2009 NBA Draft Thread

[SpongeWorthy]

I don't get the love for Blair.

After winning all those titles with no scoring in the front court, we Bulls fans have concluded skilled big men are for the birds.

 

This must be true because you never see Bulls fans talking about trading for the Amare Stoudemire's or Chris Bosh's of the world.

 

As for Blair, he rebounds. The Bulls are one of the very worst defensive rebounding teams in the league and rebounding translates better than just about any other skill set from college to the pros. He'll be a solid, unspectacular player for a long time. I don't think anyone is claiming he's a franchise player or is expecting one to be there at #16.

[RynoRules]

This is interesting:

 

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59285/20090520/forman_to_be_named_chicagos_gm/

 

Also, RealGM says Clips may be looking to offer us Randolph, Kaman or Camby for Hinrich. Think we could also have Eric Gordon to replace the other Gordon? :wink:

[illiniguy]

This is interesting:

 

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59285/20090520/forman_to_be_named_chicagos_gm/

 

Also, RealGM says Clips may be looking to offer us Randolph, Kaman or Camby for Hinrich. Think we could also have Eric Gordon to replace the other Gordon? :wink:

They add Eric Gordon and I am done with them.

[RynoRules]

This is interesting:

 

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59285/20090520/forman_to_be_named_chicagos_gm/

 

Also, RealGM says Clips may be looking to offer us Randolph, Kaman or Camby for Hinrich. Think we could also have Eric Gordon to replace the other Gordon? :wink:

They add Eric Gordon and I am done with them.

 

Why? He's basically Ben from 4 years ago:

 

Gordon's rookie stat line

 

Don't get me wrong - I'd prefer to replace Ben Gordon with Chris Bosh and start Salmons at SG, but I don't know how realistic that is.

[Exile on Waveland]

Eric Gordon to the Bulls would be absolutely hilarious. I would love for it to happen; it would be a much better situation for him than the Clippers. It's not going to happen, of course.

 

I really want the Pacers to take Blair. I think the point guards that would be left are all rather fungible (though I do have my preferences, not sure any are worth No. 13, even in this draft).

[illiniguy]

This is interesting:

 

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59285/20090520/forman_to_be_named_chicagos_gm/

 

Also, RealGM says Clips may be looking to offer us Randolph, Kaman or Camby for Hinrich. Think we could also have Eric Gordon to replace the other Gordon? :wink:

They add Eric Gordon and I am done with them.

 

Why? He's basically Ben from 4 years ago:

 

Gordon's rookie stat line

 

Don't get me wrong - I'd prefer to replace Ben Gordon with Chris Bosh and start Salmons at SG, but I don't know how realistic that is.

I can't stand him. No basketball reason really.

[Outshined_One]

No basketball reason really.

 

Vinny Del Negro is texting him as we speak.

[wolf stansson]

I don't get the love for Blair.

After winning all those titles with no scoring in the front court, we Bulls fans have concluded skilled big men are for the birds.

 

This must be true because you never see Bulls fans talking about trading for the Amare Stoudemire's or Chris Bosh's of the world.

 

As for Blair, he rebounds. The Bulls are one of the very worst defensive rebounding teams in the league and rebounding translates better than just about any other skill set from college to the pros. He'll be a solid, unspectacular player for a long time. I don't think anyone is claiming he's a franchise player or is expecting one to be there at #16.

I want them to trade the pick for LeBron.

[Flames24Rulz]

This is interesting:

 

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59285/20090520/forman_to_be_named_chicagos_gm/

 

Also, RealGM says Clips may be looking to offer us Randolph, Kaman or Camby for Hinrich. Think we could also have Eric Gordon to replace the other Gordon? :wink:

They add Eric Gordon and I am done with them.

 

Why? He's basically Ben from 4 years ago:

 

Gordon's rookie stat line

 

Don't get me wrong - I'd prefer to replace Ben Gordon with Chris Bosh and start Salmons at SG, but I don't know how realistic that is.

I can't stand him. No basketball reason really.

 

I don't get why a lot of Illinois fans still can't stand him. Thanks to him, he hurt Indiana's program much more than he could have helped the Illini for one year.

[rawaction]

This is interesting:

 

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59285/20090520/forman_to_be_named_chicagos_gm/

 

Also, RealGM says Clips may be looking to offer us Randolph, Kaman or Camby for Hinrich. Think we could also have Eric Gordon to replace the other Gordon? :wink:

They add Eric Gordon and I am done with them.

 

Why? He's basically Ben from 4 years ago:

 

Gordon's rookie stat line

 

Don't get me wrong - I'd prefer to replace Ben Gordon with Chris Bosh and start Salmons at SG, but I don't know how realistic that is.

I can't stand him. No basketball reason really.

 

I don't get why a lot of Illinois fans still can't stand him. Thanks to him, he hurt Indiana's program much more than he could have helped the Illini for one year.

 

Gordon's one of the only ones on the team that didn't hurt the program. It had nothing to do with him. Everyone else on the team (outside of DJ White and the walkons), but mainly Sampson hurt Indiana's program.

[illiniguy]

Oh I think he hurt you. The light was kinda shown on your programs recruiting after his fiasco. Even though an intern caught Sampson. I almost wonder how bad things would have gotten had she not reported him?

[illiniguy]

 

I don't get why a lot of Illinois fans still can't stand him. Thanks to him, he hurt Indiana's program much more than he could have helped the Illini for one year.

Well since I always kinda respected IU's program before EJ and Kelvin i guess that would be reason to hate him. Plus he's a creep, he handled the situation all wrong and I just don't like him or his family. After the Bulls have done nothing but draft Dukies and Jayhawks, this would probably be the final straw for me jumping over to the Jazz as a full time fan.

[imb]

Clippers draft griffin

memphis takes thabeet

we take rubio and deal his rights, jeff green and phoenix's unprotected first in 2010 for blake griffin

[Andy]

Clippers draft griffin

memphis takes thabeet

we take rubio and deal his rights, jeff green and phoenix's unprotected first in 2010 for blake griffin

Hey, he's back!

 

If Memphis is dumb enough to take Thabeet over Rubio (and they absolutely are), they deserve what they get.

 

Keep dreaming on that scenario.

[Guest]

Rubio was threatening to drop out of the draft if Memphis drafted him.

[wolf stansson]

Clippers draft griffin

memphis takes thabeet

we take rubio and deal his rights, jeff green and phoenix's unprotected first in 2010 for blake griffin

http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/The_Baseline/entry/view/24550/could_rubio_slip_to_no._3,_create_chaos?

If Rubio slides to No. 3, the Thunder would take him, but then could potentially ship him to the Wizards for the No. 5 pick and Andray Blatche, according to ESPN.

[shnsajax]

Clippers draft griffin

memphis takes thabeet

we take rubio and deal his rights, jeff green and phoenix's unprotected first in 2010 for blake griffin

 

I was really hoping to see Durant and Griffin play together.

[imb]

Rubio was threatening to drop out of the draft if Memphis drafted him.

 

his agent said that, not rubio

 

his agent also said that about the bucks drafting yi, and they did anyway and he signed.

 

and memphis has long been rumored to like thabeet more than rubio and even griffin

[1908]

ESPN's Draft Machine is up

 

http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2009/features/draftmachine/

 

My pedestrian picks:

 

1. Blake Griffen

2. Hasheem Thabeet

3. Ricky Rubio

4. Jrue Holiday

5. James Harden

6. Tyreke Evans

7. Jordan Hill

8. Stephen Curry

9. DeMar DeRozan

10. Jonny Flynn

11. DeJuan Blair

12. Gerald Henderson

13. Austin Daye

14. Brandon Jennings

15. Jeff Teague

16. Tyler Hansbrough

17. Eric Maynor

18. B.J. Mullens

19. James Johnson

20. Earl Clark

21. Terrence Williams

22. Ty Lawson

23. DaJuan Summers

24. Darren Collison

25. Gani Lawal

26. Chase Budinger

27. Sam Young

28. Nick Calathes

29. Patrick Mills

30. Wayne Ellington

[Guest]

I might become an OKC fan if Chase Budinger becomes a Bull.

 

I'd love to see Jrue go top 5.

[1908]

I might become an OKC fan if Chase Budinger becomes a Bull.

He'd be a great value at 26. Probably wishful thinking on my part; wouldn't be surprised to see him go higher.

[Exile on Waveland]

Rubio was threatening to drop out of the draft if Memphis drafted him.

 

his agent said that, not rubio

 

his agent also said that about the bucks drafting yi, and they did anyway and he signed.

 

and memphis has long been rumored to like thabeet more than rubio and even griffin

 

Memphis is likely to take Thabeet. They want size and specifically size as a defensive presence. At point guard, they have Mike Conley who performed quite well down the stretch (likely exceeding my rather low expectations for him coming into the league). O.J. Mayo also could prospectively move to point guard. Their need for Rubio is not great, as he would be replacing one or two competent players (yes Marc Gasol is competent, but not a defensive presence). If Thabeet could provide defense and rebounding, he could offer greater improvements. The pick would make some sense, especially seeing as there are concerns about Rubio's transition, specifically defensively.

[imb]

didn't chase jump 38.5 at the combine? he would instantly be the best american born white player in the NBA

 

also, i really wish tyreke evans didn't look like an idiot when he shoots a jumper. he'd be the second best prospect in the draft.

[wolf stansson]

didn't chase jump 38.5 at the combine? he would instantly be the best american born white player in the NBA

Tim Duncan.

 

But seriously, David Lee maybe?

[imb]

didn't chase jump 38.5 at the combine? he would instantly be the best american born white player in the NBA

Tim Duncan.

 

But seriously, David Lee maybe?

 

oh david lee, nice.

 

i was having this convo with some friends on facebook the other day, and we couldn't think of one not-shitty american white player in the nba. don't know how i forgot about david lee.