2013 CB Draft : Draft Thread : VOTING ENDS 8:00PM EST TONIGHT

[BigAlTheFuture]

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/53610/tayshaun-prince-and-the-grizzlies-stifling-defense

FWIW. Stats aren't everything y'all.

[AB_Celtic]

Cleveland takes Lionel Hollins as its coach.

[nickagneta]

We are now at lunch.

Rebus and Washington has until 1:45 to make both picks.

Fitzhickey and The Rondo Show can make their selections at any time.

I am still awaiting confirmation from Evantime regarding the earlier rescinded trade that has been reworked.

If Rebus makes his two picks early. please hold off on continuing the draft until I come back from lunch.

AB and air are up in the coaches round

[fairweatherfan]

With the 15th pick in the 6th round the San Antonio Spurs select:

Kemba Walker

He's already learning the Wiggle.

This was the guy I was shocked at being available.  I don't want to step on Wiggle's team promotion, but check out this comparison:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pcm_finder.cgi?request=1&sum=0&p1=crawfja01&y1=2013&p2=ellismo01&y2=2013&p3=jennibr01&y3=2013&p4=walkeke02&y4=2013

That's Jamal Crawford, Monta Ellis, Jennings, and Kemba.  Kemba was arguably the best or second-best of the group last year, but gets forgotten because Charlotte is so horrible.  Nice pickup.

[RebusRankin]

Washington selects Evan Turner with the 6.24.

[AB_Celtic]

Rebus, check PMs.

[pearljammer10]

Washington selects Evan Turner with the 6.24.

Taken right out from under me again!

[BigAlTheFuture]

If anybody got an extra 7th rounder, shoot me a PM.

[KCattheStripe]

Washington selects Evan Turner with the 6.24.

Nice pick.

[BigAlTheFuture]

Houston Rockets take Tayshaun Prince

Surprised he lasted this long. I was gonna go with another player but didn't know Tayshaun would still be on the board.

Me too. Shocked. Didn't realize Tayshaun was still on board until this morning.

Excellent pickup.

Yeah, I completely overlooked him.

[McHales Pits]

I didn't have a chance to do a full write-up on the selection because I was rushing to the podium with his name card.

President/GM McHP Quote: "Here in Minnesota, we are thrilled to announce that we have selected Shane Battier in the sixth round. We are happy to add one of the most cerebral veteran defensive players in the game today to our roster. We had a hole on our roster when it came to defending bigger guards and wing players and that is a role that Shane has excelled in for the duration of his career. He also possesses a great three-point shot that will be an effective weapon for this team. His veteran leadership will be invaluable both on the floor and off as his effort and hard work on the court is only exceeded by his preparation and dedication to improving off of it. Welcome to Minnesota, Shane."

[McHales Pits]

Also...

Riah is the next to pick a coach. I know Nick has been making roster selections for him. Will you be be making his coach selection, too?

Should he be skipped for now to let others continue with the coach selection?

It has been moving today after a stagnant weekend and I didn't want to see it stop now considering Nick has been helping Riah.

[nickagneta]

TRADE(now that we all, including me, have our act together)

Brooklyn sends 7.16 and 8.10

Philadelphia sends Kosta Koufos and 13.17

[nickagneta]

TRADE

Denver trades Vince Carter, 7.7, 9.7

Orlando trades Martell Webster. 9.10, 10.16

[AB_Celtic]

TRADE

Denver trades Vince Carter, 7.7, 9.7

Orlando trades Martell Webster. 9.10, 10.16

A two-round jump for a guy who went a few picks earlier?