The Tuesday night draft lottery thread [Archive]

ziggy

05-13-2009, 02:55 PM

We're just a few days away.

Does anyone here have an premonitions or psychic foreshadowing of us slipping into the top 3?

I'm predicting Thunder, Knicks, Wizards finish 1,2,3 (http://bobcatsplanet.com/wp/early-results-from-the-2009-fixed-nba-draft-lottery).

Somebody give me some reason to feel like we are going to beat the odds.

murphman

05-13-2009, 03:24 PM

I think there is a 97% chance we will wind up with the 12th pick. 2% chance of the 1st, 2nd or 3rd and 1% chance of the 13th or 14th.

I'm just not optimistic enough to even entertain anything other than 12th. Unless Larry Brown falls in love with somebody that falls to us, we could be looking at another situation like two years ago where we draft BPA and then work the phones all night to trade him for another team's vet.

amour217

05-13-2009, 04:27 PM

Predictions?

..................................PAIN

coordinator0

05-13-2009, 04:55 PM

With our luck we'll probably end up with the 14th pick lol. In reality I don't see us getting anything but the 12th pick.

davcbow

05-13-2009, 07:09 PM

In a perfect world we get the #1 pick but we all know it isnt a perfect world..... Hopefully the NBA Basketball gods are on our side....:cool:

dnbman

05-13-2009, 08:33 PM

I'm making no predictions, but eagerly awaiting the lottery.

I'll feel much better about us maintaining our position than in previous years.

SWedd523

05-13-2009, 08:44 PM

We'll probably get the 12th pick, but I'm not worried about anything outside the top 3 anyway so it's fine...

How about starting the day after the draft lottery, we make a BCP mock draft, pick by pick starting with the top one. Each day we make a poll and see who we all think is going to be picked?

dnbman

05-13-2009, 09:06 PM

ziggy

05-13-2009, 09:39 PM

How about starting the day after the draft lottery, we make a BCP mock draft, pick by pick starting with the top one. Each day we make a poll and see who we all think is going to be picked?

Sounds good to me :)

WAM9

05-13-2009, 10:49 PM

Predictions?

..................................PAIN

I hear you Clubber:)

dnbman

05-13-2009, 11:08 PM

I hear you Clubber:)

I guess we know who amour is picking the draft:

"I want Balboa! I want Balboa!"

Beekizzle

05-14-2009, 02:54 PM

I just hope we make a smart choice and either get an athletic 2 guard or a tough PF to help on the boards. If we draft another UNC guy or Stephen Curry I will puke.

Then continue to renew my tix. lol

ALong13

05-14-2009, 03:51 PM

I have this wierd feeling that the Grizzlies will win the lottery or be the team that moves up the farthest...I think we stay at 12, we've never gotten all that lucky, doubt it happens now...

teej

05-14-2009, 04:29 PM

Who are we sending to the lottery anyways? I think that decides our pick. We need MJ up there kicking Sterns ass to get us a top 3 pick

Ghost Kat

05-14-2009, 04:49 PM

How many lottery balls did Chicago have last year?

I thought it was something like a 10% chance they would get the #1 pick.

I predict that we pick at the 5th spot.........:hypo:

teej

05-14-2009, 05:14 PM

How many lottery balls did Chicago have last year?

I thought it was something like a 10% chance they would get the #1 pick.

I predict that we pick at the 5th spot.........:hypo:

We can't can we? I think its only 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, or 14

davcbow

05-15-2009, 12:15 AM

We can't can we? I think its only 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, or 14

Do what? please explain....

SWedd523

05-15-2009, 12:25 AM

Do what? please explain....
The lottery is only for picks 1-3. After that point, the teams are placed in order of record, from worst to best.

WAM9

05-15-2009, 01:07 AM

The lottery is only for picks 1-3. After that point, the teams are placed in order of record, from worst to best.

That's 100% right. We can only end up with 1,2,3,12,13 or 14.

ziggy

05-15-2009, 08:40 AM

According to this link (http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2009/5/14/874705/2009-nba-draft-lottery-coverage) it looks like DJ will be the Bobcats' representative at Tuesday's lottery

bing!

05-15-2009, 10:16 AM

They should stuff his pocekts with horseshoes and four-leaf clovers, he's small enough to pass as a leprechaun anyway.

ziggy

05-15-2009, 11:55 AM

They should stuff his pocekts with horseshoes and four-leaf clovers, he's small enough to pass as a leprechaun anyway.

Yep, unfortunately he's only 3 apples high
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/bobcatsplanet/Dagan_3_Apples_High.jpg

Felton for Prez

05-15-2009, 04:20 PM

The Clippers just don't get it. How can they send Baron? I guess its better than Dunleavy. They should send Billy Crystal or at least Eric Gordon. Someone who didn't torpedo the team.

I still don't understand why the Maloofs don't use their Vegas ties and send the Blue Man Group. Don't they know a mentalist with a show on the strip that can change the outcome in their favor?

I like DJ going. Would've preferred MJ or LB but DJ would've been my next choice. Although I'd enjoy Crash getting interviewed just so the whole world can enjoy his undecipherable baratone (sp).

teej

05-15-2009, 04:36 PM

It'd be cool to see DJ in a Katt Williams-esque green leprechaun suit :D

Jennings

05-15-2009, 05:23 PM

So if we do not get the 12,13,14th then we automatically are in the top 3? Dam thing always confuses me.

ziggy

05-15-2009, 05:32 PM

So if we do not get the 12,13,14th then we automatically are in the top 3?

That is correct :)

ammofan

05-15-2009, 06:31 PM

I am trying to not think about it........i get nervous around this time of year

Slam

05-15-2009, 09:26 PM

The Clippers just don't get it. How can they send Baron? I guess its better than Dunleavy. They should send Billy Crystal or at least Eric Gordon. Someone who didn't torpedo the team.
I KNOW!!

Is that not the craziest thing ever? Why the hell would they want Davis to represent them? Can't imagine that going down well with the fans?

Next thing you know the Pacers will be sending Tinsley!!

teej

05-15-2009, 09:42 PM

I KNOW!!

Is that not the craziest thing ever? Why the hell would they want Davis to represent them? Can't imagine that going down well with the fans?

Next thing you know the Pacers will be sending Tinsley!!

The NBA...where fan "favorites" happens

WAM9

05-16-2009, 12:56 AM

So if we do not get the 12,13,14th then we automatically are in the top 3? Dam thing always confuses me.

As Ziggy stated, you are correct. They draw for the first 3 spots only and then go in order of record after that so if we aren't revealed in the 14, 13, or 12 spot, then we get the 3 or higher.

Ghost Kat

05-16-2009, 03:23 AM

12. Team Name SACRAMENTO KINGS On-Stage participant Chris Webber Sacramento Kings Legend

Legend??

Thats a bit strong isn't it?

teej

05-16-2009, 08:08 PM

12. Team Name SACRAMENTO KINGS On-Stage participant Chris Webber Sacramento Kings Legend

Legend??

Thats a bit strong isn't it?

If he's a legend, then so is Vlade Divac :rolleyes:

krazyrumpshaker

05-19-2009, 12:32 PM

when is it? Before the game, during halftime?

Weezy21

05-19-2009, 01:17 PM

i think i read that it was at 8:30

murphman

05-19-2009, 01:25 PM

8:30 on Espn. It is a 30 minute show so if you are only interested watching who gets what picks...8:40 might be a more reasonable time to tune in.

ohara831

05-19-2009, 01:30 PM

I just so dont want to be bumped back to #13, meaning someone behind us jumped us, and if we dont hear our name at #12, I will be elated. Anything in the Top 3 would be awesome and a big help. But landing the grand prize of Griffin, that could be a turning point for this franchise and make us a contender for many years to come. Hopes and dreams alive for a few hours at least. I just have that feeling that when #12 gets called, it is gonna rhyme with Charlotte Bobcats. I'll be tuned into ESPN and praying to the Basketball Gods all day until 8:30 pm.

G-Force for MVP

05-19-2009, 02:53 PM

if we get a top 3 pick i will be the happiest man alive

Dcarnys

05-19-2009, 03:58 PM

if we get a top 3 pick i will be the happiest man alive
I think i would be jumping up and down like a little schoolgirl.

dnbman

05-19-2009, 04:38 PM

Question: would getting the 2nd or 3rd pick virtually assure us of a playoff spot next year?

Also, do you think we would keep it or trade it?

ohara831

05-19-2009, 04:58 PM

Question: would getting the 2nd or 3rd pick virtually assure us of a playoff spot next year?

Also, do you think we would keep it or trade it?

I think if we landed #2, we would likely trade that to someone back a couple spots for their pick and their next year's First. Why? Because we wont need Rubio, and there are a few teams that want him in a major way. We could still get our SG from Arizona State James Harden AND get someone's First from next season. That would be almost as good as getting Blake Griffin. If we get #3, we grab Harden and be happy. But alas, if we pick #12 or #13, we just shake our heads and wonder why the Basketball Gods dislike us so much.

And yes, if we land #1, #2 or #3, I think we are Playoff bound next year - barring injuries.

ammofan

05-19-2009, 05:21 PM

I think if we landed #2, we would likely trade that to someone back a couple spots for their pick and their next year's First. Why? Because we wont need Rubio, and there are a few teams that want him in a major way. We could still get our SG from Arizona State James Harden AND get someone's First from next season. That would be almost as good as getting Blake Griffin. If we get #3, we grab Harden and be happy. But alas, if we pick #12 or #13, we just shake our heads and wonder why the Basketball Gods dislike us so much.

And yes, if we land #1, #2 or #3, I think we are Playoff bound next year - barring injuries.

I completely agree with that^

docend24

05-19-2009, 06:51 PM

I guess we know who amour is picking the draft:

"I want Balboa! I want Balboa!"
Now Knicks picking Danilo Galinari makes more sense. Somebody should told them the fact he's an Italian doesn't mean he doesn't know what pain is. Still there is no Drago in NBA...

Anyway if pacers (13th pick so far) would sent Tinsley and won the first pick I would like to see both Tinsley immediate reaction and faces of their front office:biggrin:

Dead_Real

05-19-2009, 07:33 PM

Lottery & draft days always seem to go by slow as hell.

dnbman

05-19-2009, 07:39 PM

Too true. What's especially annoying is that when they build up the show so much when you know all they have to do is tell you the picks.

Dead_Real

05-19-2009, 07:46 PM

Too true. What's especially annoying is that when they build up the show so much when you know all they have to do is tell you the picks.
Basically it doesn't even start until 8:30 pm I heard

ziggy

05-19-2009, 08:09 PM

They just flashed to Larry Bird at the lottery. To put it kindly, he looks like HELL.

dnbman

05-19-2009, 08:09 PM

As the lottery reps stood around behind the ESPN announcers, I'm pretty sure Chris Webber was just talking to himself.

dnbman

05-19-2009, 08:12 PM

@ChrisWebber HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA <choke> "Can't come back home" <gasp> stop it C=Webb! You're killing me!

dnbman

05-19-2009, 08:32 PM

Kevin Love and DJ standing around with Bird. Bird aimlessly looks around the stage.

SWedd523

05-19-2009, 08:48 PM

We got the 12th pick >:(

p.s. Kevin Love is SKINNY?!

Mustachio

05-19-2009, 08:48 PM

NBA God's why hast thou forsaken us.

dnbman

05-19-2009, 08:50 PM

If OKC gets it, I'm calling shenanigans.

sigh.

Dead_Real

05-19-2009, 08:50 PM

not surprised OKC about to get the number 1 more than likely

T-Will at 12 hopefully

SWedd523

05-19-2009, 08:50 PM

If the Thunder get the #1 pick then it shows how extremely fixed the NBA is.

ALong13

05-19-2009, 08:50 PM

We got the 12th pick...

If OKC wins, I swear its fixed...

coordinator0

05-19-2009, 08:52 PM

Wow, if the Grizz get the #1 pick and take Griffin with it look out. That would be a pretty talented and young team at all five positions.

Edit: Nevermind.

ziggy

05-19-2009, 08:54 PM

F*** the Clippers
F*** the Grizzlies

and

F*** the Thunder

Dead_Real

05-19-2009, 08:55 PM

Rubio and OJ Mayo oh sh!t I hate them :mad:

SWedd523

05-19-2009, 08:55 PM

What do the Clippers do with Randolph, Kaman, and Camby as their 4/5's?

Mustachio

05-19-2009, 08:56 PM

why even give the Clippers a number one pick. they will screw it up and whoever they pick is leaving IMMEDIATELY after the contract is up.

on a positive note... just did a little mock draft thing on ESPN and it had us taking Gerald Henderson with the 12th. Color me orgasmic.

amour217

05-19-2009, 08:56 PM

We got the 12th pick >:(

p.s. Kevin Love is SKINNY?!

Compared to Sean May, Kevin Love is a freakin Somalian

coordinator0

05-19-2009, 08:57 PM

What do the Clippers do with Randolph, Kaman, and Camby as their 4/5's?

Let's not forget about about DeAndre Jordan as well who played pretty well last season at C when Camby and Kaman were hurt. I fully expect to see one of those guys shipped out this summer, and it's probably not going to be Jordan.

dnbman

05-19-2009, 08:57 PM

If you don't get the number one pick, you still have to love the Clippers getting it. If anybody can mess up a draft, they can.

ALong13

05-19-2009, 08:59 PM

I'm not so sure the Clippers draft Griffin...I wouldn't be the least bit suprised to see Rubio be drafted #1 by the Clippers...

BobCatsFanInTx

05-19-2009, 09:01 PM

If the Thunder get the #1 pick then it shows how extremely fixed the NBA is.Oh guys, lets get real!! The OKC Thunder were one the four worst teams during the regular season. The odds were strong that they could win the first pick. Nothing is fixed!!

ziggy

05-19-2009, 09:02 PM

If you don't get the number one pick, you still have to love the Clippers getting it. If anybody can mess up a draft, they can.

AMEN to that. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Griffin balk at being drafted by the Clips and attempt to force some kind of draft day deal.

dnbman

05-19-2009, 09:02 PM

I'm not so sure the Clippers draft Griffin...I wouldn't be the least bit suprised to see Rubio be drafted #1 by the Clippers...

Actually, trading down with Memphis might make some sense. If they actually keep the first pick, I'm thinking it's still Blake, just off of value.

For that matter, trading down with OKC might make sense too. I'm sure OKC would give up some picks.

Dead_Real

05-19-2009, 09:03 PM

I'm not so sure the Clippers draft Griffin...I wouldn't be the least bit suprised to see Rubio be drafted #1 by the Clippers...
I could see that happening then they'll shop Davis.

SWedd523

05-19-2009, 09:06 PM

Please make your selection in the BCP Mock Draft!

BobCatsFanInTx

05-19-2009, 09:07 PM

AMEN to that. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Griffin balk at being drafted by the Clips and attempt to force some kind of draft day deal.The clippers did not play very good this last season but to think they somehow don't have the talent to be a quality team is wrong. The problem with the Clippers is that they have no chemistry nor leader to pull them together. I think a player like Griffin would be a great fit. So long as they clear excess baggage.

dnbman

05-19-2009, 09:11 PM

The clippers did not play very good this last season but to think they somehow don't have the talent to be a quality team is wrong. The problem with the Clippers is that they have no chemistry nor leader to pull them together. I think a player like Griffin would be a great fit. So long as they clear excess baggage.

You're right about that. Ziggy and I are talking about the last 20 years of them basically being a terrible organization. They had a brief glimmer of hope a few years ago, but have returned to being a complete screw-up of an organization.

ohara831

05-19-2009, 09:21 PM

When I lived in LA back from 89 - 93, all the folks there could talk about was how whenever a quality young player came there, he was destined to have his career shortened by injury - ala Danny Manning. I hope that doesn't happen to Griffin.

amour217

05-19-2009, 09:40 PM

110oldeast

05-19-2009, 09:53 PM

they should be called the Crippers

Not with those RED uniforms in LA...

Keetch

05-19-2009, 09:58 PM

I don't see anyone but Griffin picked number one; no way. If the Clips decide they don't need him; then they HAVE to trade down.

Good news is that the Clips probably will go with Griffin and then have an abundance (a veritable "dnbman dearth" hehe) of big men on the roster. Maybe ripe for the Cats to move in and trade for one.

Better yet, maybe the Cats can deal that #1 pick away from the Clips. THAT could be sweet.

If the Cats couldn't land #1, then the Clips gotta be the next best choice. Kinda funny too.

Chef

05-19-2009, 10:18 PM

i would like to see us trade the pick. the mocks have us with gerald henderson. although i think he is a great player, he can't shoot from deep and we don't need another penetrator. we already have wallace, felton and diaw. i would like to see us draft d. blair if he is there. tough, offensive rebounder. perfect for larry. will add toughness and offense to our second unit and can be added to the starting lineup against bigger tougher teams.

murphman

05-19-2009, 10:34 PM

Henderson' lock down D will be very enticing to Coach Brown. Unless he explodes or tanks in workouts, it seems like good fit.

Trading always sounds great but we need the cap space for Felton and I just don't see many teams lining up to take Nazr off our hands. With all the specualtion about trading that will occur, I am starting to believe that our team will look very close to last years plus our three draft picks and minus Singletary and C. Martin.

coordinator0

05-19-2009, 10:42 PM

Chef

05-19-2009, 10:48 PM

as you know i am on the record for trading mek too. but realistically, he will be on our team next year. and you are exactly right we will be short with them together. cleveland and orlando would still kill us, but i think it makes us much better against atlanta, phil, boston and chicago as far as playoff teams go.

RixFan16

05-20-2009, 01:21 AM

Did someone just say DeJuan Blair??? Isn't he just Sean May ver. 2.0

nugentrk

05-20-2009, 05:13 AM

trade the pick, Nazr and May for Kaman.

Chef

05-20-2009, 07:36 AM

done and done

spectre

05-20-2009, 10:21 PM

The Bobcats think they got it bad?

http://a.espncdn.com/i/sn2.gif Bill Simmons: Clips win the lottery last night, usually you get a slew of calls from people trying to buy season tix or packages, right? Whole sales office is in there celebrating and waiting for the phone to ring. Here's how many calls they got...

http://a.espncdn.com/i/sn2.gif Bill Simmons: Nine.

http://a.espncdn.com/i/sn2.gif Bill Simmons: Nine.

http://a.espncdn.com/i/sn2.gif Bill Simmons: That's how much Clipper fans hate Dunleavy. It didn't even matter to them that the Clips got the No. 1 pick, mainly because they've all been driven away and don't care anymore. The Clips HAVE TO FIRE DUNLEAVY.

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=26579

They get the #1 pick in the draft and only pull in 9 calls for season tickets.

ziggy

05-21-2009, 06:30 AM

The Bobcats think they got it bad?

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=26579

They get the #1 pick in the draft and only pull in 9 calls for season tickets.

Wow! He is their Sam Vincent.

teej

05-21-2009, 09:42 PM

No, he makes Vincent look good. Vincent got us on a 5-game win streak and had two guys who could go off for 40 points any night. Dumbleavy has a 3-lottery streak and 5 out of 6. And he has one guy who can go off for 40 punches. (Zach Randolph, a former Jail Blazer) Their owner is just as incompetent. I feel bad for anyone in LA who doesn't want to watch the Lakers, because the Clippers suck. I know Simmons talke dabout Clips fans (wearing their Brand jerseys) avidly rooting for the other team for a week until the Clips actually did something...