2012 NBA Draft: Live selections, blog
Roar Guru By Scotty Barby, 29 Jun 2012 Scotty Barby is a Roar Guru
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Today’s 2012 NBA Draft will see the latest crop of college stars and international prospects come together at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Join us from 9am AEST today to find out all the latest draft buzz, trade rumors and drama associated with picks one through 60.
Each will arrive with one wish; to have their name read out at some point during the next three hours.
Who will land where and under what circumstance?
It’s no secret that the New Orleans Hornets will be selecting Kentucky power forward Anthony Davis with the first overall pick, thus the majority of attention has been directed towards the remaining 59 picks.
This is a rare draft in the sense that it doesn’t have a clear-cut second best player. From all reports we can expect this to be one of the most trade heavy, action packed draft days in recent memory.
The Michael Jordan owned Charlotte Bobcats will have all eyes on them with the second overall pick.
Will they take dynamic Kansas power forward Thomas Robinson, or look to go small with Florida’s shooting guard Bradley Beal?
Could they attempt to trade down the order and opt for the youngest prospect in this years draft, Kentucky small forward Michael Kidd Gilchrist, or former #1 high school recruit Harrison Barnes? The simple fact is nobody knows, and that’s the beauty of this years draft – we can expect twists at every corner.
Some general managers such as Minnesota’s David Kahn have already demanded to be let off the Draft rollercoaster. The Timberwolves got the player movement ball rolling by trading the 18th pick for Houston Rockets small forward Chase Budinger. Others, such as Brooklyn Nets GM Billy King, are moving in the opposite direction and doing everything they can to jump back on.
One general manager who has us all scratching our heads is the Houston Rockets Daryl Morey, who has stockpiled picks 14, 16 and 18. Are the Rockets in love with numerous players in this draft, or are they trying to position themselves to make a bid for disgruntled Orlando Magic superstar Dwight Howard?
In a matter of hours, all will be revealed.
The NBA Draft is known for generating numerous side stories outside of the selections themselves. Will we see someone dethrone Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone for worst suit in Draft history?
Will a prospect opt to hug it out with commissioner David Stern, as opposed to the more formal handshake? Could one of the green room invitees slide down the order and break our hearts like a tearful Rashad Lewis did in 1998? Could a European prospect one up Jan Vessely’s makeout session with his girlfriend upon hearing their name read out?
We can’t predict what will happen, but we can guarantee that there will be fireworks one way or another.
Whether it’s a rumor heating up, a trade being announced or a selection out of left field, we’ll have you covered.
“With the first overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Hornets select…”
Let the fun begin…
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4:53pm
Nick Jungfer said | 4:53pm | Report comment
As a Hornets fan I’m wrapped! Catch wait to see Gordon, Rivers, Anthony Davis and his ferocious monobrow in action!
6:18pm
Scotty Barby said | 6:18pm | Report comment
Exciting times for Hornets fans.
New Orleans absolutely nailed their picks, as did Golden State, Washington and Sacramento.
2:02pm
Scotty Barby said | 2:02pm | Report comment
With the final pick in the draft the Lakers select centre Robert Sacre out of Gonzaga.
That concludes the 2012 NBA Draft.
With zero NBA players switching jerseys, and just three trades of minimal influence taking place, it’s safe to say that this years draft was incredibly underwhelming.
3:57pm
ThelmaWrites said | 3:57pm | Report comment
Great effort, Scotty. Thank you. Will go through the blog tonight, when things are a bit quieter.
4:24pm
Scotty Barby said | 4:24pm | Report comment
No worries, appreciate the feedback.
Turned out to be a bit of a lackluster day considering the mountain of trade rumors circling around earlier in the week.
I’d expect those same rumors to show up again once free agency opens.
1:56pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:56pm | Report comment
Marcus Denham is off to the Spurs at #59.
Knowing the Spurs he’ll probably end up as an All Star and 1st team all NBA candidate.
1:52pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:52pm | Report comment
Minnesota selects Robbie Hummel at #58.
Hummel can’t do anything outside of bury three’s from anywhere.
This is a straight up Adelman pick, the Wolves are adding a buffet of shooters around Rubio and Love.
1:49pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:49pm | Report comment
Brooklyn take Ilkan Karaman out of Turkey at #57.
Yep.
Apparently.
That’s about all I can add.
1:52pm
josmiller said | 1:52pm | Report comment
That kid who reacted with a shrug and then danced was my second favourite thing to the David Stern ear-cup.
1:55pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:55pm | Report comment
I can’t believe I already forgot about the Stern ear-cup, that one has already qualified for legendary .gif status
1:45pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:45pm | Report comment
Without a single NBA player switching uniforms, I think the highlight of this draft has been the Nuggets selecting a guy that you have to take a 3 hour ferry ride to see play.
1:42pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:42pm | Report comment
Dallas select the undersized Darius Johnson-Odom at #55.
1:43pm
josmiller said | 1:43pm | Report comment
He’ll be traded away. Dallas look like they’re going full-on Paul Hogan levels of tax evasion.
1:47pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:47pm | Report comment
The Mavs really crapped the bed with the Zeller trade, they missed Fournier and then ended up with a bunch of guys they don’t need. They get a nice big chunky “F” for their efforts today.
1:39pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:39pm | Report comment
At #54 Philly selects Tornike Shengelia out of Georgia.
The announcers are now walking through these names one syllable at a time. Tornike is actually in the building tonight.
1:32pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:32pm | Report comment
Furkan Aledmir sighting!
The Clippers take Furkan at pick #53.
I now considering this draft to be a rousing success.
1:28pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:28pm | Report comment
Boston take Syracuse’s Kris Joseph at #51, solid pick in this range.
Golden State is really stretching me now, they take Ognjen Kuzmic at #52.
Ok, now I’m officially lost.
1:25pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:25pm | Report comment
Denver selects Izzet Turkyalamz with the 50th pick…
*Googles Izzet Turkyalamz*
1:24pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:24pm | Report comment
The Magic take Kyle O’Quinn at #49.
6’10″ centre out of Norfolk State. He loves turning the ball over and subbing himself out against the coaches wishes.
Out Dwight Howard, in Kyle O’Quinn.
1:22pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:22pm | Report comment
The New York Knicks are on the clock and their fans go wild as if they just traded for the #1 pick.
They take Kostas Papanikolau, the Knicks fans reaction has been a highlight of the draft.
They waited 4 hours to hear a name they can’t pronounce.
I love New York basketball.
1:19pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:19pm | Report comment
The Utah Jazz take Kevin Murphy out of Tennessee Tech at #47.
Murphy can fill it up, he had a 50 point game this year, the only player in division 1 college hoops to do so.
1:13pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:13pm | Report comment
Darius Miller makes it half a dozen for Kentucky.
He’ll be joining UK teammate Anthony Davis in New Orleans.
1:10pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:10pm | Report comment
Missouri’s Kim English is off the Detroit at #44.
English has three point range out to 3/4 court.
1:08pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:08pm | Report comment
TRADE: Sacramento trade Orlando Johnson to Indiana for cash…
I’m glad I was sitting down for that one.
1:39pm
josmiller said | 1:39pm | Report comment
I’m sad I missed that coz I was in a meeting. So sad.
1:07pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:07pm | Report comment
Virginia’s Mike Scott goes to Atlanta at #43.
He’s mature at 24 years of age, but can fill it up on the low block.
I’d expect Scott to make the team and contribute from the get go.
1:05pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:05pm | Report comment
Doron Lamb becomes the 5th Kentucky player selected tonight, he’s off the Milwaukee at #42.
I’d be surprised if he manages to eclipse 5 shot attempts on the year in Milwaukee, with Jennings and Monta Ellis as backcourt buddies.
1:03pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:03pm | Report comment
Brooklyn GM Billy King finally makes an appearances in the NBA Draft, only it’s at pick #41.
Portland selected Tyshawn Taylor, and trades it to the Nets,
as Billy King brushes his shoulder off
1:00pm
Scotty Barby said | 1:00pm | Report comment
Khris Middleton is off to Detroit at #40.
He would have been a first rounder if he came out a year ago, nice value here.
12:55pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:55pm | Report comment
Picks are flying in from all angles now.
Quincy Miller finally hears his name called, that makes back to back Baylor picks and back to back “Quincy” picks.
Miller has lottery level talent, he could be a huge steal for the nuggets at pick #39.
12:54pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:54pm | Report comment
Skinny Rick Ross lookalike Quincy Acy is off to Canada, Toronto take him at pick #37.
He’s a straight up energy guy
12:55pm
josmiller said | 12:55pm | Report comment
Double Quincy!
12:57pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:57pm | Report comment
One of the rare highlights from today’s draft.
We’ve had two trades…
TWO.
T-W-O.
There’s been as many trades as there’s been Quincy’s drafted.
12:53pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:53pm | Report comment
Shooting Guard Orlando Johnson out of the College party Capital UC Santa Barbara will head to Sacramento at pick #36.
12:46pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:46pm | Report comment
Golden State land Draymond Green.
Huge value here, he’ll add some muscle and rebounding ability to the W’s frontline of David Lee and Andrew Bogut.
Nice draft from the Warriors.
12:45pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:45pm | Report comment
Jae Crowder will join Bernard James in Dallas.
Crowder is listed at 6’6″, but is closer to 6’4″. He’s a dwarf version of Charles Barkley.
12:42pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:42pm | Report comment
27 year old Bernard James goes to Dallas at #33.
He’s served 3 tours to Iraq, Afghanistan and Qatar.
Chants of “U.S.A!” from the appreciative crowd.
12:38pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:38pm | Report comment
Tomas Satoransky out of the Czech Republic goes at #32.
Satoransky has nice size at 6’7″, he’ll bring a lot to the Wizards Franchise, such as one of the most broken jump shots in the league.
12:40pm
josmiller said | 12:40pm | Report comment
Apparently him and my favourite Wizard Jan Vesely are good friends and have a rivarly over who the best dunker is. If nothing else their layup line will be super exciting.
12:42pm
Ben said | 12:42pm | Report comment
Washington players fighting over who can make the best fancy move while uncontested? That’ll be new…
12:44pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:44pm | Report comment
Vesely reportedly struggled to adjust with the move to the States, it makes sense to bring in a buddy.
12:51pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:51pm | Report comment
I’d recommend you offer your love to the Warriors.
They’re building a nice nucleus in the Bay Arena.
12:35pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:35pm | Report comment
At this point, I would happily cover the Luxury Tax bill for any teams who are thinking about making a move.
I am that desperate for some trade action.
12:41pm
Mark Cuban said | 12:41pm | Report comment
Deal. Can you please also negotiate the deal for me? I’m willing to give up the 33th and 34th picks to get Dwight Howard. Then I’ll sign D-Will. The bill is all yours.
12:34pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:34pm | Report comment
With the first pick of the 2012 NBA draft (2nd round) the Bobcats take Jeffrey Taylor.
The Bobcats ranked last in offense, and they will continue to rank last in offense with the additions of MKG and Taylor.
Jordan going after high character, defensive guys.
12:30pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:30pm | Report comment
Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver will now take to the podium to announce the 2nd round.
The highlight from here on out will be seeing whether or not we get the usual “Sexy Silver!” chants from the crowd.
12:27pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:27pm | Report comment
The big Nigerian out of Vandy, Festus Ezeli goes to Golden State at #30.
That concludes David Stern’s duties, and the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft
12:23pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:23pm | Report comment
Chicago take Marquis Teague at #29.
He’s raw, but a nice backup to Derrick Rose.
A lock as a top 10 pick if he came out a year later.
12:24pm
josmiller said | 12:24pm | Report comment
He’ll probably see heavy minutes early. Get ready for a trial by fire, young man.
12:28pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:28pm | Report comment
He’ll play behind CJ Watson.
I’d imagine that’s the end of John Lucas in Chicago, he’s a free agent.
12:12pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:12pm | Report comment
Perry Jones lands inside the first round, Oklahoma will select him at pick #28.
This is a low risk high reward move from the Thunder. Another Presti home run?
The jealousy among neutrals grows.
12:14pm
josmiller said | 12:14pm | Report comment
If PJIII matures and his knee doesn’t end up bothering Sam Presti is going to end up looking like a genius.
12:17pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:17pm | Report comment
I argued all year that Perry Jones should have been in this range from the get go.
I’m more concerned about his consistency and love for the game than his injuries, he has the tools and the talent.
It’s 50/50 from here on out, he’s landed in the perfect situation.
Presti would have wet himself when PIII fell in his lap.
12:19pm
josmiller said | 12:19pm | Report comment
I think we may look at this down the road as a blessing in disguise for the guy. He would probably have mentally checked out on a cellar-dweller, but he’s going to realise really quickly that he needs to pull his weight on OKC.
12:22pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:22pm | Report comment
There’s no way he mails it in playing alongside Kevin Durant and his elite work ethic.
KD will keep him focused.
12:10pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:10pm | Report comment
The NBA Champions select Arnett Moultrie out of Mississippi State.
Stern is really copping it from the casual fans as he reads Moultrie’s name out.
This pick has now been traded to Philly
12:07pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:07pm | Report comment
Perry Jones’s agent believes that teams are making a mistake by letting him slide this far.
I am shocked at those comments… Agents don’t have a vested interest at all.
12:07pm
josmiller said | 12:07pm | Report comment
My guess is the Heat take a flier on PJIII here given that really, what do they have to lose.
12:09pm
josmiller said | 12:09pm | Report comment
Invalidated by the heat trading the pick to Philly.
12:11pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:11pm | Report comment
Moultrie can do it all, I like this pick.
Would have preferred him behind Bosh, but I understand the financial logistics involved.
11:56am
Scotty Barby said | 11:56am | Report comment
Indiana go big at pick #27 with Miles Plumlee.
Plumlee measured off the charts at the combine and has all the athletic tools required to be a pro.
Unfortunately he sucks at playing basketball though.
12:06pm
josmiller said | 12:06pm | Report comment
They managed to turn Roy Hibbert into someone more than servicable. Might be able to do something with him.
12:08pm
Scotty Barby said | 12:08pm | Report comment
Plumlee is 24 years old and was projected to be a late 2nd rounder.
Hibbert was a lottery pick, he was always going to be a quality center.
At beast Plumlee is Jeff Foster 2.0
11:54am
Scotty Barby said | 11:54am | Report comment
Jared Sullinger and Perry Jones are showing us exactly why you leave school early.
Both were top 5 locks in last years draft, this year, they are bubble first rounders.
11:48am
Scotty Barby said | 11:48am | Report comment
John Jenkins is off to the Atlanta Hawks at pick #23, Jenkins has range from all areas of the court.
Pick 24 will see Jared Cunningham out of Oregon State head out to Dallas. The Mavs tried to flip this pick once Fournier was off the board, they were looking to stash some talent overseas.
Memphis will select Huskey Tony Wroten at #25.
11:44am
Scotty Barby said | 11:44am | Report comment
Even Fab Melo’s highlight reel was embarrassing, if anything he’ll block some shots and fill the lane.
11:41am
Scotty Barby said | 11:41am | Report comment
Does anybody know what Houston are doing?
Patrick Patterson, Marcus Morris, Luis Scola, Royce White and Terrence Jones.
That’s a lot of power forwards…
With Dalembert traded to Milwaukee and Marcus Camby a free agent, Houston have a huge hole at center.
11:36am
Scotty Barby said | 11:36am | Report comment
Boston send their combined IQ into the negatives with the selection of Fab Melo at #22.
The 7 foot Melo was suspended from the NCAA tournament for bad grades.
11:40am
josmiller said | 11:40am | Report comment
a) The guy can’t speak English
b) If there’s anyone who can make Fab play the game properly it’s Kevin “Death Stare” Garnett.
Fab’s strikes me as one of those “Right system, right teammates” guy. I think Boston fits that mould.
11:42am
Scotty Barby said | 11:42am | Report comment
Melo strikes me as a guy who will be disinterested from the get go and out of the league in 3 years.
11:45am
josmiller said | 11:45am | Report comment
That’s why I like him in Boston. KG be on him from Day 1 and he’ll either be gone by day 2 or shape up.
1st scenario is highly likely, but I’m one of those people who likes to see the best in others.
11:33am
Scotty Barby said | 11:33am | Report comment
Jared Sullinger and his bad back are heading to Boston at pick #21.
Relief for Sullinger, who was bookmarked as a lottery pick all year until an injury red flag saw his draft stock plummet.
I love this pick, huge value here.
11:37am
josmiller said | 11:37am | Report comment
I see a bit of poor man’s David West in Sullinger. Someone who can manufacture points is something the Cs definitely need.
Andy Katz didn’t say “Bulging Dick” again. I’m disappointed coz I missed it the first time.
11:29am
Scotty Barby said | 11:29am | Report comment
Our first International pick!
Frenchman Evan Fournier goes to the Nuggets at pick #20.
Fournier is a 6’7″ shooting guard who can’t shoot, he has ability getting to the rim though.
11:27am
Scotty Barby said | 11:27am | Report comment
This draft is has been all over the place, teams look to be drafting best player available and ignoring need.
I blame Michael Jordan for taking Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at #2 and throwing off the entire draft.
11:22am
Scotty Barby said | 11:22am | Report comment
Orlando selects Bonnies forward Andrew Nicholson at #19.
There goes my sleeper pick.
That won’t make Dwight stay, but it’s a nice pick regardless.
11:19am
Scotty Barby said | 11:19am | Report comment
Houston selects another forward in Terrence Jones at #18.
Morey is stockpiling frontcourt help for a team loaded with frontcourt help.
This makes sense.
11:21am
josmiller said | 11:21am | Report comment
Not only that, but he drafted someone whose basically a raw Luis Scola with less hair.
11:23am
Scotty Barby said | 11:23am | Report comment
How good does that Chase Budinger trade look for the TWolves?
People get too caught up in the “home-run” element of a draft pick.
Budinger has more value than anyone left on the board at #18, at least in terms of their needs.
11:27am
josmiller said | 11:27am | Report comment
Kahn…looking…smart?
Wow.
11:17am
Scotty Barby said | 11:17am | Report comment
Tyler Zeller just spoke about learning from Dirk for 5 minutes.
That was awkward, he’ll be in Cleveland.
11:14am
Scotty Barby said | 11:14am | Report comment
TRADE: The Dallas Mavericks will send Tyler Zeller to the Cavs for the 24th, 33rd, and 34th picks
11:12am
Scotty Barby said | 11:12am | Report comment
Reports that the Mavericks pick #17 will go to the Cavs.
Dallas selects UNC’s Tyler Zeller, saving us from countless awkward closeups.
Zeller was the final prospect left in the green room.
11:11am
josmiller said | 11:11am | Report comment
TRADE TRADE TRADE TRADE
11:12am
josmiller said | 11:12am | Report comment
Zeller will be going to Cleveland after a trade apparently.
11:13am
Scotty Barby said | 11:13am | Report comment
Word is it’s just a straight up cost cutting trade for cash…
11:08am
Scotty Barby said | 11:08am | Report comment
Houston select Royce White at #17.
I’m hoping Chris Broussard makes an airplane joke so Royce knocks him out (he has a fear of flying).
We’re now up to the 435th mention of “Wingspan”.
11:06am
josmiller said | 11:06am | Report comment
Apparently Royce White to the Rockets here. That’s an interesting surprise.
11:08am
josmiller said | 11:08am | Report comment
Apparently the Rockets might be trying to force the Danny Ainge’s hand to trade them both their picks to get Royce back.
11:10am
Scotty Barby said | 11:10am | Report comment
Power move from Daryl Morey, who has now stockpiled the Rockets roster with 31 forwards.
He’s the David Kahn of drafting forwards.
11:05am
Scotty Barby said | 11:05am | Report comment
Philly select freshman Maurice Harkles at #15.
Harkless has a lot of skill, does a little bit of everything and has a boatload of potential.
I like this pick.
11:04am
Andy Jakson said | 11:04am | Report comment
sully going to okc at 28, would be a dream draft!!!!!
11:03am
Scotty Barby said | 11:03am | Report comment
A pair of Tar Heels go back to back, John Henson is heading to Milwaukee at #14
10:48am
Scotty Barby said | 10:48am | Report comment
Phoenix take UNC Point Guard Kendall Marshall at #13.
This surely signals the end of the Steve Nash era?
10:51am
josmiller said | 10:51am | Report comment
I’m not sure whether to read it as insurance for Steve Nash leaving or resignation to that fact.
10:48am
Scotty Barby said | 10:48am | Report comment
A dozen picks in the books, and zero trades.
The new CBA looks to have scared teams away.
10:42am
Scotty Barby said | 10:42am | Report comment
Jeremy Lamb goes to Houston at #12.
I’m assuming trade here, with Kevin Martin and Courtney Lee on the squad.
10:40am
josmiller said | 10:40am | Report comment
Talk is Jeremy Lamb is going to the Rockets. The perennially tradable Kevin Martin is getting tradable-r by the second.
10:43am
Scotty Barby said | 10:43am | Report comment
I don’t understand the Houston and Toronto picks from a needs perspective.
10:38am
Scotty Barby said | 10:38am | Report comment
I’m surprised that Meyers Leonard didn’t blow out a knee walking to the podium.
The Blazers big man injury curse just found a new target.
10:36am
Scotty Barby said | 10:36am | Report comment
The Blazers take Meyers Leonard at #11.
Checkered shirts have been a lucky charm tonight.
Leonard will take time, but he’s a giant at 7’1″.
It’s going to be raining bigs for the next handful of selections
10:31am
Scotty Barby said | 10:31am | Report comment
Rivers is also the leader in the clubhouse for the “best dressed” award.
10:32am
josmiller said | 10:32am | Report comment
I like that shirt. Lillard’s still at the top for me.
10:33am
Scotty Barby said | 10:33am | Report comment
Lillard went the two-colored Wes Johnson route, I approve.
10:29am
Scotty Barby said | 10:29am | Report comment
The Hornets select Austin Rivers at #10.
Great pick, Rivers has the belief and the confidence to succeed.
Rivers, Gordon and Davis.
New Orleans fans should be over the moon, A+ draft for them.
10:28am
Scotty Barby said | 10:28am | Report comment
I’d love to see Rivers go to the Hornets here, Rivers and Davis would give New Orleans the #1 and #2 ranked high school players from the class of 2011.
10:29am
josmiller said | 10:29am | Report comment
There it is!
10:30am
Scotty Barby said | 10:30am | Report comment
New Orleans have drafted perfectly, I love the Rivers pick.
10:24am
Scotty Barby said | 10:24am | Report comment
Andre Drummond goes to the Pistons at #9.
Eastern Conference GM’s just collectively crapped their pants at the thought of a Monroe/Drummond frontcourt.
Drummond is the most impressive athlete in this draft, hopefully he can put it all together.
10:20am
josmiller said | 10:20am | Report comment
Apparently Dre Drummond will go to Detroit at 9. The Rockets won’t get their man.
10:21am
Scotty Barby said | 10:21am | Report comment
Morey’s gamble hasn’t paid off at all…
Detroit couldn’t be in a better spot, Drummond and Monroe.
That’s one helluva future frontcourt right there.
10:24am
josmiller said | 10:24am | Report comment
My Detroit interest just went up.
10:19am
Scotty Barby said | 10:19am | Report comment
I can’t wait to see how the Raptors blow next years lottery pick.
They’ll be here again.
10:18am
Scotty Barby said | 10:18am | Report comment
Toronto select Terrence Ross at #7…
There it is! CURVEBALL!
Terrence Ross joins DeMar Derozen as the starting shooting guard for the Raptors, wait, what?
Is GM Bryan Colangelo drunk?
10:12am
Scotty Barby said | 10:12am | Report comment
Barnes goes to the Warriors at #7.
Golden State’s exceptional tanking job pays dividends, they get their guy.
10:09am
Scotty Barby said | 10:09am | Report comment
Rumors that the Warriors will take Harrison Barnes at #7.
Curry – Thompson – Barnes – Lee – Bogut.
That’s a nicely balanced core, assuming Golden State are fans of logic.
10:12am
josmiller said | 10:12am | Report comment
They did the logical thing! Holy crap.
10:13am
Scotty Barby said | 10:13am | Report comment
This draft is the complete opposite of everything I expected, a competent NBA?
What the hell?
10:06am
Scotty Barby said | 10:06am | Report comment
Damian Lillard goes to Portland at #6.
He fills a need at PG, and will start from the get go.
10:10am
josmiller said | 10:10am | Report comment
Are you wetting yourself over these advanced PPP stats?
10:11am
Scotty Barby said | 10:11am | Report comment
I won’t lie, I pouted when they cut back to the regular viewing.
10:04am
Scotty Barby said | 10:04am | Report comment
The biggest shock from the draft thus far?
No trades!
I didn’t see this coming.
10:02am
Scotty Barby said | 10:02am | Report comment
Sacramento will form the latest pair of twin towers in the league.
Headcase twin towers, but twin towers nonetheless.
Robinson in tears during his interview, he’s taken the hardest road possible to become a pro.
You have to love this kids passion. Heartwarming stuff.
10:05am
josmiller said | 10:05am | Report comment
He’s one of my favourite people in the draft. Carries himself the way he plays. Tough, relentless. Obviously a mature guy, had no idea about that personal stuff. What a journey.
10:07am
Scotty Barby said | 10:07am | Report comment
He’s a lock to succeed, he’ll do everything necessary to become a quality pro.
I love this pick.
10:00am
Scotty Barby said | 10:00am | Report comment
Sacramento select Thomas Robinson at #5, falling in line with my mock draft.
I’m allowed to boast at least once.
This is the steal of the draft, great pick.
9:58am
Scotty Barby said | 9:58am | Report comment
That’s the second year in a row that the Cavs have made tentative selections at #4.
Tristian Thompson last year, Waiters this year.
9:55am
Scotty Barby said | 9:55am | Report comment
The Cavs just went backwards in my book.
That was a reach, and a curveball way out of left field.
Never change Cleveland, never change.
9:54am
Scotty Barby said | 9:54am | Report comment
Cleveland select Waiters at #4.
This draft has officially been turned upside down!
9:56am
josmiller said | 9:56am | Report comment
Gotta be Robinson at #5 now.
9:48am
Scotty Barby said | 9:48am | Report comment
The Wizards select Bradley Beal at #3, this was a lock.
They would be ecstatic, Beal was the #1 prospect on their big board.
Wall and Beal now form a must watch backcourt, they’ll be league pass darlings and a fringe playoff team next season
9:46am
Scotty Barby said | 9:46am | Report comment
MKG mopes his way up to the podium, he looks disappointed.
The Bobcats problems were all on the offensive end, with the addition of Kidd-Gilchrist their problems are now still all on the offensive end.
9:43am
Scotty Barby said | 9:43am | Report comment
The Bobcats select Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with the #2 overall pick.
Wow!
Robinson and Beal slide down the order
9:45am
josmiller said | 9:45am | Report comment
No way Washington passes on Beal here then. I’ll be stunned if they take anyone else.
9:47am
Scotty Barby said | 9:47am | Report comment
Cleveland look as though they’ll be stuck with Barnes.
This just got interesting.
9:42am
Scotty Barby said | 9:42am | Report comment
For those playing a drinking game, that is three shots for you…
Wingspan was mentioned 3 times in the space of 14 seconds.
9:40am
Scotty Barby said | 9:40am | Report comment
With the obvious pick out of the way, now the NBA draft really starts.
Who do the Bobcats select? Beal, Robinson? MKG?
9:38am
Scotty Barby said | 9:38am | Report comment
The Hornets shock nobody by selecting Anthony Davis with the #1 overall pick.
And we’re off and running in the “Long and Athletic” stakes!
9:37am
josmiller said | 9:37am | Report comment
http://pic.twitter.com/bsk3fBnu
9:39am
Scotty Barby said | 9:39am | Report comment
Stern has already made this the greatest draft of all time
9:39am
josmiller said | 9:39am | Report comment
Hollywood Hulk Stern. I feel like I screencapped that perfectly.
9:37am
Scotty Barby said | 9:37am | Report comment
Teams will have 5 minutes to make each selection, which means plenty of down time between picks.
The NBA maintain their status as the leader of toilet break friendly Drafts.
9:33am
Scotty Barby said | 9:33am | Report comment
Commissioner Stern walks out to a shower of boo’s.
“Thank you for that warm welcome”
You’ve just gotta love the commissioners dry humor
9:33am
josmiller said | 9:33am | Report comment
It’s not like he let their home town team leave for Brooklyn or anything..
9:29am
Scotty Barby said | 9:29am | Report comment
Andy Katz gets us off to a Freudian slip flyer by stating that Jared Sullinger has a “Bulging Dick”.
Why that’s caused his stock to fall, I don’t know…
Katz clearly hasn’t slept in 4 days.
9:23am
Scotty Barby said | 9:23am | Report comment
The over/under for the number of times ESPN analyst Jay Bilas uses the terms “Long”, “Length”, “Athletic” and “Tremendous upside potential” is at 783
9:22am
josmiller said | 9:22am | Report comment
The Cavs are seemingly trying everything to leap ahead of the Wizards to get Beal. Latest talk is the cats #2 and #31 for the Cavs #4, #24 and #33.
9:25am
Scotty Barby said | 9:25am | Report comment
I can’t believe this deal hasn’t happened yet, it makes perfect sense for both teams.
MJ will likely butcher the pick regardless, I can’t wait to see the Bobcats select Moe Harkles in the top 5.
9:27am
josmiller said | 9:27am | Report comment
The Cats haven’t shown that big of an interest in Beal and the Cavs are completely wet for him. Anyone at #4 will help the Cats about as much as anyone they can get at #2. And as you said, they’ll stuff the pick up anyway so why not do the deal.
9:22am
Scotty Barby said | 9:22am | Report comment
Anthony Davis when asked about copyrighting his Unibrow.
“I love money, who doesn’t love money?”
That’s what you want to hear from the #1 pick, motivation via the way of money
8:54am
Scotty Barby said | 8:54am | Report comment
Good morning all, we’re off to a slow start with little action on the rumor mill front.
The latest word is that Boston are trying to move up to take Austin Rivers.
It’s rare that we see a father/son combination at the pro level, personally as a non-Boston fan I’d welcome the drama.