Live At The Fieldhouse: Draft Night
by Cornrows
on Jun 26, 2008 5:55 PM EDT
I'm blogging to you live from the Fieldhouse, which is decked out more like a grand ballroom than a basketball arena right now. Come on by throughout the draft and leave your reactions in the comments on this post.
Also, check out Pacers.com for pick-by-pick blogging from Conrad Bruner and other observations from your friendly local blogger. Here's a copy of the Pacers.com Draft Guide for your perusal.
UPDATE: The Pacers select JERRYD BAYLESS!!!!!
Gotta love it! The crowd at the Fieldhouse express unanimous support for the pick. The positive vibes keep flowing. YES!!!!
UPDATE II: The Pacers traded Bayless and Ike Diogu to Portland for Brandon Rush and Jarrett Jack. Diogu just wasn't a good fit for Jim O'Brien's system so in essence the Pacer pick up Rush, who they loved after workouts and a strong point guard to back up TJ Ford. Former Carmel High stand out, Josh McRoberts is also included in the deal coming home to the Pacers. d
I'm a bit stunned, as I was looking forward to seeing Bayless. Hard to judge this early, though. There must've been a reason Bayless dropped, now the Pacers add two players who are able to contribute at the NBA level.
UPDATE III: Oh, yeah, the Raptors selected Roy Hibbert for the Pacers. I was hoping they would go this way instead of with Kosta Koufos. Need a defensive minded big to help out Foster.
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This really needs to become a "game thread" a la SN's most fun blog - Lookout Landing.
Unfortunately…there aren’t the same crazy rabid posters here that can get a couple thousand posts in a single baseball game.
by SethGrandpa on Jun 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT 0 recs
BREAKING NEWS #1 & #2
“The Clippers and Sonics have an agreement in place to swap picks as long as the Wolves take O.J. Mayo at No. 3. If Mayo isn’t drafted at 3, the deal is off, according to two sources close to the information. The other potential problem is that the teams have not yet agreed on the draft protection for the 2009 pick that the Clippers would send to Seattle.
With the No. 4 pick, expect the Clippers to take Eric Gordon of Indiana. They’ve coveted him as the type of dominant scorer they’ve been looking for.
The Sonics will take Brook Lopez or Jerryd Bayless at No. 7. However it seems Lopez will be the guy.”
“The Bucks and Nets have also done a deal that could have a big impact on the draft. The Bucks are sending Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons to New Jersey for Richard Jefferson, according to ESPN.com’s Marc Stein.
That means the Bucks may be less likely to take Joe Alexander at No. 8. He’s a small forward like Jefferson and they may decide to go with a guard now—either Russell Westbrook or Jerryd Bayless.
The Nets have the No. 10 and No. 21 picks. Look for them to make a run at Joe Alexander if he’s on the board at 10. He’d be the perfect complement to Yi and Sean Williams in the frontcourt.
The Bucks have been eyeing Alexander and still could take him at No. 8. However, sources say it’s more likely that they’ll add another guard. My guess is that Russell Westbrook doesn’t slide past the Bucks unless Kevin Love somehow drops to them at 8.”
-Both via ESPN’S Chad Ford
by SethGrandpa on Jun 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT 0 recs
Thanks, Seth!
I’m a little insulated from breaking news. Thanks for posting.
by Cornrows on
Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM EDT
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Lucky
I wanted to be there, but I am going to be on “New house sub-pump watch” for a while. No backup right now, so I have to chill down there for tonight.
This is the anti-2007 draft (which I did not watch). I will be glued to the TV.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 6:36 PM EDT 0 recs
My man!
Stephen Graham is on the working the Fieldhouse floor like a seasoned politician. Pictures, hugs, plenty of smiles. Gotta love the guy.
by Cornrows on Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM EDT 0 recs
Softball Game
Want to the be there Cornrows, but I’ve got a softball game @ 7:30 that needs my “skills.” Hopefully I return to the car to find out we didn’t pick Koufos.
by bobbybeingmanny on Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM EDT 0 recs
The party is on...
The VIP level is about full. Long lines all over the place as the folks wait for their shot at the buffet and adult beverage stations. One of my favorite Pacers, Stephen Graham has been working the line in front of where I’m sitting. Obama has nothing on Stevie when it comes pressing the flesh and working the crowd.
A video with Larry Bird’s comments on the pre-draft process is playing now. When talking about individual workouts, Bird mentioned that he’ll talk with Kevin McHale (Minnesota GM) or Danny Ainge (Celtics GM) and they’ll swap info on players they’ve worked out and which guys might be worth bringing in for a workout.
Now, if Bird could just get McHale interested in a trade…
by Cornrows on Jun 26, 2008 6:51 PM EDT 0 recs
That is pretty tight that Bird, Ainge, and McHale are still that tight, I will feel bad if Graham gets moved out tonight with all that hand shakin and greetin
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 7:33 PM EDT 0 recs
Granger was worked in Guitar Hero
Some kid took him down then killed him by saying he (danny) wan’t that good.
by Cornrows on Jun 26, 2008 7:43 PM EDT 0 recs
Ugh! The dream is over
Russell Westbrook goes early at number 4. Expect that pick to go the Clippers unless Larry makes a monumental move. Still hoping…
Calm me down, Seth.
by Cornrows on Jun 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT 0 recs
Bayless? Gordon?
We’re through six picks and they’re both still available.
by Cornrows on Jun 26, 2008 8:10 PM EDT 0 recs
Gordon gone, Donnie Talkin, Danillllllll-boooo
Everyone is saying we are going with Rush with Augustin and Bayless still on the board…... if that goes down im saying see ya later Mike Dunleavy??? Whats he playing, bag packing?? Lets do some tradeeeessss!
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:16 PM EDT 0 recs
Cornrows
Can you get the crowd to start chanting Bayless please?
Bobcats are guaranteed to take Lopez, Nets are guaranteed to do something stupid, and it looks like Bayless will be on the board…. get the chants going!!! COMBO guard dropping ITS PERFECT…... we got a 1 and a 2 but the only combo is Marquis…. bust city in terms of that trade!
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by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:23 PM EDT 0 recs
Memphis
I’m not a Love fan that high. He will be a role player.
Bayless could be phenomenal. He’s dropping like Granger. Gonna make GMs hit themselves in the forehead. Coulda had Jerryd Bayless.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:24 PM EDT 0 recs
AHHH!!
THE LOPEZ BROTHERS!!!!!
BROOK AND ROBIN!!!!
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by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT 0 recs
Ooooh
Augustin over Bayless and Lopez? I’m thinking MJ may be addicted to something other than gambling.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT 0 recs
Im still hoping for Bayless though!
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by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:27 PM EDT 0 recs
Crowd cheeered the pick of Augustin
The Bayless buzz is mounting…
by Cornrows on Jun 26, 2008 8:27 PM EDT 0 recs
its makes sense
Larry Brown pick not MJ think about it, Larry Brown molding him frmo day 1, uh oh
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:27 PM EDT 0 recs
Look At It This Way
We will get either Brook Lopez or Jerryd Bayless.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT 0 recs
Start the chant!
BAYLESS, BAYLESS, BAYLESS, BAYLESS
(Brook was crying, ENOUGH SAID)
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT 0 recs
In Other News
I’m 6 for 9 in my picks. Damn you Memphis. Pick Eric Gordon and I’ll be perfect.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT 0 recs
I'm Nervous
C’mon Nets! You don’t need a point guard! You just drafted Marcus Williams! Don’t give up on him yet! PLEASE!!!
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT 0 recs
yeah but...
Im afriad they might go Rush if so I will be pissed, pretty nuts we are picking between two guys projected at Seattle for weeks!!!!!
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT 0 recs
YEA!
BAYLESS! BAYLESS! BAYLESS!
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT 0 recs
Dude im still worried!!!!! They better not go Rush I will be pissed!!!!!!!
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT 0 recs
BAYLESS!!!
WERE GONNA GET BAYLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UNREAL!!! ITS GOTTA GO DOWN!!! NO RUSH, NO ONE ELSE, BAYLESS ALL DAY EVERY DAY!
by captain flitzy on Jun 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT 0 recs
C'mon Larry
Be competent. Do not repeat former dumb draft moves.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT 0 recs
My Stomach
I’m about to get to see my chili again.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT 0 recs
BAYLESS PLEASE GOD!!!!!!!
BAYLESS BAYLESS BAYLESS
if they dont go Bayless I will be pissed off and will not know what to say!!!!
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT 0 recs
No Rush
We already have one
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT 0 recs
Me too!!!
BY THE WAY, I like Robin, he is hilarious, 17
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT 0 recs
BAYLESS
PLEASE GOD AS A PACER FAN GIVE US BAYLESS PLEASE
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by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT 0 recs
Brook Lopez
Damn he’s got a deep voice. Combine the Rock, Obama, and David Palmer from 24. That’s him.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT 0 recs
Bruno thinks Bayless or Rush
Bayless too good to pass up.
by Cornrows on Jun 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT 0 recs
MY GOD
Cornrows boo if they go Rush
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by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:35 PM EDT 0 recs
I am so excited!!!!!
Dude was at three all monnnnthhh!!!!! This is a steal and a half
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT 0 recs
HELLL YEA
THYATS WHAT WE NEEDED, START UP THE NEW ERA
by captain flitzy on Jun 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT 0 recs
Besides Rose or Beasley Dropping
This is the best possible outcome for the Pacers. A combo guard is exactly what we need.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT 0 recs
YES!!!!!!!!!
Shades of Danny Granger dropping down the board. Unanimous approval here at the Fieldhouse.
by Cornrows on Jun 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT 0 recs
Cornrows, what did the crowd do, go nuts or what?????
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by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:39 PM EDT 0 recs
Crowd went crazy!
More big cheers when Stacy Paetz mentioned his size and defensive prowess. JOB addressed the crowd and without saying anything about the trade, did say that everyone will be excited and proud about the players wearing Pacers uniforms next year. Now for pick 17!!!!
by Cornrows on
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Current Projected Lineup
PG: Ford/Tinsley/Diener/Graham/Flip
SG: Dunleavy/Bayless/Rush/Owens
SF: Granger/Williams/Daniels
PF: Murphy/Diogu/Baston
C: Foster/Nesterovic/Harrison
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT 0 recs
Huh?
Thompson over Robin? I don’t get it…
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT 0 recs
BAYLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now we gotta get rid of Tinsley!!!!!!!!! :)
by pacers33 on Jun 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT 0 recs
Now Brent's prediction of
Jamaal to Portland is no more. dangit
by pacers33 on Jun 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT 0 recs
lets trade tinsley
for an athletic big man like a biedrins, and run all day
by captain flitzy on Jun 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT 0 recs
Yeah
Revenge for giving us the never-ending contracts.
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by Colts Homer on
Jun 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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2 more picks
‘til we’re up again. Lopez, Hibbert, Koufos, Donte Green, and Arthur are still left on the board. I’m liking this draft.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT 0 recs
One more... we gave up 41... I bet we get one of Seattles for Jamaal!!!
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by Brent Beck on
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hahaha Yeah thats a bummmerrrrr.... I think it was more me just prayin with good arguments..
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by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT 0 recs
I want Donte Green, I think theyre going Koufos, Im going to be sad if it goes Hibbert
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT 0 recs
I Meant Two More Picks Until
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT 0 recs
Saw a fan wearing a Tinsley jersey
with Ford covering the name on the back. Those 90% off Tinsley jerseys may need to be altered. Robin Lopez goes 15!
by Cornrows on Jun 26, 2008 8:57 PM EDT 0 recs
I Think
the Pacers would send a good message if they started selling Ford #11 jerseys.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 8:57 PM EDT 0 recs
theyeg gonna go with
koufos, i think they should go wit deandre jordan!
by captain flitzy on Jun 26, 2008 8:58 PM EDT 0 recs
wait wait wait!
start this chant now
JORDAN, JORDAN, JORDAN, JORDAN.JORDAN, JORDAN, JORDAN, JORDANJORDAN, JORDAN, JORDAN, JORDAN !!!!1
WE WANT DEANDRE!!!!!!
PLEAAASEEEE if he slips for the 6ers get him
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 8:59 PM EDT 0 recs
Not Jordan
He’s got bust written all over him. Start this one:
“DARRELL ARTHUR! DARRELL ARTHUR!”
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 9:00 PM EDT 0 recs
deandre and jerryd
maybe widely considered two betst raw athletes in the draft
by captain flitzy on Jun 26, 2008 9:00 PM EDT 0 recs
Ahhh my bad I didnt see you on that one!!!
I think its a toss up for real for the 76ers taking him…. but come on!!!! I would be so happy about this teams future with DeAndre
PS
Robin has a personality Brook does not
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 9:01 PM EDT 0 recs
But
Bayless is much more proven than Jordan. Jordan will be like Tyrus Thomas. Great athlete but can’t apply it on the court.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 9:01 PM EDT 0 recs
Portland fan here
Don’t get too attached to Bayless. How’s Jarrett Jack sound to you?
"Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist." -- RIP George Carlin
by Corvid on Jun 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT 0 recs
Rush for Bayless and Diogu
according to Chad Ford…. somewhere on the ‘net
by tyger1147 on
Jun 26, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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Philly Might Take That French Center
Ajinca I think.
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT 0 recs
Hahaha get right outta town Jarett Jack!!!
DeAndre, DeAndre, DeAndre
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by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT 0 recs
We traded Bayless
Chad Ford said we traded Bayless and Diogu for Rush and Jack
by rturk89 on Jun 26, 2008 9:04 PM EDT 0 recs
That's what the Portland press is reporting too
According to Blazer’s radio guy Brian Wheeler, who’s stationed right outside fo the Blazer’s war room.
"Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist." -- RIP George Carlin
by Corvid on
Jun 26, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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And Josh McRoberts too?
"Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist." -- RIP George Carlin
by Corvid on
Jun 26, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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The just does not make sense....
Why didnt we just draft Rush then… I am pissed off, Rush better be the next Reggie
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by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 9:05 PM EDT 0 recs
Wow....
I am not really happy right now…. great job Bird, I was excited for an hour… If I was at Conseco I would booo so loud and long
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jun 26, 2008 9:06 PM EDT 0 recs
I'm Pissed
That’s shit! We don’t benefit from switching Jack and Diogu! Why didn’t we just take Rush then?
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by Colts Homer on Jun 26, 2008 9:07 PM EDT 0 recs