(Almost) Live from the Draft..

by Green17 on Jun 25, 2009 7:47 PM EDT in NBA Articles

As Jeff mentioned earlier today, Roy Hobbs is at MSG tonight . He's updating me with some behind the scenes commentary via text message (if its good enough for DA and Spears, txting will work for Roy and me too).

I [Roy Hobbes] was on TV, in front of the guys with the Israeli flag

Word is that Rubio is staying in Minn and Hill will stay with the Knicks

Lots of talk linking the Knicks and the Wolves but Lawson just traded to the Nuggets.

Jrue Holiday finally picked. He looks upset. Last guy in the green room although there are other guys here.

Rumor via Slam is Nate Rob + Hill for Rubio. Would have to be after July 8.

The Cats shock the world and pick...Gerald Henderson, local college product. DeJaun and Jrue are Jslippin

SVG's under-eye bags are visible from 50 feet. No one on the ESPN talks to Stu Scott (which sounds about right to me).

Nets fans seem happy with Williams. Someone in press row is ripping through some pickled sausages. Insert sportswriter & food joke here.

This one is from me, not Roy. The Nets just sent me an email announcing the VC trade with the following ridiculous headline: "Three Conference Champs join the Nets with VC trade?"....now that's spin!

Jennings to the Bucks. Possibly meaning Sessions could be available as a backup for the Cs?

Murmur in press row is Hill may move to Minny...maybe the Knicks can get Ricky after all?

Agony for Knicks fans. Someone just called Hill "another Mikki Moore"

A press release is circulating with the MSM writers....maybe a trade?

Likely Knicks fan to Roy: "Did the Wolves get your pick in the Telfair trade?

Knicks fans are getting giddy with the thought of Rubio in NYC....and now are devistated. If Curry goes before #8, someone put a watch on the bridges tonight...ahh Knick fans.

Shock that the Thunder pass on Rubio. Shock!

Thabeet (the #2 pick) is a foot taller than everyone in the green room.

Highlight so far. Meeting Steve Weinman, who is interning for the NBA this summer. Almost as good, Wilbon nearly knocked Roy (Hobbs) down to hug Roy (Williams).

Roy is on the scene. The first report is that that he's rubbing elbows with the prospects while they enjoy some chicken fingers. Presumably said chicken fingers are curtosey of D.Stern.

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Roy should retaliate.

by RebusRankin on Jun 25, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Thabeet is #2

so there goes any rumors that tied Ainge to the #2 pick to pick Rubio, Evans, etc.

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

Rubio to Minnesota or New York?

I guess Timberwolves

by Jack_Frost on Jun 25, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

rubio to the wolves is going to happen

kahn is doing cartwheels in the draft room

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Jun 25, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

i think you’re right

When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"

by Green17 on Jun 25, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

now with the #6

i think thy take derozen

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Jun 25, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

wow flynn

two points….does this mean that telfair is gone or that the wolves have a trade agreed to that we dont know of?

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Jun 25, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Uhmmm

There are trades in the air, i bet Celtics are not involve, but there are trades in the air

by Jack_Frost on Jun 25, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

the suns trade rumor of amare for biedrins, brandan wright, marco Belinelli and the #7 pick is a good one for the suns

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Jun 25, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

that's it, the draft was 5 deep

dropoff is like a cliff

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!
(thats the falling off a cliff sound)

When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"

by Green17 on Jun 25, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

should start hearing about trades

in the next few picks or so

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

RIP MJ

So sad about the KING OF POP.

Also, Rubio?
What, he’s 18?

Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk

by mcpu40 on Jun 25, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

he’s been playing against grown men since he was 14 and he stood out. kid is an insane passer, gonna be great

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Jun 25, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Should we be worried?

Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk

by mcpu40 on Jun 25, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

i think

minny has done a good job so far this off season but i dont think they’re anythign to worry about this year…

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Jun 25, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

2 PGs

I smell a trade!!!

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

ding ding ding

When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"

by Green17 on Jun 25, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes

by Brickowski on Jun 25, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Twolves say

they’ll keep em

doubtful

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Rubio is on the move...

I guess

by Jack_Frost on Jun 25, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I bet 5 bucks

On Rubio traded with Knicks

by Jack_Frost on Jun 25, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

i dont think

minny wants a riot. flynn to NY may happen though

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Jun 25, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

NY Knicks don't scare me

No matter who they get.
I’m having a hard time following the draft with Scooby Doo on and a 5-year old and 1-year old climbing all over me…

Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk

by mcpu40 on Jun 25, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions

Silent Night...

Here’s hoping we dont hear the celtics talked about till pick 58…

by BuckeyeCelt on Jun 25, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

not a bad title for a blog post

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

gotta go with an MJ theme no?

When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"

by Green17 on Jun 25, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I miss MJ already

Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk

by mcpu40 on Jun 25, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Im only here to help...

by BuckeyeCelt on Jun 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

9 of the first 12 picked are 1's or 2's

does that mean an intriguing enough 3, 4 or 5 has to drop for Danny to move up?

by clover on Jun 25, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

LOL at indy

wrong tar heel… Ty Lawson ??? anyone

by mec1 on Jun 25, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

i like tyler

i think he’s the type of player every team needs. none stop motor, hustles, never stops. if he was a celtic i would not mind at all

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Jun 25, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

... they enjoy some chicken fingers.

THAT’S GOOD STUFF.
.

Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk

by mcpu40 on Jun 25, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

Knicks are terrible drafters...

Hill is going to be awful.

Any trade whispers Jeff?

by rickyfan3.0... on Jun 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

Knicks/Wolves whispers

but maybe not since the Nuggets got Lawson from the Wolves already

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

3 PGs for Minny...

Love it! Trade or no trade… BPA

by rickyfan3.0... on Jun 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Another PG for Minny? WOW

by C's09Champs on Jun 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Lawson was picked for Denver

by Slick on Jun 25, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

wow

another guard for Minny, I’m thinking McHale may not have been the problem…

by BuckeyeCelt on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

twilight zone in minny

by mec1 on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

Trade Big AL for chris paul...

the all point guard team

by BuckeyeCelt on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

telfair 6th man

hehe

by mec1 on Jun 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

I love Teague...

I was hoping we would buy #21 and pick him…

I hate seeing all these teams get all these shiny new toys!! Jealous!

by rickyfan3.0... on Jun 25, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions

Sergio Rodgrigues given away by Portland for a song

Portland gives Rodriguez and the #38 to get the #31 pick. He’s an excellent back up point and will make only $1.8M next year. Is Danny still asleep, why couldn’t we have offered a #1 next year or Tony?

This is probably payback in the Blazers eyes for Danny screwing them with the Miles contract.

A no brainer that Sergio could have been the back up point dirt cheap. A hole not filled.

by brianceltfan on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Word is Knicks will do a deal after July 8 for Rubio

Obviously Minny has offers for the guards. At this point they will wheel and deal the young chips they are getting.

Celts just missed a great opportunity on the back up point which has been a need for 2 seasons (Sergio to the Kings). Granted it sucks holding the #58 but Danny needs to be a “player” on deals that can get done and Sergio should have been done.

We aren’t doing the Rondo blockbuster deal, I get it but jeeze louise Danny get on the ball and make a Sergio type deal happen.

by brianceltfan on Jun 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Woj reporting:

The Boston Celtics had aggressively pursued the No. 2 pick in the draft, league sources said, but backed away and apparently will no longer try to get the Memphis Grizzlies’ pick. They had intended to select Memphis guard Tyreke Evans.

Privately, Memphis officials are telling people that they’re determined to mine the best offer to move the second pick, but should they keep it, they will choose Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet. The Celtics had discussed packages that would bring back the second pick and center Darko Milicic for a proposal including Kendrick Perkins, Brian Scalabrine and Tony Allen.

by The Walker Wiggle on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Man I would do anything to get rid of TA! Why didn't DA do this? UGH!

by C's09Champs on Jun 25, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't know if I'd give up KP though

by C's09Champs on Jun 25, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

How would trading one of our defensive anchors for a rookie guard make us better….we would fall apart without KP imo

by orr on Jun 26, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I loved Tyreke...

Would have liked that deal, but we would have been wrose this year.

by rickyfan3.0... on Jun 25, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

We need to get the small fish Danny

Okay, I’m burnt out on the Ray, Rondo, #2 pick deal offering. Obviously it ain’t happening for the time being at least.

So the concentration should be to fill in the holes that we can fill in. Sergio Rodriguez is a small fish that would have helped. I don’t know what else is out there but with the #58 Danny needs to be proactive and do these types of deals. Sergio at $1.8M and a late first round pick next year is a steal. Sergio was let go to the Kings because they gave them a #31 pick and took on the #38. Sergio was given away to move up 7 spots in the 2nd round!

We have free agency to try to fill in the other holes but I can’t believe Danny let this one slip by.

This will be the Celtic story from the draft, opportunity (realistic ones too) squandered. The story is not the blockbuster that didn’t go down, it is Danny not being sharp enough to do the right thing. Just because ownership is willing to open the checkbook does not mean Danny should be sitting back being lazy.

by brianceltfan on Jun 25, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

holly freakin cow i didn’t see it coming that we didnt trade Rondo or Ray for a lottery pick. i woulda thought for sure we were better off with an unexperienced rookie in the starting lineup than one of our all stars. : /

by D Dub on Jun 25, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

Chicken Fingers

Yum Yum. Bring us back some Roy. Say what’s up to SW too.

by johnnyrondo on Jun 25, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks for thinking of me, jr

-sw

"I didn't go there with the intentions of getting ejected. I went there with the intentions of just telling Kobe, 'You got to relax. You're hitting the wrong person. Don't you know you're hitting Ron Artest?'" -Ron Artest, 05.06.09

by Steve Weinman on Jun 26, 2009 6:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Sergio sucks...

That’s why he was virtually given away. He backs up Steve Balke. ( who also sucks)

by rickyfan3.0... on Jun 25, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions

Roy, you look nothing like Gene Hackman.

by Wide Load on Jun 25, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

DeJuan Blair slipping

Ainge loves undersized PFs – wonder if he buys a pick soon

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

He is 6'5 isn't he?

by rickyfan3.0... on Jun 25, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Who cares? He can play

And if he is there in the 2nd, buy him.

by Wide Load on Jun 25, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

i like

dajaun summers, sam young and derrick brown

blair while he is only 6’5 does have a 7’3 wing span.

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Jun 25, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay Jeff . . .

Anticipating absolutely nothing tonight, I’ve spent the past three + hours finishing grading some exams. Now that I’m done, please tell me we’ve got some minor trade (TA) that is happening tonight.

Please :)

by amenhotep04 on Jun 25, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

by Roy_Hobbs on Jun 25, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

great job Roy

you picked a boring year to go but at least you got to go!

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, it's been a blast...

… and btw, Seth is jealous of our forums. ;)

All the negativity in this town sucks. It sucks, and it stinks, and it sucks. - Rick Pitino

by Roy_Hobbs on Jun 25, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Find the Celtics war room and knock down the door

Tell them to buy Blair already.

They will listen

You are the Roy Hobbs.

by Wide Load on Jun 25, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Yahoo! reports:

And Pitt’s DeJuan Blair, with those frightening ACL reports to team doctors, dropped right out of the first-round.

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

posted a short 1st round recap up top

enjoy

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 25, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions

All the negativity in this town sucks. It sucks, and it stinks, and it sucks. - Rick Pitino

by Roy_Hobbs on Jun 25, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions

blair a spur

he’s only 6’5 but has a 7’3 wing span and is a beast on the boards, can post up.

with the jefferson add and bowen and oberto supposed to be resigning with them they are alot stronger. if they resign gooden and add someone for the MLE thats half good look out

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Jun 25, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions