Official 2009 draft thread - Page 14

nycballer · 05-23-2009, 11:15 PM

Jrue Holiday workout with the Kings

YouTube - Jrue Holiday Workout: Sacramento Kings NBA Draft 2009

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eastflatknick · 05-24-2009, 01:35 AM

Not a particularly impressive workout...but I'm not sure what I expected...it all depends on the drills and such. His shot looks suspect even in this setting...didn't look that athletic. Looks wide and strong, but also didn't look like he was pushing it too hard.

PLAYA 2U · 05-24-2009, 10:22 AM

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Florida's Calathes Signs With Panathinaikos
University of Florida guard Nick Calathes has decided not to return to UF next season, but instead take his game overseas.

The Orlando Sentinel has learned Calathes signed with Panathinaikos of the EuroLeague on Friday.

Neither Calathes nor his family would comment on the development, pending announcements from Panathinaikos and UF. Gators coach Billy Donovan apparently was informed of his player's decision Friday night, with at least one source saying a contract was signed.

The deal, sources said, will pay Calathes around $1.1 million per year, in addition to providing him with a home, car and tax credits, making for a total package commensurate to what the NBA rookie salary scale provides a late-lottery selection.

The deal also reportedly has a buyout option should Calathes remain in the upcoming NBA Draft and decide to join that team down the road.

SOURCE: Orlando Sentinel

This is what players who are in college who needs another yr of grooming should do.

Playing overseas will mature you and teach you how to handle money and prioritize things in your life away from the United States and it's bling bling mindset.

nycballer · 05-24-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by eastflatknick

Not a particularly impressive workout...but I'm not sure what I expected...it all depends on the drills and such. His shot looks suspect even in this setting...didn't look that athletic. Looks wide and strong, but also didn't look like he was pushing it too hard.

After watching the workout video i'd have to agree with you. Keep in mind though that this video was released by Sac-town. How many workouts did he have before this video? Was this at the end of the day when players are winding down or are doing more casual drills? Teams often do not release the most grueling part or meaningful part of their workouts for other teams to get a "free look".

This kid is special in my opinion. He's gritty, has good size and athleticism and I see him being tenacious on the defensive end of the ball.

Boogie Man · 05-24-2009, 02:53 PM

His jumper looked better than I thought it would, but he doesn't have the hops like some of the pg ahead of him in the draft. Because he is wide, he may be a pretty good defender.

But you all know my choice......

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Boogie Man · 05-24-2009, 03:16 PM

Austin Daye would be a good guy to trade and get in late 1st or 2nd round. 6'11" with a 7'4" wingspan and shoots the lights out. Averaged 2 blocks per game at Gonzoga his freshman year.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/video/inde...64&play_clip=Y#

eastflatknick · 05-24-2009, 04:56 PM

I think Daye's stock is gonna rise the way people are talking about him...supposedly a very skilled guy.

nycballer · 05-25-2009, 12:04 PM

NBA Draft Roundup, May 24

by: Jonathan Givony - President
May 24, 2009
Often youngest on court, Ricky Rubio boasts polish, experience

Scott Cacciola of the Memphis Commercial Appeal pens an excellent introductory piece about potential Grizzlies target Ricky Rubio, with quotes from the likes of Tony Barone Sr, Pau Gasol, Fran Fraschilla, Chris Collins, Lang Whitaker and yours truly.

”General manager Chris Wallace and coach Lionel Hollins spent Saturday in Spain to scout Rubio again, a trip clouded by an Internet report that indicated Rubio may not want to sign with Memphis. Jonathan Givony, president and director of scouting for DraftExpress.com, cited an anonymous source last week who said Dan Fegan, Rubio's agent, wants Rubio in Los Angeles, where the Clippers hold the first overall pick.

Whether this is mere posturing on Fegan's part is unclear. But if there are obvious obstacles -- including a reported $6 million buyout from Rubio's contract with DKV Joventut – many scouts and coaches familiar with Rubio think the Grizzlies would be wise to surmount them.

"He is by far the smartest player in the draft," Givony said. "His knowledge of the game, his overall feel –it’s amazing. Wherever he goes, those fans are going to fall in love with him. He's such a fun player to watch, so unpredictable, so creative. To me, it's a no-brainer for a franchise like Memphis."

This weekend we were able to learn quite a bit more about the Rubio situation, after speaking with one of the best possible sources on this matter. Unfortunately this source would rather not be named, for obvious reasons. Regardless, this is information that almost anyone interested in the NBA draft would like to read, though, so we decided to run it.

From what we can gather, Rubio is most certainly going to want to have a large say in the team that drafts him, and if he’s not satisfied with where he lands, he may just decide not to ever come over, which would obviously be a huge embarrassment for the team that picks him. He is in a great situation with his hometown team outside of Barcelona, and it wouldn’t make sense to leave there for anything less than the perfect spot from his standpoint.

“The bottom line here is that Ricky has a large buyout—5.75 million Euros, both for this year and the year after. Depending on the team that selects him, he’s going to make a decision on whether he comes over or not. If he’s not satisfied, there is a very real possibility that he doesn’t come. His buyout is going to cost him a lot of money, and if it doesn’t make sense for him, he won’t do it. He is going to have to pay for the privilege of playing in the NBA”

According to the source, Rubio’s decision is going to come down to two things: winning and the role he’ll play for the team that picks him. The size of the market of the team that drafts him is apparently irrelevant, since his appeal will be on a global scale, reaching far past his team’s city limits.

With that in mind, it appears that the Memphis Grizzlies will have to make a very strong sales pitch to Rubio for him to move off his initial stance of not wanting to play for them. Rubio’s concerns stem from a number of factors, ranging from the potential poor fit of playing alongside a very ball-dominant guard in O.J. Mayo, to the negative experiences conveyed to him by the likes of Juan Carlos Navarro and Pau Gasol.

Oklahoma is a more attractive situation, but there are concerns there about how he fits with Russell Westbrook and whether the two can play together. For now they are not being ruled out.

The question now is how Memphis will respond. Can Chris Wallace and company convince Rubio that his concerns are unfounded? The Grizzlies have not made it a secret that they consider O.J. Mayo to be their point guard of the future, and it may be in their best interest to “maximize the asset” in the words of our source, by trading the pick. This is not going to be a hostile situation, though, so don’t expect any fireworks in the media. Behind the scenes, efforts will be made to steer him the direction of the teams that appear to be most attractive, mainly Sacramento, Dallas, Indiana, Portland and New York, although not all those teams may have the assets or the interest level needed to get a deal done with Memphis. At this stage, Rubio appears unlikely to pull out of the draft.

What’s interesting is that Memphis’ scouting mission to Spain this weekend may not have gone quite as well as planned, as Rubio’s team was beaten handily by Real Madrid in game three of the playoffs, behind a very average showing by the Spanish prodigy. Rubio posted 6 points, 3 assists, 5 turnovers and 3 steals on 2/6 shooting in 26 minutes of action. Both Memphis GM Chris Wallace and head coach Lionel Hollins were in attendance.

SOURCE: DRAFT EXPRESS

nycballer · 05-25-2009, 12:07 PM

BJ Mullens: I'm like Garnett, Amare and Nowitzki

BJ Mullens: I'm a triple threat

VIDEO: HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - NBA Videos � BJ Mullens: “I can get compared to Garnett, Nowitzki or Amare”

nykfan4life · 05-25-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eastflatknick

I think Daye's stock is gonna rise the way people are talking about him...supposedly a very skilled guy.

6'10" 190lbs. Get some bulk first!

05-25-2009, 12:04 PM	#138 (permalink)
nycballer Hall of Famer Member Since: Jun 2007 Posts: 9,103	NBA Draft Roundup, May 24 by: Jonathan Givony - President May 24, 2009 Often youngest on court, Ricky Rubio boasts polish, experience Scott Cacciola of the Memphis Commercial Appeal pens an excellent introductory piece about potential Grizzlies target Ricky Rubio, with quotes from the likes of Tony Barone Sr, Pau Gasol, Fran Fraschilla, Chris Collins, Lang Whitaker and yours truly. ”General manager Chris Wallace and coach Lionel Hollins spent Saturday in Spain to scout Rubio again, a trip clouded by an Internet report that indicated Rubio may not want to sign with Memphis. Jonathan Givony, president and director of scouting for DraftExpress.com, cited an anonymous source last week who said Dan Fegan, Rubio's agent, wants Rubio in Los Angeles, where the Clippers hold the first overall pick. Whether this is mere posturing on Fegan's part is unclear. But if there are obvious obstacles -- including a reported $6 million buyout from Rubio's contract with DKV Joventut – many scouts and coaches familiar with Rubio think the Grizzlies would be wise to surmount them. "He is by far the smartest player in the draft," Givony said. "His knowledge of the game, his overall feel –it’s amazing. Wherever he goes, those fans are going to fall in love with him. He's such a fun player to watch, so unpredictable, so creative. To me, it's a no-brainer for a franchise like Memphis." This weekend we were able to learn quite a bit more about the Rubio situation, after speaking with one of the best possible sources on this matter. Unfortunately this source would rather not be named, for obvious reasons. Regardless, this is information that almost anyone interested in the NBA draft would like to read, though, so we decided to run it. From what we can gather, Rubio is most certainly going to want to have a large say in the team that drafts him, and if he’s not satisfied with where he lands, he may just decide not to ever come over, which would obviously be a huge embarrassment for the team that picks him. He is in a great situation with his hometown team outside of Barcelona, and it wouldn’t make sense to leave there for anything less than the perfect spot from his standpoint. “The bottom line here is that Ricky has a large buyout—5.75 million Euros, both for this year and the year after. Depending on the team that selects him, he’s going to make a decision on whether he comes over or not. If he’s not satisfied, there is a very real possibility that he doesn’t come. His buyout is going to cost him a lot of money, and if it doesn’t make sense for him, he won’t do it. He is going to have to pay for the privilege of playing in the NBA” According to the source, Rubio’s decision is going to come down to two things: winning and the role he’ll play for the team that picks him. The size of the market of the team that drafts him is apparently irrelevant, since his appeal will be on a global scale, reaching far past his team’s city limits. With that in mind, it appears that the Memphis Grizzlies will have to make a very strong sales pitch to Rubio for him to move off his initial stance of not wanting to play for them. Rubio’s concerns stem from a number of factors, ranging from the potential poor fit of playing alongside a very ball-dominant guard in O.J. Mayo, to the negative experiences conveyed to him by the likes of Juan Carlos Navarro and Pau Gasol. Oklahoma is a more attractive situation, but there are concerns there about how he fits with Russell Westbrook and whether the two can play together. For now they are not being ruled out. The question now is how Memphis will respond. Can Chris Wallace and company convince Rubio that his concerns are unfounded? The Grizzlies have not made it a secret that they consider O.J. Mayo to be their point guard of the future, and it may be in their best interest to “maximize the asset” in the words of our source, by trading the pick. This is not going to be a hostile situation, though, so don’t expect any fireworks in the media. Behind the scenes, efforts will be made to steer him the direction of the teams that appear to be most attractive, mainly Sacramento, Dallas, Indiana, Portland and New York, although not all those teams may have the assets or the interest level needed to get a deal done with Memphis. At this stage, Rubio appears unlikely to pull out of the draft. What’s interesting is that Memphis’ scouting mission to Spain this weekend may not have gone quite as well as planned, as Rubio’s team was beaten handily by Real Madrid in game three of the playoffs, behind a very average showing by the Spanish prodigy. Rubio posted 6 points, 3 assists, 5 turnovers and 3 steals on 2/6 shooting in 26 minutes of action. Both Memphis GM Chris Wallace and head coach Lionel Hollins were in attendance. SOURCE: DRAFT EXPRESS __________________

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05-24-2009, 01:35 AM	#132 (permalink)
eastflatknick Administrator Brooklyn Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 10,560	Not a particularly impressive workout...but I'm not sure what I expected...it all depends on the drills and such. His shot looks suspect even in this setting...didn't look that athletic. Looks wide and strong, but also didn't look like he was pushing it too hard.

05-24-2009, 03:16 PM	#136 (permalink)
Boogie Man Superstar Member Since: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,818	Austin Daye would be a good guy to trade and get in late 1st or 2nd round. 6'11" with a 7'4" wingspan and shoots the lights out. Averaged 2 blocks per game at Gonzoga his freshman year. http://www.hoopsworld.com/video/inde...64&play_clip=Y#

05-24-2009, 04:56 PM	#137 (permalink)
eastflatknick Administrator Brooklyn Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 10,560	I think Daye's stock is gonna rise the way people are talking about him...supposedly a very skilled guy.