*** OFFICIAL *** 2006 NBA Draft Thread

[iamme]

Draft resources:

http://www.nba.com/draft2006
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2006/index
http://www.nbadraft.net

Some are calling the draft weak, without standout talents.....while others say it's deep with even talent, lots of quality role players down the line.

Let's get some predictions!!

 

[herkulease]

I think this draft is a mix bag.

at fresh players most seem to be role players and possible starters. Some guys like morrison, gay, foye will get to start this coming season but its likely do more to situation than skill.

I pray the warriors get obryant. We need a quality big man. Hopefully Mullin will pull the trigger and find a taker for troy murphy, maybe the bulls. Too bad we can't find a sucker for foyle's contract.

 

[wyvrn]

Seems like more 1-dimensional players are coming out in this draft. They are going to need lots of coaching to become well rounded and get minutes.

 

[Miramonti]

Who are the bulls are expected to draft?

I wouldn't mind them trading Gordon for another pick or for someone who's less streaky and a better defender, and can make his teammates better.

 

[z42]

Originally posted by: herkulease
I think this draft is a mix bag.

at fresh players most seem to be role players and possible starters. Some guys like morrison, gay, foye will get to start this coming season but its likely do more to situation than skill.

I pray the warriors get obryant. We need a quality big man. Hopefully Mullin will pull the trigger and find a taker for troy murphy, maybe the bulls. Too bad we can't find a sucker for foyle's contract.

Rumor has it that the Warriors might trade Murphy and the #9 for Chicago's #2 and #16. I would love that trade, just to get Diogu some playing time. I'm not so sure about O'Bryant. I would rather have them take Sene. He's a lot more raw, but looks to have better athleticism and be tougher/more aggressive.

 

[Miramonti]

Portland's Telfair to Celtics for #7 pick

 

[Miramonti]

With the draft lacking supposed future superstars, I'd guess there will be a lot more trades tonight.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: jjsole

Portland's Telfair to Celtics for #7 pick

interesting.

 

[maddogchen]

Go Warriors! Trade the pick and Dunleavy away!

Addition by subtraction!

 

[BRObedoza]

don't really know who the Kings will be taking at #19, but he'll probably be foreign.

Come on Kings, trade for KG!

 

[herkulease]

Originally posted by: maddogchen
Go Warriors! Trade the pick and Dunleavy away!

Addition by subtraction!

Yes anything to get rid of Bumleavy.

for warriors people, I need help in coming up with a name for Murphy. I can't think of something as good as Bumleavy for murphy.

 

[iamme]

not 100%, but a little birdy told me that KG might be moved tonight!! :Q

 

[HopJokey]

Originally posted by: herkulease

Originally posted by: maddogchen
Go Warriors! Trade the pick and Dunleavy away!

Addition by subtraction!

Yes anything to get rid of Bumleavy.

for warriors people, I need help in coming up with a name for Murphy. I can't think of something as good as Bumleavy for murphy.

Smurphy?

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: iamme

Originally posted by: jjsole

Portland's Telfair to Celtics for #7 pick

interesting.

One of the players from the Celtics could be injured point Dan Dickau

Dickau back to Portland and draft Morrison #4?

 

[chuckywang]

Sources say that Bargnani is no. 1 and Morrison is no. 3.

 

[iamme]

espn is reporting that Bargnani is a lock for the raptors at #1.

also, MJ wants Morrison at #3 for the bobcats.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: chuckywang
Sources say that Bargnani is no. 1 and Morrison is no. 3.

heh, we're watching teh same channel

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: iamme
espn is reporting that Bargnani is a lock for the raptors at #1.

also, MJ wants Morrison at #3 for the bobcats.

<gasp>

Maybe they'll take Miles and 7 pick for the 3rd pick..........<hangs head>

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: jjsole

Portland's Telfair to Celtics for #7 pick

Telfair "and" Ratliff for Raef LaFrentz and guard Dan Dickau + 7th pick.

 

[chuckywang]

Geez, Portland has four picks in the top 31.

 

[iamme]

big surprise, Dick Vitale is putting down the bargnini and pumping up college players :roll:

 

[Miramonti]

Whoever takes bargnani in the top 5 is nuts. He's no nowitski and is too slow and not strong enough.

However it happens I hope the bulls wind up with Sheldon. They need his inside game on offense and defense. He's probably not a #2 worthy pick but he's possibly got Zo-type potential imo (minus some offense.)

 

[Miramonti]

Originally posted by: iamme
big surprise, Dick Vitale is putting down the bargnini and pumping up college players :roll:

Nope surprise indeed. I was waiting for him to say Redick should be #1, lol.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: jjsole

Originally posted by: iamme
big surprise, Dick Vitale is putting down the bargnini and pumping up college players :roll:

Nope surprise indeed. I was waiting for him to say Redick should be #1, lol.

we need to do a drinking game.....how many times Vitale touts a college guy when a euro is drafted (since HS kids aren't available anymore).

 

[iamme]

Raptors pick Bargnani, as expected.