The Official 2007 NBA Draft Thread

Re: Trade... I love AD's tenacity, consistency and ability to lead the offense for the second team. But I'd definitely do that trade in a second. Daniels isnt' getting any younger and I'd see the Magloire/Wood swap as evening out the age scale for both teams. Jack can play, especially leading a break. Magloire's getting old, but he'd be more than serviceable to hold down the fort for a year or so, giving our young bigs a little more insurance in in the post.

Re: lineup changes... I don't mind Gil at the point, but I've actually been a proponent of him at the 2 for the longest time. When Larry was here, they'd both be adept at bringing the ball up the court... even at Arizona, he switched between guard positions. AI's play has improved moving over to the 2 and Gil wouldn't be any different. A scorer like him would love the freedom to roam a bit more- he'll be able to come off more screens and his range will definitely be showcased a bit more. I've seen more than a few offensive sets that end quickly with Gil jacking an immediate three after bringing the ball up the court. You get a Jack to run point and the ball will move and we'll see the Princeton cuts in full. With that big lineup you suggest, I'd switch out Pech with Thomas (although I'd rather switch out Poet, but we'd need him at C) to form a pretty pass-heavy unit. I really think Blatche makes a statement this season.

Now that I think about it more, that's a brilliant trade suggestion. I see a bigger picture with what you're trying to do. SS, get EG the memo!


If the Wizards want to bring in a big guy that can play defense they should take the expiring contract of theo ratliff from the celtics, or focus on Ak-47 from the Jazz.

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Her boobs would defintely cause a distraction for the opposition and lead to more steals.

The Bulls drafted the ugliest player of the draft. Hopefully he can make it at the pro level. I wasn't crazy about him in college but it fills a need for them (PF/C).
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what was up with that suit Noah was wearing at the draft? talk about ugly. and as a sixer fan, i want G.M. Billy King fired. 3 first rounders, and no one has ever heard of any of the guys. i wanted them to trade for the kid from china, that went to Milwaukee. and i wouldn't have cared if it took all 3 picks. because his contract would have equaled the other 3

If the Wizards want to bring in a big guy that can play defense they should take the expiring contract of theo ratliff from the celtics, or focus on Ak-47 from the Jazz.


Quake,

Interesting idea about Kirilenko. Have you heard any updates on how hard the Jazz are trying to move him? I know he wanted out during last season, and he played really poorly most of the year, so his stock value isn't too high.

I seem to remember he has a pretty huge contract though...

Quake,

Interesting idea about Kirilenko. Have you heard any updates on how hard the Jazz are trying to move him? I know he wanted out during last season, and he played really poorly most of the year, so his stock value isn't too high.

I seem to remember he has a pretty huge contract though...


They are fielding offers exclusively but it looks like he will stay with Utah.

Some say we just got a younger version of Kirilenko in Dominic McGuire. In other news, some rumors that the Pistons are actually in trade talks with the Sonics and are offering up Rip. That must be for Rashard Lewis I imagine. It'd be a terrible move for the Sonics, in my opinion.

Also, a bit surprised the Magic haven't made an offer yet to Darko. He wouldn't be bad with the Wizards actually. Solid shot blocker and a great passer.

Some say we just got a younger version of Kirilenko in Dominic McGuire. In other news, some rumors that the Pistons are actually in trade talks with the Sonics and are offering up Rip. That must be for Rashard Lewis I imagine. It'd be a terrible move for the Sonics, in my opinion.

Also, a bit surprised the Magic haven't made an offer yet to Darko. He wouldn't be bad with the Wizards actually. Solid shot blocker and a great passer.


r u kidding that would be a gret move for the sonics.

How would that be a good move? Especially if they're giving up Lewis for him? I'm not saying they are but that seems to make the most sense. Either way, I think with Green and Durant they don't need Rip

Plus, I hate Rip and I like Saden and he deserves to have a good NBA team out there in the Emerald City