Yeah, we talk about Darko like he's Dominique Wilkins or something, 52 years old & looking to catch on with one more team for one last kick at the can, unaware that the game passed him by a long time ago. I'm still holding out for Darko. I genuinely hope he comes through in the NBA. He seems like a good kid who got mismanaged for a while. The Raptors? They're going to draft the Italian kid, even if they manage to trick someone into trading up. And it might even be the right choice. Hey, whaddya want, optimism is free.
NBA Mocks are the worst of the Bunch, so who knows. By the same token, there's alot of guys to like in this draft. I'd also be happy with Rudy Gay, Morrison, etc... For the lack of High Schoolers, I keep hearing this is a deep draft. P.S. Darko is a great addition for the Magic. Many missed it, but he finished the season well, and just knowing he'll see some floor time next year will only make him work harder in the offseason. I saw one fantasy site say they expected him to average 14 points and 7 boards per game next year. I think that's optomistic, but as previously mentioned, optomism is gratis. 14 and 7 out of a 3rd scorer is solid production and would be a good start to the redemption of the Human Victory Cigar.
OK, I'm convinced, get the Italian. Think of the pizza tie-ins. Meantime, on the rest of the draft, I have nothing to say, except, who was the big roly-poly guy in the college game last year who was quite good. From somewhere in Louisiana I believe? Is he draftable? That would also tie in with pizza.
you're right, rumple, the big roly-poly guy is from LSU. he decided to stay in school unlike his teammate, tyrus thomas. his name escapes me at the moment so let me go look..........
.......glen davis
Aka Big Baby Davis, aka "I make Robert Traylor look like a sound pick."
Henceforth "Roundaldo" Thanks!
One thing I can promise is that somebody will take a "Paul Pierce" fall into the draft. In the 2002 draft it was Caron Butler (a decent player but by no means a superstar). Last season it was Danny Granger (see Butler). This year my hat is off for either Rudy Gay or Marcus Williams. Morrison won't fall past Portland. Bargnani will probably be first or amongst the first 5 picks. Everyone loves Brandon Roy and Tyrus Thomas. Randy Foye is being called "The next Dwyane Wade" for goodness sake. LaMarcus Aldridge is a big man, and no big man falls in a draft. If Gay gets past Charlotte, he could fall to the key spot in this draft: 8th. I think that Houston is the key spot. Houston needs a shooter, an enforcer or a point guard to compliment Yao and T-Mac. Depending on Houston's pick, the draft could shape up 1000's of ways. Houston don't screw up this draft like you have the past couple (where you didn't have the 1st pick).
I would just like to see Cleveland get someone to compliment LeBron better than what they have now.
...somebody will take a "Paul Pierce" fall into the draft... I disagree. Pierce was considered a top 5 pick going into the draft. His slide to the 10 pick was shocking. Considering how fluid the mock drafts have been for this draft, and how there isn't a consensus #1 pick, I doubt anyone would be surprised if any player slid to #10. Now if someone slid completely out of the lottery, that would be interesting. Some people are calling this a strong draft. Others are calling it weak by citing a lack of HS players. I think this draft will be kinda meh unless some deals go down. Impact wise this draft will probably end up like the '00 draft, no superstars, but a deep group of role players.
no love for big baby, weedy? he may make robert traylor look good but he sure made lamarcus aldridge (top five pick cough, cough) look baaaaad in the tourney.
Telfair traded to Boston for the #7 and Dickau. Its been rumored for about a week, and Andy Katz is saying its a done deal. Not that he hasn't been wrong before.
Can somebody explain to me how Telfair goes 13 two years ago, disappoints in Portland, loses his job to Steve Blake and now he's worth a 7 pick?!?! More recent reports seem to indicate Ratliff is part of the deal as well. Another Blazer who lost his starting job last season...
If the Celtics unload LaFrentz as reported, that's a win and enough of a reason to pull the trigger. Otherwise, I don't understand how Williams isn't as good of an option at PG as Telfair may be. I haven't seen Telfair enough to discount his skill, but Williams spent the last two years developing at Connecticut and not sitting on the bench injured in Portland with no positive experience since high school.
That Knicks/Bulls trade just keeps getting funnier with age.
Telfair and Ratliff for the #7 and Lafrentz. Ratliff goes to a team on the cusp of playoff contention, and the Celts dump Lafrentz. As for Telfair, he did go #13, but was projected as going lower. Lots of people thought that jumping from preps to pros would be too much for a pg. He has sat for stretches (averaging 24 mpg and 68 Games a season so far), but has shown improvement. Personally, I'd like to see a better AST/TO rate (currently 1.96). But you've got to factor in McMillan's coaching style (how many times did he waffle between Ridnour and Daniels?) before you penalize him for inconsistency. Rivers wants to run, and Telfair can definitely do that, but how that meshes with a shooter like Pierce remains to be seen.
Raps take Bargnani. Shocker. Aldridge goes to the Bulls. Shouldn't a guy that big have a bit more post game? I like his size, but he sure seems to get pushed around in the paint.
Yeah, Yukon, the LaFrentz bit is the nice part (otherwise I'm totally with you Venice); Ratliff and Raef are essentially the same salary for the next two years, but Raef gets another $11 million in 2009. I have no idea if Theo can be a servicable NBA center in the East, but Raef was not an inside presence and the Celtics don't need outside shooters. On preview: thanks for making me feel a bit better, 'nemo.
The 'Stache goes to Charlotte. There are hippies in Portland furiously squeezing their hacky-sacks right now. Solid pick, if he plays alongside Okafor, and Wallace they should more than make up for his defensive missteps. God knows Charlotte needed perimeter scoring. your welcome yerfatma.
What about it?
Stop the presses. Dick Vitale just made some sense! "These seven footers play like they're six-five. They don't rebound..." Amazing. ...and I wish that was "all [Steven A.] would say about" anything. Awful.
Blazers getting a little trade crazy? Clearly, this calls out for the campfire.
Tyrus Thomas drafted fourth by the Blazers. Yahoo has him traded to the Bulls with Khryapa and "future considerations" for Aldridge. Meh.
Blazers getting a little trade crazy? Nope I think they're restocking the cupboards to Nate's liking. Clearly, this calls out for the campfire. indeed.
Holy crap the Hawks actually did pick Shelden fifth. Every year theres a team that comes through on a promise.
Clearly, this calls out for the campfire. yerfatma has a room setup
Hmm. Does Roy slip to 7 so the Blazers get their man, or do the Wolves snatch him up? yerfatma has a room setup Linky?
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What number will JJ be since 4 is taken by Battie?
Danny Ainge is happy. Not sure I buy his line about thinking his Round 2 pick was a potential Round 1 pick gag two years in a row.
Boston will give Telfair a true chance to develop. Just like we did with Chauncey Billups? That still pisses me off.
take heart, celtic fans, it could have been worse. word out of houston is that the rockets are going to trade rudy gay (#8 pick) and stromile swift to the grizzlies for...drumroll please...shane battier. huh? battier's career numbers are only a fraction better that swift's. looks like an even trade to me, i guess the rockets just threw in the #8 pick in the draft to "sweeten" the deal.........or something...
Yea! We got Redick.
That still pisses me off. Funny because it doesn't piss me off one bit.
Why would a benevolent God take Len Bias and leave you?
Why would a benevolent God take Anyone and leave G Dub Shrub? (His "rap" name.)
Toronto sent Ol' Hairless to Milwaukee for TJ Ford and cash. And eyebrows.
