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Post by TK3. on Jun 24, 2009 13:15:54 GMT -5
Griffin's going #1... he's gonna change the whole scenery out here in the West..
Here's how I think it'll probably be in the first ten picks:
1 - Blake Griffin 2 - Hasheem Thabeet 3 - James Harden 4 - Ricky Rubio 5 - Tyreke Evans 6 - Stephen Curry 7 - Jonny Flynn 8 - Brandon Jennings 9 - DeMar DeRozan ( Mega ) 10 - Jordan Hill
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Rubio I think can't go 2 / 3, because he already stated so and I don't know if Sam Presti of OKC wants to waste a pick on him when there are guys that can contribute at possibly a lower but still very talented level. If Minnesota gets Rubio and Harden, that would be a scary back-court, with Jefferson at the 5 and Love at the 4.
Flynn or Curry may go at 7 - would fit Golden State well - even Jennings at #7 wouldn't be out of the question. Possibly I think Lawson could sneak in to the top 10 but not sure really.
There are sleepers later in the draft.. a LOT
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Post by milo33 on Jun 24, 2009 15:42:41 GMT -5
Big deal by the T-wolves. They can trade up and grab Thabeet and still get a PG with 5 or 6. whichever they have left over.
That could give them Al Jeff/Brewer/Thabeet and whichever PG they get with the other lottery pick.
Not a bad nucleus.
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Post by tian820 on Jun 24, 2009 17:05:06 GMT -5
OKC wouldn't draft Harden ahead of Rubio, or at least I hope not. Westbrook/Rubio/Durant/Green would be too sick to imagine. They better make Rubio their pick so that I can watch that team
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Post by devintheblur on Jun 24, 2009 17:37:25 GMT -5
WTF TK3 lol...no pick 11, its the most important pick of all...i hope nets get dejaun blair or earl clark
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Post by gabe1313 on Jun 24, 2009 20:05:08 GMT -5
WTF TK3 lol...no pick 11, its the most important pick of all...i hope nets get dejaun blair or earl clark clark would be a better fit. U guys have a young front court, Anderson and Lopez. U guys need a SF.
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Post by Stan on Jun 24, 2009 22:05:12 GMT -5
If the Knicks draft Curry, I'm busting my head on the wall. Please Walsh and do the right thing by not drafting him!
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Post by TK3. on Jun 25, 2009 9:48:02 GMT -5
OKC wouldn't draft Harden ahead of Rubio, or at least I hope not. Westbrook/Rubio/Durant/Green would be too sick to imagine. They better make Rubio their pick so that I can watch that team I agree... I want to see Rubio land in Sacto.. but in Oklahoma City next to Durant/Green/Westbrook.. that is just sick.. I still think the Timberwolves robbed the Wizards of a good selection at the #5 spot.. Harden or Evans would be a good prospect for them to develop.. especially with Saunders at the head coach who is so much smarter at developing players than Tapscott.. I'm not really sold on Thabeet even with what Jim Calhoun says about him. A 6'8, 250 ? ( somebody call me out on that ) DeJuan Blair went 20-20 on him in college. Now, guys with easily that bulk are in the pros today. Can Thabeet survive? Dunno. #11 - Nets PG - Harris SG - Carter C - Lopez three main pieces of the team with CDR and Anderson off the bench. Anderson a 3/4.. Benefits of Blair: Big, big boy in the middle who can grab the rebounds so Lopez can just run down the court and develop that offensive game. It slows down Anderson and Yi and all those young guys behind him, but in the short-term could be the best option because Anderson is 3/4 Benefits of Clark: Polished by Pitino - former NBA coach. Could be a solid tweener who has good length and excellent athleticism. Possibillity is trading Vince to a contender for a mid-1st to grab a Hansbrough or Terrence Williams if he slips out of the top 10 - or even Curry. Stan - I think Curry wants to go NY and with LeBron AND Bosh - if they get both - then they will be a real good team. I heard rumors of a sign n'trade between Detroit and NY for Lee...
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Post by TK3. on Jun 25, 2009 10:17:55 GMT -5
Opinions: I have the #1, #6, #10, #27 picks in a dynasty sim keeper draft. Griffin's going #1 for me no doubt #6 - List - Top 3 ( based on who I think will be available ) 1. Tyreke Evans 2. Jonny Flynn 3. Stephon Curry #10 ( Top 3 ) 1. Brandon Jennings 2. Ty Lawson 3. - Best Prospect Available -
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Post by megalison on Jun 25, 2009 12:14:17 GMT -5
Derozan at 9, thank you very much But here's how I think it'll go: 1 - Blake Griffin - Everyone knows it. 2 - Ricky Rubio - I know he's already said no to 2/3, but theres just too much talent here. 3 - Hasheem Thabeet - OKC would fit Thabeet beautifully, they need a defensive post presence. 4 - Tyreke Evans - According to Vikinginferno, and he's a Kings fan. 5 - James Harden - Just had to put him here, Harden has a lot of talent and would fit in. 6 - Stephen Curry - Replaces Randy Foye. 7 - Jonny Flynn - Warriors need a PG, him or Ty Lawson would be the only choices. 8 - Jordan Hill - David Lee may move, compared to Chris Bosh by some, best player available. 9 - DeMar DeRozan - Perfect fit for Raptors, Ironic since he's a Vince Carter type of player. 10 - Gerald Henderson - Bucks just traded RJ for nothing, they need to replenish the Wing. 11 - Earl Clark - Best fit for the Nets considering the good potential he has. 12 - Dejuan Blair - Great guy to have for the Cats when Okafor needs a break. Grabs Boards. 13 - BJ Mullens - Tons of potential, there's always a team that goes for a player like this. 14 - Brandon Jennings - Nash isn't getting any younger, Jennings can be the next. 15 - Ty Lawson - Without any centres left for a while, Pistons might just take the best available.
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Post by wallyworld on Jun 25, 2009 12:41:48 GMT -5
i say Knicks move up to #2 S&T Lee + #8 for Warrick + #2 then draft Rubio
and Monta Ellis told the team not to draft a PG, he wants to run the show, so i expect them to pick Jordan Hill who i think fits nicely alongside Biedrins
i also expect Tyler Hansbrough to sneak into the late-teens, not too far after Blair...
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Post by TK3. on Jun 25, 2009 13:38:40 GMT -5
Rubio publicly stated he refused to play for Memphis. Memphis took a visit TO Thabeet just to talk to him - but dunno with Gasol still there If Ellis wants to run the show, he should get a big man who can score - then Hill fits the mold
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Post by TK3. on Jun 26, 2009 4:33:47 GMT -5
Spurs continue to amaze me. Amazing. Getting a BIG sleeper in DeJuan Blair. Wow.
Patty Mills at 55 Flynn // Rubio // Ellington could be a good set of guards if Rubio stays.
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Post by wallyworld on Jun 26, 2009 8:47:35 GMT -5
i say Knicks move up to #2 S&T Lee + #8 for Warrick + #2 then draft Rubio and Monta Ellis told the team not to draft a PG, he wants to run the show, so i expect them to pick Jordan Hill who i think fits nicely alongside Biedrins i also expect Tyler Hansbrough to sneak into the late-teens, not too far after Blair... seems like i got everything wrong... Warriors draft a guard in Curry, Tyler does sneak into the teens but Dejuan fell deeeeeeeeeeeep (what a steal)... Knicks are in talks with Minny to snag Rubio though, perhaps thats the reason they drafted 2 PGs in Rubio and Flynn...
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Post by TK3. on Jun 26, 2009 9:22:57 GMT -5
you mean Minnesota?
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Post by megalison on Jun 26, 2009 9:36:35 GMT -5
What could the Knicks possibly trade to get Rubio?
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Post by wallyworld on Jun 26, 2009 9:58:43 GMT -5
yeap Minny, sorry bout that...
guys that might be moved are Nate, Chandler, maybe Jordan Hill and even S&Ting David Lee...
they need a 3 with Mike Miller gone and Corey Brewer struggling to return from injury, Chandler sounds like a good fit...
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Post by TK3. on Jun 26, 2009 13:11:28 GMT -5
With Curry Nate becomes expendable and another expiring.. S & T - Lee and Nate for Rubio and somebody..
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Post by megalison on Jun 27, 2009 17:42:53 GMT -5
^I wouldn't do that if I were the Wolves, No real need with Al Jeff at PF and Rubio could be VERY good.
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Post by TK3. on Jun 28, 2009 0:11:57 GMT -5
Rubio to Spain
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