Official 2010 NBA Draft Day Thread

[timvp]

Draft starting to get interesting . . .

[SpursTillTheEnd]

detriot pistons select Britney griner

[admiralsnackbar]

I find it hilarious that Chad Ford says TP or Hill is gone by Thursday yet is talking about who the Spurs will pick at #20. lol

He's a clown. Speaking of, Yahoo has us drafting Jan Vesely, who dropped out in April.

[lefty]

detriot pistons select Britney griner
Monroe

[Libri]

So far no shake up.

[DPG21920]

I can't believe that Monroe is going to go 7th....No one had him that high until recently, correct?

[TheProfessor]

he's a clown. Speaking of, yahoo has us drafting jan vesely, who dropped out in april.
C.I.A. Pop!

[ffadicted]

WojYahooNBA

The Pistons have decided to draft Georgetown's Greg Monroe with 7th pick, league source says.

Do people actually get paid to break these news 5 minutes early? For fucks sake I got into the wrong business

[DPG21920]

Please let a good small forward fall to the Spurs.

[lefty]

Expected

[scottspurs]

Nice pick for the pistons

[ElNono]

So, did we sell/trade our pick yet?

[angelbelow]

didnt jay say cousins was the most skilled

[Mel_13]

I can't believe that Monroe is going to go 7th....No one had him that high until recently, correct?


http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Greg-Monroe-1109/mock-draft-history/

[crc21209]

I can't believe that Monroe is going to go 7th....No one had him that high until recently, correct?

Bilas just called him the "most-skilled big man in the draft." Interesting...

[scottspurs]

Aminu next

[bigdog]

I hope Xavier Henry falls.

[Booharv]

So? He can pass, dribble, shoot the open jumper, face-up, play with his back to the basket, and block shots. He can contribute immediately..

The stats against picking older players are pretty convincing. Udoh was playing against guys 5 years younger than he was. Plus he's still pretty raw offensively.

[lefty]

Aminu - LAC

Davis - Utah

Babbit - Indiana

Patterson - NOH

[dbestpro]

draftexpress is 7 for 7. They picked Aminu to go next.

[DPG21920]

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Greg-Monroe-1109/mock-draft-history/

Hmmm, I thought it was not the consensus though. Maybe I was wrong...

[angelbelow]

Surprised that he didn't force a buyout. Just retired and left 12M on the table.

yea true, or i would have expected him just to pull an horry and go on vacation until the playoffs again.

[crc21209]

Please let a good small forward fall to the Spurs.

I think Damion James is a perfect combo big 3/4 guy for the Spurs. He is a pretty damn good defensive player/rebounder and has an alright offensive game.

[ElNono]

I miss the sound of the vuvuzelas in the background... :lol

[TheProfessor]

draftexpress is 7 for 7. They picked Aminu to go next.
Woj just confirmed that.

[Spurs Brazil]

RT @SpearsNBAYahoo: NBA source tells Y! Clippers taking Al-Farouq Aminu
less than a minute ago via web

[blkroadrunners]

lol JVG

[Spurs Brazil]

I miss the sound of the vuvuzelas in the background... :lol

:lol

[dbestpro]

I want tall players. The more tall players Pop has the harder it is for him to run small ball.

[MannyIsGod]

I miss the sound of the vuvuzelas in the background... :lol

:lmao

That would be so amazing to hear at the draft.

[benefactor]

Clips will take Aminu according to Spears.

[scottspurs]

i don't think we have another reach until Memphis at 12

[MannyIsGod]

I'm convinced NBA GMs are just using draftxpress mock as a cheat sheet.

[Dex]

Gottamn this S goes slow.

[ace3g]

NBA source tells Y! Clippers taking Al-Farouq Aminu

[crc21209]

Aminu - LAC

Davis - Utah

Babbit - Indiana

Patterson - NOH

Utah taking a black guy? Say it aint so...:lol

[scottspurs]

Ed Davis next to Utah

[smrattler]

Nice glasses!

[Dex]

The Twit knows all!

[ffadicted]

lol @ Lefty just copying draft express and bragging about it

[Juanobili]

Urkel to the Clippers

[NewJerSpur]

Kid looks kind of like Danny Manning.

[smrattler]

Mars Blackmon has really grown!


http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv170/mjbay2000/01AirJordan/AJ04/AJ04Mars/mars_blackmon.jpg

[TheProfessor]

Glasses secondhand from Spike Lee...

[lefty]

lol @ Lefty just copying draft express and bragging about it
Draft what?

[NewJerSpur]

Mars Blackmon has really grown!

:lol:rollin

[scottspurs]

about an hour til the spurs draft

[ffadicted]

Man, look at those glasses, so BA
"They have smart dudes" :lol

[crc21209]

Aminu sounds pretty dorky..:lol..."Did I doooooo thaaaaat?"

[angelbelow]

lol this guy sounds funny

[Spurs Brazil]

Oklahoma City still trying to move into the Top 10, and there's debate whether Sam Presti wants Gordon Hayward or Cole Aldrich, sources say.

http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA

[DPG21920]

He looks like Paul Pierce.

[ace3g]

Jazz selecting Gordon Hayward with ninth pick, source tells Y!

[Shastafarian]

SpearsNBAYahoo

Jazz selecting Gordon Hayward with ninth pick, source tells Y!

[TheProfessor]

Woj has got Utah with Hayward at 9. They did end up getting a white guy :lol

[angelbelow]

stuart scott is fucking horrible

[NewJerSpur]

Still no real wheeling or dealing going down, hmmmm.

[Spurs Brazil]

RT @SpearsNBAYahoo: Jazz selecting Gordon Hayward with ninth pick, source tells Y!

[Libri]

They said that Aminu is a descendant from kings. King James is not going to like this.

[Mel_13]

Jazz selecting Gordon Hayward with ninth pick, source tells Y!

I was figuring Aldrich, but Hayward works.

[timvp]

Can the Jazz avoid picking Babbitt?

[Shastafarian]

Am I in the minority in thinking Hayward is not worth a lottery pick?

[Dex]

Amazed Ebanks is still on the board. :lol

[scottspurs]

Jazz selecting Gordon Hayward with ninth pick, source tells Y!

:wow

[ffadicted]

Jazz selecting Gordon Hayward with ninth pick, source tells Y!

lol they would select the single whitest guy in the entire draft

[Mel_13]

Am I in the minority in thinking Hayward is not worth a lottery pick?

You're definitely not alone.

[crc21209]

Woj has got Utah with Hayward at 9. They did end up getting a white guy :lol

:lol Draft express finally wrong now. I knew the Jazz wouldnt get Ed Davis! He's black! :lol

[Borosai]

Once you go white...

[lefty]

A white guy? :lmao

[Sisk]

Jazz remain white.

[MavDynasty]

LOL a white guy

[Thompson]

Wow Utah. Always bet on white.

[angelbelow]

alittle bit of a reach?

[TheProfessor]

Am I in the minority in thinking Hayward is not worth a lottery pick?
No you are not.

[Juanobili]

Anddd the Jazz get whiter haha

[Stump]

Typical

[benefactor]

Wow...that's a real reach on Hayward. But hey, he's white.

[DBMethos]

The Pacers must be pissed!

[Das Texan]

I'm shocked.


The Jazz took a white guy.

[scottspurs]

Ed Davis to Pacers then

[crc21209]

Am I in the minority in thinking Hayward is not worth a lottery pick?

I'm with ya...

[DesignatedT]

Hahaha heyward. Can't stay away from the white kids

[hsxvvd]

Go Whitey!

[Shastafarian]

No you are not.

I would be if I lived in Salt Lake City.

[Chieflion]

That is one SF gone!

[timvp]

Can the Jazz avoid picking Babbitt?

Or Hayward.

Jazz just being the Jazz.

[benefactor]

lol everyone saying the same thing.

[Shastafarian]

If you're gonna take a white guy, why not take Babbitt or even Aldrich? Both will be better than this guy.

[ffadicted]

Babbitt > Hayward

[dbestpro]

maybe that means they will not resign Korver.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

yall trippin gordon aint white he got a hood pass thats my nigga

[TheProfessor]

I would have taken the superior white boy in Babbitt.

[Libri]

I wonder if there is any chance Stanley Robinson gets picked before the Spurs, to shake things up a bit.

[crc21209]

The Jazz would select the white janitor in the room if he were the only white guy in a room full of black players in the draft room...:lol

[scottspurs]

Babbitt, Henry, Anderson, and George all still available.

[The Truth #6]

He already knows Jeff Hornacek's barber. He'll fit right in.

[benefactor]

Nice timing on the Mariotti troll. :tu

[silverblk mystix]

spurs should trade HILL/Bonner to the pacers for their pick

[smrattler]

Ok, Hayward, add another 6 inches on his nose, with the number 20 jersey... and the way he moves on the court, the step back jumper ,etc.

Like a poor man's Manu look-alike.

[Taking it to the Hole]

White Guys Can't Jump!!!

[lefty]

Hayward: " shit "

[NewJerSpur]

The old-school Jazz logo on the cap.

[TheProfessor]

maybe that means they will not resign Korver.
Hayward's not all that good of a shooter, particularly from outside.

[Gino2882]

Kind of surprising pick by the Jazz. Hopefully this pushes Babbitt down.

[TimDunkem]

This guy grew 7 inches in one year? Holy fuck.

[Shastafarian]

Oh hey let's go over to Heather Cox for another story no one cares about! Heather...

[kobyz]

poor man Ginobili

[ffadicted]

Holy shit his sister is uuuuuuugly lol

[TheProfessor]

AH! Gordon Hayward with a wig!

[angelbelow]

lol sharing a minivan

[DPG21920]

First iffy reach in the draft up to this point....

[lefty]

So who is taking Hayward's sister to the prom ?

[Juanobili]

This guy grew 7 inches in one year? Holy fuck.

is that possible? lol

[benefactor]

Whitey number two will go at 10.

[Shastafarian]

How is ESPN as big as it is? Their on-air talent and general production is awful. Does anyone here WANT to see interviews with mothers and sisters?

[DPG21920]

Utah usually drafts pretty well, so we will see.

[Sigz]

lol Van Gundy.

[ace3g]

Pacers picking Babbitt, only makes sense (White Guy)

[TheProfessor]

Whitey number two will go at 10.
Oh man, two awkward white boys in a row? It's too much to hope for.

[ElNono]

Laugh all you want, but Sloan will have whitey clicking...

[DPG21920]

If they announce "we have a trade", Spurs fans will shit themselves.

[Shastafarian]

Paul George

[MannyIsGod]

Boooooo

[crc21209]

Pacers took George...

[TIMMYD!]

Paul George taken by Indiana.

[angelbelow]

awwwwwwww man.

[DPG21920]

Granger gone?

[Biggems]

Fuck you Indiana....die you Hoosier bitches

[Juanobili]

No surprise


we're halfway there! :P

[benefactor]

Wow...surprising. Good pick for Indy though.

[Thompson]

$#*%! George is gone.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

there booing paul george wtf? watch him turn out to be the next reggie miller

[Dex]

Did Stern really need to have "Paul George" written down on paper?

[loveforthegame]

Not what I expected. Interesting.

[DBMethos]

Booo.........

[ace3g]

damn you Pacers

[TheProfessor]

George over Davis? That smells of drafting need over talent after Hayward dropped off the board...

[benefactor]

Granger gone?
They were talking about playing them together.

[Taking it to the Hole]

There goes George and along with it ...our SF hopes.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Interesting pick by the Pacers. Where is Granger going then?

[Mel_13]

Did Stern really need to have "Paul George" written down on paper?

:lol

[DPG21920]

They were talking about playing them together.

Interesting. I keep hearing they think he is a SG, but I am not sure.

[Thompson]

Well, how far will Babbitt fall now? Anyone think we have a shot (should we take him)?

[scottspurs]

Davis slipping

[timtonymanu]

Wow... good pick Indiana.

[benefactor]

George over Davis? That smells of drafting need over talent after Hayward dropped off the board...
Davis is going to the Hornets. You can almost book it.

[tdunk21]

there goes paul george

[TheProfessor]

Well, how far will Babbitt fall now? Anyone think we have a shot (should we take him)?
Not that far, though there's a sliver of a chance we can trade up for him now.

[Ocotillo]

Picked for the Spurs for a yet to be announced trade?

[NewJerSpur]

Halfway there.

[TheProfessor]

Davis is going to the Hornets. You can almost book it.
Interesting choice between him and Patterson, their presumed pick from what I had read.

[DPG21920]

These next 5 picks will be huge in determining who is left for the Spurs...

[Shastafarian]

WojYahooNBA

New Orleans is choosing between Patrick Patterson and Xavier Henry at No. 11, source says.

11 seems high for Henry

[dbestpro]

was George selected for the Spurs?

[benefactor]

Not that far, though there's a sliver of a chance we can trade up for him now.
:tu

I wonder how much further he will fall before they hit the phones?

[scottspurs]

Davis, Patterson, or Aldrich slips to Spurs then thats the pick

[Mel_13]

So does Tony for Murphy, Rush and the #10 look better to anyone?:stirpot:

[TheProfessor]

Woj has Hornets picking between Patterson and Henry...

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

New Orleans is choosing between Patrick Patterson and Xavier Henry at No. 11, source says.

[scottspurs]

so does tony for murphy, rush and the #10 look better to anyone?:stirpot:

no

[Gino2882]

Babbitt would certainly be interesting. Very good scorer from the 3 spot.

[benefactor]

Henry at 11? Pretty big reach.

[Chieflion]

I wanted Paul George! Pacers, screw you upside down.

[TIMMYD!]

New Orleans takes Aldrich.

[Shastafarian]

Whoops! Wojo was wrong

[stxspurs]

Woj wrong!

[DBMethos]

LOL Woj

[DPG21920]

WojYahooNBA

New Orleans is choosing between Patrick Patterson and Xavier Henry at No. 11, source says.

11 seems high for Henry

Whorenot

[TheProfessor]

And everyone was wrong - Aldrich. Babbitt might keep slipping here, time to make a move.

[scottspurs]

Yahoo losing its touch

[ffadicted]

Wow, rearry NO??

[crc21209]

WojYahooNBA

New Orleans is choosing between Patrick Patterson and Xavier Henry at No. 11, source says.

11 seems high for Henry

That lying ass piece of crap Woj...:lol. They picked Aldrich..

[benefactor]

Wow...all of us missed on that one.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

If they announce "we have a trade", Spurs fans will shit themselves.

Have we EVER traded up on draft day? C'mon now! :lol

[SpursTillTheEnd]

who remembers when uni shut down cole

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski WojYahooNBA

The Hornets have selected Cole Aldrich and will trade him to Oklahoma City as part of a deal, source tells Y! Sports.

[dbestpro]

ostertag's son just got drafted.

[Shastafarian]

WojYahooNBA

The Hornets have selected Cole Aldrich and will trade him to Oklahoma City as part of a deal, source tells Y! Sports.

[DPG21920]

Come on Babbit!!!!!!!!!!!! Fall, Fall, Falllllllllllll.

If Babbit falls, and the Spurs pass on him, I will throw up.

[Shastafarian]

That's who OKC wanted? Really? Wonder what they gave up.

[Spurs Brazil]

The Hornets have selected Cole Aldrich and will trade him to Oklahoma City as part of a deal, source tells Y! Sports

[TheProfessor]

Adrian Wojnarowski WojYahooNBA

The Hornets have selected Cole Aldrich and will trade him to Oklahoma City as part of a deal, source tells Y! Sports.
:wow Great news for the Thunder if true, he'll fill his role well. Not exceptional, but they just need someone who can step in sooner rather than later.

[benefactor]

Trade coming.

[timvp]

Ed Davis slippin'.

[Thompson]

If you think there's a good chance of some good players slipping, trade up now before the other team figures out how valuable their pick is.

[DPG21920]

Why wait and not announce the deal?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Terrible pick by the Hornets - how many stiffs do they want in that front court?

[TheProfessor]

And for Christ's sake, Spurs, get Babbitt! If they end up saying they tried to move up and Babbitt drops past 15, I will be pissed.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

cole is a g, i had us picking ed davis but i changed to that vcu dude

[dbestpro]

Aldrich can help Mullens pass out water to the rest of the Thunder.

[ffadicted]

Adrian Wojnarowski WojYahooNBA

The Hornets have selected Cole Aldrich and will trade him to Oklahoma City as part of a deal, source tells Y! Sports.

Ok, this makes sense now. LOL @ Cole being super happy about playing with CP3.

Damn, Thundah making some moves

[crc21209]

Aldrich and Peterson to OKC for the 18th and 21st picks of New Orleans...

[Cant_Be_Faded]

i hope everyone's warroom is like Henry? pfff fuck that guy

[timvp]

Aldrich for 18 and 21?

[Shastafarian]

NOLA picking in front of the Spurs now at 18 according to Bucher

[DPG21920]

For the 18th and 21st pick. Hmmmmmmmmm.

[angelbelow]

hmm interesting

[Mel_13]

Aldrich plus MoPete for the 18 and 21

[ace3g]

I bet that was for if they face the Lakers, need a bigger center

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

The Hornets have selected Cole Aldrich and will trade him to Oklahoma City as part of a deal, source tells Y! Sports

Now that makes more sense. Who will OKC send out though...?

[Spurs Brazil]

:lol JVG

[Shastafarian]

Twitter is crashing so hard :lol

[ElNono]

The Hornets will send Mo Peterson and rights to Cole Aldrich to OKC for the 18th and 21st picks, source tells Y! Sports.

[timvp]

Keep dropping Henry and Babbitt.

Thanks.

[ElNono]

Woj saving face... :lol

[bigdog]

uhhhh......Presti pulls off another deal while NO gets 2 picks...hmmm

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

The Hornets will send Mo Peterson and rights to Cole Aldrich to OKC for the 18th and 21st picks, source tells Y! Sports.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

From Chad Ford:


Aldrich is going to OKC along with Mo Peterson for 18 and 21.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

The Hornets will send Mo Peterson and rights to Cole Aldrich to OKC for the 18th and 21st picks, source tells Y! Sports.

[angelbelow]

hahah funny realgm fuck up:

08:40 PM: RUMOR: Wojnarowski will be traded to the Thunder, according to Yahoo. Ric Bucher reports that Morris Peterson will also be sent to Oklahoma City with the 18th and 21st picks going to New Orleans.

Read more: http://www.realgm.com/?1277426581601#ixzz0royBuMXm

[crc21209]

Fuck there goes Henry...

[timvp]

Damn.

[scottspurs]

Rudy Gay must be gone

[ffadicted]

Fucking laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame

[DPG21920]

Now that makes more sense. Who will OKC send out though...?

No one. They are absorbing Mo's salary to save NO money.

[stxspurs]

zav-e-ay!

[Shastafarian]

Later Rudy

[Libri]

Xavier gone

[DBMethos]

Another one bites the dust

[ace3g]

chadfordinsider

The Hornets-Thunder trade is a good one for the Hornets. Saves them $6.2 million next year & gets them under the luxury tax. Save CP3!

[DPG21920]

Oil Well.

[TheProfessor]

Wasn't too high on Henry personally, so I'm ok with this. I'd prefer he went after Patterson to ensure Babbitt kept sliding though....

[smrattler]

08:40 PM: RUMOR: Wojnarowski will be traded to the Thunder, according to Yahoo.



Wonder what position he'll play.

[crc21209]

Fuck it lets go get Rudy Gay now...:tu

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

The Spurs have a player targeted for No. 20, and they'll trade down if he's gone, sources tell Y! Sports.

[benefactor]

Spurs will trade down if targeted player is gone.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Xavier was exactly what the Spurs need in every possible way. Now that he's gone, the miracle is dead, and everyone is on SpursTalk to watch us

1) trade the pick away for nothing

2) pick a nobody that will never even join the summer league team

[Shastafarian]

I'd almost prefer Stephen A Smith to Stuart Scott. At least he brings cheezdoodles

[dbestpro]

Davis looks like the logical pick for Toronto.

[DPG21920]

Also, :lol at CP3 "as long as we are committed to winning, I want to stay in NO".

Salary dump!

[angelbelow]

Keep dropping Henry and Babbitt.

Thanks.

Henry... damn it

[TheProfessor]

Woj: The Spurs have a player targeted for No. 20, and they'll trade down if he's gone, sources tell Y! Sports.

[benefactor]

Toronto will take Ed Davis.

[timvp]

Babbit, Davis and Patterson would be nice.

[jiggy_55]

WojYahooNBA

The Spurs have a player targeted for No. 20, and they'll trade down if he's gone, sources tell Y! Sports.

[cd98]

Money on us trading down.

[Shastafarian]

WojYahooNBA

The Spurs have a player targeted for No. 20, and they'll trade down if he's gone, sources tell Y! Sports.

I think everyone figured that. The Spurs are snobs when it comes to draft picks. No idea who it is.

[rascal]

WojYahooNBA

The Spurs have a player targeted for No. 20, and they'll trade down if he's gone, sources tell Y! Sports.

This is not looking good.

[angelbelow]

I'd almost prefer Stephen A Smith to Stuart Scott. At least he brings cheezdoodles

yup i agree. scott is fucking terrible.

[DPG21920]

Spurs about to trade out. Please get an actual player and not some b.s. second rounder that does nothing for us.

[TheProfessor]

Anyone else think the Spurs put that out there to attract offers?

[benefactor]

Givony and Wojo are on different pages. lol.

[crc21209]

I wonder who the Spurs have targeted...

[024]

i'm excited.

[timvp]

WojYahooNBA

The Spurs have a player targeted for No. 20, and they'll trade down if he's gone, sources tell Y! Sports.

Typical.

[scottspurs]

Ed Davis, Luke Babbitt, and James Anderson need to keep slipping

[ffadicted]

I wonder who the spurs targetted player is.... Anderson? Williams? Babbitt??

[Cant_Be_Faded]

No chance RC Buford takes a chance with drafting someone whose last name rhymes with an animal people kill by the thousands every month

[angelbelow]

Woj: The Spurs have a player targeted for No. 20, and they'll trade down if he's gone, sources tell Y! Sports.

hmm very interesting..

[ace3g]

chadfordinsider

Is Xavier Henry the Rudy Gay replacement plan? Grizz were devastated that Pacers took Paul George.