Welcome back home, DerrickIf you were with us live, we broke down the first round pick-by-pick with instant analysis. We’ll be sorting through the 2nd round selects and will keep you up on everything in Smack and on Dimemag.com all day tomorrow.
2008 NBA Draft
30. BOSTON: J.R. Giddens, SG - Some people have called him one of the 20 best players in the draft, however “character issues” forced him to drop. Giddens went to Kansas originally before transferring to New Mexico. He’s a sick athlete with a solid jimmy, but will have a hard time to see the parquet floor in Beantown.
* Even though Rajon Rondo gave a strong showing in the Finals, why would the Celtics pass up Mario Chalmers at this point? Like Rondo, he excels on the defensive side of the floor. He broke Darnell Valentine’s 1982 record of 92 steals in a season during his sophomore campaign when he swiped 97. During Chalmers’ junior year, he took 97 again. He would have been a perfect backup.
29. DETROIT: D.J. White, PF - Year after year, Joe Dumars proves that he can draft. With talk for the last couple of weeks that the Pistons are ready to part ways with Rasheed Wallace, D.J. White is a big body who can give them consistent low-block scoring that they get from ‘Sheed when he feels like it. White is a better basketball player than Amir Johnson already.
28. MEMPHIS: Donte Greene, SF - Now that it’s been determined, Grizzlies fans can find comfort knowing that the Lakers had to give up the draft rights to Donte Greene in addition to Crittenton, Kwame, Aaron McKie, Marc Gasol, and some ‘10 pick to get Pau Gasol.
* Memphis is a pretty good place for Greene to continue developing - he’ll really benefit from the tutelage of Mike Miller and Rudy Gay.
27. NEW ORLEANS: Darrell Arthur, PF - When David West was writhing on the ground in back pain in the playoffs, Byron Scott could only pull Melvin Ely off his bench. Grabbing Arthur at this stage, even with whatever kidney problems have arisen, is a great pick for the Hornets.
26. SAN ANTONIO: George Hill, PG - Leave it to the Spurs to pick the guy with the most boring name in the draft. Odds are you’ve never heard of or seen Hill play. So, HERE you go.
25. HOUSTON: Nicolas Batum, SF - We thought that they should go with a big man here, namely DeAndre Jordan, given Yao’s chronic health issues and Dike’s age. That being said, Batum could be a very good player some day, but we can’t see where he fits into the plan with McGrady and Battier locking down the small forward slot. He doesn’t have the shooting range to slide over to the two.
24. SEATTLE: Serge Ibaka, PF - After his agent told every NBA team that Serge was likely staying in Spain until 2011, we figured no one would take him in the first round. This is a good gamble for the Sonics, but they may have jumped the gun considering they have the 32nd pick and no one was probably taking Ibaka in the first round. The kid has skills, ridiculous hops and is getting better every day, but hopefully the Sonics didn’t set themselves up to get Fran Vasquez‘d.
23. UTAH: Kosta Koufos, C - If Mehmet Okur can mentor him, Koufos could be his protege. Koufos has got to be happy that he’s going to a team with Carlos Boozer and Paul Millsap so that he can linger on the perimeter while other guys get their hands dirty on the glass. This is a great fit.
22. ORLANDO: Courtney Lee, SG - We were expecting to see Chris Douglas-Roberts here, as he’s an excellent choice for Orlando’s open system. But Lee isn’t a bad pick - he’s ridiculously athletic as he proved when Western Kentucky took down Drake and San Diego in the first two rounds of the Dance. As of right now, Lee is the quickest guy on the bounce of anyone on Orlando’s roster. That could very well set up Rashard Lewis, Keith Bogans and Hedo Turkoglu for open treys.
*** [PROPOSED] PACERS/BLAZERS Trade ***
Here’s what’s on the table:
* Indiana gets: Josh McRoberts, Jarrett Jack, and Brandon Rush
* Portland gets: Ike Diogu and Jerryd Bayless
This deal sounds great for the Blazers. Even though Bayless never actually worked out for them, they essentially moved up two spots and grabbed a top five talent. Now they can go Bayless, Fernandez, Roy, Aldridge and Oden as their starting five. That’s tough.
The Pacers on the other hand have three NBA backups at point with Jack, Ford and Tinsley. We do, however, like the idea of Rush playing alongside Danny Granger - they both have a similar smooth style.
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21. NEW JERSEY: Ryan Anderson, SF/PF - The Nets realllly wanted Danilo Gallinari. They wanted him so badly, they took the American version. Somebody recently said that if Anderson were from overseas, he’d be a top 10 pick without question. He can rain from 18-22 feet, has a full complement of post moves, and handles the rock well for a big man.
20. CHARLOTTE: Alexis Ajinca, PF/C - Ajinca is the first guy to come out of the stands to shake Stern’s hand. On some YouTube clips, Ajinca looks like skin and bones blocking the shots of Frenchmen who are about a foot shorter than he. If he’s going to make any sort of impact this year, he needs to add about 25 pounds. He did say that he’s gained just that much over the last year, and hopes to do the same during his first year in the League.
19. CLEVELAND: J.J. Hickson, PF/C - We heard that Cleveland loved him, so this is kind of expected even if it seems a little high. He’s athletic and incredibly tough, but we don’t know whether he has enough game to hold onto the zip-line passes from King James.
* Hickson could step in nicely for Joe Smith once his contract expires after the ‘08-09 season.
18. WASHINGTON: JaVale McGee, C - The Brandon Haywood era is something that the Wizards have been trying to rid themselves of for a while. McGee has all the physical tools to make that happen, but he hasn’t really put it together despite playing in the mid-majority WAC.
17. TORONTO (choosing for INDIANA): Roy Hibbert, C - The J.O. trade doesn’t become official until July 9th, so the Raptors were picking for the Pacers here. Hibbert makes sense in Indiana, as the only real big man left on their roster without O’Neal is Jeff Foster. But this is a pretty serious change of pace - when O’Neal was healthy, he’s athletic and dynamic. Hibbert, not so much.
16. PHILADELPHIA: Marreese Speights, PF - He’s got the tools to be a great offensive player. While Joe Alexander wowed everybody in his workouts, Speights wasn’t far behind in his individual evals. He has a “beautiful” hook shot and an “even prettier” turn-around jumper. However, Speights’ level of intensity during the three-on-three workouts was abysmal at times, which reflected a general criticism of his tendency to take some plays off, or even entire games off.
15. PHOENIX: Robin Lopez, C - With Terry Porter coming in as the coach, we aren’t sure how the Suns are going to play. And this pick doesn’t do much to clarify that. Consensus on the Shaq trade was that the Suns needed someone to body up Tim Duncan. Is this their way to get six more fouls on the Big Fundamental?
* Doesn’t Phoenix still need a small forward desperately? Sure there are still questions about exactly what Donte Greene brings to the table, but he seems like a much better fit. He can shoot from deep in transition and has great size for a three.
14. GOLDEN STATE: Anthony Randolph, SF - A good shot-blocker who has all the tools to be a great 1-on-1 defender, and Lord knows the Warriors need defense. Randolph is an athletic guy who fits into Nellie-ball because he can play multiple positions, however he isn’t the shooter you usually see GS go with.
13. PORTLAND: Brandon Rush, SG/SF - In need of a shooter because Martell Webster hasn’t worked out as planned, the selection of Rush gives the Blazers even more versatility in the backcourt, allowing Brandon Roy to play the point at times. Also, don’t forget Rudy Fernandez is on the way.
* We don’t know who they’re going to start in the backcourt, but a trio of Roy, Fernandez and Rush complements the LaMarcus Aldridge/Greg Oden frontcourt. If Fernandez can play any point, this team is going to be official.
12. SACRAMENTO: Jason Thompson, PF - This is where Anthony Randolph was supposed to go. Clearly the Kings agree with what we said the other day: that “it should be Thompson, not Randolph who is hanging around the back of the lottery.”
* For those of you who don’t know much about Thompson, he’s a 6-11 PF originally from Camden, N.J. who went for 20/10 for two straight years at Rider University. The most exciting thing about him is not only that he’s still getting better by all accounts, but that he’s a great guy who works his tail off.
11. INDIANA: Jerryd Bayless, PG/SG - For a team that just nabbed T.J. Ford in a deal for Jermaine O’Neal, the Pacers simply could not pass up a talent like Bayless at No. 11. He’ll offer the starkest contrast to Jamaal Tinsley in just about every way possible - he’s uptempo all the time and a consummate professional.
10. NEW JERSEY: Brook Lopez, C - How does Vince Carter feel about this pick? For a team that is completely devoid of low-post scoring, Lopez is the best option on the board at this juncture. He’s over 7-feet and demonstrated some touch around the basket. But could he end up as the Nets’ latest attempt at a low-block standout who struggles on offense at the next level(Sean Williams, Boone)?
9. CHARLOTTE: D.J. Augustin, PG - No one saw this coming. Everyone thought that the Bobcats were going to go with someone to complement Emeka Okafor on the front lines. In fact, the camera panned right to a seemingly teary-eyed Brook Lopez right after the selection. Augustin’s good, but we think the recent emphasis on point guard play (thanks, CP3) bumped him up a few spots.
8. MILWAUKEE: Joe Alexander, SF - The Bucks just cleared up their ‘tweener forward logjam with the Jefferson/Yi trade, and now they bring in another small forward? Joe Deliverance has all the athleticism in the world and seems like the one guy who would actually like living in Milwaukee.
* If the Bucks believe in Alexander as a three of the future, would they consider moving RJ, a proven stud who has a ton of value to many teams (Lakers, Suns, Portland), for some more picks and some talent at other pressing positions like power forward.
7. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS: Eric Gordon, SG - The Clippers were willing to trade up three spots to take him, so they’ve got to be elated that they got their guy without having to give anything up. Gordon envisions himself more as a point guard than a shooting guard, which the Clips must believe in, but don’t sleep on him as a shooter. He’s much taller than some services have him listed - he’s been labeled 6-2, but after seeing him around for the last couple of days, he’s at least 6-4. He’s closer to Beasley’s height than anyone would have thought two weeks ago.
* Is Gordon enough to lure Elton Brand back to the Clippers? He said that he didn’t want to discuss any contract negotiations with the team until the draft was over.
6. NEW YORK: Danilo Gallinari, SF/PF - Goodness gracious, the boos are deafening. Gallinari legitimately can’t have a conversation with Stephen A. because the Knicks fans are so intent on booing. But when he’s busting his ass on a nightly basis, playing tough Knicks-style ball, the fans will make up for their actions tonight.
* Gallinari provides D’Antoni with a versatile piece, who might already be the best shooter on their roster.
5. MEMPHIS: Kevin Love, PF - As Kevin Love hugged three-quarters of the green room, David Stern stood, mean-mugging as he waited to finally shake the young Wes Unseld’s hand.
* Sitting with Stephen A., Love looks absolutely elated to be picked by the Grizzlies. When is the last time that someone looked so happy to go to Memphis? The front court of Darko and Kwame needed to be addressed even if Love isn’t the fifth best player on many people’s boards.
4. SEATTLE : Russell Westbrook, PG/SG - Kevin Durant, who is sitting in the second row behind the green room, just stood up and applauded when Stern announced that his Sonics grabbed Westbrook a couple of picks higher than most thought. Dime’s Seattle contingent is quite satisfied (and relieved that it wasn’t a Lopez) with the Sonics’ selection.
* Westbrook is a much better passer than people think. Everyone knows that he’s a stupid athlete who can lock up anyone - he was the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year. But during the time that he started at point in Darren Collison’s stead at UCLA, Westbrook was leading the Pac-10 in assists. A Westbrook, Durant, Green 1-2-3 punch sounds pretty nice.
3. MINNESOTA: O.J. Mayo, PG/SG - The Knicks fans are pissed. We’d heard a couple strong O.J. chants twenty minutes before the draft started. Maybe if Brook Lopez had never done an individual workout and remained a mystery, we could have seen him come off the board here. But instead, the Wolves went with the player they believed was the best available - even if he plays the same position as one of their young talents - Randy Foye.
* O.J. is NBA ready as a playmaker, able to create shots for himself off the dribble and without the ball. He and Al Jefferson are two strong pieces as the cornerstones for Minny’s future.
2. MIAMI: Michael Beasley, PF - Was it a hoax the whole time? The media was buzzing all afternoon with news that the Heat were doing everything in their power to move out of this spot. There’s still a chance that Beasley could be wearing another cap by the time the night is over, but for now Miami fans should be ecstatic. A starting lineup Jason Williams, Dwyane Wade, Shawn Marion, Michael Beasley, and Mark Blount (with Udonis Haslem coming off the bench) is one player away from tops in the East.
* Pat Riley said that he wanted to make an astronomical leap like what Danny Ainge and the Celts pulled last year. They don’t need to be wheeling and dealing to make that happen.
1. CHICAGO: Derrick Rose, PG - John Paxson needed to find a way to get easy buckets for a team that pulls from too far out, too often. Rose will be able to get easy buckets for himself with his freakish athleticism, and most importantly, will help to maximize the productivity (and easy scores) for those around him.
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June 26th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
LD says:
glad to see riles didnt screw up the #2 pick
June 26th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
B-Eazy reminds me of the Fresh Price of Bel Air Will Smith
Anybody else see that?
June 26th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
Dime, itll take more than Beasley to take miami from worst to first in the East. hes a rook for god sakes. a damn good rook, granted, but c’mon now, dont get sloppy
June 26th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
knoc says:
theres still time for the heat to screw themselves over
June 26th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
LD says:
Westbrook at #4?!?! WOW! I’m a Bruin fan, and I gotta say I never thought he would go that high…
June 26th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
@LD
The sonics filled a void with a damn good player.
June 26th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
Knicks effed up ANOTHER draft pick. bummer. =/
June 26th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
miamiVIS3 says:
I got my Beasley I just hope Riley doesn’t give him away.
June 26th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Blue says:
miami…
i think beasley is safe, but i still can’t be too sure.
June 26th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
LD says:
With all the rumors swirling, I’m surprised we havent seen a trade yet…
June 26th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
BxBaller says:
Fire D’Antoni Immmediately. I still can’t believe they passed over Avery Johnson for him. They passed on both Bayless & Augustin for that Italian fuckboy. Walsh was pressured into making that pick by the mafia, I’m calling it right now.
June 26th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
LD says:
Wow, I thought Ray Ray was secure in charlotte.
MJ likes DJ?
June 26th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
craig says:
jordan isnt going to leave a great legacy draft nite wise…
passed up a chance to backcourt richardson with bayless, or relieve okafor with lopez…
for augustin…
June 26th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Ding Dong We Got Danilo Gallinari? says:
Dayam
June 26th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
jordan doesnt want to win says:
@ craig
totally fuckin agree
June 26th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
MoxWestCoastRep says:
So indiana has Bayless, TJ, and Tins… Getting a little crowded. Look for Indy to shop Tins.
Like the pick tho…
Feel bad for my man K-Love being exiled to Memphis.
June 26th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
LD says:
Pac 10 Ballin! 5 for 11…
June 26th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
watch out for that Mike Redd to Cleveland trade any minute now… hahaha
June 26th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
MoxWestCoastRep says:
leave it SucTo to make a bonehead pick. Rediculous.
June 26th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
D.H. says:
It sounds as if a number of media outlets still wont/cant confirm that the Ford-O’Neal Trade has gone through. Anyone know differently?
June 26th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
hey dime, fix your new jersey analysis, it does make any sense at all (the last sentence)
June 26th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Homeless J says:
I’m happy with Rush. The blazers need a strong perimeter defender and a reliable three-point shooter.
I was really hoping bayless would drop down but I wouldnt mind if they hung onto Rush.
June 26th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
MoxWestCoastRep says:
Did anyone hear Screamin A ask Brandon Rush if he’s excited to play w Brandon Rush???
ahahahahahahahaha
June 26th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
fallinup says:
No deals?
June 26th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
kobeef says:
- Wesbrook was the right pick for Seattle - it took guts to make the pick but they did well.
- Really surpised to see B.Lopez fall to NJ but it is a great player for them. They really need a good Center.
- The Augustin trade solifies MJ’s legacy as the worst draft manager ever. I have no idea how DJ fits with the Bobcats. They really needed a C to pair with Okafor
June 26th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
kobeef says:
Rush and Roy in the backcourt could be a really nice look for Portland
the sixers are going to luck out and get to pick from some nice big man prospects - Speights -Jordan
June 26th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Bone says:
The O’Neal trade cannot be official until July 9th I beleive is what I read for some reason - I think Ford is a base-year player until then.
ESPN.com is report Bayless and Ike Diogu to Portland for Rush and Jarrett Jack.
Blazers could start Bayless, Roy, Outlaw, Aldridge, and Oden. Wow.
June 26th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Homeless J says:
I would so gladly give up jack and rush for bayless and ike. jack is solid but he gets beasted on the regular to the point where a shell-of-his-former-self Steve Blake got more starts this year.
June 26th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
E-ROC says:
Why in the world would the Pacers do that trade? Aren’t they rebuilding? Jerryd Bayless fits perfectly in their system. They are downgrading with this trade, IMO, even though Jarrett Jack can ball.
June 26th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Austin Burton says:
OK Roy Hibbert staying in the Top 20!
June 26th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
cavs suck
June 26th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
kobeef says:
JJ Hickson?
6′8 PF?
This is not the guy who is keeping Lebron in Cleveland. I would have taken a chance on someone like Deandre Jordan
June 26th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Bone says:
The Cavs need shooting. Why no love for Dontae Green? I know he can’t do much else, but he can shoot at least!
June 26th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
Cavs weren’t going to find somebody at 19 that would for sure keep lebron there. dont get sloppy, fools! I dont like the pick, but dont make ignorant statements.
June 26th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
E-ROC says:
Doesn’t Darrell Arthur have small fractures in one of his legs? Maybe that’s the reason he’s falling.
June 26th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
he has a kidney issue he refused tests on
thats why hes falling
June 26th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
E-ROC says:
Oh ok. Thanx.
June 26th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
GEE...With that freestyle ya bound to get dropped says:
MAN WHAT THE CRAP! WE HAD A CHANCE TO GET CHRIS DOUGLAS ROBERTS OR CHALMERS OR EVEN AURTHUR, CRAP! MAN THATS SOME IS THIS NICOLAS BATUM SCORED 12 POINTS COMPARED TO CDR’S 18.
HOUSTONS GM IS SO DUMB. OH WELL MAYBE HE WILL TURN OUT. NOW TIME FOR A BIG MAN I GUESS. I AM SO DISSAPPOINTED RIGHT NOW. HELL SHANE FOSTER MIGHT HAVE BEEN BETTER THAN THIS DUDE.
June 26th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
GEE...With that freestyle ya bound to get dropped says:
even the dude the spurs picked averaged 20. Houston needs a pg. while alston did well he to inconsistent and he aint the answer. we should have went pg that can score and create his own shot and go center with 2nd round. wack pick for houston
June 26th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
THE DUDE THE SPURS PICKED PLAYED FOR A NOBODY TEAM!! wtfff dude! THINK
June 26th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
hahah sucks for arthur. his latest blood tests showed up negative, but the doctor never called the NBA… that douchebag just costed darrell millions haha
June 26th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Bone says:
Rodney Stuckey played for a nobody team in college and he turned out alright didn’t he? I hate the line of thinking that you have to come from a big school to be a contributor. If you can play, you can play.
June 26th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
Dime, your srrsly getting really sloppy. New Orleans surrogate picked arthur for Portland. They traded the pick for 3 mil, and just needed to wait for the trade to pass approval.
June 26th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
all im saying is, Ira Newble could ball it up against that kind of competition in college. So could Kwame. ok, maybeee thats a stretch
June 26th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
miamiVIS3 says:
The way it’s looking Bron42 mightve been right the other day when he said the Heat could get Hardin at 52
June 26th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
d says:
how in the hell has CDR not been picked up? Ridiculous. I hope he goes on a silent, Arenas like mission to terrorize every team from pick 20 on down.
June 26th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
d says:
*up, pick 20 on up…..
June 26th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
E-ROC says:
CDR has to be pissed right now.
June 26th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
kobeef says:
dorsey went before cdr….insane
June 26th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
BxBaller says:
CDR to NJ @ 40, I’m calling it.
June 26th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
GEE...With that freestyle ya bound to get dropped says:
I agree i hope CDR makes teams hate they didnt get him. also the spurs know how to pick thats been proving so averaging 20 on a sorry team or not it must be something to dude prolly better than BATUM.
June 26th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
d says:
I mean, seriously? CDR at least proved himself in college. Batum? Koustros? a plethora of other guys? Nothing! I hate this ‘potential’ trumps what they have now. But then again, look at Parker, Ellis, Ginobili, etc……GMs are retarded
June 26th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Nathan Gugliotta says:
WTF Dime?!?! blocking my comments. pshhh =/
way to call CDR @ tho, BxBaller!
June 26th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
BxBaller says:
Hell Yeah, I called it.
June 26th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Nathan G. says:
WTF Dime?!?! blocking my comments. pshhh =/
way to call CDR @ tho, BxBaller!
June 26th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
GEE...With that freestyle ya bound to get dropped says:
real nice call BX lol
June 26th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
njnets says:
NETS are destroying this draft!
June 26th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
miamiVIS3 says:
Right now I’m hoping for Hardin or to reeunit B-Easy & Bill Walker
June 26th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
FK says:
Raptors get only one pick in the draft at 41 via the Pacers, and not only do the ESPN douche bags not show the pick, they dont even reference it.
Brutal
June 26th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
miamiVIS3 says:
….”reunite” B-easy
June 26th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
miamiVIS3 says:
Damn you sonics
June 26th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
DJ Go Go Gomez says:
It’s starting to look like Portland makes trades just to make trades. They keep getting younger and younger. You need Vet’s to win. When are they going to start trading their youngsters for more established player?
June 26th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
miamiVIS3 says:
ESPN reports the T’Wolves traded Mario Chalmers to the heat for cash & 2 second rounders. Nice deal for my Heat.
June 26th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Blue says:
the heat did good miami! all we need is a center…unless they wanna go real small.
June 26th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
GEE...With that freestyle ya bound to get dropped says:
Houston just totally waisted that pick they might as well packaged that pick with a player to trade. CRAP. just bull on the houstons gm part.
lol at sashas kaun name and greg foster with the fisher price keyboard my wife said he was prolly singing to a beat already programmed on there lol.
houston should have took CDR at first pick and hasheem thabeet or some other servicable center with 2nd pick
imma have to rethink all the overseas cats in the league its a whole bunch Dang
June 26th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
BxBaller says:
Bill Walker to Bos for cash.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Jeffrey says:
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HOUSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 27th, 2008 at 12:07 am
COME ON!!!!! says:
WAY TO DO NOTHING DENVER!!!!
June 27th, 2008 at 12:12 am
GEE...With that freestyle ya bound to get dropped says:
league gone start lookin like college with all the youngins. they should go to college grow and mature some lol.
anyway ok draft not spectacular. to many overseas cats that american fans dont know.
and Houston sucked it up.
i think new jersey prolly did best. charlotte most confusin picks.
glad darrell got picked. hope he and CDR do great.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:15 am
djKianoosh says:
Portland and Seattle are having back to back good drafts. Look forward to seeing them fight for playoff spots this year, for sure…
can someone explain to me what the sixers did? i can live with it even if they didn’t do anything “sexy” as long as the guy they picked up can contribute. does he get on the floor w/thaddeus and iggy?
June 27th, 2008 at 12:16 am
jamesinva says:
you guys need to update
June 27th, 2008 at 1:49 am
hoopsguru says:
wow, celts got a stud with Bill Walker
June 27th, 2008 at 2:13 am
nathan g. says:
ha yeah the celts did good w/ walker… he’ll be a stud. I liked portlands draft too, that dorsey pick was real resourceful. they’re playing it like baseball and stockpiling young talent to bring up in a farm-system type environment.
its too bad for rose and beasley that greg oxen has ROY all but locked up. I heard he’s bulked up like crazy and just murders dogs in the post. add that to to the crazy atheticism and Russell-esque defense that made him the top pick last year, and you have yourself a solid, all-star center. I hope it works out for the kid, he deserves it. you can tell he has a KG-esque love n respect for the game.
June 27th, 2008 at 2:15 am
nathan g. says:
* greg oDen
June 27th, 2008 at 6:23 am
YOUNGFED says:
Yeah Dime try updating. The Piston traded White for 2 2nd round picks.
June 27th, 2008 at 6:25 am
blah says:
Mayo will be the best player from this draft.
June 27th, 2008 at 6:51 am
avid dave says:
interesting commment, nathan. i am wondering, will oden be eligible for Rookie of the Year or not? -since he didn’t play a single game last year.
June 27th, 2008 at 8:32 am
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June 27th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Knicksinsix says:
Don’t know why the Knick fans were booing. Galinari sounds like Chris Mullin to me - Good shooter, can put ball on the floor, passes, not athletic, tough, high basketball IQ. Maybe Mike D. will implement RUN-DMC with Danilo, Marbury & Crawford. We can still try to move Z-Bo or Curry to get a shot-blocker (maybe free agent pool). David Lee could have screwed himself out of serious money. If the Knicks aren’t going to committ to him financially long term (evident by proposed trade) he should have went to Memphis and had his agent negotiate a big bucks extension striking while the iron is hot. Say he gets exposed under Mike D.’s system. Also, DG probably has the least amount of pressure on him of the top ten picks (certainly the top six).
June 27th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Kudabeen says:
@ Dime Mag (respectfully of course)
With reference to the Westbrook description: “stupid athlete” I know the intention, but those two words together have a deeper negative connotation and we probably want to stay away from unless we are describing (Ryan Leaf, JR Smith, Sprewell, PacMan Jones - guys who do more to destroy their opportunities, than they do to be more productive)
Just my two cent…
July 1st, 2008 at 6:40 am
daniel says:
Nathan post 2, its funny you say that. As I was watching the draft my sister asked if Beasley was Will Smith and I just laughed. They are both pretty funny i spose.