billfindlay10

For some reason I am realy up for this lottery....I am not pumped because we have a good chance at #1, but more so because I think it will is what the GM is waiting for so he can start to make things happen.

Sure there are a few players in the draft that I would like to see in a Rap's uniform, but it is the 100's of different options that we have that gets me excited. We have sign and trade options(James), trade options(Williams, Bonner, Hoffa), guys to let go if we want, and potential picks like Marcus Williams, Andre Bargnani, Rudy Gay, and free agents.

I can't wait to hear what BC has to say after the results of the lotto are in, is anyone else with in that feeling?

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speedythief

I'm always excited about the lottery, but draft night is the best night of the year for me as a basketball fan (typically). Who doesn't love the drama of the draft?

Tuesday is just an appetizer.

billfindlay10

true draft night is way better, but for some reason this year I am up for the lotto, I think it will open up for a good off season of moves and signings that will change the face of the team a little.

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ballocks

if i think about it for awhile, i feel two ways over all others: first, i've always felt that what we do with this pick is nearly crucial to the future of our team- whether that means the player we pick or the use we make of it on the trade market or whatever. considering all issues (particularly our current roster) i can't help but see this pick as being very important. therefore, i do look forward to the drama of lottery night- we just have so much invested in the draft this year.

at the same time, i can't help but moderate that 'excitement' with the reality of the draft pool. tyrus, for example, is not your typical lotto stud (imo). no matter how much i want to believe it (and you'll hear the opinion that he is go up in volume for that reason alone as we go along), he just isn't. i almost want to divert my attention, anticipation for and habit concerning the top of the draft to the later slots (like bryan and other gm's have already said), where we'll appear to be in a good spot to land... some sort of contributor. and if i think about it like that, the lottery isn't very meaningful.

but i won't deny it- i always love the drama. it doesn't matter whether we're betting on a nickel- i'd want to win the nickel... desperately. great fun.

peace

changv10

I have this feeling that we will definitely land a top3 pick ... possibly #2. Everything seems to be going the right direction. And once we get this high of a pick, I see BC having the balls to trade the pick for a proven player and maybe a future (2007) pick. Its going to be great !!!

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AdamIllman

You're going to be pretty disappointed if we dont land a top three pick. I try not to let myself get my hopes up too much. It's easy this year because I have a feeling that we'll be looking at one of Shelden Williams, Marcus Williams or Brandon Roy no matter where we end up. Landing a top three pick would just give us some flexibility and allow us to look for a trade to move down a few spots. Everything that Colangelo has said so far makes me think he wants Shelden.

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aizn

imo, draft night gets boring after the first 15 picks. cause then it's names that u've almost never heard of b4 (ie, no hype). the draft OUTCOME is much better than watching it.

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butr

I'll contradict your final statement, and back it up. If you listen to his latest scrum, he said he would not necessarily look to plug holes with the pick if used but rather pick the best talent going forward and that such "plugs" would likely come via free agency or a move.

However, he has yet to even mention Shelden in any interview with the media. IMO, he keeps this stuff very close to his vest. He could go anywhere.

Now of course, this time of year is ALL about misinformation. So, who the hell knows if he has "targets"?

I know it makes a ton of sense to look at Shelden, and I know 100% that he will have the best information about him possible.

BC also talks about not necessarily having a prototype centre and that the league is changing. One could argue that talk could include an Aldridge or Bargnani. But in the same breath he talks about defense, toughness and a little nastiness. And I know I don't associate these characteristics with anyone in this draft more than Shelden.

But right now anything can happen with that pick. Pumped. PUMPED!

butr

Ah you're a lightweight. I sit through the whole thing.

billfindlay10

I don't know about the fact that after the first 15 picks it is a bunch of nonames....there is always guys who drop down that should not. Look at Jameer Nelson, Carlos Boozer, and Roko. I thought we might grab Roko with the pick we took Joey with....I was stoked that we got him in the second round.

This year you may see guys like J.J. Reddick, Josh Boone, Jordan Farmar go drafted past spot #15, also if you follow NCAA hoops there are loots of players that have had great runs that will go late like Macnamera from the 'Cuse, Denham Brown, and Paul Davis to name a few.

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AdamIllman

exactly

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CrookedJ

Me too, second round and all.

-James-

So does anyone know if we're gonna get to see this?

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ATLien

I love draft night, but lottery? Not as much. Especially this year, where there's no really hyped prospect that everyone wants.

There are good prospects, but nothing unanimous. So it kinda changes things. If that makes any sense?