NBA Draft Night! Intrigue @ Number 3... - The Orange Mane

RhymesayersDU · 06-28-2007, 10:15 AM

So we all know who is going 1 & 2. But who ya got going #3?

I'm a big Horford guy. He doesn't get the run that Noah gets out of Florida, but he's going to be a beast.

What about Yi from China? Supposedly really good.

Also interesting is that Atlanta has 2 picks (#3 & #11) that they could use and really boost their squad. One mock had them taking Horford at 3, and then PG Acie Law at 11. I thought Acie had a killer year at A&M. Again, Conley out of OSU is getting the run, but Acie Law can ball. That would be a hell of a draft for them.

What say you? Any draft night trades? Anybody getting into the draft (i.e., Nuggets) or getting out of the draft?

BizzyBone7 · 06-28-2007, 10:40 AM

If I was Atlanta I'd go with Horford at 3. You could make a case for Conley, who might be a bigger need right now, but at 3 you just want the best player you can get. At 11 i would try my damndest to try and trade back up to take Brewer. Hes my early pick for rookie of the year. If they cant do that and they are going to take someone, Law would be the smartest and safest player there.

But again if they cant trade up to take Brewer, I honestly would trade down in the early to mid 20s and take Tucker out of Wisconsin, my runner up rookie of the year. Thats my take anyways.

ludo21 · 06-28-2007, 10:48 AM

Horford is the guy they should take.

I think Conley could be very good in 2 more years, but that is a ways away, and they need an impact guy now.

Arkansas Bronco · 06-28-2007, 10:59 AM

I think its a good chance the #3 is dealt to Phx.. Its reported they like Noah and brewer alot.

BizzyBone7 · 06-28-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkansas Bronco

I think its a good chance the #3 is dealt to Phx.. Its reported they like Noah and brewer alot.

that would make sense for Brewer, with all the talk of Marion leaving.

I dont know what everyone sees in Noah, but I'm not an NBA scout.

RhymesayersDU · 06-28-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkansas Bronco

I think its a good chance the #3 is dealt to Phx.. Its reported they like Noah and brewer alot.

For who? Is that the proposed Amare deal?

Arkansas Bronco · 06-28-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

For who? Is that the proposed Amare deal?

Ive heard several different deals also heard a 3 way deal with minnisota for Garnet. Names are changed between Amare and Marion but it does appear that Atlanta is actively shopping there pick.

BizzyBone7 · 06-28-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkansas Bronco

Ive heard several different deals also heard a 3 way deal with minnisota for Garnet. Names are changed between Amare and Marion but it does appear that Atlanta is actively shopping there pick.

I just read an article that said the Suns are going to try to keep Amare out of any deal, but is not untouchable. The T'wolves want picks and cap friendly deals, Marion doesnt want to play for Boston, and Garnett really only wants to play for Phoenix. So they may say a deal is likely to get done, but unless some blinks, i can't see it happening.

Arkansas Bronco · 06-28-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BizzyBone7

I just read an article that said the Suns are going to try to keep Amare out of any deal, but is not untouchable. The T'wolves want picks and cap friendly deals, Marion doesnt want to play for Boston, and Garnett really only wants to play for Phoenix. So they may say a deal is likely to get done, but unless some blinks, i can't see it happening.

Im pretty clueless also just think Atlanta realy wants to deal. Im not a big NBA guy but this may be a fun night.

BizzyBone7 · 06-28-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkansas Bronco

Im pretty clueless also just think Atlanta realy wants to deal. Im not a big NBA guy but this may be a fun night.

I think they'd be stupid not to deal at least one of the picks. With two in the top 11 i can see them shaking this up big time, whether or not they trade. They still have Sheldon Williams and Marvin Williams. So the two positions of strength in the draft are filled for them.

GonzoLays · 06-28-2007, 11:39 AM

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's Super Bowl Thursday for Gonzo! WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Who needs KG? With the 5th pick of the 2007 draft, the Boston Celtics select Yi Jianlian from Baying Tigers. China gonna love Boston long time.

Here is how the draft is going to go down:
1) Port - Oden
2) Seat - Durant
3) Atl - Horford
4) Mem - Conley, Jr
5) Bos - Yi Jianlian
6) Mil - Brewer
7) Minny - Hawes
8) Char - B. Wright
9) Chic - Noah
10) Sac - J. Green

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Super Bowl Thursday, baby! WHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Arkansas Bronco · 06-28-2007, 11:44 AM

I dont like 2 of the top names on Memphis list. Conley is good but we drafted a PG (Lowry) in the first last year that was doing well before he got hurt. Noah well I just dont like him he seems off in the head, during his interview after the championship he was watching him sell on the big screen the entire time

add to that some of his lines in different interviews.

Jens1893 · 06-28-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GonzoLays

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's Super Bowl Thursday for Gonzo! WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Who needs KG? With the 5th pick of the 2007 draft, the Boston Celtics select Yi Jianlian from Baying Tigers. China gonna love Boston long time.

Here is how the draft is going to go down:
1) Port - Oden
2) Seat - Durant
3) Atl - Horford
4) Mem - Conley, Jr
5) Bos - Yi Jianlian
6) Mil - Brewer
7) Minny - Hawes
8) Char - B. Wright
9) Chic - Noah
10) Sac - J. Green

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Super Bowl Thursday, baby! WHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

You sound a little desperate, Gonzo. Seriously, you missed out on Oden and Durant in the lottery and now you want to make us believe that you´re pumped about what might be left at #5?

vancejohnson82 · 06-28-2007, 12:19 PM

Horford is the obvious pick here

GonzoLays · 06-28-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jens1893

You sound a little desperate, Gonzo. Seriously, you missed out on Oden and Durant in the lottery and now you want to make us believe that you´re pumped about what might be left at #5?

Boy, it sure does suck to pick at number 5 in a deep draft, doesn't it? Man, I shouldn't even watch!

Who knows, we might get the next Dirk Notwitzski! Where was he selected again, number 9?

GonzoLays · 06-28-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkansas Bronco

I dont like 2 of the top names on Memphis list. Conley is good but we drafted a PG (Lowry) in the first last year that was doing well before he got hurt. Noah well I just dont like him he seems off in the head, during his interview after the championship he was watching him sell on the big screen the entire time

add to that some of his lines in different interviews.

Kyle Lowry is a career backup at best. He doesn't have the outside shot nor the offensive game to be a starter in this league. He is Erick Strickland minus the jumper. A tough son of a gun, but that's it.

maher_tyler · 06-28-2007, 12:32 PM

All i care about is who Chicago gets!!

GonzoLays · 06-28-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by maher_tyler

All i care about is who Chicago gets!!

Watch out for Nick Young or Al Thornton at 9. Chicago desperately needs a guard that can break fools off the dribble. The current roster does not have a player capable of doing that and that really hurt them in the playoffs.

Oh yea, Nick Young is the darkhorse sleeper of this draft. Dude can ball.

Jens1893 · 06-28-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GonzoLays

Boy, it sure does suck to pick at number 5 in a deep draft, doesn't it? Man, I shouldn't even watch!

Who knows, we might get the next Dirk Notwitzski! Where was he selected again, number 9?

I´d be pretty much heartbroken, but if you´re happy, more power to you.

Don´t really get what Dirk has to do with this tho.

BizzyBone7 · 06-28-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GonzoLays

Watch out for Nick Young or Al Thornton at 9. Chicago desperately needs a guard that can break fools off the dribble. The current roster does not have a player capable of doing that and that really hurt them in the playoffs.

Oh yea, Nick Young is the darkhorse sleeper of this draft. Dude can ball.

Ahhh, Al Thornton. I am very high on him as well. Although he did burn me in the NIT, hes going to make a very nice pro. But I wouldnt classify him as a guard.

GonzoLays · 06-28-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jens1893

I´d be pretty much heartbroken, but if you´re happy, more power to you.

Don´t really get what Dirk has to do with this tho.

Nothing really to be heartbroken about. It was a lotto. I knew the Celtics stood a better chance of landing OUTSIDE the top 2 picks then they did landing one of them.

Goobzilla · 06-28-2007, 01:42 PM

Anyone hear anything about ATL's #11 pick to SEA for Luke Ridnour?

GonzoLays · 06-28-2007, 01:44 PM

My board is coming true!

Chad ford minutes ago reported that ATL is going to select Horford at 3. Conley should go to Memphis at 4. And that leaves YI!!!!!!!!!! for Boston.

YIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7'1 tall, 7'4.5" wingspan...scored 13 pts and had 7 rebounds in 24minutes against team USA last summer. One of the best athletes in the draft! YI!!!!!!!!!!!

Goobzilla · 06-28-2007, 01:49 PM

Also rumors swirling about Ray Allen to Boston for the #5 pick and Theo Ratliff's expiring contract. Could be a fun day!!

BizzyBone7 · 06-28-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Goobzilla

Also rumors swirling about Ray Allen to Boston for the #5 pick and Theo Ratliff's expiring contract. Could be a fun day!!

Haha, i just read that. Dont get your YIIIIIIIII!!!! jersey yet.

Would that trade end all hope of any KG trade as it seems the Celts are the catalyst in a lot of these blockbuster deals?

View Poll Results: Who Goes #3 To Atlanta?
Al Horford, PF, Florida	15	55.56%
Mike Conley, PG, Ohio State	4	14.81%
Yi Jianlian, SF/PF, China	6	22.22%
Corey Brewer, SF, Florida	0	0%
Joakim Noah, C/PF, Florida	2	7.41%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

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06-28-2007, 10:15 AM	#1
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	NBA Draft Night! Intrigue @ Number 3... So we all know who is going 1 & 2. But who ya got going #3? I'm a big Horford guy. He doesn't get the run that Noah gets out of Florida, but he's going to be a beast. What about Yi from China? Supposedly really good. Also interesting is that Atlanta has 2 picks (#3 & #11) that they could use and really boost their squad. One mock had them taking Horford at 3, and then PG Acie Law at 11. I thought Acie had a killer year at A&M. Again, Conley out of OSU is getting the run, but Acie Law can ball. That would be a hell of a draft for them. What say you? Any draft night trades? Anybody getting into the draft (i.e., Nuggets) or getting out of the draft?

06-28-2007, 10:40 AM	#2
BizzyBone7 #27 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 1,045 Adopt-a-Bronco: Cody Lambert	If I was Atlanta I'd go with Horford at 3. You could make a case for Conley, who might be a bigger need right now, but at 3 you just want the best player you can get. At 11 i would try my damndest to try and trade back up to take Brewer. Hes my early pick for rookie of the year. If they cant do that and they are going to take someone, Law would be the smartest and safest player there. But again if they cant trade up to take Brewer, I honestly would trade down in the early to mid 20s and take Tucker out of Wisconsin, my runner up rookie of the year. Thats my take anyways.

06-28-2007, 10:48 AM	#3
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,903 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Horford is the guy they should take. I think Conley could be very good in 2 more years, but that is a ways away, and they need an impact guy now.

06-28-2007, 10:59 AM	#4
Arkansas Bronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,237 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I think its a good chance the #3 is dealt to Phx.. Its reported they like Noah and brewer alot.

06-28-2007, 11:39 AM	#11
GonzoLays Five Tool Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,650 Adopt-a-Bronco: #3 DJ	WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's Super Bowl Thursday for Gonzo! WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Who needs KG? With the 5th pick of the 2007 draft, the Boston Celtics select Yi Jianlian from Baying Tigers. China gonna love Boston long time. Here is how the draft is going to go down: 1) Port - Oden 2) Seat - Durant 3) Atl - Horford 4) Mem - Conley, Jr 5) Bos - Yi Jianlian 6) Mil - Brewer 7) Minny - Hawes 8) Char - B. Wright 9) Chic - Noah 10) Sac - J. Green WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Super Bowl Thursday, baby! WHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

06-28-2007, 11:44 AM	#12
Arkansas Bronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,237 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I dont like 2 of the top names on Memphis list. Conley is good but we drafted a PG (Lowry) in the first last year that was doing well before he got hurt. Noah well I just dont like him he seems off in the head, during his interview after the championship he was watching him sell on the big screen the entire time add to that some of his lines in different interviews.

06-28-2007, 12:19 PM	#14
vancejohnson82 Drama and Mediocrity I'm Afraid of Ty Law Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 5,990 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ	Horford is the obvious pick here

06-28-2007, 12:32 PM	#17
maher_tyler Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 5,673 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	All i care about is who Chicago gets!!

06-28-2007, 01:42 PM	#22
Goobzilla Lights Out B*h! BA-ZING!!** Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wellington Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Erickson	Anyone hear anything about ATL's #11 pick to SEA for Luke Ridnour?

06-28-2007, 01:44 PM	#23
GonzoLays Five Tool Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,650 Adopt-a-Bronco: #3 DJ	My board is coming true! Chad ford minutes ago reported that ATL is going to select Horford at 3. Conley should go to Memphis at 4. And that leaves YI!!!!!!!!!! for Boston. YIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7'1 tall, 7'4.5" wingspan...scored 13 pts and had 7 rebounds in 24minutes against team USA last summer. One of the best athletes in the draft! YI!!!!!!!!!!!

06-28-2007, 01:49 PM	#24
Goobzilla Lights Out B*h! BA-ZING!!** Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wellington Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Erickson	Also rumors swirling about Ray Allen to Boston for the #5 pick and Theo Ratliff's expiring contract. Could be a fun day!!