2007 NBA Draft/Offseason Thread - Page 6

DeToxRox · 06-28-2007, 06:42 PM

Danny Ainge is the worst GM in the NBA.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 06:43 PM

*shock* Oden number 1???

miami_fan · 06-28-2007, 06:44 PM

So we get another forward for the Hawks? Geesh

st.cronin · 06-28-2007, 06:47 PM

I don't think Tony Parker's the right comp for Conley. To me he's a dead ringer for Kevin Johnson.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 06:48 PM

I tell you, I hate the interviews at the NBA draft of the parents. I understand why they do it, but bleh.

Karlifornia · 06-28-2007, 06:49 PM

I didn't know Horford was Dominican.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 06:49 PM

So what? The green room is right out there with the fans? Geez. Talk about getting them ready early for dealing with the fans up close and personal. I know it's far enough away that you can see, but geez.

DeToxRox · 06-28-2007, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I didn't know Horford was Dominican.

His official position in the NBA is Short Stop.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 06:52 PM

I will say that one thing this whole one-year waiting period to join the league thing has done, is that it's made these guys slightly more polished so far when they give their interviews. Of course, if all you had to do all year was prepare for that and keep your game tight, I guess there are harder challenges in life.

ThunderingHERD · 06-28-2007, 06:52 PM

Another terrible pick for the Hawks unless they have a trade set up.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 06:52 PM

Mike Conley's dad already looks agent-like. And I don't mean that as a compliment.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 06:53 PM

So Atlanta now has 8 swingmen and 4 PFs. Nice.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 06:53 PM

Does the NBA wait until the end of the draft to announce picks now? Or will they still tell us the picks in the middle of the draft?

Atocep · 06-28-2007, 06:54 PM

I love the NFL and all, but its much easier to follow a draft when picks are going this quickly rather than having time to mow my lawn between picks.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 06:55 PM

Is Jianlian up next?

ThunderingHERD · 06-28-2007, 06:57 PM

Thank you Jay Bilas for backing up my Parker comparison! Though I don't agree that it would have been a tough pick between Conley and Paul (or that anyone should have ever considered taking Williams over Paul).

JonInMiddleGA · 06-28-2007, 06:57 PM

And, as predicted, the Hawks managed to fuck up.

BK belongs at Burger King, not the NBA.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2007, 06:58 PM

I think that 2pm draft deadline rule is pretty stupid. But I guess Stern doesn't want trades to overshadow his little swan song here.

But I do like that it's moving along quite fast.

st.cronin · 06-28-2007, 06:59 PM

Well he's got the right name. "Green."

ThunderingHERD · 06-28-2007, 06:59 PM

I don't get the Jeff Green thing. Career benchwarmer, mark my words.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 06:59 PM

Interesting. Green to Celtics. Been rumoured for awhile that one.

Galaril · 06-28-2007, 07:00 PM

Sounds like the Celtics made that pick so they can package him up along with D. West to trade for a vet.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 07:00 PM

I can't wait to see which sucker drafts Hawes.

Logan · 06-28-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Does the NBA wait until the end of the draft to announce picks now? Or will they still tell us the picks in the middle of the draft?

I have no idea what you're trying to say...should "picks" = "trades" in both instances?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atocep

I love the NFL and all, but its much easier to follow a draft when picks are going this quickly rather than having time to mow my lawn between picks.

100% agree.

ThunderingHERD · 06-28-2007, 07:02 PM

For those of you not watching on ESPN, the Celtics picked Green for Seattle.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderingHERD

For those of you not watching on ESPN, the Celtics picked Green for Seattle.

I find that even stranger... didn't Seattle grab some SF guy already earlier in the draft?

Sublime 2 · 06-28-2007, 07:04 PM

Boston Gets:
Ray Allen

Seattle Gets:
Wally Szcerbiak
Delonte West
#5 (Jeff Green)

Atocep · 06-28-2007, 07:04 PM

This should be interesting. He said he'd go back to China if the Bucks drafted him.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublime 2

Boston Gets:
Ray Allen

Seattle Gets:
Wally Szcerbiak
Delonte West
#5 (Jeff Green)

Cool, so Seattle draft 2 SFs and trade for another? Nice!

ThunderingHERD · 06-28-2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

I find that even stranger... didn't Seattle grab some SF guy already earlier in the draft?

I don't get it either--especially since I don't care for green at all. They're shipping out Ray Allen apparently.

k0ruptr · 06-28-2007, 07:06 PM

lol, so the Celts have Ray Allen and Allen Ray..

Logan · 06-28-2007, 07:06 PM

Sending the China guy to the busting Asian community of Milwaukee, I love it.

So it's pronounced "EE?" A silent Y? Tirico's not pronouncing it, but Fran Fraschilla is despite apparently researching him extensively. I'm confused...but I think I hate him more now.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-28-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

Cool, so Seattle draft 2 SFs and trade for another? Nice!

I hear that Billy Knight was doubling as a consultant for the Sonics.

Sublime 2 · 06-28-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

lol, so the Celts have Ray Allen and Allen Ray..

First thing that crossed my mind when I saw the rumor earlier. lol

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

lol, so the Celts have Ray Allen and Allen Ray..

lol

DaddyTorgo · 06-28-2007, 07:07 PM

ray allen? what are the other details of the trade? color me...unimpressed. 3-4 years ago sure...but now it's another max contract to a guy with a lot of miles on him...

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 07:07 PM

My Chinese co-worker says it's EE.

Logan · 06-28-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

lol, so the Celts have Ray Allen and Allen Ray..

Wow great call. I expect to see it in Simmons' column tomorrow.

Holy shit, this E interview is fantastic.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 07:09 PM

Bad pick for the Bucks, too. I don't think that's a good fit for Jianlian.

DaddyTorgo · 06-28-2007, 07:09 PM

then again I don't follow the NBA anymore. I know Ray Allen used to be GREAT, but I get the feeling that he's sort of been dropping off the past couple years...correct me if i'm wrong

Logan · 06-28-2007, 07:11 PM

Can the Celtics get Jermaine O'Neal for let's say Gerald Green and Ratliff's expiring deal?

Just thinking out loud...crap PG/Allen/Pierce/O'Neal/Jefferson isn't a terrible starting 5.

st.cronin · 06-28-2007, 07:11 PM

Ray Allen is ok, he's about like Paul Pierce, maybe not quite as good. He's not what the C's need, imo.

Atocep · 06-28-2007, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

then again I don't follow the NBA anymore. I know Ray Allen used to be GREAT, but I get the feeling that he's sort of been dropping off the past couple years...correct me if i'm wrong

His season was cut short this past year (55 games), but the past 2 seasons have arguably been his best.

ThunderingHERD · 06-28-2007, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

then again I don't follow the NBA anymore. I know Ray Allen used to be GREAT, but I get the feeling that he's sort of been dropping off the past couple years...correct me if i'm wrong

He's getting old (31 now) but the last two years he's put up the best numbers of his career.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

then again I don't follow the NBA anymore. I know Ray Allen used to be GREAT, but I get the feeling that he's sort of been dropping off the past couple years...correct me if i'm wrong

He had injury woes last year, but he's still Ray Allen. Not as good as the young Allen, but gives them a solid wing combo.

Sublime 2 · 06-28-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

then again I don't follow the NBA anymore. I know Ray Allen used to be GREAT, but I get the feeling that he's sort of been dropping off the past couple years...correct me if i'm wrong

Had his highest PPG this past season I think. That's not saying much, and i could go get some more stats, but i remember seeing that earlier today.

Sublime 2 · 06-28-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

Can the Celtics get Jermaine O'Neal for let's say Gerald Green and Ratliff's expiring deal?

Just thinking out loud...crap PG/Allen/Pierce/O'Neal/Jefferson isn't a terrible starting 5.

I was thinking that same thing...Ratliff's contract till has pretty huge value.

Atocep · 06-28-2007, 07:14 PM

Corey Brewer should have stayed in school another year for speech classes.

Groundhog · 06-28-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st.cronin

Ray Allen is ok, he's about like Paul Pierce, maybe not quite as good. He's not what the C's need, imo.

Definately agree. But hey, at least Pierce can't bitch about having no help.

ThunderingHERD · 06-28-2007, 07:15 PM

Who doesn't think Charlotte's taking Brendan Wright?

06-28-2007, 06:43 PM	#252
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06-28-2007, 06:44 PM	#253
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06-28-2007, 06:47 PM	#254
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I don't think Tony Parker's the right comp for Conley. To me he's a dead ringer for Kevin Johnson. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

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06-28-2007, 06:42 PM	#251
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Danny Ainge is the worst GM in the NBA.

06-28-2007, 06:49 PM	#257
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	So what? The green room is right out there with the fans? Geez. Talk about getting them ready early for dealing with the fans up close and personal. I know it's far enough away that you can see, but geez. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

06-28-2007, 06:52 PM	#259
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I will say that one thing this whole one-year waiting period to join the league thing has done, is that it's made these guys slightly more polished so far when they give their interviews. Of course, if all you had to do all year was prepare for that and keep your game tight, I guess there are harder challenges in life.

06-28-2007, 06:52 PM	#260
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Another terrible pick for the Hawks unless they have a trade set up. __________________ "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, 06:52 PM	#261
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Mike Conley's dad already looks agent-like. And I don't mean that as a compliment.

06-28-2007, 06:53 PM	#262
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	So Atlanta now has 8 swingmen and 4 PFs. Nice. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2007, 06:53 PM	#263
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Does the NBA wait until the end of the draft to announce picks now? Or will they still tell us the picks in the middle of the draft?

06-28-2007, 06:54 PM	#264
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	I love the NFL and all, but its much easier to follow a draft when picks are going this quickly rather than having time to mow my lawn between picks.

06-28-2007, 06:55 PM	#265
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Is Jianlian up next? __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2007, 06:57 PM	#266
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Thank you Jay Bilas for backing up my Parker comparison! Though I don't agree that it would have been a tough pick between Conley and Paul (or that anyone should have ever considered taking Williams over Paul). __________________ "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." Last edited by ThunderingHERD : 06-28-2007 at 06:58 PM.

06-28-2007, 06:57 PM	#267
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	And, as predicted, the Hawks managed to fuck up. BK belongs at Burger King, not the NBA. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

06-28-2007, 06:58 PM	#268
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I think that 2pm draft deadline rule is pretty stupid. But I guess Stern doesn't want trades to overshadow his little swan song here. But I do like that it's moving along quite fast. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

06-28-2007, 06:59 PM	#269
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Well he's got the right name. "Green." __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

06-28-2007, 06:59 PM	#270
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I don't get the Jeff Green thing. Career benchwarmer, mark my words. __________________ "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, 06:59 PM	#271
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06-28-2007, 07:00 PM	#272
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Sounds like the Celtics made that pick so they can package him up along with D. West to trade for a vet.

06-28-2007, 07:00 PM	#273
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I can't wait to see which sucker drafts Hawes. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2007, 07:02 PM	#275
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	For those of you not watching on ESPN, the Celtics picked Green for Seattle. __________________ "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, 07:04 PM	#277
Sublime 2 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Hampshire	Boston Gets: Ray Allen Seattle Gets: Wally Szcerbiak Delonte West #5 (Jeff Green)

06-28-2007, 07:04 PM	#278
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	This should be interesting. He said he'd go back to China if the Bucks drafted him.

06-28-2007, 07:06 PM	#281
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	lol, so the Celts have Ray Allen and Allen Ray.. __________________ 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, 07:06 PM	#282
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Sending the China guy to the busting Asian community of Milwaukee, I love it. So it's pronounced "EE?" A silent Y? Tirico's not pronouncing it, but Fran Fraschilla is despite apparently researching him extensively. I'm confused...but I think I hate him more now.

06-28-2007, 07:07 PM	#286
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	ray allen? what are the other details of the trade? color me...unimpressed. 3-4 years ago sure...but now it's another max contract to a guy with a lot of miles on him...

06-28-2007, 07:07 PM	#287
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	My Chinese co-worker says it's EE. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2007, 07:09 PM	#289
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Bad pick for the Bucks, too. I don't think that's a good fit for Jianlian. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2007, 07:09 PM	#290
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	then again I don't follow the NBA anymore. I know Ray Allen used to be GREAT, but I get the feeling that he's sort of been dropping off the past couple years...correct me if i'm wrong

06-28-2007, 07:11 PM	#291
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Can the Celtics get Jermaine O'Neal for let's say Gerald Green and Ratliff's expiring deal? Just thinking out loud...crap PG/Allen/Pierce/O'Neal/Jefferson isn't a terrible starting 5.

06-28-2007, 07:11 PM	#292
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Ray Allen is ok, he's about like Paul Pierce, maybe not quite as good. He's not what the C's need, imo. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

06-28-2007, 07:14 PM	#298
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Corey Brewer should have stayed in school another year for speech classes.

06-28-2007, 07:15 PM	#300
ThunderingHERD College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Who doesn't think Charlotte's taking Brendan Wright? __________________ "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."