2006 NBA Draft/Offseason Thread - Page 9

miami_fan · 06-28-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

How does Rondo fit in Phoenix? Interesting choice.

My thinking is they have enough points on that roster. Getting a lunch pail kind of guy on the perimeter allows Raja Bell to play a more prominent role.

jbmagic · 06-28-2006, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

How does Rondo fit in Phoenix? Interesting choice.

That pick might be for Boston plus Brian Grant.

Phoenix will have Boston pay the rest of Grant contract according to ESPN

miami_fan · 06-28-2006, 08:51 PM

How about James Augustine with the next one?

JeeberD · 06-28-2006, 08:52 PM

So they selected "The Nose", eh?

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 08:53 PM

Boone... well, Nets addressed 2 needs potentially. I don't think Boone will amount to much though.

cartman · 06-28-2006, 08:54 PM

I've got a question maybe someone here can answer.

What kind of work visas do foreign athletes get to play in the NBA? I'm assuming they have to follow some sort of process, or is there some sort of special designation they can get? I wonder if it is something like the dreaded English work permits that always seem to thwart me in FM.

sovereignstar · 06-28-2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

I've got a question maybe someone here can answer.

What kind of work visas do foreign athletes get to play in the NBA? I'm assuming they have to follow some sort of process, or is there some sort of special designation they can get? I wonder if it is something like the dreaded English work permits that always seem to thwart me in FM.

I think you have to beat Manute Bol in a 1-on-1 game.

Young Drachma · 06-28-2006, 08:56 PM

I think the Nets have done well. Meanwhile, the Knicks are burying themselves.

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar

I think you have to beat Manute Bol in a 1-on-1 game.

Lucky the Knicks pick is from the States...

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 08:57 PM

Damn, Lowry gone. Farmar still in the picture, along with a bunch of others. C'mon Cavs, don't fuck this up...

cartman · 06-28-2006, 08:58 PM

The Knicks are a prime example of why we need to introduce promotion/relegation to American sports leagues.

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

The Knicks are a prime example of why we need to introduce promotion/relegation to American sports leagues.

The NBA needs to step in and take control of their front office.

sovereignstar · 06-28-2006, 09:03 PM

Hah.. it's the guy that Groundhog had never heard of.

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:04 PM

Nice selection. Shannon Brown was expected to go higher, so I'm happy with this.

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar

Hah.. it's the guy that Groundhog had never heard of.

I certainly have now...

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:07 PM

Farmar must be crapping his pants right now.

jbmagic · 06-28-2006, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

You guys think Lakers will take UCLA Farmer?

Nice call JB

miami_fan · 06-28-2006, 09:10 PM

I like the pick for the Lakers.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-28-2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

Nice call JB

Actually, you quoted a question, not a declarative statement.

sovereignstar · 06-28-2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

Nice call JB

You asked a question.

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:12 PM

I sorta wish the Cavs had taken Farmar over Brown.

miami_fan · 06-28-2006, 09:13 PM

Can we just jump over the Suns and the Mavs so we can get the Knicks to pick again?

sovereignstar · 06-28-2006, 09:14 PM

Portland throwing cash around like Rick James.

miami_fan · 06-28-2006, 09:14 PM

Portland is making another trade?

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miami_fan

Can we just jump over the Suns and the Mavs so we can get the Knicks to pick again?

LOL... too true.

I hope they pick the Aussie SG Newley.

Karlifornia · 06-28-2006, 09:15 PM

I can't wait to wear my new renaldo balkman jersey.

sovereignstar · 06-28-2006, 09:17 PM

BREAKING NEWS

Sergio Rodriguez has been arrested for illegally posing as a bullfighter. What a setback for the future Trailblazer.

Logan · 06-28-2006, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Actually, you quoted a question, not a declarative statement.

Please stop causing problems.

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I can't wait to wear my new renaldo balkman jersey.

Do they sell NBDL replica jerseys?

cartman · 06-28-2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sovereignstar

BREAKING NEWS

Sergio Rodriguez has been arrested for illegally posing as a bullfighter. What a setback for the future Trailblazer.

Actually, he should fit right in then...

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:19 PM

Rockets trade No. 8 pick Gay to Memphis for Battier

By JONATHAN FEIGEN
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle

The Rockets got the break they wanted in the NBA Draft, then used it to
bring a player on no draft list in the shocker of the draft's top
picks.

With Connecticut forward Rudy Gay, who was considered a possibility
with the No. 1 pick, sliding to the Rockets at No. 8, the Rockets
worked a deal with the Grizzlies to send Gay to Memphis to pick up
forward Shane Battier.

Battier, a 6-8, 210 small forward, has averaged 10.5 points and 4.8
rebounds in his five-year career. He is considered among the league's
top defensive players, and a solid catch-and-shoot option, making 48.8
percent of his shots, 39.4 percent of his 3-pointers last season.

By moving for Battier as opposed to the vast, if unpredictable
potential of Gay, the Rockets indicated their preference for immediate
help.

Because of NBA rules, they are not permitted to finalize or discuss
deals until July 12

Logan · 06-28-2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

Do they sell NBDL replica jerseys?

Ouch.

JeeberD · 06-28-2006, 09:20 PM

Alger seems like a pussy.

miami_fan · 06-28-2006, 09:20 PM

Jim Gray is guaranteed to ask a question that makes the interviewee uncomfortable.

JeeberD · 06-28-2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

Rockets trade No. 8 pick Gay to Memphis for Battier

By JONATHAN FEIGEN
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle

The Rockets got the break they wanted in the NBA Draft, then used it to
bring a player on no draft list in the shocker of the draft's top
picks.

With Connecticut forward Rudy Gay, who was considered a possibility
with the No. 1 pick, sliding to the Rockets at No. 8, the Rockets
worked a deal with the Grizzlies to send Gay to Memphis to pick up
forward Shane Battier.

Battier, a 6-8, 210 small forward, has averaged 10.5 points and 4.8
rebounds in his five-year career. He is considered among the league's
top defensive players, and a solid catch-and-shoot option, making 48.8
percent of his shots, 39.4 percent of his 3-pointers last season.

By moving for Battier as opposed to the vast, if unpredictable
potential of Gay, the Rockets indicated their preference for immediate
help.

Because of NBA rules, they are not permitted to finalize or discuss
deals until July 12

QUIET!

I saw that crap an hour ago..I'm choosing to ignore it.

sovereignstar · 06-28-2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Actually, he should fit right in then...

o rly?

Logan · 06-28-2006, 09:21 PM

I'm nowhere near a fan of Rudy Gay, but that trade is just stupid.

JeeberD · 06-28-2006, 09:22 PM

Dola-

Supposedly we're sending Gay AND Swift for Battier.

Fucking A.

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:22 PM

NEW YORK IS ON THE CLOCK.

cartman · 06-28-2006, 09:22 PM

LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Patrick

The Knicks are up next. What will they do for an encore?

cartman · 06-28-2006, 09:23 PM

Dola,

The NFL should move to this 5 minutes per pick format.

sovereignstar · 06-28-2006, 09:24 PM

How retarded is it that teams can't talk about deals involving veterans until July 12th?

miami_fan · 06-28-2006, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

QUIET!

I saw that crap an hour ago..I'm choosing to ignore it.

Don't the Rockets have a new GM? Is this his doing or Van Gundy?

Logan · 06-28-2006, 09:25 PM

Haha...did you see the look on the face of the ESPN reporter as he was getting slowwwwly shoved?

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:27 PM

Mardy Collins should fit right in with the other 3 combo guards on the roster.

miami_fan · 06-28-2006, 09:28 PM

WTF are they talking about? This is a terrible pick from this standpoint. If you are going to pick a PG at 29, why not pick Williams with the 20th pick?

JeeberD · 06-28-2006, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miami_fan

Don't the Rockets have a new GM? Is this his doing or Van Gundy?

I'm not sure. The new GM is a "Moneyball" type GM so that would fit, but you know how JVG LOVES defense.

Fucking A...

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miami_fan

WTF are they talking about? This is a terrible pick from this standpoint. If you are going to pick a PG at 29, why not pick Williams with the 20th pick?

Exactly. Williams with 20, and Renaldo with #29.... Are the Knicks thinking of starting up a soccer team or something?

Groundhog · 06-28-2006, 09:32 PM

Interesting pickup for the Blazers... so, which rookies do the Blazers have now? I've lost count of the trades...

Young Drachma · 06-28-2006, 09:33 PM

Are the NBA teams trying to tease David Stern and let him know how dissatisfied they are with the absence of HS players in this draft?

06-28-2006, 08:51 PM	#403
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	How about James Augustine with the next one? __________________ "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

06-28-2006, 08:52 PM	#404
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	So they selected "The Nose", eh? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-28-2006, 08:53 PM	#405
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Boone... well, Nets addressed 2 needs potentially. I don't think Boone will amount to much though. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2006, 08:54 PM	#406
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I've got a question maybe someone here can answer. What kind of work visas do foreign athletes get to play in the NBA? I'm assuming they have to follow some sort of process, or is there some sort of special designation they can get? I wonder if it is something like the dreaded English work permits that always seem to thwart me in FM. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 06-28-2006 at 08:54 PM.

06-28-2006, 08:56 PM	#408
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I think the Nets have done well. Meanwhile, the Knicks are burying themselves. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

06-28-2006, 08:57 PM	#410
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Damn, Lowry gone. Farmar still in the picture, along with a bunch of others. C'mon Cavs, don't fuck this up... __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2006, 08:58 PM	#411
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	The Knicks are a prime example of why we need to introduce promotion/relegation to American sports leagues. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-28-2006, 09:03 PM	#413
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Hah.. it's the guy that Groundhog had never heard of.

06-28-2006, 09:04 PM	#414
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Nice selection. Shannon Brown was expected to go higher, so I'm happy with this. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2006, 09:07 PM	#416
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Farmar must be crapping his pants right now. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2006, 09:10 PM	#418
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	I like the pick for the Lakers. __________________ "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

06-28-2006, 09:12 PM	#421
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I sorta wish the Cavs had taken Farmar over Brown. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2006, 09:13 PM	#422
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Can we just jump over the Suns and the Mavs so we can get the Knicks to pick again? __________________ "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

06-28-2006, 09:14 PM	#423
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Portland throwing cash around like Rick James.

06-28-2006, 09:14 PM	#424
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Portland is making another trade? __________________ "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

06-28-2006, 09:15 PM	#426
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I can't wait to wear my new renaldo balkman jersey. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

06-28-2006, 09:17 PM	#427
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	BREAKING NEWS Sergio Rodriguez has been arrested for illegally posing as a bullfighter. What a setback for the future Trailblazer.

06-28-2006, 09:19 PM	#431
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Rockets trade No. 8 pick Gay to Memphis for Battier By JONATHAN FEIGEN Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle The Rockets got the break they wanted in the NBA Draft, then used it to bring a player on no draft list in the shocker of the draft's top picks. With Connecticut forward Rudy Gay, who was considered a possibility with the No. 1 pick, sliding to the Rockets at No. 8, the Rockets worked a deal with the Grizzlies to send Gay to Memphis to pick up forward Shane Battier. Battier, a 6-8, 210 small forward, has averaged 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in his five-year career. He is considered among the league's top defensive players, and a solid catch-and-shoot option, making 48.8 percent of his shots, 39.4 percent of his 3-pointers last season. By moving for Battier as opposed to the vast, if unpredictable potential of Gay, the Rockets indicated their preference for immediate help. Because of NBA rules, they are not permitted to finalize or discuss deals until July 12 __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2006, 09:20 PM	#433
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Alger seems like a pussy. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-28-2006, 09:20 PM	#434
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Jim Gray is guaranteed to ask a question that makes the interviewee uncomfortable. __________________ "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

06-28-2006, 09:21 PM	#437
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I'm nowhere near a fan of Rudy Gay, but that trade is just stupid.

06-28-2006, 09:22 PM	#438
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Dola- Supposedly we're sending Gay AND Swift for Battier. Fucking A. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-28-2006, 09:22 PM	#439
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	NEW YORK IS ON THE CLOCK. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce Last edited by Groundhog : 06-28-2006 at 09:22 PM.

06-28-2006, 09:23 PM	#441
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Dola, The NFL should move to this 5 minutes per pick format. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-28-2006, 09:24 PM	#442
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	How retarded is it that teams can't talk about deals involving veterans until July 12th?

06-28-2006, 09:25 PM	#444
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Haha...did you see the look on the face of the ESPN reporter as he was getting slowwwwly shoved?

06-28-2006, 09:27 PM	#445
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Mardy Collins should fit right in with the other 3 combo guards on the roster. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2006, 09:28 PM	#446
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	WTF are they talking about? This is a terrible pick from this standpoint. If you are going to pick a PG at 29, why not pick Williams with the 20th pick? __________________ "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

06-28-2006, 09:32 PM	#449
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Interesting pickup for the Blazers... so, which rookies do the Blazers have now? I've lost count of the trades... __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-28-2006, 09:33 PM	#450
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Are the NBA teams trying to tease David Stern and let him know how dissatisfied they are with the absence of HS players in this draft? __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

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