2008 NBA Draft Live Blog
In the building.
Hello! It is time for the 2008 NBA draft. I will be your slamonline live blogger tonight. I am still at the office for the moment, but we’re about to head over to MSG. I’ll find a more current front page photo when the time comes, but for now it’s Joakim Noah’s draft night look from last year. One of my favorite Bethlehem Shoals lines ever came as a reaction to that outfit: “Noah. . YOU LOOK LIKE EVERY SINGLE BATMAN VILLAIN ROLLED UP INTO ONE.” So, play along in the comment section, and I will try to give it more of a “being there” feel than just like someone watching TV and throwing out opinions.
So, it’s 5:40. Long day of rumors, trades, denials, speculation, rain, heading over soon…
Oh and here’s Chad Ford’s Mock Draft version… 7.1?!?! “Writing is re-writing” indeed.
The Clippers and Sonics are allegedly swapping picks, and Henry Abbott has some analysis of what that means. OJ Mayo has something to do with it. Is he buying the Sonics with all of his money? (Kidding) SOURCE HAT TIP: TRUEHOOP.
And we’re here. It’s 6:30, there’s a lot of media people milling around, OJ Mayo is wearing glasses (nerd), Bob Huggins is here as are about 50 other Beasley supporters outside yelling in the streets. No crowd here at all. Half an hour to go, time for some quick food.
Back from dinner. Me and Khalid learned about cleansing rituals in South America, um… we may have been given some misinformation. We’re about 20 feet to the left hand side of the players and families area. Hi!
Kevin Durant just showed up, he got a good seat. Kevin Love comes into the room and there is the sound of young females squealing.
Gallinari sighting! New York loves him. This year they have a Stephen A. lounge off to one side of the set. He’s your shrink, he cares. I wish we were closer, but we’re on the Stu Scott side of the room. Now an OJ Mayo chant from the crowd. Make up your mind!
Hmmm… now there are boos for Gallinari. I am confused. Khalid points out the future Lang is here. Some kid in a Dominique jersey. They showed him on the screen, he high-fived his friend.
David Stern emerges. Speeeeeech. I can’t hear him from all the jeering, the catcalls, the boos, and so forth. I’m sure you will see the Asian guy in the mustard suit with the preposterous shades at some point. Early warning.
There is a camera man sitting 3 inches from SPOILER ALERT! Derrick Rose’s face.
Bulls take their time to the last second, thanks guys. And Stern comes out, pick #1 is indeed Rose. He also was sitting closer to the stage than anyone else. OKay, now the draft starts.
Ben showed up just in time for the Rose pick. Cut it even closer than the Bulls.
aaaaaand after all the drama, the “too goofy” stuff, it’s Beasley at #2 to Miami. No joy buzzer handshake for Stern. His lounge chair sitdown with Stephen A. should be more lively.
The cameras circle in on OJ Mayo a few seconds before the announcement. So, to form through the first three picks… hmmmm… I don’t know if I believe that. OJ MAYO is now a PROFESSIONAL!
Pat Riley on the big screen talking about the Beasley pick. Wrong place for that. Booooooooooooo! Lang just got here.
No Seattle-Clippers trade after all. Russel Westbrook is the pick. Come on trades…
Was just handed a notes sheet. The last player drafted out of Kansas State was back in 1990! (Steve Henson) And Rose is the shortest overall #1 since Iverson. Memphis has the pick, Knicks crowd warming up.
There is a huge and rowdy and trendily dressed Kevin Love cheering section here. They’re excited their boy is going down to Memphis, where the frontcourt includes the likes of Kwame and Darko.
Knicks time. The crowd wants Bayless, and now an “Alex-ander” chant for Joe. Donnie and D’Antoni make their first move.
uh oh… it’s Gallinari. Those were boos before. And now. Interesting. That was a hard-earned sixth pick.
At least Lang is enjoying this. Well the pressure is on. Oh yeah, Gallinari’s dad played with the coach. That should go over well with his teammates.
The Clippers select Eric Gordon. He was the third of three SLAM college covers along with Beasley and Rose earlier this season.
Knicks pick text message fall-out. From Lang: “Forcing Gallinari to do that interview with Stephen A. is like stripping him naked and dropping him off in Times Square.” And from Omar: “Keep it 100 with me. The Knicks f*cked up, right?”
And Donnie Walsh has picked up where Isiah left off… getting booed at MSG!
The Bucks go for Joe Alexander. His nickname is apparently “Vanilla Sky.” But will the Asian community in Milwaukee embrace him?
A record 5 freshmen taken in the first 7 picks… only because they were forced to go to school for a year (as forced as they could be), this record needs an *!
D.J. Augustin to the Bobcats. The MJ/Larry Brown experience begins for him.
Brook Lopez stops slipping, and joins the RJ-free Nets. Well, a Nets weakness has been their big men lately, so at least they’re trying.
Bayless goes to the Pacers. So, T.J. Ford had a nice little era there.
The Sacramento Kings take Jason Thompson from Rider. MAAC player of the year! The crowd is non-comittal.
Brandon Rush joins the young Blazers. The Brandon R’s play together. But wait hold on… a trade is coming, or so I hear…
Anthony Randolph to the Warriors. Khalid is obsessed with how skinny he is.
Lang says he hears the rumored trade (qualifiers!) is Bayless to Portland for Jarrett Jack and Rush.
The Suns take the other Lopez, Robin. But people in the immediate area are hard at work on trade confirmation. Lang points out that the Lopez pick is a pick from the Suns trade with the Hawks.
That hat is fighting for its dear life on Robin Lopez’s head.
Best quote from Gallinari presser: “I have seen some cassettes in Italy, and I remember the time when Ewing was playing here and New York was doing so well. In the last two or three years, they didn’t do so well.” He also said NYC is like Milan.
Marrese Speights to Philly. Khalid’s talking about something else.
They show the Where Championship Happens ad on the screen with a bunch of Celtics fans celebrating, the crowd goes into a “Boston Sucks!” chant.
And the Raptors now have a front line of Bosh, Jermaine O’Neal, and Roy Hibbert.
The sad faces of Darrell Arthur begin. We happen to be sitting closer to the Arthur family than any other potential draftee.
JaVelle McGee to the Wizards, not here. Rich Bucher reports the trade as Diogu and Bayless for Jack and Brandon Rush.
Cleveland takes JJ Hickson with the 19th pick, Ben yells out loud “Come on!” and the Darrell Arthur watch continues.
The Bobcats use their second pick of the night on Alexis Ajinca. I can hear Fraschilla talking but I can’t see him. Pascal, the guy who listens to early 90’s chick flick music, and is a French basketball expert, refuses to give huge endorsement. He loved Petro!
David Stern has come down from the ivory tower and walks among us in the media section.
The Nets pick Ryan Anderson from Cal. Arthur: On the rocks?
Courtney Lee from Western Kentucky, welcome to the Orlando Magic. The energy is down here.
Utah takes Kosta Koufos, more size. When I look over at the Arthur family, I always see his grandma. She’s got her game face on.
Seattle takes Serge Ibaka from the Congo. I had a cab driver from there the other night. He told me the most interesting thing about the perks of his job. Oh wait I’m boring you. Somebody take Bruce Arthur!
Houston takes Nicolas Batum from France. 19, in the crowd behind us (just me actually, everyone else left!) and he’s up there. Are you tired of hearing Darrell Arthur is still sitting with his family?
The Spurs picked :30 early. My new favorite team. I met the third Lopez brother in the bathroom area. Not in the bathroom, you have dirty minds. He claims to be the brains in the family.
Oh, and the pick was George Hill.
YES! DARRELL ARTHUR HAS BEEN SET FREE! To New Orleans, and the crowd gave him a nice cheer. The room is seriously clearing out now.
And it’s possible he could be joining the young talent explosion in Portland in a cash considerations trade. The cameras have encricled the Arthur family and Doris Burke talks to a teary Sandra, Darrell’s mom. The crowd is not interested, and yells out “Jeff Van Gundy!” over and over.
Donte’ Greene from Syracuse to Memphis. CDR is available for the Pistons or Celtics.
D.J. White from Indiana goes to the Pistons, another big body, and we’re almost out of here. One last pick, the champs.
And the Celtics go with J.R. Giddens from New Mexico. Ding ding. Ring the bell the round is over.
And that’s it for me. Enjoy round 2. Who got better? What was surprising? Keep discussing.
489 Responses to “2008 NBA Draft Live Blog”
Jun.26 at 5:48 pm
Keith says:
Glad to be a part of this with you Sam. Let the fun begin!
Jun.26 at 5:50 pm
Chou says:
I have a feeling this is gonna be one crazy day.
Jun.26 at 5:54 pm
Diesel says:
Did the Clippers really need to move up for Eric Gordon?????…if that’s how it does go down.
Jun.26 at 5:58 pm
its just alex says:
My thoughts exactly, Diesel.
Jun.26 at 6:00 pm
jbn74sb says:
Eric Gordon = Ed Gray 2008.
Jun.26 at 6:01 pm
BroD says:
I can’t wait to hear Jay Bilas thinks has second jumpability.
Jun.26 at 6:02 pm
BroD says:
I mean who.
Jun.26 at 6:02 pm
Diesel says:
I hope they’re not thinking he will solve their point gaurd needs. Hes a combo gaurd that leans more towards a 2 than a 1. Regardless, he would have still been there at the 7th spot.
Jun.26 at 6:02 pm
Ben Collins says:
Anybody else lovin’ this trade for the Bucks?
Jun.26 at 6:05 pm
BroD says:
Bucks might be good, oh wait they’re coached by Skiles aren’t they?
Jun.26 at 6:06 pm
its just alex says:
I heard in other reports that they were wavering on Gordon because he was shoot first. Guess that’s why they’re reports.
Jun.26 at 6:06 pm
Keith says:
I mentioned it in the Ji-Jefferson column, Ben. This works out beautifully for the Bucks. Big scorer to take the pressure of Redd and more importantly, ditching the Simmons contract. Well played Hammond.
Jun.26 at 6:24 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
The draft doesn’t start until Screamin’ A. eats his cheese doodles.
Jun.26 at 6:30 pm
Pat Lok says:
Rookie with the most Youtube clips: Russell Westbrook
Jun.26 at 6:34 pm
albie1kenobi says:
you can bet yo ass that (A LOT) mo chinese from NY will show up at Nets game this year.
Jun.26 at 6:38 pm
overtime says:
does anyone know anywhere to watch the draft online?
Jun.26 at 6:38 pm
Vortex Knight says:
I actually liked Yi in Milwaukee, even if he did disappear before he even “injured” himself. But this does give more PT to Charlie V, and RJ is a huge upgrade over Simmons, so I’m psyched. Only issue now is whether or not Mo Williams can play for Skiles.
Jun.26 at 6:40 pm
Ben Collins says:
BTW, Mr. Bob, a certain sock is at this draft tonight.
Jun.26 at 6:42 pm
the Birdman says:
Has anyone else heard anything about Gerald Wallace and the #9 pick to LA for Odom?
Jun.26 at 6:44 pm
Vortex Knight says:
@Overtime: the draft is listed as being on the Follower’s web TV tonight. Who knows if it’ll actually show, though. I had trouble watching games on there during the regular season, it usually crashed out on me halfway through the games.
Jun.26 at 6:49 pm
Bui says:
where are the Stephen A Smith hecklers
Jun.26 at 6:51 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
Anyone care to pick the first bust of the night?
Jun.26 at 6:53 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
Yes, I am sipping haterade
Jun.26 at 6:54 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
Two (Andrea Bargnani, Andrew Bogut) out of the last three #1 picks have been busts. I don’t think we’ll have that problem this year.
Jun.26 at 6:56 pm
Michael NZ says:
Bucks will suck as long as Mo Williams is there to hog the ball.
Jun.26 at 6:56 pm
John E. Sanford says:
Brook Lopez = Bust
Jun.26 at 6:56 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
How’s that for insight? Lol. In all honesty, I’m picking O.J. Mayo as ROY. I think he’ll have the most impact on his team’s success next season.
Jun.26 at 6:58 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
Oh i didn’t mean Rose/Beasley/James Gist (it could happen), I just meant in general. But I will admit it’s difficult to qualify someone as a “bust”. Just because a number 1 pick becomes merely a full-time starter and nothing more doesn’t necessarily mean he’s a failure. Does it?
Jun.26 at 7:01 pm
HBooyah says:
Coverage just began. Due to the camera scan, I have concluded this: OJ Mayo = Oden’s younger brother. By that I mean he’s 40, instead of 45.
Jun.26 at 7:02 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
If Mayo is Oden’s younger brother, Brook Lopez is his uncle.
Jun.26 at 7:08 pm
Ryan says:
Ok seriously, why did ESPN have to ruin everything by announcing that the Bulls are going to select Derrick Rose? That just ruins everything for the people watching and at the arena right now.
Jun.26 at 7:14 pm
Vortex Knight says:
I wouldn’t say Andrew Bogut was a bust. He’s been one of the Bucks more reliable players, and he’s gotten better every year, too. No one knows it, though, cause he plays for Milwaukee…
Jun.26 at 7:20 pm
HBooyah says:
But why would they keep Hinrich?
Jun.26 at 7:21 pm
RV says:
who didnt know they were going with Rose?
Jun.26 at 7:23 pm
RV says:
Because Rose may not be ready right off the bat, he’s still only 19, a freshman, with a shaky J, wouldn’t hurt to keep hinrich for another year
Jun.26 at 7:24 pm
HBooyah says:
Gordon and Hinrich both played almost 32 mpg last year . . . this, combined with Hughes and Duhon doesn’t leave a lot of tick for Rose.
Jun.26 at 7:27 pm
B. Long says:
RV: His J is better than most think. He just wasn’t forced to use it much at Memphis because he could get to the hoop or get his teammates a dunk at will. He is not Rondoesque in the least.
Jun.26 at 7:27 pm
HBooyah says:
I’m all about Chicago taking Rose - I think it’s a better fit for him than with Miami, but you’ve got to free up some minutes for this kid - he’s a STAR. You don’t see a lot of other potential #1 guys on a team playing paltry minutes behind a mediocre starter.
Jun.26 at 7:29 pm
HBooyah says:
Poor Gallinari - neither his coach nor his future team’s fans like him.
Jun.26 at 7:29 pm
B. Long says:
Apparently there was no one with enough tattoos in this draft to be taken by the Nuggets.
Jun.26 at 7:31 pm
RV says:
he shot 71% from th FT line, that’s not a consistent enough shot, maybe its just mental, but either way he needs to work on it.
Jun.26 at 7:32 pm
RV says:
c’mon stern is this a graduation or the NBA draft? Lets get going….
Jun.26 at 7:32 pm
HBooyah says:
71% from the FT line is no reason not to start him.
Jun.26 at 7:34 pm
HBooyah says:
Good news: Del Negro shot 84% for his career in FT’s - Rose is in good hands.
Jun.26 at 7:34 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
@ Vortex Knight - Like it or not, the success of the players chosen a draft pick help decide whether that pick is a bust or not. After taking that into account, it’s clear (to me at least) that Bogut and Bargnani have been busts.
Jun.26 at 7:34 pm
B. Long says:
@RV: Judging by his teams overall FT% I’m thinking that was one of those “work on those in the offseason” type things at Memphis. Calapari doesn’t like to spend alot of time at the stripe when his team could be running and dunking. His jumper isn’t Ray Allen-like but it’s solid enough for him to be a threat at the next level.
Jun.26 at 7:34 pm
HBooyah says:
Stern’s lookin’ sharp on my high def tv . . .
Jun.26 at 7:35 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
* Like it or not, the success of the players chosen *after a* draft pick help decide whether that pick is a bust or not.
Jun.26 at 7:36 pm
RV says:
you’re right, its not, but being 19 and inexperienced with hinrich also available, IS reason not to start him, just because they have the #1 pick doesn’t the mean the bulls don’t expect to go deep in the playoffs next year. They’re priority is winning, not starting Rose.
Jun.26 at 7:37 pm
RV says:
the first team picking should NOT be given even more time to pick…
Jun.26 at 7:39 pm
RV says:
wasn’t pooh richardson also nicknamed by his grandma?
Jun.26 at 7:41 pm
HBooyah says:
They didn’t win last year with Hinrich starting . . .
Jun.26 at 7:42 pm
HBooyah says:
Let the games begin!!! Beasley? Mayo? Trade?
Jun.26 at 7:42 pm
B. Long says:
@The Birdman: Where did you hear that? Interesting…
Jun.26 at 7:43 pm
HBooyah says:
Big Beasley . . . but no guarantee he’s keeping that cap all night.
Jun.26 at 7:43 pm
RV says:
they won the year before that , hinrich wasn’t the main problem
Jun.26 at 7:44 pm
Nick says:
im still golden in my quest for hats
Jun.26 at 7:44 pm
RV says:
somewhere, Pat riley is tied up screaming ” Nooooooo!! I said Mayo!!”…
Jun.26 at 7:46 pm
Co Co says:
Stephen A. meet subject/verb agreement. Thanks.
Jun.26 at 7:46 pm
John E. Sanford says:
Riley was just f*cking with everybody. He knew he was choosing Beasley the entire time.
Jun.26 at 7:47 pm
HBooyah says:
Hinrich is not terrible by any means. Some team will be very happy to have him. But he struggled mightily with leadership this year - I’m just thinking that he won’t be the best leader for Rose to follow. He dropped almost 4 ppg last year . . . looked confused and disheartened a lot.
Jun.26 at 7:49 pm
HBooyah says:
Mayo to the Wolves . . . trade’s off with the Clips/Heat.
Jun.26 at 7:49 pm
Nick says:
oventin? how do u even spell that?…and he does look like a nerd
Jun.26 at 7:49 pm
DennisFrogman says:
OJ looked kinna pissed when Sternbot called him..
Jun.26 at 7:50 pm
Co Co says:
OJ Mayo looks the sharpest so far.
Jun.26 at 7:50 pm
RV says:
Its not so much about him being a mentor, but LikePaxson just said, its about not throwing Rose into the fire too quickly. Also, they need to give hinrich a chance to increase his stock because they won’t get much for him right now.
Jun.26 at 7:51 pm
HBooyah says:
Fair enough on the stock increase. No argument here on that point.
Jun.26 at 7:52 pm
Nick says:
i think i like that kid and his tats on the left and right biceps
Jun.26 at 7:53 pm
RV says:
LMAO @ “the day the season ended”, i guess he forgot he left early
Jun.26 at 7:53 pm
B. Long says:
I’ll be suprised if Mayo sticks with the T-wolves. Kevin Mchale will probably trade him to the Celtics for Sam I’m Old straight up.
Jun.26 at 7:54 pm
HBooyah says:
“What went into you all’s decision?” - great question.
Jun.26 at 7:55 pm
B. Long says:
Eric Gordon looks like he should be serving crabcakes at a wedding…
Jun.26 at 7:57 pm
alapatrick says:
westbrook = reach
Jun.26 at 7:59 pm
albie1kenobi says:
who the eff is westbrook?
Jun.26 at 8:00 pm
Nick says:
ugh why not lopez
Jun.26 at 8:00 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Guess what? A Slamonline writer had internet problems. But I’m here and enjoying the show. However, I quibble with most of the picks so far. I’ve long said Beasley should go 1 and Rose 2, so that gives me beef with pick #1. I’ve also long said Jerryd Bayless should go over OJ Mayo, so that gives me beef with pick #3. And Russell Westbrook at 4? I don’t like that at all. Can’t shoot and too small. VERY athletic, yes, but seems more like a great role player then a best—or even second or third best—player on an NBA team. To me Bayless is def best player on board but the Grizzlies have like 18 guards so I understand them passing on him, but the Knicks are dumb if they don’t take Bayless.
Jun.26 at 8:00 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
Seattle? Wtf?
Jun.26 at 8:00 pm
B. Long says:
Westbrook? Really?….
Jun.26 at 8:01 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Rob Pelinka looks like Rob Lowe.
Jun.26 at 8:02 pm
John E. Sanford says:
Ben, Isiah’s not there to screw it up this year. Bayless looks like a D’antoni guy to me as well.
Jun.26 at 8:04 pm
B. Long says:
Westbrook=Poor Man’s Nate Robinson….like crackhead poor.
Jun.26 at 8:04 pm
Ben Osborne says:
I’m sitting like 20 feet from Bayless and he looks so angry right now. Like, he KNOWS he’s better than these cats getting picked ahead of him. All the more reason he will succeed. The Knicks HAVE to take him in my opinion.
Jun.26 at 8:05 pm
B. Long says:
Bayless’s game reminds me of a young B-Diddy at UCLA. Pre knee injury. Hella Athletic with great touch. May not be as good of a passer though.
Jun.26 at 8:06 pm
albie1kenobi says:
not to be an ass (and i don’t know anything about him), but i’m hoping Love will be a bust, so that the grizz can have the “bustest” frontline of all time.
Jun.26 at 8:06 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
Knicks fans would boo Jesus Christ
Jun.26 at 8:07 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Unvbelievable.
Jun.26 at 8:07 pm
RV says:
uh-oh
Jun.26 at 8:07 pm
Nick says:
That pick has bust written all over him
Jun.26 at 8:07 pm
B. Long says:
Love must be givin someone in the Griz front office some kind of “love”…or they’re just really big beach boy fans. SURFING USA!!!
Jun.26 at 8:07 pm
Co Co says:
Who didn’t see that pick coming from the Knicks?
Jun.26 at 8:09 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
“The Rooster”. For serious?
Jun.26 at 8:09 pm
RV says:
either that or they’ll be calling him “chicken”
Jun.26 at 8:09 pm
bOBbY DIgITAl says:
Memphis will have GAYLOVE
Jun.26 at 8:10 pm
Co Co says:
Why is it that the “experts” are always so wait and see with the foreign players that no one knows anything about but with the American players they feel like they know exactly what your going to get when you pick them?
Jun.26 at 8:10 pm
HBooyah says:
Doris to Love’s Dad: “The excitement coming off of you is palpable.” !?!?!?
Jun.26 at 8:11 pm
RV says:
“they are sleeping on you”, yeah that’s the clearest thing to say to a foreigner
Jun.26 at 8:11 pm
B. Long says:
I predicted this Knick pick the day D’Antonio signed on…and I don’t think it will be as bad as some people will make it out to be.
Jun.26 at 8:11 pm
Marcel Mutoni says:
gallinari looked about ready to cry. and that was BEFORE putting on a knicks jersey. needless to say, i cannot wait for the gallinari era in new york. good lord.
Jun.26 at 8:12 pm
albie1kenobi says:
d’antoni just misses speaking it@lian everyday. this pick makes perfect sense.
Jun.26 at 8:12 pm
RV says:
Coco, because of the difference in competition?
Jun.26 at 8:12 pm
B. Long says:
Clips gotta take Bayless,right?
Jun.26 at 8:13 pm
Matt Caputo says:
Danillo, I have a soft spot for.
Jun.26 at 8:13 pm
RV says:
wow, bayless must be ready to kill somebody
Jun.26 at 8:13 pm
HBooyah says:
Are the Clips going to make Gordon play pg? This has disaster in the making.
Jun.26 at 8:13 pm
Co Co says:
Why do teams keep passing on Jerryd Bayless. I don’t know much about his game, but he’s ADORABLE!
Jun.26 at 8:14 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
Eric Gordon reminds me of a kindergartner on his first day of school
Jun.26 at 8:14 pm
lildre says:
So much hate for the UCLA kids. Westbrook is Pac-10 Defensive Player of the year, shut down both Mayo and Bayless each time they met.
Jun.26 at 8:15 pm
SOUSS says:
NBADraft express has it all right so far!
Jun.26 at 8:15 pm
Co Co says:
Eric Gordon’s ensemble is kinda cute. He took a risk…
Jun.26 at 8:15 pm
Marcel Mutoni says:
hurry up with this damn interview, steven a. smith. gordon is late for his prom.
Jun.26 at 8:16 pm
Ben Osborne says:
I think our 2007 SLAM HS All-Americans panned out pretty well, huh? (team was rose, beasley, mayo, love, gordon and kyle singler, who is still in school but will be a good pro some day too).
Jun.26 at 8:17 pm
Ben Osborne says:
I hope Omar sends some more texts. More Omar=better blog.
Jun.26 at 8:17 pm
HBooyah says:
Is there a possibility the Blazers can get a pg to pass to Oden???
Jun.26 at 8:17 pm
B. Long says:
Eric Gordon must be a big Kanye fan…or have an after hours job at a fancy resturant.
Jun.26 at 8:18 pm
Jackie Moon says:
Milwaukee is going to be solid next year.
Jun.26 at 8:18 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
Joe “Vanilla Sky” Alexander= greatest nickname ever
Jun.26 at 8:18 pm
RV says:
maybe the rockets will have a shot at bayless afterall….
Jun.26 at 8:19 pm
HBooyah says:
Seconds ’til someone mentions he was born in Taiwan . . . 20. That was longer than I thought. Too bad Yi is gone now.
Jun.26 at 8:19 pm
Holly MacKenzie says:
CoCo, SO not a fan of Gordon’s outfit. How did westbrook go fourth? I’m so confused by the Knicks pick and the fans made me angry. OJ Mayo looked ridiculous. Next year draftee’s should take note.
Jun.26 at 8:19 pm
Jackie Moon says:
Who wants to play for Larry Brown?
Jun.26 at 8:20 pm
B. Long says:
Guess the Clips are still pushing all the chips in on Shaun’s knee, huh?
Jun.26 at 8:20 pm
Jackie Moon says:
Milwaukee has some offensive firepower now.
Jun.26 at 8:20 pm
dOnRummY says:
Stephen A. Smith murders another sentence.
Jun.26 at 8:21 pm
freeridnour08 says:
I wonder if omar realizes he is like a star on slamonline?? Why doesn’t this dude have his own blog? Oh yeah, I check rotten tomatoes and metacritic for reviews, but I’ll take Omar’s views over all other critics any day…except for when it comes to “Collateral”, that movie was pure heat Omar, you were just wrong there.
Jun.26 at 8:21 pm
HBooyah says:
I love this pick for the Bucks. I love this kid - “I can’t WAIT to get there” - awesome. And I actually believe him!
Jun.26 at 8:22 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Bayless is REALLY unhappy now. These teams are dumb. This is like Paul Pierce in ‘98.
Jun.26 at 8:22 pm
Co Co says:
Holly I’m just glad he didn’t go Navy or Black I need some excitement. I also had my back turned when he was on stage so I only saw him sitting with Stephen A… I’ll take another look online
Jun.26 at 8:22 pm
RV says:
SOUSS, they updated their mockdraft right before the draft started, they probably had all the inside info already
Jun.26 at 8:22 pm
John E. Sanford says:
@Jackie Moon - Nobody.
Jun.26 at 8:22 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
Donrummy: it’s hard to believe David Alderidge was let go for that clown.
Jun.26 at 8:23 pm
B. Long says:
I bet Larry Brown is super pissed that Kevin Love has already been taken.
Jun.26 at 8:23 pm
HBooyah says:
With the 9th pick in the NBA draft, the Charlotte Bobcats pick the Lopez twins. It’d be awesome if they declared they were a package deal.
Jun.26 at 8:24 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
HBooyah: Mt Airy is a pathetically white, boring town. Milwaukee is a perfect city for Alexander.
Jun.26 at 8:24 pm
Jackie Moon says:
Someone should tell the teams Jerryd Bayless is not related to Skip Bayless.
Jun.26 at 8:25 pm
RV says:
LOL, they’re talking about Lopez being the steal, i guess the teams aren’t the only ones who forgot about bayless
Jun.26 at 8:25 pm
dOnRummY says:
Mr. Dobolina, that is a tragic understatement. As well as a great indication of the intelligence being exercised at the ESPN.
Jun.26 at 8:25 pm
RV says:
Rockets and Bayless, i can smell it now…
Jun.26 at 8:26 pm
Jackie Moon says:
A PG for the Bobcats? Raymond Felton, start working out three times a day.
Jun.26 at 8:26 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
Brook Lopez realizes this is only the 9th pick in the draft right? He’ll be able to dry his eyes with millions of dollars soon enough.
Jun.26 at 8:26 pm
Co Co says:
Wow that shot of Brook Lopez was priceless. They need more of those. DJ looks nice. I’m all about color.
Jun.26 at 8:27 pm
RV says:
why would the nets go with bayless with Devin already there, that’s one hell of a small backcourt
Jun.26 at 8:27 pm
HBooyah says:
Nobody saw this one coming . . . not even draftexpress.
Jun.26 at 8:28 pm
Marcel Mutoni says:
the bobcats: owners of the shortest backcourt in the league, maybe ever. where do i get my season tickets?
Jun.26 at 8:28 pm
Holly MacKenzie says:
What is going on here?
Jun.26 at 8:28 pm
Holly MacKenzie says:
CoCo, def check out OJ.
Jun.26 at 8:28 pm
Jackie Moon says:
NJ should be busing working the phones …
Jun.26 at 8:29 pm
Jackie Moon says:
*busy
Jun.26 at 8:29 pm
Marcel Mutoni says:
can the nets draft lebron?
Jun.26 at 8:29 pm
RV says:
saw what coming? Bayless? draftexpress has bayless goign to new jersey
Jun.26 at 8:30 pm
RV says:
nvermind………
Jun.26 at 8:30 pm
Jackie Moon says:
NJ, take Bayless, see who’s better between Harris and him this year, then trade the lesser player , LBJ will be happy
Jun.26 at 8:31 pm
Co Co says:
Aw Brook cried for nothing.
Jun.26 at 8:31 pm
Jackie Moon says:
ugh - Brook Lopez? LBJ is not happy.
Jun.26 at 8:32 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
How can you say Lopez has a mean streak when he was shown on national TV crying?
Jun.26 at 8:32 pm
Ben Osborne says:
I like that Mark mentioned when the Knicks took Rod Strick right after Mark won ROOKIE OF THE YEAR. That was bs.
Jun.26 at 8:32 pm
RV says:
i wonder what scared teams away from bayless, lack of strength?
Jun.26 at 8:34 pm
HBooyah says:
Robin Lopez needs to get drafted so the brothers can say: “We’re going to Disneyland!”
Jun.26 at 8:34 pm
BK says:
Steven A. called Brook Lopez “Bruce”.
Jun.26 at 8:34 pm
B. Long says:
Raymond Felton is probably thrilled. So much for Carolina guys stickin together, huh?
Jun.26 at 8:34 pm
GordonG says:
Huge interest here in Cairns, Australia on what will happen with our Nathan Jawai…
Jun.26 at 8:35 pm
BK says:
Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jun.26 at 8:35 pm
Co Co says:
If teams weren’t worried about the fact that Beasley is 3 inches shorter than they thought he was then there’s really nothing that should worry anyone.
Jun.26 at 8:36 pm
Marcel Mutoni says:
the bayless camp just set a new record for least amount of smiling done by a family whose son just instantly became a millionaire. i love this game!
Jun.26 at 8:36 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
Greg Oden is eligible for ROY next year. True?
Jun.26 at 8:36 pm
BK says:
Bayless and TJ??
Jun.26 at 8:36 pm
Co Co says:
Bayless is adorable.
Jun.26 at 8:37 pm
Marcel Mutoni says:
oh, by the way, welcome to point guard hell (redux), tj ford.
Jun.26 at 8:38 pm
HBooyah says:
Brandon: Yes, Oden can win ROY.
Jun.26 at 8:38 pm
HBooyah says:
Can Toronto opt out of their trade? I’d rather they get one of these remaining picks than J. O’Neal.
Jun.26 at 8:39 pm
B. Long says:
Poor TJ. Screwed again. Hey, RV, you should def. start lobbying for TJ to have a homecoming in H-Town.
Jun.26 at 8:39 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
Okay, I take back my prediction of Mayo as ROY. I’m rolling with Greg O.
Jun.26 at 8:39 pm
RV says:
maybe bayless dropped to 11th because he couldn’t tell teams what he brought to the table..
Jun.26 at 8:41 pm
John E. Sanford says:
Brandon, that’s true. I remember when Nick Collison(Sam’s twin brother) came back from a year long injury he sustained before the season began and he was considered a rookie when he came back.
Jun.26 at 8:42 pm
Nick says:
i hope augustine fades into obscurity
Jun.26 at 8:42 pm
B. Long says:
D-Rose is ROY, write it down. He is in the best situation to be sucessful.
Jun.26 at 8:42 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
and Rider University cements its place in history as a basketball factory
Jun.26 at 8:42 pm
RV says:
I’m not too crazy about TJ, he’s a good player but i dont like that he can’t hit the 3 consistently
Jun.26 at 8:44 pm
John E. Sanford says:
@Nick, he is playing for the Bobcats, he might not have a choice. I’m a fan of his though, I hope he has a successful rookie season.
Jun.26 at 8:44 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
All: if you had to draft between Andrew Bynum and Greg Oden, who would you select? Not in their respective drafts either. As each player is now, for next season.
Jun.26 at 8:44 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Jason Thompson? WWES is VERY proud.
Jun.26 at 8:46 pm
Co Co says:
Okay Holly I looked at OJ online, other than the shoes I think his ensemble is cute.
Jun.26 at 8:46 pm
RV says:
Portland needs to trade their pick, they can’t get anything they’d use at this spot…
Jun.26 at 8:47 pm
RV says:
the Pacers are in line ot draft Bayless AND Rush, not bad at all
Jun.26 at 8:47 pm
John E. Sanford says:
I’d take Bynum. I have a better idea of what his production will be next season, but I don’t think you go wrong either way.
Jun.26 at 8:47 pm
RV says:
argghhh
Jun.26 at 8:49 pm
RV says:
i was hoping houston would trade for Rush, there’s not way they have the pieces to work out a trade
Jun.26 at 8:49 pm
Sir Chuck says:
u guys think miami will find a way to unload marion? i hope soo
Jun.26 at 8:52 pm
B. Long says:
Great pick for Portland. Rush will be instant offense and solid “rookie” defense off the bench next year.
Jun.26 at 8:53 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Isn’t Anthony Randolph a LOT like Brandan Wright? I dont get that pick at all.
Jun.26 at 8:53 pm
HBooyah says:
Beastley is ROY. He takes dishes from Wade, he gets steals, dunks, rebounds . . . he has no competition for his position so he gets tons of minutes.
Jun.26 at 8:54 pm
B. Long says:
@Ben: They are practically basketball skill wise twinkies! Awful pick. Maybe this is trade bait. Hopefully.
Jun.26 at 8:54 pm
HBooyah says:
Lang - I like that trade! Let’s hope it goes through.
Jun.26 at 8:55 pm
John E. Sanford says:
There has to be a trade looming for GS, right?
Jun.26 at 8:56 pm
B. Long says:
Wouldn’t Bayless for Lamarcus make more sense for both teams though?
Jun.26 at 8:56 pm
RV says:
thats a great trade for portland if it goes through
Jun.26 at 8:57 pm
Jesse says:
The amazing things about the Knicks 1 - They go a good thing and hire Dan Toni, but even that turns out bad because he roomed with the Dad of a Euro prospect in his first draft, 2 - Despite desperately needing pg in a draft LOADED with pg’s, they take a sf whose number one attribute is his basketball IQ
Jun.26 at 8:57 pm
Michael says:
Bayless to portland? For what, they have brandon Roy. And whoever the coach ios in Minnesota better start OJ from the start, the guy is Dwayne Wade with a better shot.
Jun.26 at 8:57 pm
RV says:
argghh, no Lopez for Houston either…
Jun.26 at 8:58 pm
DennisFrogman says:
@ Ben: Thats the exact same thing I said…
Jun.26 at 8:58 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
Well, you can pencil Lopez in as Phoenix’s starting center for at least 15 games next season…
Jun.26 at 8:59 pm
RV says:
portalnd doesn’t want jack anymore, they were looking for a PG and they dont need rush, Indiana, i’m not sure what indiana is doing…
Jun.26 at 9:00 pm
B. Long says:
J.R. Giddens is gonna be the suprise dude from this draft. Bet on it.
Jun.26 at 9:01 pm
RV says:
only if he wins the dunk contest
Jun.26 at 9:02 pm
John E. Sanford says:
Indiana doesn’t know what they’re doing either. That’s been apparent for the last 3-4 years.
Jun.26 at 9:02 pm
Co Co says:
We need a trade dammit!
Jun.26 at 9:02 pm
LL says:
so… Brandon joins his brother on the Pacers? Interesting…
Jun.26 at 9:03 pm
RV says:
indiana hasn’t been able to complete a team, they keep getting players for positions they already have filled, maybe Bird just wants to leave the east open for Boston
Jun.26 at 9:03 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
@ John E. Sanford - “Indiana doesn’t know what they’re doing either. That’s been apparent for the last 3-4 years.” Agreed.
Jun.26 at 9:04 pm
Sir Chuck says:
Yawnn…where are the trades!!!
Jun.26 at 9:04 pm
albie1kenobi says:
with which team for who, Co Co?
Jun.26 at 9:05 pm
d.Y. says:
All that for Speights? Bleh… yeah.. lets get to trades. Is that rush & jack for bayless for real?
Jun.26 at 9:05 pm
John E. Sanford says:
Brandon, who you choose out of Bynum/Oden for next season?
Jun.26 at 9:08 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
@ John E. Sanford - It’s a toss up for me. I love Bynum’s offensive skill set. But I think Oden has a great chance at breaking Hakeem’s record for career blocks. Greg can block shots equally well with either hand. That gives him a tremendous advantage because he never has to turn his body to block shots. It’s like Steve Nash being able to pass equally well with either hand.
Jun.26 at 9:08 pm
albie1kenobi says:
how many games until 2009 MVP starts for the Bulls?
Jun.26 at 9:08 pm
RV says:
finally a good move for indy
Jun.26 at 9:09 pm
Co Co says:
Albie I don’t even care who trades for whom. I’m just bored with this.
Jun.26 at 9:09 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
If I had to choose, I’d probably take Bynum. But I’m somewhat biased since I’m a Lakers fan.
Jun.26 at 9:10 pm
Co Co says:
Darrell Arthur is killin that gum.
Jun.26 at 9:11 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
Roy Hibbert has bust written all over him.
Jun.26 at 9:12 pm
RV says:
lol, coco, that’s exactly what i was thinking, not sure there’s even any gum left, he probably wouldnt notice anyway
Jun.26 at 9:13 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Terry Porter is on the hostage cam!
Jun.26 at 9:14 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Looking at Darrell Arthur’s table is gonna make me cry.
Jun.26 at 9:15 pm
Holly MacKenzie says:
Bayless and Diogu to por for Rush and Jack? Just heard this.
Jun.26 at 9:15 pm
RV says:
portalnd!
Jun.26 at 9:15 pm
Ben Osborne says:
VERY impressed with the Blazers tonight.
Jun.26 at 9:16 pm
RV says:
i love what portland is going with their team
Jun.26 at 9:16 pm
Co Co says:
A backcourt with Brandon Roy and Jerryd Bayless is enough eye candy to make me buy NBA League Pass.
Jun.26 at 9:16 pm
Holly MacKenzie says:
yeahhhh I heard right! Portland is looking REALLL nice.
Jun.26 at 9:16 pm
d.Y. says:
oh digou too? he’s the throw in on every deal. This is 5 “project” big men in a row.
Jun.26 at 9:17 pm
Holly MacKenzie says:
CoCo, you kill me!
Jun.26 at 9:17 pm
RV says:
i’d just like to point out I didn’t mean piling up eyecandy
Jun.26 at 9:19 pm
Co Co says:
It’s too bad they play on the left coast!
Jun.26 at 9:19 pm
Co Co says:
Poor Darrell Arthur.
Jun.26 at 9:21 pm
Sir Chuck says:
lol his forehead is pulsating from how hard hes mashing on that gum haha
Jun.26 at 9:21 pm
albie1kenobi says:
i think Diogu can be a serviceable backup to the awesome portland frontline. dude was pac-10 player of the year once, like Leon Powe.
Jun.26 at 9:22 pm
Holly MacKenzie says:
Will someone pick CDR? Please?
Jun.26 at 9:22 pm
d.Y. says:
Co Co you thirsty girl. You know you makin JJ and Speedy jealous.
Jun.26 at 9:22 pm
Co Co says:
Holly I was thinkin the same damn thing!
Jun.26 at 9:25 pm
RV says:
bayless/Blake/rodriguez, Roy/webster,outlaw/ jones, lamarcus/diogu/frye, oden/przybilla/lafrentz….not bad at all
Jun.26 at 9:25 pm
freeridnour08 says:
As a life long blazer fan, I can say that there has never been a day as a blazer fan that I have even been close to being this happy, well I guess when out of nowhere we got the number one pick, byut that happiness faded quickly when Oden decide to pull a “Jack” on us and age 40 times faster then other humans. I still have high hopes for him though!
Jun.26 at 9:26 pm
albie1kenobi says:
so which top 8 in the west is not making the playoff next year? i just don’t see how the blazers can miss the playoffs. that team is STACKED with young talent, and there’s an awesome defensive head coach to instill the discipline and take them there. i’m calling Nate for coach of the year next year. and possible odom for ROY too.
Jun.26 at 9:26 pm
RV says:
ANd rudy fernandez, DAMN.
Jun.26 at 9:27 pm
Co Co says:
Maybe people forgot about CDR because he’s not sitting uncomfortably in the green room. Although being there hasn’t helped Darrell Arthur.
Jun.26 at 9:27 pm
RV says:
the nuggets or GS
Jun.26 at 9:29 pm
RV says:
CDR has been projected to go in the 20s, so i think that’s going as expected, houston will probably pick him up unless the Jazz AGAIN steal the player they wanted
Jun.26 at 9:32 pm
HBooyah says:
If the Nets take Arthur, I am going to be impressed with their draft night.
Jun.26 at 9:34 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Slim Shady is getting screwed.
Jun.26 at 9:34 pm
Co Co says:
Darrell Arthur should go accept the cap on behalf of the next drafted player who is absent.
Jun.26 at 9:35 pm
HBooyah says:
Co Co - LOL
Jun.26 at 9:35 pm
RV says:
houston will probably take Lee or CDR, but i’m wondering if they’ll take a chance on Jordan.
Jun.26 at 9:37 pm
d.Y. says:
With all the big guys in a row, I can’t believe Jordan hasn’t been drafted yet.
Jun.26 at 9:41 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Leaving for a party…canNOT believe slim shady still hasnt been picked.
Jun.26 at 9:43 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
A few weeks ago, TrueHoop reported that CDR had never lost a game of one-on-one. Keep in mind, this is a guy who went to college with the #1 pick. You know he and Rose played one-on-one regularly. I really like CDR and I’m amazed that so many people are sleeping on him. The kid can flat out score the basketball.
Jun.26 at 9:44 pm
RV says:
utah has some good luck
Jun.26 at 9:45 pm
RV says:
One on one games are are not exactly a great way to gauge someone’s talent, its not surprising that he’d beat Rose since he’s taller and has a batter shot and post up game.
Jun.26 at 9:45 pm
Sir Chuck says:
Brandon did u just completely plagerize everything u just said cuz i could of sworn i heard it earlier today on espn but i cant remember where….i agree though people are gna regret passing on him..
Jun.26 at 9:46 pm
RV says:
that being said, i’m hoping he works out for Houston
Jun.26 at 9:46 pm
Sir Chuck says:
like word for word lol*
Jun.26 at 9:47 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
@ Sir Chuck - I didn’t plagiarize anything. That’s my second-hand account of what Henry Abbott of TrueHoop (ESPN) reported. I even credited Henry with the find.
Jun.26 at 9:48 pm
Sir Chuck says:
im kidding lol should have have made that clearer
Jun.26 at 9:48 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
And Henry didn’t report it today. He reported it quite some time ago.
Jun.26 at 9:48 pm
RV says:
i wish those league reps would screw around with the names just for fun
Jun.26 at 9:50 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
@ RV - I agree. Basketball is a team game. But I think there are a few things that can be taken away from CDR’s one-on-one record. He can score the basketball (duh). And he’s a competitor. One-on-one games are normally pretty fierce competitions.
Jun.26 at 9:50 pm
RV says:
hummm…i though serge was going to sign overseas??
Jun.26 at 9:50 pm
Brandon Hoffman says:
@ Sir Chuck - Got ya’.
Jun.26 at 9:50 pm
FightingColt30 says:
Robin Lopez is going to my Suns???
Jun.26 at 9:51 pm
RV says:
he’s pretty much a lock to go to Houston, i cant imagine who else they’d take
Jun.26 at 9:52 pm
Co Co says:
This interview with Darrell is Awkward……
Jun.26 at 9:53 pm
RV says:
LOL @ van gundys
Jun.26 at 9:57 pm
RV says:
what….
Jun.26 at 10:01 pm
RV says:
Spurs help out Houston with scola last year, Rockets help out SA with CDR this year…
Jun.26 at 10:02 pm
RV says:
i guess not..
Jun.26 at 10:03 pm
RV says:
I’m like the Darrell Arthur of this post.
Jun.26 at 10:03 pm
d.Y. says:
That’s the first stateside american the Spurs have picked in a decade…
Jun.26 at 10:04 pm
RV says:
DY, i think the spurs were planning on taking Batum to continue that streak
Jun.26 at 10:05 pm
Kevin says:
i can’t believe CDR is still not on the board yet..
Jun.26 at 10:05 pm
O says:
I’m fixin’ to go to Little Italy this weekend and straight set trip…
Jun.26 at 10:06 pm
Kevin says:
and i feel bad for Knicks fans.. coulda had Bayless or Alexander, but instead you have Andrea Bargniani’s smaller clone..
Jun.26 at 10:06 pm
Hursty says:
well, Hickson went early.
Jun.26 at 10:07 pm
RV says:
if portland gets CDR…they deserve some kind of award
Jun.26 at 10:07 pm
Hursty says:
why we pick Batum?
Jun.26 at 10:08 pm
Co Co says:
Portland already deserves a reward.
Jun.26 at 10:08 pm
RV says:
probably just to piss off the spurs
Jun.26 at 10:08 pm
Co Co says:
Or award.
Jun.26 at 10:09 pm
Hursty says:
spose we needed a wingman…
Jun.26 at 10:09 pm
Taylor Price says:
Did Kevin Bacon recruit Serge? How is it that a non U.S. resident can get drafted at 18? But Brandon Jennings has to play in Tucson for a season… If he passes the SAT? David Stern is corrupt.
Jun.26 at 10:09 pm
John says:
Finally…Arthur gets picked.
Jun.26 at 10:10 pm
d.Y. says:
O, you know Little Italy is about a block and a half these days… it’s disappearing faster than rainforests in the 80s.
Jun.26 at 10:10 pm
RV says:
lol, i guess i forgot about arthur as well, Portaldn deserves an award for picking him as well
Jun.26 at 10:12 pm
John says:
Portland’s GM deserves a raise.
Jun.26 at 10:12 pm</