NBA Draft Open Thread
by DexterFishmore on Jun 24, 2010 4:00 PM PDT
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An NBA draft drinking game? Are you people sick?!
Actually, that's an idea so crazy, it just might work. Your triggers consist of whenever someone on the talking electronic box mentions:
- Blake Griffin,
- "Good value,"
- "Athleticism,"
- "One and done,"
- The Lakers, for whatever reason.
Finish the drink in your hand if anyone cracks a joke about Minnesota taking a point guard, and do a full shot if someone mentions Kwame Brown. You have your instructions.
UPDATE: With the 43rd pick, the Lakers have selected Devin Ebanks of West Virginia. He's a 6'8" forward. Read about him here and here.
UPDATE II: With the 58th pick, the Lakers have selected Derrick Caracter of UTEP.
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Here's the final mock draft
from NBA.com
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/05/18/consensus.mock/?ls=iref:nbahpt1
"I want to win now, not 3 years from now. That's my stance." - Kevin Burkhardt
I'm following too,
and I’m super excited about it! I’m also a UK fan, so I do have several good reasons…
me too,
as both are rumored to be considering Cousins.
If Cousins doesn’t get picked up by one of them, I really can’t see him falling past the Kings.
But you never know if there could be trades made that involve our Lakers
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
Ah. I'm basketball fan first. I've seen most of these guys play in college.
Plus, you never know.
I haven't had an interest in the draft in years
I guess I have the Lakers and their constant winning to thank for that.
:P
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
alright, im dumb when it come to this...
today they are gonna pick wall, turnet, etc??
"You are asking me if LeBron is going to New York?, I’m trying to tell you in a polite way, I don’t give a shit"
By all accounts,
it’s Wall, Turner, then possible chaos. There’s been speculation that the Nets are trying to move the 3rd pick, possibly for Danny Granger & Indiana’s 10th pick.
"I want to win now, not 3 years from now. That's my stance." - Kevin Burkhardt
headline: interesting move
Wizards take the 17th pick and Hinrich from Chicago to have more options and allow Chicago to clear cap space. Trade cannot consummate until July 8th. Gilbert, Miller are probably a little more in play with this move.
It’s similar to their earlier move to by the Heat to trade the 18th pick and Daequan Cook to the Thunder for the 32nd pick to improve cap space (and you don’t have to sign second rounders which also helps cap space).
Not as big of a topic here, but on the K bros blog a lot of people have been interested in Hinrich. When pressed they all know his contract is way to expensive for what he offers.
It would be hilarious if they missed out on all the big names
And just a bunch of 1-2 million dollar contracts on their roster.
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by sumo390 on Jun 24, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
they will get wade back
but still if its just him, that would be the biggest fail of the summer
Ron Artest is a champion!
Kevin Pritchard,
Blazers GM is out of a job.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/06/kevin_pritchard_fired_as_trail.html
"I want to win now, not 3 years from now. That's my stance." - Kevin Burkhardt
somebody drafted tonight will be a huge bust
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I kinda want j-wall to be a bust, but you can't deny athleticism
"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not."
- Charles Barkley
i was goin for hayward/howard
however you spell his name. i kept tellin ppl he wouldnt do anything in the tourny he made me look bad
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So how long do we have to wait until the 43rd pick?
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david stern from now on is boo-urns
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hardcore
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Here we go!
I’m waiting for some crazy moves.
Drink time boys!
"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not."
- Charles Barkley
we already have one too many injury prone players.
"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not."
- Charles Barkley
Howard and LO could have a good time together
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Wizards taking this time...
Hoping for a crazy trade.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
1st pick for Luke/Sasha/2nd round picks?
:D
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2 1/2 minutes
"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not."
- Charles Barkley
I just looked at the drinking triggers
I’m gonna be drunk by the 3rd pick
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
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odom for granger!
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and it's official
"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not."
- Charles Barkley
i didnt see that coming
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m night shalaman?
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dammit he could have been our pick!!!!
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
For those of you who don't care what's happening on BSPN Draft
NBA TV is replaying the Finals
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your not excited for our 2 late 2nd round picks?
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would be nice if favors fell that far lol
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haha i booed
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LOL
LA’s front office is prepared to make picks 1-60, but slotted at 43 & 58. A bit dull at facility:
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go defenders!
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2nd pick
Evan Turner!
(Lakers trade for him in 2014 LOL)
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
Sixers
take Evan Turner. Nets on the clock.
"I want to win now, not 3 years from now. That's my stance." - Kevin Burkhardt
That pic just reminded me of Game 7 again
Really ties this whole thread together.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Doug, Kwame's a free agent
And your frontcourt is thin. I’m just sayin’.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
if you look at old video of the 2001 WCF when he was doing a telecast with NBC
he had a lucky charm so that the wizards get the 1st pick in the draft.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
go nets
jay-z!!!!!1
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I don't kno-bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
New Jerseyy picks
LeBron..err
I mean Derrick Favors!
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
Minny just breathed a sigh of relief
They want Wes Johnson
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
61% FG
pretty damn good for a foward.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I'm not a fan. I think Wesley Johnson is who he is right now, with minimum upside.
He’s older for this draft class. Favors is a beast.
Hey look John Barry is there
And I could actually understand him.
Before it was, lakers will lose, lakers will lose, waa waa Fakers Fakers
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
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he called them the "fakers" on national TV
FAIL
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Really?
Is there a video of that somewhere
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
nets fan with a vuvuzuela
"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not."
- Charles Barkley
Holy crap!
The Timberwolves have FIVE picks!
Mr. Burns would say
I like the cut of his jib. Nice jacket, heh.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
i have a pair of those
dont be hating
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
you would. : )
seriously though fellas, trust me on this one, Johnson is a fashion fail. The ladies do not dig that outfit, they just don’t.
lol, fans over at sactown royalty going crazy nervous right now
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
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they want Cousins?
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Commercial
John Wall is in one already. It’s probably not a 90M Sprite contract, but still that’s nice for him. Zigblast or whatever the heck it was…
Im a psychic
the Kings pick Cousins!
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Knowing the Kings
“The Kings select Miroslaw Bhohoeremrei from Russia”
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
Is there any truth to the LO shopping rumors?
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Hmm
How can you be sure? Especially after that abominable finals?
And Vanessa Bryant apparently hates Khloe “No, I’m not pregnant, I’m just fat” Kardashian.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Its possible, but that seems to be speculation in that LA Times article, though the speculation
resides within the Lakers organization.
players like Kobe comes once a decade...
and since kobe was present in half of 90’s and all of 2000’s, and well probably half of 2010’s so there cant be next kobe till 2020…
And the BallSACs select...DeMarcus Cousins
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
Then there will be more NBA fever in your city
They’re going to be good
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
(De) Marcus
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Kings take
DeMarcus Cousins
"I want to win now, not 3 years from now. That's my stance." - Kevin Burkhardt
They are going to be loaded with good young players
It’s about time we restart the rivalry. OKC doesn’t hate us yet. We need another rival with Laker-inflicted pain in their past.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
told you guys
now wheres 400 bucks??
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Interesting rumor: The HEAT are sending Michael Beasley to Minnesota for Ryan Gomes.
Picks will be involved. The trade allows the Miami HEAT to buyout Ryan Gomes, thus getting more cap room.
I’m a fan of Ryan Gomes. If he becomes a free agent, count me in as one who would sign up for his services on the Lakers.
beasly that much of a bust
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I don't think so. Miami would be stupid give up on him. He's only 21 (?).
He’s average 14 and 6 or something close to that. I would take Beasley in a heartbeat. Phoenix, are you listening??
Gomes
I like him too. He struggles at times, but there’s a lot that he can do, good tweener forward, fairly productive.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
WOuld you do an John Wall/ Evan Turner
Lamar Odom/Ron Artest trade?
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
czheck would
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wow thats a tough one
We would be set for the future but really risk our 3peat chances.
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
i wouldnt do it
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
don't love it
Despite how much Odom’s inconsistency drives me nuts, I don’t want to give up our big depth for potential. Strikes me as a very bad move. There’s a lot of bust potential for draft guys, more risk than I’d like to undertake.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Now...
Odom for Cousins is something I’d at least have to think about.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
nooooooooooooooooo
our depth in the frontcourt has been the key to our success
as the saying goes, dont fix what isnt broken.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
How about LO/ Shannon/ Sasha
assuming that none of them are free agents
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
The Lakers would have a huge hole at SF.
Evan Turner can’t guard the threes that are in this league. There are several other moves that would have to happen for me to accept that trade.
The clippers are gonna select Nickailos Khrushchev from the Ukraine
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
lmfao
They’ll probably reselect Rubio and hope he actually plays for them this year
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah but everyone opting for the draft makes your team worse
heh
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Jeez, if I'm gonna hang out at my city's blog, I should change my sig.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
It's better now. Time to hang out at Sac Town Royalty
Now I can tell people I’m from Sacramento, and the local b-ball team has major upside!
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Jun 24, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Udoh is a stretch
The Warriors already have two athletic shotblockers his size in Wright and Randolph. They needed a fundamental center in Monroe, who’s going to Detroit now.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 5:07 PM PDT reply actions
I bet a million dollars that the Pacers get Gordon Hayward
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
wizards passed on wall and selected sam bowie
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I like this guy. I get to watch him a lot too lol, cause they show most Warrior games in Sacramento =]
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doh
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it is very dope
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they have improved thier logo now they just gotta do it to there team
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BTW, we have a tinychat going
Not very active yet, but it would be fun to get it crackin…
we should get it going after the draft
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
hes on the run
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he knows how to pass
something none of our guards can do
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
And the Pistons say thank you to Golden State's "brain" trust for not taking Monroe
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 5:12 PM PDT reply actions
monroe is just like him actually
kinda soft, weith length and nothing else
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
do it again!
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Did I just hear a Darko chant?
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Neither does David Stern
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by DexterFishmore on Jun 24, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
sike
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
you dont got a TV?
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
cable doesnt have ESPN?
wow
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
the clippers select Michael Olawakandi
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
rofl wtf is he gonna say?
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Clips take Aminu?
Thornton with more upside
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Yeah, a couple years younger than him on draft day
Same style of play though, I’ve heard
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Come to Tinychat peoples!
tinychat.com/silverscreenandroll
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
yup or shall we call him the man thrown overboard to get lebron
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gilbert is aware of what he did
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i forgive him
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Al-Farouq Aminu just tore an ACL
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haha beat me to it
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It was an easy one
The Clippers’ draft picks = hanging curveballs
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dayum.... lol
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
he broke his hand after stern shook it
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
LOL at Stuart Scott
“The Clippers show up in the lottery almost every year”
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his career jus ended lol
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Stern said that like he's never heard of him lol
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lol he sounds like paul pierce
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rofl Mark Jones tellin him he's fucked basically
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"positive karma"
hey stop making fun of my religion….
jkjk
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Its hip to be Clip!!!
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hahaha
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
the Pacers will
watch I bet 50 million dollars
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Mark Jones
hows it like to join the D-League?
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
hope they forgot about him
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Is Ed Davis white?
No? Then he’s not a Jazz.
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lol his words not mine
same page dex
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or a Pacer
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL...it's Hayward
Should have bet shaqfor3
/doh!
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stu scott dont even waste our time saying clipps will be different
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hahaha Stuart Scott
“The Clippers are a joke cuz they dont win”
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the jazz are gonna need a new PF when boozer leaves
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Gordon Heyward is the pick
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hahahahhahahahahhaa x10
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we all knew that was coming
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what? lol
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
The state of Indiana just died
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dissapointment
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the Jazz fail
I was expecting the pacers to pick a white unathletic big
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
But they already have Hansbrough, Dunleavy, Foster, Murphy
That would have been too funny.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
from Woj
With Utah’s drafting of Gordon Hayward with No. 9, the pressure is off the Pacers to draft the hometown kid out of Butler at No. 10.
Sweet 16
Wow, that seems like an epic overdraft…
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And he probably weighs the same Stu Scott
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Another Jazzer (wtf do you call a Jazz player?) for Kobe to rip a new one
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Another Jazzer...
…who gets his shots sent back air mail by Drew and Pau
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somethings never change
how are the pacers gonna blow this now,they are so dissapointed
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lol looks like a half-ass bowl cut
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
his sister looks like she has more heart
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With Hayward gone Indiana will have to draft Jon Scheyer now
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who?
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
A slightly bigger Hayward
But I think they’ll take Ed Davis anyway
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No one is old enough to have seen Jerry Sloan play basketball
Stop lying bro
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Hot Rod Hundley??
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hashweed Wallace to retire
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lol cuz its a jpeg
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Are they going to trade Danny Granger now?
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I'd trade to get him
Give them Odom. :)
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pacers fans are dissapointed
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they got a black guy
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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by DexterFishmore on Jun 24, 2010 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That was my first thought too
Why take a ten-minute guy with the #10 pick
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I dont know anything abt college basketball
so was that a good or bad pick?
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i think ed davis or henry would be better
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dunno cuz Ive never heard of him
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Must Improve:name
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hopefully the Spurs dont pick ahead of us
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
AV Represent!
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 24, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Cole Aldrich = Chris Mihm
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chris mihm in shawn bradlys body
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pacers fans wanted cole aldrich
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the pacers should have drafted cole aldrich
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
they would have if they knew who he was lol
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lmao
Gordon Hayward already has 2 wives lined up in Utah waiting for him #fringebenefits
@j_d_hastings
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So NOLA might take Davis now
They were talking Patterson, but that was because everyone thought Davis would go 9th or 10th
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update:Pacers trade paul george for cole aldrich
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Interesting, via Woj
The Hornets have selected Cole Aldrich and will trade him to Oklahoma City as part of a deal, source tells Y! Sports.
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interesting....
If they get him and draft Alabi they’d have the bigs they need badly
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Cole?? lol
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL he thinks he's gonna be wit Chris Paul HAHAHA
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OKC is fuckin goin to WORK man
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Man, JVG is a b-ball stud. Respect.
Even with all those crappy jokes and going-nowhere-unfunny-stories
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ink him up ASAP
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet Memphis takes Babbitt
In case Rudy Gay can’t be re-signed
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 5:43 PM PDT reply actions
only player to average 20 and 10 in the WC??
what happened to tim duncan?
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good pick for Grizz
I like him alot
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Xavier Henry is a good pick there...
Good player.
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Henry's gonna be really good
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So Toronto takes Ed Davis?
They need a thin power forward now that Bosh is gone.
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If he's french is it
za-vieh on-ree? that would be awesome.
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lol
everyone at SLC dunk is shitting in their pants after they drafted Hayward.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Aldrich traded to OKC
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usa usa usa
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say buh-bye Nawleans
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but where is he gonna go?
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Raptors take Ed Davis
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booooooooo
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And Ed Davis was never heard from again...
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free davis!
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Eric Bledsoe please fall to number 43
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another one:
Long
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
sonics rip :(
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If I'm Houston, I look for a shotblocker
Sanders, Whiteside, or Alabi
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Thank you, Houston
He won’t help you as much as a shotblocker
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Update
Oklahoma City will send New Orleans the 21st and 26th picks in the Draft, team source says. Thunder will keep No. 18.
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that makes alot more sense for OKC
they should go hard after Alabi
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy shit
Grant Hill commercial is scary as fuck
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and the trail blazers select
tyler smith
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I forgot Yao Ming existed
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when shes sitting down
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solid pick
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Pat Patterson goes to Houston
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?
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famous wrestler
first IC champ
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Pat Patterson was
a former pro wrestler. First IC champ too I believe
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Carl Landry replacement
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which draft you guys think is the best, 84', 96' or 03'
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larrys to good for the draft
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Babbit to the Wolves
heard it here first bitches
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Holy shit I was right!!!!
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Here are picks 1-15
Washington: John Wall
Philadelphia: Evan Turner
New Jersey: Derrick Favors
Minnesota: Wesley Johnson
Sacramento: DeMarcus Cousins
Golden State: Ekpe Udoh
Detroit: Greg Monroe
LA Clippers: Al Faroq Aminu
Utah: Gordon Heyward
Indiana: Paul George
New Orleans: Cole Aldrich(traded to Oklahoma City)
Memphis: Xavier Henry
Toronto: Ed Davis
Houston: Patrick Patterson
Milwaukee: Larry Sanders
"I want to win now, not 3 years from now. That's my stance." - Kevin Burkhardt
A challenger appears!
Portland’s Martell Webster is likely headed to Wolves for the 16th pick, sources says.
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Webster always gave us problems
glad he’s gone
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
my mom is counting white picks. she just said “they must be favoring white people this year.”
ROFL
The Prokhorov meant to pick Cousins. No reception on iphone 5 from strip club. #nyet
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by bluexfalcon on Jun 24, 2010 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Maybe Avery Bradley will slip to us
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lets go Bledsoe
clap clap clap clap clap
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Can anybody name the last 2 nba champions?
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um
no….
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
So the Bulls are making this pick for the Wizards
Wizards already have two clueless tall guys in McGee and Blatche. Why not a third? Time to pick Whiteside!
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Is there a live stream of the draft?
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
"When life slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry walls." - Aldous Snow
who?
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Who the fuuuuck....
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Here I am again!
Are you referring to our soccer or just doing the ironic crazy USA person thing?
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
raw on the offensive end
should be another drinking trigger, at least for anyone not drunk yet.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
OKC takes another big or a PG
But they really need another shooter.
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OKC should get Orton or Alabi
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uhhh stu scot im pretty sure goin 7 games in the finals was the toughest series
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yeah he sounded dumb there
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Clueless moron talking heads
implying Seraphin is going to Chicago
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OKC was the toughest series in the Western Conference…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 24, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
lol stuart scott
the toughest series was the finals
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lol everybodys on the same page
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And then I remember Scott and Barry are morons
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by bluexfalcon on Jun 24, 2010 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
sonics rip
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i 2nd that
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hmmm I think they shoulda took a big
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I'm surprised
I thought they were going big, although they might be getting Cole
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wheres you friend?
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California Waves is not my friend
She’s a witch. She tried to hypnotize me into becoming a Laker fan for all enternity!
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who got Bledsoe???
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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okc is not on my goodside
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OKC traded Bledsoe to Nawleans
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Celtic Window
KLOSED
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by sumo390 on Jun 24, 2010 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Luke Babbit
I don’t even know who that is, but he has a bad omen written all over him
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but he's a good shooter
who would help with spacing the floor in the triangle
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Da Clippers, steppin up
Eric Bledsoe is headed to the Clippers in a trade, league source says.
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update
eric bledsoe knee gives out,out for season,surgery required
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update
The Clippers will send Oklahoma City a future first-round pick for Eric Bledsoe, league source says
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so, anybody got a link?
"You are asking me if LeBron is going to New York?, I’m trying to tell you in a polite way, I don’t give a shit"
There are still Cavs fans
As long as I’m around
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ah shit
great pick
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boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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I was wondering when someone from Texas would be drafted
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Wow...a backup for Rondo
He can play five minutes per game in the postseason
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So...
when is the last name I recognize (jordan crawford) getting drafted.
I think he, umm, dunked on LeBron. (Hii Wave =])
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what happens at lebrons camp stays at lebrons camp
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Spurs are gonna get Anderson
I just know it…
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POPOVICCCCCCCHHHHHHH!!!!!
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by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
guess this means goodbye for Nate robinson?
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
that's because
he knows how good the Lakers and Kobe are.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
boourns
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FUUUUUUUCK
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Wow. I do not follow college basketball.
How do you know all these people?
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uhh
because I watch college basketball?
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
im a candace parker man myself
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(eyes burning) What did you just say?
You prefer her touch to mine?
by California Waves on Jun 24, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
breaking news
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I wonder if the future Clippers pick going to OKC is lottery-protected
It probably is. Dumbleavy isn’t the GM anymore
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 6:30 PM PDT reply actions
he prolly read it beforehand somewhere lol
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
NOLA
Got a better guy than Aldrich. He’s a West clone.
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lol
Brackins can sk8. What a strange thing to mention or for a basketball player. If he’s got real sk8in talent it should mean good footwork.
sounds like a good opportunity
FOR SABOTAGE!
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
perfect chance for revenge!
Seriously, why the hell would he actually choose players that would help the team that fired him.
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
Draft Alabi and send him to the Lakers in a sign and trade for Ammo
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I was hoping for sabotage
PRITCHARD!!!!!
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
such a dumb move
Couldn’t they have waited until the draft was over? It’s like being a jerk to your waitress before she brings you your food.
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So far I feel bad for Twolves fans
Their team is on pace for biggest fail in this draft. but they should be used to it by now
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idk utah failed pretty bad
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i don't feel bad for utah though
and Sloan will squeeze everything out Hayward. Minny has more chances to fuck it worse
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lol praise
Minny has more chances to fuck it worse
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I feel bad for Nets fans
Just think of the season they went through, and they don’t even get Wall or Turner in the draft
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Pritchard is a lame duck GM
lol
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Really, they're dwelling too much on this Kevin Pritchard issue...
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
Wait
Is Portland seriously punishing Pritchard for the Greg Oden issue? 29 of 30 teams in the league take him as the first pick that year.
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I really hoped that Pritchard would screw them over tonight...
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
My dad would have picked Durant
From the beginning. Before Oden got injured.
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I predict Minny takes a center
Even though they’re bringing back Darko
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Wow
An undersized power forward to put in the rotation with Jefferson and Love. They’re throwing all their chips in the Darko basket.
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What on earth happened to them after they clinched the number 1 seed in the west and reached the WCF?
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Kevin McHale and David Kahn happened…
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I should know what you guys are talking about
But I don’t
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Well
At least he hasn’t taken three small forwards yet… LOL
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
It doesn't make sense
How could the team with the best record in the west not make the playoffs the following year?
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Sprewell refused to re-sign for 3 yrs/$21 million
Said he had to feed his family. Never played again. Declared bankruptcy.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Players started playing worse
Because they saw the future and they weren’t in Minny. Talking Cassell and Spreewell.
So, essentially chemistry issues.
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Atlanta takes either Alabi or Whiteside
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Atlanta overloading on forwards...
when they don’t have a real center
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Atlanta needs to puff-puff pass what they are smoking. Draft Alabi so you can move the Puerto Rican to PF,
his natural position.
dominican
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lol did they do it again?
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Trevor Booker? Really?
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Why are they making that trade?
"I want to win now, not 3 years from now. That's my stance." - Kevin Burkhardt
I'm guessing that Minny thinks they can still get a center at #30
And get a better player at #35 than #56
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wall was the first pick
"You are asking me if LeBron is going to New York?, I’m trying to tell you in a polite way, I don’t give a shit"
lol i heard Portland just fired their GM….. hmmm…. injuries arent exactly his fault… he assembled a really good team….
In Kobe we trust!
You have to feel sorry Texas Longhorns fans
Look how their season ended up.
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consensus here
seems to be that Minny continues to f up and that Anderson for the Spurs was a great pick. Fairly typical. Otherwise no surprises.
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Minny's planing to keep drafting until they find the worst possible player
Ron Artest is a champion!
Is anyone ever going to top Michael Olowokandi?
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dude, Kwame was by far worse than Kandi man. Olowokandi actually started putting up some numbers for the clippers at the end of his tenure
In Kobe we trust!
lets see what the griz get…. cuz u know they are highly likely to trade with us again lol
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Grizz wanted an OJ Mayo clone...
…made from inferior materials
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people in Minny are probably screaming for Kahn's head
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRnSnfiUI54
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I just wish Kevin Pritchard would go like “You gonna fire me? Fine, I’m trading Brandon Roy for Kwame Brown. Screw you Portland.”
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no...............
He’d have a much brighter future with the Thunder…his talent’s going to be squandered in a terrible place like New Orleans
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LOL
The Hornets will break the Wizards hearts with the selection of Washington’s Pondexter at No. 26. Wiz hoped he would drop to No. 30.
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He's going to NOLA, right?
Then why does the moron say he’s going to be Durant’s new teammate?
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bad pick
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lol, people over at Canis Hoopus going crazy
The Wolves finally take the BPA and they trade him away. Keep on keepin’ on Mr. Kahn. First you gave Sacramento another big bruiser, now you gave a 3 point crazy team one of the best shooters in the draft. Well done sir, well done.
BTW: We’re working on confirmation of the Webster rumor. Nothing official yet. Confirmed.
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imagine if Minnesota used their 1st pick to draft Hayward
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I don't understand
Were you hoping to draft him and make some sort of trade?
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No lol. This:
There go the Nets’ chances at LeBron … RT @SLAMonline: Nets select Jordan Crawford 27. Hide the video!
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by rs850_Lakers on Jun 24, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys are back to back NBA champions
You should be counting your blessings to get ANY draft picks
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who would you want to the lakers in this draft?
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 24, 2010 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
it doesnt really matter since they arent going to play i dont think……
but it would be great if we got Sun Yue from China!!! …..o wait….
In Kobe we trust!
If we're taking a PG
Farmar is officially gone…
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Be INCREDIBLY stupid to expect a PG drafted at #43 to be able to offer Farmar's minutes.
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Eh
I think Farmar is gone anyway… He just doesn’t fit…
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Well... kinda.
I really think that if LA wants a chance of the 3peat, they need at least a serviceable addition at PG.
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Thank god. I would hate him to come to LA.
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
We better not draft a random euro guy
who will never show up on our roster
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Well,
At least you were never stupid enough to draft Luke Jackson over Jameer Nelson
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Yeah, but Mitch chose Kareem Rush over Tayshaun Prince
Cost us the 2004 championship
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh dear
I did not know that. What year was that?
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2002 draft, the same year the Cavs picked Boozer
The Lakers could have had a 2004 lineup of Shaq, Malone, Prince, Kobe, and Payton/Fisher. Instead we had Devean George at SF.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Chad Ford is right
The best drafters group the best talent in tiers at various positions. So you select the best player at a position of need in a certain tier. If there is only one player available in the highest tier, then you take that guy, even if he doesn’t fill a position of need.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
i said booo-urns
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The magic can eat a bowl of you know what
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damn too slow, fuck
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i was saying boourns
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
a quadruple facepalm would be more fitting
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Those Kentucky fans sure look happy about it
hahaha
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#1 and done
Oh well…they won it all in 2008. They’ll survive.
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not when calipari leaves
amongst a flurry of potential NCAA violations…
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im not sure why Calipari is so thrilled tonight
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Bledsoe, Orton, not starters… methinks…
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha ha....
although Orton wasn’t a starter, yeah, pretty much. : (
But, we do have replacements coming (though not Wall/ Cousins caliber) so don’t count us out just yet. And, having 5 first round draft picks doesn’t exactly hurt recruiting. High school kids (at the ripe old age of 18) want exposure and to play for the best, so obviously UK is where all the high school kids want to be
Daniel Orton? The Magic need help on the wings. Maybe they're trading Gortat
by E-ROC on Jun 24, 2010 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
If Kahn takes a center like Alabi here
Then the Booker trade to Washington is looking good, because Minny will also have #35.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:17 PM PDT reply actions
!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
"You are asking me if LeBron is going to New York?, I’m trying to tell you in a polite way, I don’t give a shit"
Hurry up Round 2!!!
Where the real teams get to pick!
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it seems as though the whining about the refs was even higher this year than it was last year
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Kahn? WTF. You really need another wing?
You’re already getting Wes Johnson and Martell Webster. Don’t you need a center? Or is Darko all the center anyone needs?
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Minny earlier traded the #23 and #56 to Washington for #30 and #35
Because Washington wanted Booker at #23. I assumed Minny did it because a center would still be there at #30, yet they chose another wing to back up Brewer, Wes Johnson, and Martell Webster.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He's Kahn
Are you really that surprised?
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont know why but I keep thinking David Kahn is this guy
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jun 24, 2010 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
hahah i love King of the Hill, quality show….Hank’s noise he makes when things dont go his way is great…. ’BWAHHAAAAA"
In Kobe we trust!
While we're waiting for the second round
Check out this title
Honda drives Japan into last 16Get it? Because his name is “Honda”. GET IT? Bleh.
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C'mon now
You’re better than that :)
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh no, ESPN came up with that awful title
Check it if you don’t believe me
http://espn.go.com/
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Whoever wrote that headline deserves a Creative Writing Award
for being a Creative Writer.
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
Just stopped by 4 a sec..........
But goddamn, is Stuart Scott not the worst fucking host ever. There’s gotta be someone better at ESPN to host this shit.
Traded the broadcast rights for 4 2nd round picks in 2011
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he will get more PGs
that should solve the problem
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
How long do we have to wait until the second round?
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Stu Scott's question equivalent to
“does the 30th pick have the same amount of talent as the 29th pick? Discuss”
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Everyone will be against us in our match with Ghana
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All right guys, I have to get off
It’s a warm summer evening and I’ve got other responsibilities. See you later!
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My arms go around your neck and I place my cheek against yours in loving comfort. I whisper into your ear, “Don’t be. I always relish your presence.”
by California Waves on Jun 24, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
T'BORRRRR
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
If alabi or whiteside are available for some unknown reason at 43
Do the Lakers take them?
Oof.......Hassan Whiteside is likely to bust, but sweet lord, the upside is bananas.
Alabi is the safer pick, but I’d pick Whiteside. Go big or go home.
800 plus comments, I'm WAY late but
I didn’t even watch the draft, I’m actually just dropping by to comment before I go to bed
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whats up...lol
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
so how the draft looks soo far??
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
???
LOL
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Damn...I was hoping Pittman would be around at #43
No way Whiteside or Alabi will still be there. Maybe Tiny Gallon?
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
Our players should be glad Avery is not our coach
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because he has an awesome drawwwwlll
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whoever we draft is gonna suck
:(
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Or be sold
for Buss to play 1 hand of poker
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SAC better keep Whiteside and Cousins away from each other
Those two could get in a lot of trouble. Hopefully they’ll stay at home a lot and play video games when they’re not playing ball.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
This is probably where Hasheem Thabeet should have been drafted last year.
by EhondA on Jun 24, 2010 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ah.....I would've drafted him in the first round. Mid-teens, early twenties.
I get the whole idea that Thabeet is raw, but hasn’t been playing basketball for long time. His first sport was soccer. There is much upside with Thabeet. The question is whether that franchise can get it out of him.
come on keep passin up jordan lol 8 more times!
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jerome jordan
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Pushing for JJordan when Alabi's still on the board?
It’s not JJordan so much…
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cant wait for the lakers pick, shits gon be epic!
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or anti climatic lol
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I think Mills will be released...
Most of the guys on the Aussie bball forum I hang out at think that too.
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That's the one small PG who I wouldn't mind seeing as a Laker
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
7 more to go
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lol damn stern sure lost his looks fast
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whose minny gonna draft?
a wing!
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double the darko!
win-win-win!
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hahaha. Sexy Silver chant
And DocFunk says there was a Queensbridge chant and Jeff Van Gundy chant
Sweet 16
i wish darkos rant was till on youtube
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can we just fast forward to 43 and 58?
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
+1
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I can sense us drafting the next Chris Paul
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Awesome first name
Aside from that, meh…
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
all i know is brian shaw has not impacted the draft yet
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Ok, the Lakers are going to get a good player at this spot.
There are so many good role players left. Stanley Robinson, Alabi, Mikhail Torrance, Willie Warren, Jerome Jordan, Jerome Randle, Matt Bouldin, ………….
Jarvis Varnado too, as a PF replacement for Powell
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently Kobe's a JP fan. He's going nowhere.
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im still recovering fromt he last slava
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must improve: meaness
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we should draft a SF so Minnesota can trade Ramon Sessions for him.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Booooo?
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those guys where pumped
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Wow... Hobson went early, didn't he?
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There's still some talent available...
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did the Knicks have a 1st round pick?
I cant recall
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I completely forgot
theyre clearing space for the Lebron sweepstakes
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
lmfaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
utah and the pacers are PISSED
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rofl
ESPNLandOLakers: RT @RicBucher: Firing a GM an hour before the draft is like shooting Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
or yelling at a waiter before they serve you your food
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
If Alabi is available at #43
And if Mitch takes him, I will do a jig.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:52 PM PDT reply actions
i will join
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All the mocks had him in the high teens to mid-20s
He’s 7-2, and this is what Chad Ford said about him:
“Alabi measured as one of the tallest and longest players in the draft, and he showed a nice skill game and a terrific motor in drills. Some scouts are comparing him to Dikembe Mutombo. I don’t think Alabi has the same sort of rebounding and shot-blocking ability, but he does have a similar demeanor and presence on the court.”
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
what!? not landry fields!
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Holy crap
Is Indiana going to take Alabi? They have Hibbert already, but need shotblockers. Miami has two picks, and then it’s us. Miami just took Pittman. Can we really get Alabi?
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:54 PM PDT reply actions
This is too good to be true
Miami will take a point guard. Probably Mikhail Torrance. I think they need a big in the worse way so……cross fingers.
But they already took Pittman at #32
Will they take another one?
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
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mia dont make me hate you
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Indiana took Stephenson!
We still have a chance
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 8:00 PM PDT reply actions
yesssssssssssssssssssssssss
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111
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wait..
who do we want?
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
Another shotblocker...Miami takes Varnado
Please take Willie Warren next, Miami
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 8:01 PM PDT reply actions
ok its on you mitch not to mess this up
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who do we want to get?
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
alibi, or something, apparently
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more tense than game 7....
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Mitch you better take Alabi
We already have J-Critt. We don’t need Warren.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
we have JCritt??
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
uh oh
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lol i don't know whats happening
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thank god al davis is in oakland
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lol
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
What?
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Orlando needs something
they aren’t contenders if they stay pat
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alabi?
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
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who are we expecting?
"You are asking me if LeBron is going to New York?, I’m trying to tell you in a polite way, I don’t give a shit"
GUYS DID THAT WHITE DUDE FROM DUKE GET DRAFTED YET?!?!
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No. But Zoubek will still - likely - be available at #58.
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suspense!
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ebanks?
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The same guy that traded Caron Butler for Kwame Brown
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k who is devin ebanks
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so is he good or what?
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WTF Mitch?
A forward who can’t shoot? Unbelievable
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
He is an effective mid-range shooter
not 3 pter…
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At least thats what i heard
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
devin ebanks! yeah!
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Who is this guy?
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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wtf
major fail
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lol a good defender who doesnt need to be defended
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by robi s on Jun 24, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why do we bother with the draft
27 percent on jumpshots?!?!?!
THATS EVEN WORSE THAN RON RON!
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adam morrison without the shooting
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Adam Morrison is Adam Morrison without the shooting
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
good at defense and rebounding...apparently
Ball don't lie.
by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:09 PM PDT reply actions
Jay Bilas almost saying "he doesn't really do anyhting"
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you guys are idiots
He’s a very good defender and rebounder
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we're idiots?
You still think the Celtics won the championship!!!
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
lol he cant be that good if he is only 3rd team all acc, the nba is a different beast…he is gonna get torn up
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3rd team all big east
not that it really makes a difference
Ball don't lie.
by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I am seriously amused by *this guy* calling anyone an idiot...
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well to be honest didn't you expect him to say..........
THE SKY IS FALLING!!!!
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
wtf else you want me to call you?
lol
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
You're the biggest hot-spot of negativity on this site...
And you had the Lakers losing the FInals.
Yet you have the temerity to throw around insults.
Someone in this position with any semblance of wisdom might choose their words a little more carefully.
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i have opinions foo
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Just like the proverbial... everyone's got one.
Just be a bit more careful to wipe yours. Then you wouldn’t see so much angst directed at you.
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Ok... apologies for that - it was uncalled for.
Just because we have differences in opinions.
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why?
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cuz hes from Queens,NY!!!
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by igotasmanyringsaslebron on Jun 24, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
dont you guys watch college basketball??
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he's very athletic and can guard 3 positions
also high energy and winning mentality. Good offensive rebounder for a guy his size
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah,
I watch a hell of a lot of college basketball, thank-you-very-much, but that certainly doesn’t make me an expert on who is going to be a good pro or not. Geez. Oh, and for what it’s worth, I think Ebanks is a hell of a person and a nice little college player, but not sure about him in the NBA. Two totally different games.
Oh, and btw, people are a lot more receptive when they aren’t being sneered at or when their opinions aren’t being mocked. Thanks.
lol we're probably going to wave him first thing next season
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He can't shoot for shit. Stanley Robinson can friggin' shoot better than this kid.
Robinson gives you the rebounding and defense too with otherworldly athleticism, though his brain needs help.
now, who are we expecting at the other pick?
"You are asking me if LeBron is going to New York?, I’m trying to tell you in a polite way, I don’t give a shit"
We could have drafted Alabi to play backup center
Kept Crittenton to play PG, and signed Dorell Wright as a free agent.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
who the fuck you guys want then?
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Alabi is even more raw than Ebanks
he’s just like Hasheem Thabeet
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
hes tall
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theres alot of tall guys in the National Basketball Assosciation
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
from the experts
Lakers take Ebanks. Great pick. Could be this year’s Trevor Ariza. A lockdown perimeter defender.
Sweet 16
he was at West Virginia
obviously he wont be as good immediately in the pros but he’s got the tools to be
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
this week...........or next week?
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
ba dum, ch!
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
So is Dorell Wright
And Wright shot 39% from three and played SG, SF, and PG for the Heat last season. Alabi was BY FAR the best player available. If Andrew gets hurt next season, we would have been able to give minutes to a guy in his early 20s who is actually longer than Andrew.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Lock him in the gym with Craig Hodges
Get him a 3 point shot.
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
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did you see who we just drafted
nuff said
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Well... Alabi?
At 43, you swing for the fences, especially when a guy with upside is still available.
What you DON’T do is draft a guy at a position where you already have numbers.
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They drafted a wing defender. he might spell Artest or Kobe for a few min.
ALABI is a project at best who is still not drafted
Go big or go home. Picking Ebanks is weak sauce. Solomon Alabi maybe raw, but there is much upside.
The young man has tons of upside. If you’re drafting for a defender, draft Stanley Robinson. He can actually shoot the ball.
And it's the FORTY THIRD PICK!
There’s absolutely no reason to play it safe.
Not like there’s a huge chance of them making the roster come regular season…
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Not really mad
Last year he was in the conversation when it came to lottery picks…
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there's a reason all these guys are in the second round
chances are anybody we’ll pick will go tot he D-league
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great....
so he will show up to play about 25% of the time?
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
lol @ "a young marc gasol"
isnt marc gasol a “young marc gasol”
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43rd pick...
what did you expect?
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This
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Once more...
At 43, you swing for the fences, especially when a guy with upside is still available.
What you DON’T do is draft a guy at a position where you already have numbers.
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thats pretty much what Ariza was when he got traded here
Cept this guy is taller, longer and even more athletic. I’m surprised you guys are bitching this much about #43 pick who most experts are saying is a steal
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you're dreaming if you're picturing him as the next Ariza.
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have you even watched him play?
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
here is what the experts are saying:
Compares To: CORY BREWER, Minnesota — Like Brewer, Ebanks is strictly a role player. He needs to be in an up-tempo attack to feel comfortable with his game, but I doubt if he has the explosiveness needed to be effective on the NBA fast break. He seems to lack confidence as a perimeter shooter (made 8 of 70 three-pointers) and with that fragile-looking frame and obvious lack of power, he is going to have huge problems getting his inside game going vs. the more physical forwards at the next level. To me, he looks like D-League material, but for some reason, teams like Minnesota and Memphis are looking at him to add small forward depth. Whoever told this kid he could be a lottery pick sold him a pack of goods.
In Kobe we trust!
again, he's gonna be a defender to come off the bench for certain players
Like the quicker SGs and SFs that Ron has more problems with
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
He won't be on the roster come time to play against those players chief...
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The first two numbers, mean something.
The third? Not so much. When they bring the bench press on during FTs, then it’ll matter.
Still don’t like the pick.
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lol at SF it will matter, he is gonna get torn up by Lebron, Pierce, Carmelo, hell even Durant lol
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gonna be tough to guard from the bench
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rofl
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Im not worried.
Do you think he even gets over 5 minutes of playing time? I think they would rather leave walton, lamar, or artest/kobe on those guys
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finally a smart person
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
is this bitching all about Alabi?
slow reaction time, bad feet, for his size a little frail, will be punished in the post his first couple of years, if he makes it.
by rickfox on Jun 24, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
its about Ebanks
apparently you and me are the only ones who think he’s a steal. Agree on Alabi too.
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with the strategy of going for role players
you’ve got the best starting 5 in the game, get guys that specialize in certain areas of play i.e. defense and rebounding(ebanks) and define for them a roll coming off the bench, the vets will help them along
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
is 53 out other pick?
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by rs850_Lakers on Jun 24, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
58 i think...
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
Stanley Robinson is freefalling fight now. So is Mikhail Torrance and Willie Warren. I like those players.
I also like Marques Blakely.
Maybe he will still be there.....
when we make our next pick…….
Des, what do you think?
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alabi
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
if he's there i'd be surprised
you gotta take him if he is
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I was mad at first
But now that I’ve stewed on it, it’s actually a good pick…
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Ummm... no it's not.
SF is where we actually HAVE depth.
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we have Artest and who?
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
Because Luke Walton isn’t an SF. And Odom can’t play there either.
OH! WAIT A MINUTE!!!
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Ebanks is better than PUke
and he rode the pine most of the time anyways. And LO is our backup PF smart guy. He sucks at SF because he cant guard any.
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
still have more than you
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
its your opinion buddy
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Hate to break it to you des, you never did.
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lol when did you have some?
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to wait and see. We should at least give the kid a chance
Ball don't lie.
by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
Give him a chance... absolutely.
But with some of the talent still on the board, it’s a little disappointing to not take a chance on someone with more upside.
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kwame brown was one of the most talented of his batch I heard
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So?
At 43, I’d be fine with drafting Kwame Brown and it being a bust.
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wipe your sandy vagina man, and get over it
spilled milk
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You need to check the attitude a bit there.
That is some pretty pathetic crap right there Beko.
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as if there's an attitude there
I’d be fine with what you’re doing if you’re just honestly upset, but all I read so far is just you looking for an excuse to let everyone know you know much more about basketball than they are, that’s why you keep pursuing it. it’s pretty obvious man, and that crap is what’s pathetic.
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than they do*
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
Ummm... no.
I disagree with an opinion – and that was shared by several others here.
Someone ELSE had a different opinion – that of itself is fine. But when he categorizes everyone who disagrees with him as “an idiot”… then yes – I’ll take issue with that.
Hell, as far as “college players” go, there would be dozens of people here who know beyond my meager knowledge on them. I pretty much know only what I’ve read.
What I do know is that I’m disappointed with the pick at 43 – and I’ve listed why. Again, there are others who share that opinion.
What I do think is pathetic is to jump over someone, and throwing out an insult that’s pretty ‘crap’ on several levels – because you feel you’re in some way entitled to do so.
Disagree with me, but at least attempt to be civil.
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as a Laker fan and a wizards fan
please don’t mention that name again. please.
Ball don't lie.
by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
bwame krown
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it's sounds so
regal
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great steal, seen a bunch of games with him on it, he's a pretty solid role player. was actually hoping he'd get considered from the start.
great stuff @ 40+ something pick
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thank you
jesus…
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
just talked to a wvu fan
he doesnt agree
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noone has to agree really, it is what it is.
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Perhaps it would be ok for people to have different opinions then?
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Where's our backup PG? And why are we stocking up on SF when there's 3 guys playing?
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Ebanks can guard multiple positions
he’s the 4th best defender on the team right now
by rickfox on Jun 24, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, I was gunning for Jerome Randle of Cal
I really don’t see the need for extra defense when our team is one of the league’s finest.
And since we have a need for 3 pt shooters, I thought we’d get a sharpshooter G…
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Ebanks is better than Ariza, his agent actually isn't a prick
by rickfox on Jun 24, 2010 8:25 PM PDT reply actions
Hey guys
Calm down with this Ebanks pick… We’re behaving like Cubs fans when they picked Hayden Simpson… Give him a chance…
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just one guy
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...
If you’re insinuating that’s “me”, I think you need to actually read the comments then.
Thanks for the continued castigation tho’.
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Here's the Draft Express link to Alabi
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Solomon-Alabi-551/
“It is impossible to discuss Alabi as a prospect without mentioning his physical tools, since they’ve driven the majority of his success on the college level and account for much of his NBA intrigue. Enjoying ideal height and a big wingspan for a center at the next level, Alabi has continued to add weight to his frame, something he’ll need to continue to do in order to maximize his already impressive athletic profile. Couple his continued development both as a player and athlete with his already solid leaping ability and mobility, and Alabi has all the tools to be a high-level defensive player in the League.”
They mentioned some negatives, too…but damn, he would have been the 43rd pick.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 8:28 PM PDT reply actions
If we got Ebanks for defense, how much can he really improve the Lakers D.?
Let’s not forget that it wasn’t our defense that needed help this past season — it was our offense.
When life gives you lemons, just say, "Fuck the lemons!" and bail.
AWWWW
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lAKERS NEEDED A CUTTER
Jerry West mentioned the Lakers needed somebody other than Kobe to get in the lane voila Devin Ebanks PERFECT
by rickfox on Jun 24, 2010 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
he isn’t explosive or strong enough to get into an NBA lane, and the fact everyone knows he can’t shoot, he definitely isnt going to get into the lane
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WITH A WINGSPAN LIKE THAT , YEAH, HE GOIN TO THE LANE
by rickfox on Jun 24, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
lol….. in the NBA, if they know u can’t shoot, they make sure u can’t go to the rim…. if they are able to deny Rondo from entering the lane… they definitely will deny this kid
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warren anybody?
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warren would be a steal at this point
he was projected to go in the first round
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can we draft a phil jackson next pick?
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Hey guys, give the guy a break. I think Ebanks will be a surprise to many. The L.A front office knows more than us
The media here at LA’s facility just spoke to Ebanks on speaker phone. He could not have been more excited.
Among the first things Ebanks mentioned was that he grew up only a few min. away from where Artest & Odom are from in Queens
Unfortunately, there was not enough time on the call to ask Ebanks to say “Queensbridge!” We’ll try tomorrow.
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Sweet 16
heyy
how about jordan, bynum, crittenton, etc.?
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Exactly
Now we take a PG with our next pick
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
YEASSSS
ARE YOU THE ONLY PERSON THAT GETS IT???
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“Me” and “get it” don’t happen in the same sentence too often…
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure having that many Queensbridge natives on the same team is a good idea...
seeing that 2 is enough to drive me nuts and cause hair loss
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bet celtics fans think they're getting the next Larry Bird
instead they’re getting the next Brian Scalabrine. lol
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by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:35 PM PDT reply actions
this was a waste of time i just hope our last pick is worth it
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We have the #19 pick from 2007 on our summer league team
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
not gonna happen tonight,
extremely likely during FA though, like a slam dunk.
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he should do what Ariza did
constant 1 on 1’s with Kobe
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if he gets demoralized, so be it
if he doesn’t and actually try to learn as much as he can, then he’s a steal
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besides, who gets demoralized when kobe beats them 1 on 1?
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^ is that a quote from Yao?
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
I know this is irrelevant, but if I ever have kids, I'm naming one of them Magnum
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Thought he was in Spain…
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
stashed away in a random ball league in some random country
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not likely I think
he’s injured so he’s not available until august, which would be a huge risk to invite him to summer camp and decide he’s not ready because then they lose his rights. This is all from Land o’ lakers.
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you know whats remarkable
we have 1100+ comments in a draft thread where the Lakers picks are #43 and #58…
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
by Justin N. on Jun 24, 2010 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
clippers take warren...
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
speaking of which, remember the time when the Clippers HAD MORE WINS than the Lakers!?
it wasn’t that long ago…
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Another Kahn classic
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
they already got plenty of guards
flynn, rubio, sessions, …
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let's hope that the mitch is gonna make this worth it for
us fans
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With the 58th over all pick, the Los Angeles Lakers select...
Macy Tragrady!
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at least i found my lighter
today is not a total loss
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anyone down for Sherron Collins??
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Alexey Shved?
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by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
come on Randle!!!!!!!
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dont f this up lol
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draft vladimer draic
thats got bust written all over it
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how about zoubek from duke?
he would make a good backup to bynum
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mitch is a tarheel
so no dukies!!
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by igotasmanyringsaslebron on Jun 24, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, back to reality folks.
We have Kobe, Pau, Artest, Bynumite and can smash on teams still.
These rookies would have just gotten bagels and coffee.
Sweet 16
But if they don't their bagels
they won’t give 150%!!!!
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we badly need a shooter. sasha will be playing the pg now.
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
thats a scary thought
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or an exciting thought!
sahsa ftw
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sasha playing pg doesn't exactly instill confidence in us fans...
Today's sports media excels at over-reaction to a single event and specializes in hyperboles. But hey, it's that or my biochem textbook...
one bad 4 pt play from us all hating him again
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shooter plsss
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here we go...
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
anyone considers signing raja bell?
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
who the fuck?...
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
LOL
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Great pick
LOL
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
Well we got a caracter with this pick
hardy har har
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
wow, sorry i stole your joke, down the page.
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
haha no worries bro, it's all good
I just hope this guy n Ebanks are serviceable at best
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
ewww
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
we aren't good at all in drafts
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 24, 2010 8:49 PM PDT reply actions
Andrew Bynum and Jordan Farmar say hi
so does Kobe Bryant, technically
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l.lllllllllllllllllol
i hadnt laughed that hard in weeks
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its sort of hard to own the draft
when you’re never in the lottery
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true, but just once I would love the Lakers to be like the Spurs, they got Gionbli, Parker, Scola all out of the second round
In Kobe we trust!
ginobli – 57th pick
scola- 55
parker -28th
monta ellis – 40th
arenas – 31st
redd – 43
In Kobe we trust!
tayshaun prince
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they picked 56 guys ahead of ginobli...
12 guys ahead of Kobe is even crazier though
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were you sad when we lost kwame?
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
best laker trade ever?
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
Vlade for Kobe
Kwame for Gasol
Ariza for Artest
that’s some BS
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
Thing is... take it back a bit further
And look at what trading Shaq meant.
It’s huge.
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it wasn't as ridiculous as the first two though, but yeah it was huge
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
Not sure of the complete lineage...
But weren’t both trades (Gasol/Artest) available due to the Shaq trade?
Man, at the time I remember being SO PISSED… but look at LA now.
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but the Shaq trade wasn't as carefully planned
thought of as hindsight might suggest though, but we got lucky because of it. Shaq could’ve stayed and won us at least 2 more, but that trade gave us a chance to start another big dynasty, so ty Shaq
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we did draft magic
but i agree lol
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with Kupchak as a GM
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 24, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
but we didn't draft him D:
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No point guards?
THIS IS A SIGN!
We are getting an all-star at point guard!!!
Use that magic wand.
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
wtf? a forward?? omy
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
hopefully he's a high "caracter" guy,
yeah, i know…
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Hey Guys
I run the UTEP site- Just wanted to say I think you will be pleased with Caracter- a true value pick so late in the show. His low post footwork is really impressive, he’s a very capable scorer. I think when you see him, you’ll see that he’s not Big Baby 2.0, I liken him a lot more to Dajuan Blair.
Also, his “Caracter Issues” are well documented. Just know that he was never arrested. He never committed a crime and he is not at all a thug. His issues at Louisville were the result of perceived laziness and attitude problems- Possibly the result of him being worshipped as a lottery pick since the 8th grade by local and national media.
I don’t know if he’s truly matured. I do know that he isn’t a thug.
I think, at that point in the draft, you could have done a lot worse.
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Nice!
Thanks… I don’t really know much about him, good to know just a lil’ bit more!
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sorry I just never liked his attitude, I'm an SMU student
but I’ve already posted that with a focused attitude and a commitment to being a professional, the guy has alot of game, very good skill for a bigger guy
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Who gets first dibs on undrafted free agents??
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
THIS IS OUR NEW MBENGA!!!
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
ricky rubio?
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
lol big no thanks
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chris paul?
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
lol id trade bynum gasol and odom
for paul lol hes good
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in the triangle it doesnt matter if your pg can get a triple double. he isn’t worth it for our system
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so we have bryant, paul, artest, ???, mbenga at start?
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I don't disagree that Ebanks was a "good pick" at 43.
I do think there were guys with higher upside still on the board.
Reality is that there’s a very good chance that neither of these players make the roster anyway, and if they do – they’ll be taking “the Adam Morrison seat”.
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he will cut off certainly.
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
I guess like Steve Nash said, we're going to stay tall
I guess
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
i like ebanks, but this? wtf???
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
mitch must be smokin crap
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
lol
thats the first time ive heard that
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hahaha
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
Wow...I want some of what Mitch was smoking
Cuz the man is trippin’ his balls off…
Today's sports media excels at over-reaction to a single event and specializes in hyperboles. But hey, it's that or my biochem textbook...
i liked hinrich but he was dealt to the wizards earlier.
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
Neither Ebanks nor Caracter...
…was anything close to being a choirboy in college. But if Powell is gone, I’m fine with Caracter. The guy is big and strong with a long reach, and could get more hops if he dropped some weight.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
Listen people
even if we had the 20th pick, chances are that player would have either been waived or sent to the D-league. Lakers get their talent through trades and signs, NOT through the draft.
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
Actually, this particular off-season is very important
We have a lot of guys who won’t be returning, so it’s quite possible that both these picks make the 13-man squad.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
ya but you cant live that way forever
coming off championship seasons, no one expects us to get much out of the draft…but you have to put some stock in the draft though, you never know when the next Kobe Bryant/Derek Fisher draft will come along..granted we cant expect that only picking in the second round
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People
Do you think Kobe is fretting over these picks? LMAO.
If they don’t work out oh well, sign some dudes to replace them.
Sweet 16
olympikos
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From LakersReporter (Mike Trudell)
GM Mitch Kupchak said LA was surprised Ebanks was there at 43. Team envisions him as having a chance to back up Artest at SF.
Kupchak said that in some ways Ebanks could be insurance for Walton, depending on how Luke’s back is for next season.
Sweet 16
i dont know about that. i like luke walton. hopefully he will be healthy next season
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
Cmon Luke
Medical Retirement to Assistant Coach!
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
That would be great
Esp if Phil’s gone we’d be kind of low on assistant coaches (compared to last year when we had Phil and Rambis and all the rest).
And we could pay him the same, but either insurance pays for him or we don’t pay any luxury tax because of him.
I’m sold. Let’s do it.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope finds his shot. The pick doesn't bother; its the other players passed for him.
Caracter is going to be awesome. Big Baby 2.0 or Craig Smith.
Really?
Don’t know much about him… any background?
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I go to SMU, watch a fair amount of CUSA ball, and the kid can play, he’s just a bit of a thug and a bit overweight…in my opinion, if he focuses and dedicated himself to his game and becoming a proffesional, he has potential
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Immaturity was a problem as his weight was up and down throughout his college career.
Coach Pitino didn’t particular like him and kicked him off the team. I think Caracter has turned the corner. He has grown up a bit while at El Paso. He’s a good shooter from midrange and has passable footwork in the post. I think he is a legit scoring option in the post for a couple of minutes. Defensively, he’s……..aiight.
i feel that down the line if luke walton
wanted to coach, he would probably be a pretty good coach.
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According to NBAdraft.net
Ebanks was supposed to be the 25 pick
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WELL! hopefully we make a splash in FA so that neither of these guys make our team….
In Kobe we trust!
I dunno.
Maybe I’m just the only one not seeing it.
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why gamble on potential?
we’re the lakers, everybody wants to come here
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
to be a succesful franchise you have to build form the draft and then add pieces
think about how many players on the current roster were selected in the draft by the Lakers
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lakers are known for the fact that they don't build through the draft
and that they get most of their talent through signing and trading.
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
recently yes
but look at kobe(via trade draft day), fish, farmar, drew, sasha, luke thats alot of pieces built through the draft
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good point
I’m surprised it’s been so many.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
im reading different reports
some say he shot 27% from the field and some say he shot a much more respectable 46%
which is it
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27% jump shots
46% if you include at-the-rim attempts.
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at least he's got pretty solid shot selection
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
and minus some attitude and weight issues which he may grow out of as a proffesional athlete
caracter has upside in my opinion
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Ebanks has a chance to make the team
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
id rather see him NOT make the team
that means we had a good off-season
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Ebanks WILL make the team
That’s why I’m a little bummed. Second round picks are only paid $450K per season.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup...
If either make the team, it’s not necessarily an indication that either are going to be a success…
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if phil jackson is still coach
and either of these people make the team, they probably won’t play anyways, being that phil jackson generally doesn’t play rookies.
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yea i agree
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
Right. They were always going to be our 12th and 13th men
I’m pretty sure Crittenton will get signed for the minimum. He got released by Washington.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe those picks tell you PJ is on the way out
by rickfox on Jun 24, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
ugh
then we have bigger problems than ebanks or caracter making the team.
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the Lakers won titles before Phil, they will win titles after Phil
by rickfox on Jun 24, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Absolutely. Phil can't go on forever...
Unless…
He sells his soul to Lucifer, and does actually live the lifetimes of 3 men.
You know… kinda like Jerry Sloan did.
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by With Malice on Jun 24, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
is that why he's so angry all the time?
Today's sports media excels at over-reaction to a single event and specializes in hyperboles. But hey, it's that or my biochem textbook...
Well...
You would be angry too if you were a Lord of the Dead.
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by With Malice on Jun 25, 2010 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Id rather see them not playing than not seeing phil on the bench
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
I don't know if they were taken with Phil in mind
These picks remind me of 2002, when Tayshaun Prince and Carlos Boozer were still around when the Lakers picked in the 1st round, and Mitch took Kareem Rush. That was a dark day, and probably cost us at least one championship.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Guys, cmon stop whining
You guys act like we don’t have the best starting 5 in the whole damn NBA, and we’re still going into free agency looking at guards, We already have a great frontline, now lets get some veteran Pgs that will get a lot of playing time
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Boston's starting 5 is also undefeated I heard
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if boston's starting five
is broken up with Allen’s departure then there would be no end to that stupid statistic.
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Well
We already beat them, we can only get better, boston doesnt really have any young players besides rondo, perkins, and big baby. But with the exception of Rondo, that’s nothing if you ask me
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exactly my point
the draft is for teams that have trouble attracting FA’s. (minny, sac, clippers, washington, etc.)
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
I'm not so confident that LA will do much in FA.
That’s a huge salary already being forked out.
Is there any indication that LA are actually looking at guards? Beyond us all being hopeful (I remain hopeful…)?
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yeah, Mitch said
that they are looking for backcourt depth.
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Now...
Hopefully that means signing a decent PG. And not just something available at the right price.
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Steve Blake or Javaris Crittenton seem like the only options since they are cheap and the latter
knows the offense a bit.
Or getting a bunch of SG's
that would actually be kind of depressing/funny.
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The argument is that Alabi was projected between 18 and 21
And he was still available at 43. What if Drew hurts his knee again next season, and we haven’t re-signed Mbenga?
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
*What if
That’s a key word. Bynum has time to work on his conditioning and could find a way to become less injury prone. And even if we did resign mbenga, he would come off the bench, so we still have Gasol at C and Odom back in the starting 5. We’d probably use the fat guy we got in the draft, if he makes the team. And like i said there is still free agency…
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Draft Express
Top undrafted free agents (part three): Marqus Blakely, Stefan Markovic, Jon Scheyer, Tyler Smith, Thomas Heurtel, Jeremy Lin, Jerome Randle
Top undrafted free agents (part three): Marqus Blakely, Stefan Markovic, Jon Scheyer, Tyler Smith, Thomas Heurtel, few others maybe
Top undrafted free agents (part two): Artsiom Parakhouski, Miroslav Raduljica, Aubrey Coleman, Matt Bouldin, Ben Uzoh, A.J. Ogilvy
Top undrafted free agents: Brian Zoubek, Samardo Samuels, Alexey Shved, Jeremy Wise, Mikhail Torrance, Sylven Landesberg, Manny Harris
Jerome Randle, Marques Blakely, Tyler Smith, Matt Bouldin, Mikhail Torrance, Manny Harris, and Jeremy Lin are intriguing players to put on the Summer League team.
LMFAO@ Tyler smith
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We have the #19 pick in the 2007 draft playing for our summer league team
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
who was it?
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
Yep. J-Critt
And we’re sending Caracter to the Nuggets. He’ll fit in well with that crowd.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
thats terrible!
all of this time spent on my caracter puns. dammit.
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mello for caracter!
that sucks,what are we going to get for him?
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Man
Can we like the NFL sign players that wasn’t drafted right away or is there a process you must go through to get a player that wasn’t drafted.If we can sign some of these guys (guards) maybe we still can get a quality one from there.
by LakersMania on Jun 24, 2010 9:17 PM PDT reply actions
If they went undrafted, you can sign them to an unguaranteed contract to come to training camp.
And then if they make it through that without getting cut, they get the rookie’s minimum.
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by Saurav A. Das on Jun 24, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
best availble FTW!
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#1a: Group equally talented players into tiers, even if they play different positions
Then take a player from the highest tier who fills your need. If there is only one player remaining in the high tier, then you take him even if he doesn’t fill a need. Alabi was by far the best player available at #43. He was projected between 18 and 21.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
hopefully we can sign crittenton. his talent was wasted in washington
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
J-Critt doesn't have a choice
If he plays well for us during summer league, and if Farmar and/or Brown are gone, Crittenton will get signed for the minimum.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I liked him when he played for us
You could definitely tell the guy had some talent. How much would we pay him though…
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
i guess it's below 1 million?
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
Pretty close to a million
2nd round picks are on a $450K scale per season, but for a FA like Critt, the minimum is about a mill.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats great...
But i think the Lakers would rather stick with Shannon Brown. He is very athletic, has an idea of the triangle now and will have all summer to keep learning. He is a fan favorite, and he gives us momentum with a great dunk. I wonder if we could get brown/fish/blake?
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
don't know as much about momentum
But, I do like that he finishes well on the break.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
A very, very, vague idea...
has an idea of the triangle now
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by Saurav A. Das on Jun 24, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Shannon: LEARN TO DRIBBLE ON FAST BREAK
And if the dunk isn’t there, pass the damn ball. Don’t go for the highlight play
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Jun 24, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
to anybody who thinks we should have drafted a guard
the only guards who might have cracked the lakers rotation are Wall, Armon Johnson, and Bledsoe, all of whom went in the first round.
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
Of course, Wall and Bledsoe would crack the rotation. Johnson? Not so much.
It isn’t about draft a guard and having him crack the rotation. The Lakers could develop said guard while he watches from the bench in his first ala Andrew Bynum.
Oh I see what happened.
Wait ’til the new guy leaves and then post.
But seriously, what did I miss?
I'm here to talk about the past.
at first David Kahn was shitty
then there was much anger over the lakers skipping on alibi. many people here, not satisfied with the lakers pick.
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
well,
Wall went #1!! Ha ha ha, thought that’d shock you. : )
Oh, and other than that the boys are just fighting with eachother over whether Ebanks is a good choice or nor, who watches the most college basketball, and who’s opinion is like a female body part, yada, yada, yada….. : )
I thought Mitch would definitly go big man in the middle and then go back-up guard.He shocked a lot of fans by going with 2 forwards.With Bynum getting hurt the way he is I would have bet the house he wouild have gotten another 7 footer.There was a couple of guards projected to come to us that was still on the board and we got neither one.Hope Mitch knows what he is doing with this draft this year.Being a fan I’ll still support but I’m kind of disappointed with 2 forwards.
by LakersMania on Jun 24, 2010 9:22 PM PDT reply actions
like i said before
lakers hardly ever use the draft to gain talent. signing and trading is the way to go.
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
Yeah, but that's a little short-sighted
2002 was a lost opportunity
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Caracter's going to Denver anyway
So Ebanks is our guy. We didn’t take the BPA. Looks like Mitch drafted for need. Also, apparently Alabi had some red flags on his physical.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
this
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
Looks like he's staying actually
Fuck yeah
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
Huh??
Didn’t The Dude Abides already confirm hes going to the nuggets….
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
I was trying to find a report on it myself
abides, can you confirm it either way?
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/16987730044
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
Ahh
Thank you. Im relieved, the guy reminds me of Big baby in a way, except about 25 pounds lighter
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
Nuggets can't buy Caracter
better be a headline somewhere
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
by sumo390 on Jun 24, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
that sucks
because now i have to celebrate
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hmmm
Maybe that means we’re trading Luke? If only, huh? Or maybe Luke and Odom for a center.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Slumming from the Rocky Mountains
Checking to see if you had more current information on Caracter than what we’ve been reading or not reading over in Denver.
"Maxie Miner Rules"
"Remember the Alamo", "Remember the Maine", "Remember the Hunter Trade"
"Contenders commit to building a champion; pretenders end up getting bit right on their pick axe"
Apparently
We’re not handing him over to Denver..
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
Cool quotes from the picks and Mitch. I like these picks considering Alabi apparently had red flags.
"We had him going a little bit earlier in the draft," said Kupchak. "Of the two or three guys that were on (our draft board), we felt most comfortable with (Caracter)."
Caracter spent two seasons at Louisville before transfering to UTEP, a move that mandated his sitting out the 2008-09 school year, before claiming the seventh most rebounds in his conference at El Paso.
"He got into much better shape (at UTEP)," said Kupchak. "He still has to work on his conditioning, but he’s lively and he can shoot the ball a little bit with some range (12-15 feet). Good rebounder."
"We did project (Ebanks) higher in the draft, we thought he’d be drafted much higher," said Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak. "We’re pleased. He’s an athletic small forward, a good defensive player (who) has potential to grow … really good upside."
"Lamar Odom, my uncle grew up with him," said Ebanks. "He’s from my neighborhood, Ron Artest (too). I live two minutes from Ron Artest and 10 minutes from Lamar. I see those guys all the time. Being able to play with them is a great opportunity."
"I’m willing to learn," he said. "They just won the NBA championship, so I have a whole bunch of stuff to learn about the NBA and what better team than the Lakers?"
"Toughness, my length," Ebanks responded. "I don’t have a problem guarding the (other team’s) best player. I take defense very seriously and I take it personally."
"Just getting better," he said of his expectations. "I’m playing for the best team in the world. I want to go in there and try to learn from the veterans, and hopefully my career can take off from there."
by E-ROC on Jun 24, 2010 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
i changed my mind great draft
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Lol
Cmon unless these guys do really well they aren’t going to get big minutes, so they wont be as much a factor. They are for now our new taco unit, and we still have FA. These guys need about 2 years or so to grow, and our best players are in their prime so i see no problems. Look on the bright side, guys.
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
wouldn't hurt
to reduce the starters’ playing times by a few minutes. I prefer them all to play 36 and less.
Well
If we actually played to our potential during the regular season then the Lakers wouldn’t have to worry about that and i wouldn’t get any more heaert attacks. That’s just how the lakers are…
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
"heart
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
Some of it was injury/rotation
Not much that can be done about that. We do have Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom and Luke Walton on our team, after all. They always miss a minimum of 10 games each due to injury, except the strange year in which Bynum played all 82.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Also
Both picks will play on LA’s summer league team. If they play well, they’ll be invited to training camp & have chance to make team.
via @LakersReporter
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Jun 24, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't wait to read the excuses why the Nugs went "crocodile arms" tonight
Looks like you did well for where you were picking, tip of the hat to Kupchak
"Maxie Miner Rules"
"Remember the Alamo", "Remember the Maine", "Remember the Hunter Trade"
"Contenders commit to building a champion; pretenders end up getting bit right on their pick axe"
....?
Uhh, what does that mean and what happened to the nuggets…?
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
Crocodile Arms meaning Short Arms and Deep Pockets
You can never seem to grab the wallet when it’s needed when you have such short arms like that.
The Nugs didnt do a single stupid thing all night but the Denver talking heads will continue to keep saying that Denver is almost as good as the Lakers… ifs and buts…
While at the same time the rest of the conference, including the Lakers keep making deals to improve themselves.
"Maxie Miner Rules"
"Remember the Alamo", "Remember the Maine", "Remember the Hunter Trade"
"Contenders commit to building a champion; pretenders end up getting bit right on their pick axe"
Although I think Willie Warren would have been a better pick
Let’s wait and see what these guys can do BEFORE we start criticizing them and Mitch. Apparently, Ebanks is a lockdown defender and ready to learn and contribute as a role player. Alabi was waaaaaaaay too raw for me, like an even LESS developed version of Hasheem Thabeet though I would have loved to have had him.
My thoughts exactly.
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
Im just amazed how much ya'll keep ripping Ebanks
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
You're not reading it right man...
No-one’s ripped Ebanks at all.
Well… not really (there have been questions about his FG% – but not from me). I tend to agree that as a #43 pick, he’s pretty good.
The question has been as to whether there was better talent on the boards. I think (and it is only my opinion) that with such a low pick, you swing for the fences, and draft a guy with a whole lotta upside… rather than someone who you think might maybe one day make the rotation.
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
by With Malice on Jun 25, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions
How!
The guys like big baby! besides its the taco unit…
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
I keep thinking the Lakers will sneak in and steal Bosh away by sending Bynum to Toronto
But I saw a story about possibly Arenas going to LA. Does that story have any legs to it?
"Maxie Miner Rules"
"Remember the Alamo", "Remember the Maine", "Remember the Hunter Trade"
"Contenders commit to building a champion; pretenders end up getting bit right on their pick axe"
Oh please no...
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
i would have a hard time getting over it
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
to the clippers? i'd take that
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 24, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
this lol
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
Is that Jack in the box's son?
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
We need a point guard
And he’s a very good one. He’s a terrific shooter, though his percentage was low (in part because it’s always around 45%, but also because he hasn’t played much in the last few years). He gets steals and can distribute. Injuries and high salary are MAJOR concerns.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Im with Ebanks. Hopefully he could make the team and have a playing time in the regular season
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
Well...FB&G calmed me down somewhat about Alabi
Plus the league GMs were apparently worried about his physical for some reason. And Kobe can give Ebanks his How To Shoot A Jump Shot DVD.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
Since the dawn of time, man has asked the question...
What makes Kobe Bryant… so unstoppable? What makes his dunk unstoppable? What makes his 3 pter so unstoppable? What makes his overall unstoppableness unstoppable? I love that commercial and for some reason your comment reminded me of it :D. Just thought i’d let you know
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
can you stop something unstopable?
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0_0
You’ve never seen that commercial….?
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
Oh wait oops
Misread your comment
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
Hahaha
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
very freaking off topic:
does anyone know some names of the semi pro players?
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 24, 2010 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
Also, someone who's been watching Wright for awhile in Miami says his bball IQ is fairly low
So maybe he can’t be an athletic big triangle PG for us just yet.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
If Ron Artest can somewhat grasp it...
I’m pretty sure he’ll be fine.
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
I disagree
Ron seems like a fruitcake, but he’s smart. He was a math major for chrissakes. Not only that, but I’ve felt his basketball IQ was high. I think the problem is he learns better by reading playbooks and there isn’t one for the triangle. It’s like some mystical, Native American, oral tradition or something.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I was probably stereotyping him then...
Before he came to LA, i only knew him for the brawl. People began calling him a bone-head and claimed he didn’t know what he was doing. I sort of went with that i guess. Well…. there are plenty of other fish in the sea
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
well
He has struggled with the triangle. But, I’ve watched him work with the ball on Sacramento and Houston. I found he makes good decisions generally, not unlike another hot-headed very talented guy, Stephen Jackson.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
im a fan of ebanks
he rebounds well and plays good defense…he is a smart shooter, he has just lost confidence and it seems like he could become a solid contributor……ive never been a fan of luke and i think ebanks adds a lot more
and if caracter led to us having a shot with crittendon, this draft seems like a success (not to mention it brought us roughly 1/3 of pau which so far gives us an nba finals victory over boston……….nuff said
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R.I.P. JJ
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Derick Caracter is like Dejuan Blair W/ KG attitude
plus Denver wanted him bad
by rickfox on Jun 24, 2010 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
Will he pound his chest after every big play?
Will he get down and mimic a dog? Taunt PG’s?
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
by angelofdeath on Jun 24, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
hmmm
why did we draft a forward instead of a PG???
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I have no clue
I would rather get a replacement at Center…. There is still FA
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
in my mind
theres no doubt some solid pg will be brought in through free agency
R.I.P. #34
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
have you seen the caracter reel!!!! look above to link
he’s dujan blair clone
by rickfox on Jun 24, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Well if he can play center...
Then that’s fine with me. I like the caracter pick but i’m not so sure about Ebanks…
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
because he was the best player available
Or at least he was far better than any PG left. You always draft for talent, then need.
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by desecrator09 on Jun 24, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Alabi was the BPA
But apparently his physical raised red flags. That’s why he slipped from #18 all the way down to #50. Just like Dejuan Blair last year, except he only slipped to the mid-30s.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 24, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
why?
we drafted for talent and the most potentially useful player rather than need. There is some consensus that you don’t draft for need in the 2nd round usually. In most cases the guys don’t ever make the team.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
what about pick 58??
who did we get??
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
derrick caracter
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
The 3 main things LA needs this summer:
1. Some athleticism/youth (Ebanks is just that)
2. Serviceable back PG (Steve Blake is the best fit)
3. A backup big (theres always someone out there)
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
that would be amusing
But, I want Snaq off of this team for good. And I hope we don’t retire his number either. Yes, I’m serious. And don’t act surprised. You know exactly why.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 25, 2010 2:15 AM PDT up reply actions
looks like we are gonna make a trade for a PG
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Who will we trade and for what?
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
Lol oh
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
what pieces do we have
to get somebody better than is available in fa
R.I.P. #34
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
my mistake
I meant sign a free agent. two different things I got mixed up.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
ur good
dont worry….in that case who do u think we r gonna get through fa
R.I.P. #34
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
2. Serviceable back PG
My wishlist for our new PG (In order of possibility being signed with us)
- Steve Blake (since the Clips drafted rookie guards[Warren and Bledsoe], it’s likely that they’ll let Blake go)
- Luke Ridnour
- CJ Watson (RFA though)
- Ray Felton
guys
ron artest will be on KTLA at 7:00 I think.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Can we sign one of the guards that went undrafted from this years draft.I asked earlier in this section but haven’t seen an answer.I’ve been reading that Farmer and possibly Brown won’t be back.I was kind of shock to see Mitch not take a PG but I hope we can get it all cleared away some how.I was just wondering when can these undrafted guys pick their teams they want to play for,maybe we can still get a real good look at of those guards that went undrafted.I did read though that we invited Crington if that’s how his named is spelled to camp.
by LakersMania on Jun 24, 2010 10:31 PM PDT reply actions
I dont think they will look for undrafted guards
theres probably not much out there except maybe Scheyer.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
One of the best undrafted players ever...
Was Marquis Daniels. So, while we’d take that, it’s really not that exciting generally. If the Lakers talent evaluators think it’s a good idea, I’m okay with it, but I remain mostly skeptical about it being super useful. There’s certainly no harm in working them out and seeing how they take to instruction. If they work out, great!
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 24, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
The draft wasn't exactly deep for point guards...
Was pretty thin once you got deep, and LA were picking VERY deep.
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by With Malice on Jun 25, 2010 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL, one of my friends just made this his fb status
The Warriors should just have a sign outside of Oracle saying, " Want winners? Head south."
Stu Lantz – For not being Hot Rod Hundley. Grade: A Motherfucking Superplus +.
LOL
"Because when we add up all those inches, that's gonna make a fuckin' different between winning and losing" - Any Given Sunday
Soo..
Looks like the thread is slowing down, and people have slowly left..
Anyone want to join?
Sweet 16
1st priority is still getting Phil back
After the coaching issue is addressed is the only time the Lakers should retool/revamp the roster coz if Phil ain’t back are the Lakers still going to run the triangle? Are the players they have suited to the style of play they will use next season?
Get Phil back 1st. Then we can worry about improving the lineup.
I agree and have a very particular reason why
from hoopshype.com
Bosh indicated having a proven coach could play a factor in his decision about where to play next season. "The coach, pretty much, is the leader of your team,‘’ Bosh said. "And if you have a good coach, that gives you better chances in certain situations. I think a lot of guys want to play for a good coach. And to be put in the right position, that has a lot to do with it. You want to look at situations for winning and that’s one of them. So I think a well-led team is very important in the decision-making process.’’ SI.com
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 25, 2010 2:17 AM PDT up reply actions
This was a monster thread
1650? for the NBA Draft? good shit.
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
You should check out the MONSTER THREAD on FTS...
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Jun 24, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
wait, whats FTS?
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
Alright, at first
I thought that there actually as gonna be a monster thread, then I remembered that they don’t I have a pick, but decided to check anyways. You were right, that was pretty epic lol
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
ahahahah =]
btw, join us on the chat
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Jun 24, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
alright whats the url?
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
Apparently Alabi has Hepatitis B...
…or had it and has gotten over it. Or he could be a carrier of it without symptoms. That red flag sent him from the 15-25 range all the way down to 50.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 25, 2010 1:27 AM PDT reply actions
Maybe Mitch didn't want Alabi and any Laker teammate to cross swords with a groupie ;-)
Which would mean it’s possible to pass it on.
by The Dude Abides on Jun 25, 2010 1:41 AM PDT up reply actions
B isn't terrible from sex
But with the anal that’s all the craze in the NBA (because most NBA players don’t want to be Shawn Kemp with 25 illegitimate children from 19 different women), blood is more likely to be in other fluids and then they allow Hep B contraction.
From needlesticks it’s a very serious issue, very common and easy to transmit. The bane of health care workers.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jun 25, 2010 2:19 AM PDT up reply actions
holy sh!t!!!!
1,684 comments regarding a draft the lakers we’re not even really involved in! lmao! ;-)
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