2012 NBA Draft Thread

[Darth_Pelican]

What: 2012 NBA draft
When: June 28
Where: Newark, N.J.
Time: 7 ET (ESPN, ESPN3)
Rounds: Two rounds
Consensus Mock Draft:

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/index.html



1. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/noh.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/cle/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/anthony-davis.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/anthony-davis/)
Anthony Davis (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/anthony-davis/)
Kentucky
6-10
Freshman



2. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/cha.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/min/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/thomas-robinson.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/thomas-robinson/)
Thomas
Robinson (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/thomas-robinson/)
Kansas
6-10
Junior



3. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/was.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/uta/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/bradley-beal.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/bradley-beal/)
Bradley
Beal (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/bradley-beal/)
Florida
6-3
Freshman



4. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/cle.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/cle/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/harrison-barnes.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/harrison-barnes/)
Harrison
Barnes (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/harrison-barnes/)
North Carolina
6-8
Sophomore



5. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/sac.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/tor/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/kidd-gilchrist.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/michael-kidd-gilchrist/)
Michael
Kidd-Gilchrist (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/michael-kidd-gilchrist/)
Kentucky
6-7
Freshman



6. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/por.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/was/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/damian-lillard.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/damian-lillard/)
Damian
Lillard (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/damian-lillard/)
Weber State
6-3
Junior



7. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/gsw.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/sac/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/andre-drummond.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/andre-drummond/)
Andre
Drummond (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/andre-drummond/)
UConn
6-11
Freshman



8. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/tor.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/det/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/dion-waiters.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/dion-waiters/)
Dion
Waiters (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/dion-waiters/)
Syracuse
6-4
Sophomore



9. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/det.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/cha/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/austin-rivers.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/austin-rivers/)
Austin
Rivers (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/austin-rivers/)
Duke
6-4
Freshman



10. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/noh.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/teams/noh/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/tyler-zeller.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/tyler-zeller/)
Tyler
Zeller (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/tyler-zeller/)
North Carolina
7-0
Senior



11. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/por.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/gsw/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/john-henson.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/john-henson/)
John
Henson (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/john-henson/)
North Carolina
6-11
Junior



12. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/hou.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/hou/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/jeremy-lamb.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/jeremy-lamb/)
Jeremy
Lamb (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/jeremy-lamb/)
UConn
6-5
Sophomore



13. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/phx.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/phx/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/meyers-leonard.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/meyers-leonard/)
Meyers
Leonard
Illinois
7-0
Sophomore



14. http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/.element/img/1.0/logos/teamlogos_48x48/draft/hou.png (http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/teams/hou/index.html)http://www.nba.com/2012/news/features/06/14/consensus-mock-draft/terrence-ross.jpg (http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/terrence-ross/)

Terrence
(http://www.nba.com/draft/2012/prospects/kendall-marshall/)Ross
Washington
6-7
Sophomore

[Kai]

Very excited about whatever the hell the Rockets are doing.

[Clipper Nation]

Rockets will probably own all 14 of those picks by the end of the night, tbh.....

[baseline bum]

If I'm the Rockets I'd much rather have Terrence Jones or maybe even swing for the fences with Perry Jones. I'm a big Marshall fan, but Dragic is pretty solid at the point already.

[pass1st]

Is Meyers our great white hope this year?

[Edward]

If I'm the Rockets I'd much rather have Terrence Jones or maybe even swing for the fences with Perry Jones. I'm a big Marshall fan, but Dragic is pretty solid at the point already.
The Suns are gonna draft Marshall if he's there at 13.

Kendall Marshall at 13 has "Really retarded pick the Suns will be in love with" written all over it. He's a volume assist point guard the Suns can hype up as a "Classy, unselfish Steve Nash replacement!" the team is gonna build around going forward. It's a horrible pick that's stupid for so many reasons, which is why I'd be surprised if the Suns don't do it.

[OKC Thunderstorm]

Yall bitches wasting time hoping for a miracle trades (Lakers/Rockets), pipe-dream FA signings (Dallas) or the chance to draft scrubs (Sullinger, Drummond, Rivers etc.) when we all know as soon as Lebron and the Heat give us an opening, the chip is ours. Enjoy battling for second or third place losers!!! Anthony Davis is the only player I would even consider trading or third or fourth best player for (Ibaka) ...

[Lincoln]

Sup laka

[Rip-Hamilton32]

No chance Detroit drafts Rivers

[Darth_Pelican]

Source: Bobcats weighing 5 offers

Updated: June 28, 2012, 10:45 AM ET
ESPN.com news services

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- With the NBA draft rapidly approaching, the Charlotte Bobcats (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/cha/charlotte-bobcats) remain undecided on what to do with the No. 2 overall pick.
The Bobcats are sifting through five different trade offers for the pick, a source with direct knowledge of the team's draft plans told ESPN.com's Andy Katz on Thursday.

Charlotte may choose to keep the pick but must decide whether one of the trade offers addresses a more pressing need, according to the source.
Bobcats general manager Rich Cho has stated that it will take "something enticing" for the Bobcats to trade away the pick, although he has not specified what that entails.
Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins and Cho went out of their way at Wednesday's pre-draft news conference to say they're excited about who they might get at No. 2, but the reality is they're still very much open for business.
"We've had a ton of interest from across the league in the second pick," said Higgins, who refused to name any potential trade partners. "We wouldn't be doing our jobs if we didn't listen and find alternative ways to try to help our ballclub."
They did that Tuesday night via trade.
The Bobcats dealt veteran small forward Corey Maggette (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/497/corey-maggette) to the Detroit Pistons (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=det) for shooting guard Ben Gordon (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2381/ben-gordon) and a future first-round draft pick. The first-round pick gives the Bobcats a valuable asset down the road and Gordon gives the team a legitimate outside shooter following a season in which Charlotte finished last in the league in 3-point shooting (29.5 percent).
Gordon is 12th among active NBA players in career 3-point shooting percentage at 40.6 percent. The trade is the first step in a major roster overhaul the next two years.
The Michael Jordan (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/1035/michael-jordan)-owned Bobcats finished with the worst winning percentage (.106) in NBA history this past season and the pressure is on to make good decisions after a variety of poor trades and draft picks in recent years that have left fans disgruntled.
The Bobcats look to change that tide this year.
"We have a lot of cap room this summer and more cap room in 2013," Cho said. "We acquired a really valuable asset with the (Pistons') first-round pick -- especially with the protection involved -- that we can use down the road or in a trade. And we added a scorer and a shooter and consummate professional in Ben that we're excited about."
On the flip side, the loss of Maggette leaves the Bobcats with a gaping hole at the No. 3 spot as Derrick Brown (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3967/derrick-brown) is the only player on the roster who really fits that role.
That doesn't mean the Bobcats will be more inclined to use the No. 2 pick on a small forward, Cho said.
Cho lives by the philosophy of "draft talent and trade for need," meaning the Bobcats could still fill the small forward position in free agency or via trade. Cho's philosophy means the Bobcats will draft "the best player available" regardless of who's on the roster.
Higgins said drafting a small forward simply because that is the team's most glaring need right now would be "shortsighted."
"You have to look at all things considered, and the draft is just the next order of business in terms of building your team," Higgins said. "You also have the ability to trade and free agency is right around the corner where you can upgrade, too."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report

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Sources: Cavs eye wing at No. 4


Updated: June 28, 2012, 12:02 PM ET
By Chad Ford (http://search.espn.go.com/chad-ford/) | ESPN.com


The Cleveland Cavaliers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=cle) are going into Thursday night's draft hoping to land a starting wing with the No. 4 pick to play alongside last year's Rookie of the Year, Kyrie Irving (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/6442/kyrie-irving).
According to sources, the Cavs have narrowed their list down to three players: Florida's Bradley Beal (http://insider.espn.go.com/nbadraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2010&playerId=19658), Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (http://insider.espn.go.com/nbadraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2010&playerId=19651) and North Carolina's Harrison Barnes (http://insider.espn.go.com/nbadraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2010&playerId=19461).
The Cavs covet Beal, but are convinced that the Wizards will select him with the No. 3 pick. They have had discussions about swapping picks with the Bobcats at No. 2 to select Beal, but as of Thursday afternoon, they still didn't have a deal with Charlotte.



If the Cavs stay at No. 4 and Beal is off the board, their front office has been torn between Kidd-Gilchrist and Barnes. While Barnes provides more punch offensively, the Cavs are intrigued by the defensive abilities and leadership qualities of Kidd-Gilchrist. Kidd-Gilchrist and Irving were high school teammates and won a state championship together.

Sources say that as of Thursday, Kidd-Gilchrist had a slight lead over Barnes for the No. 4 pick.
The Cavs have also shown interest in Dion Waiters (http://insider.espn.go.com/nbadraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2010&playerId=19577) and Terrence Ross (http://insider.espn.go.com/nbadraft/draft/tracker/player?draftyear=2010&playerId=19640), but sources say that interest doesn't extend to the No. 4 pick. The Cavs have been trying to acquire another top 10 pick and would consider those players there if they can make a deal.

[VBM]

7Tr798FivP0

[-21-]

I'm liking how the Cavs look if they draft MKG.

[Darth_Pelican]

Sources: Rockets eye No. 5 pick

Updated: June 28, 2012, 4:37 PM ET
By Marc Stein (http://search.espn.go.com/marc-stein/) and Chad Ford (http://search.espn.go.com/chad-ford/) | ESPN.com

Trade talks between the Sacramento Kings (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=sac) and Houston Rockets (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=hou) have intensified in the hours leading up to Thursday night's NBA draft and have put the Rockets in position to acquire the Kings' No. 5 pick if Sacramento elects to trade it, according to sources close to the process.
Sources told ESPN.com the Kings plan to wait as long as possible before committing to the trade to see who falls to them at No. 5. It's believed that Sacramento will walk away from the trade if Kansas' Thomas Robinson is still available after four picks are made.
Yet sources say the Kings, in that scenario, would be walking away from "a lot," suggesting the Rockets have offered even more than the widely reported package of versatile but disgruntled guard Kyle Lowry (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3012/kyle-lowry) and multiple picks later in Thursday's first round. Houston holds the Nos. 12, 16 and 18 picks.



ESPN.com reported earlier this week that UConn center Andre Drummond -- who ranks as the second youngest player in the draft at just 18 -- is the player Houston wants at No. 5. Still unclear, though, is whether the Rockets would be drafting Drummond for themselves or if they want to acquire him to offer to Orlando in Houston's longstanding trade pursuit of Magic center Dwight Howard (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2384/dwight-howard).

As ESPN.com reported Sunday night, Houston has been trying for weeks to acquire multiple top-10 picks to throw at new Magic general manager Rob Hennigan, believing that Hennigan -- after working alongside Oklahoma City Thunder (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=okc) general manager Sam Presti for years -- would consider trading Howard even though he just got to Orlando if he could get two top lottery picks to start rebuilding his new team through the draft.
The Rockets' willingness to trade for Howard -- even without the All-Star center's signature on a contract extension -- is an open secret around the league. Howard has one season left on his Orlando contract after ending a months-long saga about his future by unexpectedly opting in for the 2012-13 campaign in March in conjunction with the NBA's annual trade deadline.
Houston has continued to aggressively pursue Sacramento's pick this week despite indications that Hennigan wants to take one more run at trying to convince Howard to sign an extension before the start of next season. ESPN.com reported earlier Thursday that the Magic have registered their interest in trying to trade for Atlanta's Josh Smith (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2411/josh-smith), who is one of Howard's closest friends and whose arrival in Orlando would presumably impact Howard's willingness to commit there for the long term.
As for Drummond, many scouts believe Drummond has the second highest upside of any player in the draft behind consensus No. 1 overall pick Anthony Davis. The 7-foot, 279-pounder registered an impressive 7-foot-6 wingspan at the NBA draft combine earlier this month. Personnel experts regard Drummond as an elite athlete and shot-blocker who moves laterally especially well, but Drummond's inconsistent play as a freshman -- combined with questions about his passion for the game -- have made it difficult to project exactly where he'll be drafted in the lottery.
The tipoff that the Kings are planning to deal the No. 5 pick has been the handful of players they've brought in for draft workouts who are expected to be drafted in the middle of the first round. Sources say two of those players in particular -- North Carolina's John Henson and St. John's Moe Harkless -- are high on the Kings' draft board.

[Kai]

Thomas isn't falling to 5, I hope the Rockets aren't giving up too much. Drummond scares me.

[djohn2oo8]

Morey should be fired if he trades Parsons.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

As for Drummond, many scouts believe Drummond has the second highest upside of any player in the draft behind consensus No. 1 overall pick Anthony Davis. The 7-foot, 279-pounder registered an impressive 7-foot-6 wingspan at the NBA draft combine earlier this month. Personnel experts regard Drummond as an elite athlete and shot-blocker who moves laterally especially well, but Drummond's inconsistent play as a freshman -- combined with questions about his passion for the game -- have made it difficult to project exactly where he'll be drafted in the lottery.

Hmmm. A Connecticut center with questions about his passion for the game? That sounds alot like http://www.memphisflyer.com/images/blogimages/2009/06/20/1245525881-hasheem-thabeet-cc.jpg

[djohn2oo8]

One more hour...fckin torture :depressed

[djohn2oo8]

David Locke (http://twitter.com/Lockedonsports): Just heard for first time Houston making play for Andrew Bynum and/or Rajon Rondo not only Dwight Howard about 6 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/Lockedonsports/statuses/218475249266724865)

Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html#ixzz1z8Cl1Dys

[Spurtacus]

Cavs offer 4, 24, 33 pick for Bobcats 2, 31

Cavs want Bradley Beal

[Kai]

I'm so excited!

[Jt.ONE]

the draft intro was so..... stupid rofl

[Darth_Pelican]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQYstjMcqMy5_sRW3eERR7nPkBiYArZq joVzkdlstcv5fUdv0PJjn3YCHPOVQ

[Kai]

Rockets pushing for the number 2 pick apparently...

[djohn2oo8]

Andy Katz just said "bulging dicks" on live tv :lol

[Kai]

According to Andy Katz, Sullinger has bulging dicks.

[Kai]

Andy Katz just said "bulging dicks" on live tv :lol

He didn't even blink :lol

[Darth_Pelican]

boo'd out of the arena :lol

[djohn2oo8]

@EMasseyReport: The #Rockets are pursuing Rajon Rondo and Andrew Bynum as well if they aren't able to snag Howard. Boston could like picks.

[Salty]

"thank you for that warm welcome" :lol

[Darth_Pelican]

Stern trolling the crowd

[Kai]

I'd be shocked if Rondo was moved.

[timtonymanu]

rofl Greg Oden

[TE]

David Stern just pissed off all those Knicks fans by bringing up the Heat championship:lol

[VBM]

Calipari chillin'

[Jt.ONE]

AD's watch :lol damn

[VBM]

Not even a hug for ol' Stern.

[Kai]

He'll fit right in in NO

[Seventyniner]

Let the games begin, Charlotte on the clock.

[Darth_Pelican]

his Mom's tattoo :lol

[dbreiden83080]

Hey his Dad doesn't have the unibrow..

Anthony got his ugly from his mom i guess..

[dbreiden83080]

Let the games begin, Charlotte on the clock.

The Bobcats have traded the 2nd pick for Vince Carter and Cash..

[VBM]

Pick is in...

[Lincoln]

:lol

[Kai]

Used the whole clock. Wonder if they're trading it.

[VBM]

ESPN heads shaky tonight

[Darth_Pelican]

wow, unexpected

[Kai]

wtf MKG

[Jt.ONE]

MGK to bobcats? woww

[TheMACHINE]

Mkg

[Darth_Pelican]

MKG is pissed inside

[Salty]

Good pick. He's a good foundation for starting a winning culture.

[Kai]

gotta be

Wahington- Beal
CLE - Robinson

[VBM]

sick block on that reverse layup highlight

[Seventyniner]

I guess Charlotte didn't trade the pick after all. Who would've traded up to 2 to grab MKG?

[Lincoln]

It must suck to go to the bobcats...

[Salty]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Cleveland and Charlotte down to the wire in talks on a deal for the Cavs to move up and get the No. 2 pick.

Cleveland still gonna trade for MKG?

[VBM]

lmao...gif that shit

[Kai]

I hate that they ask these kids these questions just to find out they are getting traded an hour later.

[VBM]

Mike's momma > AD's momma

[djohn2oo8]

lol insightful interview

[DPG21920]

MKG - surprising - I like it.

[Seventyniner]

Beal to Wiz, no surprise.

[VBM]

Jordan Crawford mad right now

[baseline bum]

Glad to see MKG go #2. I thought Charlotte was nuts when you kept hearing about Beal and Robinson there.

[baseline bum]

MKG - surprising - I like it.

I'm not surprised at all. I think he's easily the #2 guy in this draft.

[Kai]

If rumors are true with Sac/Hou, I hope to jebus that Robinson goes here.

[Edward]

Be surprised if Cleveland doesn't pick Barnes.

[Kai]

wtf Cleveland

[VBM]

:lmao

[Seventyniner]

Di:loln Waiters at #4...

No wonder LeBron left.

[Kai]

Fuck shit T Rob falls to Sactown

[Robz4000]

:lol Cleveland

[Edward]

Don't really see how that pick makes sense tbh

[Salty]

Meh. Cleveland wanted a SG I guess. Guess they couldn't get Beal, so Waiters was the next best thing. Still, WTF Cleveland. Definitely would've taken Barnes or Robinson.

[VBM]

Dude will be solid, but think they should have gone bigger

[lefty]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1212916/sternlol.gif

[VBM]

These dudes need to stop talking

[djohn2oo8]

Fuck shit T Rob falls to Sactown

Cleveland is unbelievably retarded.

[Kai]

Was that english?

[Jt.ONE]

dion waiters... wtf :lol CLE

[Salty]

Sacramento's gonna pick Robinson.

[Edward]

:lol if the Kings draft Drummond

Drummond and Cousins would be the twin towers of stupidity

[Kai]

Cleveland is unbelievably retarded.

They are the team that picked Tristan Thompson at #4 last year after all.

[VBM]

doo doo jump sighting

[Kai]

Robinson is going to Sactown, guaranteed.

[VBM]

And damn this dude on the taco bell commercials sounds like a smug sumbitch

[Jt.ONE]

They are the team that picked Tristan Thompson at #4 last year after all.

im wondering why they didnt grab a big man.....

[VBM]

Yeah, they ain't trading that pick now

[Jt.ONE]

there it is.

robinson+cousins in SAC

[Kai]

Of course he's in a custody battle.

[Edward]

Holy shit that's crazy about Robinson's family

[Seventyniner]

So far, 3 no-brainers, one moderate surprise, and one WTF pick. Par for the course.

[Edward]

Of course he's in a custody battle.
:lol not the typical custody battle of an NBA player who was just drafted

He's not liable for any child support.

[VBM]

Hmm, living in Ohio vs. living in Cali. Robinson collects his first W tonight.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Cavs
:lol Three top 5 picks in two years, fucked up two of them
:lol Dan Gilbert
:lol LeBron rang
:lol Kyrie Irving to South Beach

[LkrFan]

there it is.

robinson+cousins in SAC

Evans
Robinson
Cousins

I think they are a 6th or 7th seed next year if they don't play like knuckleheads.

[VBM]

Best interview of the night so far...not that the bar was set that high

Edit: The Robinson interview, not the sister

[Seventyniner]

Please ESPN, never interview a 9-year-old girl again. Seriously.

[Kai]

wtf was that. Bitch might as well have done a puppet show instead of interviewing that girl.

[djohn2oo8]

Hope Toronto bites on Lowry

[VBM]

Evans
Robinson
Cousins

I think they are a 6th or 7th seed next year if they don't play like knuckleheads.

Evans is the one to worry about. Better hope Zeke 2.0 keeps improving.

[Kai]

Portland wants a PG, things went well for them.

[Edward]

Evans
Robinson
Cousins

I think they are a 6th or 7th seed next year if they don't play like knuckleheads.
The fact that Robinson is the only one of those 3 who isn't borderline retarded isn't good tho :lol

The Kings woulda been a playoff team last year if their performance matched their talent level.

[Kai]

Hope Toronto bites on Lowry

Or the Warriors.

[Edward]

Well, Drummond and Barnes are the players in this year's draft with college careers that cost them millions :lol

[Jt.ONE]

RIP lillard's knees

[VBM]

Jonathan Givony ‏@DraftExpress
Thomas Robinson just walked by me. He looks PISSED.

[lefty]

Torn ACL

[LkrFan]

The fact that Robinson is the only one of those 3 who isn't borderline retarded isn't good tho :lol

The Kings woulda been a playoff team last year if their performance matched their talent level.

Borderline retarded? :rollin

[timtonymanu]

Now tlong can flood the forum with Lillard articles.

[Edward]

Yeah Robinson didn't look happy at all.

[VBM]

Barnes up next?

[Kai]

Isn't Disneyland like 6 hours away from Sacramento? :lol

[Bonner4MVPzz]

Now tlong can flood the forum with Lillard articles.

Non-Issue

[Edward]

Isn't Disneyland like 6 hours away from Sacramento? :lol
At least.

That interview with that girl was horrible :lmao

[Jt.ONE]

Yeah Robinson didn't look happy at all.

wonder how pissed he would have been going to CLE

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Neil Olshey still SUCKS at the draft.

[Edward]

:crythe Suns trying to win games cost them Andre Drummond:cry

[Bonner4MVPzz]

Warriors will pick Barnes

[djohn2oo8]

Rivers to Toronto? :lol

[VBM]

Jonathan Givony ‏@DraftExpress
Austin Rivers will be taken right here by Toronto I'm told.

[Edward]

I love how ESPN constantly says Golden State has a great coaching staff because of the Mark Jackson affiliation even though he wasn't any better with Golden State last year than their previous coaches were.

[Kai]

looks like Morey shit the bed.

[djohn2oo8]

looks like Morey shit the bed.
Again. :lol

[Jt.ONE]

wtf TOR?

[Kai]

Drummond to Detroit, no doubt.

[Seventyniner]

Givony wrong about Rivers to TOR. Maybe he was lying about Robinson being pissed?

[TheProfessor]

"He averaged 25 points in the NIT..."

Not exactly a ringing endorsement.

[Darth_Pelican]

:cry first of all I want to thank God because without him I wouldn't be here :cry

[djohn2oo8]

lol Morey

[LkrFan]

Prediction: Pau to the Rockets for Lowry and picks.

[djohn2oo8]

Prediction: Pau to the Rockets for Lowry and picks.
Fuck that.

[djohn2oo8]

Super pisseed Lowry and Martin are still on this team.

[Kai]

Bout time to change the channel, tbh

[Samuel Eto'o]

Drummond at 9, Rivers at 10

[Edward]

A Drummond-Monroe front court could be sick tbh.

Man it would suck to have to go to a Detroit team :lol

[Darth_Pelican]

Hornets take Rivers or Zeller... hmmm

[IronMaxipad]

Have the Lakers picked yet?

oh wait.. :depressed

[Rip-Hamilton32]

Andre mother fucking Drummond couldn't be happier

[LkrFan]

Fuck that.

:lol

[Darth_Pelican]

29% FT? wow that even makes Ben Wallace look good

[djohn2oo8]

If the Rockets pick Meyers Leonard, I'm out.

[Kai]

Drummond: "uhhhh uhhhh uhhhh uhhhh"

[Lincoln]

Love my family and umm love my teammates and umm love the state of Connecticut and uhh hello detroit

[djohn2oo8]

Love my family and umm love my teammates and umm love the state of Connecticut and uhh hello detroit
:lol

[Edward]

So does the Rivers pick mean Eric Gordon isn't getting resigned?

[Edward]

Love my family and umm love my teammates and umm love the state of Connecticut and uhh hello detroit
:lmao

[Jt.ONE]

rivers to NOLA to pair up with davis.

:lol br's rigged nba shtick

[Darth_Pelican]

Doc Rivers will be coaching the Hornets in a couple years

[LkrFan]

Stern is an evil genius. Hornets got Rivers and Davis?

Where you at BR? :toast

[Darth_Pelican]

Stern is an evil genius. Hornets got Rivers and Davis?

Where you at BR? :toast

BR banned himself for 30 days after his wrong prediction in game 4 of the Finals

[VBM]

Stern is an evil genius. Hornets got Rivers and Davis?

Where you at BR? :toast

http://www.reactionface.info/sites/default/files/images/1310650820313.jpg

[Darth_Pelican]

So does the Rivers pick mean Eric Gordon isn't getting resigned?

I think they still intend to sign Gordon. The Okafur and Ariza trade cleared up much cap space.

[LkrFan]

I think Eric Gordon will magically be healthy this year.

[Killakobe81]

Drummond at 9 good pick. Andre at 5 0r > would of been a reach. Drummond and Monroe gives Pistons one of the best potential young front-courts. Nice job by Joe draft fell in to place for them.

Warriors have one of the best 1-2-3 shooters in the game. Steph, Klay and Barnes all have great strokes. I like Barnes but none of the 3 are good defenders. Barnes may be the best and he isnt an top level defender. G-state will have one of the worst defenses in the league ...

Rivers was one of the best HS players and add him to Davis nice foundation for Hornets. I dont see how he and Gordon fit in the same back-court ...however.

[LkrFan]

http://www.reactionface.info/sites/default/files/images/1310650820313.jpg

:rollin

[Killakobe81]

I think Eric Gordon will magically be healthy this year.

That is a bad fit in the backcourt. If Rivers is projected as a starter.

[LkrFan]

BR banned himself for 30 days after his wrong prediction in game 4 of the Finals

:depressed

[lefty]

Lol Gordon

[Pelicans78]

I don't like Rivers as much as Hornets fan. I guess they think he can be a scoring PG with Gordon. He will come off the bench this season.

[DeadlyDynasty]

So who's going 2nd? I got MKG

[lefty]

White + bad knees

[Lincoln]

Cute girl

[Darth_Pelican]

finally a white guy :cry

[Lincoln]

:lmao rockets with all those picks

[Samuel Eto'o]

Finally some attractive family members...

[Edward]

So unless Houston drafts him which I don't see happening, the Suns are gonna be drafting Kendall Marshall :lmao

[Kai]

Well I guess Morey's move up to 12 at least guaranteed a Center left for us. I don't really give a shit right now though. Very, very underwhelming night.

[lefty]

Finally some attractive family members...

:lol

[Lincoln]

Damn he is underweight!

[LkrFan]

:lmao rockets with all those picks

Picks + Lowry to LA for Pau.

[Darth_Pelican]

I don't like Rivers as much as Hornets fan. I guess they think he can be a scoring PG with Gordon. He will come off the bench this season.

Maybe Hornets try and move Jack? Keep Vasquez as backup pg?

[OKC Thunderstorm]

Damn, now tlong will be posting his Blazers crap. I think it is a solid draft but it is portland Leonard & Liliard better get ankle, knee and back insurance.

[TE]

Lol rockets

[Kai]

Apparently we're picking Lamb.

[Edward]

Lamb imo is the right pick

[Pelicans78]

Maybe Hornets try and move Jack? Keep Vasquez as backup pg?

Rivers won't start right away. He has a long way to go to be a starting PG.

[Kai]

Need more lions on our team tbh.

[lefty]

Lol black jeremy lin

[Pelicans78]

Lamb is a good pick.

Rather have him than Rivers.

[Killakobe81]

Lamb, not a bad pick, if they go that route I like him more than Rivers but I hate dukies ... and may be biased.

[Nathan89]

At least everybody is getting a good character guy this year.

[Edward]

Picks I'd like:
Perry Jones III
John Henson

Picks I'd hate:
Kendall Marshall
Jared Sullinger

[Killakobe81]

Lamb is a good pick.

Rather have him than Rivers.

I agree. but w shall see, Rivers was all-world in HS ...

[Kai]

Broussard talking out of his ass per the usual. Rockets never called about Rudy Gay, and he never reported that.

[IronMaxipad]

Thank Jesus :cry

[baseline bum]

Jeremy Lamb gonna be chasing niggas around the Houston strip clubs with bibles. LOL homeschooled faggot.

[LnGrrrR]

Here's hoping Fab falls to the C's... cmon! Legit 7 footer! You can't teach height!

[Killakobe81]

Caracter coaches International? sounds like a nice scam, crappy logo ...Lamb should be able to help them step up their marketing ...

[Lincoln]

Broussard is a faggot half n!gger

[Edward]

Jeremy Lamb gonna be chasing niggas around the Houston strip clubs with bibles. LOL homeschooled faggot.
:lmao

[baseline bum]

No shitty twin in this draft, so tough to predict Phoenix's pick here.

[djohn2oo8]

Lamb is the right pick there. Wonder if we keep him.

[Edward]

No shitty twin in this draft, so tough to predict Phoenix's pick here.
There's a shitty PG tho

[Edward]

There's a shitty PG tho
:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao called it

[Kai]

:lol edward

[Lincoln]

Sorry dok

[Edward]

The Suns are gonna draft Marshall if he's there at 13.

Kendall Marshall at 13 has "Really retarded pick the Suns will be in love with" written all over it. He's a volume assist point guard the Suns can hype up as a "Classy, unselfish Steve Nash replacement!" the team is gonna build around going forward. It's a horrible pick that's stupid for so many reasons, which is why I'd be surprised if the Suns don't do it.
this

[djohn2oo8]

:lol DOK's reaction

[Killakobe81]

Picks I'd like:
Perry Jones III
John Henson

Picks I'd hate:
Kendall Marshall
Jared Sullinger

Marshall at your spot is a bit high ...but he is the draftee that is most likely to duplicate Nash as far as dishing the rock.

[Kai]

I will say I'm happy that Lamb is a Rocket over Waiters and Rivers

[Edward]

Marshall at your spot is a bit high ...but he is the draftee that is most likely to duplicate Nash as far as dishing the rock.
Yeah, finding someone to duplicate Nash is such a good idea with all the championships Nash has won for Phoenix

[LnGrrrR]

Picks I'd hate:
Kendall Marshall


:lmao :lmao :lmao

[Killakobe81]

Yeah, finding someone to duplicate Nash is such a good idea with all the championships Nash has won for Phoenix

Look the suns arent winning shit the next few seasons. If they took Zeller, Henson, Sullinger, Perry Jones etc. that was changing that fact. Im not saying I WOULD of taken him, just saying that if they want to keep their uptempo fan-friendly style Marshall can do that. Question is besides Gortat who is he gonna pass to? :lol

[Kai]

Zeller to Rockets at 16 would be nice. They just showed him on TV, he has a faggot ass smile.

[Edward]

:lmao :lmao :lmao
See the first page of this thread. I expected this stupidity.

[Killakobe81]

Zeller to Rockets at 16 would be nice.

Agreed. Not a bad pick. I think he can be a solid starter especially if you guys get or develop a stud PF next to him ...

[Edward]

just saying that if they want to keep their uptempo fan-friendly style Marshall can do that
And I'm saying I can't fuckin stand their uptempo fan-friendly style.

[The Franchise]

Like the Lamb pick. Bye Kmart.

[Kai]

Agreed. Not a bad pick. I think he can be a solid starter especially if you guys get or develop a stud PF next to him ...

I see where you're going with this, Pau can go F:lolck himself :rollin

[Killakobe81]

I guess that is why folks are saying this draft is deep I think it's mediocre. But Id probably have taken Zeller over Leonard and Rox may get him so much later ...

[The Franchise]

Zeller to Rockets at 16 would be nice. They just showed him on TV, he has a faggot ass smile.

Meh.

[Killakobe81]

I see where you're going with this, Pau can go F:lolck himself :rollin

Pau is not a stud PF at least at this point ... I would say more highly skilled post man. Which is rare ...but not a stud.

[Killakobe81]

LOL Knicks what a shitty deal ... ROX won that day ...

[IronMaxipad]

Houston will take Royce White

[Kai]

Conflicting reports of Royce White and Zeller all over Twitter

[IronMaxipad]

Woj is always right.

[Kai]

If this dude had a jumpshot at all, he'd be a BEAST.

[baseline bum]

Great pick by Houston. Good chance Lamb can save White tbh.

[Lincoln]

Good pick. I wonder who the Mavs get..it'd be nice to have a draft pick produce for once.

[djohn2oo8]

Boston wanted him.

[The Franchise]

Houston will take Royce White

:toast

[baseline bum]

Dallas gotta take Terrence Jones here.

[Kai]

Zeller or PJIII @ 18 I'm guessing.

[Killakobe81]

Great pick by Houston. Good chance Lamb can save White tbh.

I agree. But they drafted guys at spots (PF/SG) their two best scorers play ... Plus they have Dragic and Lowry (if Dragic re-signs). Great depth as usual, but it never gets them anywhere they NEED a star, badly.

[djohn2oo8]

Rockets will trade White.

[Lincoln]

Ugh...

[Jt.ONE]

zeller to dallas, interesting

[Lincoln]

Fuck me

[Killakobe81]

Mavs get Dwight insurance ...

[baseline bum]

Nice; got their Chandler replacement. :toast

[VBM]

Not Bill Walton ‏@NotBillWalton
No one is picking Tyler Zeller! This reminds me of that very special episode of Fresh Prince when he said "Why he don't want me man?"

[VBM]

Will be traded to Cavs

[IronMaxipad]

Mavs traded their pick

Mavs get the 24th, 33rd, and 34th pick from Cavs according to sources

[baseline bum]

What did Dallas get for Zeller?

[Lincoln]

Heather Cox is a fine milf

[IronMaxipad]

Mavs traded their pick

Mavs get the 24th, 33rd, and 34th pick from Cavs according to sources

[Kai]

Zellers' dad. Herp Derp.

[baseline bum]

Maybe Dallas figures Perry Jones drops to 24?

[shyne]

Dan Gilbert is a dumb fuck

[baseline bum]

LOL, both Perry and Terrence Jones would have been guaranteed top 10 picks last year.

[Kai]

Rockets literally still don't have a center on their roster.

[Edward]

LOL, both Perry and Terrence Jones would have been guaranteed top 10 picks last year.
Yup. At least one woulda also been top 5. Same with Sullinger.

I can't say I hold any grudges against Derrick Williams for leaving. That decision made him millions he wouldn't have gotten any other year.

[Kai]

Rockets literally still don't have a center on their roster.

On the other hand, we have about 13 undersized PFs.

[Killakobe81]

I like the Rox picks but dont see them being much better than 5 seed in a few years, at best. If they get Dragic to re-sign they will be fun and deep but without a true star ... they will have a tough time getting out of the first round if they get in.

[Lincoln]

Ric Bucher is such a faggot

[djohn2oo8]

Somebody better get fucking traded.

[TE]

:lol Dan Gilbert

[Kai]

I like the Rox picks but dont see them being much better than 5 seed in a few years, at best. If they get Dragic to re-sign they will be fun and deep but without a true star ... they will have a tough time getting out of the first round if they get in.

Agreed, we have a glut of try hards that are fun to watch. That's about it. We have waay too many forwards and no centers. Lowry is good as gone, as is Martin and possibly Scola. There will be moves.

[Edward]

If Perry Jones falls to Boston they couldn't ask for a better scenario. Him having to play behind KG would be perfect for him.