2012 NBA Draft talk thread

[Al Bundy]

2012 NBA Draft 1st Round Order
1. New Orleans Hornets - Anthony Davis F Kentucky
2. Charlotte Bobcats - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist F Kentucky
3. Washington Wizards - Bradley Beal G Florida
4. Cleveland Cavaliers - Dion Waiters G Syracuse
5. Sacramento Kings - Thomas Robinson F Kansas
6. Portland Trail Blazers - Damian Lillard G Weber State
7. Golden State Warriors - Harrison Barnes F- North Carolina
8. Toronto Raptors - Terrance Ross G Washington
9. Detroit Pistons - Andre Drummond C U-Conn
10. New Orleans Hornets (From Minnesota) Austin Rivers G Duke
11. Portland Trail Blazers - Meyers Leonard C Illinois
12. Houston Rockets trade with Milwaukee Jeremy Lamb G U-Conn
13. Phoenix Suns - Kendall Marshall G North Carolina
14. Milwaukee Bucks trade with Houston Rockets John Henson F UNC
15. Philadelphia 76ers - Maurice Harkless F St. John's
16. Houston Rockets (From Knicks) - Royce White F Iowa ST.
17. Dallas Mavericks - Tyler Zeller C North Carolina (Traded to Cleveland)
18. Houston Rockets via Minnesota - Terrence Jones F Kentucky
19. Orlando Magic - Andrew Nicholson F St. Bonaventure
20. Denver Nuggets - Evan Fournier G France
21. Boston Celtics - Jared Sullinger F Ohio State
22. Boston Celtics (From Los Angeles Clippers) Fab Melo C Syracuse
23. Atlanta Hawks - John Jenkins G Vanderbilt
24. Cleveland Cavaliers (From Los Angeles Lakers) Jared Cunningham Ore St
25. Memphis Grizzlies - Tony Wroten JR. G Washington
26. Indiana Pacers - Miles Plumlee F Duke
27. Miami Heat - Arnett Moultrie F Mississippi State
28. Oklahoma City Thunder - Perry Jones III F Baylor
29. Chicago Bulls - Marquis Teague G Kentucky
30. Golden State Warriors (From San Antonio Spurs) Festus Ezeli C Vanderbilt


Updated with trades on 6-27

[the Talking Can]

chase budinger....lolol

houston has been chasing the big deal forever...

[the Talking Can]

Perry Jones, 6-11 forward, Baylor: "He's such a neat kid and you root for him, but how do you have that skill set and be that inconsistent? Over 82 games, there will be 30 where you're going to wonder if he's even on your team. He is who he is. He makes plays that take your breath away, and then he disappears for a while. You see him get his ass kicked by Kevin Jones or Thomas Robinson or Jeff Withey and you wonder when things are going to click."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...aft/index.html

[The Bad Guy]

If the Kings got offered Lowry, the 14 and 16 for their 5 and Tyreke Evans, I'd be driving Evans to the airport right now if I'm the Maloofs.

Lowry is a much better all around player than Evans. Evans cares about one thing and one thing only..getting his.

[Mr. Laz]

wow ... Jay Bilas just suggested the the 2nd pick of the draft is between Thomas Robinson or Bradley Beal.

says Robinson will be a starter as a PF for years

[Al Bundy]

Originally Posted by Laz

wow ... Jay Bilas just suggested the the 2nd pick of the draft is between Thomas Robinson or Bradley Beal.

says Robinson will be a starter as a PF for years

I'm not sure how this is even debatable.

[JASONSAUTO]

Originally Posted by Laz

wow ... Jay Bilas just suggested the the 2nd pick of the draft is between Thomas Robinson or Bradley Beal.

says Robinson will be a starter as a PF for years

someone else last night said if Charlotte kept the pick it would be t rob.
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[okcchief]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

If the Kings got offered Lowry, the 14 and 16 for their 5 and Tyreke Evans, I'd be driving Evans to the airport right now if I'm the Maloofs.

Lowry is a much better all around player than Evans. Evans cares about one thing and one thing only..getting his.

If that's true they are complete idiots. Lowry has definitely shown more than Evans.

[okcchief]

Originally Posted by SNR

Okcchief, DaKCMan, dirk... anybody. Somebody who can see around these corners of retarded-looking NBA trades. Somebody. Assuage my anger, please.

That's not a position of need at all for Minnesota. I don't really understand the trade at all from the T-Wolves perspective. I don't think Budinger for the 18th pick is horrible for a different team if they need depth at small forward.

[Delano]

Originally Posted by okcchief

That's not a position of need at all for Minnesota. I don't really understand the trade at all from the T-Wolves perspective. I don't think Budinger for the 18th pick is horrible for a different team if they need depth at small forward.

Adelman LOVES him some Air Bud.

I don't have a problem with this trade as a Wolves fan. Improves the wing a bit and, unlike a trade for K Martin would have done, leaves room and resources for other moves.

[Mr. Laz]

NBA talk on espn now and they have Jared Sullinger on complete blast

say he is falling fast and will probably drop to the late teens/twenties even in this mediocre year.

"Not athletic enough to play in the NBA ..."

[Al Bundy]

Originally Posted by Laz

NBA talk on espn now and they have Jared Sullinger on complete blast

say he is falling fast and will probably drop to the late teens/twenties even in this mediocre year.

"Not athletic enough to play in the NBA ..."

I tried watching that.. but my god Smith and Bayless are unwatchable.

[okcchief]

Originally Posted by Delano

Adelman LOVES him some Air Bud.

I don't have a problem with this trade as a Wolves fan. Improves the wing a bit and, unlike a trade for K Martin would have done, leaves room and resources for other moves.

I don't hate him as a player at all. I just think Minnesota has needs and SF isn't really one.

He can shoot the 3 and run the floor. Plus, he's on the cheap.

They need a 2 guard but Kevin Martin is too pricey. I agree with you there.

[okcchief]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

I tried watching that.. but my god Smith and Bayless are unwatchable.

The only time I watch Skip Bayless is when I hear about someone like Jalen Rose or Cuban shitting all over him.

[okcchief]

BTW I think people are over-valuing Ray Allen to the Heat. He's pretty much just a spot up 3 point shooter at this point who'll replace Mike Miller. He's more versatile if healthy, but I doubt he'll shoot better than the rest of the Heat guys did in the finals. Miami is going to be good no matter what. Ray Allen isn't going to make them any better.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

If the Kings got offered Lowry, the 14 and 16 for their 5 and Tyreke Evans, I'd be driving Evans to the airport right now if I'm the Maloofs.

Lowry is a much better all around player than Evans. Evans cares about one thing and one thing only..getting his.

Following the Maloofs over the years, they are head scratchers as owners. They are wannabe Mark Cubans but act like David Glass. That being said Geoff Petrie is a pretty good general manager but getting Evans moved is a big deal.