The Official NBA '08 Draft Lottery Thread

[NY Comeback]

With all the Playoff talk, ISH could use some Lottery discussion aswell. Miami is the projected team to get the No.1 pick, with Seattle, Minnesota, and Memphis following. So to all of the fans from losing squads, enter and discuss your team needs for next season, and if this draft/draft position could help you.

Here's another fact, your team can do no worse than three spots less of how your team finished in the regular season's standings, meaning New York, who finished 5 worst can't get worse than 8th.

So here, just make predictions, your teams best case scenario, and all discussion for this Tuesday's draft. (On a side note, here's to us getting No.1, New Yorkers! :cheers: )

Here's all fourteen of the teams chances of winning the Lottery:

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/3166/14764742ia6.jpg

(Can a Mod please Sticky this thread? Thanks)

[TruthKGRay3412]

When is the lottery?

[BFRESH44]

^ Tuesday..

This Anticipation of this draft lottery > This years NBA playoffs.


B-Easy or D-Rose a Heater...Let's get it.

[NY Comeback]

When is the lottery?
This Tuesday. May 20th 8:00PM EST On ESPN, Before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

[LBJ 4 MVP]

Lets hope the Warriors get the #1 pick!

[KNOW1EDGE]

Blazers are gonna get the #1 pick again this year, and draft Derick Rose. Then we are gonna rule the NBA for the next 10-20 years.

No, but in all honesty i want Portland to just trade the #13(if that is indeed where we end up)

I want Seattle to get the #1 and NY to get the #2 picks.

Good luck everybody!

[InspiredLebowski]

With the 11th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers select Kevin Love.

[Nets fan 93]

I hope the Nets get at least the 2nd and get Micheal Beasly I would be so happy :D
But if they dont w/ the 10th pick Nets should get JaVale McGee

[Skywalker]

Im dreaming of Rose being a TWolf but I would settle with Beasley as well. Anyone else and Id trade down for someone like Eric Gordon.

[NY Comeback]

With the 11th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers select Kevin Love.
You really think Love will fall that low? I don't see him going any lower than 6, but most Mock Drafts on the net have him pretty low....I find that interesting.

[BigTicket]

Cavs aren't in the lottery so my main hope for this year is that Miami doesn't get a top 2 pick, beyond that I'm fine with all of the possible scenarios. Would really annoy the hell out of me if they get rewarded with a player of Rose/Beasley's level after putting on the worst show I have ever seen from any proffesional ballclub, just outright horrible play, complete lack of sportsmanship and blatant tanking.

Also I would like to see Rose with the Sonics or Clippers, but that's really a minor thing.

[BFRESH44]

Cavs aren't in the lottery so my main hope for this year is that Miami doesn't get a top 2 pick, beyond that I'm fine with all of the possible scenarios. Would really annoy the hell out of me if they get rewarded with a player of Rose/Beasley's level after putting on the worst show I have ever seen from any proffesional ballclub, just outright horrible play, complete lack of sportsmanship and blatant tanking.

Also I would like to see Rose with the Sonics or Clippers, but that's really a minor thing.




Get ready to be annoyed then, f*ck boy...:pimp:

[InspiredLebowski]

You really think Love will fall that low? I don't see him going any lower than 6, but most Mock Drafts on the net have him pretty low....I find that interesting.
I'd say it's around 50/50 that he'll be around at 11. I could see a team like Charlotte or Chicago taking him higher. The more recent reports I've seen on ESPN say he's already begun to drop weight, and the kid's already the most polished big man draftee since Bogut in my mind, and as a freshman. If the reports of him getting into much better shape pan out I could see him turning some heads at the pre-draft workouts and getting picked something like top 7.

[206kid]

With the number 1 pick of the 2008 NBA Draft the Miami Heat select Derrick Rose out of Memphis University

[StroShow4]

does anyone know who is the lowest team on the board in NBA history to have won the lottery?

[A Loyal NJ Fan]

does anyone know who is the lowest team on the board in NBA history to have won the lottery?

Pretty sure it was the Nets.

[StroShow4]

Pretty sure it was the Nets.

do you know what year it was and which pick they were supposed to get?

[MrEncinas]

Get ready to be annoyed then, f*ck boy...:pimp:
I can see this being quoted after the lottery when we get the fourth pick :(

[Interminator]

^^Theres no way Miami can get lower than the 3rd pick,I dont see Miami getting the #1 pick and I could definetly see them getting #2 or #3.

Prediction:
1.New York Knicks
2.Miami Heat
3.Seattle Sonics
4.Los Angeles Clippers
5.Memphis Grizzlies
6.Minnesota T'Wolves
7.Milwaukee Bucks
8.Charlotte Bobcats
9.Chicago Bulls
10.New Jersey Nets
11.Indiana Pacers
12.Sacramento Kings
13.Portland Trailblazers
14.Golden State Warriors

Thats just what I'm predicting heading into the lottery.

[Interminator]

With the First pick in the 2008 NBA Draft the New York Knicks select DeAndre Jordan from Texas A&M University("Loud Booing")

I know its sad to think that would happen but Donnie Walsh is one of the worst drafters in the NBA,he drafts a good player once every 10 years really.

The last good player he drafted was Danny Granger in 2005,before him it was Al Harrington in 98,before him it was Rik Smits in 1988.

Walsh will either draft you a career role player,or a bust.

[Skywalker]

Prediction:

1.New York Knicks
2.Miami Heat
3.Seattle Sonics
4.Los Angeles Clippers
5.Memphis Grizzlies
6.Minnesota T'Wolves

omg Id die

[InspiredLebowski]

With the First pick in the 2008 NBA Draft the New York Knicks select DeAndre Jordan from Texas A&M University("Loud Booing")

I know its sad to think that would happen but Donnie Walsh is one of the worst drafters in the NBA,he drafts a good player once every 10 years really.

The last good player he drafted was Danny Granger in 2005,before him it was Al Harrington in 98,before him it was Rik Smits in 1988.

Walsh will either draft you a career role player,or a bust.

Vern Fleming (18)
Wayman Tisdale (2)
Chuck Person (4)
Reggie Miller (11)
Rik Smits (2)
George McLoud (7)
Dale Davis (13)
Malik Sealy (14)
Scott Haskin (14)
Eric Piatowski (15)
Travis Best (23)
Eric Dampier (10)
Austin Crosher (12)
Al Harrington (25)
Vonteego Cummings (25)
Primoz Brezec (27)
Fred Jones (14)
David Harrison (29)
Danny Granger (17)
Shawne Williams (17)

[mjbulls23]

9.Chicago Bulls

:banghead:

[Interminator]

Prediction:


omg Id die
:oldlol: :oldlol:

If Minnesota doesn't get Beasley or in the range for Beasley they should either take Brook Lopez or just trade the pick.

Theres no need for a 2 with McCants,and Foye in rotation at the 2.
Theres no need for a 4,with Al Jefferson.
Theres no need for a Combo Guard,with Telfair as a young developing PG and Jaric.

[MrEncinas]

^^Theres no way Miami can get lower than the 3rd pick,I dont see Miami getting the #1 pick and I could definetly see them getting #2 or #3.
Though it's the least likely scenario (getting the fourth pick) it's still very possible

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/3166/14764742ia6.jpg

[Knuck the Ficks]

does anyone know who is the lowest team on the board in NBA history to have won the lottery?
From memory it was the Magic (they drafter Webber the year after Shaq). But the odds were different then for the higher placed teams.

I think they changed the probabilities to ensure it wouldn't happen again.

[Interminator]

Vern Fleming (18)
Wayman Tisdale (2)-Sacramento
Chuck Person (4)[/b]
Reggie Miller (11)
Rik Smits (2)
George McLoud (7)
Dale Davis (13)
Malik Sealy (14)
Scott Haskin (14)-BUST
Eric Piatowski (15)
Travis Best (23)
Eric Dampier (10)
Austin Crosher (12)
Al Harrington (25)
Vonteego Cummings (25)-BUST
Primoz Brezec (27)-BUST
Fred Jones (14)
David Harrison (29)-BUST
Danny Granger (17)
Shawne Williams (17)
Career Role Player
Star Player

Yeah you're more than likely to get a solid role player with him drafting.:confusedshrug:

[InspiredLebowski]

Career Role Player
Star Player

Yeah you're more than likely to get a solid role player with him drafting.:confusedshrug:

What do you want when you're drafting outside the lotto the vast majority of your career?

[StroShow4]

Primoz Brezec (27)-GOAT

fixed.

[FireMcFailPlease]

:oldlol: :oldlol:

If Minnesota doesn't get Beasley or in the range for Beasley they should either take Brook Lopez or just trade the pick.

Theres no need for a 2 with McCants,and Foye in rotation at the 2.
Theres no need for a 4,with Al Jefferson.
Theres no need for a Combo Guard,with Telfair as a young developing PG and Jaric.
If OJ Mayo is at 3, itd be smart to take him. Youre still drafting the talent, not the need at top 3.

Either way. Im praying for a top 2 pick...literally praying.

We have had 0 lottery luck in 20 years of existance. Especially in 92 when Shaq went to Orlando and we ended up with stupid Christian Laettner

[Nets fan 93]

do you know what year it was and which pick they were supposed to get?
I'm pretty sure it was 01 when they got K-Mart It was either 12-14...

[Nets fan 93]

I heard the nets are shopping Marcus maybe to move further up in the draft:D

[ZHAKIDD532]

do you know what year it was and which pick they were supposed to get?
It was 2000 Draft, they got Kenyon Martin #1 overall and I believe they were supposed to pick #6 or #7, I can't remember which exactly...

[ZHAKIDD532]

I heard the nets are shopping Marcus maybe to move further up in the draft:D
ERIC GORDON HERE WE COME!!!

[DatPrince]

the knicks will draft Derrick Rose i guarantee it

[InspiredLebowski]

I could see Beasley being a Shawn Marion type, offensively anyway, under D'Antoni, but they'd take Rose

[bagelred]

My prediction for the draft is Sonics win. The team that doesn't deserve it because they just got Kevin Durant. Plus, the team is moving/not moving so this will bring that controversy to forefront, just like David Stern doesn't want. :lol

http://www.multiaxis.com/artcam/sonics%20logo.jpg

[shaoyut]

seatle with number 1 pick and portland with the number 2 i hope

[KNOW1EDGE]

seatle with number 1 pick and portland with the number 2 i hope


That would be rediculousley awesome.:D

[shaoyut]

^ Tuesday..

This Anticipation of this draft lottery > This years NBA playoffs.


B-Easy or D-Rose a Heater...Let's get it.
lol cause you are from miami

[FireMcFailPlease]

That would be rediculousley awesome.:D
by awesome youd mean really gay right

[Lebron23]

I am hoping that the Memphis Grizzlies get the no.1 pick in the NBA Draft, and I think they suffered enough after trading Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for players, who have no chance of becoming an all star in the NBA.

[chains5000]

I am hoping that the Memphis Grizzlies get the no.1 pick in the NBA Draft, and I think they suffered enough after trading Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for players, who have no chance of becoming an all star in the NBA.
The 1st pick MUST go to an Eastern team.

[Lebron23]

The 1st pick MUST go to an Eastern team.

I also expect the Knicks to get the no.1 pick in the NBA because they have a new front office, and Stern wants to turn them into a major contender in the Eastern Conference by 2010.

[DatPrince]

I also expect the Knicks to get the no.1 pick in the NBA because they have a new front office, and Stern wants to turn them into a major contender in the Eastern Conference by 2010.

:cheers:

couldn't agree with you more they are def. getting a top 2 its just a gut feeling


KNICKS DRAFT DERRICK ROSE:party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

THE KNICKS ARE FINALLY WATCHABLE

[Interminator]

:cheers:

couldn't agree with you more they are def. getting a top 2 its just a gut feeling


KNICKS DRAFT DERRICK ROSE:party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

THE KNICKS ARE FINALLY WATCHABLE

Derrick Rose is not going to make an entire offense better.

Thats a ridiculous pipe dream that many Knicks fans are probably going to have,if he starts and averages at least 35 MPG expect something around 12 PPG 6 APG.

I'm not convinced that the Knicks will draft Rose if they are set to keep Marbury.:confusedshrug:

[blazerftc]

I'm going to agree on the Knicks, but not because of any conspiracy. The way I've seen the lottery crack up the last few years, the team with the worst record hasn't had the mojo. It's usually been the team with the 3rd to 5th worst. And NY is tied for 4th. Silly logic, you ask? Maybe. But it's still early in the morning :oldlol:

[MrEncinas]

couldn't agree with you more they are def. getting a top 2 its just a gut feeling

just a 7% chance of a first and an 8% chance of a second. It's pretty unlikely they get a top 2 pick.

[bjtrdff]

just a 7% chance of a first and an 8% chance of a second. It's pretty unlikely they get a top 2 pick.


People just don't understand statistics, and the draft lottery, and always talk about the team with the best odds not getting it. That's because even though they have the best odds (25%) it means that 75% of the time, they won't, so as a whole, it's much more likely the team with the worst record doesn't get it. So yeah, at best over the long haul, the top team only gets it one in 4 years, which is close to what we've seen overall since this lotto started.

And as exactly stated above, they only have a 7% chance of snagging the first pick, and an 8% chance of getting the second. So I wouldn't be holding my breath if I were in NY.

I think the best case scenario for all non-Knick fans is that 3 teams lower than the Knicks odds-wise win the lotto, get bumped, and the NYK get moved down. Has an entire fan-base ever committed suicide at the same time before?

[FireMcFailPlease]

I hope they let Knicks fans into the room.

New york fans are entertainment at its finest. Draft time when they boo or cheer is funny as hell to watch on TV...but itd be funny if they just bumped to 7th or 8th and the reaction on them would be priceless...like that boston guy last year who was about ot cry

[JPR]

Bulls, by all accounts, are a proverbial lock for #9 or #10. That's Joakim Noah territory. That should be good enough for UCLA's Russell Westbrook or Kevin Love.

[DatPrince]

Derrick Rose is not going to make an entire offense better.

Thats a ridiculous pipe dream that many Knicks fans are probably going to have,if he starts and averages at least 35 MPG expect something around 12 PPG 6 APG.

I'm not convinced that the Knicks will draft Rose if they are set to keep Marbury.:confusedshrug:

but he'll get them into the right direction better than marbury....and yes the knicks will draft rose i just got this feeling lmao

KNICKS DRAFT DERRICK ROSE :party: loll

[Interminator]

but he'll get them into the right direction better than marbury....and yes the knicks will draft rose i just got this feeling lmao

KNICKS DRAFT DERRICK ROSE :party: loll
Not really :confusedshrug:

I'm not a Rose hater but I really could see him becoming the next Antonio Daniels more than him becoming the next Gary Payton.:confusedshrug:

[i seen hippos]

I hope Wolves get the top pick and Knicks get the second pick.

pg
Foye
Brewer
Beasley
Jefferson

Will be sick in the future. Just need to find a real pg in the future although it won't ever be one of the top ones unless it comes through the draft because of how much money will be invested into the team already.

Rose
Crawford
? no one worthy of starting
Randolph
Lee

Trade Marbury and Curry for some picks or a starting caliber sf/c.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Not really :confusedshrug:

I'm not a Rose hater but I really could see him becoming the next Antonio Daniels more than him becoming the next Gary Payton.:confusedshrug:

you sound retarded.

[Interminator]

you sound retarded.
If only you could hear me.:oldlol:

[ihatetimthomas]

Derrick Rose is not going to make an entire offense better.

Thats a ridiculous pipe dream that many Knicks fans are probably going to have,if he starts and averages at least 35 MPG expect something around 12 PPG 6 APG.

I'm not convinced that the Knicks will draft Rose if they are set to keep Marbury.:confusedshrug:

They will keep Maybury bc he is an expiring contract and let it run out or trade the expiring contract away. He will not be a Knick past this season. Pg position has been a problem for years w/ the Knicks. They need a guy like him

[Interminator]

They will keep Maybury bc he is an expiring contract and let it run out or trade the expiring contract away. He will not be a Knick past this season. Pg position has been a problem for years w/ the Knicks. They need a guy like him
Everyone knows he won't be a Knick past this season because he's heading overseas to play in 2009.

By drafting Derrick Rose what do you do with Nate Robinson,he is a great fit for D'Antoni's system but you can't possibly play him at the 2,they'd probably have to rotate Rose in as Jamaal Crawford's back-up at the 2 when Robinson checks in the game.

The smart thing for New York to do would be to trade Starbury,Crawford,and Q-Dog.

Start Derrick Rose at PG,Acquire Via Trade a SG,Start Chandler at SF.

But they're not smart enough to realize this because they want to be competitive next season.

[Myth]

Repeating a question from the Draft thread (since I didn't see the Lottery thread earlier):

I didn't see the answer to this question on NBA.com's lottery page. What time is the lottery? I know its tomorrow, but what time?

[Interminator]

Repeating a question from the Draft thread (since I didn't see the Lottery thread earlier):

I didn't see the answer to this question on NBA.com's lottery page. What time is the lottery? I know its tomorrow, but what time?
8:00 P.M. ET

[Myth]

Cool. Thanks.

[NY Comeback]

*Bumpage*

Come on folks, the Lottery is less than 24 hours away! :cheers:

[kidachi]

With the 11th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers select Kevin Love.

I think he's Andrew Bogut 2.0,,

[DatPrince]

*Bumpage*

Come on folks, the Lottery is less than 24 hours away! :cheers:

:banana: :banana: i been waiting so long for the draft lottery its not even funny

:cheers: to the knicks finally moving in the right direction

i GOT A FEELING WE GET DERRICK ROSE

but the knicks will draft either:
1. derrick rose:party: :banana:
2. michael beasley:party:
3. o.j mayo:party:
4. d.j augustin:rockon:
5. jayred bayless :applause:

[InspiredLebowski]

I think he's Andrew Bogut 2.0,,

Fine with me with the 11th pick.

[berraco]

Memphis should get a top 2 pick. Beasley is more than necessary for the Grizzlies. I'm almost sure that Rose will be #1 pick for almost any team with real chances in the lottery, so Beasley would be available at #2.

[veilside23]

there is no way that augustin will be the 5th pick... it would be crazy i mean he is really good but i dont think he deserves to be pick that high...

I think it will be miami who gets the first pick... rose + wade + matrix is quite interesting just really depends on their back up...

number 2 pick is a toss between seatle and minny. i do hope minnies get it ....

about kevin love i dont think he is bogut 2.0 he will be just kevin love he can take his game to the nba.... love will be better than that bogus pick i mean bogut hahahaha if pacers get him he can be a good addition... plus a steal for the 11th pick ..

[T.O.RAPS]

Jay-Z is going to rep the Nets at the lotto.

http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2008/05/20/19899419.aspx

[NY Comeback]

Come on, peeps! Play the mock draft while you wait in anticipation! Took me like, 12 tries to get the Knicks at #1.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/lottery2008/mockdraft

[i seen hippos]

I didn't want to make one if this will be used, but I think we should stickie a mock draft thread for after the lottery tonight.

[Qwyjibo]

I just hope the top 2 go out West again just like last year. If teams like New York, Miami, Chicago or even New Jersey get up there then that'll probably send the Raptors back to the lottery next year.

[i seen hippos]

That's a good thing. lol We could use Rubio as our future star guard or Thabeet once Bargnani gets deported.

To be honest I thought the same thing about two Western teams getting the picks though. In fact I want Seattle to get the #1 and Portland the #2 this year.

Rose
Durant
Green
Wilcox
Crap

and

Crap
Roy
Beasley
Aldridge
Oden

I don't like Beasley at the 3 cause I think he's too slow, but it would be interesting nonetheless. The teams would be one C and one PG away respectively from being great teams.

Aldridge and Beasley could almost be interchangeable on offense depending on the matchup.

The teams drafting the other player would make it simpler, but I don't like Beasley and Durant together.

[FireMcFailPlease]

I am officially now, nervous.

[Qwyjibo]

I wouldn't mind if Memphis got 1 or 2. They'd obviously want Beasley but to me they are the kind of irrelevant team that I wouldn't mind seeing get one of these picks. Build around Conley, Gay and Beasley and see what happens. I doubt they'll be keeping Mike Miller around for long and IMO Darko sucks and will suck until the end of time so they'd still need fill the SG and C spots.

[qrich]

I am officially now, nervous.

Same here....since it could be make/break for us

[MrEncinas]

Same here....since it could be make/break for us
same here

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

here's my bold lottery/draft prediction:
Miami wins the #1 pick

Miami then makes a trade with the Knicks:
Haslem & Blount & #1 pick
for
Zach Randolph, Nate Robinson, Knick's #4 pick

Miami then drafts Brook Lopez

New Miami squad: Nate, DWade, Matrix, Zach, Lopez

[hotsizzle]

Hoping the East catches a break.

[JazzDoc]

here's my bold lottery/draft prediction:
Miami wins the #1 pick

Miami then makes a trade with the Knicks:
Haslem & Blount & #1 pick
for
Zach Randolph, Nate Robinson, Knick's #4 pick

Miami then drafts Brook Lopez

New Miami squad: Nate, DWade, Matrix, Zach, Lopez

NO! I want the Knicks to keep their team together until the 2009-2010 season. After that, they can do what they want.

[Spudjjay]

Broooooklyn!!!

Hov at the lottery :pimp:

[fatboy11]

When do the Nets move to Brooklyn?

[Interminator]

here's my bold lottery/draft prediction:
Miami wins the #1 pick

Miami then makes a trade with the Knicks:
Haslem & Blount & #1 pick
for
Zach Randolph, Nate Robinson, Knick's #4 pick

Miami then drafts Brook Lopez

New Miami squad: Nate, DWade, Matrix, Zach, Lopez
No possible way.

Miami's going to spread the court out and run next season,you'll probably see Dorrell Wright starting at the 3 and Marion at the 4 next season for Miami.

A more up tempo offense will keep D-Wade healthier because in the half court offense he was in with Shaq,D-Wade was basically a kamikaze he'd take the ball from wherever and attack the basket hurting himself and getting to the free throw line.

[Interminator]

When do the Nets move to Brooklyn?
Whenver Barclays Center is finished.

Probably the 2010-2011 season.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Come on..


bring some luck to new york

[Interminator]

Broooooklyn!!!

Hov at the lottery :pimp:
I wonder when Fiddy is going to buy a stake in a basketball team?

[sixerfan82]

the draft is before the game or halftime?

[glidedrxlr22]

They should've already done the lottery behing closed doors. Now all we have to do is wait over the next 5-30 minutes for the results.

[Interminator]

Its the Draft Lottery and it's in 11 minutes.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

If we get Rose it's obvious we are making trades no matter what..wonder who else is coming to NY

[Interminator]

They should've already done the lottery behing closed doors. Now all we have to do is wait over the next 5-30 minutes for the results.
Exactly.:cheers: :cheers:

Come on New York.

[sixerfan82]

They should've already done the lottery behing closed doors. Now all we have to do is wait over the next 5-30 minutes for the results.

and if NY wins, everyone calls *fix* whether or not it already be fixed, should make for some interesting headlines though

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Hova lookin fresh

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

I wouldn't give a sh*t who calls it fix, allthat would matter is we have Rose or Beasley but i'll be satisfied with Mayo too

[KNOW1EDGE]

.....and the first pick in the 2008 NBA draft will go to..... The Portland TrailBlazers:bowdown: :bowdown: :party:

[Interminator]

and if NY wins, everyone calls *fix* whether or not it already be fixed, should make for some interesting headlines though

How ****ing hilarious would it be to start the draft lottery off with a team like Milwaukee getting the #14 pick.

If Golden State wins the lottery I'll **** myself due to the laughter.

[glidedrxlr22]

KNOWLEDGE, you might have given some people a heart attack with that post. :D

[Interminator]

Okay its on right now where I'm at.

#14 Golden State
#13 Portland
#12 Sacramento
#11 Charlotte

LMFAO.

This means that Indiana has moved into the Top 10

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

4 minutes

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Okay its on right now where I'm at.

#14 Golden State
#13 Portland
#12 Sacramento
#11 Charlotte

LMFAO.

This means that Indiana has moved into the Top 10

lol charlotte

[vert48]

Stuart Scott needs to go away.

[BigTicket]

Okay its on right now where I'm at.

#14 Golden State
#13 Portland
#12 Sacramento
#11 Charlotte

LMFAO.

This means that Indiana has moved into the Top 10

If true that means Indiana has moved into the top 3, you can't move up to a pick outside that.

[thenextgreatbigman]

Okay its on right now where I'm at.

#14 Golden State
#13 Portland
#12 Sacramento
#11 Charlotte

LMFAO.

This means that Indiana has moved into the Top 10
dumb ass, that's not even how the lottery works. teams don't move into the top 10. the lottery is only for the first 3 picks.

[Spudjjay]

I wonder when Fiddy is going to buy a stake in a basketball team?

50 money is crazy right now...... I wouldn`t mind seeing the unit courtside.... :pimp:

[Interminator]

dumb ass, that's not even how the lottery works. teams don't move into the top 10. the lottery is only for the first 3 picks.
:roll: :roll: :roll:

I was just joking damn relax.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

If Golden State gets #1 pick they will be scary too

Biedrins
Beasley/Harrington
Jackson/Barnes
Monta
B Diddy

[DatPrince]

Okay its on right now where I'm at.

#14 Golden State
#13 Portland
#12 Sacramento
#11 Charlotte

LMFAO.

This means that Indiana has moved into the Top 10


HOW THE **** YOU KNOW????......BULL****


for the record KNICKS GET DERRICK ROSE:party: :party:

[Interminator]

50 money is crazy right now...... I wouldn`t mind seeing the unit courtside.... :pimp:
Yeah but who would he buy a share in?

The Raptors?

[statman32]

Oh ****!

[statman32]

Bump cause it won't load on my phone

[Spudjjay]

Yeah but who would he buy a share in?

The Raptors?

The Celtics of course...

[BigTicket]

Not Miami, Not Miami, Not Miami, Not Miami ...... :D

[qrich]

Not Miami, Not Miami, Not Miami, Not Miami ...... :D

+1...don't like blatant tankers.

[RoseCity07]

Kings lady is just kickin it with DWade and Kevin Durant. Lucky fan.

[Apples]

Yes, I also don't want to see Rose or Beasley in Miami.

[InspiredLebowski]

Enough with the presentation ESPN, get to the picks!

[DuMa]

lol sacramento queen.

[KNOW1EDGE]

Enough with the presentation ESPN, get to the picks!


Yeah no $hit

[MrEncinas]

Live streaming video | Miami Heat's ping-pong decision from the AAA

http://www.miamiherald.com/594/story/540608.html

[NY Comeback]

I think I'm gonna throw up....START THE DAMN LOTTERY ALREADY! :mad:

[BigTicket]

Damn, that Kings lady is tiny standing next to Wade and Rudy, just looks wrong.

[BrooklynZoo]

is the lotto at the half or before the game?

[Bobcat4Ever]

is the lotto at the half or before the game?

Before

[RoseCity07]

WTF I thought the lottery was at half time of the game. Glad they are getting it over with before all that. The game would not be entertaining just waiting for it to be half time.

[ThaWarrior]

omg warriors got the 1st pick!!! jp

[NY Comeback]

It's bout to start up! If the Knicks are called at eighth.....man...

[InspiredLebowski]

Mitch Richmond's workin for the Warriors? Who knew.

Jesus Bird, you're on national TV, spit out the gum.

[NY Comeback]

D'Antoni! :party:

Bring us some luck!

[DuMa]

fred hoiberg just pulled out a stuffed animal. what a piss poor soft organization that is.

[statman32]

Bump

[InspiredLebowski]

C'MON, can't the basketball gods smile on Indiana just once?!

[Y2Gezee]

Bulls... they really lucked out

[jjswifty]

wow.

[DuMa]

omg bulls keep moving up

[Spudjjay]

lol at GS
lol at Bird
lol at Jay-z
: ( the knicks

[NY Comeback]

**** you, Chicago Bulls.

**** you.

[qrich]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[RandomBalla55]

:oldlol: :oldlol: @ Sonics getting the shaft.

Cold blooded.

[InfiniteBaskets]

Ouch, tough blow for Seattle. Good luck Miami

[MrEncinas]

Woooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KNOW1EDGE]

shiiiiiiiit

[baseketball4life]

man the Bulls can be so damn lucky if they get top 2

[rknine15]

omg

[Apples]

I wonder if D'Antoni still wants to coach the Knicks lol

[Interminator]

WTF @ Chicago.

[Blue&Orange]

If chicago ends up in the top two i stop watching the NBA.

[InspiredLebowski]

Chicago'll get the #1. Boston and LA in the Finals. Bulls #1. Knicks will pull some crazy lopsided trade. CONSPIRACY!

[RagingBull33]

Let's go Minny and Chitown!

[hotsizzle]

D'antoni's face was priceless:oldlol:

[Interminator]

Chicago will draft Derrick Rose or make more fans angry.

[Apples]

If chicago ends up in the top two i stop watching the NBA.

That makes no sense o.O

[thenextgreatbigman]

**** the bulls, they better not get beasley.
let them get #3 and waste it on lopez

[RoseCity07]

Bulls the only team to break into the top 3.

[InfiniteBaskets]

So with Seattle out... Miami's chances of number one pick are improved?

[kaiteng]

Show the power of teddy bear, the Mayor!

[konex]

I hope Miami gets #3. Frikken tankers :oldlol:

[waishing]

That look on larry Bird... he looks like he's about to explode
btw the representatives can't hear that espn commentator right?
Hahaha the Wolves rep holding the bear standing

[Interminator]

Chicago'll get the #1. Boston and LA in the Finals. Bulls #1. Knicks will pull some crazy lopsided trade. CONSPIRACY!
It really ****ing is,its such a ****ing conspiracy.

This is to get Chicago back on the map.

[InspiredLebowski]

**** the Bulls. They better get 3rd

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Nooooooooo

[jjswifty]

D'antoni's face was priceless:oldlol:

yea, someone needs to post a pic/gif of that.

:lol

[TruthKGRay3412]

Lets Go Minny!11

[BigTicket]

Not at all going like I hoped.

[InspiredLebowski]

What The ****

[Y2Gezee]

Bulls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111

Actually, Bulls don't need either Beasley or Rose. They have a good pg, they have Deng and Thomas that are Beasley like. Go for a big or a trade

[rknine15]

If chicago ends up in the top two i stop watching the NBA.
:roll: :roll:

[ChrisKreager]

The Chicago Bulls are ON THE CLOCK!

(Oops, wrong sport.)

[DuMa]

heat's tanking no good!!!!!

[Blue&Orange]

Omg !!!

[RandomBalla55]

Chicago Bulls win the lotto.

:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[baseketball4life]

WOW


the BULLSSSSSS

[jjswifty]

rigged.

:rolleyes:

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Bulls will selet Derrick Rose

[Apples]

Bye bye Kirk Hinrich

[hotsizzle]

Bulls get 1. sweet

[NY Comeback]

SON OF A MOTHER****ING ***** NWERJGHI#QY%Q$UHsgnsansbaa

:banghead: :mad: :mad: :mad: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[InfiniteBaskets]

Okay, welcome Beasley to Miami... Anyone think Miami should skip Beasley?

[DuMa]

bulls OMG

[Interminator]

WTF

[Spudjjay]

WTF at the Bulls

[InspiredLebowski]

I'm Sending A Bag Of **** To David Stern's House

[RoseCity07]

OMG...Bulls just won. Know what it's like to feel how the Blazers felt last year.

[Qwyjibo]

Beasley to Chicago.

What a ridiculously good fit (if it happens). Add the Bulls to the list of teams that are going to pass the Raptors next season. :(

[GOBB]

Where are the Stern rigs the lottery group at??? Every year u lame ass dudes claim the lottery is rigged. And every year proven wrong. lol

[ChrisKreager]

Your thoughts on the selection?

[ChiBulls7]

omfg!!!!

[DuMa]

Pat Riley's season long hard work has just failed

[Interminator]

Bulls will selet Derrick Rose
Definetly,this creates a more intriguing story heading into the draft.

[FireMcFailPlease]

Hello OJ Mayo, I hope you like snow

[JPR]

Rose comes from a family of thugs and blunt smokers. Beasley all day!!! he's exactly what the Bulls need to contend. Post player to the MAX!

[InspiredLebowski]

.017% chance my ass

[konex]

At least those 2 don't go to the WC :cheers:

[LBJ 4 MVP]

I'm Sending A Bag Of **** To David Stern's House
:roll: THE ****IN BULLS!!!

[Qwyjibo]

Am I the only one who thinks the Bulls SHOULD take Beasley?

Hinrich
Sefolosha? (they won't give Ben Gordon big money)
Deng
Beasley
Noah

That lineup looks VERY good to me.

[statman32]

Nice!

[RandomBalla55]

Huh?

Pat Riley's season long plan didn't fail. It still worked. They're in the Top 2. They're guaranteed basically Derrick Rose unless Chicago trades off Hinrich..

It would've failed though and I would've :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: my ass off if they got #3. Which is what I thought Stern would've done..

[BigTicket]

Well that officially ****ing sucks, not only do the Heat get rewarded for their tanking, the Bulls also get the #1 pick :banghead:

[ihatetimthomas]

Beasley or Rose? Beasley fills more of a need in the paint. I think Bulls should take Beasley, they desperately need a low post threat

[Interminator]

Pat Riley's season long hard work has just failed
Not really,now he doesn't have to make the choice

Chicago will make the choice for him.

[ChrisKreager]

SON OF A MOTHER****ING ***** NWERJGHI#QY%Q$UHsgnsansbaa

:banghead: :mad: :mad: :mad: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

It's gonna be O.K.

Last year, I was hopeful that my Suns could steal a high pick.

[DoubleTech]

beasley to chicago, thats an easy one.

rose to miami... set in stone.

[Blue&Orange]

Someone, please shoot me. :banghead:

[RoseCity07]

Hopefully for the Bulls Rose doesn't like motorcycles.

[mhg88]

:party: :party: :party:

[InspiredLebowski]

Think there's a way Chicago could work a deal with Miami and swap picks? I think Chicago should take Beasley, and Miami should take Rose, so it'd work.

[MrEncinas]

Okay, welcome Beasley to Miami... Anyone think Miami should skip Beasley?
Hell no, but there is also no guarantee the Bulls will take Rose. Either way we should be happy. If we get Beasley then Marion may get traded, because I don't see us re-signing him. I'm really excited right now, and congrats to the Bulls!

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

OJ Mayo will go 3rd.

Who are the Knicks going to take at 6?

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

OJ Mayo will go 3rd.

Who are the Knicks going to take at 6?

[konex]

Bulls HAVE to take Beasley. Works out well for the Heat too..

PS: LMAO @ D'Antoni

[Interminator]

Beasley or Rose? Beasley fills more of a need in the paint. I think Bulls should take Beasley, they desperately need a low post threat
Beasley's not going to be the low-post threat he was in college in the NBA.

He's going to be more of a face-up PF in the NBA.

But then again why do you draft Beasley when they've used their past 2 1st Round Picks on PF's.

[MrEncinas]

Pat Riley's season long hard work has just failed
I do not think Riley was tanking, but there was no failure. We get Beasley or Rose. Heat fans should be ecstatic.

[Y2Gezee]

I change my mind. Bulls obviously go for Beasley right and hope he becomes the go to scorer they need. Heat still get Rose, and all is right with the world. But I don't get rid of Hinrich unless I can make a great deal with him.


Starts off the Hinrich for Melo rumours :prays:

[ihatetimthomas]

Whats next for the Heat? Pretty huge let down not getting top 2.

Mayo? Gallinari?

[GOBB]

Bulls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111

Actually, Bulls don't need either Beasley or Rose. They have a good pg, they have Deng and Thomas that are Beasley like. Go for a big or a trade

Rose or Beasley unless someone offers a sweet deal for the #1. You dont ignore talent like this. Beasley is a bonified scorer. Rose is a stud. But yeah pass them up for a big. :rolleyes:

Here you want a big? Here you go...


http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1008/ncb_g_lopez_275.jpghttp://improbable.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/ice-cream-cone.gif

[ChiBulls7]

Hopefully for the Bulls Rose doesn't like motorcycles.
:roll: oh man don't remind me. I had bought a Jay Williams jersey for my brother that year :lol

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

well..Jerryd Bayless or Eric Gordon might drop at 6

[BFRESH44]

I'm in a state of pure euphoria right now.

[ChrisKreager]

I do not think Riley was tanking, but there was no failure. We get Beasley or Rose. Heat fans should be ecstatic.

He's right.

Either way, D-Wade and the Matrix get a big-time college savior.

BTW, who are this year's free-agents?

Just curious.

[BrooklynZoo]

the bulls basically had a 1 in 60 chance to win the lottery....

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Whats next for the Heat? Pretty huge let down not getting top 2.

Mayo? Gallinari?

Heat got #2

[Interminator]

OJ Mayo will go 3rd.

Who are the Knicks going to take at 6?
Why would OJ Mayo go 3rd?

You do realize Minny has McCants and Foye at the 2.:confusedshrug:

Its Brook Lopez or Anthony Randolph.

[daone2384]

Mike Dantoni has to feel like crap. He definitely should have took the Chicago job now. :oldlol:

[Interminator]

Why draft Beasley when you still have Tyrus and Noah?

Those are 2 young PF's with potential.

[ihatetimthomas]

Heat got #2

Yea I meant wolves...who should they go for. Mayo might fit

[MrEncinas]

Beasley's not going to be the low-post threat he was in college in the NBA.

He's going to be more of a face-up PF in the NBA.

But then again why do you draft Beasley when they've used their past 2 1st Round Picks on PF's.
Beasley has been projected by many to play at SF which I think would be perfect for him, especially in his first year.

[GOBB]

Minny will take a Center. Lopez...next to Aljeff. Simple.


Why draft Beasley when you still have Tyrus and Noah?

Those are 2 young PF's with potential.

Tyrus and Noah on thier best days doesnt match Beasley offense. Stop. Your logic/reasoning is why the Bulls dont have a bonified scoring threat like a Beasley in the first place.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

NO

Anthony Randolph won't got past 5

[FireMcFailPlease]

Why would OJ Mayo go 3rd?

You do realize Minny has McCants and Foye at the 2.:confusedshrug:

Its Brook Lopez or Anthony Randolph.
Foye played pg when he returned.

Plus you dont draft for need, you draft the talent and Mayo is still more talented then Lopez or Randolph.

I hope we take Mayo

[Jasi]

What are the needs (in terms of position needed) of the first seven teams that will pick?
Who can help me with this?
Thanks.

1. Chicago - ?
2. Miami - ?
3. Minnesota - ?
4. Seattle - ?
5. Memphis - ?
6. New York - ?
7. Clippers - ?

[JPR]

John Paxson likes good character guys and despite the media totally ignoring that crooked Memphis program and Derrick Rose's crooked older brother, Reggie, people around Chicago know that Rose could be trouble. especially, playing in his hometown. It's all about Beasley baby!!

[GOBB]

NO

Anthony Randolph won't got past 5

Bust.

[NY Comeback]

This completely ****ed up my day. :(

[GOBB]

Why would Anthony Randolph go top 5??????? Get real. You guys are morons.

[ForceOfNature]

I'm so happy for the Chicago Bulls, one of my 3 favorite teams in the NBA. The Bulls and Magic (the other of my 3 favorite teams) generally tend to have good fortune in the Draft lottery. However, the other of my 3 favorite teams, the Knicks, do not.

[RandomBalla55]

Foye played pg when he returned.

Plus you dont draft for need, you draft the talent and Mayo is still more talented then Lopez or Randolph.

I hope we take Mayo

Tell that to the Hawks who drafted Marvin Williams ahead of CP3 despite them needing a PG forever. Marvin Williams was thought of to be seriously mega talented.

At some point, draft for need.

[JPR]

Why draft Beasley when you still have Tyrus and Noah?

Those are 2 young PF's with potential.

ok, everybody is missing the point here. this is the 2nd post thus far to get it wrong.

NOah is a CENTER!!

[Y2Gezee]

Rose or Beasley unless someone offers a sweet deal for the #1. You dont ignore talent like this. Beasley is a bonified scorer. Rose is a stud. But yeah pass them up for a big. :rolleyes:

Here you want a big? Here you go...


http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1008/ncb_g_lopez_275.jpghttp://improbable.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/ice-cream-cone.gif


Guess you missed my post right above this.:ohwell:

But I certainly don't think they need rose. Beasley would actually work well, but I don't think Deandre Jordan would be a bad pick for them to take via a trade down a few slots.

[GOBB]

John Paxson likes good character guys and despite the media totally ignoring that crooked Memphis program and Derrick Rose's crooked older brother, Reggie, people around Chicago know that Rose could be trouble. especially, playing in his hometown. It's all about Beasley baby!!

http://mccs1977.com/Images/Iraq/broken-record.jpg

[RoseCity07]

Brook Lopez? Come on, Oj Mayo is the best choice to play with Al Jefferson. I don't care how many guards Minnesota has. Foye can play with Mayo and McCants can take a back seat.

Don't they have Telfair too, they can get rid of that wanna be thug for a slightly less poser.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

1. Rose
2. Beasley
3. Mayo
4. Bayless
5. Gordon/ Randolph /Lopez

[i seen hippos]

Foye played pg when he returned.

Plus you dont draft for need, you draft the talent and Mayo is still more talented then Lopez or Randolph.

I hope we take Mayo

Ehhhh....I think Lopez will be a better player than Mayo.

As for Chicago, there should be some trades around draft time. If they draft Rose they should get rid of Hinrich and/or Gordon. If they draft Beasley than what happens to Thomas? I think they should draft Rose, trade Hinrich and Gordon for whatever players BUT make sure to get another top 7 pick. Draft someone like Lopez/Koufos/Randolph/Jordan.

Rose
whoever
Deng
Thomas or Noah
Koufos

A real team.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Bust.

That's what I mean, He won't be a top 5 pick

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Randolph will be a Clipper

[GOBB]

Guess you missed my post right above this.:ohwell:

But I certainly don't think they need rose. Beasley would actually work well, but I don't think Deandre Jordan would be a bad pick for them to take via a trade down a few slots.

You posted that while i was in the middle of replying.

Deandre Jordan? :roll: You mean Chicago should add yet another undeveloped big man? Arent you tired of thier frontcourt being nothing but projects or guys allergic, incapable of giving you production downlow worth a damn? Geeze, D.Jordan is no different than Tyrus Thomas, J.Noah. In terms of adding a young talent who will rely on his athletic ability and hopefully over time develop thier actual skill.

If you trade down, in that trade you better be bringing back a productive player. Otherwise its really stupid to move down. Better off taking that icecream cone over Jordan. Atleast Lopez can score. How effective in the NBA? Remains to be seen, but you dont gotta wait 4-5yrs thats for sure.

Bad GM you are.

Its Rose or Beasley. Only other option? A deal you cant refuse.

[ForceOfNature]

The crazy thing is the Bulls only had a 1.7% chance of getting the No. 1 pick!!! This has to be the lowest probability to win the lottery ever. I remember the NJ Nets in 2000 had a 4.4% chance and they got the No. 1 pick. But anyone know if this is the lowest probability to ever win a draft lottery?

[FireMcFailPlease]

Tell that to the Hawks who drafted Marvin Williams ahead of CP3 despite them needing a PG forever. Marvin Williams was thought of to be seriously mega talented.

At some point, draft for need.
Marvins college career vs Mayos?

Marvin didnt even start and there isnt a dominant PG after Rose.

[ryantheporchkid]

Bulls select Rose or get in on possible Melo trades. Chicago isn't close enough to a championship to draft Beasley.

[DatPrince]

This completely ****ed up my day. :(

+2 im so tight right now

im hoping Mayo falls or Bayless if they are both taken then i either trade or take D.J Augustin hes what the knicks need now

[GOBB]

Brook Lopez? Come on, Oj Mayo is the best choice to play with Al Jefferson. I don't care how many guards Minnesota has. Foye can play with Mayo and McCants can take a back seat.

Don't they have Telfair too, they can get rid of that wanna be thug for a slightly less poser.

Yeah add OJ Mayo then tell me who plays Center for your team.

"But but but....


:roll:


Robin Lopez. Put him next to Al Jefferson and go. Downlow is set for years.

[NY Comeback]

+2 im so tight right now

im hoping Mayo falls or Bayless if they are both taken then i either trade or take D.J Augustin hes what the knicks need now
Me too, though it's unlikely. I hope to God we don't get Gordon. My gut feeling just says he's gonna be a bust. :(

[thenextgreatbigman]

+2 im so tight right now

im hoping Mayo falls or Bayless if they are both taken then i either trade or take D.J Augustin hes what the knicks need now
I have a feeling that we end up with that euro kid and he ends up a bust.

it's all on memphis though, if they pass up on mayo or bayless for a big man we could still get one of them.