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Open thread 2: The NBA Draft

So ... how do people feel about the Minnesota trade now?

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The 'Trade'

It hurts now ..

But opinions can easily change …..

I still have hope for the team we have.

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by Truth About It on Jun 25, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm still excited about the trade...

I mean, not having Rubio sucks, but I’m buying into what we have now and hopefully we’ll get a big man.

by Craig_ on Jun 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not

a fan of Jennings. Sounded like a b*$%h in his interviews. And couldn’t get on the floor in Italy.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That picture hurts Prada

Ok so lets start taking bets on whether we sell the #32 pick. What are the current odds?

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

odds

2/1 we sell the pck

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by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No one has taken Blair yet

I’m just sayin’…

More likely than not, there will be someone worth taking at 32. Mills would make sense, as would anyone over 6’10 who can move. Can’t imagine us trying to guard Shaq with a rotation of Blatche, Haywood, and McGee.

by pantslessyoda1 on Jun 25, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

its so hard to still have hope

still feel the need for another move if we think we’re gonna have any sort of chacne.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think you already know the answer to that question.

Dumb. Impatient. Short-sighted.

At best, Miller and Foye will be the team’s 4th and 5th best players, more likely the 5th and 6th best players. In time, Rubio could have been the 2nd or 3rd best player on the team.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hear you

But the key is “in time.” We are supposed to win now. Now, there’s nothing wrong with thinking we need to rebuild or plan for the future, but I think that trying to win in the next 2-3 years is just as valid an approach.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure

It’s no guarantee that Rubio will even be as good as Miller or Foye this year so I’m not angry but I’m not happy. Rubio could be an allstar in a few years and that’s when it’ll probably hurt a lot more.

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

be realistic

we’re not winning this year with Foye and Miller. So this year doesn’t matter. We MAY get the 5 seed. 4 would be a reach.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In that case

We may not have won this year if we had Rubio. You honestly think that Rubio is already better than Foye AND Miller and would help us reach the top by himself? All I’m saying is there’s no guarantees.

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we are screwed… rubio would have been amazing, ernie grunfield probably feels like a retard after rubio went 5th

by vail on Jun 26, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kid's 18

As Mike Jones (who?) put it:

It’s easy right now if you’re a Wizards fan to feel a twinge of regret seeing Rubio slide to five, but given the Wizards’ situation, which includes already having an All-Star point guard in Gilbert Arenas, and Rubio’s agent not wanting him to go anywhere other than a place where he could run the show, perhaps they were better off.

Rubio is a gamble. He is. He’s not a sure thing. The other important element here: Rubio can’t shoot. Nash could shoot from day one, as could Pistol. All the comparisons are not only premature, but ridiculous. Look at what Ainge has been saying about his Oscar-like point guard: he killed us in the Orlando series because he could be left WIDE open so they could double up on our better guys.

I like where we are at, and I’ll like it even more once Ernie makes his next move. Ernie is a lot better at this than we are. :)

by se7en on Jun 27, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The East is OPEN

eff Shaq .. eff Vince Carter

It’s someone else’s turn to experience a ton of injuries

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BABY!!!!

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by Truth About It on Jun 25, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's more like it!

Plus, we don’t know how healthy Shaq will be come April, nor do we know how well Vince Carter will mesh with the Magic. He’s a good passer, but they could use a pure distributor.

by pantslessyoda1 on Jun 25, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right now I’d say the Wizards have as good a shot at the #4 seed as any other team. And it’s possible they’ll end up better. Personally, while I liked the trade, I’m on the fence now knowing that we could’ve gotten Rubio. But at least for the next couple years the Wizards will be a better team undoubtedly because of the trade. And who knows how good this team can be…

by Johnnie Futbol on Jun 25, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Realistically

Rubio has the potential to be truly great… All-Star level talent. Potentially 1st Team All-NBA…

but

It will take some time…. Like when the Wizards traded the 5th pick for Antawn Jamison (and the 5th pick was Devin Harris)
AND Devin Harris became a very good player… but it took 4 years (his 3rd year, he was only averaging 10 points, and 3.7 assists)

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes but

Randy Foye is no Antawn Jamison. I DO know that.

by CJHutch on Jun 26, 2009 6:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if we

don’t hold out to see ho drops, I’m going to throw up. Should’ve learned our lesson anyway. ’Sides, we could still pick Patty Mills.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ernie's going to need to pull one of the top 8 players in the draft

with the second round pick in order to save his butt for the Rubio error.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why not

we can’t match up with the top 2 teams, why not just play small ball all over the place. We shouldpick Mills, trade Brendan for Montae Ellis and Blatche for Nate Robinson.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Terrence Williams?

Really? At 11?

After Rubio slipping and the Wolves taking 2 PGs, I kinda wonder if someone spiked the water bottles in the draft rooms …

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, I'd rather be competitive AND have spending money next year

Than to be selling our top players like New Jers.

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by Truth About It on Jun 25, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great

We are not settling for being one of the worst 10 teams in the league.

Congrats – your 2009/2010 Washington Wizards

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could only feel worse right now if.....

we had gotten the 18th pick and Blair was taken 17th

by Googsfan on Jun 25, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jrue dropped

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know

about the eye, but is Stuart Scott ever gonna straighten his glasses?

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the curse

wont go away unless we change our name and logo. its time for the change!

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we could call ourselves

the TimberZards, with all the Minnesota parts we have now.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blair

is going to be a bust.

by Hugh Miller on Jun 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he reminds

me of robert traylor

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same here

Plus, we wouldn’t even really need him, since he could only play power forward. We really just need another tough guy who can slide to the 5 occasionally.

by pantslessyoda1 on Jun 25, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

attempting to post my first pictures...

and

"McGee is just flying all over the place. He’s like a condor." -Stacey King

by Lukbuster on Jun 25, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are you guys so pissed about Rubio?

Curry would have been a much better fit for the Wizards. Rubio is a gimmick, a diva, and a punk. Weren’t you here for….shit, I can’t even remember his name now! Navarro. He was over-hyped and a whining baby too.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They're so different it's crazy

The only thing they had in common was being Spanish.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't mean they're the same player

I just have a lot of questions about Rubio. He’s no savior. Hype man, hype. You think he has a better chance of being an all star than Curry? I’ll take that bet right now.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think about it this way

What was Stephon Curry doing when he was 14? Rubio was playing pro ball. That’s insane. Name one other male athlete who was at that level so young? The only one I can think of that is close is LeBron, who was scrimmaging against pros when he was a junior in high school and reportedly holding his own.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about Jordan?

Michael Jordan wasn’t even good enough to make his high school basketball team at first. Rubio playing against grown men at the such a young age is a great feat, but it doesn’t automatically mean that he is going to be great in the NBA.

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

But it does indicate that he was very, very good at 14…. and he’s better now…. Nothing is automatic… but Rubio is a more experienced player, at 18 years old, than ANY other player in the draft.

He’s both the youngest player, AND the most experienced.

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There was no problem with the way JCN played. The problem was with his buyout and such. Which could be a common problem with Rubio.

by Aldo on Jun 25, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

Rubio will be good. We also coulda gotten a much better trade.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're an angry person arent you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Charlotte

needs Jamison. Hometown hero returns. Let’s trade him straight up for Okafor

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh .. NO!

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by Truth About It on Jun 25, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

seconded

"McGee is just flying all over the place. He’s like a condor." -Stacey King

by Lukbuster on Jun 25, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same here

It’s a shame the Bobcats wouldn’t though.

by pantslessyoda1 on Jun 25, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But I thought...

Jordan was making decisions for the Bobcats…

"McGee is just flying all over the place. He’s like a condor." -Stacey King

by Lukbuster on Jun 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No friggin way!

Jamison is FAR better than Okafor. Geesh.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

let move this team

to seattle, im tired of this curse

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

again

Jamison is a better scorer. We have enough scoring. We need a post presence.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And someone else who can guard his position

If Miller, Foye, or Young starts the only passable defenders in the starting lineup would be Butler and Haywood.

by pantslessyoda1 on Jun 25, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i guess there were alot of trades earlier

but im kinda suprised there have been no trades at all throught the first 12 picks.

with the exceptions of ernies blunder. so, basically, draft day trades.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

That was dumb.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you can always count on knicks fans

first overrated chant of the night is well deserved.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jamison gets no love

It’s not right. He carried this team two years ago, and just couldn’t get them over the hump this year because no Haywood…by hump I mean win a few in the playoffs.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES

he deserves a ton of credit for carrying us the past 2 years. But we didn’t get anywhere. Time to move on.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the playoffs

I’d take Jamison over Okafor a hundred times.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No way to know...

Okafor’s never played in a playoff game.

by hotplate on Jun 25, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

okafor is also a lot younger, we could use him…

by vail on Jun 26, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you've

gotta look at the whole team. Yes, AJ’s probably a better overall player, but Okafor, besides being a lot younger, is a different animal. He gives you what the Wizards DON’T have.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

indiana...

picks another white guy. what a suprise.

by Knowledge92 on Jun 25, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It was either there

or Utah for Hansbrough. :)

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Jun 25, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hehe

Maybe they cut Hibbert, then we can swap Miller for Granger and purify both of our teams.

by pantslessyoda1 on Jun 25, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love me some Granger

I remember when people slammed that pick.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no problem with the trade except....

We don’t know the exact nature of the trade talk between Minnesota and Wash prior to the trade, or if any team knew that Sacramento was gonna pass up Rubio, so i’m speaking on this matter without knowing all the facts, but on its face, Grunfeld half-blew this trade.

It looks like David Kahn (minn’s GM) got the better of Grunfeld at the poker table.

It’s clear now that Minn reallllyyy wanted Rubio.

Grunfeld should have recognized that and kept this pick until Rubio slipped to the Wiz.

He then would have been in a much more powerful bargaining position with Rubio in our pockets. Minn surely would have at least taken Stevenson and maybe even given back the 18th pick as well. Or there might have been more lucrative offers for Rubio than what Minn was willing to offer.

If we had of kept this pick and used it on someone i would’ve rather had stephen curry than Rubio. Rubio is a much more high risk/high reward pick in my opinion.

Hindsight is always 20/20

I do think we got proven commodities that can help our core right away, which Ernie is clearly trying to do because of Abe.

I also think that the Wiz are not done wheeling and dealing

by Poname84 on Jun 25, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, if you want to speculate though ...

… let’s assume the Wizards know they could have taken Rubio at 5, and decided they prefer Miller/Foye, which is not out of the realm of possibility.

 You could look at it the other way … Grunfeld acted fast, so that he took advantage of Minnesota’s desire to get Rubio at 5 even though there was no way of guaranteeing a team ahead of them didn’t pick him or trade the pick to someone who would.

Second-guessing is easy.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Jun 25, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think about this, though

What will you be kicking yourself over — missing the chance to draft Rubio, or missing the chance to pick up Miller and Foye?

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

saying Kahn got Gruns on the river?

Then I don’t take away from Gruns.

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by Truth About It on Jun 25, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Ernie's defense

If we drafted Rubio or Curry, could we sign them and still get a big with the MLE and still have room to sign Haywood and Butler?

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

which is why

Hindsight is always 20/20

you keep the pick as long as you can.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait

Golden State just got Amare? Golden State?

The best Golden State had to offer was Biedrins, and we could have given them Butler. Ugh.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no

that was a rumor they were posting

by Aldo on Jun 25, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, okay, nevermind

Sound’s off here.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still could happen I guess.

by Aldo on Jun 25, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's been rumored since before the draft started ...

… but I don’t know that it’s confirmed.

But yes, Steve Kerr is running that franchise into the ground … below sea level

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Jun 25, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That makes a helluva lotta sense

Ernie thought Minnesota was as dumb as I did. Wait, they drafted two point guards.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Minnesota

really wanted Rubio. We coulda got more even if we still wanted to trade

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's

a punk. Wanted to get on TV, but didn’t wanna be there before hand so he wouldn’t get embarassed if he didn’t get picked high.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Jun 25, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's going to hurt

in a few years when Rubio is a star

ohhhh what could have been :’(

by Kevvvvv on Jun 25, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

He has a high possibility of being a turnover machine and his defense is questionable.

by Knowledge92 on Jun 25, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is a different league

Do you think he can keep up with the likes of rose, rondo, brooks, paul, and other speedy pg’s that are popping up all over the nba?

by Knowledge92 on Jun 25, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he should be ok

He seems to have the size to defend some shooting guards, too.

by pantslessyoda1 on Jun 25, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rubio is going rip up ppl

by vail on Jun 26, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

which

is what we need. High boom. If we want to compete with the top teams.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

jennings.

way to tell younger kids to not get an education.

“milwaukee? really, who wants to go to milwaukee?”

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Curry will start sooner

You saw Rubio’s arms, right? And those globetrotter passes? Please. Kobe would take that crap from you every time. He has no jumper, and won’t be able to play defense. How many all-league Euros are there? Two, maybe three? And that’s stretching.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

It’s ok, I’m a bit over the Rubio hype. I mean even if he was the second coming of Pistol Pete, it would just mean we’d be a mediocre team with one entertaining player that ultimately went nowhere in the playoffs. If he is just another euro bust then we can say nanana, we were smarter.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just saying

Although the thinking that Ernie should have had Rubio in hand first makes a lot of sense.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thread 2. ooooooooh.

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 They better interview daddy Darren Daye like they did for the Curry’s and the Henderson’s.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and show his highlights

like the no-look pass to Jeff Malone for the fading out-of-bounds 3 to win the game

by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Post's poll on this ...

… is practically 50-50 Rubio vs. Miller and Foye.

Interesting. Not sure it seems that even here.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Jun 25, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's true but...

I’m shocked at the hype over an 18 year old player. He’s not exactly LeBron, yet I’ve heard things on various boards like he’s a once-in-a-lifetime talent. Really? He’s Chris Paul good? For that matter he’s Jameer Nelson or Rajon Rondo good? If he’s not that good then he will essentially be Foye good. In reality, there is a huge chance he will be a complete bust, the next Darko.

The truth is we can’t afford another Kwame and assuming he’s healthy he would be a project behind our best player (assuming he’s healthy.) Meanwhile we had a huge gaping hole at 2 guard. That hole is now filled with capable NBA players. Not only that we ditched Etan’s contract that seems like good work to me.

by NeverNervousPervis on Jun 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Rubio Difference

is that this kid was running his national team, a very good one, by the time most kids are gettiing their learners permit.

I think he’s Jason Kidd / Tony Parker caliber…

by ucantstopbernard on Jun 25, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The thing I am actually most upset about

Is that now I feel like I have to root against Rubio. I don’t want to do that …

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i know how you feel

cuz im a big fan of jonny flynn too.

but i wont be rooting against those two. just against the wolves in general.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mocks

have us getting Chase Buttinger at 32. Would be a damned good pick if we didn’t have so many wings

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a huge Budinger fan

Again, I watch most AZ games. I’d like him if we had Rubio and no Miller/Foye at 32, but right, now now.

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*not

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's

my point. There’s no room for him now. Or Mills. 2 steals in the 2nd round.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Budinger is a good pick at #32, except ...

That the Wiz have that pick. Budinger is COMPLETELY redundant.

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right

Soft, no killer instinct. I wouldn’t trust him with the game on the line.

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 I will reserve judgment on Rubio/the trade until the buy out clause is resolved.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Solid Point

Thats the best way to rationalize this at the moment.

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Austin Daye's dad was drafted by the Bullets...

Is that kid’s career doomed?

190 Pounds!!!! JESUS!!!

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by Truth About It on Jun 25, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Why did Phoenix go Earl Clark over Jrue???

ARe they satisfied with Dragic?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Earl Clark produced in college?

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, just high on Clark

They think he is Lamar Odom

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Clark a lot

I don’t like Jrue. Mayve they thought best player available

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Vitale hyping Tyler Hansborough now like a good ACC guy.
 Vitale is right about Curry. At least Stephen will be in the West.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cue dick vitale

and giant hard-on for hansbrough

by Hugh Miller on Jun 25, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

#18

anyone else gonna be angry if minn picks blair with the pick?

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

extremely.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely

I mean, everyone is saying he might only last a couple of years. But isn’t that what Ernie wants anyway?

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

very well put.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He better, this roster is a mess right now.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't quite say that

The roster is just unbalanced with an enormous amount of guards and lack of front court players.

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Ernie Grunfeld is a much better GM than Steve Kerr.
 Kerr waving the white flag/rebuilding.
 Hey Steve, if Amare was healthy you would have been a playoff team.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I will

agree there. Kerr is becoming the next Isaiah thomas

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Becoming?

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s not Kerr’s fault if he’s told to cut payroll in half.

by MR on Jun 25, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Three way?

That pick at 6 by the Wolves is so weird.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

  Jrue falls to the 76ers. Eddie Jordan got lucky.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Knicks wanted the baller from Syracuse

and were in lots of talks with the Wizards.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a fan of Stephen...

or that damn sock. (Though, could have worked if the puppet master was funnier)

"McGee is just flying all over the place. He’s like a condor." -Stacey King

by Lukbuster on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jrue Holiday

His highlights look like normal Nick Young plays. I don’t get it.

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Could Lawson be this year's Chalmers?

Wish I was doing all of this dreaming about five Big Babies, but the Forwards are few and far.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lawson to Wolves

Then they can trade Kevin Love for Mike Conley, Al Jefferson for Steve Nash and then play 4 corners and unplug the shot clock

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

just WOW.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

I gotta go to work. It’s been fun guys. THIS is the excitement I was talkin about. Too bad we don’t get to partake.

by CJHutch on Jun 25, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ernie on Washington Post Live today

Ernie was interviewed on Washington Post Live at about 5 PM, here’s my transcript of his Rubio comments:

Ivan Carter: Did you feel there was a chance that Ricky Rubio may fall to the 5 spot?
Ernie: Well he may fall there, we don’t know. We know that 3,4 players may have gotten there but if its Ricky Rubio or anybody else, I don’t think anybody at the 5 spot would have come anywhere close to helping us as much as these 2 players (Miller and Foye)

by hotplate on Jun 25, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats a bit harsh

Its definitely true that NO ONE knows who well help a team next year OTHER than griffin.

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

grunfeld is right

rubio would be great to have, but the Wizards are trying to win now. Given that you have to make the trade. they very well could field the best Wizards team in several decades next year. how do you not try to make THIS team as good as it possibly can be?

by Johnnie Futbol on Jun 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All of Ernie's comments about how everything is about who will help the Wizards this season

Makes me wonder whether his job might be on the line. I imagine Abe is none too patient at his age.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Abe’s age might have something to do with it, but I don’t get the sense grunfeld’s job is on the line. they did just win 19 games though.

by Johnnie Futbol on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

?

What Grunfeld is saying is that he would have made the same trade if he had the #2 pick. “Three or four payers may have gotten to 5, but we don’t think any of them would help as much as Miller and Foye.”

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lawson

haha. then keep him or trade him for someone good

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

...nevermind

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ANOTHER POINT GUARD??

They are going to trade all over the place.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Minnesota?

What the hell are they doing?

A third Point Guard?

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They MUST have a trade brewing

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ty Lawson is the one they'll keep

and they’ll be better for it. Just watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OR

isiah is really running the show in minn.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone made the Matt Millen joke ...

… where I am.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Jun 25, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Chad Ford's draft analysis...

After Johnny Flynn was picked, “Two PGs? Something must be going on.”

After Ty Lawson was picked, “Denver’s pick. Good backup to Billups.”

"McGee is just flying all over the place. He’s like a condor." -Stacey King

by Lukbuster on Jun 25, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So they're trying

To become like the Wizards with all of these guards or something?

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope no trade comes

If there is no trade, then this is comedy magic

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahahaha

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Trust in Ernie

Don’t hate! (walking you off the ledge)

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Lawson to the Nuggets for a future pick.
 Enjoy the altitude.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, Nuggets

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JVG

talking about bad ernie drafts.. this deosnt bode well for us.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Chauncey will teach Lawson everything he needs to know.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Utah will take DeJuan Blair

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

crowded backcourt now

Johnson, Bibby, Crawford, Teague

by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what I was thinking

but he’s the only true PG on the team.

by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which is good for us

No way the Hawks are anywhere near as good next year subbing a true PG for a chucker in Crawford

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JOhnson can play point

But this is good news. I think we can jump ATL next year.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How far is Blair going to fall? 22th?

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Utah will take him with the next pick

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is no Chalmers

because things went into free fall at 2, when Thabeet was taken way too high. Then all those guards! No physical specimens of intimidation in this draft, for sure.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mini Poll: Nick Young to draft Blair?

Who would trade Nick Young to trade up to get DaJuan Blair?

I am torn myself …

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As long as we get rid of Deshawn or James as well.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

right

I’d prefer to ditch Deshawn

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way

We can’t get someone to take Deshawn at this point.

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely

NY and the 32 right now

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My biases say no

Because I really want to see him succeed. But NY is redundant on this team as constructed now.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Blair is a Jerry Sloan kind of player.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Big risk to trade Nick

That leaves us with a small window and no future at SG without free agency.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Thats why I am split.

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

marijuana will be legalized before the wizards ever get the veteran “big man” they’ve desperately needed for the past decade! lol

by Kevvvvv on Jun 25, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Maynor to the Jazz.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maynor

way to go vcu alum. learn from one of the best young ones.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They just showed that stupid 6 Flags commercial where they show something boring and say “One Flag,” and then the rollercoasters and say, “Six Flags.”

Miller and Foye — one Flag
Rubio — six Flags

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there something we don’t know about Blair? Either way I don’t he’ll continue to fall.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

james + young + 32

for blair and chandler

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where do I sign up for that?

Coutn me in, no way the salaries match though I think.

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They aren’t going to take back James.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

totally forgot

that james came from NO. you right.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nick Young

Has so much potential. That’s why I kinda don’t want to trade him. I guarantee Young would end up averaging at least 15ppg, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and would somehow take defense seriously once he left us.

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Trading Nick Young would remind me of trading Richard Hamilton back in the day for Stack.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Haywood + James for Chandler + pick?

We take Blair and hope Chandler stays healthy?

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

never, haywood actually plays defense

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No trading Haywood

I floated this trade on Twitter a couple days ago: James + Young + Critt for Chandler. The problem is the Hornets need bigs.

I dunno: James + Critt + Blatche for TC?

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

I think Blatche will play well this year. Chandler < McGee

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m warily of TC, OKC had a doctor reject him and he was consistently underwhelming without CP3.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no Haywood

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya I know

He is really important to us, but is his defense better than Chandler if Chandler is healthy?

Anyway – Blair, yes we can!!

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Danny Green/Patty Mills/Omri Casspi/Calathes/Blair

=trade value?

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Omri!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blair's floor

Chicago?

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha, is blair really going to keep falling?

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He'll fal to 32

And we’ll sell the pick. Ugh.

by jvflail on Jun 25, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahaha!

I would leave forever.

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

completely agree he doesnt get past dallas.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait

Did someone just suggest Haywood for Tyson Chandler?

BH owns him every time they play.

by MR on Jun 25, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The more we talk about him...

The more I want him as a Wizard. ERNIE GET IT DONE.

by Craig_ on Jun 25, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I bet Blair

Goes to whoever selects 31st

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

don’t you dare.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Omri or Blair goes to Portland

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

I think Omri goes.

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahaha oops

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Portland acquired the #31 did they not?
They already have plenty of PF’s.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Blair is there at 28, Ernie needs to call the T-Wolves, and say, you owe me one. Give me that pick.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well we at least know minnesota won’t grab blair with the 28th pick… surely they’ll grab a pg.

by Johnnie Futbol on Jun 25, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they have jason thompson.

but i guess blair could play back up.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They picked Teague

but I still think they need a backup PG – perhaps they’ll take Nick Calathes and stash him in Greece – or maybe McClinton from Miami

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone have a good website that sums up trades?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Claver? Wow.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The dude is pretty sick.

Could be special in a couple years

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NBA has been crazy these last 3 days.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know

And it would be so cool if we can come out of it feeling great. Right now it’s like tasting Pepsi throwback… warm… it’s good, but it coulda been better

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Yeah. I think Mullens goes to the Kings.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Could Summers help us at PF or is he strictly a Small Forward?

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dallas might will take Blair.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, he’s 240 with a decent wingspan. he would add size to the team.

by Johnnie Futbol on Jun 25, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Kings pick Omri.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Certainly Summers would be pumped to stay in DC.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Trade Critt + 32 for 24

Dallas needs a backup for Kidd

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But don't we need a point guard?

I’m not comfortable with James, and right now I’m not cool with just Foye behind Arenas. Critt is the closest thing we have to a good young true point. I’d rather keep Critt if we can.

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pull the trigger

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sign me up for that

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except Ernie would probably pick another project Center

BJ Mullens

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Sounds like a good trade to me but I don’t know if Cuban will go for it.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who knows what his wacky rating to puts Jason Kidd on top of the efficiency rates will say.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was out getting food

Why did the Blazers trade 3 picks for a 2nd rounder?

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do they need to clear cap?

One of you smart guys on here should break down what teams need to clear cap space to sign free agents.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Possible guys that the Wiz worked out

Mullins, Gibson, Heytvelt, Thorton, Christmas

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that team has so much youth and a promising future that I bet they’re scared off by Blair’s knees.

by Johnnie Futbol on Jun 25, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why couldn't we swap

Why didn’t we swap 32 for 28 in our trade with Minny? it’d be easy to bump up from 28 to here to get Blair.

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good point.

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Jun 25, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man I wish

I was in Grunfeld’s head right now. The anticipationi is killing me, it’s killing me I tell ya!

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They’re toying with us, he won’t fall that far.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and we have nothing to offer OKC that they’ll want.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I watched every OSU game this year

Mullens will be a bust. He got drafted based off his height. He has no fundamentals.The only reason he was the #1 highschool player last year was because he was playing in division III. in college it was like Thabeet versus Blair every night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Im jsut glad HE didnt fall to #32

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto that!

Reminds me of Aaron Gray. I know not same player, but same feeling

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh

that would be just as bad as him being picked 31

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

although they need more of an athletic type forward who can shoot jumpshots (i.e. a Summers type player)

by Johnnie Futbol on Jun 25, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come to think of it

I bet the Cavs would select Blair just to piss us off.

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh, don't talk like that

b/c it will happen if he slips past chicago

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they need a shooting PF

Not a banger, so at least this probably won’t happen …

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey

Rodrigue Beaubois knows the “Crab dribble”

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ha, that patented hop step step step layup

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I kinda wish Beaubois had dropped to 32

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn nba announcer

would have a hard time sayin his name every bucket he makes lol

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Augh

Blair is so NBA ready right now. GET ’EM Ernie!

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Concerns about his knee, I would guess.

by Aldo on Jun 25, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no acls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, wasn’t Chicago reportedly interested in Blair at 16? Surely they will take him at 26, right?

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How do we get Blair

Is there any way Chicago doesn’t take him here?

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No way

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Yeah,Paxson should take Blair now.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What to do with a second-round pick?

for me… I put on my Taser shirt.

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guys

I actually think this is possible.

Why? Nobody wants to take on guaranteed money in this economy, so they’re just drafting Euros they don’t have to pay yet. Coming up, we have the following teams that could pick Blair.

-Chicago, who has tax concerns
-Memphis, who stinks
-Minnesota, who has eight zillion power forwards
-The Lakers, who have tax concerns and basically admitting they are selling
-Sacramento, who has a lot of PFs

Cleveland’s the real worry here.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blair doesn't have a jump shot

And they just traded for Shaq, surely he won’t go to Cleveland

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are focused on resigning Varejo

Unfortunately, they might want insurance.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can Blair

guard the pick and roll?

Did someone take J.J. Hickson out to pasture?

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No I know they have Hickson

I’ve got my fingers crossed

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh man, we’ll complete the trifecta..

not getting the #1 pick for blake griffin
+
rubio available at 5, with us alreayd having traded it
+
blair available at 32, and us selling it.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Lakers have already sold the pick to the Knicks. It won’t become official till later, so essentially the Knicks will tell LA who to draft.

by Johnnie Futbol on Jun 25, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 I thought the Lakers sold the #29 to the Knicks? Must have been just a rumor.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grizzlies

already have a couple of good young PF’s

I think the Griz take a PG

Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......

by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Taj over Blair? Wow.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

daaaamn

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!

WHY don’t we have the 28???

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Taj Gibson

Would have been very good for the Wizards…. Excellent defensive player

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Would it be poetic justice

If Minn took Blair just to throw the knockout punch?

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That wouldn't be poetic justic

That would be just cruel and unusual punishment.

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha, I can’t survive a playoff game without the internet, the commercials are so rampant. If an NBA game was 2 hours long, the product would be so much better.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 If we want an excellent defender we can go with Dozier if Blair is gone at #32.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I always thought Dozier was awful

some Mock’s have him going undrafted

by 7Swords of Salat on Jun 25, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 The Wolves have Jefferson,Thomas,Pecherov,Songaila. Is Blair a need for them?

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pecherov is gonna be a star in Minnesota

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget Love

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Timberwolves need a SG – They may take Chase Budinger

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's look on the bright side

Five picks before the Wiz pick, and the following are still available:
Blair, Derrick Brown, Toney Douglas, Sam Young, Jerebko…

OK, that didn’t cheer me up as much as I thought it would.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what about...

Jeff Pendergraph

"McGee is just flying all over the place. He’s like a condor." -Stacey King

by Lukbuster on Jun 25, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For Cleveland...

Why would they choose Blair when they have Hickson. What happened to him?

by Craig_ on Jun 25, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad back

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Carroll to Memphis.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

i keep thinking sterns just gonna spit out dejuan every time he steps to the podium.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sacramento

Do they take Blair?

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They did

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh crap

I forgot about that. Blair makes a ton of sense in Portland. They need a bruiser off their bench.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooooh

Sorry, the ESPN ticker is terrible.

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Blair is off the board

I think the Wizards should take Josh Heytvelt

Josh Heytvelt - 6’11" 260 PF (39, ??,42)
Another Senior. Unfortunately, Hytvelt is not as experienced as some of the other Seniors in this draft because he has had foot injuries and off-court issues. I only saw 3 Gonzaga games, so my knowledge base on Hytvelt is limited. What struck me was that I expected to see this big lumbering guy, but instead I saw a very athletic player. He can get up with the best of them (34 inch vertical); combined that with his excellent length (9’0" standing reach) and the tools are there. Heytvelt showed a nice touch from mid-range and the ability to finish strong around the basket – usually with a forceful dunk. Hytvelt looked to be a pretty good rebounder. He didn’t block any shots while I was watching, but I would think he has that ability, based on his leaping ability and length.

He’s not much of a passer, having difficulties passing out of double-teams; and had trouble sometimes keeping his man from backing him down. Didn’t seem to be a very good defender. He needs to work on his advanced post moves… as the only thing I saw him do consistently was a turn around jumper.

Hytvelt has some upside, especially if he can continue to regain the athleticism he lost after the injuries in his Sophomore year.

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the wiz will trade

their 32nd pic soon, i hope

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I still want Camby

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

I will be OK with:

Camby
Blair
Heylvelt
MAYBE Pendergraph.

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Turns out

the Thunder got Mullens and Dallas got Beaubois

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DaJuan Summers would be a good gamble. He was projected as a top 9 pick at the beginning of the season. Worth a shot.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Summers

I’m always wary of selecting local guys.

by hotplate on Jun 25, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too bad MN doesn't need guards anymore

Or we could trade ’em Critt right now and snag Blair.

Main problem is Portland at 31 – I’m almost positive they’ll take Blair if he’s still there. THey loved him.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

at 32?

worth the gamble. 2nd round picks dont have guaranteed contracts so it’s a no lose

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Would have to be the knees.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Key Reserve Graphic:

C Etan Thomas hahahahahahahah

by Craig_ on Jun 25, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Ellington to the Wolves.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how bout signing

Kurt Thomas, he ply good post defense

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THREE PICKS AWAY FROM BLAIR

Which means we have absolutely no shot

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Earlier we were hoping Rubio WOULDN’T drop to 5, and he did. How we are hoping Blair drops to 32, and …

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I imagine that after Rubio went 5, Ernie sold his soul to the Devil so that a good player would drop to 32.
See you in Hell, Ernie.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

seein our name on the ticker now

makes me so anxious.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

...good point

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so how

Flyn and Rubio gonna co -exist?? they both pg???

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

McCants Part II?

Or is Ellington better?

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did they not already for cash from the knicks?

by i12swim on Jun 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah they did

Unless they can back off and get Blair, haha

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how does

Flynn and Rubio gonna co-exist??

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

!!!!!!!!FANBOYS ARE IN DENIAL -- there is no ifs ands or BUTS!!!!!!!!!!

I call it like it is. Look, I love the Bullets/Wiz as much as anybody but the trade SUCKS.

Rubio would have been the perfect fit, and I guarantee you he would have loved playing with the Wiz in DC vs. Iceland. Watch. This will be worse than missing out on Karl Malone.

Speaking of which, people say Rubio isn’t athlentic enough. Others who weren’t athletic enough – Stockton, Nash are just a couple.

…I can’t write anymore, I think I’m going to puke.

FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS WE WILL ALL LOOK BACK ON THIS DAY AND SAY “WE COULD HAVE BEEN A CONTENDER”

WE WILL SAY MIKE MILLER WHO? RANDY FOYE WHO? DON’T WORRY, JAVARIS IS GOING TO BE GREAT!! OH, MIKE JAMES IS GOING TO ROCK IT OUT.

WE ARE SO SCREWED. YOU ALL FANBOYS JUST FRIGGIN’ WAKE UP AND SMELL THE FRIGGIN COFFEE — WE JUST FRIGGIN BLEW IT!!!!

by ucantstopbernard on Jun 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

THANK YOU. AND SORRY I AM LATE.

….I JUST HAD A FEELING THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN AND NOW THAT IT HAS I AM INCREDULOUS.

I love you all but I feel like my manhood has just been lopped off by a flying ernie grunfeld ginsu knife.

I feel like Ricky should be ours and that we are cursed to another 20 years of mediocrity and floundering. I feel like slapping Cavs fans silly, because cleveland sucks and if it weren’t for LBJ we would have been in the finals. I’m am just so messed up right now.

by ucantstopbernard on Jun 25, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fanboys????????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SORRY...

A fanboy to me tonight is: “Anyone trying to make me feel better by saying the Trade is ‘too early to call’ or ’Randy Foye is really under appreciated and going to be amazing”.

Randy Foye SUCKED and this year he got some PT on a bad team and actually averaged average averages. That is some consolation prize.

by ucantstopbernard on Jun 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please stop it

And calm down.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stop what?

are my comments offensive to you or anyone here? ANYWAYS….

by ucantstopbernard on Jun 25, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ad hoc attacks?

…not to prolong this but I call it a bit of a rant and if there were any occasion to do it I find tonight to be the tonight.

by ucantstopbernard on Jun 25, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was talking about your second comment

When you derisively called people “fanboys.” That’s not acceptable here.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that was a cheap shot :-)

…i’m a fanboy myself, granted a more beat up, more jaded, cynical, pessimistic, doom and gloom fanboy of an organization that gave $111 to a guy who hasn’t played in 2 years and passed up the opportunity to select the best PG of the draft by far.

by ucantstopbernard on Jun 25, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hehe

"McGee is just flying all over the place. He’s like a condor." -Stacey King

by Lukbuster on Jun 25, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rec'd that bad boy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 LA could take Sam Young?

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I also like Danny Green

Guy can play Defense…

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too

I would be happy with that

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

I love Danny Green

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have to say im a bigger fan of hockey then basketball, but i love green from watching UNC take the campionship

by i12swim on Jun 25, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he's going to be a very solid pro

Think Shane Battier. Seriously. I’m convinced.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

Knicks fans.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHA

Lol to the max

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 With Darko coming to the Knicks do they still need Blair?

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Rubio to

Stoudemire, Stoudemire throws it down! What a pass from Rubio!!!"

:’(

by Kevvvvv on Jun 25, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heytvelt or Danny Green

Both can play contribute this year for the Wizards

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Knicks fans are great

I remember them cheering wildly when the obtain Zack Randolph from Portland. How’d that work out?

by hotplate on Jun 25, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i would not hesitate to

take Blair if he falls to us

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Lakers pick Douglas.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why wouldnt NY pick Mills?

doesn’t that seem like a really nice fit?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or did the Lakers not sell that pick?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grunfeld will take Blair
and trade him to Boston for Bill Walker

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 If the Cavs pick Blair I will be physically ill. Talk about the rich getting richer.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Cleveland takes DeJuan Blair

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope

But Portland does.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's all invoke the Taser 2nd rd. magic

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 I hope Cleveland takes Derrick Brown the local guy.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is ESPN ignoring the Vince Carter trade?

All they do is talk about Shaq, LeBron and the Cavs. Screw you ESPN.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

b/c

he hasnt won any rings

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does ESPN partner with Twitter? haha

twitter fans in Cleveland are probably tripling

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cleveland could take Patrick Mills

too

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Summers, Sam Young, Blair and Derrick Brown are all available. Wiz will be able to pick among at least two of them. Not bad.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Rubio to

Stoudemire, Stoudemire throws it down! What a pass from Rubio!!!"

:’(

by Kevvvvv on Jun 25, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PG – Patrick Mills
SG – Budinger
PF – Blair

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blair has versatility?

He can guard Lewis at the 4?

by Craig_ on Jun 25, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cleveland wont take Blair

they already have
 hickson last year

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Perpare for the worst.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Argh: Prepare

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to pace

Baack and forth

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He is starting

on a terrible team, but starting.

by Unselds on Jun 25, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn stern takes his time

by i12swim on Jun 25, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On Draftexpress, the top players remaining are:
Budinger (ranked 18th best player), Derrick Brown (ranked 19), Blair (20), Summers (23)

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Congo man. Whew.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Portland Takes Blair.

Bank it. Unless we trade.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cavs don’t take DeJuan!

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Jun 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1 more

be4 we get blair

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Christian Eyenga?

He played all of 4 games in Euroleague last year?

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even if we get Blair ...

I BET Grunfeld SELLS, SELLS, SELLS

Representing DC with Wizards & Stuff - Truth About It.net and Bullets Forever.

by Truth About It on Jun 25, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh god, Blazer are going to take Blair, I can’t shake that feeling off.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AGAHAGHAGAHAH

AGH! This would save the draft for me

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe we draft summers b/c we like to draft a hometown guy

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or Danny Green

But if Ernie really takes the “best player available” it’ll be Blair -

If he’s worried about his knees – the next best player available is Chase Budinger

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Wizards are trying to win now, Rook

Ernie doesn’t care if Blair is in a wheelchair September 2010.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just thought about this

Can you imagine how horrible the Cavaliers introductions are going to be with Shaq added to the equation? I bet they’ll hire circus performers to help them with the intros since they all are already clowns.

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Via some guy on the True Hoop Network Thingee
Rubio´s father says In Spanish Press that maybe he will stay in ACB for a couple of years

Representing DC with Wizards & Stuff - Truth About It.net and Bullets Forever.

by Truth About It on Jun 25, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice.

we still have a shot at him

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really the Wolves still have his rights. Right?

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe

when we rebuild again in 5 years and he becomes a free agent

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

Isn’t his salary like $100,000 there? Though he would have to work for free to get that buy out

by Manimal Smith on Jun 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His buyout is like 5 million, ridiculous

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like he's fishing for a trade

Perhaps we can make another trade with Minny….. Suppose if we draft Blair, they’d swap?

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

still doestn change the fact that we coulda gotten more than mm and foye for rubio.

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So what

They are just posturing. I’d still take Rubio even if he didn’t come to the US for a year or two.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, me too

Then you don’t have to pay him, which accomplishes basically what the Wizards did when they made their trade.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't meant as such

It was more that part of the motivation was to not have to pay the fifth pick’s salary long term.

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually you do have a point there

we were trying to cut out the 5th pick’s guaranteed salary.

but it’s false to say that you’d be happy if we just sat on the guy for a year or two. you’d be up in arms.

i sympathize though, this must be torture for you. sorry.

by DarrellWalkerFan on Jun 25, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Chase? He is a good player but we have a ton of SG/SF’s.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BPA

And he fits right in – All Offense, no Defense

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You just know

That Blair will be there, and we won’t draft him.

by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Jun 25, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

draft blair plz!!

we’d have a pf rotation of jamison blatche blair.
after we could trade mike james for another center

by wizchamp on Jun 25, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's a hole

He’s literally a 6 foot wide hole on the court

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 I hope the Kings pick Sam Young.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Via TWITTER
RT @hoopshype: From Rubio’s father: “Right now, Ricky is likely staying in Europe one or two years.”

Representing DC with Wizards & Stuff - Truth About It.net and Bullets Forever.

by Truth About It on Jun 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That my friend

Is what I call JUSTICE!

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brown, Blair and Summers would all be good. So even if Blair is picked now, those other two are still really good options.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how do they have the 33rd pick too?

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 The joke would be on the Wolves if that were the case. Maybe he can’t afford the buy out?

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The ultimate will happen when we won’t pick Blair at 32

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ernie

cant be that stupid cant he?

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha

Oh yes he can.

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN on-line draft poll

Gives the Cavaliers draft of Christian Eyenga an F

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by Rook6980 on Jun 25, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on

Do it Ernie, do it!

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Pick Blair!

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CMON ERNIE!

make up for it!

evaflowin.blogspot.com

by eva.future on Jun 25, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BLAIR

He’s available. Time to sell Ernie!

Getting buckets since 2003.

by Icantfeelmyface on Jun 25, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG OMG OMG

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's there ...

… the question now is do they pick him :)

Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Jun 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's going to sell it, just watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laydODN6xVk

by hibachi on Jun 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m guessing Ernie takes Jerebko.

by disgrunted on Jun 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not yet, I’m betting on Ernie doesn’t pick Blair.

by Fundefined on Jun 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if we do either, to be honest

But that would be the perfect clincher of the night

You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.

by Mike Prada on Jun 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ernie better take Blair

Or there’ll be a mob outside his office.

by bigrm18 on Jun 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ernie

u cant be that blind cant u??

by MitchieMit on Jun 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

blair is low risk. good reward

what other second rounder can come in and help us right away?

by wizchamp on Jun 25, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

  If it ain’t Blair, it better be Brown or Summers.

by Jeremybozz on Jun 25, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Van Gundy

Says we need an SG? What?

...one of those guys who reads all the time but barely comments

by Juice over Whine on Jun 25, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs