The Official NBA Draft Thread

#128
#128
All that to move up 2? That's a bit much. Who's at 23 that wants the exact same person as Portland?
 
#130
#130
VOLNBAMA said:
Rubio's agent doesn't want him playing in Minnesota
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It seems his agent doesn't want him playing in a small media market. Even though the Minneapolis-St. Paul media market is actually quite robust.

I don't know what Rubio himself wants to do, but I think he stays in Minnesota.
 
#133
#133
crusse10 said:
All that to move up 2? That's a bit much. Who's at 23 that wants the exact same person as Portland?
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Look at Portland's roster. No second round pick is going to make their team. So, they gave away two picks that were of no value to them and moved up two spots.
 
#134
#134
Some analysis from Fox's draft page

Some questioned why Tyler Hansbrough was even in the green room tonight. Now we know. Hansbrough style should fit in well with the Pacers. Most of Indiana's big men tend to step away from the hoop and shoot over people. Hansbrough fills a need for the Pacers because he is going to do all the dirty work in the paint. Probably not going to be a superstar, but should be able to stay in the league for 10+ years because of his work ethic. Underrated athletically and plenty of experience with four years under coach Roy Williams.
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With Andre Miller's status up in the air for the 76ers, Holiday was a no-brainer at 17. Holiday is a bit of a tweener, not exactly a point guard or a shooting guard, but he is young enough (just turned 19) to learn the position and become their future point guard. How quickly he will help the 76ers is something that will be figured out, but Philly will still most likely try to re-sign the veteran Miller because it would be asking too much to hand the reigns over the Holiday so early in his career. He had inconsistencies at UCLA as a freshman, but showed enough talent to be drafted in the first round. After a season of grooming or two, Holiday could be one of the best players to come out of this draft when all said and done.
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Daye is a very long forward that is probably going to play on the wing for his NBA career. He is a skilled player, able to shoot from distance and put the ball on the floor when needed. Detroit's starting perimeter is set with point guard Rodney Stuckey, shooting guard Rip Hamilton, and small forward Tayshaun Prince. After that there is not much certainty. Daye will not be forced to play right away because of Detroit's veteran bunch. He will have to put on some weight in order to be effective at the next level. Some question his toughness and say he is not a great athlete. But going to Detroit is a great fit for him because he can learn from Prince who also faced the same type of criticism when he was entering the league.
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#135
#135
Did Lisa Salters really just ask Shaq if he's going to be Z's backup? Idiocy running rampant in NYC.
 
#137
#137
nickknx865 said:
It seems his agent doesn't want him playing in a small media market. Even though the Minneapolis-St. Paul media market is actually quite robust.

I don't know what Rubio himself wants to do, but I think he stays in Minnesota.
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Sounds like his agent is part of the Chinese government.
 
#141
#141
So, these Tar Heel cats down here get down right defensive if you question Psycho-T's potential in the NBA.
 
#147
#147
YahooSports NBA -Minny officials are thus far resisting the advances of the Knicks and the wishes of the player’s agent and insisting that Rubio will stay
 
#148
#148
hatvol96 said:
Joe Dumars, who is one of the best execs in the league, is having an awful run. The Billups trade, now this terrible pick. Daye will be lucky to last past his rookie contract.
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Thought we were saying that Dumars "fleeced" Denver GM in that trade? Did Denver's playoff run change that?
 
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