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No clock here!

When the Lakers board makes its call I'll move on to the final team board. I'll wait until it seems a clear frontrunner has been determined. If that cannot be accomplished I'll step in and make a reasonable selection for you

1. Clippers - Blake Griffin PF, 20, Oklahoma City, OK
2. Grizzlies - Ricky Rubio PG, 18, Barcelona, Spain
3. Thunder - Hasheem Thabeet C, 22, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
4. Kings - James Harden SG, 19, Los Angeles, CA
5. Wizards - Tyreke Evans G, 19, Chester, PA
6. Wolves - Demar DeRozan G/F, 19, Compton, CA
7. Warriors - Jrue Holiday G, 19, Chatsworth, CA
8. Knicks - Jordan Hill PF, 21, Atlanta, GA
9. Raptors - Brandon Jennings PG, 19, Los Angeles, CA
10. Bucks - DeJuan Blair PF, 20, Pittsburgh, PA
11. Nets - James Johnson PF, 22, Cheyenne, WY
12. Bobcats - Terrence Williams SG, 21, Seattle, WA
13. Pacers - Stephen Curry G, 21, Charlotte, NC
14. Suns - Earl Clark F, 21, Plainfield, NJ

15. Pistons - Austin Daye F, 21, Irvine, CA
16. Bulls - Jonny Flynn PG, 20, Niagara Falls, NY
17. Sixers - Ty Lawson PG, 21, Clinton, MD
18. Wolves - Gerald Henderson SG, 21, Caldwell, NJ
19. Hawks - Eric Maynor PG, 22, Fayetteville, NC
20. Jazz - Jeff Teague PG, 21, Indianapolis, IN
21. Hornets - Darren Collison PG, 21, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
22. Mavericks - Marcus Thornton SG, 22, Baton Rouge, LA
23. Kings - Tyler Hansbrough PF, 23, Columbia, MO
24. Blazers - BJ Mullens C, 20, Canal Winchester, OH
25. Thunder - Sam Young SF, 24, Clinton, MD
26. Bulls - Wayne Ellington SG, 21, Wynnewood, PA
27. Grizzlies - Omri Casspi SF, 21, Yavne, Israel
28. Wolves - Patrick Mills PG, 20, Canberra, Australia

And with the #29 pick the Lakers take...?

(Support/ridicule of choices encouraged)

Ellington was our pick, dammit!

I really don't think the LAL are looking for a PG. Fisher, Farmar, Brown look to fit the bill IMO for ONE more year, yes I realize it was trying at times, but Farmar and Brown should only improve over another offseason of work.

I can see a SG or a PF/C at this slot. I don't think a big will be available that's better than a SG at 29. I wanted Ellington, but I'll select the other UNC gunner, Danny Green. He brings more than scoring and a pretty shot (Ellington), he's more of an all arounder that can hit threes pretty easily, which the LAL love.

I think the Lakers are sitting pretty to get another contributor to defend their championship. Based on previous late first round selections, it seems like the Lakers like to take winners or local guys. I could see either of the UNC guys: Ellington or Green. Or even PGs like Collison or Mills.

It's probable that they will package this pick because they don't need anymore salary. But then again they might keep it and draft Ariza insurance in case he walks. In that case, I could certainly see one of the UNC boys or maybe even Sam Young?

tlifeset wrote:I think the Lakers are sitting pretty to get another contributor to defend their championship. Based on previous late first round selections, it seems like the Lakers like to take winners or local guys. I could see either of the UNC guys: Ellington or Green. Or even PGs like Collison or Mills.

It's probable that they will package this pick because they don't need anymore salary. But then again they might keep it and draft Ariza insurance in case he walks. In that case, I could certainly see one of the UNC boys or maybe even Sam Young?

since all the other guys you mentioned are off the board, can i assume this to be a vote for danny green?

Dice this draft looks nothing like what I think the draft is going to go like man, but your effort is appreciated. Wayne Ellington, LAL, #29 .

Chase Budinger and run like hell.

DubaLakers wrote:Dice this draft looks nothing like what I think the draft is going to go like

given that i started it shortly after the lotto, that is to be expected. it should be interesting to see which forums made the right calls over time though

Budinger still there?
He can play both wings and shoot the 3... I agree with Cobb, dice.

TyCobb wrote:Chase Budinger and run like hell.

I was thinking the same. If he's available we pick him and laugh at 10 other teams.

TyCobb wrote:Chase Budinger and run like hell.

+1

I saw this kid play in tourney and he can flat out stroke the basketball...
And athletic to boot.

What do you know? Chase Budinger available at 29!