2007 draft lottery - Page 5 - Detroit Pistons Fan Community

McSheed · #41 (**permalink**) 06-05-2007, 09:09 PM

Could i just say..i was in Boston in the draft, EVERYBODY thought they would get AT LEAST one of the top three picks, what happens they get number 5...everybody was devastated..and i was like meh..at least pistons are my favorite team

Slippy · #42 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 04:38 AM

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-Speaking of Javaris Crittenton,, it's interesting to note that he's scheduled to work out with the Portland Trailblazers the day before the draft, June 27th. He obviously won't be working out for the #1 pick, and can't be planning on Portland's next pick at #37 either. So what does that mean? Deductive reasoning tells us that his people have almost certainly been convinced that there is a very good chance that the Trailblazers will have a draft pick in his range, AND will have a need for another point guard besides the two very good ones they already have in Jarrett Jack and Sergio Rodríguez. It goes without saying that the day before the draft is a VERY valuable spot on the calendar of a player like Crittenton.

A couple of quick calls made indicate that Crittenton isn't the only one who might feel that way. Two agents with draft prospects in the 5-15 draft range conveyed to DraftExpress that they feel that Portland is sending out messages implying that they may already have a late lottery pick locked up. The rumor emerging is that Portland can secure the #11 pick belonging to Atlanta, in return for Jarrett Jack if they so desire.

Portland will also (tentatively) be hosting Nick Young and Al Thornton two days before the draft, on the 26th. The Young and Crittenton workout dates were released by a Portland beat writer, Jason Quick.

draftexpress rumor mill

Slippy · #43 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 04:48 AM

i posted several times about Splitters contract issues. Hoopshype says its resolved.

Darth Tater · #44 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Luke Slippywalker

draftexpress rumor mill

Well, that's kind of disappointing because you sold me on Crittenton, but that means if Atlanta trades #11 to Portland and they use it on Crittenton then Acie Law drops to us, right?...or do the Clips grab him?

J-Train · #45 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Tater

Well, that's kind of disappointing because you sold me on Crittenton, but that means if Atlanta trades #11 to Portland and they use it on Crittenton then Acie Law drops to us, right?...or do the Clips grab him?

Have to think that the Clips take a PG...they have to right?

Slippy · #46 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 06:07 PM

If you look at rodney white's draft report, he looks eeerily similar to crittenton when they say, tantalizing potential...hasn't proved anything. I say he's worth rolling the dice for detroit. but will LAC go after him because they already did the same thing with Livingston.

CloudWalker · #47 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 10:00 PM

Sounds like Javaris is a solid bet to stay in GA going to the Hawks.

Question I've been pondering is should Joe go after the best PG available or take the best player period regardless of position.

I'm leaning towards the latter personally. I would rather have a for sure 2/3 than roll the dice with a bust or a career backup PG.

For example. Lets say Nick Young slips to 15. Him or Stuckey?

linwood · #48 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Tater

Well, that's kind of disappointing because you sold me on Crittenton, but that means if Atlanta trades #11 to Portland and they use it on Crittenton then Acie Law drops to us, right?...or do the Clips grab him?

Seattle has the number 2 pick, and the 31st and 35th pick. Today's paper mentions the Sonics are interested in Acie Law.

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It's intriguing, however, that the Sonics asked to take a look at Texas A&M guard Acie Law, who may be the best point-guard prospect, although he is behind Ohio State freshman Mike Conley in several mock drafts.

Sonics quiet on GM search

There is no way that Acie falls to the 31st spot, so perhaps the Sonics are looking at a Rashard Lewis trade for a draft pick. Hmmmm.....

himat · #49 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CloudWalker

Sounds like Javaris is a solid bet to stay in GA going to the Hawks.

Question I've been pondering is should Joe go after the best PG available or take the best player period regardless of position.

I'm leaning towards the latter personally. I would rather have a for sure 2/3 than roll the dice with a bust or a career backup PG.

For example. Lets say Nick Young slips to 15. Him or Stuckey?

Go with the best player.

This team could use a backup PG
This team could use a slashing guard/forward
This team could use some true centers.

The best player should be in that list somewhere when it's the Pistons turn to pick.

Now should the Pistons get the best player available with their second pick? Lets say the Pistons get a center with the 15th pick. Should they go for the best player at 27th if he is also a center. I say No. Pistons must not let CB burn out again. Pistons need some size and freshness in the front court, and a scorer off the bench is needed too much.

roscoe36 · #50 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 10:19 PM

Unfortunately, you can't trade a player for a pick. A player's contract has value but the pick has a value in trade of $0.

So some players would have to move as well. Tay and the pick for Shard?

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