2009 Celticsblog Draft: Draft Thread

[johnnyrondo]

I like the Garcia pick. He was in the mix with Rudy and Raja last round. Good get Orlando.

[indeedproceed]

With the 6th pick in the Sixth Round The ORLANDO MAGICS select


SG/SF Francisco Garcia





We're ecstatic since we considered him in the 5th round --- Garcia is one of 4 players last year (with Lebron, Wade, Granger) to average 1 blk/1stl/1 3pm; and did it in the fewest minutes/gm.

Great pick. Superb wing sub.

[Evantime34]

The Golden State Warriors select Tyreke Evans.

This late in the draft we are happy to pick someone who could be a true impact player.

[Rondo2287]

Except one is only 22 and will only get better and the other will turn 30 this year and is losing a step defensively. Not a huge downgrade imo.

Scola is one my favorite frontcourt players and so I'm not going to knock the trade.

But let's not go overboard on the Prince revisionism. "Losing a step?" I haven't seen any evidence myself, and anyway doubt that his game is predicated on foot speed. Though I'd be interested in hearing the counter-argument.? His defensive PER has held steady. He's one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, with a 7'2" wingspan. He's tough, he's difficult to shot over, he's even more difficult to drive around, he's great in transition, he's great on the switch. He's also a winner over the course of his career, with a championship and a ton of playoff experience that can't or shouldn't be easily discounted.

Chandler is a significant downgrade.

Who also happens to play for the Knicks

[indeedproceed]

The Golden State Warriors select Tyreke Evans.

This late in the draft we are happy to pick someone who could be a true impact player.

I almost took him instead of Roger Mason. I thought I'd be getting too young with mr evans, but he's the guy I wanted.

[Donoghus]

Dallas Mavericks select: Erik Dampier

[Evantime34]

The Golden State Warriors select Tyreke Evans.

This late in the draft we are happy to pick someone who could be a true impact player.

I almost took him instead of Roger Mason. I thought I'd be getting too young with mr evans, but he's the guy I wanted.

Mason Jr. was the only guy ahead of Evans on my SG list at the time you picked.

[bdm860]

New Jersey selects Derek Fisher and the old get older...

[indeedproceed]

Dallas Mavericks select: Erik Dampier

great pick

[wdleehi]

New Jersey selects Derek Fisher and the old get older...

He fills the hole. 

[johnnyrondo]

Except one is only 22 and will only get better and the other will turn 30 this year and is losing a step defensively. Not a huge downgrade imo.

Scola is one my favorite frontcourt players and so I'm not going to knock the trade.

But let's not go overboard on the Prince revisionism. "Losing a step?" I haven't seen any evidence myself, and anyway doubt that his game is predicated on foot speed. Though I'd be interested in hearing the counter-argument.? His defensive PER has held steady. He's one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, with a 7'2" wingspan. He's tough, he's difficult to shot over, he's even more difficult to drive around, he's great in transition, he's great on the switch. He's also a winner over the course of his career, with a championship and a ton of playoff experience that can't or shouldn't be easily discounted.

Chandler is a significant downgrade.

Who also happens to play for the Knicks

Who also happens to have a 7 foot wingspan as well. Chandler is the real deal. Not as good as Prince right now, but much closer to Prince then any big man I could get in round 9 would be to Scola.

 And Rondo2, your starting center is a Clipper, so you should probably keep quiet on what teams people play for. and your starting 2 guard plays for the..  Oh yeah you don't have one.

[Rondo2287]

Except one is only 22 and will only get better and the other will turn 30 this year and is losing a step defensively. Not a huge downgrade imo.

Scola is one my favorite frontcourt players and so I'm not going to knock the trade.

But let's not go overboard on the Prince revisionism. "Losing a step?" I haven't seen any evidence myself, and anyway doubt that his game is predicated on foot speed. Though I'd be interested in hearing the counter-argument.? His defensive PER has held steady. He's one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, with a 7'2" wingspan. He's tough, he's difficult to shot over, he's even more difficult to drive around, he's great in transition, he's great on the switch. He's also a winner over the course of his career, with a championship and a ton of playoff experience that can't or shouldn't be easily discounted.

Chandler is a significant downgrade.

Who also happens to play for the Knicks

Who also happens to have a 7 foot wingspan as well. Chandler is the real deal. Not as good as Prince right now, but much closer to Prince then any big man I could get in round 9 would be to Scola.

 And Rondo2, your starting center is a Clipper, so you should probably keep quiet on what teams people play for. and your starting 2 guard plays for the..  Oh yeah you don't have one.

You dont have a Starting Small Forward either, you just have a guy who plays one on TV

[johnnyrondo]

Except one is only 22 and will only get better and the other will turn 30 this year and is losing a step defensively. Not a huge downgrade imo.

Scola is one my favorite frontcourt players and so I'm not going to knock the trade.

But let's not go overboard on the Prince revisionism. "Losing a step?" I haven't seen any evidence myself, and anyway doubt that his game is predicated on foot speed. Though I'd be interested in hearing the counter-argument.? His defensive PER has held steady. He's one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, with a 7'2" wingspan. He's tough, he's difficult to shot over, he's even more difficult to drive around, he's great in transition, he's great on the switch. He's also a winner over the course of his career, with a championship and a ton of playoff experience that can't or shouldn't be easily discounted.

Chandler is a significant downgrade.

Who also happens to play for the Knicks

Who also happens to have a 7 foot wingspan as well. Chandler is the real deal. Not as good as Prince right now, but much closer to Prince then any big man I could get in round 9 would be to Scola.

 And Rondo2, your starting center is a Clipper, so you should probably keep quiet on what teams people play for. and your starting 2 guard plays for the..  Oh yeah you don't have one.

You dont have a Starting Small Forward either, you just have a guy who plays one on TV

Lebron plays one on tv too. Didn't get the joke. Research Chandler a little, now that you have free time since you don't have to convince people about Arenas anymore.

[The Walker Wiggle]

Who also happens to have a 7 foot wingspan as well. Chandler is the real deal. Not as good as Prince right now, but much closer to Prince then any big man I could get in round 9 would be to Scola.

I ought to have added that I do like Wilson Chandler and his upside. He could potentially put up some gaudy numbers this season. I was just eager to come to Prince's "defense."

[Gainesville Celtic]

hey y'all....just an idea --- maybe we should dial it down a notch. This *is* a game.

plus if you blow all your arguments now it gives your competition more time to respond during the press conferences/playoffs.