2008 NBA Draft/ Offseason Thread.. - Page 5

MrBug708 · 06-26-2008, 08:14 PM

Bayless for Jack and Rush

Logan · 06-26-2008, 08:15 PM

Oh man, Bill Simmons is gonna be dying over the "WNBA/NBA, mother/son" combo in his draft diary.

Racer · 06-26-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

and there goes bayless to portland

edit: beaten

so, how long until Portland because a power in the West?

. Why do the Pacers seem to want to take sure things rather then take guys with a lot of potential. It's like when they chose Jamaal Tinsley over Tony Parker several years back. Look how that turned out. Stupid trade.

MrBug708 · 06-26-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer

. Why do the Pacers seem to want to take sure things rather then take guys with a lot of potential. It's like when they chose Jamaal Tinsley over Tony Parker several years back. Look how that turned out. Stupid trade.

Bayless is more of a sure thing then Rush is...

Sublime 2 · 06-26-2008, 08:27 PM

Wow...curveball. Ajinca to Charlotte.

Young Drachma · 06-26-2008, 08:31 PM

Nets could end up with quite a draft.

Sublime 2 · 06-26-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Oh, well if Josh McRoberts is included that changes everything.

He is white...add him to the Pacer's whitewash team.

Racer · 06-26-2008, 08:32 PM

Well I guess on the bright side, at least Indianapolis has one team that drafts really well.

CU Tiger · 06-26-2008, 08:36 PM

Apparently
Jordan + Brown = Clueless

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 08:37 PM

more and more looks like maybe a quality SG will drop to the C's...*no jinx*

Sublime 2 · 06-26-2008, 08:38 PM

Man, there are a few prospects I would love the C's take a look at with the 30th pick including:

PG Mario Chalmers
C DeAndre Jordan
C Koufos
SG Courtney Lee

Sublime 2 · 06-26-2008, 08:39 PM

dola

One down.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 08:40 PM

I think they have to go chalmers or chris douglas roberts (if he drops) - need to address the backcourt more than koufos and the frontcourt

Anthony · 06-26-2008, 08:40 PM

the Knicks didn't need to pick the next Tim Duncan. if Gallinari turns into the next Detlef Schrempf, i'll be very happy with that. sometimes you need to pick up solid guys who can contribute and maybe aspire to be an All-Star one year. that's a good draft. it doesn't take Jerry West or some guru to draft the Durants and the Wades and the Lebrons. teams are built by having your picks pan out. some will be superstars, and you hope the ones that aren't can stick around for a bit and be a steady contributor or worst case scenario someone you can trade in a package for someone even better. between gallinari (if he pans out), David Lee, Robinson, Reynaldo Backman and Crawford, that's a decent group of under 30 guys that you can keep for a while.

Sublime 2 · 06-26-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I think they have to go chalmers or chris douglas roberts (if he drops) - need to address the backcourt more than koufos and the frontcourt

Jeez, CDR completely slipped my mind. I agree though Chalmers then CDR. But I really would like to add an actual Center to backup Perk. Powe and Baby are just too undersized for Centers and PJ Brown is gone I'm assuming.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 09:16 PM

huh - either CDR or Chalmers fall to the C's if they want them...

Logan · 06-26-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

the Knicks didn't need to pick the next Tim Duncan. if Gallinari turns into the next Detlef Schrempf, i'll be very happy with that. sometimes you need to pick up solid guys who can contribute and maybe aspire to be an All-Star one year. that's a good draft. it doesn't take Jerry West or some guru to draft the Durants and the Wades and the Lebrons. teams are built by having your picks pan out. some will be superstars, and you hope the ones that aren't can stick around for a bit and be a steady contributor or worst case scenario someone you can trade in a package for someone even better. between gallinari (if he pans out), David Lee, Robinson, Reynaldo Backman and Crawford, that's a decent group of under 30 guys that you can keep for a while.

Nobody was looking for the next Duncan. But it would be nice if a team that couldn't play a fucking lick of defense drafted a guy who's biggest issue wasn't a complete lack of being able to stay in front of his man.

Logan · 06-26-2008, 09:17 PM

Put me in the "CDR will be the steal of this draft" camp.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 09:17 PM

but veteran backup C's are a dime-a-dozen and the C's should be able to get one on the cheap

Sublime 2 · 06-26-2008, 09:17 PM

I hope the Celts don't sell this pick and take Chalmers, CDR, or Jordan.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 09:21 PM

I think they'd rather have chalmers - much better defender

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 09:23 PM

pistons go forward - leaving the choice up to the C's

I honestly don't see how they can't go one of those guards...

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 09:30 PM

is david stern on the crapper?

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 09:31 PM

Celtics select

J.R. Giddens from New Mexico???

eh??

Sublime 2 · 06-26-2008, 09:32 PM

Hmmm...

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 09:32 PM

oh great...a headcase

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 09:33 PM

i'm no NBA-GM, but i'm surprised CDR+Chalmers are still on the board

MrBug708 · 06-26-2008, 09:33 PM

Heh...might as well have taken CDR...?

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 09:34 PM

waaaaah waaaaah waaaaaaah Dick Vitale - shut your fucking pie-hole. No one gives a shit about your opinion

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2008, 09:35 PM

i'm surprised the celtics didn't take cdr or even more chalmers (better defense+hustle, better outside shooter)

molson · 06-26-2008, 09:35 PM

Giddens might have been available at 60.

DeToxRox · 06-26-2008, 09:35 PM

Detroit is trading DJ White to Seattle for two seconds. The 32nd pick is Detroit.

Logan · 06-26-2008, 09:36 PM

You knew Seattle was going to make a move resembling that. Four 4ths they had?

DeToxRox · 06-26-2008, 09:36 PM

Dola .. Pistons figured to deal their first anyway because no one out there would've been al ock to make their roster, so the garaunteed contract was a waste.

DeToxRox · 06-26-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

You knew Seattle was going to make a move resembling that. Four 4ths they had?

Yep. I like it. Take three guys in the second, let them fight for spots and if they don't make it, no harm, no foul.

DeToxRox · 06-26-2008, 09:38 PM

Detroit should probably go for Jordan. I don't even think he's good, but a young 7 footer is worth a second.

Logan · 06-26-2008, 09:40 PM

Adam Silver is a hideous human being. He also needs to learn to stand in one spot.

Karlifornia · 06-26-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

Adam Silver is a hideous human being. He also needs to learn to stand in one spot.

You have to love the "WE WANT RUSS! WE WANT RUSS!" chant being directed at him.

BishopMVP · 06-26-2008, 09:43 PM

Giddens averaged 9 rebounds a game last year as a 6'5 SG, that's not bad. Plus he's been stabbed in a barfight, so he and Pierce can talk about that. I would've gone with CDR, Jamont Gordon or Bill Walker.

Karlifornia · 06-26-2008, 09:44 PM

I want the Warriors to get Joey Dorsey. They need some bruisers.

BishopMVP · 06-26-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESPN's draft tracker

Mike ((Florida)): Nic, how do you think the Rockets will fare this year? I believe they can be a contender if they just stay healthy, how about you?
Nicolas Batum: Champions. I know it's a great team. If we play hard, the goal for the team will to become a champion very quickly.
Nicolas Batum: Come to see the Houston Rockets. the next NBA champion.

I've always liked cocky athletes.

Izulde · 06-26-2008, 09:45 PM

I'd have gone CDR as well.

Karlifornia · 06-26-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I want the Warriors to get Joey Dorsey. They need some bruisers.

I guess he got picked already?

DeToxRox · 06-26-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I guess he got picked already?

He's not a lanky SF though, so how's he gonna fit in?

Karlifornia · 06-26-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

He's not a lanky SF though, so how's he gonna fit in?

Give him a summer's worth of practices with Nelson, he'll be shooting 5 3's a game and averaging less than 5 RPG at the four spot.

DeToxRox · 06-26-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Give him a summer's worth of practices with Nelson, he'll be shooting 5 3's a game and averaging less than 5 RPG at the four spot.

I won't lie, I wish that trade with GS happens. I am hard for Baron Davis.

mckerney · 06-26-2008, 09:59 PM

I'm happy and surprised that McHale managed to take Mayo and resist the temptation to trade him for a lower pick and cash. Disappointed they didn't go with DeAndre Jordan in round 2. Probably a high chance he'll bust, but has the physical tools where he could be a good combo with Jefferson. It's probably a better chance he'd work out than taking a European center.

GoldenEagle · 06-26-2008, 10:09 PM

The Nets got the steal of the draft.

Logan · 06-26-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

The Nets got the steal of the draft.

Good replacement for Jefferson.

mckerney · 06-26-2008, 10:21 PM

So McHale is going with a strategy of stockpiling 2nd round picks when he has trouble finding talent in the top 10. This should work out.

06-26-2008, 08:37 PM	#210
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06-26-2008, 08:40 PM	#213
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I think they have to go chalmers or chris douglas roberts (if he drops) - need to address the backcourt more than koufos and the frontcourt __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 09:16 PM	#216
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	huh - either CDR or Chalmers fall to the C's if they want them... __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 09:17 PM	#219
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	but veteran backup C's are a dime-a-dozen and the C's should be able to get one on the cheap __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 09:21 PM	#221
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I think they'd rather have chalmers - much better defender __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 08:14 PM	#201
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Bayless for Jack and Rush

06-26-2008, 08:15 PM	#202
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Oh man, Bill Simmons is gonna be dying over the "WNBA/NBA, mother/son" combo in his draft diary.

06-26-2008, 08:27 PM	#205
Sublime 2 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Hampshire	Wow...curveball. Ajinca to Charlotte.

06-26-2008, 08:31 PM	#206
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Nets could end up with quite a draft.

06-26-2008, 08:32 PM	#208
Racer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana	Well I guess on the bright side, at least Indianapolis has one team that drafts really well.

06-26-2008, 08:36 PM	#209
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Apparently Jordan + Brown = Clueless

06-26-2008, 08:38 PM	#211
Sublime 2 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Hampshire	Man, there are a few prospects I would love the C's take a look at with the 30th pick including: PG Mario Chalmers C DeAndre Jordan C Koufos SG Courtney Lee

06-26-2008, 08:39 PM	#212
Sublime 2 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Hampshire	dola One down.

06-26-2008, 08:40 PM	#214
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	the Knicks didn't need to pick the next Tim Duncan. if Gallinari turns into the next Detlef Schrempf, i'll be very happy with that. sometimes you need to pick up solid guys who can contribute and maybe aspire to be an All-Star one year. that's a good draft. it doesn't take Jerry West or some guru to draft the Durants and the Wades and the Lebrons. teams are built by having your picks pan out. some will be superstars, and you hope the ones that aren't can stick around for a bit and be a steady contributor or worst case scenario someone you can trade in a package for someone even better. between gallinari (if he pans out), David Lee, Robinson, Reynaldo Backman and Crawford, that's a decent group of under 30 guys that you can keep for a while.

06-26-2008, 09:17 PM	#218
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Put me in the "CDR will be the steal of this draft" camp.

06-26-2008, 09:17 PM	#220
Sublime 2 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Hampshire	I hope the Celts don't sell this pick and take Chalmers, CDR, or Jordan.

06-26-2008, 09:23 PM	#222
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	pistons go forward - leaving the choice up to the C's I honestly don't see how they can't go one of those guards... __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 09:30 PM	#223
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	is david stern on the crapper? __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 09:31 PM	#224
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Celtics select J.R. Giddens from New Mexico??? eh?? __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 09:32 PM	#225
Sublime 2 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Hampshire	Hmmm...

06-26-2008, 09:32 PM	#226
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	oh great...a headcase __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 09:33 PM	#227
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i'm no NBA-GM, but i'm surprised CDR+Chalmers are still on the board __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 09:33 PM	#228
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Heh...might as well have taken CDR...?

06-26-2008, 09:34 PM	#229
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	waaaaah waaaaah waaaaaaah Dick Vitale - shut your fucking pie-hole. No one gives a shit about your opinion __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 09:35 PM	#230
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i'm surprised the celtics didn't take cdr or even more chalmers (better defense+hustle, better outside shooter) __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

06-26-2008, 09:35 PM	#231
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Giddens might have been available at 60.

06-26-2008, 09:35 PM	#232
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Detroit is trading DJ White to Seattle for two seconds. The 32nd pick is Detroit.

06-26-2008, 09:36 PM	#233
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	You knew Seattle was going to make a move resembling that. Four 4ths they had?

06-26-2008, 09:36 PM	#234
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Dola .. Pistons figured to deal their first anyway because no one out there would've been al ock to make their roster, so the garaunteed contract was a waste.

06-26-2008, 09:38 PM	#236
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Detroit should probably go for Jordan. I don't even think he's good, but a young 7 footer is worth a second.

06-26-2008, 09:40 PM	#237
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Adam Silver is a hideous human being. He also needs to learn to stand in one spot.

06-26-2008, 09:43 PM	#239
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	Giddens averaged 9 rebounds a game last year as a 6'5 SG, that's not bad. Plus he's been stabbed in a barfight, so he and Pierce can talk about that. I would've gone with CDR, Jamont Gordon or Bill Walker.

06-26-2008, 09:44 PM	#240
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06-26-2008, 09:45 PM	#242
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06-26-2008, 09:59 PM	#247
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'm happy and surprised that McHale managed to take Mayo and resist the temptation to trade him for a lower pick and cash. Disappointed they didn't go with DeAndre Jordan in round 2. Probably a high chance he'll bust, but has the physical tools where he could be a good combo with Jefferson. It's probably a better chance he'd work out than taking a European center.