Running Draft Commentary From MSG
Authored by Andrew Perna/Jason M. Williams
28th June, 2007 - 6:07 pm
RealGM's Jason M. Williams and Andrew Perna are camped out at the media hotbed that is the NBA Draft. Make sure to check back here all night as they'll be supplying you with running commentary on everything going on at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
6:04 PM
We arrive at the WaMu Theather and get settled into our press seats. ESPN's Andy Katz is stationed just a few feet in front of us and we are hearing the latest in Draft Night rumors.
It appears as though a proposed deal between the Knicks and Blazers is "on life support." The trade would have sent Zach Randolph and Martell Webster to New York in exchange for Steve Francis and Channing Frye.
6:09 PM
Katz is reporting the Boston-Seattle deal could be back on track, with Ray Allen heading East. Reportedly, Ainge sent Katz a text message informing him that the deal is still on the table, contrary to previous reports.
He's also saying that Memphis looks locked into Mike Conley Jr. at the fourth pick, and it's beginning to look like Yi Jianlian will fall to the Bucks at the sixth selection. Yi's camp would not be thrilled about that.
6:16 PM
Katz just received a phone call from an NBA executive, regarding a blockbuster deal. Katz repeatedly said the words "I won't say anything until later." The name Kevin Garnett was mentioned several times.
We're hoping to figure out the details before it's announced...
6:19 PM
Jason on Proposed Knicks Deal
It would be a sign of relief for Knick fans. This would finally rid the team of the aging and problematic Francis, while Randolph would help solidify the toughness that is lacking for New York in the paint. Unfortunately, the Knicks would have to absorb the remaining 4 years and $61M on his deal, which would then pull them out of the Kobe Bryant or LeBron James summer sweepstakes for the time being.
6:40 PM
With 20 minutes to go before ESPN's coverage begins, there is a buzz in the air. With the crowd filing into their seats, Stuart Scott is writing his final jokes on his note cards, and security is starting to ask more questions. The frenzy that is the NBA Draft is nearly underway and we will provide you with commentary and analysis of every selection, rumor, whisper, and cough by anyone and everyone important.
why is kg a blockbuster deal?
what makes it a blockbuster deal?
3 teams?
a superstar?
superstar I think.
KG to Golden State? WTF? Might have just been a teaser but details supposedly to follow.
I'm guessing it was Ray Allen to Beantown for the #5
I think we can tune out Jim Gray as anywhere near being reliable.
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