The 2008 NBA Draft

[AFBlue]

It's probably wrong to call Courtney Lee a swingman in any sense, as he's a SG. I'd mark him at the top of the list at 26, if perhaps behind Rush. I think he could be a very good fit.

Chase Budinger is a forgotten boy at this point... wonder where he falls, if he pulls out, or what. Not necessarily Spurs material (bad defense), but could be worth a listing.

Pat Calathes might be more of a mid-2nd pick, and could be very worth it.

Chase Budinger will work out for a team picking in the teens and they'll fall in love with his size, athleticism, and jumpshot. There are a few questions surrounding his defense and at ude (laid back/passive?), but I wouldn't anticipate him falling to the Spurs when all is said and done.

Reminds me a of alot of Brent Barry FWIW.

[AFBlue]

It's probably wrong to call Courtney Lee a swingman in any sense, as he's a SG. I'd mark him at the top of the list at 26, if perhaps behind Rush. I think he could be a very good fit.

Also, Lee being just a SG I think puts him behind some others regardless of him being a ready-made scorer. But that's my philosophy and I'm not sure it's shared by the Spurs.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Prediction:
26. Bill Walker
45. Sonny Weems
57. Goran Dragic

[timvp]

Prediction:
26. Bill Walker
45. Sonny Weems
57. Goran Dragic

The Spurs have been attracted to speed in recent years. Parker first caught their eye when he shattered the speed record at draft camps. Elson was signed solely because he's fast. Cook last year timed out as fast. They liked Splitter partly due to his speed.

Weems at 6-foot-6 is the fastest player in the draft. At 45 I can very easily see the Spurs going that route





Oh and yeah that'd be a of a pull from the draft if the Spurs got that threesome. If Walker and Weems even halfway panned out, they'd solve any athleticism problems the Spurs have on the perimeter. Dragic would be a nice point guard to have in the pipeline that could come over in two or three years.

[Russ]

I'd go for Rush, CDR or Batum (if they can sign him now).

For some reason, I think Lee and Walker will be busts.

[Spurs Brazil]

Nets Fielding Calls For Draft Picks


Jun 07, 2008 5:04 AM EST
The New Jersey Nets own picks 10 and 21 in the first round of the NBA Draft later this month, and according to GM Kiki Vandeweghe, the team is fielding a number of calls from opponents who are interested in trading, the New York Post is reporting.

"We're starting to get calls on the number 10 pick and 21. Later in the first round is getting very popular," said Vandeweghe.

"People are seeing this is a deep draft. They're going to find somebody they like," Vandeweghe added. "So I probably fielded five or six calls [Thursday] on 10 and 21. The discussions are starting. What that tells you is we have the opportunity or the chance to get somebody pretty good there."

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...r_draft_picks/

[Sway]

At 57, my personal favorites are:

Goran Dragic - Defensive minded Slovenian point guard.
Keith Brumbaugh - Fresh out of prison but former top ten prospect whose favorite team is the Spurs.
George Hill - Small school point guard.
Mike Taylor - Speedy combo guard who played in the D-League last year.
Pat Calathes - 6-foot-10 player who could play shooting guard.
Shan Foster - Has struggled in draft camps but a good kid who can shoot.

Either one of these two guys would be a really good pick this late in the draft.

[AFBlue]

Guess I'll give my preferences for the #26 pick....

Top Tier
1. Brandon Rush

Solid Choices
2. Bill Walker
3. Nicolas Batum
4. Chase Budinger
5. Robin Lopez
6. Chris Douglas-Roberts
7. Courney Lee
8. Mario Chalmers
9. JJ Hickson
10. Serge Ibaka

So-So
11. DJ White
12. Omri Casspi
13. Devon Hardin
14. Victor Claver
15. Jason Thompson

Reaches
16. Wayne Ellington
17. Alexi Ajinca
18. Joey Dorsey
19. Luc Richard Mbah A Moute
20. Nathan Jawai

[oligarchy]

No love for Dove? Figured most people would love a long 3 with defensive prowess. He lacks the O, but could get there.

[Mr. Body]

No love for Dove? Figured most people would love a long 3 with defensive prowess. He lacks the O, but could get there.

I'd like at least a camp invite.

[AFBlue]

Does anyone know when the cutoff date for players to stay in/get out of the draft?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

The 16th, I believe.

[AFBlue]

The 16th, I believe.

Guess this means we'll find out tomorrow who is in for sure...

Anyone know if there's a specific time on the 16th to withdraw your name from draft consideration?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Guess this means we'll find out tomorrow who is in for sure...

Anyone know if there's a specific time on the 16th to withdraw your name from draft consideration?

I can't remember where I heard this, but I think it's 4 p.m. Eastern time.

[AFBlue]

I can't remember where I heard this, but I think it's 4 p.m. Eastern time.

Cool, thanks for the info.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

That latest Bill Walker article said it's 5 p.m. Eastern time.

[SPURSGOAT]

Is the draft going to be on ESPN? Like they do with the NFL draft?

[Marcus Bryant]

Tomorrow is the deadline.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Is the draft going to be on ESPN? Like they do with the NFL draft?

Yup.

[Mr. Body]

Sadly I'll be in the air on a long flight during the draft, so will be rushing to check online once I get home what happened.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

That sucks.

[Mr. Body]

That sucks.

I had a great time watching it live in a bar with my Rockets and Pistons friends last year. Alas.

[timvp]

After doing some research, the players we have to watch today who might pull out of the draft that could hurt the depth of the draft before the Spurs pick are Gallinari, Budinger, Lawson, Walker and Ibaka.

If at least four of those five players stay in, the Spurs should be in good shape.

[Mr. Body]

After doing some research, the players we have to watch today who might pull out of the draft that could hurt the depth of the draft before the Spurs pick are Gallinari, Budinger, Lawson, Walker and Ibaka.

If at least four of those five players stay in, the Spurs should be in good shape.

I could see at least 2 of those leaving (Galinari, Walker), which is bad.

Hendrix and Ajinca may be moving up.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I think only Walker will pull out.