Draft Blogging
by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 6:33 PM CDT
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The most entertaining sports night of the year is here. Let the festivities begin.
- 6:34- First big rumor: Harden with the 3rd pick.
- 6:38- 2 potential Wolves coaches on the ESPN broadcast crew: Marc Jackson and JVG; Stuart Scott is not under consideration
- 6:39- Blake Griffin goes with the 1st pick. Do the Clips have purple in their unis? Come on man, you're a millionaire who knows where he's going. Coordinate with the team colors big fella. Clips now have as many power forwards as the Wolves.
- 6:46- Memphis takes Hasheem Thabeet. Jim Peterson immediately tries to copyright the term Ivory Tower before Marc Gasol can get a hold of it. The biggest pick of the draft is now on the clock. Here we go.
- 6:51- OKC takes James Harden!!! Come on SacTown, you know you want Evans!! BTW: Nice bow-tie.
- 6:56- Sacramento takes Tyreke Evans...HOLY S%$T!!! RUUUUUUUBBBBIIIIOOOOOO!!!!!! Double-whammy for SacTown: Rashad McCants listed as a "key reserve".
- 7:04- Minnesota takes Ricky Rubio!!!! This is unbelievable. This is completely amazing. You can't trade the kid after he put the hat on....the shiny new black Wolves hat. No more Foye/Roy, no more Allen/Steph, this kid is staying and holy crap, they got him....with 3 picks to go.
- 7:07- "I'm Ricky Rubio. I'm not like anyone else."
- 7:08- David Kahn just traded Mike Miller and Randy Foye for Ricky Rubio. Will MSG go nuts if Wolves take Curry?
- 7:10- Wow. Jonny Flynn and Ricky Rubio? Can you have both players on the team at the same time? Wow. I don't know what to say about this one. Is someone going to get traded?
- 7:16- GSW becomes public enemy number one at MSG by picking Stephen Curry. Kevin Love Tweets about Jonny Flynn here. Knicks up next. Have the Wolves worked out a deal with the Knickerbockers? We shall see.
- 7:22- Knicks take Jordan Hill. Surely the Wolves won't trade for Hill. Remember that a trade cannot be announced until after the 2nd pick is made.
- 7:27- Kevin Love on Jordan Hill: jordan hill???? what???? haha
- 7:28- Did the Raptors just draft Demar DeRozan for the Wolves?
- 7:30- From Zgoda: "Wolves' vision is to play Flynn/Rubio together like Pistons did Dumars/Isiah or Celts did DJ/Ainge. #timberwolves"
- 7:33-Jennings to the Bucks. What does that mean for Ramon Sessions?
- 7:38-Nets take Terrence Williams. I like him, but Pitino's kids never seem to pan out as much as they're expected to.
- 7:45-The Charlotte Jordans select Gerald Henderson. Love that ACC.
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I have a bottle of scotch...
…ready for that moment if it happens. If not, just a 4 pack of Surly. Tonight’s blogging will take a turn one way or the other at that point.
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How are others watching the draft?
At home, espn video stream on one monitor, espn draftercast and Canis Hoopus on the other
wi-fi
atdhe.net has a stream
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Thabeet was too Offensively Challenged for me to like the idea of trading up to take him
I mean i like that he’s 7’3 and great defender and shot blocker..but he’s gotta score.
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by 'Shard's Goatee on Jun 25, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions
Even if OKC takes Harden.
The Rubio pipedream ends with Sacto.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions
I know...
…they’re so close.
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Can we try a mass mind control to Petrie…..TAKE EVANS!
by DougW on Jun 25, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Holy shit.
I have to go prep some crow on the BBQ.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
wow..
….and they still have tons of assets to move around for a 3
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Bottle of scotch...
..open.
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Are we really sure
that Rubio comes to MN rather than staying in Spain?
Sure
but we need players, not just rights.
Most excited since we drafted Marbury
I was driving to Iowa listening the draft when we draft Marbury. I knew it was a great day for the T-wolves. It did not work out, but that did not change the excitement on that day.
This is the same feeling!
With the 5th Pick!. The Minnesota Timberwolves take RICKY RUBIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Oh No
Rubio looked less than happy about the pick. The smile looked real fake. That’s never a good sign. Hope he comes around.
No kidding...
…i will blow $500 in one of your casinos for this.
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Buy him a good jacket and house with isolation and a lot of ambient light
It's only fair that we get Blair!
Plus, boy is he gorgeous!
The lady fans are going to fall in love with him.
Hate to say it...
But I’ll bet money we’re trading Rubio. I’m just dreading the announcement tonight at like midnight….
Flynn???
WTF??? There has to be something else going on here…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
I bet we're sending Rubio...
to NYC.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
If we trade Rubio to New York...
I might be done.
How stupid are these announcers for acting like Rubio/Flynn makes sense?
Just talked to friend
who has been turned off of the Wolves since KG left, I made her turn on the TV and watch the #5 pick – she immediately got excited again watching the Rubio highlights.
If we trade Rubio we piss away the better PG and a player who can get people to care again.
And Flynn is NOT a top talent. No way.
It had BETTER be Flynn we trade.
They need to make a few trades..
…at this point.
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Flynn
I think he does some things better than Curry. Curry is definitely the better shooter. Still, we could have traded down to get Flynn.
Let's see who the Knicks take...
Might be interesting…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
I really want to like Flynn..
….the guy is clearly a leader and athletic as hell. Perhaps the Wolves did this to make a trade for a veteran point guard near the end of his career to help mentor Rubio.
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Huh?
This has to be a trade or maybe they are just hedging their bets and hoping at least one of them is gonna be a franchise PG. HA HA HA Curry hitting the table was classic! At least Rubio masked his disappointment.
Excitement - then bewilderment
I really wanted Rubio/Curry – I hope they know what they’re doing and not pulling a McHale
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Picks are awesom
Fan-fucking-tast-fucking-tic.
We haven’t had a good PG in years…and we get 2!
I’m so glad we didn’t take Hasheem Olowokandi.
I laughed so hard when GS took Curry, haha!
sorry to be so happy about this on your blog, but the GSoM thread was too monstrous for my browser, so i’m here and i’ve got to say it: YEEEEEAH!
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
You guys took the BPA.
Curry’s going to be sweet for ya.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Why didn't we take Curry?
His personality not “engaging” enough? Grrrr. Kahn, you had me loving you for exactly five minutes.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
be realistic
People live too much in the “Fantasy” perspective. SG’s can play SF and PFs can play C and vice versa.
They are announced as “Guards” and “Forwards” for a reason.
Some players can
But Flynn and Rubio are PGs – not SGs.
They’re called Point Guards for a reason. :)
I saw that list
and it also had Brewer and Rodney Carney as power forwards…
Flynn is a reach at #6
He just didn’t produce in College – there are no two ways about it. I really, really like him as a person and leader, but the stats don’t lie.
I’ll be very disappointed if we keep him.
look at the stats – scroll down to the #9 ranked PG in this draft!
http://www.hoopsanalyst.com/0809ew7.htm
Flynn is a hedge pick
as Rubio is NOT all that keen on playing for the Twolves. He can still make serious money in Spain and wait several years until his buyout disappears.
But, you can’t turn down the Best Player Available right?
You don't "hedge"
With a $4 mil draft pick…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Yeah, can't get around that either
Bucher said Flynn was our target. So…god help us if we trade Rubio.
If you guys are stumped I'm impressed
this is either a major screw up or something really brilliant
I’m not betting on brilliant
Well..
we definitely don’t have a trade in place with the Knicks…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Rubio should make good endorsement coin-
but probably not as good as if he played for somebody else.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Let the night play out gang.
Putting money on a trade. we pick JF fo someone, they pick the palyer we want and whatever else. who else needs a point guard.
Highly doubtful we take Flynn and trade him down...
As he would have been available anyway. Odds are someone above us wants Flynn (maybe Sacto) or someone below us wants Rubio (more likely and my biggest fear).
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
I could live with something like that.
Even though I’m not really a big Alexander fan.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Bucks....
….Phoenix, Indy, Toronto. Let’s let it play out. They could get tremendous value out of this.
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Earlier...
Four letter had a rumor that the Pacers were going to move Jack or Ford. They need a young PG.
KFAN is as plugged into this...
As we are…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Raptors like Flynn. Maybe we swap Flynn for Derozan.
Or Flynn for Clark.
by Jumping to Pass on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions
I would prefer that we call SACTO & try to get Evans for Flynn + 18
by Jumping to Pass on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions
This makes sense if the Kings loved Flynn...
And the deal would already be in place…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
From Zgoda's Twitter
Wolves’ vision is to play Flynn/Rubio together like Pistons did Dumars/Isiah or Celts did DJ/Ainge.
No kidding...
Two PG’s who have to have the ball in their hands to thrive? No way they ever play together…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
acb defensive player of the year, ricky rubio should at least hold down the fort at the point defensively.
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
Flynn's a horrible defender, though.
Or at least that’s the impression I got. I just don’t get this Flynn pick.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
OKC is the last team that needs a PG...
If they didn’t take Rubio, there’s no interest in Flynn…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
i think we will trade flynn to the bucks
the bucks were in love with flynn and since they are trading away their team, maybe Kahn is going for gold and we are making a play for Redd.
Cardinal, Smith, Flynn and 18 for Redd?
I'm predicting JF gets traded
for an experienced player at 2 or 3. We need some pop yet. Rubio, Love, Jeff nice core. Need a shooter to spread the floor. A night to forget about D.
I think that's the most likely outcome..
….and that he could be moved a bit later on this summer.
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But...
wouldn’t Curry have had more trade value than Flynn?
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
You'd think.
I’m right there with you, mutleyil. Curry was the pick. Hopefully I’m wrong, but I think Kahn just pulled his first major boney, mere minutes after his greatest move ever.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Would be stunned if RR traded.
Kahn knows this is entertainment and RR will instantly put butts in the seats. Not JF.
Hoping...
that we trade Flynn + #18 with one of the teams picking now – we’d get their pick this year and a future.
Just don't know what to think...
If we took Flynn solely as an asset, it seems like Curry had more value. I am really freaking out that we are keeping Flynn and dealing the Rube. Kill me now!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
We got Kahned
2 point guards who always have that ball in their hands what a brilliant pick…. I don’t understand why we didn’t get Curry he played the 2 guard 2 years ago with another great passer for davidson I don’t remember his name, but I do know He played amazing as a 2. but instead we drafted the best passing pg and the smallest pg. Good thing we just traded our 2 best shooters….
No Curry at 6= Timberwolves fans everywhere got Kahned
Amazing that Kahn got Rubio
I’m not buying him at the “2”. His shot isn’t good enough, his defense isn’t strong enough.
Flynn simply “has” to be going somewhere. The Lakers have the 29th Pick and will be needing a new point soon, but he’s likely too small for Phil.
Any love for Mullens left with the Wizards trade
Kahn even sounded kinda intrigued with Big Oily — at PF.
True.
We could wake up and see that Rubio’s going to play elsewhere.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Reading comments on here
Makes me wonder if AIDS is so bad.
YOU PEOPLE ARE SO ANNOYING.
Especially the Blog itself. “OH, WHAT HAPPENS TO RAMON SESSIONS?”
They keep both. Quit overanalyzing EVERYTHING.
Williams says New Jersey is a good market.
I don’t think he’s ever been to New Jersey.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
On the one hand
Getting Rubio is more than I was hoping for, so that’s great. On the other, why do they have to outsmart themselves. The choice was obvious, and they took Flynn in an attempt to reinvent NBA backcourts?
THomas/Dumars….Um, they could shoot, and it was obvious who the on the ball alpha was in that pairing. This is nonesense
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions
I don't think
it was necessarily obvious to pick Curry, but you’d hope they actually get a Shooting Guard.
What would be better than Curry?
Just asking. I’m wondering… still not enough data.
A shooting guard with more size
So that they can take advantage of Rubio being 6’5" at the point rather than stripping the team of that length advantage by having him at the 2. Even with Curry, Rubio is going to have to guard the 2.
Very very weird
to pick both .. don’t really get it …
Image .. WE GOT RUBIO… RUBIOOOOOOO … gimmie a jersey; right now!
Beater of the early Thabeet drum ... but not so much of the late one
I don't think he will trade Rubio Mayn...He would get Roasted Like a Pig...
That would be Very McHale Esque.
How about this?
Flynn and considerations (18 + Pekovic) to Portland for Fernandez and Batum?
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Substitute Rubio for Flynn and you might get talks. Nate hates small point guards.
P.S.: In case you missed it we traded Sergio away
It's only fair that we get Blair!
i don't think it's too far fetched...
…and the big thing in the way is lawson being available possibly at 22. lawson would be killer on your squad. i’ve been saying that for about a year now. he’s a perfect fit. he’s also short.
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I think Kahn understands
the commercial ramifications of Rubio even if his basketball smarts aren’t the best.
i hope so..
….you can’t take that ball cap off
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The Nuggets are looking to move up into the First round and get a Back up PG....
J.R. Smith for Flynn??
Thought
Sac Trades #4 + #23 to Wolves for #6 #18
Wolves get Evans, Sacramento gets Flynn, can’t be consummated until after the #23
Best available white guy...
for Larry Bird AGAIN!!!
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stay classy new york
Yeah hansbrough will likely never be stellar… by why chant overrated?… especially when it’s not your pick
that's definitely the..
….worst part of it. even if they want value for a trade, it’s hard to do with those guys on the board.
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Where is the Austin Daye love coming from?
Terrible measurables (Weak, slow)
Total mental check-out-ability during games
Low, low B-Ball IQ
Thank god the Pistons just took him. SnP’s heart is now breaking…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
WATCH 18...
If the Wolves take Omri Casspi of Israel, watch for a trade between Sacramento and the Wolves. They reportedly wanted him at 23 but the Blazers jumped them yesterday with their trade with the Mavs.
Then we’d trade Flynn and Casspi to the Kings for Tyreke Evans.
Not a bad shout...
Could see this happen, but would be a bit weird for a stashed Euro.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
I think we will hear about our deal after #18...
And make some sense of this nonsense…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Mullens...
SnP’s theory is about to be tested…
Philly ain’t taking him with Dalembert on the roster.
Do we take him?
why not Sam Young?
we need a SF… I love BJ’s, but this is one I’d pass on
by San Diego Viking on Jun 25, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions
YES
I’m hoping Flynn was the insurance and that Lawson was the true target – I’m down to get rid of Flynn at this point. LOVING THE DRAFT, assuming some trades…
Kahn didn't understand he was supposed to hold tryouts before the draft :)
It's only fair that we get Blair!
good strategy
We get Charlotte’s #1 upcoming next year, which should be a lottery pick in a deeper draft.
Denver will get Charlotte’s first-round pick next season if the Bobcats make the playoffs. If they don’t, Charlotte keeps it. The pick would then be protected by a sliding scale, where Charlotte would retain it if it’s in the top 12 in 2010, top 10 in 2011, top eight in 2012 and top three in 2013. Charlotte would have no protection for the pick in 2014.
http://cbs4denver.com/sports/Nuggets.Trade.Pick.2.757340.html
by homer simpson on Jun 25, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm new on the blog
and not the brightest bulb when it comes to basketball but why take Flynn when you can get a shooter like Curry and then take Ty Law.
Do they have something up their sleeve?
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