2009 Celticsblog Draft: Draft Thread

[Roy Hobbs]

The Milwaukee Bucks select C Brendan Haywood

Nice one.  We had him rated highly, and have no major concerns about his injuries going forward.

[johnnyrondo]

good pick by the Bucks. They have potential to be very interesting at the 6month mark

[Edgar]

yes haywood pick

great pick.

[Roy Hobbs]

I hear Shaq and Brad Miller are best buddies 

Haha.  They have a healthy respect for one another as competitors.  Shaq likes guys who aren't intimidated by him.

[bucknersrevenge]

The Milwaukee Bucks select C Brendan Haywood

Nice one.  We had him rated highly, and have no major concerns about his injuries going forward.

Thank you. We didn't feel concern about the wrist either going forward. Finished last year strong and he'll be ready for mini camp.

[Edgar]

I hear Shaq and Brad Miller are best buddies 

Haha.  They have a healthy respect for one another as competitors.  Shaq likes guys who aren't intimidated by him.

no approbal nor annoucing of the trade

I want to hear what people think of us getting rondo   (kidding)

[Gainesville Celtic]

So shaq to Portland for the other Oneil or Hawes I'm guessing.

And if there was some accuracy to that report, what would people think?

yawn.

shaq is still imposing, but you can see the effect he has on a team w/o a mega-star personality (i.e. Wade, Lebron, Kobe) at this point in his career.

interesting/overwhelming to have the Crotornaats hyping their team in stereo this year    POR wasn't as good as they sold themselves as last year and I don't think they will be again this year, trade or no trade... just my 2 cents

[Roy Hobbs]

So shaq to Portland for the other Oneil or Hawes I'm guessing.

And if there was some accuracy to that report, what would people think?

yawn.

shaq is still imposing, but you can see the effect he has on a team w/o a mega-star personality (i.e. Wade, Lebron, Kobe) at this point in his career.

interesting/overwhelming to have the Crotornaats hyping their team in stereo this year    POR wasn't as good as they sold themselves as last year and I don't think they will be again this year, trade or no trade... just my 2 cents

Shaq in the middle, kicking it out to Rashard Lewis, Michael Redd, Mike Bibby, and Manu Ginobili, is a pretty good recipe for success, I think.

That strategy took Orlando to the finals last year, and our team is more complete.  (Rashard is Rashard, Bibby > Alston, Manu > Hedu, Redd > Lee, and Portland's bench >>> Orlando's bench.)

However, I wouldn't expect you to concede.  It's one of the things we like about you, GC. 

[Edgar]

So shaq to Portland for the other Oneil or Hawes I'm guessing.

And if there was some accuracy to that report, what would people think?

yawn.

shaq is still imposing, but you can see the effect he has on a team w/o a mega-star personality (i.e. Wade, Lebron, Kobe) at this point in his career.

interesting/overwhelming to have the Crotornaats hyping their team in stereo this year    POR wasn't as good as they sold themselves as last year and I don't think they will be again this year, trade or no trade... just my 2 cents

Lebron

[nickagneta]

Boxers are offering a package of 9.28, 11.3 and 11.4 for a 7th rounder. Please PM me. TPs to be included in deal.

[Gainesville Celtic]

So shaq to Portland for the other Oneil or Hawes I'm guessing.

And if there was some accuracy to that report, what would people think?

yawn.

shaq is still imposing, but you can see the effect he has on a team w/o a mega-star personality (i.e. Wade, Lebron, Kobe) at this point in his career.

interesting/overwhelming to have the Crotornaats hyping their team in stereo this year    POR wasn't as good as they sold themselves as last year and I don't think they will be again this year, trade or no trade... just my 2 cents

Shaq in the middle, kicking it out to Rashard Lewis, Michael Redd, Mike Bibby, and Manu Ginobili, is a pretty good recipe for success, I think.

That strategy took Orlando to the finals last year, and our team is more complete.  (Rashard is Rashard, Bibby > Alston, Manu > Hedu, Redd > Lee, and Portland's bench >>> Orlando's bench.)

However, I wouldn't expect you to concede.  It's one of the things we like about you, GC. 

The recipie is good, i'm just not sure everyone's ready to give Shaq the # of touches he wants on this POR team... he'll defer to guys like Wade and (this season) to Lebron, but not IMO to guys like Lewis, Bibby and Redd... Manu, maybe.

Ando outside of Phoenix, Shaq's possiblity for injury goes up some-to-significantly, IMO.

not hating, just evaluatin' 

[Roy Hobbs]

not hating, just evaluatin' 

With a healthy anti-Portland bias.

Shaq wants to win, so that he can regain his lead over Kobe in championships.  He respects guys like Manu, who have earned their NBA legacy.

If a hypothetical trade like this were to go down, it would be a good move for Portland in the short term.

[crownsy]

not hating, just evaluatin' 

With a healthy anti-Portland bias.

Shaq wants to win, so that he can regain his lead over Kobe in championships.  He respects guys like Manu, who have earned their NBA legacy.

If a hypothetical trade like this were to go down, it would be a good move for Portland in the short term.

as long as it's for the idea of hawes, whcih you've sold quite convincly as a big man of the future, than yes. 

if it's for jermaine, then i don't like it as much.

[Lucky17]

Portland's damp climate isn't good for the rheumatoid arthritis.

The Crotornats training staff better stock up on the Icy Hot.

[indeedproceed]

not hating, just evaluatin' 

With a healthy anti-Portland bias.

Shaq wants to win, so that he can regain his lead over Kobe in championships.  He respects guys like Manu, who have earned their NBA legacy.

If a hypothetical trade like this were to go down, it would be a good move for Portland in the short term.

I don't like the move either.


Great pick by Milwalkee though. I heard center was a "gaping hole" for them.