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2007 DRAFT THREAD

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Update [2007-6-28 20:28:10 by TZ]: It's Joakim Noah.

Update [2007-6-28 21:45:48 by TZ]: New thread open. Use it.

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Yes!
What we post here tonight will determine the future of the team!  ;)

I'm pumped - I love drafts (even the long NFL draft).  Except for the Stephen A. aspect of draft coverage, but I suppose without him it would be so perfect I might die or something.

Good luck, everyone!

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jun 28, 2007 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

HD
Man, ESPN's draft coverage looks like crap in HD.

by Mike Aparicio on Jun 28, 2007 6:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Most of the players are looking sharp
This is an interesting draft and I want it to start

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:09 PM CDT reply actions  

I think
Stephen A Smith will explode before it starts. I don't think he uses a mic either.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

How can the Bucks
draft Yi!?

He don't wanna go there, they'll be going through hell with the Chinese govt. Plus they have Charlie Villanueva and Bogut already. It don't make sense to me at all

Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I agree
It would be stupid. If he does not end up on the Bulls I will hope that he lands on a team that I don't hate because I want to root for him. Oh my Dick Vitale is on, I saw him at lunch last week.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

im sorry
are you getting your hearing back yet

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh my god did you see Noah's barf suit?
Stephen A. Smith needs to shut the fuck up! God he's an asscunt.
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 6:12 PM CDT reply actions  

First of all why would Mark Jackson be dissaponted
in the fact the Stephen thinks the opposite? Wow and they have Dickie V.
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 6:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Goll, they ask these poor guys dumb questions
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jun 28, 2007 6:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes
I zone out when they interview people because it is just going to be something stupid about the clothes they wear or their favorite cartoon show.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I be their having a blast
I thought about going but then I was like.....nah
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

They're talkin about Yi!
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Yi aka your boy!
I be glad if he came to the Bulls.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

one would think I was Chinese
cause how badly I want him on our squad. FUCKIN A, if the Bucks ruin things...I'll be sad as fuck
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

wonder what it would have taken
to trade up to 6.  i doubt the bucks would deal with us, but if china doesnt want him there, it could have happened

by lawyeti on Jun 28, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Duhon and 9
The Bucks need a PG. The Bucks could then take the best SF on the board and would give them a hell of a front court. I doubt Yi goes to Milwakee. I think Stern will offer them an All-star game not to take him.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

done
but too bad pax loves noah

by lawyeti on Jun 28, 2007 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope Portland
just does the pick quickly as with Seattle. I don't want to wait long for something I already know will happen.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:29 PM CDT reply actions  

That's the worst!
I hate when teams wait the whole time. They already know iit, just pick it!
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah they think it makes it all dramatic
but it really doesn't. I was at the MLB Draft and every team took the full time limit even though example my Devil Rays knew they were taking Price but they took forever. DING DING DRAFT STARTING.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

eh
only 5 min, so at least we have that going for us.

by lawyeti on Jun 28, 2007 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's worse
Noah's post up game or his fashion sense? He looks like Willy Wonka on Easter.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 6:31 PM CDT reply actions  

I actually think he looks kinda fly
I'm diggin the suit and hair
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did you just say "fly"?
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

let the inane
attention on kids younger than me begin

by CookDing on Jun 28, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright it's official
40% of the Blogabullers want Noah, 28% want Yi, 9% want Hawes, 9% want B. Wright.  

Onward and upward.

by Freethefro on Jun 28, 2007 6:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Greg Oden is one ugly guy
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions  

OH MY GOD
WHAT A SURPRISE THEY TOOK

ODEN!

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I gotta admit it
but I love Greg Oden, have for the last 2 years. I wanted him to be a Bull but at least he is not in the Eastern Conference and I don't mind the Trailblazers. Time to order my Oden shirt.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Fuck the age limit
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Brewer
is who Ford has us taking with his last mock.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 6:41 PM CDT reply actions  

SEATTLE TRADES WITH BOSTON
At least I dont have to worry about the Celts taking Yi anymore, only the Bucks
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions  

The road for Yi to Chicago
is starting to look good. Have to hope someone takes Noah and it might be in the bag.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

If number 6 passes on Yi
My face gets happier by the second
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

You might have to
pop the champagne if that happens or in my case Gatorade.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is it
Andy Katz is reporting that the Celtics and Sonics are discussing a deal that would send Ray Allen to Boston in exchange for the #5 pick, Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ray Allen
and the Celtics are giving up Wally and Jeff Green (whom theyre picking for Seattle)
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks
if Green goes, that pushes more bigs toward us...

by Freethefro on Jun 28, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK
the draft now begins......

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Why did Seattle take 5 minutes?
Were they having last minute discussions about who to pick?

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions  

working the trade aspect
they just traded to 5, they slowed things down to be sure they got their deal done

by lawyeti on Jun 28, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here is Ford's skinny on Brewer
"The Bulls would love for Noah to fall to them. If he doesn't, Brewer is a good fit in the Bulls' backcourt. They would prefer to bring Ben Gordon off the bench, and Brewer's defensive intensity would make him a favorite of Scott Skiles."

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions  

"Durant's
an extraordinary talent..." and why do I think he looks like jamie foxx?

by CookDing on Jun 28, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
I always thought he looked like someone and that one fits pretty well.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd love Brewer
I think he's got a chance to be the third best player in this draft.

Noah?  Yuck.  He can play defense and rebound, but he has absolutely no offensive game -- a worse Tyrus Thomas.  

Also, these interviews with the mothers immediately after these kids are drafted are absolutely ridiculous.

by CWSKeith on Jun 28, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

so
allen's off to Celts and Seattle's taking Green at 5.
First of all, great move.  Secondly, that helps the bulls alot.

by CookDing on Jun 28, 2007 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Hawks select
Al Horford. Not a surprise for me.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Al Horford eh?
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

rofl
they said he was good friends with Sosa. Watch out for the cream.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

The tension for me
with the picks is entirely in regard to Option27's mental health.  I'm hoping the Bulls draft Yi just to spare him the grief.

by Freethefro on Jun 28, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions  

oh shit, you got a camera on me?
LOL.

I'm totally freaking out right now pacing until I know where this guy goes. I think 4 and 5 are safe but 6 is what scares the shit outta me. The Bucks or whomever trades up looks like to snag him.

Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

so
thoughts on the celtics stupidly taking allen?

by CookDing on Jun 28, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions  

and trading away
any potential youth and/or cap relief at least another 2-3 years.

by CookDing on Jun 28, 2007 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what a star does
Pierce said he wanted veteran help and he got it. All stars have to do is tell the owners and GMs what they want, and they get it.

if you think about it though, Pierce and Allen and Jefferson is a pretty damn good trio. I don't think the Celts will be that bad. Pierce was out a whole lot last year

Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

i dont think its that bad
they didn't want the #5 pick. So obviously they felt there was no one they could build a franchrise around, which i agree with

with their roster, they needed a veteran

and while they are not going to win a title with pierce and allan, it will get them in the playoffs, and maybe even a division title. That will appease much of the c's faithful and maybe help get some more season tix

The additon of allan will appease pierce, and it gives a veteran leader on the team. Finally, it cleared a PG spot from their roster, with the 12 or so they had. This will allow them to truly focus on Allan or rondo or whomeveer the PG of the future is

Finally, thye trade an atrocious contract that epxires in 2 years, wally, for ray allan which they get for 3 years so thats almost lateral.

But here's the flipside; i think seattle was foolish. They drafted 2 SF's (or wings or whatever we're calling them these days), and are talking about resinging lewis...A WING. Not onyl will lewis kill their cap space, but somehow the development of durant/green is going to be limited

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah
so far I am not really surprised except for the Boston trade, did not see that coming.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

and with their second round pick
the memphis grizzlies select a 3-point shot for mike conley, jr. to take to the nba.

by CookDing on Jun 28, 2007 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

It's already been told
that they were drafting Green for Seattle
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice move for Boston
Allen, Jefferson, Pierce.  They still need a point guard, though.

by Freethefro on Jun 28, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions  

holy shit
as per my previous comment i thought they had like 40 pgs....i thought Allan (tony) played pg....but right now it looks all they have is rajon....wow; thats banking alot on a perennial underacheiver

maybe ATL will send them lue?  haha

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

perfect scenario
The Bucks take Brewer
The T Wolves take Hawes
The Bobcats take Noah

Leaving the Bulls with one option...YI!!

Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Celtics take Green
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

ohh
was that a kind of slap in the face to the Bulls with the Curry/Chandler quote?
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

might as well be
well deserved too, but only in hindsight

by lawyeti on Jun 28, 2007 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is where I get fuckin nervous as hell!
Please don't take him...

Please Lord don't let it happen...not to that team

Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry dude
The bucks screwed us!
"If you're not going to compete, then I'll dominate you." MJ

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is it just me
or whenever STEPHEN A.'S ASSESSMENT shows up there is an exclamation mark at the end of it.

by Grass on Jun 28, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't like that trade
for the Celtics.  The should be mediocre for a couple of years, and then right back into the lottery.  It'll be interesting to see who Seattle can get if anything for Lewis.  Who plays the PF for Seattle now?
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Collison
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

then who's on the bench?
Green? did you just spend the 5th pick on a bench guy?
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

It makes sense
for the Bucks to take Noah.  They need toughness, energy, and defense with their frontcourt of Charlie V and Bogut.  Yi and Charlie V might be the bad kind of duplication.  Brewer also makes a lot of sense as a stopper if they think CV can handle things at the 4.

by Freethefro on Jun 28, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey!!!
Give me some hope here David!
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah
Option might go on Suicide watch if the Bucks take Yi

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry for my lack of information,
but who did the Celtics give up for the 5th pick?
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Celtics drafted Jeff Green
who will go to Seattle who is sending Ray Allen to Boston in exchange for the Jeff Green, Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

They got Ray Allen
For the 5th pick, Wally Sczerbiak, and Delonte West.

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL
Oh, you're funny
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Doesn't green play the same position as
Durant? I get it they wana have a Scottie Pippen to their Michael Jordan.
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

It's kinda wierd
I used to be more in favor of Hawes
I used to hate the idea of Noah

Now shit has flipped.

I hate the idea of Hawes
And I see what a guy like Noah can bring to the NBA

Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh NO
BUCKS SELECT YI NO!

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

FUCK!!!!!!
Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Bucks take YI!!!!
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry Option
=(
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Option? Are you still with us?
It's just basketball, man.  It will be OK.
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jun 28, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Yi = 50 cent
That is pure comedy at it's finest moment.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

FUCK THIS SHIT!!!
I hope to God he doesn't ever put on that crappy uniform.

THE BUCKS JUST GOT FUCKED!

Yi and us would have been great together

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Poor Yi
He has to go to Milwaukee....

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

He refused to work out for them
and they still draft him?  Yi gads.

by Freethefro on Jun 28, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry buddy...
I was pulling for Yi, er, You...
-
Think of it this way, you wouldn't want 50cent on the Bulls man.
The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Jun 28, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is no way he has been playing for 3 years
and is only 19.
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Man, Seattle
is having a great draft.

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

you think?
they just spent two top five picks on the same position.
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

OMG I can see
the little CHI on the "On the Clock" counter!

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

wow
yi's english is already better then sosa's

by lawyeti on Jun 28, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

ZZZZZZZING!
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

rofl
that was a really good one.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seriously
what the hell is he saying.

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can you believe it?
Some people's first language isn't English.

What dumbasses!

Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Judging from your comments,
I really think you didn't know that.
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

HA!
I love when they interview international players.  I thought he was taking engrish lessons?

by Lt.Dan on Jun 28, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

yi says
"fucking milwaukee!?!, are you fucking kidding me!?!!"
"I eat rice and veggies, not brats!!!!"

by CookDing on Jun 28, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Well
now I never thought I would say this, I hope we get Noah

(Slowly recovering)

Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

yi=
charlie villanueva as a worse rebounder.  doh!

by CookDing on Jun 28, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Stephen A...
On Yi's people not wanting him in Milwaukee: "Quite frankly, fuck China!"
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

three of
four possible bigs available one pick before our's

by CookDing on Jun 28, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

there goes brewer
Spencer Hawes here we come

by Grass on Jun 28, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

MN takes Brewer
It's going to come down to Hawes vs either Wright or Noah.
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

As much as I'd love for Wright to be in this
discussion....It'll be between Hawes and Noah. Does Charlotte have ANY interest in Hawes?
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

This means Hawes will be available
This means the Bulls will draft Hawes.

Wasn't he the only one to come in for 2 visits?

That must mean they liked him

Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Or smokescreen...
Given how smart Pax is, I wonder if he's trying to throw teams off?  Just a thought.

by paxson43 on Jun 28, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

or double smokescreen
and it means he likes him but wanted people to think he likes him and not take him and I have no idea what I am saying.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

i understood it
that does bode poorly for me?

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow
Brandon Wright...I never seriously consider that.  A two-hundred pound left-handed power forward with braces.  Could be interesting.

by Freethefro on Jun 28, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe it's me
but that doesn't sound like a winning combination.
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

If Charlotte doesn't take a big
Pax trades down a few spots.  Probably to Philly so they can take Wright.
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Best Available
YOu probably would have passed on Bosh in 03

by Blacknight23 on Jun 28, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I dont think
There would be anyone left for Phili worth trading for to move up.
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Spencer is
such a nerdy name

by Grass on Jun 28, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

rofl
Agent Zero and Durant commercial

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

love it
when is he a FA?  after next?

by lawyeti on Jun 28, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brewer off the boards
........
"If you're not going to compete, then I'll dominate you." MJ

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Charlotte Bobcats SELECT.....
Brandon Wright.

The Chicago Bulls are on the CLOCK!

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Carolina connection
LOL MJ
"If you're not going to compete, then I'll dominate you." MJ

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

B. Wright
does he play over Sean May?
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Probably
Unless Sean May eats him.

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

No worries there
Sean May will be injured half the year anyway.
The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Jun 28, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's the two UNC PF Plan
Worked for....noone yet.  He just can't resist a homer.
Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 28, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

woah
little fanfare for Brandan Wright

by Grass on Jun 28, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

i thought that too
and i wonder if thats because he knew he was going to be traded soon?

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fuck fuck fuck
This sucks -- I really, REALLY hope it's not Noah.

by CWSKeith on Jun 28, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

same here
I don't like him and I would never hear the end of it.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

NOAH!
The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Jun 28, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Here we fuckin go Pax
go ahead, and say Hawes already.

I think everyone knows this is about to happen

Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

OK
all the buzz around the Bulls said Noah/Hawes was their guy.  Pax has his choice.  Not so bad, eh?

by Freethefro on Jun 28, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Noah
Can the Bulls still pick Noah after seeing that suit/hair combo? Yikes.

by Mike Aparicio on Jun 28, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

you know it's noah
It won't be that bad. You can't teach 7 feet!
Bulls fan till death

by saalikjazz on Jun 28, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it me???
or did it look like even David Stern was going to break his arm when he shook Wright's hand??

He looks more like a skeleton than Aldridge did.

In Pax We Trust! DAAA BULLS!

by RingItUp26 on Jun 28, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Funny
On ESPN draftcast, Hawes is far enough down the "best player available" list that he's not even showing up as one of the poll choices for who Chicago should take.
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jun 28, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Is Wright 18 or 13?
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Probably one of these guys.
Spencer Hawes
Joakim Noah
Al Thornton
Julian Wright
"If you're not going to compete, then I'll dominate you." MJ

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

COME ON THE CLOCK'S DONE WITH
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Uh oh
clock is done, where is Stern?
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

BULLS GET NOAH
...
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

holy shit
damn they did it omg
Bulls fan till death

by saalikjazz on Jun 28, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

WOOT NO SPENCER
Noah YAY
"If you're not going to compete, then I'll dominate you." MJ

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Put the Bulls hat on straight
you freaking tool
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

I sure hope he learns to shoot
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

noah is
a winner. Not a bad pick
Bulls fan till death

by saalikjazz on Jun 28, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Woah
Jo's mom is hot.
"If you're not going to compete, then I'll dominate you." MJ

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

this is the real reason noah is picked
pax wants to nail his mom. there is no other reason to pick him. he has no shot. high energy, no shooting ability at all.

by wheatfield mike on Jun 28, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jesus Christ
That's even worse than Jalen Rose's orange suit.

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

GOD
Someone has to be trade bait now
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it just me
or do they all need in the Must Improve category need strength

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

AWESOME.
he's got to wear the hat when he plays.

by Lt.Dan on Jun 28, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Well
Pax got who he woulda wanted last year and Tyrus?!
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

what's that say about the depth
of last year's draft?
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Noah
Must Improve: Haircut, could use braces...
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey
PAX is gonna be on video conference!
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

he does know
he got drafted by the bulls right: "New York is my home."

by mike bornemann @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Noah
Can you imagine Noah, Thomas and Noce all on the court at once? They'll just out-passion the other team.

by Mike Aparicio on Jun 28, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm literally laughing my ass off
I was thinking the same thing
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here how it could happen
Noce misses shot and Noah hustles to get rebound, Noah takes shot then misses which Tyrus slams in off the rebound. ALL DAY BABY ALL DAY

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok new version
Duhon misses shot, Noah hustles for rebound and passes it to Noce who then misses shot and TT then slams it on the rebound.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

make it
a bad pass off duhon's back, noah....

by mike bornemann @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

but actully
duhon is benched bc he was partying

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

One thing is sure....
They won't be outscoring anyone, so they'll have to outhustle them.

by PGHcager on Jun 28, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

HA!!!
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

throw in andre barret....sweets or big marty
the other team will lose bc they're laughing so hard

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FUCK

by bleacherbum @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Matt had enough time at the draft party
to update the draft thread.
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Wasn't Matt
It was the TZ feller.
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like Paxson....but if no major trade is in the
works this is a DREADFUL pick.  You now have three bigs that do not have post moves.  Any idiot watching this team knows we need a low post--threat we still don't have one.

by stanchar @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

I know what Paxson is doing
I think he realises that any trade in the future, will most likely include one of his beloved bigs. He's just drafting some insurance. Not bad
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brad Sellers
WORST PICK EVER!

by Chad @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I should have knwn it would be Noah.
He played with BG back in the day and watched the NBA Finals at Tyrus's house.
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

There realy ain't no one slipping
this draft has been pretty afe right now with the exception of the Celtics getting Allen
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

HERRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEESSSSSSSSSS
JJJJJJJOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHNNNNNNNNNNNYYYYYYYYYYYYY
"If you're not going to compete, then I'll dominate you." MJ

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Help me out
I thought we had two first rounders.  We swapped eddie curry and our first for their first?  someone clarify for me please.

by Chad @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

We have one
We switch first rounders with them.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I had a feeling...
that the Bulls would pick Noah ever since I read this from his Bulls.com interview:

Bulls.com:  What's your impression of John Paxson and Scott Skiles now that you've had the chance to meet them?
Noah: "I really enjoyed getting to know them. We went to dinner on Thursday night and got a feel for each other. I was definitely interested in what they had to say. They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'"

In Pax We Trust! DAAA BULLS!

by RingItUp26 on Jun 28, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

thats bullshit
we all know skiles doesn't laugh

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

God, Stephen Smith is such an idiot
Does he really know anything about basketball, or just cliches?
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Keep the faith!
He just drafted wallace's replacement. Deng is 6 10    will be posting up starting next year watch plus tryus was already trying 15 footers last year. Pax drafts guys that improve and the core of the team is what will determines the Bulls future not a draft pick we weren't supposed to have.

by Blacknight23 on Jun 28, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Stephen A. Smith...
I really hate now. Plain as that.
In Pax We Trust! DAAA BULLS!

by RingItUp26 on Jun 28, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe
Skiles has a player in mind outside (or inside) the draft for the low post already?

by Grass on Jun 28, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd like the Noah pick a lot better
if Hawes had slipped to out of the lottery.  But he went next.  Do you think Pax didn't pick him because his hobbies include political debate?
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

No
Particularly since Noah is the biggest loudmouth in the draft.

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Sam was in the draft room
with a gun forcing Pax to pick the best available interview.  Noah is pretty political, too.

If they had Hawes in twice and still didn't take him, I'm good with it, whatever the reason.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jun 28, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Completely agree...
If you still don't take Hawes, there must be something hidden that Pax and Skiles didn't like.

I listened to Pax on Mike North's show yesterday, and you could definitely tell, by the way he commented on each player, that he liked Noah over Hawes. In Pax we trust. He likes his winners, and he got his wish to have both available at 9, so obviously he liked Noah.

In Pax We Trust! DAAA BULLS!

by RingItUp26 on Jun 28, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

well
with noah's "energy" and "hatred of losing" he will be a guy that will develop or at least try to develop whatever they want him to.

by mike bornemann @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

they should develop him
into Jordan then. I'm pretty sure the Bulls want him to spell Ben Wallace off the bench.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

if they have that regime
worked out, then they definately should.

by mike bornemann @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pax wanted Noah last year
so i can see him passing on hawes even though he I doubt Sac takes Noah next

by Blacknight23 on Jun 28, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow they really got heated with the Bulls
talk on the Panel. Paxson looks sharp. It's a good pick guys there isn't any post scoring at 9. Hawes doesn't fit in. It's a huge market here you have to go with Noah he won 2 college titles.
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

It's pretty simple as this
The Bulls will forever be hampered by getting "Skiles type of players"

Whethere that's a good thing or not, I don't know. But Skiles won't put you in if you ain't gonna hustle and play D. There are only a few players in the NBA that can do it on both ends...Garnett, Kobe, Duncan . . .etc etc. These guys are superstars.

 So unless the Bulls ever get one of those dudes, Skiles seems to always go with who will play better D for him. Hence the whole Anti-Duhon movement here

Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

i'm sure
we have a couple guys the wolves wouldn't mind having now.

by mike bornemann @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ernie Banks
Makes me like Acie Law Better.  Still think he's Derek Fisher all over again.
Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 28, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

I like this pick
Noah fits Pax's mold of guys from winning programs who work hard. Tyrus wasn't much of an offensive threat going into last season, but he showed some glimpses of greatness towards the end. The Bulls have done a pretty good job developing their young players. There's no reason to believe that with his work ethic, Noah won't also develop some decent offensive skills. There's no guarantee we'll bring back PJ, and Malik Allen isn't getting any better, so Noah should see some decent minutes next season.

by Mike Aparicio on Jun 28, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

greatness?
are you talking about the one or two succesful moves he made offensively last year?

aka the dunk on scallibrine or that spin move baby hook that he used once maybe twice and then ahd it blocked three times.

I still love Tyrus though.  And hopefully he starts hitting those 12 footers next year and maybe develops one reliable move.

by Sambossanova on Jun 28, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

PAX
HE'LL BRING A DIMENSION WE DON'T HAVE

by Blacknight23 on Jun 28, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

height

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was thinking the
5th dimension where Dinosaurs still roam the Earth

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I knew what Pax meant
He was referring to Noah being tall. If you think about it, it's true. A bunch of 6'9 guys on our squad. Finally got a tall one
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

TT
Anyone else think this might foreshadow a trade of TT?  Noah and TT are somewhat similar (athletic, rebounder, defense) w/ offensive limitations, and it seems Tyrus gets a lot of play in trade talks, and may be our most marketable trade asset.  I could see him being moved to bring in a "low-post scorer", though I'm not sure who this said scorer will be at the moment.

by ankeith15 on Jun 28, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't
think TT will be traded.

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

For anyone less than
Gilbert Arena's Class, Tyrus Thomas isn't going anywhere.
Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 28, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Offense
I don't think Tyrus has as much offensive limitations as people make it out to be. For one, the form on his shot is not bad at all. I think he'll start making those with more regularity once the nervousness has worn off a bit.

by nas on Jun 28, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

what a change from last year
last year was a fantastic draft, now for some reason pax has lost his mind. this is a horrible pick. the bulls need a scoring presence inside, hawes should have been the pic. noah will play 5 mins a night, maybe block a shot, get 3 fouls 4 rebounds and sit down. bad bad pick.

by wheatfield mike on Jun 28, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

We'll have to wait and see
if Hawes can score in the NBA. I think Noah is a superior and player, and he has more experience. Noah fills the need for height; it's not like the Bulls drafted a small forward who would have never seen the court.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

There's always free agency
And there weren't any other tall options who could score, so why not pick the player who can be useful immediately?

by paxson43 on Jun 28, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

useful as in 10 mins off the bench?
who does Noah take minutes from?  And if Hawes is as offensively talented as he is projected, he won't ever be a free agent.
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bilas...
I did a double take as he was talking about Young.

"He needs to tighten up his ball...skills"

by Lt.Dan on Jun 28, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

What does that mean?
Can't he just say dribble better?
Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 28, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good Pick
Stephen A. Smith and anyone who thinks that the Bulls get an immediate post contributor in the draft is an idiot.  Picking a young guy at #9 means we're looking 2-3 years down the road before major contribution (ie. Deng / Gordon).  I like an athletic 7'0 ft center, with a 37 inch vertical that loves to stay in the gym.  

by EdNealy on Jun 28, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I doubt it
I think Wallace's game is more similar to Naoh than TT. Ty's a combo foward ho the BULLS were playing at guard early in the season.

by Blacknight23 on Jun 28, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

the night, nor the offseason isn't over folks
just because the bulls didn't take Spence with the first pick doesn't me the Bull will be without a low-post scorer next season. WAIT IT OUT

by Grass on Jun 28, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

have you seen a worse low post shooter go this hi
no offense, god i can understand this pick. the bulls have plenty of high energy guys already, i'm stunned by this pick.

by wheatfield mike on Jun 28, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

cant understand this pick
sorry, my fingers were faster than my brain

by wheatfield mike on Jun 28, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

There was no low-post option available
A lot the people who hate the pick are missing the point: There is NO legit low-post guy available in this draft other than Greg Oden. Pax just took a low-risk big guy who will be good for a long time.

The low post guy will have to come through a trade or free agency. Hawes was not the answer.

by jai on Jun 28, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank You!!!
All these guys are developmental at this point.  Pax knows that we're not going to magically fix the low-post option with the 9th pick in the draft.

by EdNealy on Jun 28, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly
If Pax and Skiles didn't think Hawes would play this year or be able to do what the team needed, then the Bulls would still be without a low-post scorer and would possibly have wasted the pick.  It's the whole argument against drafting for need.
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jun 28, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

We only need a small bump
We all saw Wallace lacking energy at times last season. The Bulls are losing all thier back up bigs. He'll only play 10-15 minutes next year. Thats all we need.  

by Blacknight23 on Jun 28, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Hawes won't be that great
His upside is Brad Miller and his downside is Chris Mihm.

by jai on Jun 28, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

New promo
Ponytail night
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Workout
We needed size and therefore needed to pick a big man.  Didn't Noah and Hawes face each other in a workout?  I guess Noah was the better player in that workout.  I preferred Hawes for low post scoring.  But I can't argue with this pick since they faced each other.  Pax saw them head to head and chose Noah.  

On a side note, I did love the "Thanks Isiah" sign too.  Hilarious.

by KDesai on Jun 28, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

This team will not look like what people think
Everyone the hates this pick, needs to realise the Pax knows the same shit about the low post they need. I mean this Sunday, free agents can sign. Every team is gonna look more different in the near future, including the Bulls.
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

We got Tyrus and Noah for Curry.
Good deal. I really like this pick. Thats going to be some nasty celebrations after dunks.

"I love the tradition here," Joakim Noah said of his visit to Chicago. "It's a team and an organization that definitely understands what it takes to win a championship and I feel like winning championships is what it's all about."

I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Chicago Business
Whoever makes polyester faux hair in Chicago just pinched themself to see if they were dreaming.
Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 28, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

but the Bulls still haven't replaced Curry
or at least his low post scoring ability.  Obviously, the Bulls are better defensively.  I'll give Pax the benefit of the doubt, but I am not sure how this pick was the best choice for the Bulls.
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

and get beat up by the nerd patrol?
no thanks.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

wait
your not in the nerd patrol?
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I meet people the old fashioned way
with 900 numbers.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe not better
but not necessarily worse either.
And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

HOLD YOUR HORSES, PEOPLE!!!
To those fans who don't get this pick, Hawes was not the answer. He would have played very little next year on a contending team because he doesn't have something he's really good at. At least with Noah, you are getting an exceptional help defender and more athleticism. We already know Duhon's on the block, Noc is likely gone now, and PJ Brown, and management wants Gordon off the bench. That's why his name pops up and you hear a lot about JamesOn Curry, a scorer that will accept coming off the bench.  There's going to be a trade this summer for your coveted MBwcPUaCDT.
In Pax We Trust! DAAA BULLS!

by RingItUp26 on Jun 28, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Kings' fan reactions to getting Hawes:
Reactions: Kitchen - Not the pick that any fan was hoping Sacramento would make with a number of other guys on the board. No seven footer should ever have to improve his rebounding. Doesn't the term "upside" usually end up meaning "bust."

Ziller - Big, white, and unathletic: Your Sacramento Kings. UGH.

From TrueHoop's draft coverage.

That could have been us, guys.  Time will tell, but I really think the Bulls escaped a bust.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jun 28, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was going to reply
to you wjb, but Randolph to the Knicks... woah!

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing
That Knicks frontcourt is something else now - Curry AND Randolph? "Black Hole" doesn't quite do it justice.

by ChrisRobin on Jun 28, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thats cool they all got laptops.
I think the Bulls are moving Wallace what do you think? Lakerville?
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

OK
who do you guys think we go after with the 2nd round picks?

What Positions/players?

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

hustle, energy, winners

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Big Baby Davis
I don't know if he'll be available, but he'd be a steal in the 2nd round.  The weight is obviously a concern, but the 2nd round is where you can gamble with guys like that.

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ron Lewis
...looked pretty good from what I saw of him last season.

by Mike Aparicio on Jun 28, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I cant help but think about the defense
and rebounding. This team will be so great defensivly
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
New York is so dumb
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Whoa!
That NY-Portland thing is crazy.
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jun 28, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I am impressed Matt
updated this thread from the Party.

by KT on Jun 28, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

IF...
I think that if we had Noah we would have beaten the Pistons.  I like the pick.

We would have used the #2 pick to get him last year...

The Blazers just screwed the knicks over...  Portland is going to be good.

by Zac23 on Jun 28, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Wait until the first time . . .
Randolph blows off a game to go to a strip club in New York.  He'll get eaten alive by the media there.

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

oh my god they are happy about it?
They got the last Jailblazer! Awesome
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Steve Fransis will
come back to life now.
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Doubtful
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

That sucks
I really liked Z-Bo for the Bulls...
The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Jun 28, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Curry + Randolph
How's that gonna work?

by Mike Aparicio on Jun 28, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

All offense inside
No defense, and no shooters... Great!
The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Jun 28, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe they can sign Mike Sweetney . . .
And set a record for having the heaviest frontcourt in NBA history.

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

if one of them could
pass I would like it, but they can't feed the ball to eachother (or anyone).

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

They can feed the Double Quarter Pounder
to themselves
Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jun 28, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Curry and Randolph
are going to turn the ball over 75,000 times next season.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn Golden st. just draft Williams
thats huge! The team is going to be sick. He so fits in with that team. They are like street ballers. Now they got a Tyrus Thomas type player.
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

First off
the Knicks already has Curry! They dont need a post player.

Second, Zack in NY?! Thats a nightmare waiting to happen.

Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

...oh
and giving up on a young Fry?

Wasnt he "untouchable" a year ago?

God they are fuckin so dumb.

Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe...
they draft Jason Smith...and he'll be a part of the Kobe deal.

Right...

by Lt.Dan on Jun 28, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

My god I don't think Phil Jackson is comming back.
The old Phil would have gotten out of this! He hasn't signed his contract exstention.
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Perspective on Noah
Don't mistake his ugly shot for a poor offensive game.  His passing ability is right up there with his defense.  He is far from useless in the post and he can finish after contact.  Wait till you see him zoom up and down the court.  He will make TT look like he is standing still.  

You are going to LOVE Noah...

by haze on Jun 28, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope you're right.
Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 29, 2007 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

stephen a/ dickie v...
the reason for the mute button

by Lt.Dan on Jun 28, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL!
Apparently their mothers never told them about indoor voices.
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jun 28, 2007 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually I was surprised
when i talked to Dickie V in person he did not yell at me I was surprised

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

no lol
we talked about the Devil Rays and my school cuz his grandkids go there.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

if bin laden
played for Duke dickie V would lvoe him

scratch that

if bin laden played college basketball dickie v would love him

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Truthfully, I do think a lot of it
is an act - part of the public persona he has cultivated over the years.  But he is still tough for me to take in large doses.  I cringe whenever he's doing a Kansas game.
"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jun 28, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pee Wee Herman is the same way.
Or Paul Ruben. Whats Dickie V's real name?
I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn it!
Not while I'm drinking my beer...

(spit take)

by Lt.Dan on Jun 28, 2007 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seriously?
That was from tonight? Not flattering at all.
Right now I would trust Pax with my life. :-)

by sue369 on Jun 28, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

From FOX Sports
This is kinda interesting folks
DIME'S TAKE: Don't think for a second that Knicks fans here at the Garden didn't remind everyone that this should have been the New York's pick. Good thing Noah didn't end up in NY. Would have ended up in Page 6 every morning. Spencer Hawes reportedly received a guarantee from the Bulls that they would take him with this pick. So much for guarantees. Noah just doesn't fit the Bulls need right now but he is an NBA ready role player coming onto a team that is set to go deep in the playoffs. We have to think the Bulls go hard after Darko now.
Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW!!
So Noah it is. He will be fine as a Bull. I'm excited to see how he fits with the team.
Right now I would trust Pax with my life. :-)

by sue369 on Jun 28, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

New thread
This is muy full -- new thread via the main page.

by Tom Ziller on Jun 28, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Are we on the verge of a record here?
Nbadraft.net was uber-slow earlier, as was draftexpress.com  I think people have realized that the NFL draft is boring and long, and that the NBA Draft is a crazy rodeo of activity.
Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 29, 2007 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions  

WTF Portland?
I know Z-Bo's trade value was low but atleast get something for him.  They traded for a player the Knicks were going to buy out.  They gave up 20/10 for Frye and no salary cap space.  Its pretty sad when you get played by Isaiah Thomas.  Atleast get the Knicks draft pick.
"If you're not going to compete, then I'll dominate you." MJ

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

noah
is a great pick.
we have lots of assets to make a good trade (read, not similar to NY's zbo trade), we have a nucleus that is young and can guarantee us a complete starting five for the next five years.  
Ben Wallace is immediately expendable.
Noah's only weakness on offense is his shot.  Granted, that's a big one but he can dribble, move, has great hands and plays above the rim.
finally, our team can run almost any other team right of the court.  

by CookDing on Jun 28, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Noah
I disagree that Noah was a good pick. I am not saying that Noah is a bad player but simply am arguing that he was a bad pick for the Bulls. Noah's strengths include athleticism, energy, and enthusiasm. The Bulls are filled with players which already bring athleticism, energy, and anthusiasm. The Bulls last year were a scoring big man away from being in the NBA Finals. The Bulls should have either tried to address that need in the draft or used their pick to bring in a scoring big man. The Bulls should have used this draft to acquire players to propell themselves to the next step and unfortunatley so far they have not.
I also disagree that Big Ben becomes expendable as i can assure you that no one in the NBA is going to take on his enormous contract. The Bulls need to bring in a low post threat but they should not part ways with Luol Deng as he will be the one of the great SFs in the game. The Bulls are one piece away from being one of the most dangerous teams in the NBA.

by PBlackburne on Jun 28, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

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