NBA Draft 2011: Detroit now favors Tristan Thompson?
by Matt Watson on Jun 22, 2011 4:01 PM EDT
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Have the Detroit Pistons put Tristan Thompson atop their draft board? That's what Ken Berger of CBS Sports suggests:
With top prospects in New York Thursday for media and service responsibilities, a person familiar with the draft discussions said the Pistons appear to have zeroed in on Texas small forward Tristan Thompson with the eighth pick. Thompson canceled other scheduled workouts after working out for the Pistons with five other players Wednesday.
The timing of this news is somewhat surprising given yesterday's reports that Markieff Morris outplayed Thompson (and Bismack Biyombo, Keith Benson, Vernon Macklin and Jordan Williams) during Tuesday's workout.
Make of this what you will, but I'm not yet convinced -- as Dan Feldman of PistonPowered notes, similar reports surfaced earlier this week about Kawhi Leonard leaving Auburn Hills Monday with a guarantee from Joe Dumars. But why? This draft has been so volatile that I can't imagine any executive not giving themselves leeway to adjust on the fly. Just ask Pat Riley:
"You used to be able to go through the draft you'd get the top 15 guys just right like that," Riley said in a meeting with local reporters on Monday. "You might have two guys flip-flop positions or something, but you would get there. I've been on the phone all morning, and I've got a lot of [general managers] saying, 'Well I wish to heck I knew what's going on in front of me because I don't know what I'm doing.' "
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This pops up
as does the rumor of the Cavs taking him with the 4th pick.
Tomorrow will get even funnier.
WWGMD?
For what its worth
Analysis: The Suns are in that awkward spot between pushing for the playoffs and rebuilding. Suns president Lon Babby says the team will be emphasizing defense, and Thompson could be a solid direction to go.
Thompson is one of the best offensive rebounders in the draft and fits a major need for the Suns on their front line. I’m hearing two other defensive-minded players — Kenneth Faried and Iman Shumpert — are in the mix at No. 13 as well.
Chad fords recent spiel on him. Fords got him going 13
Well I'm back for the draft.
I’ve been MIA all season because my laptop took a shit and it sucks using my phone on here but I’ll be on here tomorrow night rooting for BigMac and Josh Selby for the 2nd round. Not a big fan of Tristan Thompson. He wouldn’t even be a lotto pick if this draft wasn’t so week.
The artist formally known as DetBalla.
He's a long smooth stroke in a draft with the Pistons in the lottery...that said he's ALWAYS a possibility for the lottery.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
BillyRude!
welcome back!
Got Hubie Brown's moms on speed dial.
by Mike Payne on Jun 22, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Joe must have a case of transphobic techno
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Jun 22, 2011 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks MFMP!
Its good to be back but this was a hard season to watch. What a fucked up roster! The only bright spot was watching Moose get better.
The artist formally known as DetBalla.
by BillyRude on Jun 22, 2011 5:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I want Faried more than I do Biyombo now. Anybody that shoots 62%, blocks three shots, and averages 15 rebounds is a guy I want on my side. He’s going to be a monster.
Faried
Biyombo
Trade the pick to get Faried
WORD PLAY
hollywoodsloce.tumblr.com
by Biz Markie Moon on Jun 22, 2011 5:31 PM EDT reply actions
well I don't know if I agree with this
But I am definitely in favor of trading the pick to get both Faried and Markieff
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Jun 22, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone know
weather Faried or Bismack squats more?
by C$ on Jun 22, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
I'm guessing Faried
Ain’t no one love their mama enough to grab 15 rebounds per game but a man who squats twice daily and 3x after a loss
Without a doubt, squats are a cure for everything.
by bearded thundar on Jun 22, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
well if sterns latest comments are any indication
waiting a year for Jonas might not be a bad idea, lockout talks not going anywhere.
smokescreen.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
by The Boourns on Jun 22, 2011 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
trade #8 to Spurs for Tony Parker
trade #33 and 2013 2nd rd to Celtics for #25 draft Tyler Honeycutt
trade Rip to Clippers for Chris Kaman
trade #52, Ben Gordan and 2012 1st rd pick to Oralando for Dwight Howard
sign Jamal Crawford and Grant Hill
PG Tony Parker Will Bynum
SG Rodney Stuckey Jamal Crawford Terrico White
SF Grant Hill Austin Daye Tyler Honeycutt
PF Greg Monroe Jonas Jerebko Charlie Villanueva
C Dwight Howard Chris Kaman Jason Maxiell
trade #52, Ben Gordan and 2012 1st rd pick to Oralando for Dwight Howard
How could they resist?!?
Terrence J. is feeling a bit fishy...
by Trout Jefferson on Jun 23, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
WORD PLAY
hollywoodsloce.tumblr.com
by Biz Markie Moon on Jun 23, 2011 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
DAMMIT LIL CHRIS
NOT NOW!!!
Got Hubie Brown's moms on speed dial.
by Mike Payne on Jun 23, 2011 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
ok
how about a sign and trade prince, gordon, #52 pick, and 2012 1st rd pick for dwight howard
In this fantasy world you live in
Can I be rich? I’d like to be rich.
Terrence J. is feeling a bit fishy...
by Trout Jefferson on Jun 23, 2011 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Fuck the Pony
I want an alligator I can ride on without it eating me! Hells Yeah!
To experience the consequences of my own choices. This is why I live
by JumpingBlob on Jun 23, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
if you can't find a way to fit in Lebron and Chris Paul
NO DEAL LIL CHRIS. DAMMIT, NOT NOW!!
Got Hubie Brown's moms on speed dial.
with the money magic save they can sign 2 centers in free agency
PG Jameer Nelson Gilbert Arenas
SG Ben Gordon Jason Richardson
SF Tayshaun Prince Hedo Turkoglu
PF Brandon Bass Ryan Anderson
C Samuel Dalembert Zydrunas Ilgauskas
The real question, MC Chris
is Sushi or Pasta. Which food would I need to eat to properly shit out such a horrible lineup? Two guards at or under 6’? Check. Two forwards who don’t score, rebound or do anything outstandingly well? Check. A center that doesn’t score either? Check (as much as I love dalembert). Let’s give away the best center in the league for a bunch of trash that sucks and see what happens.
Got Hubie Brown's moms on speed dial.
They don't save that much money, still over the cap...
And…
Samuel Dalembert + Zydrunas Ilgauskas = Dwight Howard
WTF???
Welcome... to the Wallace-hood
Thompson's the best pick
He’s exactly the type of player who would compliment Greg Monroe (long, athletic, good slasher, good rebounder and blocker…).
Besides, he’s a funny dude!
JOE D- Pick him please!
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