Offical Sactown Royalty Draft Open Thread
by Tom Ziller on Jun 26, 2008 2:04 PM PDT
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PrintIn lieu of losing myself in the spate of excellent FanPosts and FanShots today, let's open up the Open Thread now.
Discuss the picks, the draft, the trades, the rumors. Add links, insight, jokes, laments, poetry (no sestinas, please), pictures of your draft night set-up, recipes for queso. (I was supposed to go get tacos two hours ago! Damn you, Richard Jefferson!)
After the jump, a reminder of the community draft board.
Draft starts at 4:30 p.m. Pacific on ESPN. Kings expected to pick at roughly 5:30, depending on trades.
LET'S GO KINGS!
- Derrick Rose, Memphis
- Michael Beasley, K-State
- O.J. Mayo, USC
- Jerryd Bayless, Arizona
- Kevin Love, UCLA
- Anthony Randolph, LSU
- Russell Westbrook, UCLA
- Eric Gordon, Indiana
- D.J. Augustin, Texas
- Joe Alexander, West Virginia
- Brook Lopez, Stanford
- Darrell Arthur, Kansas
- Danilo Gallinari, Italy
- Marreese Speights, Florida
- DeAndre Jordan, Texas A&M
- Roy Hibbert, Georgetown
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do you think
Lorenzo Mata will be available at 12?
by beevenator on Jun 26, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
who's joking?
give me weird cauliflower ears and a recently-hyphenated last name over slick handles or scoring prowess any day!
seriously though, the Kings’ national exposure would go way up when a kookoo “My Giant”-esque movie gets made about King Lorenzo.
no...
but I think Taj Finger might be.
by Throwitdownbigfella on Jun 26, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Mata!
But I think he’ll be gone to either Miami or Seattle.
Perhaps...
...Logi Gunnarsson? I hear he’s all the rage in Iceland.
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
At this point,
I might be happy with Candace Parker.
at least she can jump higher than Brad Miller….i like her upside.
by Throwitdownbigfella on Jun 26, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
dude
she’s married to this guy:
who is, coincidentally, this guy:
Careful what you say.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
wtf
i swear that second picture was just working. oh well, if you click it, it still takes you to the right image.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
Ouch that is one ruthless bio. Peaches would never stand for something like that.
"I drink your milkshake...I drink it up!!!"
Poetry? Why didn't you say so? Petrie haiku...
Asleep at the wheel
Geoff Petrie cannot decide
Artest forever?
uno mas
True Warria no play
Beno gone the Clipper way
Petrie will say… Hibbert.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
I have a funny forward who comes and goes all day,
sometimes he says he’s leaving and sometimes he wants to stay.
He changes tunes and drives us crazy as the minutes pass,
but today is draft day so I don’t care – hey Ron, please kiss my ass.
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by section214 on Jun 26, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
“I used to do a lot of tumbling in my act but I’m phasing it out for more dirty limericks. There once was a man named Enus…”
(Krusty, explaining the format of his children’s show)
"I drink your milkshake...I drink it up!!!"
kevin martin is sticks, but throws his stones like the best in the L,
and though they ate Douby, Shawes still needs Shelden muscle,
K-9 couldn’t fit in my Five, but I’ll give Mikki Moore a high five
Shreef needs to get that free ride, declare himself medically retired,
and lets not get into the troubles Ronnie has sired.
Brad-baby is six beers in and its still the pregame,
Cisco chilling with Theus, learning how to clench the abs so that they all stand out the same,
Petrie glad Lorenzen, Lue and Johnson are fired.
John Salmons wonderin when he’ll the festivities’ll start,
all of STR cussing Petrie as an old fart
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
by iashwash on Jun 26, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
without seeing virtually any of these guys play
but just based on this site and Chad Ford and Hollinger…my wish list has changed a dozen times…but currently, it’s at
(1) Bayless
(2) Alexander/Augustin (tie)
(3) Hibbert, believe it or not
(4) Mario Chalmers
(5) Rob from Roseville
Life is every mammal's journey from very very wet to very very dry.
I like Rob from Roseville
But the question is – is he a winner? Does he have the intangibles that can drive this team to a championship?
If you look at his posting history, you might say yes. His performance getting picked to go to New York for the draft (losing to a GIRL) is giving me pause though.
"Boo Lakers! Boo Kobe! Go Kings! Go Giants! Boo Dodgers!" - my 5 year-old daughter - 4/15/08
How much upside
can a 49 year old wannabe journalist have?
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I'VE GOT IT!
Someone call Chris Wallace. Tell him we’ll give him five bucks and K-9 (woof!) in return for the fifth pick. I think he’ll go for it.
Additionally, does anyone else wish Isiah Thomas was still running the Knicks?
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
throw in some Jimboys
and I’m sure he’ll take it
by misterbrister on Jun 26, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sold on him...
He didn’t show anything against Westbrook, when they played twice this year. I admittedly didn’t watch much of U of A outside of them getting demolished by UCLA, but Bayless didn’t show much to get excited about in the few games I did see.
Is he living off the pre-college hype? Just like DeAndre Jordan?
ya he’s sick, if he lasted it’d be a steal. Arizona point guards man….
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Augustine on the other hand....
Had a nice game against a tough UCLA defense, going against one of the premier defenses (and defensive players in Westbrook). Give me Augustine if I’ve got to choose.
Wow...
It should be fun to watch tonight, if nothing else… assuming the Kings don’t draft Hibbert.
I sense that this will become
the greatest single thread in the history of the world, and I’m probably understating it.
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not having to refresh is pure glory, I'll admit
those SBNation boys got something right.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
it's def been
an exciting day of posting. Pretty sure I doubled my lifetime post total.
by misterbrister on Jun 26, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
well these threads start laggin big time around 400-500 posts, that’d be sweet to have “open draft thread part deaux”
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Is anyone's neighborhood not on fire?
Roseville is socked in, too. Breathe, but don’t inhale.
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It doesn't have anything to do
with Moproblemz running down the street nude does it? Tell him the draft hasn’t even started yet. get dressed, man. Or maybe it’s all the Sac fans excited about the draft. I mean hey, might as well light a few things on fire now, we won’t see a championship for several more years.
"Being loquacious and being right aren't necessarily always the same."
GP, the man, the myth, the legend, puts the smackdown on Reggie
It's Geoff Petrie's fireplace
White smoke is pouring out of it. Is he about to announce a trade? An addition of another draft pick? A new Pope?
Nah. He’s just burning vintage scouting tapes of Joe Kleine and Pervis Ellison.
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wow that must be really toxic
breathe it in and any atheletic ability is burned to ash
"I drink your milkshake...I drink it up!!!"
Dang that's why we never get in on the good deals
SA is sending out e-mails and GP is still responding via smoke signals!
"Being loquacious and being right aren't necessarily always the same."
GP, the man, the myth, the legend, puts the smackdown on Reggie
We're pre-rioting over here in Natomas
Just in case Petrie takes another swingman for his Skeleton Army.
There us an empty head in that photo.
Lived in roseville 20 years, never seen worse
It’s like Bay Area fog, except it’s toxic.
Nuthin but crackheads and smoke here in tha siphilus heights
"I drink your milkshake...I drink it up!!!"
Actually
the number is identical, because the strip clubs double as schools.
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by section214 on Jun 26, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Wow, woke up early for the draft and
it only took me 2 hours to catch up with all the threads. You bastards sure post a lot while I sleep.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Well let me fill you in
Several teams have made moves while Petrie sits on his thumbs, Oh and Artest chose to opt out then five minutes later decided not to opt out. Maybe we can sign John Kerry this offseason!
"I drink your milkshake...I drink it up!!!"
MIke Barrett, a Blazers announcer, says:
The one player who seems to be popping up everywhere in rumors today is New York’s David Lee. He WILL be moved today. The Knicks are trying to set themselves up to make a run at LeBron James, and Lee is their most valuable asset. I think he’d look great in a Blazer uniform, and it’s no secret that the Knicks want Portland’s pick at 13.
Chad Fords Mock 7.1
He still has Bayless going to the Kings, however I’m not sure when v7.1 came out. This isn’t fair though, to play with my emotions like this. If the Kings get Bayless I’m going to Sh*t a brick. Then I’m going to burn down my house as an offering to The Geoff Petrie.
AK47, SN13, B52, and K9. One guns, Another runs, He fits, while it licks.
Sactown Royalty sure has passion
Burning down their house, running in the streets naked…......
DraftExpress
has us taking D.J. Augustin, Mike Taylor and Goran Dragic. Guess that answers the Beno question.
How are we going to fill the PG position? Volume, volume, volume.
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Wouldn't it be something
if McHale took Lopez or Love? My understanding is that would kill the Sonic/Clippers deal, as the Sonics would then take Mayo.
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It hasn't been cancelled yet?
Are they at least onto their 3rd host?
ESPN says the SEA-LAC deal is currently off. I think maybe LAC thinks Gordon will be there at #7, which is what everyone not named Elgin Baylor thought this morning.
There goes bayless
Looks like I can keep my house.
AK47, SN13, B52, and K9. One guns, Another runs, He fits, while it licks.
Anyone last minute surprises you wouldn’t mind seeing at #12? Any sleepers you’d be shocked but happy with? Is Dorothy Chalmers out there?
Oops, make that George Hill
the guard from IUPUI.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I like
Pierre Niles, the sophomore at Memphis. He’s listed at 310 lbs. but looked at least 400 during the National Championship. Maybe he could share some of his weight with the skeleton army…
Seriously though, the sleeper could be Ajinca in the 1st round and someone like Malik Hairston in the 2nd.
"... if you watch the way I play, I'm not going to be flashy. I'm just going to get it done. I led the league in free throws made per game. There's nothing soft about that." - Speed Racer
Kings trade 12 for both Indiana picks
and draft Speights and Hibbert, keep Shelden and bring BOOM THO to sactown for comic relief. Along with Shawes, our frontline is set for the next 10 years. No point guards means Beno is guaranteed the starting spot – we sign him for the midlevel for five years, and trade Ron and the two picks to the Warriors for their pick and the exception, Kings stay under cap, and we draft CDR. Extend Frisco for four years at 3.5 mill. Pick up a PG next year.
That’s my (pipe) dream.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
Pick 12
for Picks 11 and 17? What am I missing?
"... if you watch the way I play, I'm not going to be flashy. I'm just going to get it done. I led the league in free throws made per game. There's nothing soft about that." - Speed Racer
yes, I realize the Ron part is impossible/very very difficult.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
Lay off the pipe
"I drink your milkshake...I drink it up!!!"
by kangsfan on Jun 26, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Where's the best place to listen/watch the draft
on your computer?
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions
try here
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Jun 26, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN360.com
If you have access…
"Boo Lakers! Boo Kobe! Go Kings! Go Giants! Boo Dodgers!" - my 5 year-old daughter - 4/15/08
So after all of the posting, comment reading
video watching, mock draft reading, poll voting etc. I’ve now come to the conclusion that I have no idea who we’ll pick and furthermore I have no idea who I want us to pick. I’m at a complete loss. I just hope it’s someone good and I hope we can get another pick in the late 1st round.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
First pick in about 30 minutes
according to ESPN.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions
Jay Bilas
says it’s a diaper draft. what’s that yellow and stinky?
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
It's the Bruins
in the Top 10.
Sorry, I couldn’t help it.
The worst part is that I’d be happy with either of them in Sacramento.
I just hope
its Augustin or Bayless. But for some reason I think we might get Danilo Gallinari, even though hes projected to get drafted by Knicks or Nets.
thank god
jeff van gundy is on instead of stephen a. smith. JVG was the best reason to watch the playoffs after the first round this year.
the sacramento kings: where joel przybilla happens
also..
I’m going to be so sad if (when) beasley goes to miami.. I want to like and watch the guy, but I can’t stand the heat. here’s hoping for a last-minute trade.
the sacramento kings: where joel przybilla happens
At the end of the evening,
who will you be more annoyed with – Dick Vitale or Stuart Scott (not voting for Geoff Petrie).
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So was all the Miami
trade rumors, Mayo over MB and we want Rose talk just posturing to get Chi to take Rose so they’d get MB?
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
I don't think
that Chicago gave a flying fig what Satan thought.
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NY fans are as stupid as their front office
booing Gallinari before he is even picked.
"I drink your milkshake...I drink it up!!!"
Cahlupas before the 1st pick!
And you stay classy, New York fans. Boo the Italian. Boo him!!!
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Maybe GP can package
the chalupas for 2 bean burritos and a future soft taco?
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Jun 26, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Make the pick? They don’t know if they’ll be in OKC next season. They’re trading the pick for a future pick and the bridge of Kurt Thomas’s nose.
Apparently the courtroom is across town from the courtroom (I doubt that)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Stuart Scott
just said that he was in the bathroom, comparing his Gallinari with a complete stranger.
Slut.
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by section214 on Jun 26, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ding Ding Ding Ding!
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Still Hoping
that Alexander falls to the Kings. DraftExpress has him going to the Nets at 10.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions
seriously
can they stop using this song soon
the sacramento kings: where joel przybilla happens
nope, never, it’s here to stay and grind at your brain
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Eric Gordon is the underrated "major" talent in this draft
I’m wondering why noone has shot him up to the 3rd overall pick yet.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Is there an actual head count of how many players are there?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Unhuh sure I believe you (wink wink)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Thank You
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
David Stern is an assclown I swear
(This year the Boston Celtics won their 17th championship. Fuck you David Stern!)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
We should be choosing by 5:30 PM PST
and maybe after 7 PM for our 2nd rounders.
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does 7pm offer drunkiness for you sir? (it should)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
YOu are my hero
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Zillers sobriety this evening
probably depends on whether or not we end up drafting Kosta Koufos at 12…
;>)
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
I'll be checkinginto the psycho ward if that happens
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Kosta Koufos!
He could be the next Alexis Ajinca!!!
8>0
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
nah, he still want Hibbust
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Jay Bilas' draft analysis sucks like Clay Bennett's loved in Seattle
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
I wish the analogy worked that way HaHaHa
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Bayless dropping changes the whole nature of the draft
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
If Ford is right
Portland gets Augustin without moving. Bastards.
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C'mon. Bulls
You’ve made your decision – pull the trigger!
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They'll still take an extra min to make the decision
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
What's with the headset mics
Are they playing Halo3 during the breaks?
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
SNiper!!
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
No One should be shocked about the Bulls taking forever
Pax couldn’t make a decision if he was given something that was 100% every time.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Lots of love for Stern
Hear them boos?
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Well the Knicks have been screwed by the refs lately
And Stern isn’t exactly good and all that.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Do you think the bulls
would trade hinrich for b. miller straight up? or if the kings threw in the second round picks?
I think miller's contract will be worth more than hinrich after next year.
With LBJ and co coming into free agency that expiring contract will be worth a fair amount.
I think they could get something better from someone else
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
No thanks
Hinrich still has four years left, $37.5 million.
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Rose went first...
totally shuffles up the draft lineup.
First shocker of the night!
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
rose can dunk with his elbows?
really jay bilas?
LOL
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Do we really have to listen to SAS all night?
I think I may have to start drinking a bit heavier than I had planned
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Half listening is the best description I have on how much attention I'm paying to ESPN
Mostly I’m listening for Chad Ford or someone with actual draft opinion. JVG”s opinion doesn’t count.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
I think Brad
will end up with a team that can make a serious run at the playoffs. He could help get somebody over the hump, but he’s pretty much useless to a young team trying to rebuild. (Like the Kings)
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
I still like him as the mentor for Shawes
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Stephen A Smith might also be good
He could teach Shawes how to speak without actually saying anything
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
yeah,
but 10 and a half million bucks is kind of a lot to pay for mentoring.
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
Too bad
that that chair always makes him a grade A jerkoff.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Wonderful interrogation by Stephen a Smith
“Derrick Rose how are you going to get the Bulls a few extra wins?”
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Hard hitting stuff
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
NO Question--IT was the burning question I HAD to know
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
The Heat took Beasley
There’s a shock. They took a guy who scored 26 & 12. Up Yours Pat Riley!
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
My last mock
I’m now two for two. At this point all bets are off.
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You mean you thought the Heat would take Beasley???
Section what are you thinking?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Riley had to
If Beasley is a bust, Riley can say “I told you so”.
If he passes on Beasley, not only does he need Beasley to be a bust, but he needs his pick to be good.
He basically gets a free pass
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Here's where it starts to get interesting
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Now we see
if the Sonics-Clips trade will hold up.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions
waiting for beasley to give stern the fake handshake
that would be sweet
Wolves
They should give Jefferson some help with Love or Lopez.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions
Those dang Dukies!
Whatever happened to their supposed staid demeanor?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
"Doris Burke is with someone from his family"?!?!
Really? Nobody could tell Stu that Doris is with Beasley’s mom?
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Mayo
To steal Simmons’ expression, this is the NBA (No Balls Association)
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
They're going to take Mayo
And trade the pick in a few minutes.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
word
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope its Lopez or Love
I want to see Mayo in NY or LA
by RN on Jun 26, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
jesus
im going to have to sift through my liquor cabinet if steven a smith is interviewing all night…
G'd up from the feet up
I thought the exact same thing
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
(By the way: We haven’t had a game on the new platform yet, but this live updating with the comments is amazing.)
Yeah but when will you shut the thread down? 1000 comments? Lol
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
it starts lagging after 400 or so
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
That I don't doubt
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
They'll Take Mayo
They don’t to miss Michael Jordan and pick Sam Bowie.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions
Oh hey
Nice to see SbN2.0 addressed my mobile posting problem. Minne better pick Brook Lopez, I hear she’s dreamy…wait, Brook’s a dude’s name? His sister Robin must be pissed
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It's just not an evening
without Muff.
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by section214 on Jun 26, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
wow OJ Mayo is almost 21? Yowzah
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Told you
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
double chalupas
and only 3 picks down
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Are they using our community draft board?
If Bayless goes next TZ needs to take down our cheat sheet, NBA executives apparently got ahold of it
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congratulations Minnesota
you are still going to suck for five more years
ya, they love them some 6-3 SG’s
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Joan Rivers, so glad you could join us lol
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Mayo
Trying to rework his image with the specs and ‘yessir’s?
O.J. Mayo
Love the name, but now I’m hungry
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Nope, drinking a beer
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
I always knew Satan wore Armani
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
I know I'm late but...
How did Stu Scott know Doris Burke doesn’t have any tattoos?
Muff rules. http://vegaskings.blogspot.com
I knew something was wrong upstairs
But I never could have guessed how wrong.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
If I am the Sonics
I take Alexander or Love.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions
How many times are they going to say Seattle has 6 picks
Even though 4 of those picks are in the 2nd round.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
on ESPN Pat Riley
is laying the love on Beasley.
All is forgiven.
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
So the clips deal is off now? Did I just hear Katz right?
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Yeah you did
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Trades--remember that trades could happen
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Here we go
And let the games begin. Westbrook at 4th overall.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
wooow
earlllyyy, remember when he was projected to us like a month ago.. haha
G'd up from the feet up
Wow
There goes Chad Ford’s 15 mock drafts! Maybe next year Chad
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
No Muff
He said your mom’s 6’8 and got mad up’s. :)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Tremendous Upside Potential
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
That's as bitchin as anything I've ever heard of
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Gordon
Is it really sliding when I expected him to still be around at 7 anyways?
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I think sliding
is defined as falling at least 6-8 spots lowered than where you were projected.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Westbrook couldn't dunk? Oh no! I tuned into the WNBA draft!
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If Gordon gets by the Clips and Pacers
I’ll eat my hat.
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Please
I don’t want to hear Bayless name get called until Kings pick.
Jeff Van Gundy should get his nose pierced
That woudl be better than talking about the draft, which is clearly something he doesn’t know much of anything about.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
only if it's the sideshow mel bone, but through his nose of course.
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That would be worth the price of admission most surely
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
What's funny
The Clips probably thought they could slide to 7th … and still get Westbrook.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions
DraftExpress
predicted Westbrook to Seattle. They have us getting Augustin…
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
Augustin
Taylor and Dragic. It’s point guard madness at DraftExpress!
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Actually
The last Draft Express mock draft I saw had Godron going fourth to the Sonics.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm surprised they didn't take him either
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
hmm
I musta missed that. This morning it was Westy…
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
It's all part of Bennett's plan to be the most hated person in the pacific northwest
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That’s a questionable pick. I’m a UCLA fan and I like his athleticism and he’s got a lot of potential, but I would have taken Bayless or traded down to get Lopez.
Same here...
I’ve watched every game he’s played, and not in my wildest dreams did I see him being drafted 4th. I’m happy for him, but if the Kings had the 4th pick and drafted him with it, I’d be severly disappointed.
I think our hopes of pg'ness really depends on the knicks...
as they are a team that can do anything, if they do go with the italian then we have hope of bayless/augustin if they go pg well we are screwed.
D'Antoni likes foreign players
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Love went 5th--all bets are off kiddies
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Wow, one white guy with questionable facial hair to another
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nice!!!
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Two UCLA picks in top 5
and no slick big man passes for the Kings.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions
More importantly...
3 Pac-10 guys in the Top 5 . . . maybe Lopez isn’t such a bad pick . . . that conference was loaded (note: Bayless may still go Top 10)
Let's hope so
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
But the NY fans have already started booing Gallinari, they can't change midstream now
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yeah NY fans are the smartest group in the world :)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
I think they're taking Robin Lopez
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
I could stand to make 500K a year
by stating the absolutely obvious obvious. I’m funnier than SAS! at least.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
You're classic Muff
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Too longwinded
No way you could condense your extravagant thoughts into 30 seconds of idiocy. That’s what it takes to be on the Worldwide Leader
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
This next pick is huge guys...
the reverberations of the Knicks decision will be felt in Sacramento.
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
I hope someone takes Gallinari
I don’t want our choice to come down to something like Gallinari or Randolph.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions
For once we agree
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Love is wearing a teal tie----the Grizz have a teal hat--did they make a draft promise?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
If you wear any shade of blue there's a 90% chance it'll match the grizz
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I think i know who NY will select..
Bayless won’t slip that far. I have a hunch NY is gonna select Bayless.
or Gallinari or Bayless or Alexander
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
random thought
SHouldn’t former NBA players whose kids get in the NBA get coaching jobs? not necessarily for their kids team, but clearly they know a thing or two about the game.
Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA
If the Knicks don't take Gallinari
I think Alexander could end up here. If they do, we’ve got a shot at Augustin
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
Is there a list somewhere?
With just the names of who’s been picked somewhere? I just started watching.
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
DraftExpress.com
NBA.com too
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
Gone so far
Rose/Beasley/Mayo/Westbrook/Love/Gallinari.
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Picks So Far
1. Rose.
2. Beasley.
3. Mayo.
4. Westbrook.
5. Love.
6. Gallinari.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank God!
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
By the way, these words promise to come back to haunt me
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Knicks take Danilo Gallinari
I told you Bayless wasn’t going there! I told you (Except for the part where I included Gordon or Alexander too.)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
This draft is over
The Knicks fans are shutting it down.
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Awesome
We’re going to get someone decent.
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions
over 300 posts now
damn
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Just wait until the Kings actually select
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Okay
Speculation time. If you’re the Clippers you automatically take Bayless or Gordon right? Automatically?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
absolutely
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Really
Like I said…I really doubt Bayless will slip to 12. I’m crossing my fingers that they think Augustin is better than Bayless.
Absolutely--They need backcourt players and shooting back there
Gordon would be my pick, him or Bayless.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Clipps go gordon.
Gotta love the fact that Gallinari’s nickname is the big cock.
An Italian sounds like Drago
Go figure.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
I must break you
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
I wonder what gave you that idea?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
the page is starting to get a bit laggy, are we going to open a new thread at somepoint?
G'd up from the feet up
hopefully
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd suggest a new thread right before the Kings pick
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Peja did more than grunt though
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
DraftExpress Best Picks Left
1. Gordon
2. B. Lopez
3. Randolph
4. Alexander
5. Bayless
6. Agustin
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions
He should have flipped them off
“Eff you, New Yorkers!” Then they would know he’s gonna fit in
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Clippers take Gordon (I'm shocked I tell you)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
His suit is more shocking than his being picked by the Clipps
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Hallelujah!
Our PG hopes are alive and well, baby!
I'm confused, and a little scared
As a Kings fan, I’m not used to things going the way I want them to. I’m afraid we are on the verge of something terrible happening. This crew needs more female fans, so I can ask them to hold and comfort me.
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Things going our way AND Simmons posting on deadspin? It's the apocolypse
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And in a surprise move...
...the Kings trade their pick for cash in order to resign their power forward of the future…Kenny Thomas.
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
Lopez
is my guess
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Jun 26, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe Alexander has gone to the Bucks in every Chad Ford mock
I would bet Alexander is selected there at 8th especially if he’s the guy Milwaukee loves.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
that was
before they got Jefferson though.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Jun 26, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to pee on your cheerios
But Noah and Wright were available after 7 picks last year, gine by the time we got to 10.
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someone needed to
them cheerios were a bit dry
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
ya i was thinking lopez or randolph
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
On the unintentional comedy factor
That makes me happy from a comedian angle all day. I’m very happy about this development sir.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Lopez and Villanueva
I think we’ve got the making of the best sitcom ever
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
they wont take alexander
cause they just got a sf in jefferson
stop being funny--you're making me waste valuable commenting space!
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Good point
I guess I missed that one. Didn’t they just get jefferson?
by Kingsfan banished to AZ on Jun 26, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's see who wins prognosticator of the year award
And I win! I Win! what do i get!
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Understand
You can always find spots for a guy like Alexander who can play 3 spots. You can always find a spot for him period!
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
Alexander was my white elephant, i think he’d look good here
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
Why does everything have to be about race?
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
errr. colorless elephant?
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Jun 26, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate Stephen A. Smith.
I wish I had a remote control that could punch pundits through the screen.
A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...
Brook Lopez Falls to the Kings?
Could it be?
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 26, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions
Let's hope not
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Lopez is going next guaranteed
Augustin to either the Nets or Pacers at 11th.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
I wouldn't mind...
If we could trade him later. Look at Beidrins trade stock at it’s peak.
Bucks make another pick that doesn't make any sense
Last year, they never even checked out Yi, they trade him for a SF in Jefferson and gut their PF spot, then pick up Alexander, another SF?
They forgot about the trade
In their defense, drafting is hard when you’re high
"Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?"
-Jeff Kemp, 49ers quarterback, when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice
Mandarin?
I thought one of the benefits of them picking Alexander was that he could talk to Yi in Mandarin?
4, 6, 9, 11
left on our board. We should be happy, right?
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