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Danny Ainge/First Draft Pick

Durant or Oden?

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I am from Sacramento, but I'm currently a student at BYU. I attended BYU's last regular season home game in which they won the regular season title (don't worry, I'm not a Cougars fan). Anyway, Danny Ainge and Mrs. Ainge were there watching their son Austin Ainge, who is on BYU's team. After the game, I approached Danny to discuss the draft.  My conversation with him proceeded as follows (oh and this was before the Durant's mom incident):

OB: "Hey Danny."

DA: "Hi."

OB: "You're kind of in charge of the draft for the Celtics right?"

DA: "Right."

OB: "If you get the first pick in the draft who are you going to pick?"

DA: "I don't know. I can't say."

OB: "You don't know or you can't say?"

DA: "I dunno."

OB: "Well let's just discuss then."

DA: "Okay."

OB: "I think Oden is really good. His footwork is decent, he can make free throws with his left hand, he's got a developed body, and he looks very mature. I think that in a few years he can be a very good big man. But Durant is the man. He's skinny but he's got time. He's like a McGarnett (McGrady and Garnett mix). I say you pick him if you can."

DA: "Okay, I'll think about it. They are both incredible kids. If we get the first pick, I honestly don't know who I would choose, but I love 'em both. I think they could both contribute to our organization."

OB: "Yeah well I think you should take Durant."

DA: "We'll see."

Okay, so this inside information wasn't too inside, but he obviously like my insights on Durant since he's been hanging out with his mom lately.

(This is a FanPost from a member of the Sactown Royalty community. The views expressed come from the member, and not Sactown Royalty staff.)

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Re: Danny Ainge/First Draft Pick
Thats great dude. It truly shows how stupid the nba can be when just simply talking about a kid who is potentially drafted. Sure didnt stop danny talking about lebron though. Funny to me that the league has a hands on/off policy. Yet depending on which player circumstance it is it gets viewed differently. Yet another criticism i have of Mr Stern. Thanks for relaying the conversation OB.
I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Mar 29, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Re: Danny Ainge/First Draft Pick
I think Ainge crossed a line by sitting with Mrs. Durant, but the other fines against Pop and the like are silly.

by Tom Ziller on Mar 29, 2007 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Danny Ainge/First Draft Pick
I just heard Lord Stern is going to fine you for discussing Roy Hibbert.

by Chris The Greek on Mar 31, 2007 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

Re: Danny Ainge/First Draft Pick
For those who care or remember, I did mention that I had a source that said Ron Artest was going to wear #93 well before he got traded to the Kings (like on Jan. 15th., while they were still talking about the clippers). OB is my insider source.

by CAB on Mar 31, 2007 1:35 PM PDT reply actions  

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