KR1245;690091 wrote:We dont know how good or bad this draft class is going to be just yet. There were plenty of people that were critical of the 09 draft class. I HIGHLY doubt that every player in this years class will be a bust.

Mulva;690156 wrote:The 2009 draft class has been bad for the most part, so I'm not sure how that's a good argument. Griffen was the obvious #1 pick (which this draft doesn't have), and after that you have a handful of average to solid players. There are only something like 7-8 players from that entire draft class starting for NBA teams (depending on if Lawson starts over Felton in Denver now). The 2008 draft has that many players starting from the top 10 picks alone.

Laley23;690196 wrote:yeah, 2009 wasnt a good draft. Curry, Evans, and Jennings were the 3 (other than Griffin) who most people viewed as being the next best. Well, they have been solid and shown signs, but not much else. The rest of that class is weak. The Cavs dont have a Griffin to draft, and if they land the overall #1, you have Perry Jones, Irving, ???. Then with the next top 10 pick who? Are any of these guys going to even be better than Evans or Jennings? I would have my doubts. Now, they could end up being great and the class could be very deep. You could land 2 AS players. But going in, their is no clear #1 for them to be hoping for, and it isnt deep to the point where Id be excited about who we draft at #7 (like in 2008, for example).

Laley23;690196 wrote:yeah, 2009 wasnt a good draft. Curry, Evans, and Jennings were the 3 (other than Griffin) who most people viewed as being the next best. Well, they have been solid and shown signs, but not much else. The rest of that class is weak. The Cavs dont have a Griffin to draft, and if they land the overall #1, you have Perry Jones, Irving, ???. Then with the next top 10 pick who? Are any of these guys going to even be better than Evans or Jennings? I would have my doubts. Now, they could end up being great and the class could be very deep. You could land 2 AS players. But going in, their is no clear #1 for them to be hoping for, and it isnt deep to the point where Id be excited about who we draft at #7 (like in 2008, for example).

Wooball;690199 wrote:SamAmicoFSO Sam Amico
Lots of chatter that Cavs guard Anthony Parker could be on way to Celtics. Not sure just yet how authentic it is.

Wooball;690207 wrote:I don't disagree that this draft has the perception of being weak. Obviously we won't know for sure until a couple years down the road. But even if the draft is weak. Would you take 2 of the better players from the '09 top 10 (not named Griffin) and add them to another potentially top 8 pick in what is projected to be a strong draft in 2012? Plus the Cavs still have until July to make a play with their TPE.

se-alum;690240 wrote:It would be nice if the Cavs could somehow snag Irving and Perry Jones!! I also wouldn't mind getting Terrence Jones. They need a long athletic wing.

Laley23;690250 wrote:Absolutely, but Im saying, I dont think this class is as good as even a weak 09 class. I liked Curry, Evans, and Jennings (and Rubio though he hardly counts at the moment) more than anyone in this draft except maybe Irving (but he has played in like 3 games lol). Im just not sold on whoever they get at #1 being worthy of #1 or panning out because there isnt the sure-fire and after that, itll be a crapshoot. There will be some good players, there always are, but will the Cavs make the right choice? It isnt a deep class where at #7 you could take any of 4 and they would all be decent. This year, at #7 you might land the right guy but its a complete toss up.

In general, its a great trade...getting 2 top 10s is awesome. But just in my opinion, its terrible luck that they have the weakest draft in years to have those picks. I guess thats just Cleveland though lol.

Laley23;690265 wrote:...But I also though Jared Jeffries would be a stud lol.

Mulva;690156 wrote:The 2009 draft class has been bad for the most part, so I'm not sure how that's a good argument. Griffen was the obvious #1 pick (which this draft doesn't have), and after that you have a handful of average to solid players. There are only something like 7-8 players from that entire draft class starting for NBA teams (depending on if Lawson starts over Felton in Denver now). The 2008 draft has that many players starting from the top 10 picks alone.

Laley23;690250 wrote:
In general, its a great trade...getting 2 top 10s is awesome. But just in my opinion, its terrible luck that they have the weakest draft in years to have those picks. I guess thats just Cleveland though lol.

Wooball;690277 wrote:Marc Stein: No deal yet struck but Cavs/Warriors talking all way to buzzer on deal that could send Jamison back to Oaktown. Link: http://es.pn/h2NIac 1 minute ago

wes_mantooth;690284 wrote:After this trade...I don't see how we don't win out. Baron Davis and his gorgeous beard will take us to the promiseland.

KR1245;690287 wrote:Bad news. Davis said he was shaving the beard, wants a "fresh start"

KR1245;690288 wrote:Possibly 4 teams in the AP sweepstakes

KBerg_CBS Ken Berger
by SamAmicoFSO
With the Celtics and Bulls still in the hunt for Anthony Parker, source says two Western Conf. dark horses have emerged.

Jester;690276 wrote:Also, what about Derrick Williams? He's been getting some hype lately, but I haven't seen him play very much. nbadraft.net has him projected as the #1 pick right now.

Wooball;690294 wrote:This shit is really starting to heat up nearing the clock. RCF keeps crashing with these potential deals nearing the deadline.

wes_mantooth;690293 wrote:Fuck that!!! FUCK IT...I am now a Miami Heat fan.