Bulls get the #1 pick! 2008 NBA Draft Discussion

[hawkeyecub]

Has there been a pick the ESPN guys haven't liked yet? Seriously, these guys are just sucking up to everyone and aren't questioning any of the picks or philosophies.

 

I just flipped on Gottlieb and Lavin on ESPN Radio. They know these guys better than Van Gundy/Jackson and are being more frank.

[illiniguy]

Has there been a pick the ESPN guys haven't liked yet? Seriously, these guys are just sucking up to everyone and aren't questioning any of the picks or philosophies.

thats cause jackosn and van gundy don't want to blow any job shots.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

How far does Lopez fall? The Nets just drafted Yi, so he might not go there. The Pacers make a lot of sense, especially after the O'Neal deal. After that, the Kings all but said they were taking Randolph, right? And Lopez isn't a great fit in Portland either.

 

Bucks drafted Yi.

 

Ack, meant traded for.

 

There's the answer though, great value for NJ.

[hawkeyecub]

How far does Lopez fall? The Nets just drafted Yi, so he might not go there. The Pacers make a lot of sense, especially after the O'Neal deal. After that, the Kings all but said they were taking Randolph, right? And Lopez isn't a great fit in Portland either.

 

Kiki loves the Lopez twins.

[Outshined_One]

Awwwwwwwwwwww, his mom is so proud of him and loves him so much.

 

That's sweet!

 

No, I'm not being sarcastic.

[Derwood]

I'm counting on you guys to update me on this thing now. We have marjo-league thunderstorms rolling through and I lost my sattelite signal

[chuckywang]

How far does Lopez fall? The Nets just drafted Yi, so he might not go there. The Pacers make a lot of sense, especially after the O'Neal deal. After that, the Kings all but said they were taking Randolph, right? And Lopez isn't a great fit in Portland either.

 

Bucks drafted Yi.

 

Ack, meant traded for.

 

There's the answer though, great value for NJ.

 

Oh wow, I didn't even see that.

[hawkeyecub]

Yep Stu, no one would have noticed if Robin went up instead of Brook.

[Outshined_One]

Robin looks and sounds stoned.

[illiniguy]

Robin looks and sounds stoned.

god they sound [expletive].

[splintersag]

The Sonics just traded their #4 to the Clippers for the #7 and a protected pick next year. Reports are the Clips are gonna take Westbrook and the Sonics are looking to take Lopez at 7.

 

Looks like Bayless might drop to 11.

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Congrats, Pacer fans.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Was someone holding onto Brook's tongue during that interview?

[Derwood]

how can nba.com's draft page be 2 picks behind? that's shameful

[JimSorgi]

The Sonics just traded their #4 to the Clippers for the #7 and a protected pick next year. Reports are the Clips are gonna take Westbrook and the Sonics are looking to take Lopez at 7.

 

Looks like Bayless might drop to 11.

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Congrats, Pacer fans.

This is so great!

[Outshined_One]

Robin looks and sounds stoned.

god they sound [expletive].

 

If you put Brook Lopez's voice and Joe Alexander's voice together, you'd get Brian Urlacher.

[hawkeyecub]

That works out really well for Indiana. Insurance in case Ford goes down and if not, Bayless doesn't have to be the full-time point.

 

Now who will take Tinsley?

[JoshiQ]

Is that fan's grade based off of a poll on ESPN or something?

[hawkeyecub]

Disappointed with the lack of trades. Hibbert to the Kings?

[Derwood]

Is that fan's grade based off of a poll on ESPN or something?

 

yes. they gave the Knick's pick an F

[hawkeyecub]

Holy S, I would have taken Hibbert or Robin over Thompson.

[JoshiQ]

Is that fan's grade based off of a poll on ESPN or something?

 

yes. they gave the Knick's pick an F

 

Has anything else even gotten a low grade? I'm taking it they just give A's if the name of the player sounds familiar.

[tfarks]

That works out really well for Indiana. Insurance in case Ford goes down and if not, Bayless doesn't have to be the full-time point.

 

Now who will take Tinsley?

 

Thanks for the congrats splinter...I'm as happy as I can be about the draft right now. Bayless is a very good combo guard...He can be subbed in at the point because Ford can probably only play 30 minutes a game to avoid injury, and can play the 2 with Daniels and Dunleavy. I'm hoping Speights falls to 17, but won't mind someone like Hibbert - whom Bird seems to like.

 

Now who will take Tinsley I have no idea, I just look forward to his exit.

[Soul]

I'm not expert enough in basketball to really judge each pick technically, but I find it hard to believe every one of these picks are 100% awesome like ESPN is making it out to be. Half of these guys are going to flat out fail, and a portion of the rest won't live up to their draft position -- history pretty much writes that one in stone. Someone's not making the best decisions here, I'd sure like to know who but ESPN thinks it's better just to kiss everyone's ass.

[tfarks]

R. Lopez, Jordan, Speights, Koufos, Randolph, Hibbert are all still on the board. The Pacers look to have a great chance at getting one of the bigs they need.

[Derwood]

any speculation on the Bulls' 2nd round pick?