Official 2010 NBA Draft Day Thread

[Thompson]

A question of etiquette: will Anderson be allowed to wear 23, which is what Gee currently wears, or will he be forced to pick something else?

That's assuming we keep Gee of course. Either way, if Splitter wears 22 we'll have 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 on the team.

[Shastafarian]

I like Trevor Booker and taking him that high makes sense for an idiot like David Kahn

fify

[benefactor]

I guess we were overrating Whiteside and Alabi :lol
There were always early second round material. I have no idea why any team would lock up guaranteed money on either one.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Come on someone pick Damion James.

I'm feeling really bad for this guy.

He could have been drafted higher than this after his freshman year.

[DrSteffo]

The team still needs another good big.

and a 3 with a pulse/heart/balls

[pad300]

How? What are his weaknesses?


He doesn't have a position. He can't shoot well enough to play at 3 and he can't survive in the post.

Not so much a problem on the offensive end, there he's a bit of a mismatch. But I can't see him guarding an NBA wing who's faster than Szerbiak, and I can't see him covering a decent big - say Scola...

[DPG21920]

Lets hope this turns out better than the Jack McClinton pick. I perfectly understand the pick and he fills a role (hopefully).

[Thompson]

chadfordinsider

The Blazers were the source of the misinformation that was out there about Williams. KP talked me out of putting him at 22 in my mock.

Then you should be fired for not doing your job chad.

[TheProfessor]

If only there had been a great rebounding SF available when we drafted. Oh, wait....
Doesn't seem like anyone's chomping at the bit to get James at this point.

[dbestpro]

imagine the meltdown if we had took Booker.

[scottspurs]

Congrads to James

[VBM]

Lol @ disappointed Hawks fans...

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Yeah!!!!! Kick ass

Good luck James. You finally got your payday.

[angelbelow]

there goes james

[Shastafarian]

This has to be a trade right?

[SpursTillTheEnd]

there go my boy damien he has great d and can rebound

[EJFischer]

Come on someone pick Damion James.

I'm feeling really bad for this guy.

He could have been drafted higher than this after his freshman year.

No! Now everyone needs to say terrible things about Damion James. He's overrated! Don't take him! Let him fall to 49!

[tomtom]

A question of etiquette: will Anderson be allowed to wear 23, which is what Gee currently wears, or will he be forced to pick something else?

That's assuming we keep Gee of course. Either way, if Splitter wears 22 we'll have 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 on the team.

I'm sure they'll keep Gee, he played great at the end of the season. Best of all the projects imo

[TimDunkem]

http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/516508504/me_edit_normal.JPG (http://twitter.com/ArtGarcia_NBA) ArtGarcia_NBA (http://twitter.com/ArtGarcia_NBA)
Spurs GM RC Buford said Damien James didn't work out much last 4-5 due to injury, causing him to fall. RC thought he would go higher.

[dbestpro]

James reminds me of Kersey.

[Killakobe81]

Great pick by Spurs!!! (As usual)
I think you start Manu and Tony make Anderson your 6th man


And trade Hill to the Lakers for Sasha, Luke or Brown (pick one) plus a future 2nd rounder ... LMAO

Seriously though last 2 drafts great work by Spurs ...

[mexicanjunior]

Love the Anderson pick...

[pad300]

I'd say starting SF is where we need to improve, especially defensively. We need another lockdown guy to make the system work. Where can we find one of those?

Sign Dominic Mcguire maybe? He'd probably be quite doable for the LLE...

[DPG21920]

Minny all over the place.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

No! Now everyone needs to say terrible things about Damion James. He's overrated! Don't take him! Let him fall to 49!

Fuck that. I respect Damion, he tried his best, and Barnes put him in a position to fail. I wanted him to get a 1st round payday. He deserved it. Just did not want us to pick him at 20.

[EJFischer]

No! Now everyone needs to say terrible things about Damion James. He's overrated! Don't take him! Let him fall to 49!

:(

[RobSM64]

Lmao stuart scott, Quincy "Pointdexter"

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski WojYahooNBA

Damion James will go to the Nets in a trade, league source says.

[Shastafarian]

Scott called him "Poindexter" :rollin:rollin:rollin

[Killakobe81]

The lack of meltdown is fun. :) :tu While I wanted a 3, I really understand this pick quite a bit. With Mason and possibly Bonner gone, Spurs seriously needed outside shooting, and there's not much on the market at LLE level. So, they get one of the better SG shooters in the draft. Good stuff. :toast

Agree ... great pick unless you can unload RJ ...

[Shastafarian]

This has to be a trade right?


Adrian Wojnarowski WojYahooNBA

Damion James will go to the Nets in a trade, league source says.

Boom.

[lefty]

NBA Comparison: Nick Anderson/Daequan Cook

Strengths: Prolific scoring swingman in a wiry 6-6 frame ... Highly efficient offensive game (46% FG for his college career) ... Lights out shooter with textbook form and high release ... Possesses boundless range with no deterioration in accuracy from distance (38.4%) ... Has no conscious, even in the face of repeated misses ... Extremely effective in catch-and-shoot situations, with his feet set and ready to fire ... Always squares his body to the rim with great balance and elevation on his jumper. Shoots well off the dribble when driving to his left ... Likes to take a jump stop just inside the paint for a little right-handed floater. Uses his vertical to quickly elevate over defenders inside. Has the ability to hang and adjust his shot mid-leap ... He's increased his aggression taking the ball to the basket ... Attempted 3.2 FT as a freshman, 4.7 as a sophomore and 7.2 through ten game as a junior (86%) ... Not afraid to take smaller defenders into the post ... Boasts an incredible wingspan ... Provides an incredible boost on the boards where he hits the offensive glass hard (5 rpg, 2 offensive) ... Has the skill set of a lockdown defender with his lateral quickness, length and dedication to the defensive side of the ball ... Was asked to take on an enhanced leadership role by coach Ford, and has responded commendably.
Weaknesses: Lack of ball handling skills really constricts his game ... He is not comfortable creating offense for himself or teammates ... Appears hesitant with the ball in his hands with a lack of ingenuity ... Despite his athletic gifts, does not look "smooth" when forced to make a basketball move ... Drives to the basket are predominantly to his left ... Unable to change directions with the rock ... Dribbles with his head down ... Turnovers (2 per game for his career) and offensive fouls have been a problem ... Not a particularly adept passer (1.3 ast per game) ... His basketball IQ needs work ... He's a natural shooter, but not a natural basketball player ... Could certainly stand to add some bulk, which would aid his ball handling woes ... Knocked off balance too easily on drives ... Despite improved aggression, still spends too much time floating around the perimeter, especially in crunch time. Needs to augment his mid-range game.
Notes: Has some oddball statistical games early in the 2009-2010 season, with a 15 rebound game vs. Seattle and a 5 block game vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Was selected to the USA team at the World University Games where he averaged 7 pts and 2 rebounds in 12 minutes per game.

Adam Ganeles 12/19/09


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[DPG21920]

Is Pondexter still on the board?

[EJFischer]

Fuck that. I respect Damion, he tried his best, and Barnes put him in a position to fail. I wanted him to get a 1st round payday. He deserved it. Just did not want us to pick him at 20.

He is going to play rings around Anderson. Mark my words. This will be seen as a missed opportunity. Hopefully Splitter will keep us from caring.

[angelbelow]

could spurs still target Nemanja Bjelica with their 49th? or is he gone by then?

[SpursTillTheEnd]

Fuck that. I respect Damion, he tried his best, and Barnes put him in a position to fail. I wanted him to get a 1st round payday. He deserved it. Just did not want us to pick him at 20.
nigga dont blame barnes blame that ballhog as nigga jordan hamilton

[Shastafarian]

Are you his boyfriend or something?

[Brazil]

Is Pondexter still on the board?
yes

[kbrury]

Now get a project big or a draft-and-stash in the second round and this will be a successful draft.

Jerome Jordan please!

[TheProfessor]

He is going to play rings around Anderson.
Calm down, homer.

[Thompson]

On the nbadraft.net website, they give Anderson a 9 out of 10 defensively. Are they wrong, or is James a very capable defender?

[Seventyniner]

If Bilas had Anderson as his 10th best player in the whole draft, why did he drop so far?

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

Nets struck a deal to get the Hawks pick at No. 24, and grab Texas forward Damion James. Hawks get Nets' picks at 27 and 31, source says.

[TheProfessor]

On the nbadraft.net website, they give Anderson a 9 out of 10 defensively. Are they wrong, or is James a very capable defender?
I suspect that's more on defensive potential rather than current ability and, as always, defer to DX on such matters.

[benefactor]

Jones is a nice addition for the Grizzlies young core.

[Spurs Brazil]

WojYahooNBA
Nets struck a deal to get the Hawks pick at No. 24, and grab Texas forward Damion James. Hawks get Nets' picks at 27 and 31, source says.
less than 20 seconds ago via web

[Cant_Be_Faded]

nigga dont blame barnes blame that ballhog as nigga jordan hamilton

Nigga I watched every game and while I will never deny Jordan Hamilton is a ballhog, I figure Jordan Hamilton is yet another reason Barnes sucks.

You can't run an offense through Damion James, he is Robin not Superman.

And if you're going to completely lose the respect of your team and your players keep doing what you tell them NOT to do, then, yes, I blame Barnes.
Nigga.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

If Anderson can catch on quickly to the Spurs system, and show solid skills defensively, I wonder if they'd start him with Parker and then let Manu and Hill come off the bench together.

[Shastafarian]

WojYahooNBA

Nets struck a deal to get the Hawks pick at No. 24, and grab Texas forward Damion James. Hawks get Nets' picks at 27 and 31, source says.

Seems like a good deal for Atlanta.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

He is going to play rings around Anderson. Mark my words. This will be seen as a missed opportunity. Hopefully Splitter will keep us from caring.

Mark my fucking words, I've watched every college game he's ever played.... the man cannot dribble, cannot score unless its off his offensive rebounds, does not have the lateral quickness to defend SG's or the lankiness to defend SF's.

He's basically a tinier Blair.
Would have been a horrible fit for us.

[ace3g]

manuginobili

Our new teammate is James Anderson, from OK St. Shooting Guard. Welcome to the Spurs, man!

[scottspurs]

I think there are still some good prospects for round 2

[TheProfessor]

If Anderson can catch on quickly to the Spurs system, and show solid skills defensively, I wonder if they'd start him with Parker and then let Manu and Hill come off the bench together.
That would be ideal, but his learning curve will be steep coming into this system. Also, the defensive transition will take some time.

[kbrury]

On the nbadraft.net website, they give Anderson a 9 out of 10 defensively. Are they wrong, or is James a very capable defender?

They are wrong but I also think that his "questionable" defense is being blown out of proportion by others. As long as he is put in to defend 2s or smalls 3s I think he can be decent.

DX a year ago said he was a decent defender but their latest evaluations said that he was below average. I'm thinking that he regressed on defense because he was pretty much the entire offense for OKST.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

The Hornets will select Quincy Pondexter with the 26th pick, league source says.

[TheProfessor]

Oh, and by the way - Daniel Orton? Hassan Whiteside? Where are these guys bottoming out?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

the system doesn't work anymore. It is time to adjust to the personal on the team and not try to put guys into past roles of other players.

The system doesn't work because we don't have a lockdown perimeter guy any more, which exposes Tim's slowing legs. Give him perimeter cover again and that might change things.

[edgar]

manuginobili

Our new teammate is James Anderson, from OK St. Shooting Guard. Welcome to the Spurs, man!

Is Manu tryng to be the popular guy around the locker room? Better yet is he the Team Guest Welcomer?

[Booharv]

Not so much a problem on the offensive end, there he's a bit of a mismatch. But I can't see him guarding an NBA wing who's faster than Szerbiak, and I can't see him covering a decent big - say Scola...

James shot like 37% from 3 the last three years plus he's improved massively there tbh. He's definitely has enough athleticism to play the 3 imo. Sczerbiak comparison is pure hyperbole.

[scottspurs]

I'm a huge Texas fan and there is no way I would of picked James over Anderson. James can't play the 3 or the 4.

[lefty]

Durant :lmao

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

He is going to play rings around Anderson. Mark my words. This will be seen as a missed opportunity. Hopefully Splitter will keep us from caring.

LOL, talk about an orange and white homer.

[benefactor]

Pondexter....:depressed

[Brazil]

okc with pondexter

[DPG21920]

Hornets get Pondexter in the trade. Makes sense with Mo out.

[lefty]

Durant looks pissed

[Shastafarian]

Oh, and by the way - Daniel Orton? Hassan Whiteside? Where are these guys bottoming out?

Orton sucks. Not sure about Whiteside. Dude has a 7'7 wingspan. That's gotta get you into the first round right?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

James shot like 37% from 3 the last three years plus he's improved massively there tbh. He's definitely has enough athleticism to play the 3 imo. Lol Sczerbiak comparison is pure hyperbole.

James has improved year after year. The problem is he was always and is still a tweener.

He has not made good enough strides in his shooting (spot up or off the dribble) to anywhere near an NBA level. He has improved catch and shoot but still not to an NBA acceptable level or range.

He has made next to zero improvement in his dribbling.

He can be a decent change-of-pace role player, to get out there, rough people up, and get some rebounds, but we already have that. And he's taller. His name is DeJuan Blair.

[NewJerSpur]

If Anderson can catch on quickly to the Spurs system, and show solid skills defensively, I wonder if they'd start him with Parker and then let Manu and Hill come off the bench together.

Not sure of Anderson's ability, but it wouldn't be a bad idea in terms of keeping Manu's handling/playmaking skills on the court with the 2nd unit and freeing up George to do more of what he is naturally inclined to do on offense: score, off the ball.

[TheProfessor]

Orton sucks. Not sure about Whiteside. Dude has a 7'7 wingspan. That's gotta get you into the first round right?
At this point, who knows. At least the guys who are sliding deserve to slide this year.

[Booharv]

Holy shit did Van Gundy just call Rod Thorn outstanding? He has one of the worst draft records in history. MJ was like 30 years ago.

[Seventyniner]

Not sure of Anderson's ability, but it wouldn't be a bad idea in terms of keeping Manu's handling/playmaking skills on the court with the 2nd unit and freeing up George to do more of what he is naturally inclined to do on offense: score, off the ball.

Yup, have him play Rip Hamilton's role in Detroit. If you want him to score, run him off screen after screen after screen.

[Seventyniner]

Holy shit did Van Gundy just call Rod Thorn outstanding? He has one of the worst draft records in history. MJ was like 30 years ago.

Wow, it really has been 26 years since Jordan was drafted. It doesn't seem like that long ago...

[objective]

Holy shit did Van Gundy just call Rod Thorn outstanding? He has one of the worst draft records in history. MJ was like 30 years ago.

not just the draft, he's the guy who gave Carter and Jefferson their brutally stupid contracts.

[angelbelow]

haha fuck i hope espn doesnt draft coverage next year, or at least replace scott like they replaced steve a

[tomtom]

Fucking suck! Aldrich's gonna suck ass. Can tell Durant liked Pondexter

[timtonymanu]

Stuart Scott is such a Lebron homer.

[ace3g]

spurs

Spurs GM R.C. Buford discusses the No. 20 pick James Anderson: http://bit.ly/9W3Tjg

[ace3g]

spurs

Spurs GM R.C. Buford discusses the No. 20 pick James Anderson: http://bit.ly/9W3Tjg

[benefactor]

Whiteside and Alabi will be a good value early in the second.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

Memphis will select Maryland's Greivis Vasquez with the 28th pick, source tells Marc Spears.

[NewJerSpur]

Yup, have him play Rip Hamilton's role in Detroit. If you want him to score, run him off screen after screen after screen.

George can slash as well and the rapid development of his jumper (particular his ability to pull-up), but I think he's proven that he's smart in moving without the ball and positioning himself for high percentage baskets. Playing him with Manu would be great in that regard.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Yup, have him play Rip Hamilton's role in Detroit. If you want him to score, run him off screen after screen after screen.

You don't even have to do that. Stick him in Bowen's old spot in the corner to shoot the three when teams double on Tim or Tony.

[smrattler]

I love how wingspan is a talent worth picking in NBA drafts.

[ace3g]

lol Barry checking his twitter

[ace3g]

no way he just all of a sudden made that prediction

[angelbelow]

Wow, it really has been 26 years since Jordan was drafted. It doesn't seem like that long ago...

haha

[Booharv]

I love how wingspan is a talent worth picking in NBA drafts.

Muhammed Saer Sene 7'9 wingspan lol

[Killakobe81]

Stuart Scott is such a Lebron homer.

He is but not just Lebron, Cp3 as well ...

He is this close to being the next Ahmad "my main man" Rashad ...

I hate announcers that dyckryde players ...even Kobe.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

THIS JUST IN:


Magic Johnson arranges for John Wall to be traded to the Lakers for Adam Morrison. Supposed rumors of Xavier Henry for Sasha Vujacic in the works.

[NewJerSpur]

haha fuck i hope espn doesnt draft coverage next year, or at least replace scott like they replaced steve a

Football and baseball ESPN can do, basketball is far from their strong-suit. Got to leave work like this to TNT but I'm not sure when's the next time they'll get the rites to the draft.

[TIMMYD!]

Good for Vasquez.

[angelbelow]

thanks for the rc comments

[TheProfessor]

Looking like declaring was a pretty shitty decision for Orton.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Looking like declaring was a pretty shitty decision for Orton.

You don't understand how much I love when that happens.

[Killakobe81]

Surprised Lakers didnt trade to get Vasquez ...

He would of been a HUGE hit with our "rioting fan-base" LOL

Much love to our Hispanic Laker fans ...

Vasquez is a gamer but i think he is 2nd round pick in a stronger draft ...

[smrattler]

Muhammed Saer Sene 7'9 wingspan lol

Isn't he playing in Eastern Europe somewhere next year?

I'm 5'10", if I had a 7'9" wingspan, I bet I'd get drafted tonight.

[benefactor]

Orton sneaks in at 29.

[TheProfessor]

You don't understand how much I love when that happens.
:lol And right when I type that, the Magic take him as their third center :toast

Well, it's some guaranteed money, at least.

[Shastafarian]

lol Orton

Must Improve: Everything

[angelbelow]

orton off the board.

[benefactor]

Mavericks are going to pick up Jones from Memphis per DX.

[Seventyniner]

Someone asked RC if the Spurs had considered a big, and RC said that he "likes the (Spurs) stable of bigs"; does that include Splitter?

[benefactor]

Dallas with another combo guard? How many do the Mavs need?

[TheProfessor]

Wow, he looks like a headcase just filming a television spot. Not a good sign.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Someone asked RC if the Spurs had considered a big, and RC said that he "likes the (Spurs) stable of bigs"; does that include Splitter?

Obviously that quote means he is including Splitter.

But I say fuck his opinion until Splitter is officially signed and here.

Tired of this team getting fucked by those draft-and-stash euros.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

The Wolves will select Marquette's Lazar Hayward with No. 30, league source says.

[NewJerSpur]

Someone asked RC if the Spurs had considered a big, and RC said that he "likes the (Spurs) stable of bigs"; does that include Splitter?

I believe it does.

[TheProfessor]

Woj saying Lazar Hayward (huh?) gets taken at 30, so Whiteside's out of the first round.

[Booharv]

James has improved year after year. The problem is he was always and is still a tweener.

He has not made good enough strides in his shooting (spot up or off the dribble) to anywhere near an NBA level. He has improved catch and shoot but still not to an NBA acceptable level or range.

He has made next to zero improvement in his dribbling.

He can be a decent change-of-pace role player, to get out there, rough people up, and get some rebounds, but we already have that. And he's taller. His name is DeJuan Blair.

I'm an unabashed fan of his as a role player 7th man type tbh. I like him because I think he can guard the small ball fours like Rashard Lewis, Jamison etc and still rebound. Tbh all he has to do is is hit spot up jumpers and get some putbacks if he were a Spur which I think can probably shoot well enough to do imo. Tbh despite his improved 3 point percentage he did miss some wide open jumpers. He has pretty good hops though. The difference imo is that other people think it's a weakness that he's a not true 3 or 4 I think its more of a versatility thing in that can play either depending on who he has to guard.

[Booharv]

He definitely's not an impressive ballhandler though.

[benefactor]

Whiteside and Alabi should disappear right away in the second.

[pad300]

Woj saying Lazar Hayward (huh?) gets taken at 30, so Whiteside's out of the first round.

First Booker and then Hayward? The Wolves going WAY off the reservation...

[TheProfessor]

Whiteside and Alabi should disappear right away in the second.
Holy crap, I totally forgot about Alabi! :lol That's too bad, seems to be a hell of a character guy.

[alchemist]

Someone asked RC if the Spurs had considered a big, and RC said that he "likes the (Spurs) stable of bigs"; does that include Splitter?
:wow

I'm hoping this smiley :smokin doesn't represent what's going on in the "war room"

:lol

[timtonymanu]

It's hard to believe Stan and Jeff are brothers. They look nothing alike.

[angelbelow]

I believe it does.

yea me too, its a good sign that hes confident about our bigs

[pad300]

Could Whiteside possibly fall to within trade up range for us in the 2nd round? If not, I would still consider locking up Tyler Smith with the 2nd rounder...

[The Btown Spur]

RC on the pick:
http://www.nba.com/spurs/multimedia/100624_buford.html

[ace3g]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

As just noted by @DraftExpress, Dallas indeed paid maximum $3 million to purchase 25th pick from Grizz to draft Dominique Jones

[timtonymanu]

So the T-Wolves are getting Lazar Hayward?

[Shastafarian]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

As just noted by @DraftExpress, Dallas indeed paid maximum $3 million to purchase 25th pick from Grizz to draft Dominique Jones

:rollin:rollin:rollin

[pad300]

Marc Stein STEIN_LINE_HQ

As just noted by @DraftExpress, Dallas indeed paid maximum $3 million to purchase 25th pick from Grizz to draft Dominique Jones


:rollin:rollin:rollin

Dunno, might turn out to be quite the good investment.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

It's hard to believe Stan and Jeff are brothers. They look nothing alike.

Stan looks like a sleazy porn star from the 80's who plays a detective in something maybe called Private Dicks 4.

Jeff looks like a little baby who kept looking like a baby as he got older.

[angelbelow]

there goes pliess

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

He definitely's not an impressive ballhandler though.

Not a very good defender either.

[TheProfessor]

Oklahoma City buying Pleiss's rights.

Seriously though, he's playing in a junior high gymnasium.

[TheProfessor]

EDIT - Double post.

[Spurologist]

wtf Fran? that German looks slow as fuck......and i'm drunk

[JustinJDW]

C: Tiago Splitter - Antonio McDyess - Ian Mahinmi
PF: Tim Duncan - Dejuan Blair
SF: Richard Jefferson - Malik Hairston
SG: George Hill - Manu Ginobili - James Anderson
PG: Tony Parker - Garrett Temple

:huh

[Shastafarian]

Dunno, might turn out to be quite the good investment.

Someone will have to confirm but won't they have to pay the $3 million PLUS his salary?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

only asking this cuz the thread got deleted

can someone quote what duncan228's take on the anderson pick is?

[TheProfessor]

Pittman over Whiteside and Alabi. Wow.

[murpjf88]

only asking this cuz the thread got deleted

can someone quote what duncan228's take on the anderson pick is?

It was moved to the college sports forum probably so nobody would see it.

[benefactor]

Wow, Pittman early in the second over Alabi or Whiteside.

[Spurologist]

anderson kid looks like a balla.....what's the verdict?

[Stump]

Pittman over Whiteside and Alabi. Wow.
Bad pick.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Who the fuck is the guy the Heat chose?

[scottspurs]

the little general. 5O

[pad300]

Someone will have to confirm but won't they have to pay the $3 million PLUS his salary?

They will indeed have to pay the $3 Million, but that doesn't count towards salary cap, and the salary. Still could be a good investment if Jones reaches the high end of his potential. A Stater level player on a #25 rookie contract could save you something like $10 million over 4 seasons plus lux tax. (assuming something like a $4 million/year contract for an equivalent starter...).

[Spurologist]

the lil general sound a lot better when druuuuuuuunk. :tu

[Shastafarian]

That's the thing. You're paying $4 million for the 25th pick in a weak draft.

[TIMMYD!]

:lol

The crowd just broke out in a Jeff Van Gundy chant.

[benefactor]

Yet another front line player for the Kings.

[loveforthegame]

Great pick by the Kings but another center?

[TheProfessor]

Cousins and Whiteside? Sacramento putting together a good draft as far as value's concerned.

[ace3g]

C: Tiago Splitter - Antonio McDyess - Ian Mahinmi
PF: Tim Duncan - Dejuan Blair
SF: Richard Jefferson - Malik Hairston
SG: George Hill - Manu Ginobili - James Anderson
PG: Tony Parker - Garrett Temple

:huh

if the Spurs got one more SF/shooter I wouldn't mind that roster

[NewJerSpur]

It seems that each prospect Sacramento drafted knew they were going to get drafted by the Kings, LOL. That's the 2nd guy breaking out the lavender that they've chosen.

[scottspurs]

Alabi should be going soon

[4RINGS]

sEXY dEXY TO THE HEAT

[TheProfessor]

Pritchard's last pick? The end of an era.

[angelbelow]

and there goes whiteside

[kromediablo]

wow the mavs buuying their way in the draft!!

[Thompson]

Even though people here seem to think Hill is more of a 2 than a 1, don't you think with that roster he'll see more time as the backup point (more so than Temple) with Anderson and Ginobili at the shooting guard position?

[scottspurs]

Still some pretty decent players available for the spurs second pick

[Ocotillo]

Memphis trading with a division rival?

[kobyz]

great pick again by the Blazers, they have great draft

[Booharv]

Not a very good defender either.

You and Cant_be_faded seem to be ignoring all this guy's positives. Rebounding is the one stat that translates best from college to the pros.

2015 forum at this point anyway.

I don't suppose it would sway anyone that John Hollinger's super high-tech secret statistical formula/translated stats rated him as the 12th best player in the draft?

http://espn.go.com/blog/TrueHoop/post/_/id/16880/revisiting-draft-rater

[TheProfessor]

They took our Serbian!

[scottspurs]

They took our Serbian!

Spurs worked him out and didn't like him according to Yahoo

[TheProfessor]

Spurs worked him out and didn't like him according to Yahoo
Didn't like him in the first round, second round may have been a different story.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

The Pistons will select guard Terrico White with the 36th pick, source says.

[outmap]

There's still Jerome Jordan, Artsiom Parakhouski and Hamady N'Diaye.

[angelbelow]

Bjelica off the table. he probably wont come for a few seasons anyways.

[Ocotillo]

Still on the board:

Alabi
Varnado
Hobson
Richards
Jordan

[Cant_Be_Faded]

You and Cant_be_faded seem to be ignoring all this guy's positives. Rebounding is the one stat that translates best from college to the pros.

2015 forum at this point anyway.

I don't suppose it would sway anyone that John Hollinger's super high-tech secret statistical formula/translated stats rated him as the 12th best player in the draft?

http://espn.go.com/blog/TrueHoop/post/_/id/16880/revisiting-draft-rater


Dude if you look at the NBA from a realistic TODAY standpoint.

You have to beat the Lakers to get out of the West to the finals.

follow me?

They are the tallest team in the league

follow me?

history shows you can only get away with so many undersized rebounders

follow me?

We already have one, that's really really good

follow me?

You just admitted James' strength was rebounding. Welcome to 2007. He offers no other advantage at this stage in his development.

What do you not understand about him being a bad fit for the Spurs?


This isn't a video game dude, Anderson was the perfect reasonable pick.

[scottspurs]

There's still Jerome Jordan, Artsiom Parakhouski and Hamady N'Diaye.

Also Solomon Alabi

[NewJerSpur]

Even though people here seem to think Hill is more of a 2 than a 1, don't you think with that roster he'll see more time as the backup point (more so than Temple) with Anderson and Ginobili at the shooting guard position?

Manu and Tony will be the primary ballhandlers/playmakers/runners on the floor when they are on the court, which likely won't be at the same time. Regardless of what the players accompanying them are deemed they are the most established at that role which their teammates will generally feed off of. Hill is more adept at looking for his own offense and roaming the court for scoring opportunities than he is setting up others, though he may still be given a shot. Imo, you play to those strengths to help the improve the offense.

[Thompson]

What's the name of the guard from Southern Miss? I wonder if we'll get him.

[Booharv]

Dude if you look at the NBA from a realistic TODAY standpoint.

You have to beat the Lakers to get out of the West to the finals.

follow me?

They are the tallest team in the league

follow me?

history shows you can only get away with so many undersized rebounders

follow me?

We already have one, that's really really good

follow me?

You just admitted James' strength was rebounding. Welcome to 2007. He offers no other advantage at this stage in his development.

What do you not understand about him being a bad fit for the Spurs?


This isn't a video game dude, Anderson was the perfect reasonable pick.

omg calm down. Lets save this for the 2015 forum. tbh if I'm right he'll be Jerome Dudley/Ryan Gomes anyway so it will be nothing to brag about. The Hollinger thing was clearly a joke anyway.

[angelbelow]

lol they love adam silver

[scottspurs]

Hobson gone dang. Alabi hanging in there

[spursjustice]

What's up with Donatas? Why is no one picking him?

[scottspurs]

What's up with Donatas? Why is no one picking him?

He pulled out of the draft

[scottspurs]

Rautins to the Knicks is hilarious

[slick'81]

damn 39 still a bit of a ways to go for 49

[Cant_Be_Faded]

omg calm down. Lets save this for the 2015 forum. tbh if I'm right he'll be Jerome Dudley/Ryan Gomes anyway so it will be nothing to brag about. The Hollinger thing was clearly a joke anyway.

I'm just saying I know James but to begin with, it was a moot point cuz the Spurs FO is so bad ass they would have never even considered him.


I think we will be pleased with the 2010 Big 12 Player Of the Year.

[Stump]

lol they love adam silver
Why? I don't get it.

[scottspurs]

Ebanks, Alabi, Varnado, and stephenson still there off the top of my head

[Shastafarian]

:lol

What a horrible pick. Rautins wasn't even in DX's mock draft.

[angelbelow]

lmao knicks fans

[TheProfessor]

LMAO Landry Fields!

[benefactor]

Thank you Knicks.

Lots of good big prospects still out there. Stay tuned.

[Shastafarian]

:lmao

[Veterinarian]

Dude if you look at the NBA from a realistic TODAY standpoint.

You have to beat the Lakers to get out of the West to the finals.

follow me?

They are the tallest team in the league

follow me?

history shows you can only get away with so many undersized rebounders

follow me?

We already have one, that's really really good

follow me?

You just admitted James' strength was rebounding. Welcome to 2007. He offers no other advantage at this stage in his development.

What do you not understand about him being a bad fit for the Spurs?


This isn't a video game dude, Anderson was the perfect reasonable pick.

Bad comparison between James and Blair. Blair is a 5 maybe a 4/5 but he's too slow to guard most modern 4s. James is a 3/4. Plus teams who build themselves to beat one team (Shaq-Cavs to cover Orlando) often shoot themselves in the foot when they have to play someone else. They have Splitter to play against LAL, James would be a solid 3/4 swing to put in their rotation.

[TheProfessor]

Why? I don't get it.
Because he isn't David Stern.

[timvp]

Bunch of project bigs dropping.

[angelbelow]

next please

[scottspurs]

Also Samardo Samuels, Parakhouski, and Jerome Jordan

[Thompson]

Alabi's probably the top remaining project big, but how do y'all rank the rest?

[tdunk21]

alabi

[Spurologist]

:lmao

must suck being a knicks fan

[DrSteffo]

Knicks LOL

[TimDunkem]

J. Jordan, Varnado, or Alabi plz. Don't care which.

[tdunk21]

alabi, varnado still on the board

[timtonymanu]

What are the chances that our pick is gonna be during commercial?

[Shastafarian]

What about Stanley Robinson at 49? I think that would be great value assuming he's still there.

[spursjustice]

He pulled out of the draft

That explains a lot. Thanks :)

[SpursTillTheEnd]

please varnado please fall to the spurs

[jesterbobman]

I'd be fine with Stan Robinson at this point. Either one of the SF's (Robinson, Ebanks etc), or a Big(Alabi, etc)

[tdunk21]

fuck miami.....varnado gone

[Spurologist]

http://www.dailythunder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/alabi.jpg

ALABI ALABI ALABI

[benefactor]

Wow...I forgot about Robinson. He would be a great value at 49 if he falls that far.

[noles1983]

my boy Alabi still in there, that would be nice

[jesterbobman]

Miami all about the role playing bigs.

[Spurologist]

good to see Butler get drafted.....after his stock fell

[kobyz]

i'm afraid Lakers would made a steal, they always draft great!

[ffadicted]

Stanley Robinson falling to the spurs perhaps??

[benefactor]

Nice pick in Butler. I think he has the most upside of any of the second round picks.

[tdunk21]

robinson, alabi, ebanks...one of these is fine

[angelbelow]

Wow...I forgot about Robinson. He would be a great value at 49 if he falls that far.

thats true..

[scottspurs]

Samardo Samuels
Stanley Robinson
Solomon Alabi
Jerome Jordan
Art Parakhouski
Gani Lawal
Willie Warren
Tiny Gallon
Ryan Richards

All these players would be nice pickups at #49 and are still available

Also nice to see Butler get drafted, sucks what happened to him

[DrSteffo]

oh no i had Anderson/Varnado in the competition so im a loser as usual. was hoping we could get him

[Ocotillo]

Watch the Lakers scoop up Alabi.

[SpursTillTheEnd]

fuckkkkkkkkkk miami no, come on Jerome Jordan or Alabi or Robinson

[ace3g]

if Miami trades Beasley and has all that cap space crazy

[noles1983]

Watch the Lakers scoop up Alabi.

damn you that better not have jinxed it. anywhere but to those cunts

[benefactor]

Watch the Lakers scoop up Alabi.
They should. They desperately need depth at C.

[scottspurs]

If lakers get Alabi i will be sick

[slick'81]

lol here come the fuckers

[angelbelow]

Nice pick in Butler. I think he has the most upside of any of the second round picks.

is he healthy or is he still recovering from that knee injury?

[slick'81]

damn thunder are active

[benefactor]

is he healthy or is he still recovering from that knee injury?
He won't make it back for the SL, but he says he will be ready when training camp starts.

[noles1983]

whew!

[Shastafarian]

Ftl

[tdunk21]

fakers pick ebanks

[Spurologist]

Lakers add another athlete

[scottspurs]

better Ebanks than another big for the lakers

[benefactor]

Ebanks? Lakers really needed a big.

lol Bynum

[Veterinarian]

Watch the Lakers scoop up Alabi.

They already have Mbenga. Duplicating talents imo.

[benefactor]

It's looking like the Spurs might wind up with a really nice prospect with this pick after all. :tu

[kobyz]

Lakers got the guy i wanted for us, fuck!! Devin Ebanks is great defender

[scottspurs]

Samardo Samuels
Stanley Robinson
Solomon Alabi
Art Parakhouski
Gani Lawal
Willie Warren
Tiny Gallon
Ryan Richards
or the most likely international unknown

Still Available

[ace3g]

chadfordinsider

Bucks take Jerome Jordan at 44. He's big and talented, but his motor doesn't run very high.

[TimDunkem]

Ebanks? Lakers really needed a big.

lol Bynum

Seriously? I know Hymen is fragile, but why not shore up the bench with an athlete in place of Puke Walton?

[dbestpro]

I thought the Lakers would have been better off with Warren.

[benefactor]

Samardo Samuels
Stanley Robinson
Solomon Alabi
Art Parakhouski
Gani Lawal
Willie Warren
Tiny Gallon
Ryan Richards
or the most likely international unknown

Still Available
Brian Zoubek is still out there too.

[benefactor]

With the Spurs picking Anderson, it doesn't make much sense to take Warren.

[kbrury]

Alabi or Robinson!

[scottspurs]

Brian Zoubek is still out there too.

Ehh, maybe but I hate Duke so screw him

[noles1983]

alabi!

[DrSteffo]

Alabi or Robinson!

This!

[ffadicted]

Who the fuck is Leonardo Barbosa :lol

[ace3g]

spurs

Listen to James Anderson's phone interview with the San Antonio media: http://bit.ly/ddAjnN

[Ocotillo]

Alabi or Robinson!

Yup

[TD 21]

Alabi or Robinson might fall to the Spurs. Richards is another option. Hopefully get one of them, sign Novak to fill the long three/small ball four/knockdown three point shooter role, sign Splitter and call it an off season.

[scottspurs]

Samardo Samuels
Stanley Robinson
Solomon Alabi
Art Parakhouski
Willie Warren
Tiny Gallon
Ryan Richards

[Spurologist]

Brian Zoubek is still out there too.

really? I think he's terrible and just took advantage of his height in college

[manufan10]

espn_macmahon (http://twitter.com/espn_macmahon)

Carlisle said Mavs rated Dominique Jones as third-best 2 guard in draft -- better than James Anderson.

[ffadicted]

spurs

Listen to James Anderson's phone interview with the San Antonio media: http://bit.ly/ddAjnN

Yeah, I can't understand shit man lol