Official 2009 NBA Draft Day Thread

[mookie2001]

not as classic as betraying loyal posters

[ajballer4]

:lol That Ewing commercial is classic.

Funny yes, He's pretty much the worst actor in the world though.

[TheProfessor]

:lol That Ewing commercial is classic.
I'm not watching, but I can only hope it's the "Patrick Chewing" commercial.

[benefactor]

lol Clippers draft room

[benefactor]

Stern makes the top 5 of my list of "Top People I Would go to Jail for Punching in the Face."

[Texas_Ranger]

:lol LAkers

[vander]

has it started yet?

[HarlemHeat37]

My fellow New Yorkers cheering "Lakers suck"..that's how we do it in NY..fuck Spike Lee..

[ajballer4]

Stern makes the top 5 of my list of "Top People I Would go to Jail for Punching in the Face."
Amen

[RobSM64]

lakers got booed hard haha

[DeadlyDynasty]

lol @stern for taunting the crowd by congratulating the Lakers twice. Your ma' boy Stern!

[DPG21920]

lololol making fun of Sasha V.

[benefactor]

lol Kandiman

[symple19]

LOL, home of the liberty --- WNBA, expect Bankruptcy

[DPG21920]

Please make a joke about the Clippers trading the pick Stern.

[Scola]

LA on the clock, lol even the clips can't miss on this one.

[benefactor]

Serious consideration needs to be taken in moving the Clippers to Seattle.

[ajballer4]

haha camby is 23 for clippers...not griffin yet

[mattyc]

I forgot how frustrating the time between picks was!

[timvp]

I wish all finals could be Lakers vs. Lakers.

[Texas_Ranger]

Camby could be traded!

[Scola]

common clips stop hogging the clock.

[vander]

Serious consideration needs to be taken in moving the Clippers to Seattle.

yeah, then OKC can move to Anaheim or SD or something :lol

[timvp]

Cinnamon Powder goes one.

[Texas_Ranger]

It's Blake G!

[symple19]

LOLOLOL a clipper fan in attendance, wonder how much they paid him?

[tomtom]

I forgot how frustrating the time between picks was!

is it 5 min between every pick? even second round?

[benefactor]

He's just not gonna be that good Bilas....sorry.

[DPG21920]

Well here is the real possible turning point of the draft. Memphis, what will they do?

[Scola]

is it 5 min between every pick? even second round? In the 2nd round its 2 mins.

[coyotes_geek]

is it 5 min between every pick? even second round?

2 minutes in the 2nd round

[Behrooz24]

2min for the 2nd round

[timvp]

Damn, that's a DRob record I didn't know about :tu

[coyotes_geek]

Well here is the real possible turning point of the draft. Memphis, what will they do?

thabeet

[HarlemHeat37]

It's gonna be interesting from here on out..completely unpredictable..

[tomtom]

thanks

[Libri]

Clippers have like 10 computers in that room. lol

[DPG21920]

thabeet

That would be my guess.

[bigdog]

Here comes the real start of the draft. Let's see how many trades are made.

[ajballer4]

go for thabeet

[loveforthegame]

Now it's on. Should be fun.

[Libri]

Thabeet second

[D-Fens]

When we win the ship in two or three years and this place is going to be crawling with bandwagon clipps fans, remember who was a clipper fan from day one.

[mattyc]

Go for Shane Heal.

[benefactor]

There you go...

[Scola]

Its TheBeat 2nd overall, Rubio Next?

[HarlemHeat37]

Memphis is going to trade somebody..

[DPG21920]

Voice crack. Gasol, Thabeet, Darko and Arthur.

[Texas_Ranger]

Thabeet!

[coyotes_geek]

good pick.

imo, harden or evans next.

[timvp]

Wonder what Presti will do here. Rubio was probably a smoke screen.

I'd guess Harden.

[Marcus Bryant]

grizz war room looks like a pot luck dinner

[benefactor]

Memphis is going to trade somebody..
They need to give us Pau's brother.

[timvp]

Bilas shouldn't be allowed to say "beasted".

[symple19]

you guys nailed it - Thabeet impresses me not at all - Destined to be a journeyman backup

[EricB]

grizz war room looks like a pot luck dinner

looks like a couple season ticket holders who paid 500 dollars to be there helping make decisions.

[bigdog]

Bilas shouldn't be allowed to say "beasted".

Bilas shouldn't be allowed on ESPN in any way, shape, or form.

[Marcus Bryant]

they have the internets in tanzania?

[EricB]

you guys nailed it - Thabeet impresses me not at all - Destined to be a journeyman backup


Hes destined for 4 points 4 rebounds and 2 block a game career.

[Scola]

Thatbeet has that Sleepy TMac look going on.

[HarlemHeat37]

I actually think Thabeet is going to be a pretty good role player..everyone else seems to think he's going to be a huge bust..

Memphis will trade somebody though..I don't like a Gasol-Thabeet frontcourt at all, I don't think either guy can play at PF..

[ABDENOUR POWER]

Thabeet, #2 overall? A weak draft indeed.

[Marcus Bryant]

who want to sex thabeet?

[timvp]

Rubio looks like he needs a sitcom.

[benefactor]

OKC isn't taking Rubio.

[Blackjack]

Memphis is going to trade somebody..

Word has it that Darko could be going to New York for Q.

[SPURSGOAT]

damn I was hoping that we would have heard something by now that the spurs were moving up in to the first round of the draft...

[timvp]

who want to sex thabeet?

:lol

[bigdog]

OKC will probably take Harden, unless they were actually serious about Rubio.

[benefactor]

Rubio looks like he needs a sitcom.
Or a movie series set in middle earth....oh wait...

[ajballer4]

Harden now

[benefactor]

And timvp calls it.

[urunobili]

OKC will probably take Harden, unless they were actually serious about Rubio.

good call :tu

[TheProfessor]

who want to sex thabeet?
:rollin

[Scola]

wow James Harden, thought it would be Rubio.

[timvp]

Westbrook
Harden
Durant
Green



Damn, that's getting pretty stacked.

[coyotes_geek]

now rubio. kings can't pass on him.

[Texas_Ranger]

Harden at 3

[Blackjack]

That's Presti...(Hard-on for Harden)

[bigdog]

Ok, now who drafts Harry Potter?

[Texas_Ranger]

now rubio. kings can't pass on him.

:lol...Beno>>>>>>Rubio

[loveforthegame]

I think Rubio is going to slip some more.

I'm banking on the Kings taking Evans or Flynn.

[benefactor]

OKC is about a season away from kicking some serious ass in the West.

[tomtom]

yeah another top 10 pick and they'll have an amazing future

[urunobili]

Rubio next...

[DPG21920]

Bye bye Rubio, loves california

[HarlemHeat37]

OKC desperately needs a frontcourt..DESPERATELY..

they need to trade somebody, they have assets..

Jeff Green isn't a PF, despite playing there..

[ajballer4]

I think Evans will be picked, and be a better pro than Rubio

[Libri]

Rubio is going fourth

[bigdog]

Sacramento loves Rubio, and they don't like Beno that much anymore.

Only makes sense for them to pick Rubio.

[mookie2001]

not many people know about james harden?


unless you follow college bb or recruiting at all

[EricB]

James Harden looks like manu Ginobili.

Game wise.

[TheProfessor]

I think Draftexpress has crashed...

[Behrooz24]

I want to punch Stuart Scott in the face

[Obstructed_View]

if Ricky Rubio doesn't get picked, he's got a spot in High School Musical 11

[Blackjack]

I heard that New York is looking at McClinton with the 29th and Brown I'm guessing will be off the board at 30 to Cleveland; him being a long wing and a local product.

[EricB]

Rubio looks like he needs a sitcom.


Don't be ridiculous...

Based in Chicago, Matt Bonner like friend living with him.

[symple19]

Weakest draft in forever - Any-1 remember how Harden disappeared in the NCAA tournament? And that suit --- UGH

[Obstructed_View]

i want to punch stuart scott in the face with mark jones

^t

[Cherry]

if Ricky Rubio doesn't get picked, he's got a spot in High School Musical 11

:lol

[ajballer4]

It's Blake G!


if Ricky Rubio doesn't get picked, he's got a spot in High School Musical 11
:lol

[timvp]

Kings is difficult to predict. Rubio makes sense but the combination of Rubio and Udrih doesn't mix too well. Flynn makes sense leadership-wise but he'd be a bit of a reach since he's not overly talented.

[EricB]

I like this James Harden.

Well spoken educated.

I think the Thunder have themselves a gem.

[Spursfan092120]

Let's see..who's Sacramento taking?

[Obstructed_View]

LOL Beno.

[loveforthegame]

Word around here is that the Kings have soured on Rubio.

Evans and Flynn have been in for several workouts and impressed the brass.

I'm calling Evans because they need a point to run the team.

[Scola]

Tyreke Evans! Rubio is slipping.

[bigdog]

Oh wow. They took Evans.

[loveforthegame]

I called it.

[Spursfan092120]

Tyreke..wow.

[PBEEZY]

wow evans

[EricB]

Kings is difficult to predict. Rubio makes sense but the combination of Rubio and Udrih doesn't mix too well. Flynn makes sense leadership-wise but he'd be a bit of a reach since he's not overly talented.


Nothing the Kings do makes sense.

Signing Mikki Moore to that contract.

Signing Beno Udrih to that contract.

Drafting Jason Thompson that high.

[coyotes_geek]

Wow. Now rubio might be prepped for a fall.

[timvp]

Wow. Kings with somewhat of a shocker.

[Marcus Bryant]

and the little spainard falls

[Obstructed_View]

ESPN's loving Brady Quinn part deux.

[HarlemHeat37]

Sacramento should have taken Rubio, just for the attention he would bring..they're such an irrelevant franchise, it's ridiculous..no present, no future..

[Texas_Ranger]

Evans!

[Spursfan092120]

Minny now has back to back picks.

[EricB]

Good selection by the Kings.

That might make Beno Udrih available for trade.


BTW, where are those folks that told us that the contract for Beno was a "steal" :lmao

[symple19]

first pick I like - guy can get it done - Smart to take him over the altar boy

[coyotes_geek]

I called it.

nicely done.

[timvp]

T'Wolves will take Rubio.

[Dex]

Maybe Rubio will fall to 37. :lmao

[Spursmania]

Wow-Rubio must be coming next?

[Spursfan092120]

And the San Antonio Spurs select...Ricky Rubio

[bigdog]

the Wolves will probably take Rubio, then possibly trade their other pick.

[Blackjack]

Rubio to Wolves could be good news for the Spurs.

That 18th pick just might be obtainable.:smokin

[benefactor]

T'Wolves will take Rubio.
I'm thinking so too.

[EricB]

T'Wolves will take Rubio.

Perfect fit for the T Wolves, Ricky Rubio is now calling euro teams to sign him,

[coyotes_geek]

T'Wolves will take Rubio.

weren't the wolves supposed to be big on flynn?

[Spursfan092120]

Does NY take Curry?

[symple19]

I like this James Harden.

Well spoken educated.

I think the Thunder have themselves a gem.

I hope you're joking

[ajballer4]

Rubio now

[Obstructed_View]

Sacramento should have taken Rubio, just for the attention he would bring..they're such an irrelevant franchise, it's ridiculous..no present, no future..

The Maloofs want to take the team to Vegas. It's not in their interest to generate excitement right now.

[mookie2001]

i dislike this guy tyreke evans

not wellspoken, uneducated

[EricB]

Does Rubio falling to the Wolves mean the 18th pick is now up for availability? :)

[loveforthegame]

I follow the Kings so I'm not surprised by this pick. Evans and Flynn both impressed with them leaning towards Evans.

They love his ability to run a team and getting to the lane. They needed someone who could help now instead of waiting on Rubio to mature.

[Marcus Bryant]

welcome to siberia, ricardo

[HarlemHeat37]

LOL Wizards kicking themselves..

[Obstructed_View]

I want to hear Evans say the word "Ludicrith".

[timvp]

Rubio and Curry makes a good amount of sense. Maybe Rubio and Hill.

[Spursfan092120]

Does Rubio falling to the Wolves mean the 18th pick is now up for availability? :)
You can damn sure bet Pop and RC are finding that out right now.

[symple19]

you guys all have a hard-on for Rubio - he's not ready yet

[Libri]

Ok, Pistol Pete is going fifth.

[EricB]

The Maloofs want to take the team to Vegas. It's not in their interest to generate excitement right now.


:lol

This reminds me of the little vacation me and some buddies took to the Palms last september when I got there talking to the manager asking him if the Maloofs would like to move the team here

"Gavin and joe already have a jersey stitched up, they are just waiting for the commish to take his head out of his ass"

:lol

[Obstructed_View]

Stuart Scott should know how to pronouce guys' names before he hosts a draft special.

[benefactor]

C'mon Wolves...give us that pick.

[HarlemHeat37]

Rubio and Curry would be nice IMO..

[Spursfan092120]

I want to hear Evans say the word "Ludicrith".
T1rZBxn3Zx8

[timvp]

T'Wolves gotta be damn happy with Rubio falling to 5.

[ajballer4]

It would be amazing if we could get the 18th for cheapnow

[loveforthegame]

Minnesota will go for Rubio with the 5th for sure.

[TheProfessor]

you guys all have a hard-on for Rubio - he's not ready yet
No he's not. But if you're rebuilding a franchise and trying to get your fanbase energized, he's an appealing pick.

[Spursfan092120]

Stuart Scott should know how to pronouce guys' names before he hosts a draft special.
Stuart Scott doesn't know his ass from a hole in the wall when it comes to basketball.

[Marcus Bryant]

Rubio and his MILF mom.

[Scola]

Rubio gets taken at 5.

[Spursfan092120]

There he goes.

[Spursfan092120]

Rubio and his MILF mom.
Well...she's only like 30 something.

[robert1886]

looks like they got exactly who they wanted all along without moving up to 2

[Texas_Ranger]

Here goes the overrated kid.

[Bukefal]

rubio at minnesota :) not much what i expected

[timvp]

Rubio would have been pissed to go 6th since he needs as much money as possible to buyout his Spain contract.

[Scola]

How tall is Stern btw.

[Dex]

I just realized the new Spurs hat I got is the Draft Day hat.

You're all welcome to this useless information.

[Blackjack]

I liked the idea of Evans and Curry together for the T-Wolves, but I guess they got their guy.

[Obstructed_View]

Stuart Scott doesn't know his ass from a hole in the wall when it comes to basketball.

We should have had a vBookie on how long it takes him to start talking about Kobe and Lebron during the draft.

[EricB]

I bet Minnesota was SHOCKED Rubio fell to them at 5.

[Spursfan092120]

Rubio would have been pissed to go 6th since he needs as much money as possible to buyout his Spain contract.
That's probably why Minny picked him at 5..they want him to be able to do it too..lol

[timvp]

Rubio already a better passer than CP3 and DWill? :rolleyes

[EricB]

We should have had a vBookie on how long it takes him to start talking about Kobe and Lebron during the draft.

Too late, brought up going against Kobe in the Olympics :lol

[Spursfan092120]

Rubio is Maravich-esque....but with no jumpshot...so not near as good.

[timvp]

I'd go with Hill to give Rubio a finisher. But I'd guess they go with Curry to replace Foye.

[EricB]

Rubio already a better passer than CP3 and DWill? :rolleyes


A Gretzky like feel.

This kid is getting wayyyy too much hype wayyyy too early.

[ajballer4]

Rubio already a better passer than CP3 and DWill? :rolleyes

No way. Maybe D-Will but no way CP3

[Obstructed_View]

That flashy shit won't work for long in the NBA. How many fast breaks are you going to get with Al Jefferson?

[toki9]

How tall is Stern btw.

i think he's about 5'4", 5'5"...i ran into him on the streets once and was amazed at his height (lack thereof)...

[Spursfan092120]

Wow...72% gave Minny an A for that pick.

[Texas_Ranger]

Well passing is the only thing he knows.

[TheProfessor]

Rubio already a better passer than CP3 and DWill? :rolleyes
He's an incredible passer for playing at his age in the second best league in the world. But yeah, those are silly comparisons.

[Bukefal]

babyface rubio

[EricB]

Ricky Rubio, Jessica Simpson's long lost brother?!

[timvp]

Kermit meets Speedy.

[Obstructed_View]

Too late, brought up going against Kobe in the Olympics :lol

I must have missed that. :lol

I was actually typing as fast as I could for fear he'd bring it up before I could submit the post.

[Dex]

"I'm Ricky Rubio!"

He talks like the Foreign Guys Who Know English from Family Guy.

[Spursfan092120]

LOL...Stuart is a complete idiot...Maravich AVERAGED 44 points a game...God..why does this guy even talk?

[benefactor]

At least Mark has an ounce of sense...

[robert1886]

he got picked for his potential

[Blackjack]

Rubio and Curry makes a good amount of sense. Maybe Rubio and Hill.

Too small defensively.

I think the Wolves would have been better off with Evans and Curry, because Curry would be able to play more at the 2-guard with Evans size and skill set.

[symple19]

No he's not. But if you're rebuilding a franchise and trying to get your fanbase energized, he's an appealing pick.

you mean perpetual rebuilding? Imagine this little boy trying to guard Parker, CP3, or Derrick Rose??? LOL. Can you say "zone" whenever he's in the game?

[Libri]

I wonder if Rubio likes the cold weather.

[HarlemHeat37]

Great pick for Minnesota..they fill a need and bring some relevancy and attention to their up and coming team..

I'd go with Curry next..

[Obstructed_View]

Did Mark Jackson just say that Pistol Pete "got it done at every level"?

[EricB]

I must have missed that. :lol

I was actually typing as fast as I could for fear he'd bring it up before I could submit the post.


"Ricky Rubio last year at 17 years of age in the Olympics going against Kobe Bryant"

Winner winner chicken dinner :lmao

[timvp]

Rubio and Curry would be the weakest backcourt in NBA history.

[mookie2001]

why all the hate for rubio?

i hope its because hes european and not because yall think hes overrated or all hype
dont believe everything you hear, every year theres one guy who everyone adopts as their own bust pick

i'll say hes going to be a badass in a few years

[EricB]

Did Mark Jackson just say that Pistol Pete "got it done at every level"?


and that the Germans bombed pearl harbor.

[benefactor]

Flynn?

[HarlemHeat37]

Flynn?!..wow..trade coming up..

[timvp]

Two point guards?

Must be a trade.

[loveforthegame]

Wow. They went with Flynn over Curry.

GS will snag Curry now.

[Spursfan092120]

Did Mark Jackson just say that Pistol Pete "got it done at every level"?
he was great at every level...never won a title at any level though, so I guess that's a double edged sword.

[bigdog]

WTF??? there has to be a trade in the works. Why would they pick TWO PG's?

[robert1886]

what the hell....2 pgs back to back

[EricB]

Rubio and Curry would be the weakest backcourt in NBA history.

You thought manu had big games against Minnesota in the past....

whew.

[Bukefal]

Flynnnnnn

[ajballer4]

Yeah definite trade

[PBEEZY]

rubio will demand a trade in 2 or 3 years...spanish people hate the cold

[Obstructed_View]

I'm just making fun of him because he talks like Jose Jimeniz and looks like he came straight from the set of Hannah Montana.

[EricB]

Red flag red flag...

[Spursfan092120]

Two point guards?

Must be a trade.
I don't know..they just got rid of Foye and Miller...could be a legit pick...and Minny was really high on Flynn.

[TheProfessor]

Trade bait.

[coyotes_geek]

trade makes sense, but who? probably rubio. more predraft buzz about teams wanting to move up to get him.

[EricB]

I'm just making fun of him because he talks like Jose Jimeniz and looks like he came straight from the set of Hannah Montana.

He looks like Jessica Simpson.

[timvp]

Let me edit what I said.

Rubio and Flynn would be the weakest backcourt of all-time.

[HarlemHeat37]

I'm guessing they package Love with one of Rubio/Flynn and make a big splash..

Love is very highly regarded around the NBA after his rookie year, and Rubio has a lot of hype..they can get a good deal..

[mookie2001]

i think he's about 5'4", 5'5"...i ran into him on the streets once and was amazed at his height (lack thereof)...so flynn is about 5-6?

[Scola]

two pgs, who do they keep? Rubio?

[EricB]

Rubio to the Spurs for Mason, Bonner, and a couple of space heaters..... :stirpot:

[Spursmania]

Trade coming baby.

[Blackjack]

Milwaukee trading up for Flynn?

[Spursfan092120]

How loud does NY boo when GS picks Curry?

[Obstructed_View]

he was great at every level...never won a title at any level though, so I guess that's a double edged sword.

Yeah, his teams didn't like him and their records were horrible. Great ability to get his own numbers at the expense of everything else. That's hardly "getting it done."

[EricB]

I'm guessing they package Love with one of Rubio/Flynn and make a big splash..

Love is very highly regarded around the NBA after his rookie year, and Rubio has a lot of hype..they can get a good deal..

Memphis wanted the 5,6 and Love for the 2nd....

[symple19]

Stash Rubio back in Europe - Flynn is MUCH better - His performances in the Big-East tourney (and NCAAs) were memorable. Can really run a team

[Spursfan092120]

Rubio to the Spurs for Mason, Bonner, and a couple of space heaters..... :stirpot:
:lmao:lmao

[EricB]

Yeah, his teams didn't like him and their records were horrible. Great ability to get his own numbers at the expense of everything else. That's hardly "getting it done."

Sounds like Ricky Davis.

[Obstructed_View]

Are there Spurs fans that seriously want Rubio? Does he rebound and block shots?

[loveforthegame]

I'm hoping GS goes with Hill but knowing Nelson they'll pick another guard.

DX reports:


8:10

Jonny Flynn surprisingly went 6th, and now the T'Wolves just drafted two point guards. They must have a trade in place, but its not with the Knicks, since they don't seem to know what is going on.

Where will Flynn or Rubio end up? And will Jordan Hill still go 7th?

[urunobili]

Trade on the works by Minny for sure...

[coyotes_geek]

the knicks not know what's going on? no way!

[Obstructed_View]

Sounds like Ricky Davis.

At least you didn't say "sounds like Drew Gooden". :lol

[Behrooz24]

fag rofl

[Blackjack]

Will Steph make it past G.S., or will the commissioner get covered with a gizz shower from Knicks fans???

[biziofromdowntown]

Rubio will be back in Spain.

[Obstructed_View]

We have the first draft pick to go third person on Mark J.

[Spursfan092120]

Yeah, his teams didn't like him and their records were horrible. Great ability to get his own numbers at the expense of everything else. That's hardly "getting it done."
Well..their records weren't exactly horrible...he did good for a couple of years in Boston...and his teammates only hated him because of what the Atlanta FO did. His New Orleans teammates liked him. Atlanta hated him because they were contenders at the time, and the owner was more worried about money, so they threw him in there and said they were the "New Hawks." A lot of the players wondered aloud "I didn't know the old Hawks were bad." That front office REALLY screwed him over. If Boston would have drafted him, and teached him more of a team game, he could have been the best of all time.

[EricB]

Are there Spurs fans that seriously want Rubio? Does he rebound and block shots?

No, just having some fun.

I wouldn't turn him down.

I don't see any rebounders and shot blockers unfortunately here though...

[timvp]

Somewhere McHale is scoffing at what the T'Wolves are doing.

[ajballer4]

Ahh flynn is gonna be really good i think

[HarlemHeat37]

Thabeet for Rubio package for talent, and saving Memphis some $?..

[Libri]

I'm hoping GS goes with Hill but knowing Nelson they'll pick another guard.

DX reports:

Yup, someone who likes to run and gun.

[EricB]

crawford for Speedy and Acie law finally made official

[Dr. Gonzo]

Drafting two point guards with the #5 and #6 picks sounds about right to me.

[Spursfan092120]

NY boos begin..lol

[coyotes_geek]

Lololololol!!!!!!

[bigdog]

and New york Knick fans around the world just got extremely pissed.

[loveforthegame]

LOL. GS strikes again with another guard. Oh well.

[Behrooz24]

LMAO!!!!! NY lmao

[PBEEZY]

lol knicks fans