2012 NBA Draft Blog

[timvp]

First pick should be in about ten minutes. Should be an interesting draft :tu

[spurspokesman]

HOpefully the FO surprises yet again but I doubt it.

[timvp]

If the Spurs make a trade, we probably won't hear about it until after the pick is made.

[Dex]

Bulging dicks?

That's a Freudian slip if I ever heard one.

[spurspokesman]

Bulging dicks?

That's a Freudian slip if I ever heard one.
:lmao

[loveforthegame]

Let's hope this is an interesting night for the Spurs.

[timvp]

Which one of us is going to say, "I'm sure that pick was made for the Spurs!!!", first? Might be me, tbh.

[szkorhetz]

Bobcats will make bad choices. I know.

[spurspokesman]

With so many possible scenarios it is worth watching for a change.

[ajballer4]

Guys I want if Spurs trade up: Kendall Marshall, Festus Ezeli, Tony Wroten

[timtonymanu]

I can't wait for Bonner to still be on the Spurs after tonight's draft.

[El_Mago]

Festus has a nice game. He's been improving throughout his career. With that said, don't see SA trading up for him.

[szkorhetz]

Stern heavily booed. What a surprise.. :D

[Chieflion]

Traditional start to the NBA draft. Always good for a laugh. Sometimes I feel he is just trying to get booed on purpose.

[timtonymanu]

Traditional start to the NBA draft. Always good for a laugh. Sometimes I feel he is just trying to get booed on purpose.

:lol Gotta love the crowd.

[El_Mago]

We're so lucky. David and Tim.... incredible.

[Dex]

LOL at the Hornets using the whole clock. Everybody knows what you are going to do, just do it.

I guess they gotta soak up the free PR however they can.

[El_Mago]

Charlotte's war room must be intense right now. Lets see what Cho has up his sleeve. Beal would be nice, but they already got Gordon.

Beal in Cleveland would be ideal.

[Seventyniner]

Ok, 1st pick is official. Now the fun can begin.

[El_Mago]

Charlotte should trade the pick. Although Beal is awesome, they need so much more.

[blackfire12]

omg they chose anthony davis.. what a surprise!!!

[Chieflion]

If I were Charlotte, I take Gilchrist or Barnes, but that's just me.

[siraulo23]

shit didnt know it was today

[timvp]

She seemed excited about the eight inch growth, tbh.

[El_Mago]

MKG's skills are off the charts. Charlotte probably can't wait for MKG to get a jump shot though. They need help now. They should trade the pick to the Cavs.

[Horry For 3!]

Kentucky goes 1-2. Kidd-Gilchrist is nice

[timvp]

Wow, MKG. Chad Ford and DraftExpress already wrong. Ford had MKG 7th.

[El_Mago]

Gotta love the draft, lol.

[biziofromdowntown]

MKD for Cats, this is a srange good choise from Charlotte's FO

[El_Mago]

MKG has a bunch of potential. Cho is taking a risk, but if he can get a J, then the Bobcats have selected a gem.

[Redshadows]

Which one of us is going to say, "I'm sure that pick was made for the Spurs!!!", first? Might be me, tbh.

Wow, MKG! Didn't see it happening. Be sure that pick was made for the Spurs!!

[Chieflion]

Excellent. Let these young guys grow together. Kemba, Gilchrist and Biyombo are all competitors and play hard every game. If this core develops well, Gilchrist and Biyombo could be a deadly defensive inside and outside combo for the next few years.

[El_Mago]

Washington must be elated. Poor Cleveland.

Wall and Beal will be an exciting backcourt.

[DesignatedT]

Wiz are happy.

[angelbelow]

He is completely overwhelmed with being selected 2nd overall.

[timvp]

Beal is third.

[ElNono]

MKG's mom is like: "We getting paaaaiiidddd beatch"

[spurs1990]

MKG shows what a Kentucky degree gets you these days.

Real articulate there.

[DPG21920]

So, what happens to Crawford for the Wiz. He's not great, but he showed some ability to score.

[stxspurs]

He is completely overwhelmed with being selected 2nd overall.

he probably was but he has a very bad studder. they talked about it after his interview at the combine. i think thats why they cut it short

[Chieflion]

MKG shows what a Kentucky degree gets you these days.

Real articulate there.

He has a speech problem.

[El_Mago]

MKG shows what a Kentucky degree gets you these days.

Real articulate there.

Kids dream just came true. Cut him a break. Obviously overwhelmed.

[Chieflion]

Now Cleveland is stuck. With Gilchrist and Beal gone, who do they take to put on the wings? Probably Barnes which will be a good fit, but we will see.

There are also rumors that they might trade down to get Dion Waiters though.

[El_Mago]

Who does Cleveland take? They already got Thompson at the 4.

Barnes?

[Nathan89]

MKG shows what a Kentucky degree gets you these days.

Real articulate there.

He didn't get a degree. You're an idiot.

[baseline bum]

Which one of us is going to say, "I'm sure that pick was made for the Spurs!!!", first? Might be me, tbh.

Yes, Charlotte took Gilchrist for us!!! Sorry to see Dejuan leave, but I feel this is a great gamble by RC.

[DesignatedT]

Barnes at 4 im thinkin.

[timvp]

Does Cleveland take Robinson even though they have Thompson? Tough call.

[baseline bum]

I like Barnes best of what's left on the board, but they already picked Tristan Thompson last year. I expect to see Robinson go here.

[Nathan89]

Yes, Charlotte took Gilchrist for us!!! Sorry to see Dejuan leave, but I feel this is a great gamble by RC.

:lol

[baseline bum]

Does Cleveland take Robinson even though they have Thompson? Tough call.

Thompson is a 4 in the NBA? Didn't watch a Cleveland game this year.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Cleveland will select Dion Waiters, source tells Y! Sports.

[spurspokesman]

:lmao
He didn't get a degree. You're an idiot.

[El_Mago]

Does Cleveland take Robinson even though they have Thompson? Tough call.

Cleveland rolled the dice with Thompson.

Unless they move him, they probably go for Barnes, which would probably be another reach. Sucks for them.

[timvp]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Cleveland will select Dion Waiters, source tells Y! Sports.

Wow. That's a stupid pick, IMO.

[DPG21920]

WoW

[baseline bum]

Waiters over Barnes and Robinson? :rollin

No wonder LeBron ran from that shithole as fast as he could.

[timvp]

Waiters over Robinson and Barnes? I would have even gone with Drummond over him, tbh.

[loveforthegame]

I hope the Kings take Drummond but I have a feeling they're going for Barnes.

[DPG21920]

Panic pick possibly?

[baseline bum]

This pick is Wesley Johnson bad; it's something I would have expected from Khan. :lol

[ace3g]

Chad Ford ‏@chadfordinsider

The Kings select Thomas Robinson with No. 5 pick according to source.

[Redshadows]

Wow, two surprises now.

[Seventyniner]

This is the sound of mock drafts exploding. Seriously, wtf?

[yavozerb]

They went with need over anything else...Probably came down to best SG vs best SF

[El_Mago]

Smart choice. Waiters apparently had a promise with another team in the late lottery area.

Things are not falling into place. Wonder if that causes teams to be more open to trades?

Players the Spurs probably didn't expect to be in certain areas probably now will be.

[Redshadows]

wanna know who would pick thomas robinson

[Chieflion]

Dion Waiters might be a good pick for them. They reached for Tristan Thompson last year, they reached for Dion Waiters. The Cavs rely heavily on advanced stats and Waiters measured elite in the advanced stats. There is no surprise that they took him.

[baseline bum]

So can Sac one-up them and draft Henson here? :lol

[Redshadows]

I thought CAVS would select Harrison Barnes.

[Mugen]

Sac lucking out that Robinson fell.

[DesignatedT]

Thomas Robinson 5.

[DesignatedT]

Does Portland go Lillard or Barnes at 6?

[timvp]

The Cavs obviously wanted a shooting guard. But that's not how you use your lottery picks. You gotta at least stay in the same tier of player.

Oh well. Lol comic sans.

[El_Mago]

Blazers probably take Lillard

[Mugen]

Harrison Marvin Williams Barnes going to GSW, i bet.

[ElNono]

No token white guy 1st round selection in this draft?

[yavozerb]

Lillard without a doubt/....

[DPG21920]

Sacto has a tough call too - With Cousins, can you take Robinson? They have to go Barnes IMO.

[Chieflion]

If the Kings are taking T-Rob, I suppose the Blazers will select Lillard unless Batum isn't going to re-sign with them.

[yavozerb]

No way GSW chooses Barnes with RJ already in place........:lol.

[baseline bum]

Guessing Portland swings for the fences with Drummond here unless they're going to let Batum walk.

[El_Mago]

Do the Kings move Cousins to the 5 and Robinson at 4?

[Libri]

Is there a potential Hall-of-Famer in this draft?

[Horry For 3!]

Kings select another big man.... LOL

[DPG21920]

So Cousins/Robinson front court.

[El_Mago]

Portland wants and needs a pg.

[timvp]

Thomas Robinson gets screwed. His career will probably derails in Sacramento. Tough break.

[loveforthegame]

So much for the Kings coveting Barnes.

[DPG21920]

Thomas Robinson gets screwed. His career will probably derails in Sacramento. Tough break.

They picked him for the Spurs. TP is gone.

[DesignatedT]

So Lillard 6 and Barnes 7.

[ElNono]

Woj says POR pick Lillard

[Libri]

Sacramento is loaded in the front line.

[yavozerb]

So Lillard 6 and Barnes 7.

:toast...yep

[El_Mago]

Robinson has such an amazing story. Good luck to him.

Portland selects a pg.

[baseline bum]

I really think Portland has to gamble here on Drummond. Barnes is the last really elite guy left, and they're already strong at the SF. With two great picks they can afford to blow one.

[Thomas82]

They picked him for the Spurs. TP is gone.

I believe Drummond will get picked for the Spurs, if anybody.

[MannyIsGod]

I remember when I actually had to watch the Draft on TV. Now between this and twitter I'm set.

[tomtom]

Haha that girl was so ecstatic :lol

[El_Mago]

GSW with Drummond?

[Thomas82]

I really think Portland has to gamble here on Drummond. Barnes is the last really elite guy left, and they're already strong at the SF. With two great picks they can afford to blow one.

Then Drummond would be a part of Portland's big man curse.

[DPG21920]

Main, that was a painful interview.

[angelbelow]

lol shamsports:

Mark Deeks ‏@MarkDeeksNBA


Voshon Lenard just went fourth overall. Alrighty.

Mark Deeks ‏@MarkDeeksNBA


And Kris Humphries just went fifth.

[siraulo23]

Haha that girl was so ecstatic :lol

:lol

[loveforthegame]

Thomas Robinson gets screwed. His career will probably derails in Sacramento. Tough break.

I watch a lot of Kings games. I hope they don't ruin another young prospect.

[Thomas82]

GSW with Drummond?

Yes, for the Spurs.

[baseline bum]

Boy, Golden State is really hitting the jackpot here being able to get Barnes. Very very successful tank there. :tu

[pad300]

Dx's final mock, as of 18:25, has moved our #59 from Leon Radosevic, whom they've had their for months, to Hollis Thompson. Think they know something?

[El_Mago]

Draft Express just tweeted that Robinson walked by and looks pissed.

Sacramento must be incredibly shitty.

[MR-Clutch]

That looked like it was the first time she found out she was moving cities. effin espn.

[timvp]

If Drummond falls to Detroit, Monroe and Drummond could be scary if they reach their ceiling.

[Nathan89]

If Warriors pick Barnes... they'll have rendered Rj beyond useless.:lmao

[blkroadrunners]

Damian Lillard. No suprise.

[spurspokesman]

D lil for portland

[baseline bum]

I'll take Barnes at the 2 over Ellis any day. The Warriors have to be ecstatic.

[DesignatedT]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt
Golden State will take North Carolina forward Harrison Barnes seventh after Portland takes Damian Lillard, per source.

[ElNono]

I already feel sorry for Lillard's knees

[Thomas82]

Draft Express just tweeted that Robinson walked by and looks pissed.

Sacramento must be incredibly shitty.

Maybe they trade him, or he might be pissed because he thought he was going #2.

[Mugen]

If Drummond falls to Detroit, Monroe and Drummond could be scary if they reach their ceiling.

what if he falls to 10 with NO? :wow

[Mugen]

I'll take Barnes at the 2 over Ellis any day. The Warriors have to be ecstatic.

Barnes is strictly a 3 and Klay is a pretty good starting 2 IMO

[Libri]

Drummond with a sigh of relief that Portland didn't pick him. He's knees are safe. lol

[timvp]

Barnes with Richard Jefferson as a role model could bust, tbh.

[Thomas82]

Toronto picks Drummond for us!!

[DPG21920]

Boy, Golden State is really hitting the jackpot here being able to get Barnes. Very very successful tank there. :tu

They have so many wings (none with his potential), but they Wright, Klay Thompson...

[DesignatedT]

What about Detroit taking Drummond? Not with Monroe there?

[El_Mago]

Barens to GSW.

RJ must be pissed. LOL

[Thomas82]

drummond with a sigh of relief that portland didn't pick him. He's knees are safe. Lol

+1

[loveforthegame]

I like the Barnes pick for GS. :tu

[DesignatedT]

Lillard is a solid pick. Him/Batum/Aldridge is solid.

[El_Mago]

Drummond and Davis in the big Easy....nah.

[baseline bum]

I think Toronto goes Rivers and Detroit gets Drummond.

[Libri]

What about Detroit taking Drummond? Not with Monroe there?

I read that they were high on Meyers Leonard.

[spurs1990]

Love Barnes. Hate for him to be at GS. Not a good record developing Heels - Wright, Jamison come to mind.

[baseline bum]

They have so many wings (none with his potential), but they Wright, Klay Thompson...

Yeah, those guys suck. I was furious when we kept hearing about the Spurs trading Tony for Klay Thompson last draft.

[DesignatedT]

I read that they were high on Meyers Leonard.

I've seen John Henson.

[loveforthegame]

Thompson is good. That's a pretty solid 2/3 combo with him and Barnes.

I think they're stuck with RJ but makes me wonder if they don't move Wright.

[DesignatedT]

If Toronto goes Rivers then I can't see Detroit passing on Drummond.

[El_Mago]

Apparently Detroit won't pass on Henson. Granted, did they expect Drummond to be there?

[MR-Clutch]

Curry-Barnes-Thompson- Lots of jumpshooting to sorruound bogut with. Not bad, if one of them can consistently get to the rim.

[Nathan89]

The draft is now back on track.

[Horry For 3!]

Klay Thompson took off toward the end of the season when he got consistent playing time.

[baseline bum]

I've seen John Henson.

I can't imagine taking Henson over Drummond, since they're both really high-risk high-reward guys. If Henson gets picked first then I can't imagine how awful Drummond's workouts were.

[timvp]

Rivers and Bustnani would have epic showdowns when it comes to who can chuck the most if the Raptors pick him.

[Chieflion]

Look at all em ladies screaming for Barnes.

[loveforthegame]

Bogut/Lee/Barnes/Thompson/Curry is pretty sweet. The bench now ... well I guess it depends on what else they do tonight.

[El_Mago]

Toronto probably takes Rivers.

[DesignatedT]

Rivers going here

[loveforthegame]

Rivers for Toronto?

[Thomas82]

Drummond and Davis in the big Easy....nah.


Naw, I believe if he slides down another spot, the Spurs will move up to get him.

[timvp]

Barnes already good at speaking in cliche. Impressive.

[baseline bum]

Rivers and Bustnani would have epic showdowns when it comes to who can chuck the most if the Raptors pick him.

I cannot see Colangelo passing on a small fast guy who can put points on the board. This pick has to be Rivers.

[El_Mago]

Barnes oozing with maturity.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Toronto will select Terrence Ross with the 8th pick, source says.

[El_Mago]

Terrence Ross to Toronto.

[baseline bum]

That one's pretty surprising. So did Detroit make a promise to Henson? Cause they better break that shit ASAP.

[loveforthegame]

Woj is saying that Toronto will pick Terrence Ross.

[baseline bum]

Detroit obviously can't take Rivers to play next to another chucker in Knight.

[crc21209]

If I were going to be drafted I would HATE to drafted by the one team outside of the states...

[El_Mago]

Again, this draft is so out of whack. Teams are probably scrambling. Hope RC makes a move.

[DesignatedT]

wow lol

[blkroadrunners]

Little suprised at the Terrence Ross pick.

[timvp]

Ross?

:lol Colangelo.

[Chieflion]

There is no freaking reason in the world to take Terrence Ross at number 8. That's crazy.

[Redshadows]

Ross.

[baseline bum]

I'm really interested to see where Terrence Jones goes. Man, did he cost himself some serious money by returning to Kentucky.

[timvp]

Come on Detroit draft Drummond. I want to be able to root for him.

[loveforthegame]

Again, this draft is so out of whack. Teams are probably scrambling. Hope RC makes a move.

[crc21209]

So everyone here hates Rivers' game huh? :lol

[Redshadows]

another surprise.

[ace3g]

Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS

Hornets will select Austin Rivers with the 10th pick, league source says.

[DesignatedT]

Detroit has to go Drummond

[baseline bum]

Ross?

:lol Colangelo.

Still not as bad as Waiters over Barnes and Robinson though.

[MannyIsGod]

If I were going to be drafted I would HATE to drafted by the one team outside of the states...

Toronto is a bad ass city. I would like to live there. Beats the hell out of all but maybe 5 or 6 NBA cities.

[timvp]

Still not as bad as Waiters over Barnes and Robinson though.

True. Ross very well could be better than Rivers.

[baseline bum]

So everyone here hates Rivers' game huh? :lol

I'd love Rivers as a sixth man. Not sure about him as a starter since he's just a chucker.

[crc21209]

Damn it I didnt want Rivers going to New Orleans....

[stxspurs]

didnt think Rivers was going that high

[MannyIsGod]

Detroit taking Drummond

[baseline bum]

Toronto is a bad ass city. I would like to live there. Beats the hell out of all but maybe 5 or 6 NBA cities.

Oh yeah, Toronto is awesome and has many fewer assholes than most American cities tbh. Love Toronto and absolutely would consider them one of my top choices if they weren't run by Colangelo.

[crc21209]

I'd prefer for Rivers to go East, where he cant torch the Spurs....

[DPG21920]

Teams dont seem to care at all about need. They are taking guys at positions where they just spent high picks on or where they have decent production there already.

[stxspurs]

dude is crying already...i guess they called him

[Thomas82]

I read that they were high on Meyers Leonard.


I've seen John Henson.

I have seen both of these.

[blkroadrunners]

Drummond's going to Detroit.

[spurspokesman]

Drummond to D town

[baseline bum]

NO is retarded taking Rivers when they already have Gordon. Sounds crazy this high, but I would have really considered Marshall at 10.

[DPG21920]

Drummond to DET. He was just crying like he found out.

Very intriguing front court for DET :wow

[Vic Petro]

Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers. Not bad Dell

[Spurtacus]

Still not as bad as Waiters over Barnes and Robinson though.

SG is a bigger need for the Cavs.

[spurspokesman]

Uconn stand up

[ElNono]

Drummond is THAT nigga!

[TheCerebral1]

If Perry Jones falls, which he's free falling, wouldn't it be smart to buy in on him?

[MannyIsGod]

Teams dont seem to care at all about need. They are taking guys at positions where they just spent high picks on or where they have decent production there already.

Appropriate for the early draft, IMO. You should just take the best talent and worry about needs when you're a better team closer to contention.

[baseline bum]

Henson could really seriously slide here now.

[Horry For 3!]

Drummond and Monroe, pretty good...

[baseline bum]

If Perry Jones falls, which he's free falling, wouldn't it be smart to buy in on him?

Not with meniscus issues.

[Dex]

29% FTs!? Jeeeez...

[Libri]

29% freethrows, damn

[ElNono]

New Orleans will select Duke guard Austin Rivers with the 10th pick, sources tell Y!

[Libri]

Hack a Drummond.

[crc21209]

They said Rivers wants to go to NO? Why? :lol Just because of Unibrow?

[spurspokesman]

YEah he is horrible at the line.

[DesignatedT]

So Rivers at 10 to NOH. Whos going 11 to POR? Henson?

[baseline bum]

Drummond looks like he just been sippin some syzurp tbh.

[timvp]

Yeah, I can't really wrap my head around Rivers and Gordon being on the same team.

[crc21209]

:lol So Houstons stuck with all their picks since no Howard deal was made....

[baseline bum]

I could see Portland going Lamb here.

[baseline bum]

HATE the Rivers pick. He is not and will never be a point guard.

[DPG21920]

Going to try and make him a point guard.

[Spurtacus]

Davis & Rivers in the Southwest division.

[Libri]

Going to try and make him a point guard.

IIRC, one of his weaknesses is that he doesn't pass the ball.

[timvp]

It's just weird that Doc Rivers spawned Austin Rivers. That's like Kawhi Leonard spawning JR Smith.

[loveforthegame]

Meyers Leonard for Portland?

[baseline bum]

Rivers will ensure Davis gets even less shots than he did at Kentucky. Sucks, because I really wanted to see Davis get a chance to show his offensive talents. :depressed

[crc21209]

The only reason Austin went to NO is because of Doc's relationship with Monty if you ask me....

[Solid D]

Now, I'm going to really dread playing the Hornets if Davis and Rivers stay put. They are already a super pain in the rear to play against.

[CGD]

No really surprises so far. Maybe MKG at the 2, but thats about it.

[DesignatedT]

Meyers Leonard to POR.

[blkroadrunners]

Rivers will ensure Davis gets even less shots than he did at Kentucky. Sucks, because I really wanted to see Davis get a chance to show his offensive talents. :depressed

:lol As a player in the SW division, I don't.

[baseline bum]

Now, I'm going to really dread playing the Hornets if Davis and Rivers stay put. They are already a super pain in the rear to play against.

I can't see Rivers playing the point. He reminds me of that kid from the Nike Fun Police commercial in 1998 tbh (the one with all the basketballs in his closet :lol).

[Russ]

Meyers Leonard to POR.

Let the parade of projects begin . . .

[crc21209]

1st white boy taken! Woooo! :lol

[timtonymanu]

I feel for Meyers Leonard's knees.

[loveforthegame]

Nice draft for Portland.

[baseline bum]

Figured on Lamb or Leonard. No clue who Phoenix takes.

[Nathan89]

Is that Greg Oden's backup? He'll never get to play.

[crc21209]

Source: Houston forfeits all 1st round picks after trade for Howard falls through...

[DesignatedT]

Houston with Henson?

[baseline bum]

Oops, it's Houston up.

[Thomas82]

Meyers Leonard to POR.

Sorry for him!!

[MR-Clutch]

hosuton taking lamb per chad ford

[baseline bum]

Houston's roster is garbage, so they could go in any direction here.

[loveforthegame]

Givony says Zeller for Houston.

[Solid D]

Anyone drafted by Houston may as well have a ? on the front of their cap.

[dbestpro]

Houston just keeps running as hard as they can but still is always in the middle of the pack.

[Redshadows]

still nothing connected with Spurs

[stxspurs]

there has been a trade!!!!

yeah i dont know...im waiting for it

[loveforthegame]

Woj says Lamb.

[DesignatedT]

Jeremy Lamb? Surely Houston is picking for someone else or making a deal.

[timvp]

Givony has been off so far this draft. Zeller :lol

[spurspokesman]

Uconn

[dbestpro]

I know he's a SG, but is Lamb really any better that Budinger?

[timvp]

Suns could be due for another weird pick here.

[DesignatedT]

Houston is loaded at the G positions.

[ElNono]

Van Gundy on Lamb: "Listen checkers, you impressed me before, you impress me now, and you have a nice pair of shoes"

[baseline bum]

Who is the shittiest twin in this draft? Phoenix has to take him.

[dbestpro]

Houston is loaded at the G positions.

Maybe they can take Blair and play small ball.

[loveforthegame]

I'm sure Phoenix will screw this pick up. :lol

[TE]

still nothing connected with Spurs

I wouldn't begin to anticipate anything until the 20th draft and onwards.

[timvp]

Who is the shittiest twin in this draft? Phoenix has to take him.

Anthony Davis has a twin sister.

Suns checking her eligibility right now . . .