Open Thread 1: The NBA Draft
by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
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PrintThis is the first of two open threads for tonight's NBA Draft. Feel free to comment here about anything you see.
When I get a chance, I'll flush out much more why I'm really mad that Orlando got Vince Carter and we didn't. My justifications were pretty weak earlier because I was in a meeting and my attention was divided.
Either way, comment away! Happy draft night!
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News Conference Now
http://www.nba.com/wizards/multimedia/millerfoye_090625.html
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions
Watching...
Some good things are being said… but I didn’t expect anyone to say anything detrimental or “out there”.
I proposed a trade for Vince Carter last year
and was roundly dismissed for it….
http://www.bulletsforever.com/2008/7/3/564639/trade-proposal-vince-carte
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I still like our trade over trying to get Carter
he just wouldn’t mesh well IMO
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I thought
and still think that Carter would have been a good back court mate for Gilbert Arenas – and he still has some gas in the tank.
Plus the fact that he and Jamison are brothers-in-law, and ex-Tar Heels, in addition to being close friends would mean Carter could be comfortable in D.C. right off the bat.
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Just read Kelly Dwyer's take on the Carter trade
The article says they may let Hedo walk and just plug Pietrius in. It also says they’re willing to go over the tax threshold, so they may sign Gortat too. Orlando is STACKED.
I'm skeptical
But, they are definitely better than we are.
O well, I don’t think that we expected the #5 pick to turn us into the champs over night. We will have to wait for the games to be played …. or for Ernie to land Camby with our spare assets (still hoping for this one)
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea ... not a bad call
But I like the spot up shooting of Miller.
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I agree with you
Especially when you consider what he was dealt for.
I’m actually really angry about this, so angry that I probably shouldn’t think about it any more. It’ll just piss people off.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Did Ernie even inquire?
It wouldnt have saved us money. You know that’s why he didn’t even try.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
That’s not like you Prada.
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Randy Foye is not worried about his "numbers"
Good to know … I guess.
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He was just echoing Miller I felt like
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It's over now....
A Big MEH
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Both guys seem like it ... but I didn't catch the entire thing.
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I thought Foye really played off of Miller the whole time...
but I like what Miller is saying… that there will be nights he might not score as well, but will be looking to help the team in other areas (rebounding, assists, etc.). It’s a breath of fresh air to hear that coming from a Wizards player and have the experience to back up the talk.
Good ... not let's hope he plays off his teammates on the court.
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I thought only 2 things were noteworthy - both were comments from Flip
1) Flip opens up by saying (paraphrasing) that “we must have done something right because Cleveland and Orlando both made trades of their own after we did ours.” My Subtext: “how the F did Orlando get Carter while we gave up the 5th pick and just got these guys?”
2) Flip acknowledges the fact that we have only 4 bigs and mutters something about picking someone up later on. My take: Obviously he can’t tell Ernie what to do, but he’s telling Ernie what he better do.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
#2 Ernie knows that ... don't worry.
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Yeah I know he does
I think I was just happy to hear the Wiz braintrust acknowledge it.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Those prostitutes
probably saved us $10mil. Blatche was a highly touted prospect at that point and the incident occurred RIGHT BEFORE he signed his contract – they are the reason we have him so cheaply.
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
On point #2...
Let’s hope the Wizards address this by the end of the night. No cash considerations please!
If you're Taylor Griffin...
why don’t you just shave your head?
Blazers traded the 38th pick and Sergio Rodriguez to Sacramento for the 31st pick.
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no link yet, but this is from Henry Abbott
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Probably don't like Sergio & ..
They have too many picks too sign. Their trades seem geared toward consolidating picks they can’t use to get slightly better ones -
Seems like a home run trade for Sacramento though – Sergio could potentially start for them (though their rookie probably will).
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Sergio's not very good though
Plus, it clears minutes for Bayless. Makes sense for both teams.
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Did I hear that right...
Jonny Flynn has a 40-inch vert?
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Yup
The more I hear about this guy, the more I think he can blow up to superstar status.
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by Evander holyfield on Jun 25, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
check his dunk on Rutgers last season… youtube it.
by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
If rubio falls to #5
I’ll stop watching wizards basketball.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
He won't ...
So what will u do if he doesn’t?
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Griffin
I’m another long-time first-time.
Seeing Griffin interviewed by Lisa Salters was like seeing an ex-girlfriend on the street. You think you’re over her and then BAM! the old lottery night anger and heartbreak comes right back.
to think
If we had only lost the coin flip in April, we’d have him.
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Wizards Curse
had that happened – Griffin would have blown out both knees in a pre-draft workout…
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So how do you explain
that Wes Unseld lasted so long as Wizards Coach and GM?
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Abe's "loyalty" or friendly nepotism.
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Right
That’s still better than going to the Clips
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Vitale's talking
3 years ago he was saying that Foye was going to be the rookie of the year.
You mean to tell me...
that we just got a former rookie of the year in our most recent trade? AWESOME!
I'm back from work
Long story, metro sucks.
I’m also really pissed that Orlando got Vince Carter for that package and we couldn’t. But I’ll expand on that more in the post-draft write-up when I calm down.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Orlando just went to the NBA Finals... the Wizards...
barely won 19 games. If Vince had any say in the trade… that had to kill any trade to the Wizards.
But he didn't
Nobody ever does anymore.
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plus
he grew up and still lives in Florida
by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It matters naught
Kobe Bryant has the only no-trade clause in the league. Also, Vince wouldn’t want to reunite with his buddy Antawn?
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
But it doesn't matter
Because he can’t veto a trade. It’s a pointless question anyway.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I'll echo everyone on here
In flipping out if Rubio slips to 5.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I'm turning it off
I would be so so so so mad.
I honestly think losing Lee and Alston hurts the Magic. I mean, obviously VCs an upgrade, but they did take a step back elsewhere I think.
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Alston wasn't going to play much because Nelson was coming back
He’s pointless. They got him when Nelson got hurt and flipped him at the right time. Lee was going to lose minutes to Carter anyway. And they still have Redick, who can play a bit, and Pietrus.
It’s such a good deal for Orlando, IMO. They can go over the tax to keep Hedo or Gortat, but they were going to do that anyway. And, as KD said, if they lose Hedo, plug in Pietrus, have Carter run the s&r (he’s a very good passer, plus Nelson is back) and don’t miss a beat.
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I don't remember Stern going this much in detail before
You’d think the country was in a recession or something.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I think he's very well spoken, actually
I just find it funny.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Hez just needin to well-speak lezz
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
"I know the players can't wait to join the NBA family"
So hurry up.
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BLAKE GRIFFIN?
Big Surprise – Blake Griffin is the 1st pick
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Who is that guy?
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Guess he's making a statement of some kind
I’m waiting for the purple-striped suit to show up sometime.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Is it just me
Or does that not match? What does it say about me that I notice that?
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Rubio #2, but he'll be traded later in the draft.
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Thabeet
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Guess #2
They’ll regret soon
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Would Gortat take our MLE?
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You'd have to think
that Ernie Grunfeld – after hearing Shaq to Cleveland (and they’re not done yet) – and Carter to Orlando – that he probably thinks he needs to do more.
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Yea, if all options are on the table, we MUST use the MLE
preferred?
Zaza or Gortat?
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Gortat
Has a great skill set. He’s a little lacking in the offensive side of the ball, but I wouldn’t mind seeing him as a Wizard at all.
It's a tough call
I like ’em both.
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Gortat
Proven banger. Good rebounder. Excellent defender.
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I'll still mention nose-to-nose with KG
I’ll always be a fan cause of that
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I don't
I think he is really annoying and a blow hard.
At least he is fun to hate though.
I’m also a Craig Sager man – he doesn’t take himself seriously like Stephen A does.
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't actually miss Stephen A
I was just kidding. Should have been more obvious.
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And
and more to regret in the future
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I've never been a fan of Thabeet
He’s soft. He can alter some shots though.
So do they play him next to Gasol or behind him?
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by Evander holyfield on Jun 25, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Taking awhile - was there a trade?
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
Mark Jackson says the Grizzlies need talent
No, actually, they need crappy players.
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So much for a Minnesota trade, I guess
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Yeah, probably
It’s true, the trades that happen are the ones you never think about beforehand.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
I'm not convinced
Westbrook would have to slide over.
I’m guessing someone (Knicks?) make a move here for the pick.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
OKC
was talking bout trading Rubio to NY for Lee +
by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
That actually makes a lot of sense
For the record, OKC can s&t for Lee because they’ll be under the cap in the offseason.
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i.e.
If Rubio gets picked here, it’s for someone else.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Westbrook was on Rome earlier today...
And he was for whatever makes the team better when asked that specific question. I don’t doubt he couldn’t make the transition.
Bilas says Hasheem had 62 more shot blocks than fouls?
And this is a good thing?
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I still kinda can't believe
That the Griz wasted the #2 pick on Desagna Dio Part Deux with Rubio on the board.
He seems like a good kid, but I don’t know how you defend this.
Well
1) rubio refused to cooperate with the grizz
2) I think they hope Thabeet will be the second coming of Dikembe
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
100%
agreed
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
don't you mean to put "sleepy" in quotes?
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Ricky Rubio looks like someone from Lord of the Rings
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Do the players get called before they get picked?
Like the NFL draft?
Wow
One more pick and Rubio slips. And Sacramento keeps saying they don’t want him.
Wow.
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I don't know Prada ... maybe I'm with you now if Rubio slips to 5
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OMG NOOOOO
… o crap. Armageddon on Bullets Forever.
Wow
Okay, if Sacto doesn’t take Rubio I’m gonna go nuts
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
Don't worry ...
The Kings… MUST select Rubio, right?
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I HOPE SO
agh
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope so..
Maybe the Knicks sell the farm for the #4 pick?
Wilson Chandler #8, Danilo Galinari, D’Antoni’s first born child?
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
No way Rubio drops past Sacto
Ricky Rubio will be selected #4
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I agree
He’s gotta be. If Evans goes, I’ll be so furious. They HAVE to trade or pick him
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless they were bluffing
its either Evans or Curry
by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm am REALLY shocked - how can Presti pass on Rubio
I had this guy pegged as a GM who picks the best player and makes it work …. I’m speechless.
Harden
Is a great fit there, though. I love the team they’re building.
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It's an interesting team
That’s for sure.
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You had me at "hello"
Nice little Jerry Maguire moment there when Harden got picked.
......
Evidently crowds are gathering on U Street in DC to mourn Michael Jackson’s death (twitter says) … I don’t believe it.
If Rubio slips … many Wizards fan may do the same thing.
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I like Harden
Seems like a good guy – but he looks about as much older than he is as LeBron does – kinda strange.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
sry … had to convey my feelings.
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
...OOOOOOOOO
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Get Ernie Grunfeld some TUMS ... STAT!!!
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Minnesota 1. Wizards 0.
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
I HATE Ernie
HATEHATEHATE
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
One thing for sure... is that Dan Fegan screwed Rubio over royally.
How can he go from being the sure thing at #2 to down to 5? Someone needs to fire his agent.
So how do people like the trade now?
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.....
……
Maybe the gold medal game was a hallucination.
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Still like it.
Can’t cry over spilt milk…
It’s not Ernie’s fault that there are 3 really, really stupid GM’s out there.
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Seriously Mike
How can you predict that the Grizzlies, Thunder and especially the Kings GM’s would all be stupid enough to pass on the 2nd best player in the Draft.
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Well
Pre-draft rumblings DEFINITELY indicated it was a possibility.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
The signs were there
Memphis was rumored to be hard after Thabeet, and Sacramento’s people had reservations about Rubio for the entire month.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Your right and I still will wear black tomorrow
Michael Jackson dies and then Rubio slips to 5, this is the worst NBA Draft night ever.
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by George Templeton on Jun 25, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Minnesota just got really, really lucky.
At #5, they just picked up the second best player in this draft….
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Whatever
Rubio at five….ooohhh, that’s right we don’t have that draft pick….Curse of the Bullets
by Aquamaneastfish on Jun 25, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
ouch... the burning
the goggles do nothing!!
"McGee is just flying all over the place. He’s like a condor." -Stacey King
Absolutely
Best Pure Point Guard in the Draft… and the best Pure Shooter.
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Any chance the papers weren't filed!?!
Holy crap I am not happy.
Rubio & Curry?
Are you shitting me?
Rubio is gonna love playing for that huge Latino fan base in Minnesota …
Please, calm down
Don’t you think there is a reason 3 teams have passed on Rubio?
I still like Foye and Miller and gettign rid of uselessness and contracts more than Rubio.
I'm not sold on Rubio either
but it would bring some excitement
by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm excited about
Arenas
Foye
Butler
Jamison
Haywood
Miller
McGuire
McGee
PF to be named later that we trade NY and Blatche for
no doubt
I should have said “would bring more excitement”
by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
His agent. His buyout. Not working out for anyone.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
b/c of his buyout
but there is not question bout his game.
just a couple days ago
we still have a chance to get rubio, but now….it just a broken dream…
im completely over it
im tired of defindin ernie, this team. we jus gave up rubio for mike miller.
evaflowin.blogspot.com
Ok, I may be crazy....
The trade was a short term fix. If we don’t do anything in the next few years….
the team is getting blown up…..
Rubio at 5, oui…
by Aquamaneastfish on Jun 25, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH fuck you twolves
they raped us, straight up raped us ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. i’ve been thinking about this nightmare scenario all day,
well ... more thesamewiz
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Homage to Florida Evans
Daaaamn DAAAAMN DAAAAMN!!!
Rubio does NOT look happy.
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Ernie's trade will haunt the franchise for 15 years
And will rightly taint Ernie’s legacy. Incredibly stupid.
final straw, this is it, whos defending him now?
Yeah he brought in gil and caron, broken clocks are right twice. how long can he live off of that, how freaking long. can we have a thread specifically for those that are pissed off
by morethesamewiz on Jun 25, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Only thing keeping me from being madder is remembering how mad I was that we took McGee
Then having to eat my words. So I guess I’ll take a wait and see approach with Rubio. Maybe he won’t even be signed this year.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
i think
abe would probably have a heart attack by now
What a fuggin' birthday for me
Michael Jackson dies
Anal cancer kills a hot woman
Rubio could have been had at #5
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I'll have a drink for you
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Well really for myself
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Sigh, how can the Bullets
keep getting fucking screwed. Holy shit.
2 of our best 4 players miss the whole season, 1 of which just signed a max contract (almost), we then lose the lottery in a draft that only has ONE sure fire awesome player. We trade the crap pick we had in the hopes that we could salvage a bad situation and then the second best player in the draft falls to the team we traded with.
This is really ridiculous – the Basketball gods owe us big time.
The Wizards didn't get screwed
They screwed themselves. Everyone was complaining about not getting a top 2 pick. They had the #2 guy right there.
The likelihood of Rubio falling to #5
Was like 5%.I just saying that another improbably awful thing happened to us, not that we aren’t partially to blame.
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
AT LEAST
until the options are out there
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
I feel sorry for Foye….. it happened to him AGAIN
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Ernie has never never never done good with the draft
if he stays, he should be forbidden from touching the draft pick and an assistant gm should be brought in specifically to handle the draft pick, if you think I’m kidding youre wrong, and if you think i’m a loudmouthed moron, well you may have something there.
Kornheiser is doing the moon walk right now
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If we could have traded the #5 and all that crap for amar'e or vince carter
I could forget about it. We traded rubio for Randy freaking foye and mike miller.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
RANDY FOYE
Could never live down being traded for Brandon Roy in Minny
Now he has to live down being traded for Rubio in D.C.
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by Kyle Weidie on Jun 25, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
yeah
Flynn, haha
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
WHAT?
WHAT?? 2 PGs How are they going to score?
Two PGs?
So which one is getting traded?
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
i think
one of them will be traded. probably flynn
Damn.
Kinda feel a lil’ better that Minny has seemingly made a STOOPID move. (unless there’s a trade)
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They are definitely trading
Either that or they are going to take a wait and see approach with the buyout.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
so we pretty much trade
foye for rubio, what a great deal
They are gonna trade one and get another pick
probably to NY
why dont
the commentators know this?
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Does this mean Curry
Is going to NY? Or are we all convinced that there has to be a trade here.
It's Minnesota...
Only good thing they have ever done is draft Garnett……
by Aquamaneastfish on Jun 25, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel better now...
Minnesota has 2 point guards…..duh…
by Aquamaneastfish on Jun 25, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
Getting really tired of this
Rookie GM Kahn absolutely strips Ernie.
DID PRADA?
Really blow a gasket and leave?
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I'm here
I was just grabbing a beer to calm me down.
I also have friends over who are just as bad.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Whew .. was worried for a sec bro.
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At least now
Ernie knows he can’t trade the other pick for cash… right? RIGHT?
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
If he does that....
…just blow up the friggin team…
by Aquamaneastfish on Jun 25, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Rubio's Impact on the Bullets
When we get right down to it though – was Rubio going to help us more in the next year than Foye/Miller?
I don’t think so, which means this was a good short term vs. long term trade but a HORRIBLE overall trade.
Well, we also dropped a lot of bad contracts off the books.
Considering we have a two/three year window for a championship with our current lot, I’m not overly stressing.
Expiring contracts
are not bad contracts, especially in a recession. the only bad contract was songailas which had a few years left on it.
by morethesamewiz on Jun 25, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Ernie on Wash Post Live
Ernie was interviewed on Washington Post Live and said pretty much the same thing about Rubio. They asked specifically about Rubio and he pretty much shrugged it off and said the Rubio wouldn’t help in the near term.
He knows better
(cough..Frederick Weiss.. cough)
by morethesamewiz on Jun 25, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
What is Ernie's contract situation?
Is he up in the next 2 years? B/c that is starting to explain our decisions more than anything else.
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
b/c he just made one of the most
dumbest mistake i his life!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is the NBA disbanding after next year?
Rubio would have helped the Wizards for the next 10 years. Foye and Miller will be gone after next season.
If they play well, they will
If they play poorly, we can have em both back. What a beaut of a situation
by morethesamewiz on Jun 25, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
When we have to rebuild because this team doesnt work.
Rubio would be the center piece of the future. Now that future is very uncertain because it’s sure as hell not randy foye and mike miller
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
Rubio and Gilbert could have been centerpieces together. The idea that Jamison is a championship caliber player is a joke. The idea that this team is built to compete for a championship is another joke.
The Bullets define success as reaching the playoffs. Yippee.
im just
sick and tired of this team man, this is such a joke. rubio is in my radar for a long time
Oh no ...
Flynn already speakin in the third person. Godwuzawiz thinks this is a bad sign for him in the league.
funny
but I don’t feel so lonely right now. I didn’t like the trade BEFORE I knew we could get Rubio. This is disheartening.
That was worth it to see the Knicks sad
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
My thoughts exactly ... screw the Knicks.
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Bucher said that Minny said they are not trading.
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My adopted west coast team did something smart!!!!
Hey, they didn’t draft a string bean PF for the 3rd straight year.
(They are my adopted team b/c I am moving to the Bay Area)
my adopted team as well
jus moved to the bay area. so my steph curry jersey will be ordered.
evaflowin.blogspot.com
Prada and others
Please put up a poll tomorrow about whether the trade was a good one.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Love the crowd reaction when Curry got drafted…..
The two most exciting players in the draft go to less than great situations….
by Aquamaneastfish on Jun 25, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
Carter
and Dwight vs. Lebron and Shaq is what the East will be about this year. So saying that this trade helped us SHORT TERM means nothing.
Shaq is going to close lanes in the paint and it's going to force LBJ into tighter spaces.
It’s not going to be all fun and games with Mike Brown coaching that squad.
Is Orlando going to retain
Turkoglu? They’re going to be disgusting next year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk
He shouldn't laugh
The Griz still technically own his right :P
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Golden State
What about Montae Ellis and the supposed promise of Golden State not to pick a point guard? Trade?
Classy welcome NY
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
I think it makes a lot of sense
But I doubt that means Lee comes back.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Rubio not even playing in NBA (this year)?
Rubio is having a presser on CSN+ (RCN channel 371)
A reporter from NY is telling Rubio that it’s VERY COLD in Minnesota. Rubio is saying that his mom HATES cold places and that he will have to talk to his agent if he’ll stay or not.
Kahn could look like an idiot here…..
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and that's why so many GMs passed on him
by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
is that why they picked flynne?
insurance that rubio would flake?
Yea, but he would have come to DC (85%)
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Are you shitting me?
We’ll turn the thermostat in the phonebooth up for you, Ricky. Demand a trade
by morethesamewiz on Jun 25, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
/Jonas Brother
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Kobe (pre-rape trial) and Lebron were bitches
The bigger the bitch the more the shots fall
by morethesamewiz on Jun 25, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not his fault that his European team has an insane buyout
That’s way unproportional to his salary.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
Rubio will get crazy endorsement deals though.
Of course, much less in MN than he would have in Sacto or even DC. His agent screwed him, I think.
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Not surprised at all.
MN will probably have to trade him. Still, Ernie could have gotten better than Foye and Miller for Rubio, I would think.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, worst comes to worse
Ernie says we don’t need much help anyway, and we save money for a year or two while we still own his rights.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
But we are built to win now, right?
I’m torn on this whole situation, actually.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
not really
i mean he takes the best plyer available and thats rubio
That really happened?
Are you kidding me?
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
The Beast?
Is it just me, or is the East more exciting than the West next year?
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
That Anthony Randolph guy was sick at Summer League last year
He and McGee could make for an exciting matchup in a couple of years
by morethesamewiz on Jun 25, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
I just don’t think they’re in very exciting situations, you know?
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Orlando, Cleveland, Boston?
You aren’t crazy.
Maybe Wiz can even make a lil bit of noise…
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey
Did Foye and Miller take their physicals yet? Please, please, please say no!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If they didn't
And we can actually rescind – what happens then?
by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha! sorry ... don't deal
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They did.
Talked about it at the presser.
Getting buckets since 2003.
by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ernie
is laughing his ass off at the Knicks. Time will tell if this trade failed for passing up CURRY, who could have been a 3-pt shooter and solid backup for Arenas in year one, and a backup plan if Arenas goes down to injury. Ernie better hope he sucks, but I don’t see that happening.
wait, really?
Why?
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by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
ESPN decided
they had enough self-promoting, over-opinionated, non-reporting gasbags on staff without him.
He was panhandling outside of a metro stop today
I gave him a dime.
Shaq deal was nothing
I mean he cant be worse than the two nothings they gave up to get him, but theres no way he gets them over the hump. He’s a shell of a player now, he’s ready to take his seat between Barkley and Kenny Smith after next season
by morethesamewiz on Jun 25, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know
Watching Shaq last year, he was pretty good. I think he’ll be big for the Cavs. A great trade on their part
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
don't count on it ..
Both those doods are old
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yea
they gonna move ridnour so that will leave them with 2 pgs
Not Upset About Rubio
I still like our trade, I just hope it isn’t the only thing we do this summer.
As exciting as Rubio’s reel is, I’m glad we won’t have to deal with his stupid agent and his buyout situation.
I love how everyone is too shocked to talk
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by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
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