2007 DRAFT THREAD, Part II

can spell minutes at the 4 for them and they also have cap room to get guys. J-rich is a proven scorer which is absent on that roster. It's a good deal and I wanted the Bulls to draft Wright.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Funny from Deadspin...

Noah. . YOU LOOK LIKE EVERY SINGLE BATMAN VILLAIN ROLLED UP INTO ONE.

Just say no to... Hawes.

by SouthSideIrish @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions

great line

my laugh just woke up my kid.

by Jesse07 on Jun 28, 2007 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Paxson

Please trade 49 and 51 to get McRoberts.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions

Glen Davis to Seattle

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions

That pick

has was traded to Boston. Big Baby goes to Boston.

Just say no to... Hawes.

by SouthSideIrish @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions

i know im paranoid about draftees

but i think boston robbed seattle in that trade

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Seattle is having a sweet night.

As an Oklahoman, I feel particularly vested in their success these days. :)

"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 9:56 PM CDT reply actions

Portland buys another pick

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions

Details?

Just say no to... Hawes.

by SouthSideIrish @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Portland

gets the Finnish point guard Pettri Koppen for the 42nd pick and Microsoft gift cards (cash considerations).

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Damn

McRoberts to Portland. They are loaded at 4/5. Maybe Pax needs to blow up Pritchard's celly.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions

So true

but they are really young at the 4/5.

Just say no to... Hawes.

by SouthSideIrish @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Spoke to soon, they traded it to Philly

Just say no to... Hawes.

by SouthSideIrish @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions

God MJ

is so dumb for trading Wright for Richardson. I don't get this shit sometimes. So does he think Felton, Richardson, Morrison, Herrmann and Ofakro is a solid starting 5?

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions

Duhon for Frye

any thoughts?

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions

So, will we go after a sign and trade for Milicic?

He's gonna be a free agent and all we have is a mid level exception. Any chance he ends up in Chicago?

by PGHcager on Jun 28, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions

hmm

not for a mid level exception.

by Sambossanova on Jun 28, 2007 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Darko

is getting more than the MLE. Maybe the high crotioan population here will serve as a discount.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Portland

I'm starting to become jealous even though I shouldn't be

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions

2 that I hope are still available when we pick

Marc Gasol and Jared Jordan

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions

Just hit me

Anyone else think Noah could be like David Lee? I haven't heard anyone compare the two but Noah could be like Lee with better defense.

That idea just made me smile

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions

Hey, Option

Glad something tonight made you smile.

"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 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions

HAHA

Im trying to psych myself here.

I have no choice but to play mind games with myself right now

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

My Grandpa always says

"The glass is half full - and if that's not enough for you, it's half full of vodka and refills are free."

Whatever it takes to get to your good place, man.

"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 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions

His hair is way Bigger

Curls leave little to be desired, though. Sue prob loves that rug.

Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 29, 2007 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions

speaking of sue

where is she with the haluska pick?

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm really

excited for Adam and hope things work out for him. I'm not a big fan of Noah's hair.

Right now I would trust Pax with my life. :-)

by sue369 on Jun 29, 2007 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions

I would be very happy if we got J. Jordan

and Marc Gasol

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

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions

right?

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Clippers

just snagged Jared...fuck

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Bulls second round picks coming up

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions

Gasol still there!

You have to pick this guy if he falls to the Bulls. Worth a shot. Then maybe Pau demands a trade to Chicago to be with his brother. lol

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:31 PM CDT reply actions

And Aaron Gray

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Aaron Gray is terrible.

Can't even make layups.

by PGHcager on Jun 28, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions

my predictions

Taurean Green (will back up Kirk for 15 min a game)
Jameson Curry (will play the 5th guard Pargo type role)

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions

My Picks

Taurean Green
Aaron Gray or Marc Gasol

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Sam Cassel

must be happy. He is no longer the ugliest man in the NBA.

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions

when did big z leave the league

and he's got an FSU guy to back him up

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Damn it

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

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions

You gotta be kidding me!

Can I get anything I want today?!

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions

I guess we're

not getting Gasol.

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions

damn lakers

i wanted gasol

by lawyeti on Jun 28, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions

If you guys notice Im not here after tonight

Youll know what Ive done to myself

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions

Kupcheck

thought he was drafting Pau.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions

Aaron Gray

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions

Aaron Gray

not bad at all

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions

Bulls select

with their first pick the 2nd round, 49th overall. Aaron Gray, C, Pitt

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions

YESSSSSS

Aaron Gray.

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions

haha

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions

49

is Aaron Gray. Yes we get a simliar player to Hawes 40 picks and a non guarnteed contract later.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions

Damn it

Would have preffered gasol to gray.

by Sambossanova on Jun 28, 2007 10:40 PM CDT reply actions

Positives: Gray is a legit 7-footer, and he has the girth (he weighs in at 271) to handle the middle full time. He's a good rebounder, especially on the offensive boards. Excellent hands. Good lower body strength helps him hold position in the paint. Nice baby hook. Good perimeter shooter.

Negatives: He's not a very good athlete, and weight has been an issue in the past. With the NBA moving toward an up-tempo style, Gray's type of game is less valued than it's been in the past. Not much of a shot blocker. Poor free throw shooter.

Summary: For a second straight season, Gray continues to prove that he's a legit NBA center prospect, despite scouts' misgivings. He's moved from the first-round bubble to a pretty firm first-round pick.

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:40 PM CDT reply actions

VERY FIRM first round pick

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions

Aaron Gray.

Right now I would trust Pax with my life. :-)

by sue369 on Jun 28, 2007 10:40 PM CDT reply actions

Shut up

Screamin A. Richardson is a better scorer than anyone on the Bobcats plus he got the rights to Davidson who if not for pulling out of school because of his brother's passing would have been atleast a mid 1st rounder.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:41 PM CDT reply actions

I'm from Pittsburgh

I've seen Gray play about 50 games the last two year. He's terrible. Can't shoot, no lateral movement, can't jump. He's going to get destroyed at the NBA level, if he ever gets on the court.

by PGHcager on Jun 28, 2007 10:41 PM CDT reply actions

Just draft Green

If theyre gonna trade Duhon, Green would be a good backup.

Afterall, he is a winner too!

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions

Gotta take Green!

by Mike Aparicio on Jun 28, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions

Get Green

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions

PLEASE GET GREEN!

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions

51

is Duhon's replacement.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions

FUCK THIS SHIT!!!

Curry

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions

a drug dealer?

what the hell pax?

by lawyeti on Jun 28, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions

Not bad JamesON Curry

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions

okie dokie

Let the Pargo era begin again!

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions

It's JamesOn Curry

Maybe he can hook his teammates up with some good weed.

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions

noahs pumped already

farm voice "We saw that in neighbor millies yard...but my paw said i shouldnt touch it"

Kirk Hinrich ladies and gentleman :-)

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Man, Portland

got Green.

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions

so jealous

Fuckin Portland
I cant take it anymore

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions

Portland picks billionth player

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

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 10:46 PM CDT reply actions

Coming up

1 billionth and 1

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

by Rankdog on Jun 28, 2007 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions

JamesOn Curry - From ESPN

Similarities: Quincy Douby

Notes: Declared for the 2007 NBA Draft and has decided to stay in the draft. Had his college scholarship pulled by North Carolina after being arrested for marijuana possession.

Positives: Big-time scorer. Excellent slasher to the basket. Good shooter with legit NBA 3-point range. Good at penetrating and dishing to open teammates. Flies up and down the floor. Long arms allow him to play bigger than he is.

Negatives: Undersized 2 guard. Thin, frail body. Turnover prone, can play out of control. Poor shot selection at times. Doesn't give a great effort on the defensive end. Very inconsistent.

Summary: He came into the NCAA as a highly touted prospect, but struggled his first two years at Oklahoma State. Had a much better junior year, putting him back on the NBA radar screen.

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions

Ha!

They compared him to "Doobie". Pax probably heard JamesOn had a sweet "J" and thought they were talking about his jump shot.

And what's with the capital "O" in the middle of his name??

by Mike Aparicio on Jun 28, 2007 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions

"Gotta love a guy named Douby"

A quote of the day from Sir Charles Barkley

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions

he and sweets need to toke up

sweets will amke sure we get some meat on them bones

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions

They got another pick coming up

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions

Nichols to Portland

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions

Pax

did his homework on Curry. He was ESPN 1000 yesterday and said he had a talk with Curry about it. Pax cares too much chemistry not to do his homework. Solid chance Green or D.J. dont get taken and we can pick them up as FA's.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:48 PM CDT reply actions

Curry hasn't had any big problems at school

the last 3 years. I think I would have taken Green over Curry as a player, but not because of any off court stuff.

"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 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions

This is shit

Damn it. will the buls ever take a risk. I guess Gray is a winner and curry is , i have no idea. Would have prefered to get some unkown international player like Ali Traore and it owuld have also made sense to get green to play with noah.

by Sambossanova on Jun 28, 2007 10:49 PM CDT reply actions

the unknowns

would have made for a better summer league. You still have to like the summer team's chances with the twin towers thing going on.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Jun 28, 2007 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions

noah may not play

according to ESPN

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

gray was an underacheiver as is pitt

and curry isnt a winner OSU fell off the face of the earth

is ali that sick dunker from france?

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Portland has gotten 8 players

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:49 PM CDT reply actions

Well now that our picks are over and done with

I'll grade this draft as a C plus . . . Didn't think the Bulls could do better unless Yi fell to them.

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by Option27 on Jun 28, 2007 10:49 PM CDT reply actions

Do you realize...

The Bulls could've taken Visser at #51 and rolled out a lineup of Hinrich, Nocioni, Noah, Gray, and Visser.

Doesn't that get you excited?

by Jake Whitacre on Jun 28, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions

Sounds like a law firm

by Mike Aparicio on Jun 28, 2007 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Hahahah

LOL.

Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 28, 2007 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions

No

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Green goes to Portland

and a few years ago that would have been very funny.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:52 PM CDT reply actions

Mejia

Goes to Detroit. Drafting all those guards makes one wonder if Chauncy is leaving.

by LD9 on Jun 28, 2007 10:57 PM CDT reply actions

Doubt it

These are just second round picks. Half these guys will never even play in the league.

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions

2nd round big

If the bulls were going to get some big man in the second round they should have draft one with at least some offensive potential who could score in the post aka Herbert Hill. Frustration at an all time high. If you combine gray, wallace, thomas, adrian griffin, and duhon we could have the lowest scoring team ever.

by Sambossanova on Jun 28, 2007 10:58 PM CDT reply actions

Fortunately that lineup will never be on the court

Together. Two of those guys may not even be on the team next year.

by Big D on Jun 28, 2007 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions

My guess

They didn't want to take a friend of Noah's unless they know they won't cut him. And they don't know that.

So, Aaron Gray and a guy whom I will call "Not Eddie." I don't really have a gut feeling either way.

Anyway, I can't wait to see what center they pick up this offseason! I was really hoping for Randolph-oh well. Collison? Milicic? Hawes? Some other (white) dude?

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Jun 28, 2007 10:59 PM CDT reply actions

They still have

The All-American Rejects going.

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 11:01 PM CDT reply actions

dear god

why?!

by SRQman on Jun 28, 2007 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions

I know it

doesn't fit with the NBA draft at all.

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions

At this point in the draft?

Pay attention to the band name.

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Jun 28, 2007 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions

I was wondering why I was subjected to that,

Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 28, 2007 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Not exactly inspiring,

but I think the Bulls will be better with the addition and the internal improvement we've come to expect. Why are people saying this move indicates the Bulls may go after Milicic? What's the reasoning?

by Freethefro on Jun 28, 2007 11:04 PM CDT reply actions

Here we go

last pick.

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 11:05 PM CDT reply actions

Good Job

Paxson grabbed high value at his picks. I am happy we grabbed two seven footers who can grab rebounds a scoring two guard off the bench. Good job. Gray might not be a starter but at a 49th pick he is a very servicable big off the bench.

He probably isn't done because Duhon & Noce can still be moved.

by Jesse07 on Jun 28, 2007 11:08 PM CDT reply actions

gray

can take up sweetney's minutes except he has half the offensive skill sweets does.

by Sambossanova on Jun 28, 2007 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions

You give Sweets the ball on the low block,

he'll score 6 out of 10 times.

Gray will score 2 out of 10 times, if he gets lucky. And if he gets fouled, he can't shoot free throws.

Basically, Gray is the worst 7 footer in the NBA the last 20 years. I'd rather have Mark Eaton or Greg Ostertag.

by PGHcager on Jun 28, 2007 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions

pavel podkelzone

by milesgmsu on Jun 29, 2007 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Gray's a good pick-up

Yeah, he's not the most athletic guy, but he's taken alot of heat throughout college, so the tendency is to underrate him now. He's still a 7' widebody. Not a bad 4th big to pick up more than halfway through the 2nd round (keep in mind he was probably a first-round pick in '06).

Draft pick rodeo -- Yi Hawes!

by preverbal on Jun 28, 2007 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions

"Winners and Losers"

segment on ESPN...only losers? Your Chicago Bulls.

Premature?

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

yes, premature

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

Off-base

Look, the Bulls knew they needed post production, that's why they worked out Hawes not once but twice.

The Bulls made a very educated decision to pass on him. They're a better judge, right now, of whether they made the right pick in Noah as an NBA player, than any pundit or fan.

So yes, extremely premature.

by Todd Lerner @ Blog a Bull on Jun 29, 2007 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions

Overall grade B

by bu11s on Jun 28, 2007 11:12 PM CDT reply actions

Overall Grade

B-

Noah might be fine, needed two big men. Curry could be a good pickup, and a reason to ship Duhon away, which we all would like. No low post threat available, and Gray should be able to contribute right away. Was a top20 pick about two months ago, and Gasol would be a project. Layups will be difficult against Noah, Wallace, Thomas frontline. All are fantastic help defenders. Noah's FT shooting will be a boost, and energy might just make the whole team explode into fits of rage. Shot can be worked on, Hakeem could help teach them(Thomas and Noah). Overall, fit needs as well as possible, would have liked to sneak up to get McRoberts in addition. SF depth could have helped with the possible departure of Noce. Deng/Thabo?/Griffin isn't too strong. I don't consider Thomas a SF, but I guess Deng will get generous minutes next year. Overall, team looks like so(Without Duhon, Khyrapa, Allen, PJ and Noce):

Hinrich/Gordon/Curry
Gordon/Thabo/Curry
Deng/Thabo/Griffin
Thomas/Noah
Wallace/Noah/Gray

Not a bad team, decent depth and that's only with 10 players.

Let's finish Zeke off with a diamond in the rough!

by cubbybear on Jun 28, 2007 11:29 PM CDT reply actions

Noc

Maybe Chapu stays with the Bulls. He would probably be content being the backup for Luol and whoever is the PF. I would like to see him come back personally...even as much as he enrages at times. He's probably a better option than most of what is out there, including so called big men. Duhon should go of course, but I say keep Noc.

by goldengod on Jun 28, 2007 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Typo

I meant to say "enrages me at times".

by goldengod on Jun 28, 2007 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Weird to see a Curry on the roster again

by paxson43 on Jun 29, 2007 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Underwhelmed

is how I would describe my feelings about this draft. I really hope Noah develops.

And with the 9th pick the Bulls select...

by bullshooter on Jun 28, 2007 11:30 PM CDT reply actions

I kinda think Boston got alot better.

They came on last season late and now have Ray Allen. Hmmm not too bad.

I hope for Noah but I expect Hawes.

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Jun 28, 2007 11:37 PM CDT reply actions

The East

Once again the East will be wide open. I agree with you joejoe that Boston will be better with two legit stars and Jefferson. Pistons will drop a bit in my opinion although not a whole lot. Cavs will be the same, but won't get slaughtered in the Finals again because they won't get out of the second round. The Bucks are the team in the Central that will be tough. They are a playoff team and if Yi is at least a fair player this year they could be a problem.

by goldengod on Jun 28, 2007 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions