'Antoni sucks.

[Logan]

It's nice to know that the guy who pimps Gallinari the hardest, Fraschilla, drools yet describes him as just a "very good player" at best.

[Young Drachma]

Darko 2.0

[Logan]

I believe Eric Gordon is wearing a white tux jacket.

[Karlifornia]

The Clippers select....Webster

[Noop]

Eric Gordon is a chubby fellow.

[Logan]

Chubby guys look even chubbier when they were t-shirts under their jerseys.

[Young Drachma]

I will give them credit, the draft is moving fast though.

[Young Drachma]

And this Alexander kid...cool story. Speaks Chinese fluently.

[Logan]

Stu Scott: "Stephen A., hope the English is good!"

Stephen A: "Uhhh uh mmh uh....so Joe..."

[Karlifornia]

Yeah, this is infinitely better than the "sunrise to sunset" NFL draft.

[GoldenEagle]

Brook Lopez was crying. Who would draft a cry baby

[Logan]

I hope the team that was hoping for Brook Lopez to fall to them is watching in HD and sees a 7 foot guy FUCKING CRYING!

edit: I love GE.

[Karlifornia]

Oh great, Brook crying...we saw what happened with Adam Morrisson

[Racer]

Even though the Pacers just traded for T.J. Ford, I really hope they take Jerryd Bayless.

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Same boat you're in (like to see them do well..) though if they played in Newark, I think I'd adopt them. Management probably doesn't care where they play, so long as RATner keeps signing the checks.

http://atlanticyardsreport.blogspot....s-supreme.html
Arena construction won't begin until other lawsuits are cleared, property is transferred by eminent domain, and tax-exempt bonds issued. While it's possible that construction could begin this year, I'd bet against it.

[Karlifornia]

See, Brook...brighter days are always ahead.

[Logan]

There have been five picks made after the Knicks picked Gallinari...and the 5 guys off the board all would've helped more.

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by Logan

There have been five picks made after the Knicks picked Gallinari...and the 5 guys off the board all would've helped more.

You have to believe D'Antoni said "look, you let Isaiah do what he wanted to do...it's our turn now." Way too early to draft that kid, tho.

[Karlifornia]

Pacers got a real steal with Bayless. I like him more than Westbrook, although Westbrook is better defensively.

[Racer]

I'm really pumped the Pacers got a player with Bayless's potential with the 11th pick!

[Karlifornia]

Boy, the Kings really reached there.

[Racer]

Dola, I'd much rather have him then Indianapolis native Eric Gordon. Bayless has point guard skills and Gordon doesn't. That would be okay if Gordon was taller then 6-3.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

You have to believe D'Antoni said "look, you let Isaiah do what he wanted to do...it's our turn now." Way too early to draft that kid, tho.

You know what, that's fine. He can do whatever he wants, up to adding a dollar of payroll that goes past the 2010 season.

I don't even care if the end result is not getting LeBron. Get the hell out of this cap situation.

[Logan]

aka Stu Scott's "Jason Thompson is announcing the 2nd round" joke.

[Groundhog]

lol

Nets got a steal at #10.

[Logan]

The best part is that announcers/commentators laugh at terrible jokes all the time. And even those three couldn't fake a chuckle.

[Logan]

Rush was a fantastic pick. Whenever Oden is healthy, they'll be a force.

[GoldenEagle]

At least Robin didn't cry when he did not get picked 14th.

[Karlifornia]

Anthony Randolph...well...This is a repeat of Brandan Wright last year. I would be surprised if Randolph plays more than 30 games.

[Groundhog]

Originally Posted by Logan

The best part is that announcers/commentators laugh at terrible jokes all the time. And even those three couldn't fake a chuckle.

And another nice job from him there, as Speights apprently was 9th in the NBA in FG% last season. Lots of awkward looks all around.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Groundhog

And another nice job from him there, as Speights apprently was 9th in the NBA in FG% last season. Lots of awkward looks all around.

He also called Brook "Brooks."

Either he didn't know he was supposed to call him a female name, or he loves Shawshank.

[Racer]

I really wish the Pacers would have taken a gamble on Kosta Koufos, DeAndre Jordan, or Darrell Arthur rather then draft someone who is a sure thing, but never going to be anything more then an average player in the NBA.

[Racer]

Dola, all three of those players might end up being worse then Hibbert, but all three also have a much higher upside. Hibbert won't help the Pacers become an elite team again like they were when they had Rik Smits, Reggie Miller, Mark Jackson, and Dale Davis in the late 90s.