Links: Liveblogging the NBA Draft
Coming to you live from the World’s Most Famous Arena…
–6:16 pm–
OK, I’m here in front of the stage right now, in my seat on the fourth row. I’m wearing a San Antonio Missions fitted and, in an effort to instill some luck into Atlanta’s fortunes, I’ve got on my Air Force II Dirtys.
The Draft picks are up on stage right now. Joakim Noah is wearing a bow tie and a while suit and he has his hair down, so he looks like a member of Bone Thugz. Nobody else is really pimped out. Julian Wright looks like a cross between Tim Thomas and Calvin Andrews.
An early obstacle: Forgot the power cord for my MacBook, so I’ve got the screen turned down so low that I can barely see it. Let’s hope the power lasts long enough for the first round.
David Stern just came out of nowhere and popped up behind all the draftees. Yi Jianlian almost jumped off the stage.
I’m going to update again just before we get going. Stay tuned…
–6:37–
Lots of milling around right now. Mad quiet up in here. No fans have been allowed in yet. Marco Belinelli is in the stands with a ridiculously hot ladyfriend. Keep an eye out for her on the broadcast. (Heh heh, he said “broad”cast.) For the record, Dan Steinberg from the DC Sports Bog is the one who pointed out the lady to me. Do not miss. I’d draft him just for the chance that she’d be hanging around. I’d take a picture of her but we’re not that kind of site. Not yet, anyway.
–6:49–
Spike Lee in the house. The crowd is filing in. Mark Jackson and Mike Tirico are reading their notes. It’s nearly time.
(BTW, what happened to Dan Patrick? Remember how he hosted the Draft last year and David Stern got snippy with him for talking too much?
–6:58–
Peter Gabriel’s “Big Time” is bumping up in here. And they’ve already started showing NBA bloopers on the TV screens to keep people entertained and keep them from spontaneously chanting curse words or something.
–7:00–
A very well-known NBA writer just walked by and told me “This is f*cking unbelievable.”
What? I asked.
If these trades go through…
Then he started eating popcorn and I didn’t have a chance to talk to him any more.
–7:04–
My main man Sekou Smith from the AJC arrived and plopped down next to me. I sent him off to look at Belinelli’s lady.
–7:06–
Andy Katz is reporting a proposed trade between Boston and Seattle involving Ray Allen and the number 5 pick. Now Stephen A. is letting someone have it. A writer from a large newspaper just told me he only writes when he has to. I told him that’s why newspapers are dying.
–7:15–
I thought this thing started at 7:00. What a crock. Dick Vitale says Oden reminds him of Patrick Ewing. And DiGiorno’s reminds me of Domino’s. Thanks, Dick.
–7:16–
The Mad VP is in the house. We’ve got a crew up in here.
–7:21–
I think Oden has his natural cornrows going. Harrington-style.
–7:24–
Sekou wants to know if Russ is out doing stunt work for the dude from Notting Hill. Good call. Draft starts in 6 minutes.
–7:30–
I’m told Denver “might still a possibility for the Hawks.” Meaning Marcus Camby could be a Hawk in a few minutes.
–7:33–
The Blazers are on the clock. Five minutes. My money’s on Oden for them.
–7:35–
The pick comes with 2:19 left. It’s Oden. His suit looks purple on TV, but it’s actually blue. Before the pick they ran a graphic about what a great GM Kevin Pritchard is. What exactly has he done? He worked hard to get that number 1 pick, I know, but…
Also, Leonard Hamilton, former Wizards coach, is in the family section. Weird.
–7:38–
Wait, Hamilton must have recruited Al Thornton to FSU back in the day. Seattle’s on the clock. Sekou also says he walked in with Scoop and someone called Scoop “Skip Bayless.” Scoop said he’s never been called that before.
–7:42–
The Sonics used all their time. I think they were stalling so they could interview Oden on ESPN. Seattle picked Durant. Huge ovation from crowd — much louder than Oden got. Durant can’t walk in his dress shoes.
–7:43–
The Hawks are on the clock. I wonder if Billy Knight knows the Draft has started. Every time Jay Bilas talks I remember him saying Josh Smith would be the biggest bust in the first round. Thanks, Jay!
–7:48–
The best part about being here is you can’t really hear Stu Scott’s interviews.
–7:50–
Hawks are taking a while. Trade?
–7:50–
Stern came running out form the back and announced that Al Horford was the move. I think Horford may be wearing eyeliner. People were chanting Florida Gators stuff. Tito Horford is in the house, waving a Dominican flag. Viva! I like the pick. I’d rather have Amare, though.
–7:52–
Stern back fast with the fourth pick. The Grizz take Mike Conley. Three is too high for Conley but four isn’t, Khalid asks? No, four’s too high, too. On all the highlights they show, he’s going around Lee Humphrey. Bilas loves the pick, which makes me wonder even more.
–7:56–
Horford is the safe pick for Atlanta. If they wanted to make a splash, they could’ve gone for Yi or Conley. But they didn’t. Andy Katz says the Celts want Jeff Green from Georgetown. Hope he likes backing up Paul Pierce, unless they trade him to Seattle for Ray Allen.
–7:58–
OK, I guess that was Seattle’s pick. But Green’s still wearing a Celtics hat. Ray Allen in Boston is interesting. But don’t Green and Durant play the same position? I’m all confused.
–8:03–
Technically, time ran out on the Bucks pick. But because Mike Tirico wouldn’t shut up, I think it was OK. Stern just walked out with a card…with the sixth pick, the Bucks select…Yi! And he does NOT look happy. The Bucks just caused an international coup, I think.
–8:05–
Fran Fraschilla just said Yi “is hip-hop, he’s 50 Cent.” Khalid threatened to leave over that. Russ better rip Fran for that one.
–8:08–
Ric Bucher says Larry Harris drafted Yi strictly on the advice of his Dad. I heard Del said Yi was like Tyson Chandler with a jump shot. Yi’s being interviewed by Stu Scott right now. That sounds like a match made in hell.
–8:10–
T-Wolves are on the clock. Here comes the Sternbot, looking particularly confident. Must be an easy name to pronounce. Corey Brewer! There’s a surprise. I thought for sure it would be Spencer Hawes.
–8:13–
Wow, surprising that Dick Vitale was such a big fan of Corey Brewer. By the way, Khalid points out Brandan Wright is slipping.
–8:17–
We got the BETcats and then the Bulls. Will MJ make one last assist to Chicago?
–8:18–
The BETcats select Brandan Wright. Will he be behind Adam Morrison and all their young big guys? Where do you play him?
I think the Knicks just made a trade. Trying to get confirmation on that.
–8:24–
I hear the trade is done. Portland and New York. Getting details now. Think it’s Zach Randolph. ESPN hasn’t mentioned this. I’m scooping their 800 reporters all by my lonesome.
–8:25–
Joakim to Chicago. That’s where he told me he wanted to go about a month ago. Good for him. I don’t see how he and Ben Wallace can play together, though.
–8:29–
It’s Randolph, Dickau and Freddy Jones for Steve Francis and Channing Frye. Exclusive!
–8:31–
Wow. Can’t wait to hear how Zebo’s going to do in New York. Scores West Side? Spencer Hawes to Sacto. Reggie Theus will slot him into the Anthony Anderson role?
–8:35–
Hawks on the clock. I hear it’s Acie Law.
–8:37–
Hawks select Acie Law. He’s the shortest player Billy Knight’s ever picked in the first round. That’s not a joke, that’s a fact. I’m with this pick. Good selection. And the Knicks trade is official, I’m being told. ESPN is slacking right now.
–8:41–
I’m hoping Acie Law breaks the streak of crappy Acie’s in the NBA. Philly is on the clock. Khalid doesn’t know what they’re going to do. Sam’s pushing for them to take Josh McRoberts.
–8:44–
Stephen A. is putting Billy King on blast. D-Stern is back. The Sixers select Thaddeus Young. He can play in the D League with Louis Williams! ATL! Khalid is blaming Ryan Jones and screaming curse words. Julian Wright is slipping, yo.
–8:50–
Khalid’s upset with the Thaddeus pick. He says he’s going to start rooting for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
–8:52–
The Hornets take Julian Wright. So Nick Young can go to L.A. Nice.
–8:59–
The Clips take Al Thornton. Good pick there. He’s like a motivated Tim Thomas. He may be 24 years old, but he has braces like a kid.
–9:04–
Curious to see what the Pistons do here. Stern is on stage. The Pistons select…Rodney Stuckey. Nick Young is not happy. I’m told he’s going to the Wizards.
–9:09–
By the way, I’m sticking around through the Nets pick at 17 and then I gotta run. I’ll be back later tonight, but keep the comments rolling, people.
–9:10–
The Wizards select Nick Young. His Mom is flipping out. He’s wearing a white jacket and black slacks. He’s a thin dude. His Mom is still screaming.
–9:14–
Bucher is announcing the Knicks trade. The crowd goes wild! I only posted it what…45 minutes ago? An hour ago?
–9:15–
Stephen A. has found his cause. He’s going crazy about something or other. Wonder if the Knicks waited until now to announce this to overshadow the Nets pick? The Nets pick Shawn Williams. Nobody cares because there’s a lot of Zebo residual love in here.
That’s it. I gots to go. Catch you guys later tonight to wrap things up Keep the comments going, though!
260 Responses to “Links: Liveblogging the NBA Draft”
Jun.28 at 6:39 pm
big Al says:
First!
Jun.28 at 6:43 pm
jbn74sb says:
“I’m wearing a San Antonio Missions fitted and, in an effort to instill some luck into Atlanta’s fortunes, I’ve got on my Air Force II Dirtys.”
For a second there I thought this may have been another Konate post. Thankfully, my fears were unfounded.
Jun.28 at 6:44 pm
H to the izzo says:
Does anyone know where I can watch the draft on the internet?
Jun.28 at 6:45 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
No idea, H.
Jun.28 at 6:47 pm
H to the izzo says:
Lang you’ll have to paint a picture with your words in that case.
Jun.28 at 6:48 pm
Reggie Evans says:
Yes, you are that kind of site! CAMONN!
Jun.28 at 6:49 pm
blake wright says:
Give me a name, I can do a google search with safe search turned off!
Jun.28 at 6:51 pm
blake wright says:
I saw the pix of Marco on google, and he just LOOKS like he’s the next big thing out of Europe. Kid is probably legit…I say Kid cause he looks like he’s about 10. Long, lanky, can probably shoot lights out though. Rather Pistol Pete-ish.
Jun.28 at 7:00 pm
H to the izzo says:
BTW:I found a live stream of the draft on the internet if anyone needs it.
Jun.28 at 7:04 pm
Joe says:
Post the link.
Jun.28 at 7:04 pm
Matteo says:
I need it H. thx
Jun.28 at 7:06 pm
H to the izzo says:
http://myp2p.eu/NBA.htm
You will need SopCast or one of those though
Jun.28 at 7:09 pm
Cheryl says:
Lang, if you lose power, just post to us using your iPhone. –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 7:10 pm
Invader says:
Seriously, us here in Canada NEED that link.
Jun.28 at 7:11 pm
Maravich says:
Man it sucks living in England. Anyone know how i cna watch the draft through the internet? H to the izzo where you from?
Jun.28 at 7:12 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
Not getting an iPhone, Cheryl. Too tied to my Sidekick, and I can’t truss it (the iPhone) just yet.
Jun.28 at 7:13 pm
Reggie Evans says:
if you guys have tv, let me know as the picks come in, i’m at work, and don’t want to have to hit refresh a million times at the worldwide lagger, it’s a lot faster to see and updated post
Jun.28 at 7:13 pm
Mark says:
yeah hit me up with that stream
Jun.28 at 7:16 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
I’ll be doing it here, Reg. Stay tuned.
Jun.28 at 7:18 pm
Eoin says:
Cheryl, that thing’s incredibly annoying.That wasn’t even a point of view.That was a suggestion.And there was nothing uniquely feminine about it either.It’s like ‘First!’ or ‘Please come to Kentucky Patrick Patterson!’
Jun.28 at 7:21 pm
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
I’m streaming old Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes while waiting for the draft to start. Officially excited now - not least about my boy Petteri Koponen. It’ll be nice to see where he lands.
Jun.28 at 7:21 pm
Nadav says:
hova, whats the live stream?
Jun.28 at 7:22 pm
Vahid says:
Is there anything more awkward than Stuart Scott?
Jun.28 at 7:26 pm
H to the izzo says:
I linked it but its waiting to be moderated
Slobo:What stream are you using?
Jun.28 at 7:28 pm
d.Y. says:
anybody know about live streams for mac?
Jun.28 at 7:29 pm
Reggie Evans says:
How do you match salaries when a draft pick is involved in a trade? Anyone know?
Jun.28 at 7:29 pm
Stringer Bell says:
lang…does Marco’s gal look better than the loveliness that Casey Jacobsen brought with him to the draft a few years back?
Jun.28 at 7:30 pm
Reggie Evans says:
Lang - was just saying in case your power went out.
Jun.28 at 7:31 pm
SMK says:
Reggie - I think draft picks are ignored for salary cap calculations.
Jun.28 at 7:31 pm
Nadav says:
whaaats the link
Jun.28 at 7:32 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
Yeah, picks count $0 in a trade, Reg, although first round salaries are slotted so you can kind of figure down the road what they’ll cost against your cap.
Jun.28 at 7:33 pm
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
As I said, I’m just streaming old Curb Your… episodes while killing time - don’t know where to get a stream for the Draft.
Jun.28 at 7:33 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
Not sure but it might be illegal to post that link here, so I ain’t moderating it.
Jun.28 at 7:34 pm
Nadav says:
wow.
my email is larepeat@hotmail.oom
Jun.28 at 7:34 pm
Vahid says:
So if Camby does go to ATL for the #11, does that mean Atlanta goes with Conley at #3? I’m assuming they either go big with Horford at #3 and go small by taking either that GT cat or Acie Law at #11, or go for Camby and take Conley at 3. Or maybe they take Horford and get Camby. They’re weird like that.
Jun.28 at 7:36 pm
Reggie Evans says:
Thanks - that sucks for the team trading the draft pick - they should assign some $$ value to the picks.
Jun.28 at 7:44 pm
truce says:
ray allen and paul pierce together = 7th in the east.
Jun.28 at 7:44 pm
Eoin says:
That was so irritating how Seattle took all five minutes to make a pick we KNEW they were gonna make.God.
Jun.28 at 7:45 pm
albie1kenobi says:
what does everyone think about that proposed celtics/sonic trade? i personally think it’s a great trade for sonics (dump huge salary, while getting someone who’s probably a bigger ray allen), but doesn’t make sense for celtics. i guess that’s why it’s gonna go through. who would sonics pick at #5?
Jun.28 at 7:47 pm
Cheryl says:
yeah, but jeff green at #5 to seattle? i don’t get that one. –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 7:47 pm
Nadav says:
adidas needs to burn for those ugly ass 3 striped everywhere on the hats
Jun.28 at 7:49 pm
Stringer Bell says:
the sonics, if the trade goes through, are gonna take conley at 5 and dump ridnour on the hawks for the 11th pick
Jun.28 at 7:49 pm
H to the izzo says:
Nadav:Hotmail won’t let my E-mail go through for some reason
Eoin:You’re Irish right?How are watching it?
Jun.28 at 7:50 pm
Nadav says:
larepeat@hotmail.com i spelt it wrong the first time…
Jun.28 at 7:51 pm
J3K says:
Do these teams really need 5 minutes to decide who they’re going to pick? Especially teams this high in the Draft, shouldn’t they have hundreds of scenarios in mind and be prepared to act as the Draft unfolds?
I guess the suspense is just…killing…me.
Jun.28 at 7:51 pm
Bobby says:
Hey what’s the stream link?
Jun.28 at 7:52 pm
Reggie Evans says:
HORFORD IN THE ATL
Jun.28 at 7:52 pm
Reggie Evans says:
Next pick? YIYIYIYI
Jun.28 at 7:53 pm
Bobby says:
@ H to the Izzo, please email me the link too? rockonmyfriends@hotmail.com
Jun.28 at 7:54 pm
Maravich says:
h to the izzo please email me the link too if possible my email: charriott@mail.com thankyou very much, I live in England
Jun.28 at 7:54 pm
Mike says:
While watching the draft, take a look at some tremendous stuff provided by the not-discovered-or-forgotten former St. John’s Red Storm player - Grady Reynolds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_THOPap_okg
Jun.28 at 7:55 pm
J3K says:
Are you a happy man, Lang?
Jun.28 at 7:56 pm
sean says:
g-baby1@hotmail.com can u send me dat link
Jun.28 at 7:56 pm
Eoin says:
…is Lang gone?The Hawks just picked and still nothing…
Jun.28 at 7:59 pm
Eoin says:
Izzo, I’m using the draft ticker on espn.com, not watching it per se, just seeing the picks as they come in…I live a boring life.
Jun.28 at 8:00 pm
Nadav says:
Celtic Green…nice
Jun.28 at 8:01 pm
albie1kenobi says:
so how does jeff green and durant compliment each other? they play the same position, and that’s the only thing i know about Green.
Jun.28 at 8:04 pm
Vahid says:
They talked about how great a playmaker and passer Green is, so I guess that’s part of the rational for taking him. He’ll definitely set up Durant who likes to come off screens to shoot the J. I don’t really see Durant as a forward or a guard…very much a combo who can work out of the post or perimeter. Both very versatile players. I don’t think Rashard Lewis fits into the equation, though…
Jun.28 at 8:04 pm
Eoin says:
Slamonline just told me I couldn’t make posts with less than 15 seconds separating them.NO WAY COULD I ACTUALLY DO THAT ANYWAY.God DAMN.
Jun.28 at 8:05 pm
albie1kenobi says:
okay so i’m not alone on this. Lang said the same thing. so really how does it work? don’t they already have rashad lewis at the 3 already too? i’m supposing they are letting him go too.
oh, Yi is picked by bucks too. i wonder how that’s gonna work out. if he actually plays for them, bucks’ be interesting to watch.
Jun.28 at 8:07 pm
H to the izzo says:
The only way I could see it working would be using Durant as a 2 and maybe Green as a point forward type position..actually no I’ll stick to being confused
Jun.28 at 8:07 pm
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
With all the trade talk coming into this draft, THIS is the trade that actually happens? Don’t Pierce and Allen play the same position? I’m confused too.
Jun.28 at 8:07 pm
DP says:
Portland is going to win the western c. next year. no joke. play wit it.
Jun.28 at 8:09 pm
chiqo says:
seattle’s stupid.
Jun.28 at 8:09 pm
DP says:
WHAT THE HELL IS YI SAYING? DAMN, HAVE THEY EVER TRIED A TRANSLATOR? PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:11 pm
albie1kenobi says:
this draft is… interesting to say the least…
hey people shut up! let’s see how wolves screws up next!
Jun.28 at 8:12 pm
Reggie Evans says:
Does Yi really look unhappy? Or is that how he always looks? How would one know?
Jun.28 at 8:13 pm
DP says:
COREY BREWER WILL BE THE LEADING SCORER FOR THE TIMBERWOLVES NEXT YEAR. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:13 pm
Eoin says:
Corey Brewer’s screwed.Either he’ll die when KG snaps next yr and kills everyone in ‘Sota’s lockerroom, or else he’s playing without KG and basically just Rashad McCants.Who SUCKS, but the way.
Jun.28 at 8:14 pm
albie1kenobi says:
i wonder if joakim is pissed that 2 gators are picked before him. he sure doesn’t look happy. brewer on the other hand looks like he just won… well the lottery. i think it’s a great pick for wolves, regardless of whatever happens to KG.
Jun.28 at 8:15 pm
Eoin says:
Oh, and Chad thinks Green is the PERFECT wingman for Durant.Somehow.The idiot.
Jun.28 at 8:15 pm
Cheryl says:
albie, see my earlier post. seattle’s trade makes no sense. and boston’s moves aren’t any better. –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 8:16 pm
H to the izzo says:
Brandan Wright slipping makes me look smart
Jun.28 at 8:16 pm
Joe says:
Didnt they start playing the Stu interview, you can hear the echo. The people of the NBA read your blog lang…soon he’ll be in surround sound.
Now THIS is blog btw.
Jun.28 at 8:18 pm
Cheryl says:
whoever jordan picks here will be for another team. –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 8:18 pm
chiqo says:
i’d do rachel nichols.
Jun.28 at 8:18 pm
luckyluciano says:
WHOOP DERE IT IS BUCK!!! (or as the native Indians called it MI-LI-WA-KE) Got the biggest outside shot of the draft.. At least this chinese brother will help out Bogut, let him shine on u crazy rider..
Jun.28 at 8:20 pm
cliza says:
didnt slip too far.
Jun.28 at 8:20 pm
albie1kenobi says:
Cheryl, the trade makes sense for the sonics IMO, just not the pick.
oh hey look! the Tar Heel stays in north carolina! and the tv freezes up, is that just my tv?
Jun.28 at 8:21 pm
DP says:
BRANDAN WRIGHT? WTF! I WEIGH MORE THAN THAT TOOTHPICK AND I AM 6-1! PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:21 pm
Eoin says:
Ah ha the BETcats took Brandan “Stick Figure” Wright.If I’m the same weight as you, you can’t play the four in the L.You just CAN’T!
Jun.28 at 8:21 pm
H to the izzo says:
Brandan Wright to Bobcats is definite trade bait
Jun.28 at 8:22 pm
maddskizzle says:
mark blount is in the draft?
Jun.28 at 8:22 pm
chiqo says:
props to slamonline for not crashing. i’m ain’t saying no names, but *cough*realgm*cough*.
Jun.28 at 8:23 pm
Eoin says:
Damn right DP!I’m 6″5 and I’m thin at 200 pounds.HE must actually have anorexia.
Jun.28 at 8:24 pm
DP says:
CHI TOWN BETTER PICK NOAH WITH THIS ONE. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:27 pm
Bobby says:
Yi’s translator; coming soon to a game near you
Jun.28 at 8:28 pm
DP says:
I KNEW IT! NOAH TO CHI TOWN. PAXON MUST BE LISTENING TO ME DOWN HERE IN MISSISSIPPI. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:28 pm
Eoin says:
This is getting predictable.Everyone had the Bulls taking Noah.WHO THE HELL CAN SCORE IN THE POST ON THAT TEAM???Not that they really had an option, Spencer Hawes wasn’t the answer either.At least Noah’ll hustle for them.
Jun.28 at 8:28 pm
H to the izzo says:
Noah to Chicago-why not?
Jun.28 at 8:29 pm
Cheryl says:
i like noah for the bulls. they’ll be fun to watch next year.
Jun.28 at 8:30 pm
chiqo says:
someone get the bulls an on staff hairstylist.
Jun.28 at 8:30 pm
Eoin says:
This Zach trade makes NO sense.I don’t even have anything else to say like, it just doesn’t make any sense.
Jun.28 at 8:32 pm
albie1kenobi says:
yup the tv’s dead. must be the thunder storm outside. either that or MJ is pissed at me for saying something wrong. did i diss the pick unintentionally?
and can someone explain why bulls picked noah? are they trying to get yet another energy guy with no jumper capability? DP you seem to be down with this pick, care to share the wisdow?this draft is getting better and better.
also Lang, i think there IS a news thread on the follower’s dot com on the trade, but it still says they are discussin the deal. let us know though.
Jun.28 at 8:32 pm
Vahid says:
Why the hell does Portland want Steve Francis? Ugh! And they have Aldridge and Oden now…why Frye?
Jun.28 at 8:32 pm
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
Actually it makes perfect sense in the crazy world of one Dr. Rev. Thomas. Who else but an overpaid bad-apple forward with a chronic distaste for defense would he trade for, after all?
Jun.28 at 8:33 pm
chiqo says:
nyk=no post d.
Jun.28 at 8:34 pm
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
It’s still a steal - the Knicks gave up next to nothing
Jun.28 at 8:34 pm
H to the izzo says:
Thats a great trade for Portland,getting a physcho out of the situation and getting to solid players but for new york it sucks
Jun.28 at 8:36 pm
BallingNZ says:
That seems like a horrible deal for Portland??
Jun.28 at 8:36 pm
Bobby says:
no way on earth are both of these new players satying in Portland one of them will go by the end of the night
Jun.28 at 8:36 pm
DP says:
ALBIE1, I AM DOING GREAT. SPENCER HAWES HAS GOT SKILL. I WOULD HATE TO GO TO THE KINGS THOUGH. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:36 pm
Jeronimo says:
Portland get rid of Zach and make room for Oden. And then fire Steve Francis and give more floor time to my man Sergio Rodriguez. Pity that Freddy Jones is leaving, though.
Jun.28 at 8:37 pm
deestarbuckz the Notorious H.A.T.E. says:
If every other major corporation can outsource why can’t ESPN? I am watching the draft on mute!
Jun.28 at 8:39 pm
DP says:
ARE YOU LYING OR ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT THIS TRADE? PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:39 pm
Cheryl says:
what are you guys talking about with portland? fill a sista in… –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 8:40 pm
Bobby says:
Jeff Green is going to be traded for a big guy, LaMarcus/Channing?
Jun.28 at 8:40 pm
Eoin says:
I’m with Izzo, Frye will look great for Portland coming off the bench, instant offence, but it makes NO sense for the Knicks, ZBO’s gonna do something crazy in NY, hell, he’s playing with Stephon and Crawford.I mean crazy in a bad way.Is anyone depressed how quickly Sacto went from most exhillerating team in the L to one of the most boring?Hawes is just another extension of their new defensive Philosophy that the Maloofs are trying to implement.If there were anything else to do in Sacramento, I’m sure they would’ve lost some fans, but I hear there isn’t.
Jun.28 at 8:41 pm
Kevin says:
DP - for the record, you sound like an idiot. “Play wit it”.
Jun.28 at 8:42 pm
DP says:
DAMN. LET ME JUST GO TO A MOCK DRAFT SITE SO I CAN SEE WHO IS GOING TO WHO. ACIE WILL BE RAW, BEST BELIEVE. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:42 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
Cheryl, read the post.
Jun.28 at 8:42 pm
Cheryl says:
okay, now the ATL needs to hire Paul Silas to coach this team. –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 8:42 pm
Mrs. Arenas says:
Does anyone know what the link is to watch the draft live online? All I can get is the live press conference on nba.com
Jun.28 at 8:43 pm
Joe says:
Love the Hang time ref.
Jun.28 at 8:43 pm
Eoin says:
Also, has anyone been used to make up the contracts in a trade more than Fred Jones?I had no idea he was even in Portland.
Jun.28 at 8:44 pm
slim says:
AL THORNTON TO PHILLYY!!!
Jun.28 at 8:44 pm
Proph·et says:
What’s up with the ugly ATL jersey?
Jun.28 at 8:45 pm
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
It’s been fun but it seems I’m not gonna outlast this draft - it’s already 3.43 a.m. here on the old continent. Have fun, guys. Well, maybe just one more pick…
Jun.28 at 8:46 pm
chiqo says:
those phila jerseys are kinda nice.
Jun.28 at 8:47 pm
Glen says:
I found a Joakim Noah seperated at birth (I apologize for my idiocy with hyperlinks and such, so I’m afraid that the picture is just going to have to be a link): http://www.ilikemusic.com/images/article_images/thumb/gymclassheroes_t200.jpg Sorry it’s so small, but that’s Travis from the band Gym Class Heroes. And the Kings drafted another nonathletic big man. Here we go again. (BTW Noah making the same sorta yelling face: http://www.waynebesen.com/uploaded_images/UF-767028.jpg)
Jun.28 at 8:47 pm
albie1kenobi says:
i like hawks’ picks so far.
but can i hear some reasoning of why noah is a good pick for chi-town?
great shot at ESPN, Lang, i wonder if any of their staff is checking out this post. i’m guessing not, otherwise they’d be claiming this news as their own.
Jun.28 at 8:48 pm
DP says:
WENT TO BURGER KING. THAT STEPHEN A. IS SO FUNNY. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:48 pm
Eoin says:
I tried to point out on ESPN that Zach just got traded but they ignored me
Jun.28 at 8:48 pm
slim says:
cuz Noah has no offence….they want offence not defence..and damn I’m wrong >.
Jun.28 at 8:50 pm
Eoin says:
Thaddeus Young??Damn, did anyone have that?He could be a good complement to Iggy Pop though.
Jun.28 at 8:50 pm
H to the izzo says:
Thad Young to Phlly the first surprise of the night-I thought for sure it would have been Al Thornton
Jun.28 at 8:51 pm
DP says:
NO SLIM! IT’S THAD? WOW………….THAT’S A BIG STEP. I THINK THAD IS JUST LIKE IGGY BUT WITH A BETTER JUMPSHOT. DAMN WHY ARE THEY ON THE SAME TEAM? PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:52 pm
H to the izzo says:
He’ll be a good starter in about four years
Jun.28 at 8:54 pm
Reggie Evans says:
basically Portland just wanted Frye, then? I’m assuming they took Francis bc his contract expires soon? Maybe more like a one year audition for Stevie, and then Portland decides if they want him to stay
Jun.28 at 8:55 pm
Cheryl says:
BILLY, HIRE PAUL SILAS. TRUST ME. –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 8:56 pm
Bobby says:
Is Joakim Noah completely wasted?
Jun.28 at 8:56 pm
DP says:
THE N.O. HAS JULIAN WRIGHT? TYSON CHANDLER JR. MAYBE? PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 8:57 pm
Eoin says:
I think you’re right Reg.They have so much young talent, and when Francis is done, they’ll have cap space too.That team’s gonna be ridiculous in a coupla yrs if Pritchard doesn’t F*** it up.
Jun.28 at 8:57 pm
deestarbuckz the Notorious H.A.T.E. says:
Is there a test for “basketball I.Q?”
Jun.28 at 8:58 pm
Nadav says:
Maccabi just signed Marcus Fizer last week…Not sure about rooting for them, Kahlid.
Jun.28 at 8:58 pm
Jeff says:
hey lang how come the zbo trade hasnt been announced yet by espn?
Jun.28 at 8:59 pm
illydiva says:
who is this thaddeus young, my 6ers picked? I missed whatever analysis there was while I was on a work call. WTF? I didn’t even see what he looked like. Will he be traded by draft’s end?
Jun.28 at 8:59 pm
DP says:
THE CLIPS GOT A GOOD IN BIG AL. FREAKIN HIGHLIGHT REEL. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 9:02 pm
Cheryl says:
Miss Diva, Young is, well, young. He’s either a project or trade bait. Khalid is hoping for the latter. –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 9:03 pm
Cheryl says:
C’Mon Detroit. Don’t take Stuckey! He’d be perfect for my Heat team. –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 9:04 pm
McDawg says:
DP SOUNDS LIKE A TOOL. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 9:05 pm
Eoin says:
Clips get Big Al - SURELY Maggete’s on the move then???No friggin way is he gonna tolerate being a SEVENTH man, right?
Jun.28 at 9:06 pm
Cheryl says:
AAAAAHHHHH!! Aw man…. –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 9:06 pm
d.Y. says:
philly didn’t pick Thornton cuz he’s too old. i hope Young is decent. i have a feeling not taking Al will be a mistake. c’mon we didn’t tank when we had every right to (post-AI depression), give us some luck!
Jun.28 at 9:06 pm
DP says:
RODNEY! YEAH LIL D-WADE IS GOING TO BE STRAIGHT FIRE ON DETRIOT. HE CAN TAKE THE POINT GUARD SPOT NOW THAT BILLUPS IS DIPPING OUT. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 9:08 pm
Cheryl says:
okay, so byars will probably be the Heat pick.
Jun.28 at 9:09 pm
white hot eboy says:
Cheryl, I’m still hoping for Dudley from Boston College. We really don’t need a “fake” D-Wade.
Jun.28 at 9:11 pm
DP says:
NICK IS GOING TO TAKE DESHAWN’S JOB. I AM 100 PERCENT SURE OF THIS. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 9:12 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
Don’t know, Jeff. Yahoo is on it now, though.
Jun.28 at 9:15 pm
Joe says:
There’s the trade announcement.
Jun.28 at 9:15 pm
truce says:
took espn long enough
Jun.28 at 9:15 pm
chiqo says:
bout time espn.
Jun.28 at 9:16 pm
DP says:
HALLELULAH! PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 9:17 pm
truce says:
steve francis and greg oden. think it’ll be anything like him and yao?
Jun.28 at 9:17 pm
Eoin says:
Nick Young to Washington?WTF?Gilbert?Arenas??Same position???
Jun.28 at 9:17 pm
Eoin says:
Nick Young to Washington?WTF?Gilbert?Arenas??Same position???
Jun.28 at 9:18 pm
white hot eboy says:
It really won’t matter for the Knicks. There is not enough room on the post for both Zach an Curry. They’ll be better, playoffs for sure, but they are still run by…..Isiah! Horrible.
Jun.28 at 9:18 pm
H to the izzo says:
Holy Sh!t Sean Williams Ben Collins was right all along
Jun.28 at 9:18 pm
DP says:
SEAN WILLIAMS: BEN WALLACE WIT SOME OFFENSE FOR THE NETS. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 9:19 pm
chiqo says:
@truce: stevie played really well with kelvin cato. jvg was the problem when it came to yao.
Jun.28 at 9:19 pm
Joe says:
Man, I wanted the Warriors to get Williams REAL bad.
Jun.28 at 9:22 pm
Nakeisha says:
It seems like the michs are acting up tonight!
Jun.28 at 9:22 pm
slim says:
jason smith or aaron gray to gsw…
Jun.28 at 9:24 pm
P. says:
Damn, Lang was right… Belinelli’s girl is tight as hell!
Jun.28 at 9:26 pm
DP says:
BELINELLI? WHO THE HELL? SMART PICK THOUGH SINCE GOLDEN STATE IS RUN AND GUN. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 9:29 pm
Jumpman says:
Damn I missed it! How hot was Belinelli’s girl? Anyone find a picture of her if there are any at all?
Jun.28 at 9:32 pm
Cheryl says:
it’s gonna be byars, white hot. watch…–ASPOV
Jun.28 at 9:33 pm
Jumpman says:
Omg! Stephen A. and Dick Vitale arguing? I’m starting to have a big headache right about now.
Jun.28 at 9:36 pm
Nakeisha says:
Oh o miami next stay tuned guys! I wonder who they are going to pick….
Jun.28 at 9:37 pm
chiqo says:
hmmmm
Jun.28 at 9:37 pm
Cheryl says:
what??
Jun.28 at 9:38 pm
H to the izzo says:
Jason Smith:Well he could learn a thing ortwo from Michael Doleac
Jun.28 at 9:39 pm
Cheryl says:
i would have been happy with big baby, if they wanted to go big, man. daaaaamn! –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 9:39 pm
sean says:
whats sean williams like?i cant find much about him besides the drugs thing
Jun.28 at 9:40 pm
KingOfEastNC says:
Yo, watching the ESPN coverage it just hit me…Kobe is going to retire and go play Major League Soccer, maybe team up with Beckham or something. Don’t you see where he is taking this?
Jun.28 at 9:41 pm
H to the izzo says:
Sean:He’s a defesive beast,blocked five shots a game in college insanley athletic and better on offence than Ben Wallace
Jun.28 at 9:44 pm
white hot eboy says:
Cheryl, somthings up with the Heat. They’re going to make a move for sure!
Jun.28 at 9:45 pm
white hot eboy says:
Cheryl, somthings up with the Heat. They’re going to make a move for sure, big man moving!
Jun.28 at 9:45 pm
Cheryl says:
OKAY, THAt makes more sense, i guess. we got a guard and some cash. trades are on the way… i hope… ASPOV
Jun.28 at 9:52 pm
white hot eboy says:
Charlotte’s gonna be nice this season.
Jun.28 at 9:53 pm
chiqo says:
i’d do lisa salters.
Jun.28 at 9:54 pm
truce says:
everybody has faith in isiah. this is gonna end bad.
Jun.28 at 9:56 pm
H to the izzo says:
I think its time for a bench Wilson blog
Jun.28 at 9:58 pm
Cheryl says:
Portland’s gonna be fun to watch too.
Jun.28 at 10:05 pm
truce says:
i need to pull a cartman and go freeze myself until the season starts.
Jun.28 at 10:13 pm
H to the izzo says:
I love the fact that Aaron Brooks is a first round pick
Jun.28 at 10:13 pm
kabelion says:
Great trade for the knicks. Get rid of one of their 5 point guards and a non rebounding “power” forward for Fred Jones (whom Isiah drafted by the way), Disaster Dickau (another d@mn point guard?) and Nuts Randolph can bring his “Webber without the passing ability” impression to new york . So Lee is still a 6th man of the year candidate. So the knicks are now a team that have no choice but go to the second round.
Jun.28 at 10:21 pm
bert says:
KG to the warriors baby!!!!!!!!!
Jun.28 at 10:24 pm
chiqo says:
@izzo: rocket fans don’t.
Jun.28 at 10:24 pm
RV says:
Houston, we have a problem…
Jun.28 at 10:28 pm
RV says:
i dont think anyone has mentioned this, but yet another KG rumor, again to phoenix, with charlotte being the third team this time…
Jun.28 at 10:30 pm
bert says:
No the rumor is charlotte, golden state, and minny.
Jun.28 at 10:31 pm
RV says:
as bert just mentioned, KG is also being pursued by GS, Charlotte has also contacted the twolves about a direct KG trade…
Jun.28 at 10:33 pm
RV says:
thats another rumor bert, theres a few variations
Jun.28 at 10:35 pm
RV says:
Portland may be looking to buyout Francis, so he’s prob not sticking around..houston maybe? since their new habit is piling up point guards….
Jun.28 at 10:35 pm
bert says:
yea man i dont know, i want him moved tonite, best time because of all the other trades. Hope it happens.
Jun.28 at 10:40 pm
Chris O says:
The Finland contingent goes up. I think that’s the loudest Finnish people have ever been.
Jun.28 at 10:41 pm
sean says:
josh mcroberts realy slipped
Jun.28 at 10:43 pm
chiqo says:
duck fuke
Jun.28 at 10:50 pm
bert says:
damn j-rich to the bobcats
Jun.28 at 10:51 pm
white hot eboy says:
sean, that’s because McRoberts is a 7 foot stiff.
Jun.28 at 10:52 pm
white hot eboy says:
I should know, the Heat have two of them with Doleac and Earl Barron!
Jun.28 at 10:57 pm
Cheryl says:
i knew the carolina guy wasn’t gonna be long in charlotte. jrich is a nice addition here. jordan’s trying to redeem himself after the kwame brown fiasco. –ASPOV
Jun.28 at 10:58 pm
RV says:
wow, for brandan wright, MJ is serious this year
Jun.28 at 10:58 pm
Matt says:
www.myp2p.eu has links to the draft if you have sopcast… maybe it is too late now
Jun.28 at 10:59 pm
RV says:
Petteri koponen???…i dont think anyone gave the guess to win the caps…
Jun.28 at 11:01 pm
RV says:
i tried sopcast earlier, it went down for most of the 1st round…
Jun.28 at 11:01 pm
RV says:
Spurs another smart pick, Marcus Williams
Jun.28 at 11:11 pm
DP says:
JOSH IS FINALLY PICKED. WOW THAT IS A BIG STEP. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 11:16 pm
DP says:
CHRIS RICHARD BEFORE GREEN? FUNNY. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 11:22 pm
Myung says:
A lot of people actually guessed Koponen as #30 for the contest, including the very first guess.
Jun.28 at 11:26 pm
DP says:
WHY MJ? WHY? THIS IS TOTALLY STUPID TO TRADE FOR J-RICK. YOU ALREADY HAVE WALLACE. MAN THIS IS A STUPID DECISION. PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.28 at 11:30 pm
chiqo says:
i guess they don’t feel too strongly about wallace’s chances of re-signing.
Jun.28 at 11:34 pm
Allenp says:
Bobcats now start Okafor
Brizec
Wallace
Richardson
Felton That’s a nice squad with Morrison, Knight and May off the bench. The Knicks now get a rebounder and somebody who can hit jumpers up to 18 feet to pair with Eddie Curry. Neither Curry nor Randolph can pass out of the double team though. But, with that duo in the post they can compete in the east with their other talent.
Jun.28 at 11:35 pm
Allenp says:
Richardson is a 6′5″ two, he doesn’t play the three. He slides right in as a starter for the Bobcats.
Jun.28 at 11:40 pm
Gord says:
Just thought I’d share this hilarious tidbit from the live ESPN chat with draftees, Wilson Chandler: I appreciate all the support. Thanks for the last couple of years. I wish the best for everyone, DePaul, Coach. I’ll try to make everyone hard.
Jun.28 at 11:43 pm
chiqo says:
tough task he’s undertaking.
Jun.28 at 11:45 pm
DP says:
THAT IS SOME FUNNY STUFF GORD. I’LL TRY TO MAKE EVERYONE HARD, WHAT A FREAKIN FREAK. PORTLAND 2008 NBA CHAMPIONS! PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.29 at 12:01 am
TripleDouble says:
So what is the full J-Rich trade??
J-Rich for Brandan Wright and what???
Jun.29 at 12:02 am
Brad M says:
No DP, u play wit it. and if u say it again ill go nuts. it doesnt make u sound cool, u sound like a loser who tries to be some online gangsta putting the “mack down on everyone.” so stfu. anyway, ray allen and paul pierce will be interesting….
Jun.29 at 12:05 am
Glen says:
HOW MANY FRIGGIN PICKS DID THE BLAZERS GET? That’s ridiculous…
Jun.29 at 12:10 am
Glen says:
@Triple Double: It’s J-Rich and Dermareo Davidson (36th pick) for Wright and nothing else as far as I can tell.
Jun.29 at 12:12 am
Co Co says:
Myung I didn’t see you tonight. What happened?
Jun.29 at 12:15 am
TripleDouble says:
@ Glen: Thanks man. Perhaps it’ll be more once it all comes out in the wash??? and @ DP: keep rollin with your steez. It cracks me up someone got upset about it, haha… Play wit it.
Jun.29 at 12:21 am
DP says:
HAHAHAHA BRAD, YOU ARE FUNNY. I AM NOT TRYING TO BE COOL AND NOT TRYIN TO BE GANGSTA. BUT I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO SHUT THE HELL UP. I SAY THAT BECAUSE IT IS A FREAKIN WAY OF LIFE FOR ME. I SAY THAT BECAUSE ITS A PART OF MY SWAGGER. AND IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT GO SUCK SOMETHING ALL I GIVE DAMN. YOU CAN PLAY WIT IT, SLAM CAN PLAY WIT, ALL THESE COMMENTERS CAN PLAY WIT IT, EVERYONE IN THE FRIGGIN WORLD CAN PLAY WIT IT. YOU AND NOBODY ELSE CAN STOP ME. NO DISRESPECT TO ANYONE ON HERE BUT BRAD M. BUT IF YOU WANT DRAMA I WANT THE SAME THANG. PLAY WIT MUTHUFU############################ER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(TALKING TO BRADM.)
Jun.29 at 12:24 am
willis says:
jay bilas is the dumbest person ever!!!!!! he doesnt no anything about basketball!!!!! and steven a. smith is incredible annoying!!!!
Jun.29 at 12:26 am
tike says:
Noah 2 the Bulls!!…Geez oh man i wanna kill John Paxson we needed a low post presents not an raging lunatic!!!…but i do like the Aaron Gray selection being that im from Pittsburgh and got to see him play alot over the years….P.S. Ryan Jones is an idiot!!
Jun.29 at 12:26 am
DP says:
MUCH LOVE TO TRIPLE DUB, I WILL KEEP IT ROLLIN MAN. LIKE DIDDY, I THOUGHT I TOLD THAT WE WON’T STOP, I TOLD THAT WE WON’T STOP! PLAY WIT IT.
Jun.29 at 12:48 am
RV says:
“Spalding…play wit it”…..time to cash in dp
Jun.29 at 12:54 am
DP says:
What? whatever i am going to sleep so tell me what you mean by cashing in RV before i go. play wit it.
Jun.29 at 1:00 am
RV says:
slogan for Spalding, “play wit it”
Jun.29 at 1:02 am
DP says:
I totally didn’t know that. swear on everything. haha. oh well. good night america. play wit it.
Jun.29 at 1:58 am
Bigi says:
Petteri Koponen #30…I told ya so!Now give me my hat’s…Buhahahaaa!!
Jun.29 at 2:07 am
RV says:
sorry, I didnt mean its their slogan, but that it should be, and you can cash in on it…
Jun.29 at 2:32 am
D says:
Bigi, I believe I was first … and I’m not even Finnish
Jun.29 at 2:39 am
Chukaz says:
Since when is Adam Morrison a big guy. The man has is only 6′8″ and weight about as much as your mag.
Jun.29 at 2:48 am
Chukaz says:
Studid McRoberts, he should have gone back to school ’cause the whole league now understands that Dukees are no good in the NBA.
Jun.29 at 2:56 am
Chukaz says:
The reaction of Screamin’ A. Smith when the Knicks trade was announced was awesome. And did you all catch that one time when he wasn’t screamin’ and was talkin’ ’bout Zeke at the same time. That man deserves an Oscar, a Grammy or Dirk’s MVP trophy (Screamin’ A. did more than Dirk did in the post season).
Jun.29 at 3:20 am
Chukaz says:
The Bulls must feel like crap right now. They took the Knicks pick and they wanted to get a low-post scorer, but it was the Knicks that got the low-post scorer. The Bulls must feel like crap for getting Noah, if I was Pax, I would have traded that pick.
Jun.29 at 4:08 am
Bigi says:
Actually D, I was first…Who is this Peteri you are talkin’…One ‘t’ makes a difference…Nah,just kiddin’!Peace.
Jun.29 at 4:16 am
Brad M says:
look ok, sorry dp. i misinterpreted it, my bad. i dont want drama so i apologize. in fact, i agree with most of ur comments, and u know ur nba, so we’re cool? again, sorry
Jun.29 at 4:18 am
James says:
GOD DAMN YOU BILLY KING
Jun.29 at 8:32 am
Myung says:
I was there, Co Co. I actually sent Lang a little report from the Draft Party from my Sidekick. Pretty big turnout, huh? Take care.
Jun.29 at 8:51 am
» Z-BO and NYC. What could possibly go wrong? - SLAM ONLINE says:
[…] I don’t have much to add about the being at the draft experience, since Lang did a live blog, Russ watched it on TV and wrote about it - staying through the whole second round (!), and we have another exclusive draft post coming later today. I didn’t even bring my laptop to the draft, but I had my camera for surveillance photos of some of the SLAM braintrust. Here is Khalid and Lang staring over at the player’s section to try and figure out who is about to be selected by the Atlanta Hawks. Really I just wanted to take photos inside of MSG, because I had an unfortunate run-in with George Kalinsky earlier in the evening. He is the official photographer of Madison Square Garden and he threw me an impatient forearm shiver. I will have my revenge Kalinsky. […]
Jun.29 at 9:10 am
Ryan Jones says:
I missed the first 15 picks because the local theater was showing the Rock the Bells documentary flick, which was absolutely crazy and a must-see for any and all true hip-hop fans. Here, then, are my thoughts:
-Nick Young is the first pick in the Draft!? Oh, never mind. They started without me.
-Khalid blamed the Sixers’ Thaddeus Young pick on me because I’m the one who coordinates all our Basketball Diary writers, and so I got to know Thad a little bit and am a big fan of his. That said, I’m not convinced he’s gonna be a great NBA player. But he is ridiculously talented, and I think he could be one of those guys who’s better in the League than in college. Rough comparison, in that sense: Gerald Wallace. Play with this!
-Lang, your Hawks did good. I know you wanted Amare, and I don’t blame you, but I think Law and Horford could both be really good. And I know how important my opinion is to you, so I trust that makes you feel even better than you already do.
-Is anybody up on this column in one of the Boston papers today (Peter May, I think) saying that the Celtics are now MORE likely to end up trading for Garnett? The gist of it being that they added another attractiv piece (Ray Ray), got rid of a guy KG doesn’t like (Wally) and held onto their best piece of trade bait (Big Al) and their fattest expiring contract (Theo). Hence, they now look much more attractive to Kevin. I hope it’s true. I want more movement!
Jun.29 at 9:11 am
Ryan Jones says:
Ah, here it is:
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2007/06/29/one_has_to_wonder_if_the_dealings_done/
Jun.29 at 9:15 am
Ryan Jones says:
Also, completely off topic: James and Izzo, just wanted to let you know we re-signed Cahill and Arteta today. I TOLD you’re we’re not selling sh*t this summer.
Jun.29 at 9:28 am
Greased Up Deaf Guy aka Clay Davis says:
the hawks will make the second round of the playoffs, play wit it
Jun.29 at 9:52 am
H to the izzo says:
Ryan:You ain’t buying sh*t either
Jun.29 at 10:22 am
Ryan Jones says:
I bet we end up getting Jagielka and Koumas. Remind me where you are in the world, izzo? Can we bet dinner on this at some point?
Jun.29 at 10:57 am
DP says:
good morning america. Brad m., you cool man. I don’t like drama either, but you know I had to respond. I don’t know if you do would do the same, but I have a feeling you would. It is all gravy though. play wit it.
Jun.29 at 1:12 pm
H to the izzo says:
Ryan:If you end up with Koumas and Jagielka next time your in Ireland(not that you’d have any reason to be) I’ll buy you dinner,but I’m a poor student so you can buy your own damn drink.
Jun.29 at 2:35 pm
Ryan Jones says:
If and when I am, it’ll be in Liverpool, so one of us can just hop the ferry, no?
Jun.29 at 2:50 pm
H to the izzo says:
I’m sure one of us could use some mode of transport to get where we need to be.I’m sure some Irish hospitality could be provided if needed,especially after an Everton defeat.
Jun.29 at 3:07 pm
Ryan Jones says:
My boys are 2-0 when I see them in person, Izzo — only partially because I’ve so far been smart enough to see them play bottom feeders. No use flying all that way (and spending all that money) to see them lose, eh?
Jun.29 at 3:28 pm
H to the izzo says:
You could always end up being surprised though,a few years back I went to a ManU-Arsenal game-I wasn’t too pumped for it at best I expected a 1-1 draw,it ended up being a 6-1 win for ManU and probably the best sporting experience I ever had.But I guess my travelling expenses would be a lot less than yours.So I guess its Everton-Reading for you next season?
Jun.30 at 12:38 am
Ryan Jones says:
I thinking Everton-Derby
Jun.30 at 8:54 am
STEPHEN A. SMITH says:
So you want there to be no challenge whatsoever?
Jun.30 at 8:56 am
H to the izzo says:
Well I guess a 3-o victory should be good,anything less is dissapointment.
Jun.26 at 2:51 pm
calum says:
can anyone send me a link so i can watch the draft live online. i dont want to download anything and ptp eu don’t work im from ireland if it helps and my email is socksinafryingpan@hotmail.com.
Please and thankyou
Cwalsh