Draft 2011

texasholdem · Post #1 » by **texasholdem** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:57 pm

An unprecedented group workout is being planned for the weekend of April 29 in New Jersey which could dramatically alter the landscape of this year's draft class, particularly in regard to how underclassmen are able to “test the waters” when deciding whether or not to turn pro.

The workout would occur between the deadline set by the NBA for underclassmen to declare for the draft (April 24) and the deadline set by the NCAA for underclassmen to withdraw from the draft without losing their college eligibility (May 8).

Still awaiting approval from the NBA League office, the workout is for draft-eligible prospects at which all 30 NBA teams can attend. The New Jersey Nets, in conjunction with the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks, are hoping to host this event at their practice facility in East Rutherford.

Ideally this workout will feature as many top draft prospects as are willing to attend—not just underclassmen who are “testing the waters,” but also seniors and international players. Measurements and athletic, combine-style testing will also likely be conducted.
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/21 ... ng_Planned

Why are the Nets hosting this event? Doesn't Utah have their first rounder this year because of the Deron Williams trade? Would be cool if they could host this event in Houston.

Kal El · Post #2 » by **Kal El** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:14 pm

well i don't know if its updated but multiple mock drafts have new jersey with a late 1st rounder

EDIT: its from L.A.

College Boy · Post #3 » by **College Boy** » Fri Apr 1, 2011 2:31 am

What does it mean to "host" the event if it's not in your practice facility? How, then, would our role be any different than the other 27 teams there.

inquisitive · Post #4 » by **inquisitive** » Fri Apr 1, 2011 5:54 am

i hope we get Derick Williams...lol

texasholdem · Post #5 » by **texasholdem** » Fri Apr 1, 2011 6:05 pm

Who do we send to represent us at the lottery drawing?

MaxRider · Post #6 » by **MaxRider** » Fri Apr 1, 2011 6:17 pm

texasholdem wrote:Who do we send to represent us at the lottery drawing?

i vote for terrence williams

texasholdem · Post #7 » by **texasholdem** » Fri Apr 1, 2011 9:33 pm

only if they only T-Will to tweet from the event

Aaron Brooks · Post #8 » by **Aaron Brooks** » Fri Apr 1, 2011 10:17 pm

in b4 roxfoshoballin does his twill tweeting impersonations

Guy986 · Post #9 » by **Guy986** » Sat Apr 2, 2011 12:09 am

I vote for Clutch the bear

Post #10 » by **Optimism Prime** » Sat Apr 2, 2011 1:02 am

"Can't believe they sent me BACK to Jersey... I just left here smh"

"David Stern giving me the evil eye, I dint do nuthin to him smh"

"What the--how did I draw the 17th pick?! smh, this is all coach's plan to keep me down"

"........Almost forgot, smh"

College Boy · Post #11 » by **College Boy** » Sat Apr 2, 2011 3:34 am

College Boy wrote:What does it mean to "host" the event if it's not in your practice facility? How, then, would our role be any different than the other 27 teams there.

x- · Post #12 » by x- » Sat Apr 2, 2011 7:35 am

It means we would have a say in what the workout would look like and who gets to work the players out.
It might not be much of an advantage, but you obviously look for every competitive advantage, no matter how small.
Teams have different priorities when it comes to workouts, so I'd guess the Rockets want to make sure they get to look at, what they're looking for.

Where the event takes place is rather meaningless.

College Boy · Post #13 » by **College Boy** » Sat Apr 2, 2011 8:13 am

x- wrote:It means we would have a say in what the workout would look like and who gets to work the players out.
It might not be much of an advantage, but you obviously look for every competitive advantage, no matter how small.
Teams have different priorities when it comes to workouts, so I'd guess the Rockets want to make sure they get to look at, what they're looking for.

Where the event takes place is rather meaningless.

Thank you, sir. You're a gentlemen and scholar.

Post #14 » by **Optimism Prime** » Sat Apr 2, 2011 3:46 pm

Yeah, I read it as organizing/sponsoring the event. If a couple teams will pay to put this on, they're the "hosts," regardless of where it takes place.

texasholdem · Post #15 » by **texasholdem** » Sun Apr 3, 2011 7:16 am

They pay for the airfare and the strippers.

MaxRider · Post #16 » by **MaxRider** » Fri Apr 8, 2011 4:15 pm

time to sticky this mod
we got nothing to talk about but the draft
Morris brothers are in
can they play center in the nba?
should we just sign Yao for minimum and throw 10M/yr at DeAndre Jordan?
noway Clippers going to match that
they already paying Kaman big buck
also they also need to pay Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin

texasholdem · Post #17 » by **texasholdem** » Fri Apr 8, 2011 10:08 pm

Vernon Macklin playing well at the Portsmouth tourney.

Last time we had a Vernon M. from U of Florida we won a championship

MaxRider · Post #18 » by **MaxRider** » Sat Apr 9, 2011 12:02 am

texasholdem wrote:Vernon Macklin playing well at the Portsmouth tourney.

Last time we had a Vernon M. from U of Florida we won a championship

i think it got more to do with the guy from U of Houston

texasholdem · Post #19 » by **texasholdem** » Sat Apr 9, 2011 4:44 am

MaxRider wrote:
texasholdem wrote:Vernon Macklin playing well at the Portsmouth tourney.

Last time we had a Vernon M. from U of Florida we won a championship

i think it got more to do with the guy from U of Houston

Carl Herrera?

i wouldn't mind taking the Morris twins with our picks. They said they want to go to the same NBA team since the most time they've spent apart is 2 days. They even take their post-game showers together. Marcus can play SF while Markieff PF/C. Too bad we'll have Orlando's pick instead of Phoenix's.

MaxRider · Post #20 » by **MaxRider** » Sat Apr 9, 2011 6:38 am

texasholdem wrote:
MaxRider wrote:
texasholdem wrote:Vernon Macklin playing well at the Portsmouth tourney.

Last time we had a Vernon M. from U of Florida we won a championship

i think it got more to do with the guy from U of Houston

Carl Herrera?

i wouldn't mind taking the Morris twins with our picks. They said they want to go to the same NBA team since the most time they've spent apart is 2 days. They even take their post-game showers together. Marcus can play SF while Markieff PF/C. Too bad we'll have Orlando's pick instead of Phoenix's.

then we can draft them
if we traded one of them in the future they will have a mental breakdown again (see francis)