Official 2008 Draft Night Thread...the future is now.

jeffjtk1234 · Post #321 » by **jeffjtk1234** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:51 pm

i heard a rumor that the kings may be firing up the delorean and drafting gerald wallace...but this time theyll be patient and keep him

RIPskaterdude · Post #322 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:56 pm

Ballings7 wrote:
xx_skaterdude_xx wrote:How mad would everyone be if we picked someone other than a PG/PF/Hibbert/Alexander (if available)?

I wouldn't be mad at all if we picked Randolph... but if it's over Arthur, Bayless if he somehow would be there, Westbrook if he falls, Alexander (to a lesser extent) - then I'd be surprised and disappointed. But ultimately, still intrigued, because Randolph is who we got, and would get over the disappointment.

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Randolph is a PF...I was saying anyone who wasn't a PF/PG (or wasn't rumored to be picked, like Hibbert/Alexander)

RIPskaterdude · Post #323 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:00 pm

It's almost time!!

Ballings7 · Post #324 » by **Ballings7** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:10 pm

I agree the Nets could definitely take Alexander... I think they'll take one of the big fowards without a defined position... Alexander, Gallinari (to a lesser extent), Randolph

RIPskaterdude · Post #325 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:11 pm

No big surprise, but Rose is going to the Bulls per ESPN

1. Rose
2. Beasley
3. Mayo
4. Lopez
5. Love
6. Gallinari
7. Gordon
8. Alexander
9. Westbrook
10. Bayless
11. Randolph
12. Augustin
13. Rush
14. Koufos

EDIT: I think the Nets could go with Arthur instead because they don't really need Bayless. But if they moved Carter, would Harris/Bayless back court work?

Ballings7 · Post #326 » by **Ballings7** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:14 pm

xx_skaterdude_xx wrote:Randolph is a PF...I was saying anyone who wasn't a PF/PG (or wasn't rumored to be picked, like Hibbert/Alexander)

I disagree... I don't think Randolph is defined to what foward spot he'll be or sway to more... only time will tell.

Randolph has to turn out like Odom/Blatche mass-wise to be a PF, starting or not.

RIPskaterdude · Post #327 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:15 pm

IF NY takes Bayless instead of Gallinari, then I could see NJ taking Gallinari at 10, but I still see the Kings ending up with either Augustin or Randolph, IMO. Will hope and pray that Bayless could drop to us. Interesting enough, some people have Augustin rated over Bayless now on their draft boards.

Ballings7 · Post #328 » by **Ballings7** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:15 pm

xx_skaterdude_xx wrote:I think the Nets could go with Arthur instead because they don't really need Bayless. But if they moved Carter, would Harris/Bayless back court work?

I'd love that because I'd get to see Arthur as much as I want to...

RIPskaterdude · Post #329 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:16 pm

Ballings7 wrote:
xx_skaterdude_xx wrote:Randolph is a PF...I was saying anyone who wasn't a PF/PG (or wasn't rumored to be picked, like Hibbert/Alexander)

I disagree... I don't think Randolph is defined to what foward spot he'll be or sway to more... only time will tell.

Randolph has to turn out like Odom/Blatche mass-wise to be a PF, starting or not.

The point was, asking if we would be mad if we picked someone that wasn't a need, rumored, or worked out by the Kings (such as Brandon Rush).

RIPskaterdude · Post #330 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:29 pm

Sounds like NY is going to pick a PG...so Bayless/Westbrook is going at 6.

1. Rose
2. Beasley
3. Mayo
4. Lopez
5. Love
6. Westbrook
7. Gordon
8. Alexander
9. Randolph
10. Gallinari
11. Arthur
12. Bayless
13. Augustin
14. Greene

RIPskaterdude · Post #331 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:35 pm

Love the booing of Stern

Post #332 » by **KingInExile** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:37 pm

Draft night has now started, so this thread has now changed to the draft night discussion thread. Time to build the future...

BTW, how the hell does Chad Ford think Bayless drops to 12?

Smills91 · Post #333 » by **Smills91** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:40 pm

KingInExile wrote:Draft night has now started, so this thread has now changed to the draft night discussion thread. Time to build the future...

BTW, how the hell does Chad Ford think Bayless drops to 12?

I hope he's right! :pray:

RIPskaterdude · Post #334 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:40 pm

If Bayless drops past the Knicks at 6, I think he could get to 12.

6. Westbrook
7. Gordon
8. Alexander
9. Randolph
10. Gallinari
11. Arthur
12. Bayless?

It could happen.

Smills91 · Post #335 » by **Smills91** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:42 pm

Derrick Rose talks like Tiger Woods, or sounds like Tiger when he talks.

Post #336 » by **KingInExile** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:42 pm

What a surprise, Rose goes to the Bulls...

I won't complain if Bayless drops and I can see how it could happen. But the fact that Chad Ford has brought it up as a possibility tells me that it won't happen.

VeeJay24 · Post #337 » by **VeeJay24** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:42 pm

xx_skaterdude_xx wrote:If Bayless drops past the Knicks at 6, I think he could get to 12.

6. Westbrook
7. Gordon
8. Alexander
9. Randolph
10. Gallinari
11. Arthur
12. Bayless?

It could happen.

Well, I hope that happens. Would much rather have Bayless than Augustine. Hell, I'd rather have Gordon!!!

VeeJay24 · Post #338 » by **VeeJay24** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:43 pm

I came in on it at the end but it sounded like Franschilla was saying that the Knicks may go after Gallinari?

RIPskaterdude · Post #339 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:43 pm

1. Rose
2. Beasley

Mayo next?

Smills91 · Post #340 » by **Smills91** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:44 pm

I do think NY is targeting Westbrook. With the Seattle deal off I see:

Rose
Beasley
Mayo
Lopez
Love
Westbrook
Gordon
Randolph
Jordan
Gallinari
Koufos
Bayless
Augustin