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Good...but it is shooter.

I find it hard to believe that the Wolves would show their hand before the lottery, before the workouts, before many of the prospects, including Rose have declared.

Regardless of who we think the Wolves should pick, it's just bad business. I think even the Wolves' FO knows this.

I think he just read the results of our latest mock draft.

How plausible is this?:

McHale, Taylor, Hoiberg, and a lot of other decision-makers come out of a locked conference room. McHale says:

"So its decided then? No matter what happens, draft camps, work-outs, whatever, we're going to lock into picking Derrick Rose over Beasley. Well, I'm glad that's decided. The only thing left to do is to decide who calls Shooter, to tell the league. Fred, I think I'm making that one of your duties .. I'm going to go work on my boat."

shrink wrote:How plausible is this?:

McHale, Taylor, Hoiberg, and a lot of other decision-makers come out of a locked conference room. McHale says:

"So its decided then? No matter what happens, draft camps, work-outs, whatever, we're going to lock into picking Derrick Rose over Beasley. Well, I'm glad that's decided. The only thing left to do is to decide who calls Shooter, to tell the league. Fred, I think I'm making that one of your duties .. I'm going to go work on my boat."

I wasn't buying it until you mentioned McHale was going to work on his boat. I'm sold. That's exactly what happened. That last sentence is enough proof, when it comes to good ole uncle Kevin.

Anything from Charley Walters is not worth mentioning.

TheFranchise21 wrote:Anything from Charley Walters is not worth mentioning.

True. His "birdies" aren't tips, their just things he think would or should happen.

His one liners are basically the same as questions presented at the bottom of a cable news channel, i.e. America isn't ready for a black/woamn president? Just Charley leaves the question mark off.

Basically, what Charley is saying is:

Wolves wil pick Rose if they get the first pick?

Yeah, figured I'd mention it just for the hell of it...remember how we were all in shock when he called Hassell to Dallas? That was breathtaking.

Yeah, hardly a stunning prediction. I think Rose has probably passed Beasley on quite a few teams boards.

karch34 wrote:I think Rose has probably passed Beasley on quite a few teams boards.

I don't really understand why. I think it's been a case of "what have you done for me lately".

Granted, Rose had some amazing games during the tourney, but Beasley has been equally as amazing all year long. He was consistant. He is rediculously efficient.

Are we forgetting Beasley led the nation in rebounding? How about that he was 3rd in scoring?

Are we forgetting that Beasley was doing this not only against lowly teams, but also against higher echelon teams? In fact, Beasley put up incredible performances against Kansas, the team that won the national title.

Game 1 against Kansas: 25 pts, 6 rebs, on 50% shooting.

Game 2 against Kansas: 39 pts, 11 rebs, 3blks, on 48% shooting AND he got to the line 16 times.

This is not a knock against Rose. He is a freak of a player, but for him to all of a sudden be the hands down pick over Beasley is crazy to me.

PeeDee wrote:This is not a knock against Rose. He is a freak of a player, but for him to all of a sudden be the hands down pick over Beasley is crazy to me.

Agreed.

I'd say thats true, even its just based on speculation.

The team seems to value NCAA tournament performers and winners the most. Thats why you knew they wouldn't take Thornton last year, and this year I'm sure the board reads:

1. Rose
2. Lopez
3. Beasley

hontouni des ka

And it's not like Beasley did badly in the tourney either... he averaged 23pts, double digit boards, and shot 50%.

If you guys do end up with Rose, no matter what pick, and keep him, what will you do with Foye?

Is Foye starting to look like the real deal?

I watched him a decent amount in college, and always rooted for the guy because he's from my area, but I haven't had more than a glimpse at him in the pros.

vincecarter4pres wrote:If you guys do end up with Rose, no matter what pick, and keep him, what will you do with Foye?

Switch him to SG, where he belongs.

A Rose/Foye backcourt with McCants providing the punch off the bench would be spectacular in 2-3 years, alongside Jefferson/Gomes/Brewer we would really have somthing special

PeeDee wrote:And it's not like Beasley did badly in the tourney either... he averaged 23pts, double digit boards, and shot 50%.

We aren't necessarily talking only about individual success. More about team success.

2007 - Corey Brewer (Back to Back Championships)
2007 - Chris Richard (Back to Back Championships)
2006 - Randy Foye (Elite Eight)
2006 - Craig Smith (Sweet Sixteen)
2005 - Rashad McCants (NCAA Championship)

In the past 3 years, the only draftee to not fit the bill was Bracey Wright.

I think Rose is the guy if we get the pick and keep it. Foye can go back to 2 and the 1 and Shad can be the 6th man. Add a vet who is cool with 10min nights and DNP-s and we have a good situation there. Rose and Beasley are similar in terms of talent and hype and Rose fits much better than Beasley here.