The Official Washington Wizards Thread

[grhqofb5]

My bad, in my defense sarcasm doesn't travel well through text. And I have definitely heard crazier more serious proposals on ES before.

glad i made a couple people laugh. Wizards fans (me included) need it.

[Rabsuz]

It'd probably be just as productive.

How many 2nd rounders become long term contributors for NBA teams. 8 or 9 a decade?

They could honestly do away with the second round and it would probably be beneficial for the players going in that range. At least they could negotiate freely with whoever they wanted.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe one of our starters we recently traded for was picked in the 2nd round. I would call that contributing.

[stevemcqueen1]

Barnes obviously isnt tho

Barnes will make it a long time as a Pro. He's been a winner with an aggressive scoring mentality. I wouldn't be surprised at all if PJIII finds himself in a new line of work by the end of his rookie deal.

They're not even in the same discussion as prospects.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

we just had 4 Baylor players drafted in the last 7 or 8 picks. Scott Drew is such an idiot.

[StillUnknown]

It'd probably be just as productive.

How many 2nd rounders become long term contributors for NBA teams. 8 or 9 a decade?

They could honestly do away with the second round and it would probably be beneficial for the players going in that range. At least they could negotiate freely with whoever they wanted.

In a normal year, I would agree with you, but this draft was ridiculously deep. I would've rather had Quincy Miller sitting on our bench for a year or two than taking a chance on Satoransky.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

Barnes will make it a long time as a Pro. He's been a winner with an aggressive scoring mentality. I wouldn't be surprised at all if PJIII finds himself in a new line of work by the end of his rookie deal.

They're not even in the same discussion as prospects.

Barnes has stiff hips and who is going to get him the ball in Golden State? And his heart pumps kool aid without a point guard.

Jones will be good for OKC, great situation for him. He will be the 7th man after Harden and will ball with no pressure.

[ixcuincle]

http://twitter.com/VTVOICE/statuses/218539323392397313

FROM ACC HQ: With 6 players selected in tonight's 1st round, ACC has had 23 first-round NBA picks in last 4 years- most of any conference.

ACC represent.

[MonkFan8]

So happy with the Beal pick, but I knew it was too much to ask for EG to control his stupid for a full 24 hours. Such a stupid pick at 32 with impact players left on the board.

[ixcuincle]

The Tomas pick was certainly mindboggling

Plenty of supporting players you could have drafted instead

Hopefully he works out

[stevemcqueen1]

Ernie said Satoransky will stay in Europe for 2 years.

Makes sense to me. I'd honestly rather have the 12th spot taken up by Cartier Martin than a seventh round rookie. Stashing a Euro means we actually might get something out of that pick in time. 2014 is the year we're building for. If he comes in and offers something then, it's a bonus.

Bottom line, relying on a second round pick to fill a need is comical. That guy wasn't making an impact for us this season no matter what. There is nothing we could have done in this round to actually disappoint me.

[Skin'emAlive]

It seems Lamb is still available. 4 picks left.

Edit: Nevermind.

[stevemcqueen1]

Barnes has stiff hips and who is going to get him the ball in Golden State?

Barnes's hips is the only thing you keep bringing up like it's some insuperable barrier to NBA success. You and I both know he's a perfect fit in that system.

Jones will be good for OKC, great situation for him. He will be the 7th man after Harden and will ball with no pressure.

Or he'll almost never see the floor. That pick was a flier, nothing more. It's no skin off their nose if nothing comes of it. He'll have to earn everything he gets now and that's not really... his wheelhouse.

---------- Post added June-28th-2012 at 11:07 PM ----------

So happy with the Beal pick, but I knew it was too much to ask for EG to control his stupid for a full 24 hours. Such a stupid pick at 32 with impact players left on the board.

What impact players?

[Fight4RGIII]

We only really had one spot open which will probably be filled by a cheap shooter like Martin or Mason.

I'm fine with the Euro Stash. We'll have roster spots in 2 years and if we strike silver with this guy, then great. If not, most 2nd rounders don't usually work out but did we really have room to groom another young player?

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

Just left. The crowd reaction to our last pick was hilarious. Wish my phone wasn't dead so I couldve recorded it

I am beat. I thought it was like midnight I left. Awesome, awesome time though. Saw some awesome **** and met some awesome people (including groupies, lol). Just a cool experience.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

Barnes's hips is the only thing you keep bringing up like it's some insuperable barrier to NBA success. You and I both know he's a perfect fit in that system.

I keep bringing it up because he is not a fluid player. THat stuff matters in getting separation from these 6'8" athletic freaks that play on the perimeter in the NBA. And he has suspect handles.

What system does Golden State run? They chuck that ball. Barnes will get a lot of shots. He has a chance to do something, but he wont get the ball where he likes it like at UNC. They dont have a real point guard.

Or he'll almost never see the floor. That pick was a flier, nothing more. It's no skin off their nose if nothing comes of it. He'll have to earn everything he gets now and that's not really... his wheelhouse.

OKC has no offensive talent on the bench after Harden. In fact they only have 3 scorers on that team. He is going to get a lot of minutes and you are going to look very wrong.