Official 2011 NBA Draft Thread

[Mugen]

pretty sure Silver just threw out a Heil Hitler

[dragonpride2001]

and i think robertas was our pick in the 2001 draft(ten years ago)

[stealthjbravo]

Adam Hanga can really penetrate deep which I think most will find useful.

[Sandman52]

Spurs went a little "old" with that pick.

[Spurtacus]

Adam Hanga can really penetrate deep which I think most will find useful.

[manufan10]

Adam Hanga can really penetrate deep which I think most will find useful.

That's what she said..

[benefactor]

ShamSports Mark Deeks
That was fun. I am now going to watch the whole thing again. Don't think I'm kidding, either.

[DesignatedT]

chadfordinsider Chad Ford
Really liked Cavs, Jazz, Spurs, Kings, Wizards draft tonight. Will start working on Draft Grades shortly ...
1 minute ago

[mudyez]

ShamSports Mark Deeks
That was fun. I am now going to watch the whole thing again. Don't think I'm kidding, either.

can't believe I stayed up until 6am just to read this thread and follow the ticker.

at least it was a great draft for us!

loved all of our picks and give ourself an A+ without hesitating!

[manufan10]

Adam Hanga is trending on Twitter.. that has to be a good thing.. right?

[DJ Mbenga]

i like what i say from hanga. now that chewbaca the lakers got and traded then to the nuggets was bizzare.

[DesignatedT]

Quick Q&A with Kawhi immediately after the draft:

The following are quotes from Kawhi Leonard following his selection in the NBA Draft.

Q. Kawhi, what does it feel like?
Kawhi Leonard: I feel great right now. I got picked to be on an NBA team. I worked hard. I finally accomplished my dream now, but it's not over yet. I've got a lot of work to do to make an impact in the league, and I'm ready to do any type of work I've got to do.

Q. There were reports that the Pacers and the Spurs have made a deal sending you to San Antonio; if true, how would you feel playing in San Antonio?
Kawhi Leonard: I feel good. I had a meeting with them, and I got a great vibe from them. Just any team I'm on, I'm happy with right now. I'm just going in, trying to do whatever the coach wants me to do to make the team successful.

Q. If that report isn't correct, you're going to a Pacer team that has a lot of players of your position, small forwards. What can you do to separate yourself and get yourself on the floor?
Kawhi Leonard: I can do a lot on the court. I'm very versatile. The coach drafted me, and he must have a plan in his head, and whatever his plan is, I'm ready for it.

Q. Your emphasis on rebounding in defense, talk about with the Pacers that, can get you immediate playing time, because they struggled on the defensive end, in the post, especially. Talk about how you're looking forward to that opportunity?
Kawhi Leonard: Yes, I take pride in defense. I'm just going to go in, do the same thing I did in college, get some rebounds and help my teammates find ways to win games.

[ShoogarBear]

We're literally about 3-5 years away from someone drafting a player with a 3 or a # in his name or who speaks only in clicks.

If we wait a year it'll be Ron Artest.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Y! Sources: After complications in Houston-Minnesota draft night deal, Wolves had to send additional pick on Friday. tinyurl.com/6g3cfpk
http://t.co/2C97aAR

[baseline bum]

This could be the most interesting draft for Spurs fans in a looooong time.

Good call bro

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Both Leonard and Joseph are 19 years old. Spurs went with very young prospects. When you add that Spurs have lost a good player in Hill, they will be worst at the end of the draft that they were at the start of it.

Spurs are taking a step back and have maybe accepted to be a mediocre team for the end of the Duncan's era.

lol

[baseline bum]

chadfordinsider:
Michael Jordan was wowed by Bismack in a late workout on Wednesday. Of course MJ was wowed by Kwame at a late workout in 2001.

Dad Killer
Kaminsky

[CGD]

Zach Lowe (who?) can cry me a mfing river

Damn