**Official Draft Lottery Thread**

[dallaskd]

ODDS:

1. Memphis 22-60 (25%)

2. Boston 24-58 (19.9%)

3. Milwaukee 28-54 (15.6%)

4. *Atlanta (to Phoenix) 30-52 (11.9%)

5. Seattle 31-51 (8.8%)

6. Portland 32-50 (5.3%)

7. Minnesota 32-50 (5.3%)

8. Charlotte 33-49 (1.9%)

9. Chicago (From New York) 33-49 (1.9%)

10. Sacramento 33-49 (1.8%)

11. **Indiana (to Atlanta) 35-47 (0.8%)

12. Philadelphia 35-47 (0.7%)

13. New Orleans 39-43 (0.6%)

14. LA Clippers 40-42 (0.5%)

http://www.nbadraft.net/2007lottery.asp

[K-State Spur]

Now see, if Memphis or Boston don't win it, somebody will cry conspiracy. But the odds are actually in favor of a team other than those 2 getting it.

[AK47]

I'm rooting for the east to get the top 2 they need more stars over there.

[monosylab1k]

the Hawks need that top 3 pick. First, it's good for them. Second, it fucks Phoenix over. Two birds with one stone. Let's hope the basketball gods are smiling on Atlanta come draft day.

[traitoravery]

HaHa the Knicks pissed away their pick....Isaiah Thomas is Brilliant.

[Erect as a Bull]

Why couldnt the Knicks be worse :lol:

Even when the Bulls have good years we still get a lottery pick.
Its pretty cool tho.
We got TT last year.

Maybe we can luck out and get a top 2 pick lol

[greywheel]

*Top 3 protected. If Atlanta wins a top 3 pick, they retain their pick, otherwise the pick goes to Phoenix
**Top 3 protected. If Indiana wins a top 3 pick, they retain their pick, otherwise the pick goes to Atlanta.

the Hawks need that top 3 pick. First, it's good for them. Second, it fucks Phoenix over. Two birds with one stone. Let's hope the basketball gods are smiling on Atlanta come draft day.
Yes, I think I will be rooting for Atlanta, also. I can hear the Phoenix fans crying conspiracy already, if they lose that pick.

[dallaskd]

my sixers are screwed.

[dallaskd]

Yes, I think I will be rooting for Atlanta, also. I can hear the Phoenix fans crying conspiracy already, if they lose that pick.

and dallas has the hawks second round pick...

[Findog]

the Hawks need that top 3 pick. First, it's good for them. Second, it fucks Phoenix over. Two birds with one stone. Let's hope the basketball gods are smiling on Atlanta come draft day.

Which of course is why it won't happen.

[dallaskd]

atlanta never gets any luck

[Leetonidas]

The Hawks need to draft a fucking PG already. I still can't believe they passed on Chris Paul and Deron Williams for Marvin fucking Williams.

[dallaskd]

yeah that was shit. alot of their struggles isnt bad luck, its just plain stupidity.

[kingsfan]

Hawks have got to be the worst draft team EVER. They could get the top pick and it would be some scrub no-one's heard of who totally sucks.

[~~Ice Man 2000~~]

IF hawks keep their pick then they don't even owe the suns next year and it's over? Sorry if it's a stupid question.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Man, I hope Boston misses out on the top 2 again

[ducks]

I want hawks pick to be top 3 so suns do not get it!

[Mick Dundee]

IF hawks keep their pick then they don't even owe the suns next year and it's over? Sorry if it's a stupid question.


If the Hawks are top 3, they keep their pick this year and Phoenix gets Atlanta's 08 1st rounder which will be unprotected.

[dallaskd]

If the Hawks are top 3, they keep their pick this year and Phoenix gets Atlanta's 08 1st rounder which will be unprotected.

Id rather the suns have a first rounder next year than this year.

[monosylab1k]

Id rather the suns have a first rounder next year than this year.

Yes cuz Atlanta will be much improved next season (IMO the 8 seed next year) so that won't be a very good pick for Phoenix.

[Amare_32]

This draft is so easy that even Danny Ainge can't screw it up. The Celtics fans will riot if he drafts someone not named Durant or Oden.

[NBA Junkie]

The possibility of Oden and Garnett playing together is intriguing even if the odds are slim.

[jmard5]

The possibility of Oden and Garnett playing together is intriguing even if the odds are slim.

Oden and Garnett? That's a very good tandem, indeed.

[~~Ice Man 2000~~]

If the Hawks are top 3, they keep their pick this year and Phoenix gets Atlanta's 08 1st rounder which will be unprotected.
OK thanks man.

[BradLohaus]

Atlanta wins and celebrates by switching back to their awesome 80's uniforms.
Memphis gets the 2nd pick. Boston 3rd.

[BillsCarnage]

I'm really hoping Milwaukee gets the #1 pick and the Suns get 4-6 (from ATL). Milwaukee, not really needing a center, could be presented a package of the ATL pick and Amare to move up and get the #1 pick to take Oden.

[monosylab1k]

I'm really hoping Milwaukee gets the #1 pick and the Suns get 4-6 (from ATL). Milwaukee, not really needing a center, could be presented a package of the ATL pick and Amare to move up and get the #1 pick to take Oden.

Nobody is passing on Oden or Durant. Not even for Amare.

[ChumpDumper]

Oh, I think a team would take Amare for Durant.

[Tippecanoe]

I'm really hoping Milwaukee gets the #1 pick and the Suns get 4-6 (from ATL). Milwaukee, not really needing a center, could be presented a package of the ATL pick and Amare to move up and get the #1 pick to take Oden.

i disagree. i believe if milwaukee gets the top pick, they will select greg oden regardless. players like him come once every ten years

EDIT: monosylab1k beat me to it...wait, didnt he lose the bet to SpursDynasty? :wtf

[monosylab1k]

i disagree. i believe if milwaukee gets the top pick, they will select greg oden regardless. players like him come once every ten years

EDIT: monosylab1k beat me to it...wait, didnt he lose the bet to SpursDynasty? :wtf

I could explain it now, but I'd rather not. So you can go back through all the threads and figure out how I'm posting again.

[dallaskd]

Id love for phili to get 1. ATL with number 2 and the bucks with 3. thats near impossible.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

So what's the deal on the Spurs getting the Bulls's 2nd rounder?

[Mr. Body]

So what's the deal on the Spurs getting the Bulls's 2nd rounder?

Doesn't happen. They don't get it.

[dallaskd]

So what's the deal on the Spurs getting the Bulls's 2nd rounder?

what?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

There was some trade where under some certain conditions we receive the Bulls' second rounder. I believe that if they finished with a top 9 record we get their pick.

[kingsfan]

What time does it start? 8?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

7:30 for people in the San Antonio area.

[Tippecanoe]

lets go celtics. get that top pick of the draft!!! :clap

[kingsfan]

7:30 for people in the San Antonio area.Thanks that's 8.30 for me, time for a nap:sleep

[tlongII]

:worthy: :pump

[dallaskd]

Go hawks!!

[Spurologist]

Someone is gonna get OWNED tonight

[spursparker9]

The winner of the Draft Lottery has been determined.
But only about 25 people know the results.

And they're currently locked a room upstairs without any way of communicating to the outside world. And they'll stay there until the results are announced on ESPN.

For more on what goes on in the room, check out Jeff Dengate's writeup from last year.

Jeff's in the room again right now, and he'll let you know how it all went down once he's allowed to get back to his computer.

http://www.nba.com/features/draft2007_blog.html

[Spurologist]

Bobcats' president and COO just got exposed and OWNED when it was revealed that he was responsible for the #1 pick for the Washington Wizards AND he picked KWANE BROWN.

OUCH.

[kingsfan]

#10 for Kings, could have been worse.

[Spurologist]

:lmao :lmao

Boston picks 5

[Behrooz24]

Ahahahhaa

[ducks]

King Fan Do Not Pick Brewer

[kingsfan]

Hawks get 11 and and a top 3, good for them.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Wow, two shockers already.

Portland, Seattle, and Atlanta make up the top 3 picks :wow

I think Sports Guy on Page 2 just slit his wrists. Boston falls to #5.

[Tigole Bitties]

HAHA.... BOSTON can continue sucking it

[slayermin]

Please, let Atlanta get the number one pick. Seattle and Portland will be incredible with Oden.

[ducks]

thong has to be excited

[Tippecanoe]

boston gets fucked over again
this is bullshit

:pctoss

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Portland is going to be hella good if they get one of the top 2 picks with the youth already there.

[MannyIsGod]

I'm glad Atlanta got top 3

[Xylus]

When it rains, it pours. :depressed

[BradLohaus]

Yes! The Suns get screwed! :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[ducks]

now hawks must make playoffs

[SoCalSpursFan]

:drunk :dizzy :wtf :pctoss :madrun Bill Simmons

[Spurologist]

Wow, two shockers already.

Portland, Seattle, and Atlanta make up the top 3 picks :wow

I think Sports Guy on Page 2 just slit his wrists. Boston falls to #5.

Plus Tommy Heinsohn looked like he was about to fuck somebody up.

[ducks]

When it rains, it pours. :depressed
in az?

[monosylab1k]

Fuck Yeah!! Top 3 For Atlanta!!!

[dallaskd]

alright! hawks get a top 3 pick!

[Hank the Tank]

:lol at boston fan

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Fuck, how many times has Lenny Wilkins been here? :lol

[Behrooz24]

http://i17.tinypic.com/5ytv6vd.jpg

[dallaskd]

memphis must be shocked.

[kingsfan]

Hawks wouldn't have picked Olden/Durant anyway, but #3 isn't bad.

[slayermin]

Oh, shit. Portland will be a contender next season.

[SilverPlayer]

Damn Portland is gonna be fucking awesome

[Slydragon]

http://i17.tinypic.com/5ytv6vd.jpg

bummer

[MannyIsGod]

Damn the Blazers and Sonics just got way better.

[NASpurs]

http://i17.tinypic.com/5ytv6vd.jpg:lmao that was fucking fast

Sucks to be a Celtics fan.

[MannyIsGod]

The West just got even toughter. Damn.

[Budkin]

:lmao @Boston.... how's that luck of the Irish??

[Hank the Tank]

Damn the Blazers and Sonics just got way better.
well the west just got even stronger.

[01Snake]

Poor Durant is gonna have to play with Cry Baby Allen.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Fucking Portland gets the #1 :wow

Brandon Roy
Aldridge
Martell Webster
Zach Randolph
Jarrett Jack
Travis Outlaw

and adding probably Oden. Damn.

[ducks]

Oh, shit. Portland will be a contender next season.
not
playoffs not contender

[SilverPlayer]

Hopefully its enough to keep Seattle's franchise here but I doubt it.

[mardigan]

Hawks wouldn't have picked Olden/Durant anyway, but #3 isn't bad.
Who would they have taken then?

[Budkin]

At least Phoenix won't be getting any better!

[spursparker9]

the west is getting stronger....that means lesser chance for spurs player to be selected as all-stars...

[Fillmoe]

At least Phoenix won't be getting any better!


until next year.... :lol :lol

[SilverPlayer]

So is Randolph going to be traded for a future pick?

[dallaskd]

Mavs have the hawks 2nd round pick too.

[dallaskd]

until next year.... :lol :lol

yeah but next years draft class is alot weaker.

[Fillmoe]

there should be a rule where if you're in the lottery for 3 years straight you are automatically eliminated and the next team with the sorriest record gets your pick...... im tired of the same shitty teams being in the lottery every year and not improving......

[slayermin]

As long as Oden is healthy, he is going to turn the Jailblazers around.

[kingsfan]

Damn, Grizz got screwed.

[Tippecanoe]

http://dwil.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/stern.jpg

"You tank, I'll fuck you over"

[Tippecanoe]

did jon barry really say what i think he did??

"portland should trade the pick"

[Spurologist]

http://dwil.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/stern.jpg

"You tank, I'll fuck you over"

:lol

Stern is the only NBA god

[monosylab1k]

FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!!! HOW DID ATLANTA NOT GET 1 OR 2!!! FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!!

Damn....Oden and Durant BOTH in the Western Conference...the rich get richer....looks like it's gonna be the LEASTern Conference for alot longer now.

[dallaskd]

did jon barry really say what i think he did??

"portland should trade the pick"

:lol

[Slydragon]

did jon barry really say what i think he did??

LMAO I said the same thing, I was like damn we just loss or it's going to flood some shit gonna happen now.

**edit** thought you meant where he said he pick the spurs to win today, because he is always dogging them.

[monosylab1k]

Hawks wouldn't have picked Olden/Durant anyway, but #3 isn't bad.

Hawks definitely would have taken Oden....but they probably would have been dumb enough to trade out of the Durant pick.

[ChumpDumper]

They should trade Randolph to Jersey or something like that.

[dallaskd]

can someone post the complete order?

[dallaskd]

They should trade Randolph to Jersey or something like that.

Lafrentz and Randolph for Vince

[monosylab1k]

Portland will be the 8 seed next year.

Seattle will still suck, especially if they let Rashard Lewis go.

[A.H 21-50]

Unbelivable that portland have the no.1 pick :spin

[dallaskd]

FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!!! HOW DID ATLANTA NOT GET 1 OR 2!!! FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!!

Damn....Oden and Durant BOTH in the Western Conference...the rich get richer....looks like it's gonna be the LEASTern Conference for alot longer now.

just be glad atlanta got a top 3 pick

[ChumpDumper]

Lafrentz and Randolph for VinceI was thinking Randolph for Jefferson.

[dallaskd]

tlong must be happy if hes even watching

[monosylab1k]

just be glad atlanta got a top 3 pick

yeah true, but this year a top 2 pick is a franchise resurrection...the 3rd pick is just another nice draft pick...

[dallaskd]

I was thinking Randolph for Jefferson.

That would make the Nets a scary ass team. but only for one year..

Kidd
Carter
Adams or Nachbar
Randolph
Kristic

[kingsfan]

Who would they have taken then?Some halfway decent forward that they don't need.

[dallaskd]

the blazers have a clean website

[resistanze]

LMFAO @ the West getting Oden & Durant :lol

Fuck the Bulls. Karma for the 90s.

[resistanze]

http://www.nba.com/blazers/lottery_splash.html
:lmao

[dallaskd]

I was thinking Randolph for Jefferson.

Roy
Oden
Jefferson
Aldridge

that would be and explosive four

or...

Roy
F/a
Durant
Randolph
Aldridge

[resistanze]

Seattle's site:
http://www.nba.com/media/sonics/draft_jackpot_400.jpg

[dallaskd]

http://www.nba.com/blazers/lottery_splash.html
:lmao

once on the page click on "the team"

[resistanze]

once on the page click on "the team"
I went there. What should I be looking for?

[dallaskd]

I went there. What should I be looking for?

nothing its just really cool opposed to most websites where they just list the players. mavs.com has to be the worst website in the nba. but when your that bad, at least you can say you have a cool looking website.

[monosylab1k]

Boston can take consolation in the fact that the Patriots are about to destroy the entire NFL this year.

[resistanze]

nothing its just really cool opposed to most websites where they just list the players. mavs.com has to be the worst website in the nba. but when your that bad, at least you can say you have a cool looking website.
Oh okay. I thought you were implying that they already added Greg Oden to the roster :lol

[dallaskd]

1. Portland
2. Seattle
3. Atlanta
4. Memphis
5. Boston
6. Milwaulkee
7. Minnesota
8. Charlotte
9. Chicago
10. Sacramento
11. Atlanta
12. Philadelphia
13. New Orleans
14. Los Angeles

[dallaskd]

The Bulls are gonna be awesome next year.

[dallaskd]

Oh okay. I thought you were implying that they already added Greg Oden to the roster :lol

:lmao

[monosylab1k]

I should be happy as hell that Atlanta got a top 3 pick....but getting the #3 pick in a 2-pick draft is definitely like getting the ugly stepsister. At least the Hawks weren't completely fucked over, but I'm really bummed that they can't get Oden or Durant.

[dallaskd]

Dont feel bad. The hawks have had enough chances to make their team better in the draft. Knowing them had they got the #1 pick they probably would have selected Sun Yue.

[monosylab1k]

Poor Durant is gonna have to play with Cry Baby Allen.

Durant better start watching his back before Bowen plants his foot there.

[dallaskd]

best mock draft site out there. already updated...

http://nbadraft.net/

its usually updated every couple days

[resistanze]

Dont feel bad. The hawks have had enough chances to make their team better in the draft. Knowing them had they got the #1 pick they probably would have selected Sun Yue.
:lol WORD.

[samikeyp]

Somewhere...Tlong is bleating in happiness.

[zekes]

I should be happy as hell that Atlanta got a top 3 pick....but getting the #3 pick in a 2-pick draft is definitely like getting the ugly stepsister. At least the Hawks weren't completely fucked over, but I'm really bummed that they can't get Oden or Durant.

nothing wrong with getting conley....

[John Patrick]

I have to say the Trailblazers are a bit of a shock with a 5 % chance, and still winning. David loves to add to teams' misery with this kinda shit. All I can say is, poor Boston, and I would not want to be in Memphis right now.

[Admidave50]

Should Seattle try to trade Ray allen for a big like Garnett if they got Durant?

[John Patrick]

I think it depends on Rashard's future with the team.

[monosylab1k]

Should Seattle try to trade Ray allen for a big like Garnett if they got Durant?

Hell no. Durant + Allen + Lewis = a fucking smallball NIGHTMARE. If they can get anything out of Saer Sene at center and Ridnour at PG, they will have a top 3 offense next season.

[Findog]

I should be happy as hell that Atlanta got a top 3 pick....but getting the #3 pick in a 2-pick draft is definitely like getting the ugly stepsister. At least the Hawks weren't completely fucked over, but I'm really bummed that they can't get Oden or Durant.

They had the fourth-worst record and they're getting a top-3 pick. They're still getting somebody terrific. If they're smart, they'll trade down to take Conley or Law. That's too high to take them there.

[Findog]

APB: The Sports Guy has been put on a suicide watch. Joakim Noah is gonna be a Celtic! "You know how we do it!"

[zekes]

Hell no. Durant + Allen + Lewis = a fucking smallball NIGHTMARE. If they can get anything out of Saer Sene at center and Ridnour at PG, they will have a top 3 offense next season.

as long as they dont give lewis a max nor near max deal.

[NBA Junkie]

Durant in Seattle means Lewis is as good as gone.

[Admidave50]

Hell no. Durant + Allen + Lewis = a fucking smallball NIGHTMARE. If they can get anything out of Saer Sene at center and Ridnour at PG, they will have a top 3 offense next season.

I agree but their inside players are horrible..

[Pistons < Spurs]

If they're smart, they'll trade down to take Conley or Law. That's too high to take them there.
They also have the 11th pick...that's where they'll take Conley.

[monosylab1k]

They also have the 11th pick...that's where they'll take Conley.

Yep, or Acie Law if Conley is gone. I'm hoping for Corey Brewer with the #3 pick...it might be a tad high to take him but it's not a bad reach.

Atlanta could be BAD ASS next season...at least for an EC team.

PG - Conley or Law, Claxton, Lue
SG - Joe Johnson, Josh Childress, Salim Stoudemire
SF - Josh Smith, Corey Brewer
PF - Marvin Williams, Shelden Williams
C - "Hotel" Zaza Pachulia

[zekes]

They also have the 11th pick...that's where they'll take Conley.

there's NO way conley will be there at 11.

[Pistons < Spurs]

there's NO way conley will be there at 11.
No one else in the top 10 is going to be taking a PG. Memphis could use one...but not @ #4

[HeyIt'sMe]

Believe it or not, there is actually other players after Oden and Durant. Horford is a stud PF that can do everything... he runs the floor extremely well, can handle, has a nice midrange jumper, rebounds at a high rate, can block shots, is a terrific post defender, etc. He's not Oden or Durant, but he's a damn good player who also brings invaluable championship experience to whatever team gets him. Not many pro players can say they've won two collegiate championships.

I might be the only one who sees it that way, but I absolutely love Horford... always have.

[NBA Junkie]

Losing the coin flip to Portland for lottery order cost the Timberwolves Greg Oden.

Him and Garnett would have been scary.

Too bad the Hawks didn't get #1. Oden may have gotten his wish of playing with Conley had he still been at #11.

[baseline bum]

Portland will be the 8 seed next year.

Seattle will still suck, especially if they let Rashard Lewis go.

They could be the 5 or 6 seed next year. Oden's a freaking monster, they have Brandon Roy, and they should be able to land a good swingman for Randolph after his career year.

[itzsoweezee]

lol @ phoenix

[zekes]

No one else in the top 10 is going to be taking a PG. Memphis could use one...but not @ #4

uh....memphis, boston, minnesota, and possibly milwaukee (depending what they do with mo williams.) all need a real PG

[N4th4n]

Suicide watch active in phoenix

[dallaskd]

nothing wrong with getting conley....

conley will likely be in the 10-15 range

[zekes]

conley will likely be in the 10-15 range
:lmao

[dallaskd]

conley going at 10...

http://www.hoopsvibe.com/nba/nba-draft/2007-nba-mock-draft-ar23523.html

conley going at 11...

http://www.nbadraft.net/

conley going at 12...

http://www.nbawire.com/mock_draft.html

conley at 10....

http://www.draftexpress.com/mymock.php?page=official&year=2007


so dont laugh at me fuckface.

[Tippecanoe]

They could be the 5 or 6 seed next year. Oden's a freaking monster, they have Brandon Roy, and they should be able to land a good swingman for Randolph after his career year.

i doubt oden will be THAT good in his first year. i was not completely impressed at his performance in the ncaa tourney. i imagine a Bogut/DHoward type rookie year, but followed by a monstrous DWilliams/Monta Ellis type breakout in his sophomore year. but of course, thats just my opinion

[dallaskd]

:lmao

you would have laughed if i told you Brady Quinn would be drafted in the 20-25 range too.

[zekes]

conley going at 10...

http://www.hoopsvibe.com/nba/nba-draft/2007-nba-mock-draft-ar23523.html

conley going at 11...

http://www.nbadraft.net/

conley going at 12...

http://www.nbawire.com/mock_draft.html

conley at 10....

http://www.draftexpress.com/mymock.php?page=official&year=2007


so dont laugh at me fuckface.

all those mocks were made before the actual order was established tonight, therefore irrelevant. conley would fall to 10-15 if billy king was making picks 1-10. we shall see in a month.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

How come for every website has Law lower than Conley? Acie Law was arguably the best player in the tourney next to Oden and Durant.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

LMAO at Boston fans having lottery parties. Too funny~

[dallaskd]

the highest conley will go would be #8. i see him around 10-13

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

all those mocks were made before the actual order was established tonight, therefore irrelevant. conley would fall to 10-15 if billy king was making picks 1-10. we shall see in a month.
nbadraft.net is updated and still has conley at 11.

[zekes]

the highest conley will go would be #8. i see him around 10-13

i dont think the bobcats will be drafting a PG.

[Fillmoe]

i actually feel sorry for beantown

[Pistons < Spurs]

the highest conley will go would be #8. i see him around 10-13
Yeah, I really don't see him going top 10 ... unless Atlanta makes a horrible mistake and takes him at #3

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

He should go 10th to the Kings so they have someone to fall on when Bibby leaves.

[Quasar]

Who are the spurs drafting?

[ducks]

brewer

[Vinnie_Johnson]

i actually feel sorry for beantown

Oh poor Boston with all the titles they won fuck them.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

brewer

Sorry he is gone at 15 to The Pistons.
:toast

[monosylab1k]

brewer isn't going past 6 or 7.

i hope atlanta takes him at 3. then conley or law at 11. then people will see the new generation phoenix suns, except with bad ass defense. hot, sweet, badass defense.

someone says it every year, but this time it's going to happen - Atlanta WILL be a playoff team next season.

joe johnson & josh smith - all stars
corey brewer - rookie of the year
josh smith - defensive player of the year
josh childress - sixth man of the year
shelden williams - most improved player
marvin williams - all around badass who will shut up all the "chris paul!" haters
mike woodson - coach of the year

Atlanta Hawks - 2008 NBA Champions......okay well maybe not that last part :hat

[Vinnie_Johnson]

brewer isn't going past 6 or 7.

i hope atlanta takes him at 3. then conley or law at 11. then people will see the new generation phoenix suns, except with bad ass defense.

someone says it every year, but this time it's going to happen - Atlanta WILL be a playoff team next season.

joe johnson & josh smith - all stars
corey brewer - rookie of the year
josh smith - defensive player of the year
shelden williams - most improved player
marvin williams - all around badass who will shut up all the "chris paul!" haters
mike woodson - coach of the year


It was a joke. Hey brewer smokes dope pass it on :lol

[monosylab1k]

It was a joke. Hey brewer smokes dope pass it on :lol

haha check out my update. :smokin it's disappointing they didn't get one of the top 2 picks, but this is definitely the second best case scenario.

[leemajors]

china invades atl.

[bresilhac]

I was so happy that Boston did not get either one of the first two picks. This will guarantee even more years of sorry, crappy Celtic teams. Couldn't have happened to a more deserving organization.

[mikekim]

I'm sure Phoenix is extremely disappointed with Atlanta's result...man...they could've had the #4 pick and been pretty set with that

But oh well, that's what they get for whining so much.

[mikekim]

I would pick Durant...

I recently watched his 37/23 performance vs. Texas Tech...haha, so that might be an influence on my opinion right now...but yeah...I'd get Durant

Glad I'm not Portland or Seattle's GM...

[ShoogarBear]

http://i17.tinypic.com/5ytv6vd.jpg:lmao :lmao :lmao

F' Boston. Just F'-em.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

http://i17.tinypic.com/5ytv6vd.jpg

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

OTOH, there goes any shot of the Spurs trading up for Acie, but I hope that's a good Hawks team next year.

[dallaskd]

so why does everyone hate boston?

[TheNextGen]

can someone explain to me the reasons why suns cant get atlanta's pick if they get top 3?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

the suns agreed during the johnson trade that if it were 1-3 atlanta keeps it.

[lordswing]

the Suns get the Hawks 2008 draft instead, which is not as deep, so it works out for the Hawks

[dallaskd]

the Suns get the Hawks 2008 draft instead, which is not as deep, so it works out for the Hawks

So root for the Hawks to be finals bound next year.

[ShoogarBear]

so why does everyone hate boston?I've always hated the Celtics. When I was a kid, before the Spurs existed, I was a Knick fan. Then I lived in Boston for 17 years, including all of the Bird years, and got to experience the naval-gazing arrogance of Celtic (and Red Sox) fans up close.

If Boston goes 0-82 for the next 18 years, okay by me.

[DNS Error]

The only Memphis fan on here besides mullet, saying that we got what we had coming.

PErhaps next year the basketball gods will be more kind to us for trying instead of tanking. MAybe next year we can get someone to take us over the hump.

Well at 4, we have some good options. PG is where I'd like us to go, but at #4, that's a bit too high for either Conley or Law. Hmm. Well having Kevin or Greg here to take pressure off of PAu would've been nice, but Al (Horford) and Joakim Noah would be a nice consolation for me. Yi Jianlian is unknown to me right now. Corey Brewer would be nice, if the Hawks dont take him. And Brandan Wright? Well Im just glad this draft is as deep as it is. Do we go with the inside prescence to help out PAu? OR stay with our need and take a point so high?

Either way, my hopes of seeing a certain Buckeye or Texas alumni in Memphis are dashed.

Memphis fans' despair and anger is so palpable.....not. I think maybe a fourth of the city even knew we got the 4th pick.

[EvenFlow]

I was suprised to see that Boston and Memphis still cared about basketball. I don't think most of either teams fans understand that the #5 and #4 picks in a draft this highly touted can still get you a perenial all-star.

[resistanze]

If Boston goes 0-82 for the next 18 years, okay by me.
How 'bout 19 years? Would you start to feel bad then?

[dallaskd]

I was suprised to see that Boston and Memphis still cared about basketball. I don't think most of either teams fans understand that the #5 and #4 picks in a draft this highly touted can still get you a perenial all-star.

yeah this is a really deep draft. anything in the top 10 could be a superstar someday.