2008 NBA Draft Report Card

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Loose Ends
Published 6/28/2008 by Stop-n-Pop at Canis Hoopus: Front Page Posts
... expressed?  Which is more rare: a slashing D-Wade-ish 2 guard or a Wes Unseld type front court player?  Skilled bigs are very hard to find while hot-shot 6'4"ish shooting guards make the rounds each and every single draft.  The last thing I'll say about Mayo is this: he's a souped-up Randy Foye.  While it would be nice to upgrade to the Camry, I'm glad the team stuck with the Tercel while picking up an F-150.  Draft Express has released their Draft report card.  Here's their take on the Wolves: A ...

Saturday Notes: Alexander in Milwaukee, RJ analysis, Bogut news
Published 6/28/2008 by Frank Madden at Brew Hoop: Front Page Posts
... . For the most part the spread in grades (C- to A) depend on how strongly the writers felt about drafting for quality vs. positional need. Aside from those, Jonathan Givony at DX also gives the Bucks an "A": ...

Belated Draft Links
Published 6/28/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Coup) at The Rip City Project
... I want to make a special mention of Jonathan Givony's Draft Report Card over at Draftexpress. Unlike many of the larger media outlets, Givony does an excellent job evaluating the value each team got with the assets they had going into the draft, meaning his grades reflect draft position, pre-draft trades and how the players will fit into the team's system (if they have one, ahem...Memphis). An A+ from Givony means a lot, so make sure to read his thoughts on Portland's night. ...

Draftexpress gives the Bucks an "A"
Published 6/28/2008 by TCW (noreply@blogger.com) at Bucks Diary
... Draftexpress posted their grades for the 2008 draft. You can either click on the link, or just read my grades and then negate most of my analysis. They disagreed with me on almost every major point. ...

In Appreciation Of… Eddie House
Published 6/29/2008 by redsarmy at RedsArmy.com: The Voice Of Celtics Fans
... if the regular season was really his swan song with the C’s.  And for that, Eddie, we appreciate the job you’ve done in helping us achieve the ultimate goal… an NBA title. — Herald: Sweet deal for McHale  |  Why no Chris Douglas-Roberts?  He plays no D  |  Globe:  Brooklyn next for LeBron?  |  Souza: Acquiring key pieces in case free agents walk  |  Portsmouth Herald:  Pierce finds ‘The Truth’  |  Draft Express:  Draft report card (Celtics get a B)  |  Camerato:  NBA Impact: Arizona ...

The Draft is Done. So Now What?
Published 6/29/2008 by Brett Boyer at The Bratwurst - Milwaukee Bucks Blog
... Also, the final thing I am going to mention about Richard Hendrix (unless he turns out to be really good or gets released in training camp): according to Draft Express, his draft stock fell because of a knee injury that was uncovered at the predraft camp (despite his apparently playing well there). Draft Express points out that not only were Hendrix’s college numbers almost identical to Carlos Boozer’s, but Boozer also fell in the draft for the same reason. ...

Free Agents, Rookies, and Other Musings
Published 6/30/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) at LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
... According to Draft Express, reports are that the Celtics are shopping Walker overseas, trying to get him to play in Europe next season and then they will give him a chance to try and make team next year. They would also have Semih Erden who will be finished with his contract with Turkey to consider next season. ...

Daily Links 6/30
Published 6/30/2008 at CelticsBlog
... Empty the Bench Why McHale still doesn't get it and why Love won't fit in Minny Lex Nihil Novi The other number 35 McCartney or Lennon? Perkins as Loscutoff Inquirer Sports Pacquiao gets the job done ABQ Journal Why I grew to like J.R. Giddens hopes to embark on a new life in the NBA BostonSportZ Celtics partying in Vegas Sporting News Numbers don't lie: Players moving, players staying Draft Express 2008 NBA draft report card WCVB Celtics fan hospitalized after celebration dies ProJo ...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/30
Published 6/30/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) at LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
... and Perk anchored the defense (see game 5 for proof). Perkins as Loscutoff Inquirer Sports Pacquiao gets the job done ABQ Journal Why I grew to like J.R. Giddens hopes to embark on a new life in the NBA BostonSportZ Celtics partying in Vegas Sporting News Numbers don't lie: Players moving, players staying Draft Express 2008 NBA draft report card WCVB Celtics fan hospitalized after ...

Post-Draft: Ainge Finds NBA-Ready Guys
Published 6/30/2008 by ManchvegasBob at Celtics 17
... Note: Jonathan Givony of draftexpress.com notes that the Celtics have inquired with Walker in playing overseas next year as he rehabs his knees. ...

Weekly Wisconsin Sports Wank
Published 7/1/2008 by ruffian96 (noreply@blogger.com) at The Rogue Hour
... Just above average performance for the Bucks during and leading up to the draft (let's hope they're not done dealing yet) in my opinion. Understand that the Bucks ultimately come up winners no matter ...

Back on the Horse, Tying Up Loose Ends, Tired Metaphor
Published 7/1/2008 by wyn at Canis Hoopus: Front Page Posts
... #34/Chalmers. I'm not too pleased with how #34 played out but there are two factors that cloud the decision. First, the timing with making and trading this pick and the Love trade aren't clear. If the Wolves hadn't already traded #34, it would've been smart to hold off on moving it once they knew something was back on with Memphis. Second, we did get a decent return. Depending on your source we got between $1.5 million and ...

Why We Might Hate This Draft
Published 7/1/2008 by Mike Lisboa at Bright Side Of The Sun: Front Page Posts
... -than-stellar reviews of the Suns' draft, what do you think?  Did Kerr and company brick this draft?  Were Roy Hibbert or Mareese Speights better options?  Or did the Suns and their wiley scouting staff ...

Why We Might Hate This Draft
Published 7/1/2008 by Bright Side of The Sun at AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums
... -than-stellar reviews of the Suns’ draft, what do you think?  Did Kerr and company brick this draft?  Were Roy Hibbert or Mareese Speights better options?  Or did the Suns and their wiley scouting staff ...