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o.iatlhawksfan · 06-26-2007, 04:55 AM

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By Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo! Sports
June 25, 2007

THREE'S TOO MUCH FOR CONLEY

In a lot of ways, the NBA draft doesn't start until the Atlanta Hawks make their choice at No. 3. Whatever the public pressure to take a point guard, rest assured this: They won't be drafting Mike Conley Jr. that high.

After watching him toss brick after brick in Monday's workout with Al Horford and Noah, Atlanta officials had no reason to re-visit a decision they made weeks ago. It isn't that they're not intrigued with Conley, but forget making him the third overall selection. In fact, the Hawks are hoping that if Conley slips past Memphis at No. 4 and Minnesota at No. 7, he will drop down to them at No. 11.

If Conley doesn't make it that far, several league sources said Billy Knight's infatuation with Luke Ridnour will result with the 11th pick being traded to Seattle for the Sonics point guard.

"A lot of the staff there likes Acie Law," one rival executive said, "but Billy has never been sold."

For now, Horford, the 6-foot-10 forward, is expected to be Atlanta's choice at No. 3, but the Hawks will be entertaining trade offers through Thursday's draft. One trade possibility that was discussed but never came together, two league sources said, was Golden State's suggestion that point guard Monta Ellis could be available in a package for the third overall choice.

The Warriors are believed to be intrigued with drafting Yi and are still running scenarios past lottery teams with the hopes of moving up from No. 19.

• Javaris Crittenton, the freshman out of Georgia Tech, has impressed with his athleticism and long point guard frame at 6-5, but said one Western Conference G.M.: "Like a lot of young point guards, he dribbles way too much never really going anywhere." Still, Crittenton could go as high as No. 14 to the Los Angeles Clippers, who need to start thinking past the shredded knee of Shaun Livingston.

This guys is kinda an idiot that makes up ****, but what do ya'll think of Ridnour?

ATLien · 06-26-2007, 05:42 AM

Isn't he the guy Barkley said couldn't guard a chair?

G-Force · 06-26-2007, 11:35 AM

Defence is definitely not Luke's strong point, but he does distribute the ball well without turning it over. Last season, he was doing very well through November, but the platooning with Earl Watson kinda messed him up. Luke needs to consistently be a starter in order to get into the groove.

I expect that Luke will bounce back from his sub-par season to improve this next season. ANd I do think that the Supes may be interested in trading Luke for the #11 pick.

G-Force

Chan · 06-26-2007, 02:58 PM

If the Sonics end up trading Wilcox and Ridnour for Marvin, and Oden falls to #2, I will sleep with you.

**Diable** · 06-26-2007, 03:09 PM

He's terrific in a running offense,absolutely lights out passing in transition.Pretty decent shooter from three too...Rest of his game ain't so much to talk about.Big guards can really abuse him physically.

ATLien · 06-26-2007, 03:29 PM

Man I hope Portland drafts Oden.

rainman · 06-26-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheATLien

Isn't he the guy Barkley said couldn't guard a chair?

I heard Bilas say that the night Ridnour was drafted, he would know about not being able to guard a chair.

ATLien · 06-26-2007, 04:54 PM

ESPN should air previous broadcasts where Jay Bilas was totally wrong.

Some of the ESPN broadcasters bring up draft history with Mel Kiper Jr. during the NFL Drafts.

**Ruff Draft** · 06-26-2007, 06:21 PM

Seattle PI -

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The Sonics are eager to begin the restructuring of their roster and have offered the Atlanta Hawks point guard Luke Ridnour for the No. 11 pick in Thursday's NBA draft, according to three NBA sources.

The Hawks have long coveted Ridnour and he could be the point guard they have sought for years. Atlanta passed on New Orleans' Chris Paul and Utah's Deron Williams in the 2005 draft in favor of Bremerton's Marvin Williams.

Atlanta also has another deal on the table from a third team for a point guard and is mulling that offer. If the Hawks accept Seattle's offer, the Sonics would own two of the first 11 picks and four of the first 35 and almost certainly would deal the No. 31 and 35 picks for perhaps another first-rounder or future picks.

With the 11th pick, the Sonics could nab a point guard prospect such as Texas A&M's Acie Law, who worked out for the club earlier this month, or Georgia Tech's Javaris Crittenton, a freshman who would probably need a few years of seasoning before taking over the starting position.

o.iatlhawksfan · 06-26-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by XMATTHEWX

Seattle PI -

I was supposed to post this!

j/p

I don't know if Ridnour is the right PG for this team, but he's proven, we know what we're gonna get.

**Ruff Draft** · 06-26-2007, 06:30 PM

Very true. I don't see Luke/Rookies fitting much better than eachother in either system, but Luke is deifnately proven. Atlanta must like that.

ATLien · 06-26-2007, 06:32 PM

I would take Ridnour over Law.

**Ruff Draft** · 06-26-2007, 06:34 PM

I would as well, but Seattle is in rebuilding mode. They also are trying to get rid of the whole "No Defense" thing in Seattle. I think Luke/Critt/Acie would all excel just as well as the other on either team. It just depends on how the front office wants to run things.

ATLien · 06-26-2007, 07:21 PM

I would take Jack over Law as well. I'm not really interested in any of the point guard's in this rookie class. I'm not saying Luke or Jack are incredible, but they are experienced and would help Atlanta more this season.

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