Bulls select Derrick Rose
(via assets.espn.go.com)
John Paxson, almost immediately, ruins awesome moment by saying Rose will have to 'earn' his way.
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Nah
even Pax-speak couldn’t ruin this one. This is just sweet.
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on
Jun 26, 2008 7:50 PM CDT
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I was being a bit dramatic
of course he didn’t ruin it. It’s such a great day :-D
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on
Jun 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT
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Don't worry Matt
I thought something similar when I heard Pax’s comment!
But yeah…this is a “happy happy joy joy!” day, no question!
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by Jivas on
Jun 26, 2008 8:26 PM CDT
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Derrick Rose chat on espn.com now
Hernan (FL): Hi, Derrick. Which one of your new bulls teammate do you look more forward to practice with?
Derrick Rose: Tyrus Thomas. He’s used to playing the typ of game tha tI play – the uptempo game.
by DangerMouse on
Jun 26, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
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All I can say is
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
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by Jivas on
Jun 26, 2008 8:27 PM CDT
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Classic Pax. What do you expect, though? Ha!
When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer
by Illini15 on
Jun 26, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
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Rose
BTizzle (AZ): Rose, do you think there will be some competitiion between you and Kirk?
Derrick Rose: I don’t think so.
hahaha
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Jun 26, 2008 7:57 PM CDT
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Taken from espn.com's draft coverage
http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/nbadraft/draftCast/index
Hernan (FL): Hi, Derrick. Which one of your new bulls teammate do you look more forward to practice with?
Derrick Rose: Tyrus Thomas. He’s used to playing the typ of game tha tI play – the uptempo game.
Gavin (San Diego): Derrick, huge fan…what strenghts for bulls and areas you can still improve?
Derrick Rose: Defensively, we can get better at. Of course, offensively.
gmoney (New Jersey): Rose how does it feel to be put into the role of revivng a storied franchise like Chicago?
Derrick Rose: I’m put in a perfect situation so that when it does happen, the biggest thing is just getting into the city.
christian (New York): hey derrick, who are you looking foward to guard in the NBA.
Derrick Rose: All of them, becuase I’m going to have to guard them.
Derrick Rose: I love all the fans. I hope you keep on supporting me.
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
by snley on
Jun 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT
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Sorry, not sure what happened w/ the blockquotes, everything's from the chat
We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan
by snley on
Jun 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT
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So, to recap
The Bulls can get better defensively. And offensively.
Alrighty then.
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by Jivas on
Jun 26, 2008 8:28 PM CDT
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yeah LOL
whenever I hear Pax Speak i try to tune it out
"There is no 'i' in team, but there is in win."
--23
by Orlando Woolridge on
Jun 26, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
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We can translate it into normal speech
“He’s obviously going to have to earn his playing time.”
Translation:
“I like him better than our current players, but don’t want to get too excited, and hitch my fate as GM to his fate as PG. “
"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente
by cubbybear on
Jun 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT
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Derrick Rose is an interesting guy...
Is it me or does he not have much going on upstairs? I know Beasley has looney tunes, but Rose just has static.
by NPR1998 on
Jun 26, 2008 8:06 PM CDT
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It's just you.
He’s obviously a quiet guy. and seems somewhat unsure in front of the camera. W/ time, he’ll be fine.
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 8:07 PM CDT
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I wonder what he says to his teammates
Is he any kind of leader, or is he like that with them?
by Sports2 on
Jun 26, 2008 8:10 PM CDT
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Everyone said he was a leader.
He did say he’s worked on being more vocal. I don’t think he’ll be a vocal leader right off the bat. Hopefully, that’s the biggest thing VdN works w/ him.
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Jun 26, 2008 8:14 PM CDT
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Yeah and it's not like can be this swashbuckling leader right off the bat
The guy’s a rookie on a team of mostly hardworking guys. It shouldn’t take huge motivational speeches to get them going in the right direction again. As long as Del Negro reminds him that he was the 1st pick and should assert himself as one on the court, he’ll be fine.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 9:01 PM CDT
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We hired a basketball player
not an inspirational speaker. He is 19. He will learn how to be more comfortable with the press and have some things ready to pull out and say. If that is all he ever does in that area I don’t care. His basketball is all I care about. It isn’t like any of the questions these players get inspire high IQ answers anyway.
Everything I post is speculation. I have no insider information nor ideas deemed concrete enough by those who are self-elected to regulate post content.
by cranscape on
Jun 26, 2008 8:11 PM CDT
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Rose will have to 'earn' his way.
Moronick Statement, as usual.
Is it really hard to not say much?
by exult463 on
Jun 26, 2008 8:13 PM CDT
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I don't like anyone left in the draft.
slim pickings
by DangerMouse on
Jun 26, 2008 8:15 PM CDT
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I really like Darrell Arthur
Maybe not for the Bulls, but I like him quite a bit as a player.
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by Jivas on
Jun 26, 2008 8:33 PM CDT
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Back up scoring PF making Gooden totally expendable?
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 8:36 PM CDT
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IMO, you really can't go with *all* kids
While I may think that Arthur will be as good as Gooden in three years, there’s no way I’d want Arthur as a 3rd or 4th big behind Noah and Thomas. I’d prefer a Joe Smith-type to help develop the team by pushing them towards victories, and someone whose development won’t be stunted by playing limited and inconsistent minutes.
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by Jivas on
Jun 26, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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I think what bugs me most about Pax's comments
Is that it gives him an excuse to not fix the roster by the start of this season. I mean – that’s ridiculous. If we start the season with this backcourt, I’m going to be pissed, even with this being happy happy joy joy time.
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by Jivas on
Jun 26, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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That's what worries me
We need to make a move even if it’s just shipping off Gooden/Hughes.
We need to do something
by Edicus2288i on
Jun 26, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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sweet dreams are made of these
"There is no 'i' in team, but there is in win."
--23
by Orlando Woolridge on
Jun 26, 2008 8:59 PM CDT
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what is wrong with Arthur?
"There is no 'i' in team, but there is in win."
--23
by Orlando Woolridge on
Jun 26, 2008 8:57 PM CDT
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Bucher just reported
he has a previously undisclosed kidney problem.
He refused to do blood work for teams tht had him in for a look.
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
by alec on
Jun 26, 2008 9:01 PM CDT
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and there you have it
"There is no 'i' in team, but there is in win."
--23
by Orlando Woolridge on
Jun 26, 2008 9:03 PM CDT
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That's a huge pick-up for the 27th pick
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:10 PM CDT
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As long as they don't have to
hook him up for dialysis at half-time.
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
by alec on
Jun 26, 2008 9:20 PM CDT
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That's mean. Let me take that back.
He seems like a great kid. And his mom was the best mom interview of the night.
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
by alec on
Jun 26, 2008 9:21 PM CDT
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Reporting....
Batum for Arthur switching teams.
And picks or something.
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:31 PM CDT
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No. Someone on the ESPN chat. But Draft Express is hearing something is going on.
That Portland is getting Batum.
Admittedly, neither is very reliable, but it makes sense.
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:35 PM CDT
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I hope Paxson and Vinny Del Epithet don't make Rose's minutes a source of
consternation and frustration all year.
That is one of the two things that can turn a joyous season into a long, miserable one.
The other is that Beasley (or Mayo) thrives and Rose struggles. The second guessing would be intolerable.
I cannot WAIT to see Rose in the UC. I haven’t been this excited in a decade.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!
by 1958ChiTown on
Jun 26, 2008 9:25 PM CDT
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agreed dude
on both points
haven’t been this excited in A DECADE
and if they fuck up his minutes it won’t be a good scene around here.
"There is no 'i' in team, but there is in win."
--23
by Orlando Woolridge on
Jun 26, 2008 9:28 PM CDT
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P.S. I don't care what Hinrich/Gordon have done or earned. Similarly, I don't care
whether the team plays better with them on the court during Rose’s first season. I don’t care.
You spent the NUMBER ONE PICK IN THE NBA DRAFT on this player. That makes him the future of the franchise. Start him. Play him. Play him more. Keep him in at the end of the game. Minutes mean development.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!
by 1958ChiTown on
Jun 26, 2008 9:28 PM CDT
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DJ White (Pistons)
strong guy, were are our beastly guys on the Bulls?
by exult463 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:25 PM CDT
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DeAndre Jordan could slip
Nathan Jawai, Richard Hendrix
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 9:31 PM CDT
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i thought Jordan was going number 3?
"There is no 'i' in team, but there is in win."
--23
by Orlando Woolridge on
Jun 26, 2008 9:35 PM CDT
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Chalmers, CDR and Jordan all into the second round.
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:32 PM CDT
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Naturally the Bulls pick 9th now
Miami could get CDR?
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 9:33 PM CDT
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Actually nvm they don't pick early enough
Seattle can draft him, Minnesota can draft DeAndre Jordan.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 9:33 PM CDT
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They're saying Seattle gets DJ White and Detroit that 32 pick
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:35 PM CDT
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That's more than a little crazy
One part says no way they all slip to 39 and Pax really ought to look at moving up, because any of them are a steal in the 2nd. On the other hand, they just keep slipping, and I’ve been thinking that for about 7 picks now.
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:34 PM CDT
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WOW
Great names on the second round… Who will the bulls take?
Please Pax!!! Can you trade Hughes???
by bull83 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:33 PM CDT
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What about Bill Walker?
I wouldn’t mind taking a chance on him in the 2nd round. He’d have been picked a lot higher if he could have gone pro out of high school two years ago. The injuries have killed his value, but the 2nd round is the time to take a gamble on someone.
by Big D on
Jun 26, 2008 9:35 PM CDT
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I'd take Douglas-Roberts over him.
I don’t see any way CDR lasts.
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:40 PM CDT
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lol the Knicks fans are booing Larry Brown
This I approve of.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 9:44 PM CDT
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I really see nothing wrong
In trading a couple pieces like our 2 future second rounders for Jordan
by Option27 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:45 PM CDT
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Supposedly, this Dorsey/Portland pick is for Houston, right?
Batum for Arthur/Dorsey
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:46 PM CDT
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If CDR is available, I'll shit a brick if he's not picked.
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:46 PM CDT
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I don't know which team could use him before the Bulls
But, if Jordan is there I say we pick him. Imagine Jordan and Tyrus with Rose.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 9:48 PM CDT
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I just don't see Paxson taking that kind of guy.
So many work issues. So many questions. Not over someone like CDR.
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:49 PM CDT
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Guard rotation
Rose, Kirk, BG, Hughes, Thabo, CDR?
by Ozzie Montana on
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If Kirk or Ben goes plus Noc
it’s fine. Thabo can play 3 and Hughes can sit.
formerly sbulls
by Scotter on
Jun 26, 2008 9:51 PM CDT
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Kirk and Hughes don't exist for the future of this team.
This team is building for three years and further out. You think a 30 year old Hinrich or 32 year old Hughes really factor into that? And if CD-R is better than Thabo (he’s younger, too) then that makes Thabo expendable.
A rotation of Rose, BG and CDR three years from now? Yeah, I dig that.
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:52 PM CDT
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I would love that rotation
Move Thabo full time to SF when Nocioni gets traded
by Ozzie Montana on
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deandre jordan...
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious."
by bulls*hit on
Jun 26, 2008 9:48 PM CDT
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LOL...nice!
"Me like to shoot much" - Andres Nocioni
by BNeL21 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:50 PM CDT
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I can't believe the T'Wolves would take him over Jordan.
Two guards? Chalmers and Mayo and Jefferson? I guess that’s something to build off of.
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:50 PM CDT
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Yeah and Foye and McCants
And Telfair…..
McHale is an idiot.
by Ozzie Montana on
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Im so surprised
Jordan was supposed to go in the top 20
by TRiCioNeRo on
Jun 26, 2008 9:50 PM CDT
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CDR and Jordan
As long as they’re still there . . . mmmm
by Option27 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:50 PM CDT
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Bye Bye Jordan
we’ve already had enough Jordan anyway.
the name’s retired.
"There is no 'i' in team, but there is in win."
--23
by Orlando Woolridge on
Jun 26, 2008 9:52 PM CDT
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Bulls could really be a draft night winner
if they jump up for CDR here.
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
by alec on
Jun 26, 2008 9:53 PM CDT
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Guys, maybe you liked him, but there was no way Paxson was taking Jordan.
He probably didn’t research him because of where he was projected to go, and you have to research a guy w/ that many questions.
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Jun 26, 2008 9:53 PM CDT
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He will suck on the Clippers
So if we get CDR or Jawai I’ll be happy.
Plus Hendrix is still there as a last ditch optoin.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 9:55 PM CDT
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Maybe the Bulls could still swing a trade for Jordan
CDR would be nice but another G?
I doubt Pax would do it
by Option27 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:54 PM CDT
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As tyger pointed out
Assume Kirk and Hughes are not part of the rotation.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 9:55 PM CDT
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throw in Noc
approximately 30 million seating on the bench? Not good contract signing by Pax.
by exult463 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:59 PM CDT
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Oh yes! he implicitly signed Hughes
via Ben Wallace.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:00 PM CDT
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Why? Who is so good that is part of the future?
Can you guys not see beyond the next year?
Kirk is too expensive to stay a backup for longer than one year. Hughes is gone. Thabo is a SG/SF.
That leaves a PG, a SG and a SG/SF. Adding another SG/SF isn’t killing things.
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Jun 26, 2008 9:56 PM CDT
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WE NEED A BIG GUY NOT ANOTHER GUARD
C’mom guys!!!
Please Pax!!! Can you trade Hughes???
by bull83 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:55 PM CDT
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no reason at all to take cdr
Too many guards as it is.
by CubsClapp on
Jun 26, 2008 9:55 PM CDT
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We can not draft another guard
I don’t care if CDR is there or not.
It doesn’t matter who we take now, they’re not going to make the team anyway
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This would also be a good place
for a intl player.
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
by alec on
Jun 26, 2008 9:55 PM CDT
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Good we need another white hustle player
=)
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financially it's a good place
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
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Jun 26, 2008 9:57 PM CDT
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Since when has a hustle player
ever been an European?
formerly sbulls
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I say pick Hendrix
He is ready
Please Pax!!! Can you trade Hughes???
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Hendrix would be a good pick too
Him or Walker.
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The ultimate Skiles player
He’s going to be amazing on defense.
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Gordons no guarantee
Hinrich should be moved it would be the worst thing to bench Rose.
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Wow
CDR is still around and one pick to go
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Ante Tomic
is going to be the pick watch
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Michael Jordan continue screwing up
Draft this Turkish cat.
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Bill Walker!!!
"Me like to shoot much" - Andres Nocioni
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Jun 26, 2008 10:01 PM CDT
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Charlotte taking CDR???
How does CDR fall below Weaver? WTF? This is worse than Arthur right now.
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If we take CDR
we did to punch Paxson. WE HAVE TOO MANY GUARDS!!!
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WE NEED A BIG GUY
Please Pax!!! Can you trade Hughes???
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I'm a big weaver fan
he can play point, has size, and played for good college teams. he was better than CDR
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Weems?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious."
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Weems is a good pick
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
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Jun 26, 2008 10:03 PM CDT
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lol
Please Pax!!! Can you trade Hughes???
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I don't get it
If we’re going to get another guy around that height, why not get CDR?
and why hasn’t CDR been taken yet?
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Jun 26, 2008 10:04 PM CDT
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I'm pissed
If you’re gonna take a G, you had a great one in CDR
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Weems is a good athlete.
Him and Tyrus can have their mini dunk-offs
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Jun 26, 2008 10:03 PM CDT
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Interesting
"Me like to shoot much" - Andres Nocioni
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PAXSON QUIT NOW YOU IDIOT
CDR for the taking, ??????????!
?!
?
!?!?
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Jun 26, 2008 10:04 PM CDT
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hahaha
c’mon most of you guys have even seen him play
by DangerMouse on
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I've seen CDR play
Fucking bullshit.
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The Nets are gonna be bad.
Harris, CDR, Lopez
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They're classifying him as a F? A little on the short side, no?
I’m not familiar with him at all, I confess.
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
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CDRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious."
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Ah, now I get the CDR love...
You can’t teach a guard height…
--Torch
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Jun 26, 2008 10:05 PM CDT
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Wow.
I did NOT see that one coming.
Other than the possibility of a sitcom named “Sonny and the Pooh”, I’m not sure where this gets us.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:05 PM CDT
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LLLLLLOOOOLLLLLLLLLLL
I can’t stop laughing…
First, we don’t draft a big guy, because we need one
Second, we let CDR go to new jersey to get this weems
FUCK YOU PAX!!!
Please Pax!!! Can you trade Hughes???
by bull83 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:05 PM CDT
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Wow a 6'7 slasher who can run the fast break
Yeah we don’t need that
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Hmmm, they're saying Chalmers is going to Miami
so if true, Riley got his defensive guard that can share ball handling.
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
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Definitely a good pick up. Even if Wade ends up leaving...
...Chalmers and Beasley is nice to build off of.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:08 PM CDT
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They're going to be right back in it next year.
Especially if they can get something better at C. That team is going to be a huge improvement over this season’s fill-in D Leaguers. (Who I do recall beating us…)
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:11 PM CDT
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Paxson just go away
You don’t deserve Rose.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 10:07 PM CDT
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Im glad we didnt get CDR cuz we have Thabo
but we really needed a big guy like that Jawaii guy.
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Thabo could play SF
They are interchangeable.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 10:07 PM CDT
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I'd wish we didn't get Rose cuz we have Kirk
wha?
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Jun 26, 2008 10:08 PM CDT
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If we weren't going to get CDR
then we shouldn’t have drafted another guard at all
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WTF is Pax doing
If we’re gonna draft a guard then we should have took CDR.
But we should have fucking taken a big man.
Seriously I have no idea wtf Pax is doing
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Sonny Weems closed out his college career on the highest note possible, putting together an excellent NCAA tournament leading 9th seeded Arkansas to the second round, where they were blown out by North Carolina. It probably won’t be the 8-20, 22 point game he finished up with against UNC, but rather his game-changing performance in the first round against 8th seeded Indiana (31 points, 12-14 FG) that raised quite a few eyebrows from the many scouts in attendance. In hindsight, this weekend will probably end up looked at as being just what the doctor ordered in terms of kick-starting the pre-draft process into high gear for him.
In terms of physical attributes, Weems grades out very well at the shooting guard position, showing excellent size at 6-6, a solid frame, a good wingspan, and very nice athletic ability. He is very agile, fluid and quick off his feet, and even explosive in some instances, fitting the bill and then some for an NBA wing player.
Most of Weems’ offense comes off his jump-shot, where he is at his best coming off screens and elevating from mid-range distances. He sets his feet quickly, and has a high release point on his jumper, adding in a slight fade-away that makes it pretty difficult to guard. He can put the ball on the floor once or twice and pull-up off the dribble semi-well, creating very nice separation from his defender in the process, a testament to his athletic ability. His shooting mechanics are not consistent and he has a few fundamental flaws that hinder him from being much more effective from long range, but his good touch and solid overall scoring instincts allow him to get by with what he has at the current level of competition he plays at.
Weems’ jumper loses accuracy when he’s unable to fully set his feet before he releases it. He has plenty of wasted motion, starting off with the fact that he brings the ball down before bringing it back up, and then cocks it behind his head for good measure, which doesn’t allow him to get it off as quickly as he should. He seems to kick his feet out unnecessarily after elevating off the ground, fading away for no particular reason, which hurts his percentages as well. In the tape we saw, he looked infinitely better with his jump-shot when he made a conscious effort not to fade away and came down on two feet, something he should certainly work on to maximize his potential as a shooter.
As a slasher, Weems is strong and athletic enough to get to the rim off one or two dribbles and will generally finish well once he gets there, but he’s not crafty enough to consistently create his own shot even at the college level. His ball-handling skills are poor, as he’s unable to change directions in traffic or execute any real advanced moves against opposition. He doesn’t like finishing with his left hand, gets to the free throw line only about twice a game, and also lacks polish on his mid-range jumper.
Defensively, Weems is extremely poor, clearly lacking awareness and fundamentals, not getting in any type of real stance, getting lost within his team’s scheme on a regular basis, and often resorting to just gambling for steals and chasing after the ball instead of rotating and playing sound defense. He has all the tools to be extremely effective in this area, so it’s a bit surprising why he can’t translate them into success on this end of the floor. His junior college roots likely have a lot to do with it.
Weems is a team player, though, not being selfish in the least bit, and looking more than willing to give up the ball within his team’s offense. He executes their sets crisply and seems to have pretty good court vision, particularly in terms of making post-entry passes.
All in all, Weems still seems to have nice upside despite being finished with his college career, and could emerge as a viable NBA player down the road if he’s willing to work on his very obvious, but very correctable flaws. Becoming a consistent shooter and a reliable perimeter defender should be his first priorities, but he’s a guy to keep an eye out for, even if he doesn’t make it in the first go-around. He has a chance to make a strong impression in a few weeks at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, where he should be one of the more interesting player for NBA teams to take a look at. We should keep in mind that he’s still only 21 years old.
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Great
An offensive version of Thabo.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 10:09 PM CDT
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Dude, he's wicked athletic with a sick offensive game. I don't mind the pick at all, even though I wanted CDR.
I watched tons of SEC basketball and loved him all last year.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:10 PM CDT
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I only saw his 2 tourny games
and he looked like the best player on the floor.
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
by alec on
Jun 26, 2008 10:12 PM CDT
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I went to Kentucky for college and I also follow SEC
He had 26 points in Kentucky to keep them in the game scoring 22 in the second half, against Indiana in the NCAA tourney he scored 31 points. He looks like a player.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z64oJTF0Au8&eurl=http://www.nbadraft.net/admincp/profiles/sonnyweems.html
Looks like Pax is planning on unloading some guards, and finally having some size in the backcourt.
by boerwinkle on
Jun 26, 2008 10:27 PM CDT
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He did have the fastest 3/4 sprint
and 2nd fastest agility drill this year. Link.
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by Scotter on
Jun 26, 2008 10:10 PM CDT
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Guy is great on offense. He'll look pretty awesome next to Rose on the break.
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by Illini15 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:11 PM CDT
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Too bad you can't sub out defense-offense consistently in the NBA
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:12 PM CDT
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So they went for the athlete.
I’m really disappointed in not getting Douglas-Roberts, but I’m not sure I hate this pick. Only because it was over CDR.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:12 PM CDT
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Wonder what BG is thinking,
after he was commenting on having too many guards just with the thought of drafting Derrick. Now there’s an even bigger logjam around that 2 position.
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:09 PM CDT
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He thinking
Taking the MLE and playing for the Knicks doesnt sound bad.
by TRiCioNeRo on
Jun 26, 2008 10:10 PM CDT
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I doubt he's worrying about a second round pick
Sonny Weems is the one that ought to worry, because barring trades that clear the guard logjam he might not even make the team.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:11 PM CDT
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I'm not talking about being worried for his job, but about his impression of
what the team is doing and even wanting to stay. He says “too many guards” and the Bulls add two more?
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:14 PM CDT
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could you people please overreact more
its hysterical. 2nd round picks rarely matter. and that goes for your precious CDR as well.
by DangerMouse on
Jun 26, 2008 10:10 PM CDT
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seriously.
if he even makes the team i assume he’s going to the d-league.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:10 PM CDT
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I'm pretty sure Duhon was a 2nd round pick
and he gets more than enough playing time
by darksmokepuncher on
Jun 26, 2008 10:11 PM CDT
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Yeah cause no one of importance has ever come out of the 2nd round
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 10:12 PM CDT
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you are right
CDR is the next MJ. Damn that pax. ME ANGRY
by DangerMouse on
Jun 26, 2008 10:13 PM CDT
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Because that's what everyone is obviously saying.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:14 PM CDT
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what is everyone saying
They are criticizing a player they have never seen play over a guy the entire NBA passed on. No one wanted him, hence 2nd round pick. But he is the next Arenas, so have your hissy fit
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Jun 26, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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This makes me think Pax already has some trades lined up...
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by Illini15 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:11 PM CDT
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I'm not seeing one
What are you imagining? Where do you think Hinrich/Hinrich/Hughes/Gooden can go now?
Please Pax!!! Can you trade Hughes???
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Jun 26, 2008 10:14 PM CDT
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Hinrich, Gordon, and Gooden can go a lot of places.
Hughes? Probably nowhere for now, sadly.
When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer
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Jun 26, 2008 10:15 PM CDT
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Patrick Ewing Jr = Scrub, Major Scrub
father played in the NBA
by exult463 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:14 PM CDT
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No trades?
I thought we were going to make some noise tonight now im thinking Rose is riding the bench.
by TRiCioNeRo on
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Our two most valuable guys can't be moved right now. Chill out for a week or two.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:15 PM CDT
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Uh, no.
"Glen Davis??? wow!! We had Glen Davis, his name is Michael Sweetney" - tyrus4prez
by NittanyBull on
Jun 26, 2008 10:15 PM CDT
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I think VDN's definition of "earning time" is different that Boylans
No matter what Pax does to thin out the guards, I have no doubt Derrick will get plenty of minutes, unless he demonstrates a complete inability to handle it.
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
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Jun 26, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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I think that's a little over-reacting
Ben Gordon represents one of the “logjam” guards and can’t be dealt with (or dealt, for that manner) until next week. I think a lot of our strategy in the remainder of the offseson revolves around the Gordon/Deng RFA dealings.
--Torch
by torch on
Jun 26, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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Which is what Paxson said.
To paraphrase: I’m not worrying about anything other than the draft until after we figure out what’s happening w/ our free agents.
Draft -> RFA’s -> Trades
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:18 PM CDT
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Surprised that Paxson didn't reunite Rose and CDR.
It may have eased Rose’s transition.
In any case, second round picks rarely matter.
That being said, this pick clearly has to signal an imminent guard trade.
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by 1958ChiTown on
Jun 26, 2008 10:15 PM CDT
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Yep - exactly what I just said. It's pretty obvious.
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by Illini15 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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As mentioned weeks ago...
...2nd round picks should signal nothing.
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You could be right.
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by 1958ChiTown on
Jun 26, 2008 10:20 PM CDT
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I don't think there's really a "right".
Just that one shouldn’t think anything is eminent from a 2nd round pick.
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:21 PM CDT
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Yeah, true. I didn't mean to pull an NBAO there.
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by Illini15 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:22 PM CDT
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He looks hideous
HIV Positive Magic Johnson looks far nicer.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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Weems maybe going to Denver
for cash according to Kelly Dwyer’s live blog. link.
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by Scotter on
Jun 26, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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Wow, we really do aspire to be Phoenix, huh?
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:17 PM CDT
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Bulls must need the cash
After all, they spent so much money on a head coach.
by Big D on
Jun 26, 2008 10:18 PM CDT
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Has Rose said what number he'll wear with the Bulls?
"Glen Davis??? wow!! We had Glen Davis, his name is Michael Sweetney" - tyrus4prez
by NittanyBull on
Jun 26, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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Rose #
He basically said, I don’t care, just give me a number and let me play…
I don’t remember the exact quote, but he certainely didn’t seem to worried about it.
I would guess he wears #25, it was his High School number at Simeon. He wore #23 in college, but obviously that’s not gonna work out well at the UC.
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So next week the negotiations begin
They have to extend the QO’s by the 30th in order to have the right to match offers.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 10:21 PM CDT
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lol - Chad Ford's instant draft analysis
The Bulls get one of the best athletes in the draft. Weems really wowed people at the NBA combine in Orlando. However, Chicago seems to have a glut of guards.
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
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He's also a YOUTUBE darling
I just searched his name, and he’s all over the place
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Jun 26, 2008 10:22 PM CDT
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I just want to see Hughes out of a Bulls jersey
I can live with Hinrich not being traded, and having him start instead of Rose. I wouldn’t mind Hinrich/Gordon, Hinrich/Sefolosha, Sefolosha/Gordon. But seeing Rose ride the pine anytime while Larry Hughes is chucking his 38 field goal percentage on the court will make me lose my mind.
God I hate Larry Hughes.
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by NittanyBull on
Jun 26, 2008 10:28 PM CDT
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Maybe they'll suck it up and buy him out?
I can dream about it, right?
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:31 PM CDT
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Maybe that's what the cash for Weems is for.
Yah!
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:32 PM CDT
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Myabe 25
He did wear that in Simeon… No Jordan number for you…
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Jun 26, 2008 10:21 PM CDT
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25
Odd number.
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by cranscape on
Jun 26, 2008 10:26 PM CDT
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It is
So is Dengs, Gordons, Noahs, Nocionis,
Was that a real comment?
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by NittanyBull on
Jun 26, 2008 10:32 PM CDT
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The one we should have taken :\
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by Illini15 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:26 PM CDT
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Still disbelieving
Why didn’t we pick up Jawai or Foster?
by Alighieri on
Jun 26, 2008 10:25 PM CDT
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I'm over it now
Most likely the pick ends up in the D League anyways.
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 10:28 PM CDT
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Perhaps
they will eventually trade for a big guy who has been in the league for a while. We are very young and will have time to shop around.
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by cranscape on
Jun 26, 2008 10:28 PM CDT
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Alright this is running dry
We’re going to have a LONG time to dissect Rose.
Hopefully Paxson gets his mind right and works out the BG and Deng situations quickly. If there’s a chance to move Hughes and Noce, for the love of God do it.
It’s going to be a great offseason!
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 10:32 PM CDT
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isn't that what we said when it came to getting Ben Wallace?
Just saying… please don’t hurt me
by Alighieri on
Jun 26, 2008 10:33 PM CDT
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Does Chris Mullin still drink a lot
Cause he sounds messed up
by Ozzie Montana on
Jun 26, 2008 10:34 PM CDT
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Vinny is on CSN
talking about the process of getting Rose into the lineup
by Edicus2288i on
Jun 26, 2008 10:36 PM CDT
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Care to recap, for those of us who don't get it?
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:38 PM CDT
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When's summer league start?
Hopefully the Magic upgraded the servers this year.
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by Scotter on
Jun 26, 2008 10:37 PM CDT
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And it doesn't sound like
they’re going to move Gordon/Hinrich/Thabo since Pax thinks Rose can work well with all of them. And he doesn’t want to rush Rose, aka he’s coming off the bench.
PROCESS, PROCESS, PROCESS!!
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Pax just said
he got one offer today that he considered, but isn’t going to spill the beans on it
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You know, for all the talking that he does about media speculation,
Pax has a kind of passive-aggressive way of just further encouraging it.
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
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interesting...
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Jun 26, 2008 10:40 PM CDT
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Paxson speaking live on Comcast Chicago
stating that Bulls will not rush to trade backcourt players b/c Rose is so young.
feels Rose can play with Kirk and with Ben
won’t rush with Rose because Rose is so young
preaches patience
interestingly, says that he received one offer today for number one pick that was “okay,” but ultimately decided not to take it
PAXSON STATES THAT WEEMS IS PART OF DEAL FOR PLAYER WHO CAN’T JOIN BULLS FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. SAYS BULLS TARGETED TWO PLAYERS AND GOT BOTH?
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You got to it first
That sounds interesting Weems is gone in a few minutes and I guess we will eventually know who we are getting for him.
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by cranscape on
Jun 26, 2008 10:41 PM CDT
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Guess it is likely a foreign player?
He mentioned it would be a couple years before we can get him. To me that sound like a foreign player.
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by cranscape on
Jun 26, 2008 10:43 PM CDT
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Rudy Fernandez from the Blazers/Spain?
or some slow 8 foot tall East German/Russian?
by KentuckyBullsFan on
Jun 26, 2008 10:44 PM CDT
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You know there are no more East Germans, right?
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
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lol
Maybe we can get someone from the USSR.
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by cranscape on
Jun 26, 2008 10:46 PM CDT
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Or Czechoslovakia.
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
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no I had no idea,...then I guess he must be from Yugoslavia
...
Maybe Tiago Splitter? Draftexpress says the Spurs drafted him in 2007.
by KentuckyBullsFan on
Jun 26, 2008 10:47 PM CDT
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Link - Tiago
In recent drafts of years past, he was always mentioned
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Tiago-Splitter-25/
by KentuckyBullsFan on
Jun 26, 2008 10:49 PM CDT
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The problem with East German athletes is
you can never be absolutely sure about the gender (like in the Olympics)
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I dare you
to tell an East German that to his face. That is after you find an East German.
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by cranscape on
Jun 26, 2008 10:55 PM CDT
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link
http://www.wired.com/politics/law/news/2000/07/37631
“E. German Olympic Dopers Guilty”
ok I’ll stop with that now.
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BUT SERIOUSLY…PAX has scouted TIAGO SPLITTER FOR YEARS.
I can’t think of any other relevant foreign players who were drafted in recent years if its not Splitter or Rudy Fernandez
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Jun 26, 2008 11:04 PM CDT
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a couple of years? what? you mean weeks?
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by Illini15 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:42 PM CDT
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Sounds like he didn't mention Hughes at all?
Am I hopefully reading too much into that?
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
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He did
but it was like an after thought at the very end of the list of guards. :D
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That's not so bad, I guess. I was really a little hopeful he just got left out.
Poor Larry – I just can’t get on board with him being on the team. ;)
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
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To be honest
it seems like he had a bad taste in his mouth when he said his name. So I guess Pax is not immune to what we all suffer from. I am still glad we got rid of dead weight Ben Wallace (just think of all the offense we can get just by not having him), but it sure would be nice to have Larry bought out or benched or shopped or something.
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Jun 26, 2008 11:00 PM CDT
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True, if I had to pick between Ben Wallace and Hughes, I'd take Hughes
But it’s sort of like picking between a broken leg or an appendectomy.
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
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More Paxson Live....
Tyrus will be better player because of Rose
Rose puts TT in position to use athleticism
Don’t expect Rose to lead right away
in interviews, Dorsey said Rose cautious early on and then gained confidence. At tourney, Rose told Memphis team that he was going to go out and score more, then he did..
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by 1958ChiTown on
Jun 26, 2008 10:43 PM CDT
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I take it he didn't at least talk about
Rose making Nocioni better.
formerly sbulls
by Scotter on
Jun 26, 2008 10:48 PM CDT
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That's all 5 Jayhawks drafted!
Happy for me, even if no one else cares. :)
If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.
by wjb1492 on
Jun 26, 2008 10:46 PM CDT
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Pax said, "You might be right."
to a reporter. Who did the reporter say?
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
by alec on
Jun 26, 2008 10:47 PM CDT
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I couldn't hear it!?!
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by 1958ChiTown on
Jun 26, 2008 10:48 PM CDT
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Comcast confirms it is international player.
Bu haven’t said a name.
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by 1958ChiTown on
Jun 26, 2008 10:49 PM CDT
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bleh
When I watch NBA games I often call the fouls before the referees do. Sometimes it’s a gift. Most of the time it's troublesome. - NBA Observer



