BaB 2009 NBA Draft open thread #5
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jun 25, 2009 9:00 PM CDT
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well.....
this blows..
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jun 25, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually...
I watched Taj in the Pac 10 tourney and the NCAA’s and he looked pretty sick. He’s a big shot blocker and really good mid range shooter. I wanted Blair but Gibson is ok with me I guess
Rumor has it Alex Brown keeps Chris Simms' right index finger in his back pocket for good luck.
by HanelucaTC on Jun 25, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's also 24 years old playing against 18 year olds
by LoveForTheGame on Jun 25, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
So the only reason he makes shots is because he’s older?
Rumor has it Alex Brown keeps Chris Simms' right index finger in his back pocket for good luck.
by HanelucaTC on Jun 25, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless this is a precursor to a HUGE trade
Fuck you Bulls!
by DRose01 on Jun 25, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess they can pencil that in to their schedule then.
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 25, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taj is too old
But I guess that means byebye to Ty
by halnat on Jun 25, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm ok with them
not sure if there’s a trade coming but I’m OK with Johnson and Gibson
by Ashman23 on Jun 25, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
when was the last time the 26th pick mattered anyways.
by SoulEater7 on Jun 25, 2009 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which is why you might as well risk it on someone at least interesting.
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by cranscape on Jun 25, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paxdorf should have picked Taj Mahal
He’s a 6’11" banger from India. He may not be the most talented player, but he is the nicest to look at. I understand people have come from all over the world just to see him.
I don’t see how either of these picks are a threat to Tyrus, but than I refuse to give up on him at 22.
If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost. You can still call him vile names.
Elbert Hubbard
by Tyrusmancrush on Jun 25, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ah yes taj mahal
best scouting video on draft express.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGkn8TFaySg
by lampnasty on Jun 25, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks lampnasty for that video of Taj Mahal
I forgot to mention as the video shows that he has a potential wingspan of 13 feet.
If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost. You can still call him vile names.
Elbert Hubbard
by Tyrusmancrush on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true
There’s no reason a 24 year old out of college should threaten Tyrus’s stay
by halnat on Jun 25, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking
the Bulls should trade a future 2nd to get back into this draft and steal Blair early in the second
by illini on Jun 25, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because
It’s pretty obvious that there are going to be trades and they still haven’t solved their bulk inside problem
by illini on Jun 25, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's much bigger than he looks
in terms of bulk
by Jamaicanpi on Jun 25, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were just talking about how he needed to work on being more physical though…
Rumor has it Alex Brown keeps Chris Simms' right index finger in his back pocket for good luck.
by HanelucaTC on Jun 25, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their not very bright
Johnson is not the most physical player, but he’s very adept offensively. He’ll help, but won’t be a beast or anything
by Jamaicanpi on Jun 25, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
He looks good offensively but I was hoping for a bruiser inside
Rumor has it Alex Brown keeps Chris Simms' right index finger in his back pocket for good luck.
by HanelucaTC on Jun 25, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ford likes the pick
but doesn’t see how he fits on the bulls roster
I agree
by LoveForTheGame on Jun 25, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we have vinny as our coach did anyone forget
no lineup is impossible with him at the helm. this year we could be playing 4 forwards instead of 4 guards at a time
by sin on Jun 25, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what makes two forwards so funny...Vinny really only wants to play guards
by hitlesswonder on Jun 25, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his stupiditiy knows no bounds in my mind
i think we’ll see him play all of them at the same time. or maybe he’ll pick on a different one each week to bench
by sin on Jun 25, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so confused by this organization
I guess Blair’s lack of ACLs really was a concern for teams.
Whatever, 2 more underachieving big men on our roster who will never get adequate playing time to develop.
That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT
by Ozzie Montana on Jun 25, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gibson doesn't have any chance to develop anyways. He's already 24.
But yeah, that goes for Johnson for sure.
"Vinny continues to act like a crazed arsonist pouring gasoline on our season while running around carrying a torch yelling 'I’m in charge. Don’t any of you foolish knaves try to second guess me. I know gasoline is a liquid but I’m pretty sure it isn’t flammable and the odor gives me a natural high.'" - Tyrusmancrush
by Illini15 on Jun 25, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is good about Gibson? I watched Michael Jackson stuff once they drafted James Johnson
That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT
by Ozzie Montana on Jun 25, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
We haven't figured out what's good yet.
What do I need to show fire for? I'm not a dragon. - Lou Pinella
by smash! on Jun 25, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Recommended
for repping the creator of Billie Jean.
by jpx7 on Jun 25, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing. He sucks.
"Vinny continues to act like a crazed arsonist pouring gasoline on our season while running around carrying a torch yelling 'I’m in charge. Don’t any of you foolish knaves try to second guess me. I know gasoline is a liquid but I’m pretty sure it isn’t flammable and the odor gives me a natural high.'" - Tyrusmancrush
by Illini15 on Jun 25, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We won't be strung along thinking he might be good.
We can go into it day one expecting nothing out of him at all. With Blair we might have, y’know, hoped something good could come of a 26th pick. They just spared us the letdown.
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 25, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson, who's a 22-year-old sophomore.
Fuck the BUlls.
People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. --Bruce Bartlett
by tyger1147 on Jun 25, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you serious?
What do I need to show fire for? I'm not a dragon. - Lou Pinella
by smash! on Jun 25, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frankly, I'm totally happy with Johnson at 16.
I just can’t believe we passed up Blair at 26. For a 216lbs pf with a 25 inch stationary vertical? Who’s already 24?
That was insane. Blair is a gamble, true, and Taj isn’t. But that’s only because we know Taj Gibson stinks.
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Jun 25, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Gibson's numbers make it seem pretty certain that he won't be able to play in the league
Why not take Blair, who might be able to? I don’t get it.
by hitlesswonder on Jun 25, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Blair falls out of the 1st round
by hitlesswonder on Jun 25, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blair is going to make all these teams pay, it's pathetic
And if he doesn’t, at least he isn’t some 24 year old hack.
That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT
by Ozzie Montana on Jun 25, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not even a risk at this point.
I would take Blair in a wheelchair over any of these guys at this point in the draft.
by potato0328 on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Bulls
are hoping to trade something to whoever picks Blair in the second round so they don’t have to give him a guaranteed contract what with the injury risks and all.
by Rose Colored Goggles on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT'S ONLY GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS!!!!
The non-guaranteed thing is just in reference to before this training camp, they can cut him. They have to pick up the 3rd year as an option next off-season, and the 4th year the year after that. It’s hardly a lifelong investment. If they don’t know enough about his knees and think they’ll learn more by training cmap. p’shaw.
People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. --Bruce Bartlett
by tyger1147 on Jun 25, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, i'm really blown away by this
confused… gotta let everything sink in. hope for a trade?
"They should. They better. I'm Vinny Del Negro!"
by Jaina on Jun 25, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Bulls are just stocking up...
To trade Tyrus and Deng for Bosh…
" I've looked at these numbers and decided the #1 problem
is that Ben Gordon is selfish..." -your friendly bulls blogger
by Dionysus2.0 on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Something must have scared them off
about Blair. They brought him back for a second workout and still didn’t take him at 26?
I don’t buy it. I’m against this Gibson fellow from now until he gets Finals MVP somehow.
"That was a great play by me."-Champ Bailey
by Just got mugged by Pete Myers on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Taj Gibson really ???
i would of been happy with Johnson and Blair
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Jun 25, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pendergraph for rodriguez + 38
"They should. They better. I'm Vinny Del Negro!"
by Jaina on Jun 25, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What do I need to show fire for? I'm not a dragon. - Lou Pinella
by smash! on Jun 25, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gar
Sure is a firecracker…
Rumor has it Alex Brown keeps Chris Simms' right index finger in his back pocket for good luck.
by HanelucaTC on Jun 25, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Awkward question of the night....
“Can you keep both Loul Deng and Ben Gordon”
“Um, we’re gonna try…..”
by Aisander D on Jun 25, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just announce a trade for Kirk already.
Man-slave, bring me my PB&J!
by wjb1492 on Jun 25, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not. Gonna. Happen.
I predict Kirk finishes his current contract in a Bull’s uniform
by hitlesswonder on Jun 25, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else get the feeling from Gar's response that Gordon is 100% gone?
I certainly did.
by hitlesswonder on Jun 25, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
He may as well flipped the bird to Gordon’s Agent off screen.
by Aisander D on Jun 25, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We will see come July one.
He’s such an idiot.
by Ariel112 on Jun 25, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if the Cavs will draft Garrett Siler...
Shaq!!!!
by benhertz on Jun 25, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i wish the bulls would be involved in one of these trades.
well. if it’s a good one. not for the sake of doing a trade.
"They should. They better. I'm Vinny Del Negro!"
by Jaina on Jun 25, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Taj Gibson video from Yahoo for those searching for one
by bull83 on Jun 25, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellington would have been a much better pick
With Gordon leaving the Bull’s outside shooting in Salmons…ugh.
by hitlesswonder on Jun 25, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that link gave me ellington
here’s taj
http://www.nba.com/draft2009/prospects/142.html?cid=draft12
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Jun 25, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Silver is freaking loving the spotlight
announcing trades and picks is a tough gig.
by Aisander D on Jun 25, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can get Ben Wallace back from the Suns
for Tyrus and Johnson since Gar is looking to improve the defense, We’d have to throw in Gordon to match the dollars. This would leave the Bulls with a power forward Vinny the Deadhead would not have to develop.
If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost. You can still call him vile names.
Elbert Hubbard
by Tyrusmancrush on Jun 25, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this quote from DX
Will DeJuan Blair go 26 to Chicago? Seems like a no-brainer of a pick.
It says a lot about the Bulls management
by Jamaicanpi on Jun 25, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ouch....
I think Gar fell asleep at the wheel after Johnson.
by Aisander D on Jun 25, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
every team passed on him buddy....not just bulls management...
by masputo on Jun 25, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one else needed to gamble on him as much as the Bulls
But even so…Taj Gibson? Please. Ellington was still on the board and he has an actual NBA skill.
by hitlesswonder on Jun 25, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh im not disputing that bulls management is dumb....but the argument shouldnt be that they passed on blair...
by masputo on Jun 25, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course it should
Teams draft on need as much as they do on BPA. Blair fills a big need for the Bulls and wouldn’t fit nearly as well on a lot of other teams. Not all teams are created equal and so you can’t say every other GM was dumb for not drafting Blair when they might not Blair
by Jamaicanpi on Jun 25, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
any chance dblair will be an undrafted free agent?
WADE 2010
by Orange Juice on Jun 25, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fire gar!!!!!
Chicago: Where Derrick Rose happens
by Juan dela Cruz on Jun 25, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Feel kinda bad for Blair but I get the feeling he’ll take this and just get better. I thought he had just as much talent and heart as half of these guys.
by Camry on Jun 25, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
paul milsap
was in the 40s
WADE 2010
by Orange Juice on Jun 25, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gar and Pax are done for the evening
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Jun 25, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Bulls should hire Adam Silver
He’s awesome
Rumor has it Alex Brown keeps Chris Simms' right index finger in his back pocket for good luck.
by HanelucaTC on Jun 25, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hire him to do what?
he’s gonna succeed david stern.
i’ve seen him in person on a panel and he’s a smart guy.
WADE 2010
by Orange Juice on Jun 25, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a joke
He’s cracking me up at how much he loves that podium
Rumor has it Alex Brown keeps Chris Simms' right index finger in his back pocket for good luck.
by HanelucaTC on Jun 25, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NIce Comment from the Crowd...
RE: Vince Carter
Scott (to Rod Thorn): “How could you let go of one of the best players in the league?”
(pause)
Fan in Crowd: “Cause he SUCKS!”
by Kevin C on Jun 25, 2009 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha that was great
Rumor has it Alex Brown keeps Chris Simms' right index finger in his back pocket for good luck.
by HanelucaTC on Jun 25, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it really was a smart trade for the nets
by LoveForTheGame on Jun 25, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they might have a shot at Lebron if he wants to leave
with a nucleus of Harris, Lopes, and Courtney Lee
by LoveForTheGame on Jun 25, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A good pick by a good organization
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Jun 25, 2009 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blair to San Antonio
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart
by Jbasic89 on Jun 25, 2009 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gar/Pax should take some notes
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Jun 25, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The good teams all make smart moves for some odd reason
by vasko on Jun 25, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
San Antonio in particular has made some good picks
deeper into the draft than most. We’ll find out one way or another, but right now this isn’t looking good as far as our decisions go.
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 25, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of feels like one of those rich get richer things.
Man-slave, bring me my PB&J!
by wjb1492 on Jun 25, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I see people think SA always finds hidden gems but maybe they’re just the only competent bunch.
by Camry on Jun 25, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and in this case it wasn't like he was particularly hidden either.
He would be a big risk in the top ten, but at 26 or even later when SA took him not really a risk at all. Bah. I’m going to bed.
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by cranscape on Jun 25, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew the biggest news of the night would be MJ dying.
No trades and lame picks…uhh
by SoulEater7 on Jun 25, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flagged for using "MJ" incorrectly
by hitlesswonder on Jun 25, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flagged for not recognizing the other MJ
by halnat on Jun 25, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nie
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Jun 25, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
* nice
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Jun 25, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is only one MJ
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith
by tyrus4prez on Jun 25, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's mj dammit
if you need it explained, ask dave chappelle
by lampnasty on Jun 25, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didnt need the vid I know the skit
Do you have the playa hataz ball?
by TRiCioNeRo on Jun 25, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be the biggest news of the night no matter what
Thats bigger news than if Taj Gibson were to go number 1.
by airnjp on Jun 25, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or LAC
Drafted Blakes brother by accident
by TRiCioNeRo on Jun 25, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"And he's actually here"
Silver trying to throw some sarcasm into the mix
by escolio on Jun 25, 2009 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol I liked that
"What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know. It's what we know for sure that just ain't so."
by Teri on Jun 25, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hollinger had Taj Gibson #40 in his draft rater
saying his age works against him and needs to add muscle if he plans to play the 4. On the plus side, he stands 6’10" in shoes and has a 7"4" wingspan. Doopty doo.
If you can't answer a man's arguments, all is not lost. You can still call him vile names.
Elbert Hubbard
by Tyrusmancrush on Jun 25, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck me.
at 24, how much more muscle do they think he’ll add?
People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. --Bruce Bartlett
by tyger1147 on Jun 25, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He put up almost the same stats as Tyrus did in college, and was only four years older
and had played two more years of college ball when he did. How could you not love this pick?
by Scotter on Jun 25, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Gar: "We were surprised when Gibson was available at #26"
"What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know. It's what we know for sure that just ain't so."
by Teri on Jun 25, 2009 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
that is hilarious.
by Basketball Smurf on Jun 25, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now, the tone of the comments here are that this draft was a bust.
However, I’m willing to wait and see how these guys play with Rose. That was ultimately the focus of this draft and the next ten or more drafts, for that matter.
Yes, these guys are tall and skinny and will get pushed around if they try to stick their nose in the paint.
Yes, they’re not Dejuan Blair.
For now, though, let’s just hope that the main reason they were picked is their ability to mesh with the game of the franchise player.
"That was a great play by me."-Champ Bailey
by Just got mugged by Pete Myers on Jun 25, 2009 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s just hope?
Better than the two talented tall/skinny players we already have on our roster, who have already demonstrated success at the NBA level? And were lottery picks, as opposed to latter-half selections?
Moreover, isn’t there something to be said for diversification? I mean, if Wu-Tang Financial could figure this out . . .
by jpx7 on Jun 25, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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