Official 2009 NBA Draft Day Thread

[Dr. Gonzo]

Question for all:

What point guard in this draft would you be (as a fan) willing to trade Hill for (Meaning the Spurs trade Hill and get a pick)?

Hopefully they won't trade Hill just to draft a PG that Pop won't play.

[timvp]

Question for all:

What point guard in this draft would you be (as a fan) willing to trade Hill for (Meaning the Spurs trade Hill and get a pick)?

I don't love any point guard in this draft other than Rubio and Curry when considering how they'd fit on the Spurs.

[DPG21920]

I don't love any point guard in this draft other than Rubio and Curry when considering how they'd fit on the Spurs.

You think Curry could be a legit pg?

[Mel_13]

Orlando would SERIOUSLY be stacked heavily with that team..they could also let Turkoglu go, and possibly keep Gortat,

That makes sense. The trade as outlined would leave them thin in the frontcourt if they also let Gortat go. He will be cheaper to keep than Hedo and will keep the roster balanced. The buzz over VC will be loud enough to drown out any complaints about letting Hedo walk.

[timvp]

Nelson
Carter
Turkoglu
Lewis
Howard


Damn that'd be a of a starting lineup.

[angelbelow]

i agree that turk would be expendable, however.. lewis turk carter nelson and howard is pretty intense..

[timvp]

You think Curry could be a legit pg?

For the Spurs needs, yes. Pop likes backup point guards that like to shoot and can spread the floor.

[Trimble87]

I don't love any point guard in this draft other than Rubio and Curry when considering how they'd fit on the Spurs.

I agree. If we trade Hill for anything I would want it to be Cassipi or Young. That being said If we cant get a 1st round pick for cash or a 10/11 first rounder then it isnt worth it for me.

Any news on a Bonner/Mason trade for a Big and a pick?

[DPG21920]

For the Spurs needs, yes. Pop likes backup point guards that like to shoot and can spread the floor.

I mean overall. There is no way the Spurs could trade up to get Curry.

[urunobili]

Nelson
Carter
Turkoglu
Lewis
Howard


Damn that'd be a of a starting lineup.

almost an All Star starting 5...

[EricB]

I mean overall. There is no way the Spurs could trade up to get Curry.

I would highly doubt the Spurs have the chips to get into the top 5 of the lottery.

[Mugen]

i think curry's ceiling is prob mo williams type numbers.

[Bruno]

that nets trade pretty much shows that spurs could have gotten VC instead of RJ.

Spurs offer was Oberto + Thomas + Bowen + Mason for Carter + #11.

Magic offer is significantly better.

[DPG21920]

I know, that is what I said.

[HarlemHeat37]

That makes sense. The trade as outlined would leave them thin in the frontcourt if they also let Gortat go. He will be cheaper to keep than Hedo and will keep the roster balanced. The buzz over VC will be loud enough to drown out any complaints about letting Hedo walk.

they would be getting Ryan Anderson as well..he isn't great, but he's a good bench big man..

[coyotes_geek]

Nelson
Carter
Turkoglu
Lewis
Howard


Damn that'd be a of a starting lineup.

One that would be expensive as too. Assuming it's going to take about $10 mil to get Turkoglu back, that's $67 mil wrapped up in just your starting 5.

[Mugen]

Spurs offer was Oberto + Thomas + Bowen + Mason for Carter + #11.

Magic offer is significantly better.

the spurs asked for the 11th pick?

i was thinking the spurs offered bruce, fabby, and Mason (or Hill) for Vince

which i think would be a lot closer to the Magics offer.

[Bruno]

the spurs asked for the 11th pick?

i was thinking the spurs offered bruce, fabby, and Mason (or Hill) for Vince

which i think would be a lot closer to the Magics offer.

Yes, they did.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s...to_traded.html

According to an Eastern Conference executive, Bowen, Oberto, Thomas and Roger Mason Jr. had been offered to the Nets in exchange for Carter and the Nets’ first-round pick in Thursday’s draft. The Spurs balked when the Nets asked for additional considerations, then turned their focus to Jefferson.

Nets get a good return for VC with expirings and a very good prospect in Courtney Lee.
I find that Thorn did a great job at trading Kidd, Jefferson and Carter.

[Bruno]

I would be quite surprised to see Spurs picking a big with #37.

Spurs need bigmen but I doubt they will carry more than 2 rookies PF/C. They still have one with Mahinmi and there is a good chance that another come from Europe (likely Gist).

[Mugen]

I would be quite surprised to see Spurs picking a big with #37.

Spurs need bigmen but I doubt they will carry more than 2 rookies PF/C. They still have one with Mahinmi and there is a good chance that another come from Europe (likely Gist).

i agree, this draft is weak for big men. i think they most likely get a PG.

[DPG21920]

I would be quite surprised to see Spurs picking a big with #37.

Spurs need bigmen but I doubt they will carry more than 2 rookies PF/C. They still have one with Mahinmi and there is a good chance that another come from Europe (likely Gist).

That is why I think the Spurs will be taking a point guard and a wing.

[vander]

IMO over the next few years, RJ will be better than VC, considering age and at ude and salary and whatnot.

[Mel_13]

Boston Globe calls the Carter trade official

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketb..._campaign=8315

[vander]

I would be quite surprised to see Spurs picking a big with #37.

Spurs need bigmen but I doubt they will carry more than 2 rookies PF/C. They still have one with Mahinmi and there is a good chance that another come from Europe (likely Gist).

you can never have too many big man prospects IMO, being that so many of them never amount to anything.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Boston Globe calls the Carter trade official

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketb..._campaign=8315

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