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I call Bull on Donnie
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=12989
Nelson: Expect Plenty Of Trades
The Dallas Mavericks currently own the 22nd pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, but don't be surprised if they wind up making a move. Mavs GM Donnie Nelson told us today that he is actively seeking a way to move up.
"We think we're going to get something good at 22. It's a good area. That being said, we're real active (in trade talks), as we are every draft. We're looking to trade up, trade down, trade all around, as far as the pick goes. But it's a decent area and we feel like we can get something good down there."
Wherever the Mavs end up making their first round pick, they feel they can address a need. For one thing, they are in need of depth at every position, though point guard might be a stretch.
"I don't know that you can address a certain position when it gets down to 22," says Nelson. "We're hoping for another Josh Howard moment, but we feel like we're going to get something down there that we like. We need back-up everything - 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Obviously free agency could impact that, so that means we'd like to get all of our guys back, and it means that at 22 we'll probably grab just the best player."
The one constant among league executives this summer has been the belief that there is a certain plateau in the talent level of the 2009 draft class. Many have told us that between the third pick and the 23rd pick there won't be a huge gap in talent. Nelson defined it a little differently, and then went on to say he believes there will be a lot of trade activity going on during the draft.
"I'd say if you're talking to the average GM out there, there's probably a line after #1, a second line after 5 or so, and then a third line between 10 and 12, and then after that you can get the same guy at 22 as you do at 15. Our strategy is being knowledgeable about everything at all times and being ready. I think there's going to be a lot of activity in this draft; not just trading up and down, but also there will be some attached player transactions, as well. We want to make sure that when and if we pull the trigger on a trade that it will be for the right reasons."
In a time when many teams are looking to cut costs, the Mavericks are much more concerned about getting Dirk Nowitzki back into the NBA Finals. Don't be surprised if they make a major move toward that end on draft day next week.
I call Bull on Donnie
Donnie Nelson and Steve Kerr are both GM's who have a bark a lot bigger than their bite. Every year they both say, "We expect to move up on the draft, the fans should expect us to take a player in the top 10," and it never happens. I know exactly how it feels to be Mavs fans that read that.
Nelson is a chode wart.
Why would you be breaking your neck to move up in this draft if you're not getting Griffin, Jennings or Rubio?
There will be plenty of trades, just none involving the Mavericks. Donnie's got a Frisco D-League team to attend to. Priorities, people.
Even if they had #1... they would still suck.
He is saying Blake Griffin is heads and shoulders better than everyone else? GTFO
2009 NBA Mock Lottery Draft with Revised Team Order
#1 Pick 2009 NBA Draft Lottery - LA Clippers
Blake Griffin - PF - Okalahoma
#2 Pick 2009 NBA Draft Lottery - Memphis Grizzlies
Ricky Rubio - PG - Spain
#3 Pick 2009 NBA Draft Lottery - Oklahoma City Thunder
Hasheem Thabeet - C - UConn
#4 Pick 2009 NBA Draft Lottery - Sacramento Kings
James Harden - SG - Arizona State
#5 Pick 2009 NBA Draft Lottery - Washington Wizards
Jordan Hill - PF Arizona
#6 Pick 2009 NBA Draft Lottery - Minnesota Timberwolves
DeMar DeRozan - SG - USC
#7 Pick 2009 NBA Draft Lottery - Golden State
Tyreke Evans - PG/SG - Memphis
#8 Pick 2009 NBA Draft Lottery - New York Knicks
Stephen Curry - PG/SG - Davidson
#9 Pick 2009 NBA Draft Lottery - Toronoto Raptors
Earl Clark - SF/PF - Louisville
#10 Pick 2009 NBA Draft Lottery - Milwauke Bucks
Gerald Henderson - SG - Duke
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