Meet the newest Wizard

by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 9:16 PM EDT in Game Threads Comment 30 comments

And I'm solid with it.

Draft thread continues here. And I believe the world has ended, because Isiah actually made a good trade.

UPDATE: Wizards take Dominic McGuire out of Fresno State with the 47th pick.

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Lakers get Crittenton

Haha! Suckers!

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

For the Warriors

Is it the Belli movement now? Speaking of Belli movements, Posting and Toasting fans must be vomiting for joy right now.

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bobcats are up

Who thinks MJ goes with Reyshawn Terry?

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I say Tyler Hansbrough

Just watch.

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Marvin Williams still on the board?

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting

Dudley went very, very high.

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Shocking

Phoenix sells yet another draft pick.

I can't believe they won't just take someone.

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Someone please save Derrick Byars

Anyone?

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Seriously, I can't believe he's still around

Utah had to take him at 25, and still passed.

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought San Antonio was going to take

But as we all know the Spurs can't draft American players so they had to pass.

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't believe Byars slipped to Round 2

Honestly.

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

By the way

Why is nobody talking about how Seattle now has three small forwards (Durant, Green, Rashard Lewis) and no center?

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In somewhat related news

(cough)

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nick Young ESPN Chat Transcript

SportsNation Buzzmaster: (10:21 PM ET ) Nick Young is up next!

dan puma (university park,md): Nick young was the steal of the draft.

SportsNation Nick Young: (10:23 PM ET ) I believe that most definitely. A lot of people didn't see me, because of the West Coast. I'll be going to Washington and hopefully we can get to the playoffs and make a run.

Bronson (Oregon): Hey Nick, I know you have always been a Laker fan, so how does it feel to be drafted by another team?

SportsNation Nick Young: (10:23 PM ET ) It was different. Growing up in LA that's all you knew. But now I'll have to go up against them and get some wins.

Joe (Wilmington, NC): Nick, how do you feel about teaming up with Gilbert Arenas?

SportsNation Nick Young: (10:24 PM ET ) It's going to be great. That's what the team needed was another scorer. Someone who can play above the rim. Hopefully he can throw me a lob.

carson (dallas): hey nick, what aread of your game do you feel like you need to improve as you go to the nba?

SportsNation Nick Young: (10:25 PM ET ) Probably everything. I want to be a great player. I don't want to be satisfied.

Chilih (nyc): Hey, Nick...would you rather be the leading scorer on a losing team or a role player on a winning one?

SportsNation Nick Young: (10:25 PM ET ) Role player. Scottie Pippen on a winning one. I'll play the Scottie Pippen in Washington.

Justin (Tulsa): Nick, how important is getting the opportunity to play in the NBA to you and your family?

SportsNation Nick Young: (10:26 PM ET ) Very very important. It's been a dream of mine. Now that I'm here, no one expected it to be like this. This is a perfect ending to my college career. I thought I would have to watch the draft from home!

Nick (Jacksonville): Nick, what are your thoughts on USC with OJ Mayo going there?

SportsNation Nick Young: (10:27 PM ET ) It's going to be great. Another winning season. They got Jefferson coming in with OJ, who's supposed to be the next everything. It will be a great time seeing all that young talent on the court.

brian (stl): what are you going to miss the most about cali?

SportsNation Nick Young: (10:27 PM ET ) The weather. I wear shorts in the winter time!

SportsNation Buzzmaster: (10:27 PM ET ) Thanks Nick!

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap

Could we get both Byars and Nick Young? That would be amazing.

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

"In 366 days, they went 360 degrees"

-Mike Tirico on the Trailblazers.

So they're right where they started?

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In a word

Yes.

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hah, Portland takes McRoberts

Suckas!

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So let's review

The Blazers are going to replace Z-Bo with Josh McRoberts? Goodbye dynasty.

Yeah, I know LaMarcus Aldridge will probably play the 4, but it makes my argument more convincing.

And Byars is still available! If the Wiz can trade Haywood and move up for Byars I say do it.

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They won't need to move up

I don't think. He'll fall right into their lap.

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

COME ON BYARS

I know Ernie will take Byars if he's there at 47. And I will be in paradise.

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOOOO

And the dream ends.

Come on Strawberry.

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by Mike Prada on Jun 28, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Quick Update

Byars was traded from Portland to Philadelphia for something, not sure what but I do know that Byars will now be a division rival and will probably end up better than the first rounder.

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 29, 2007 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marc Gasol is still on the board too

He might be worth a shot at #47

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dominic McGuire is the pick

Okay.........

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What do you know

The Bulls were this close to having Hinrich, Nocioni, Noah, Gray, and Kyle Visser all on their team.

How do you spell posterize in Chicagoese?

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 28, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Top Players still undrafted according to Chad Ford

Zabian Dowdell
Joao Gomes
Kyle Visser
Ali Traore
Trey Johnson
Zoran Erseg
Ron Lewis
Ryvon Corville
Bobby Brown
Russell Carter

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 29, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

One last quick thing

According to Dave Johnson on the Wizards official blog, Nick Young will wear #1 next year.

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 29, 2007 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry guys

Lost power right before the Wizards picked.

I like the McGuire pick. He was rumored to go in the lottery a little while ago. He might be able to contribute as another swingman, and he has power forward ability.

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by Mike Prada on Jun 29, 2007 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs