Official NBA Draft Lottery/ 2010 NBA Draft Thread Vol. June 24th 7ET

[jpzx]

Originally Posted by Buc Em

the only time when grizzlies and timberwolves fans are relevant.....draft time.

Interesting that you would say that, seeing as how you're picking 2nd.

 

[friscostylez]

Originally Posted by JPZx

Originally Posted by Buc Em

the only time when grizzlies and timberwolves fans are relevant.....draft time.

Interesting that you would say that, seeing as how you're picking 2nd.

 

[buc em]

Originally Posted by JPZx

Originally Posted by Buc Em

the only time when grizzlies and timberwolves fans are relevant.....draft time.

Interesting that you would say that, seeing as how you're picking 2nd.

Interesting that you would say that, since you're supposed to be picking 2nd. Damn can't even catch a break in your team's annual Super Bowl.

 

[ValarMorghulis]

Wow this thread took a turn

with that being said........

yall should fight.

 

[ohyeah10]

What's the point iin arguinjg over bad teams? If you don't win the championship, you lost. Just like the other 29 teams. There's really nothing to brag about when you're not even in the playoffs either.

 

[ricardo malta]

Originally Posted by Buc Em

Originally Posted by JPZx

Originally Posted by Buc Em

the only time when grizzlies and timberwolves fans are relevant.....draft time.

Interesting that you would say that, seeing as how you're picking 2nd.

Interesting that you would say that, since you're supposed to be picking 2nd. Damn can't even catch a break in your team's annual Super Bowl.

GOT'...DAMN!

 

[jpzx]

Originally Posted by Buc Em

Interesting that you would say that, since you're supposed to be picking 2nd

The Timberwolves have won a playoff series more recently than your sorry %$! squad. Shut the %@%+ up.

 

[h3at23]

[h1]Chad Ford's Mock Draft, Version 5.0[/h1]

By Chad Ford
ESPN.com

With the NBA draft about a week away and the withdrawal deadline now past, it's time to take another look at the first round.

Teams continue to pare their draft lists down, though there is still plenty of wiggle room. Here's our best stab, after talking to numerous NBA team sources, at how the draft will play out on June 24.
[h3]Mock Draft 5.0[/h3]

	Washington	John Wall	Position: PG Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 196 pounds Age: 19 School: Kentucky

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Analysis: Here's all we know for sure with a week to go -- John Wall will be the No. 1 pick. Multiple team sources -- off the record, of course -- have been telling us for weeks that Wall is their man. Plus, the Washington Post reported over the weekend that Evan Turner won't even be working out for the Wizards and is conceding the No. 1 spot to Wall.

The task for the Wizards now turns to filling in the spaces around him -- getting a healthy and focused Gilbert Arenas, looking for bargains or perhaps Rudy Gay in free agency, and figuring out how to turn the Wizards into a powerhouse franchise. Adding Wall is a big step in the right direction, but only one of many the Wizards are going to have to take.

	Philadelphia	Evan Turner	Position: SG Height: 6-7 Weight: 214 Age: 21 School: Ohio State

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Analysis: We still have Turner penciled in here as we continue to receive strong signals from inside the Sixers' organization that he is the guy they'll take at No. 2. However, while those signals certainly could be legit, I take them with a grain of salt.

Turner is the most polished player in the draft, but I'm not sure he has the upside (and he certainly doesn't have the size and athleticism) of Favors, and I continue to hear that head coach Doug Collins prefers Favors to Turner.

Because Turner is almost the consensus No. 2 pick, the Sixers want other teams that are contemplating trading up for him (the Wolves and Pacers seem to be the hottest suitors) to believe they're taking him. If teams think he'll slip past Philly, they'll begin dealing with New Jersey instead.

I do think it will take a blockbuster to convince Philly to move the No. 2 pick. Either someone is going to have to take Elton Brand off the Sixers' hands or offer them a young All-Star in return. If they don't get that offer, it's more a toss-up between Turner and Favors than some think.

	New Jersey	Derrick Favors	Position: PF Height: 6-10 Weight: 245 Age: 18 School: Georgia Tech

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Analysis: While New Jersey would be happy if Turner were to slide to No. 3, the Nets also have a high level of interest in Favors and some interest in DeMarcus Cousins. The two are scheduled to go head-to-head in a workout for the Nets on Monday.

Favors has the type of athleticism and upside to complement Brook Lopez nicely in the middle. Cousins isn't as good of a fit next to Lopez defensively, but he's also more NBA-ready than Favors and the team has a mandate to win now.

Of course, the Nets are also targeting a number of veteran big men this summer, including Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer. With the amount of cap space they have, the Nets have the luxury of drafting the best player available as opposed to drafting to fill a need.

The team also is high on Syracuse forward Wesley Johnson. I'm told he's in the mix at the No. 3 spot as well. But for now, Favors has the edge.

	Minnesota	Wesley Johnson	Position: SF Height: 6-8 Weight: 206 Age: 22 School: Syracuse

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Analysis: The Wolves are exploring possibilities of moving up in the draft. Evan Turner is their target and they have the assets (the 16th and 23rd picks) to make a deal with either Philly or New Jersey if either team is so inclined.

If they keep the pick, it looks like Wesley Johnson is their man. We've had him going to Minnesota in our mock draft since May and that projection is looking like it's been dead on. Johnson was in Minnesota on Monday and he wowed everyone in the organization. Not only is he a great basketball player, but he's a great young man. He's the type of locker-room guy that a young team wants to build with.

Unless Derrick Favors falls to No. 4, I think you can use a Sharpie with Wes Johnson here.

	Sacramento	DeMarcus Cousins	Position: C Height: 6-11 Weight: 292 Age: 19 School: Kentucky

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Analysis: Another mock draft and, yes, a new pick for the Kings. Last week we had Greg Monroe going to Sacramento. But this week things changed pretty dramatically when DeMarcus Cousins came into town to work out with the Kings. He was, in a word, awesome.

Cousins was red hot shooting the ball (he converted 78 percent of the shots he took) and had the Kings' brass drooling by the end of the workout. While GM Geoff Petrie still has his reservations about Cousins as a person, it sounds like the Kings have fallen in love with him as a player and he now has the edge over Greg Monroe for the No. 5 pick should Wes Johnson not be on the board.

However, the process isn't over yet. Monroe is coming in for a second workout with the Kings against Hassan Whiteside on Saturday. That should be interesting.

The Kings are also exploring trading picks, with one team (Detroit) squarely on the radar. If the Pistons would give up the No. 7 pick and Tayshaun Prince for the No. 5 pick and Andres Nocioni, I think they'd have a deal. But so far the Pistons have been adamant that they're holding on to Prince, and I don't think the Kings would do a Rip Hamilton-for-Nocioni swap.

	Golden State	Greg Monroe	Position: PF Height: 6-11 Weight: 247 Age: 19 School: Georgetown

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Analysis: The Warriors are among the most difficult teams in the draft to predict right now. Over the course of the past week, I've heard a number of players were atop their list, including DeMarcus Cousins, Greg Monroe, Al-Farouq Aminu, Xavier Henry, Ekpe Udoh, Patrick Patterson ... I could go on.

To me, this is where the gamesmanship really starts. The Warriors could go in almost any direction. The team itself is a bit of a mess. We're not sure who's going to own the team in a month, the coaching situation is up in the air, players are on the trading block and agents who've had their players work out for Golden State don't particularly want their guys to end up there.

For weeks, the word I've been getting is Cousins is the guy. If he's off the board, the next closest consensus among sources (and I use the word consensus loosely) is Monroe. The Warriors need more size, and Monroe's high basketball IQ and skill level should be a nice fit in Golden State.

	Detroit	Al-Farouq Aminu	Position: SF Height: 6-9 Weight: 215 Age: 19 School: Wake Forest

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Analysis: Pistons president Joe Dumars has said he wants his team to regain the grit and toughness of past Pistons teams. But picking at No. 7 makes that a bit of a challenge. Detroit is really high on both Cousins and Favors, but most likely it'll have to move up in the draft to get one of them. Regardless, the team needs a big man.

So why do I have the Pistons taking Aminu, who's listed as a small forward? Two reasons:

First, the Pistons feel they don't have to solve their big man issue through the draft. There are always trades and free agency options to help shore up the middle. Second, the Pistons are among a handful of teams who think, given Aminu's length, that he can play the 4 in the NBA. He's going to need to get stronger, but he has a penchant for rebounding and runs the floor like a deer.

Ed Davis, Greg Monroe and Ekpe Udoh all have a shot here as well. But for now, I'm still leaning toward Aminu. It's a bit of a risky pick for Dumars, but he hasn't been afraid to swing for the fences in the past.

	Los Angeles Clippers	Gordon Hayward	Position: SF Height: 6-8 Weight: 211 Age: 20 School: Butler

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Analysis: The Clippers could go in a lot of directions with this pick, and I keep getting mixed signals. The latest word has them narrowing the field down to Al-Farouq Aminu, Greg Monroe, Ed Davis, Hayward and Paul George.

Of those five names, George may be the guy who's the most intriguing to the Clippers. But they also feel he's the biggest risk. The Clips would probably take Monroe or Aminu, but they likely will be off the board here.

So that narrows it down to Davis or Hayward. While the team is intrigued with Davis, the Clippers have no one at the 3 right now. And they feel that if Hayward can refine his stroke, he could be a star in the league down the road.

	Utah (via New York)	Luke Babbitt	Position: SF Height: 6-9 Weight: 214 Age: 20 School: Nevada

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Analysis: The Jazz are crossing their fingers that Greg Monroe slips to them. If he doesn't, as we've projected here, they have a tough choice. They can choose from a couple of big men -- Ed Davis, Ekpe Udoh or Cole Aldrich. Or they can address a big need at the wing. Babbitt, Xavier Henry and Hayward are all options the team would be comfortable with.

Which way are they leaning? GM Kevin O'Connor is keeping his cards close to the vest. I think Babbitt has a slight lead over Henry and Davis at the moment. But this one could come down to draft night.

I'll say this: The Jazz have been consistently high on Babbitt all year. They have had success with players like him and he can come in and contribute from Day 1. All of that should give him the edge.

	Indiana	Ed Davis	Position: PF Height: 6-10 Weight: 227 Age: 20 School: North Carolina

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Analysis: The Pacers had a number of top bigs (Daniel Orton, Ekpe Udoh and Hassan Whiteside) and guards (Avery Bradley and Eric Bledsoe) in to work out last week. This week the team has looked at a number of forwards, including Damion James, Paul George, Xavier Henry and Patrick Patterson.

All of the players listed, however, are part of Plan B. If the Pacers are fortunate enough to see Davis slip, they're in a much better place. While Davis is very raw, he's got the size, athleticism and shot-blocking ability that the team has been craving for years.

The Pacers are looking to shore up their team via trades and have some assets, including the expiring contracts of both Troy Murphy and T.J. Ford, so they are free to go with the best talent available.

	New Orleans	Cole Aldrich	Position: C Height: 6-10 Weight: 236 Age: 21 School: Kansas

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Analysis: The Hornets have a new head coach and job No. 1 is filling a pretty large hole on the front line. The Hornets have Emeka Okafor and David West and not much else.

Their choices here are Aldrich, Patrick Patterson, Daniel Orton and Hassan Whiteside. While Orton and Whiteside have more upside, Aldrich is, by far, the most NBA-ready of the group and could become a Joel Przybilla-like player in the middle. If the Hornets decide to address the power forward position instead, then Patterson could be the guy.

Ultimately, I think Aldrich gets the nod. Considering that Aldrich could go as high as No. 5, he's a bargain at No. 11.

	Memphis	Patrick Patterson	Position: PF Height: 6-8 Weight: 245 Age: 21 School: Kentucky

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Analysis: The Grizzlies have had their sights set on Luke Babbitt for weeks and he could fall here. However, if he's off the board, expect them to look elsewhere for an NBA-ready player.

We've heard Paul George's name here and he would be an excellent replacement for Rudy Gay if he leaves via free agency. But Patterson has worked out to pretty strong reviews. GM Chris Wallace wants a player who can step in and immediately contribute, and that is Patterson's greatest strength.

	Toronto	Avery Bradley	Position: SG Height: 6-3 Weight: 180 Age: 19 School: Texas

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Analysis: The Raptors could go a number of different directions here. With Chris Bosh likely out the door, Hedo Turkoglu pining for a trade and the team shopping Jose Calderon, you can expect the Raptors to look radically different next season.

Finding a center is atop GM Bryan Colangelo's list. If Bosh leaves he'd like to move Andrea Bargnani to the 4. But of the top big men left on the board -- Orton, Whiteside and Alabi -- none of them is close to being ready.

That may shift the Raptors' focus to the backcourt. Assuming they can move Calderon this summer, they'll have a need at the point and Bradley, who can play both backcourt positions, is the type of explosive athlete they're looking for.

Bradley sprained his ankle badly during a workout at Oklahoma City on Sunday. The injury will keep him out of workouts until the draft, but he should be ready to go by summer league.

	Houston	Ekpe Udoh	Position: PF Height: 6-10 Weight: 237 Age: 22 School: Baylor

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Analysis: Udoh is the type of long, shot-blocking forward who should find a comfortable home in Houston. While he's a bit older than the rest of the class and doesn't have elite athleticism, he's still improving -- one of the few older players in the draft with any real upside left. Patrick Patterson and Hassan Whiteside are other possibilities here.

	Milwaukee (via Chicago)	Xavier Henry	Position: SG Height: 6-7 Weight: 210 Age: 19 School: Kansas

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Analysis: The Bucks have a big need at the wing position with Michael Redd coming back from injury and John Salmons looking to opt out of his contract.

Of the players left on the board, Henry and Paul George look to be, by far, the best values. Both players can play either the 2 or 3, both can shoot the lights out and both have upside.

Speaking of upside, we probably should add one more name to the list. It's a long shot but Cincinnati's Lance Stephenson has impressed in workouts and the Bucks have had their eye on him for a while. It seems like that's a bit of a reach at 15, but John Hammond rolled the dice on a former high school phenom with a bad rep last year and it paid off. Will he do it again this year?

	Minnesota (via Charlotte)	Paul George	Position: SF Height: 6-9 Weight: 214 Age: 20 School: Fresno State

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Analysis: The Wolves have been eyeing Paul George for a while and the team will feel pretty lucky if he falls here. George is getting consideration as high as No. 8 and the Grizzies at No. 12, Raptors at No. 13 and Bucks at No. 15 will all give him a long look, too.

Why would the Wolves take George here if they're drafting Wesley Johnson at No. 4? Because the Wolves see George as more of a 2-guard. They desperately need some perimeter shooting and George has a gorgeous stroke from behind the arc. Team him and Johnson with Jonny Flynn, Corey Brewer, Al Jefferson, Kevin Love and Darko Milicic (whom the Wolves are likely to re-sign this summer) and the Wolves have a nice young nucleus.

Hassan Whiteside and Damion James are also real possibilities here.

	Chicago (via Milwaukee)	James Anderson	Position: SG Height: 6-6 Weight: 210 Age: 21 School: Oklahoma State

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Analysis: Anderson was one of the best scorers in college basketball and could be a very good fit in the Bulls' backcourt. His ability to stretch the defense and attack the basket would make him a nice complement to Derrick Rose.

Even if the team ends up landing LeBron James or Dwyane Wade, look for Anderson to be the guy. As far as NBA-ready players go, there are few better in this draft. I'd expect him to play the same sort of role James Harden did in OKC last season.

	Miami	Eric Bledsoe	Position: PG Height: 6-2 Weight: 192 Age: 20 School: Kentucky

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Analysis: Bledsoe is a tough, Pat Riley-type of player and could be a long-term upgrade from the Mario Chalmers-Carlos Arroyo duo at point guard.

Bledsoe was one of the players who really helped himself at the draft combine. Playing outside of John Wall's shadow, he often looked like the best guard on the floor. Physically, he's ready for the NBA right now. But he still needs more experience running the point. In the long term, Bledsoe could pay off.

	Boston	Solomon Alabi	Position: C Height: 7-1 Weight: 237 Age: 22 School: Florida State

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Analysis: Alabi may seem like a bit of a reach to some, but he appears to be one of the hotter names in the draft at the moment. The Raptors, Celtics, Spurs, Thunder, Heat and Blazers are all showing interest. Those are all teams with historically good draft track records, so watch carefully. Alabi measured as the biggest player in the draft, and he showed a nice skills game and a terrific motor in the drills.

Some scouts are comparing him to Dikembe Mutombo. I don't think Alabi has the same sort of rebounding and shot-blocking ability, but he does have a similar demeanor and presence on the court.

	San Antonio	Damion James	Position: SF Height: 6-8 Weight: 227 Age: 22 School: Texas

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Analysis: James is one of the more underrated players in the draft. Very few players have his combination of athleticism and motor.

He doesn't have a position on offense, but he can defend multiple positions on the floor. He would be able to step in right away with the Spurs' vets and provide meaningful minutes.

	Oklahoma City	Daniel Orton	Position: C Height: 6-10 Weight: 269 Age: 19 School: Kentucky

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Analysis: Orton is a bit of an enigma. His 3 ppg and 3 rpg as a freshman at Kentucky certainly won't wow you. But he's got the raw tools to be a successful big man in the pros.

The Thunder were among the teams that were on him early and they might just get lucky and get him here. While Orton is in the discussion starting at the 10th pick, concerns about his knees and his relative lack of playing time over the course of the past two seasons are weighing on teams.

He could easily end up in the lottery, but I doubt he slips further than this.

	Portland	Hassan Whiteside	Position: C Height: 7-0 Weight: 227 Age: 20 School: Marshall

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Analysis: The Blazers, as we reported on Tuesday, have been active trying to move up to No. 19 or higher in the draft. Their target? I've been doing some research and I believe they're after Solomon Alabi.

To get him, they'll likely have to get up higher in the draft. If they can't get him, or one of their other targets, look for them to be content to grab Whiteside. The Blazers love his talent though, like the rest of the NBA, they're worried about his maturity.

However, the Blazers have the resources and culture in place to bring him along slowly, and help give him the on-court and off-court skills he needs to succeed. He's a long-term project, but with Marcus Camby mentoring him, he could be a home run.

	Minnesota (via Utah)	Kevin Seraphin	Position: PF Height: 6-10 Weight: 258 Age: 20 Country: France

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Analysis: With their third pick of this draft, you can expect the Wolves to stash a player overseas. Seraphin hasn't really produced big numbers in France, but he has Serge Ibaka-like physical upside.

	Atlanta	Lance Stephenson	Position: SG Height: 6-6 Weight: 227 Age: 19 School: Cincinnati

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Analysis: The Hawks aren't known for really swinging for the fences. But they just might try with Stephenson. With Joe Johnson looking as though he may bolt this summer, the team is going to need another wing and Stephenson has as much talent as anyone left on the board.

He has an NBA body, can play the iso game and has a high basketball IQ. His lack of a 3-point jump shot could be a concern for the Hawks, but at this point I think you have to take the best player available.

	Memphis (via Denver)	Dominique Jones	Position: SG Height: 6-5 Weight: 216 Age: 21 School: South Florida

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Analysis: Jones was one of the best scorers in college basketball last season, but that's not why the Grizzlies will be in the hunt for him. A number of teams, including Memphis, believe he could also play the point. With the Grizzlies still less than confident in Mike Conley, that's the appeal.

	Oklahoma City (via Phoenix)	Craig Brackins	Position: PF Height: 6-10 Weight: 229 Age: 22 School: Iowa State

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Analysis: Brackins would be a good pick for the Thunder. He's a high-character guy who can score inside and outside and will play hard. Right now, Nenad Krstic is the only big who can really get it done in the post. Brackins could be a nice long-term fit.

	New Jersey (via Dallas)	Jordan Crawford	Position: SG Height: 6-4 Weight: 198 Age: 21 School: Xavier

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Analysis: The Nets were high on Terrico White earlier in the year, but appear to be gravitating toward either Crawford or Dominique Jones at No. 27. Both players are lights-out scorers and can handle the ball. What gives Crawford the slight edge is his shooting ability. He's got deep, deep range.

	Memphis (via L.A. Lakers)	Larry Sanders	Position: PF Height: 6-11 Weight: 222 Age: 21 School: Va. Commonwealth

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Analysis: If the Grizzlies go with a wing and combo guard with their first two picks, they can swing for the fences with Sanders. With a freakish wingspan and terrific athleticism, Sanders could add a different look to the Grizzlies' frontcourt.

Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph and Hasheem Thabeet are all big bodies, but none can run the floor and do the things Sanders can do.

	Orlando	Armon Johnson	Position: PG Height: 6-4 Weight: 195 Age: 21 School: Nevada

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Analysis: It was pretty clear in the playoffs that the Magic could use some more help in their backcourt and, from the sound of things, Johnson has been impressing in workouts.

He's a great athlete who can break down the defense and get to the basket. He's not a great shooter, but the Magic are already loaded with guys who can stretch the floor.

	Washington (via Cleveland)	Quincy Pondexter	Position: SF Height: 6-7 Weight: 220 Age: 22 School: Washington

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Analysis: Pondexter is coming off a great senior season and is one of the best athletes in the draft. With the Wizards trying to rebuild with young players who can get up and down the floor, Pondexter seems like a good bet here.

 

[do be doo]

the last couple of post....
The SPURS never chose the players the "experts" say they will....
They also are the BEST at drafting players...
So whoever they pick we be ok in my book 

 

  

 

[kiddin like jason]

O.J. and Pat reunited.

Never thought about that before.

 

[bhzmafia14]

 I don't want no damn Patterson.

Is he really going to give us more as a backup PF than Arthur?

Heisley suppose to meet with George again next week on re-scheduling a workout. Hopefully he's still looking tobe our guy or Henry/Babbitt.

 

[nicedudewithnicedreams]

Originally Posted by Do Be Doo

The SPURS never chose the players the "experts" say they will....
They also are the BEST at drafting players...

Well, Tim Duncan...

I will agree that they have been doing an amazing job, but so have the Kings. Just that we never got a Tim Duncan, but hopefully Tyreke can make a similar impact for the team in the long run.  

 

[jpzx]

I feel like the Grizzlies are just trying to buy a cheap berth in the playoffs which will end up affecting them negatively in the long run.

They're going after and putting their interest in guys that are NBA ready and established guys rather than guys that they may have higher on their draft boards just because they want to sneak into the playoffs... which ultimately will lead to a first round knockout if they even get the the playoffs, which obviously is never a guarantee.

a.) Thinking about trading their 2009 #2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet at this past year's deadline for a solid role player? Just so it could help them sneak into the playoffs.
b.) Debating taking Patrick Patterson over guys like Babbitt/George because Patterson's considered to be "polished" and NBA ready.

Gotta think about what will help you more in the long run. You may get a #7/#8 seed in the West sooner rather than later when you sacrifice the youth on your team for guys that are more proven, but how is that gunna help you for the long term?

They will get in the playoffs with their current core... but they need to just have patience. A team of OJ, Gasol, George, Gay, Thabeet, Conley, Arthur, Young if given time will grow into a playoff squad. Just give it time.

Eh. Just my opinion.

 

[kiddin like jason]

Speaking of the Huntington basketball factory:

Bill Walker has reportedly lost about 10 pounds as he attempts to get down to a playing weight of 220 for the 2010-11 season.
Walkerwas reportedly playing at about 240 pounds last season, and droppingweight could certainly make him a quicker and more effective player.However, the bigger issue is playing time, which will remain anuncertainty until after the Knicks' offseason unfolds
Yes, I know this has nothing to do with the draft.

 

[i nasmatic i]

Originally Posted by JPZx

I feel like the Grizzlies are just trying to buy a cheap berth in the playoffs which will end up affecting them negatively in the long run.

They're going after and putting their interest in guys that are NBA ready and established guys rather than guys that they may have higher on their draft boards just because they want to sneak into the playoffs... which ultimately will lead to a first round knockout if they even get the the playoffs, which obviously is never a guarantee.

a.) Thinking about trading their 2009 #2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet at this past year's deadline for a solid role player? Just so it could help them sneak into the playoffs.
b.) Debating taking Patrick Patterson over guys like Babbitt/George because Patterson's considered to be "polished" and NBA ready.

Gotta think about what will help you more in the long run. You may get a #7/#8 seed in the West sooner rather than later when you sacrifice the youth on your team for guys that are more proven, but how is that gunna help you for the long term?

They will get in the playoffs with their current core... but they need to just have patience. A team of OJ, Gasol, George, Gay, Thabeet, Conley, Arthur, Young if given time will grow into a playoff squad. Just give it time.

Eh. Just my opinion.

Michael Heisley has been vocal since 2008 about his ThreeYear Plan. He's expecting big things next year because it will be year three. I don’t blame him for wanting polished players becauseI feel that the team has enough “young, high potential

 

[bhzmafia14]

If we aren't talking about gettin one of the higher ceiling guys, I would rather us just trade our picks for something.

Patterson can't be that much more NBA ready than Darrell Arthur who is already on the team.

We do have the talent, its just our bench is lacking. And we did have one of the most productive starting fives in the league which is why we did win the 41 games. If we can actually get a true 6th man in here, a shooter and backup PG, we will be fine. All of them could actually be one player.

 

[raptors29]

How accurate was Chad Ford's final Mock Draft last year?

 

[jpzx]

How accurate was Chad Ford's final Mock Draft last year?
#1- Clippers - Griffin
#2- Grizzlies - Thabeet
#3- Thunder - Rubio
#4- Kings - Evans
#5- T'Wolves - Harden
#6- T'Wolves - Curry
#7- Warriors - Hill
#8- Knicks - Jennings
#9- Raptors - Derozan
#10- Bucks - Holliday
#11- Nets - Flynn
#12- Bobcats - Williams
#13- Pacers - Blair
#14- Suns - Henderson

4/14.

 

[blaxoid]

Originally Posted by Bigmike23

u keep saying dumb +$+! is why

I logged in just to quote this post

 

[Bend_The_Knee]

bulls fan here......james anderson is a real good pick for us but i wouldnt mind lance stephenson at 17

 

[youngtriz]

has Eric Bledsoe worked out with the heat yet?

 

[osh kosh bosh]

This draft is pretty lame past the 10th pick but I do know a couple things, if Paul George is available and the raptors don't pick I think I might just internally combust. Avery Bradley stands to be nothing more than a role player on the next level especially since he mostly a jump shooter, incapable of getting to the rim, and was a below average finisher at the rim. There is no evidence he is even capable of running an offense and he could probably be had if we bought a late round pick.

Hassan Whitside might actually be a special needs kid so unless we planning to get a short bus for him to come to practice in, he would be a horrible pick. Daniel Orton has pretty much no redeeming qualities despite the fact that he is physically big, he is an incredibly boring as a prospect.

 

[im not you]

Greg Monroe gettin a legit look at 3?

Hmm...

 

[jpzx]

^ Link?

 

[bhzmafia14]

Ready to get this draft and free agency over with so the season can start already.