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ESPN's ticker had this just now, can't find a source yet but it's not really too surprising. "I don't want to be traded from New Orleans, unless we aren't in a position to win and compete [for a title]." This sounds like Paul, anyone that's seen his work ethic knows he's all about winning and being better, and he loves the city of New Orleans but wants to win a title. New Orleans also supposedly said they aren't interesting in trading him despite offers.

I have a Wii, and I think the classes are different. The ones on there sucked last time I checked, so I made my own (don't remember if I uploaded it).

Who do you think are the sleepers of the draft, the locks, and the question marks? For me, the sleepers include Paul George (who is moving up to be top 10 in many mocks, but to me is still a sleeper... I think he's the 6th best player in the draft, possibly 5th depending on what DeMarcus turns out to be as far as work ethic), Elliot Williams, Dominique Jones, Solomon Alabi, Larry Sanders, and Eric Bledsoe (not getting much hype, slipping down in a lot of mocks). The locks? I think apart from obvious picks, I've got my money on AFA going to the Warriors at #6, Hayward to Pacers at #10, and Alabi to the Thunder at #21. Damion James to the Spurs wouldn't surprise me at all, he seems like a great fit. Eric Bledsoe to the Heat isn't a lock, but makes sense to me. Avery Bradley to the Raptors is a 90% pick in my mind. And for the question marks, I won't include too many potential-based guys here, but Daniel Orton is a huge red flag to me. I don't see more than a Kwame Brown TBH. Got some questions about Babbitt, I think his low competition level last year will hurt him considering he scored mostly on open looks and small guys down low. I like Ed Davis as a defensive player, but IDK if he'll ever develop an offensive game that will qualify him as a top 10 pick (look for Jazz to take him).

My money is on Al-Farouq Aminu here. He just seems to fit. Mark my words.

I think if Orton is gone, Alabi is the pick at #21. I see either Elliot Williams or Dominique Jones with #26.

Yeah, or if that's somehow a tie then whoever gets the most correct to start the draft? Sent.

I'm in.

There's no way. Pritchard knows one-sided when he sees it.

I'd definitely love to. I can help out if you need any, although idk what that would be haha. I guess just go by numbers, not teams right?

Stay active man, good to have you here.

Especially after Maggette comes in, Salmons (who played both SG and SF) would have hampered playing time.

Huh... I don't care to look up the contracts, but I'm assuming Gadzuric and Bell are expiring?

You really did tape up your finger, didn't you? Haha sounds good B.

I don't have a prize for anyone haha, but who's down to do a first round mock and see who can get the most picks right?

It didn't make me laugh til I noticed the score haha.

Had a few teams, a recent one is: OJ Mayo Corey Brewer Terrence Williams JJ Hickson Roy Hibbert bench Eric Bledsoe Von Wafer Paul George Greg Monroe Spencer Hawes the other 4 guys on the team don't get used haha. Von Wafer can score 20 a game with the overall 67 rating or whatever it is, he's a cheap pickup and scores like crazy in the game. This is on 2K10 btw. I made my own draft class cause the other downloadable ones all suck.

Either Bledsoe or George if he's somehow available would be nice. George could fill the Gay spot if he leaves, or if Mayo goes to PG they could have a really nice 3 guard rotation.

I think we either take a big man (beyond West and Okafor, who I'm fine with, we have absolutely no depth), or if someone like Paul George is available we jump on him.

What if they trade Lee and something else to Minnesota for the 4th? That's the only way IMO that this would be a good move.

Watching half of UWs games all year long on FSN, I can say he's a complete player. He doesn't have a ton of potential, but he's got the ability to top out at around 15PPG with solid defense and rebounding.

Nets was for sim league since nobody knew who anyone was GMing, and Kings was for somewhere in the region of one day? The teams I support remain the same, why it matters that I change my icon I don't know.

I always have been, but finally decided to change it to my hometown team haha. Still love the Hornets.

Hmmm, interesting. Switch Cousins with Monroe and it's pretty similar to my mocks until about 20.

Don't be surprised if they get Quincy Pondexter if he's available. We like to draft northwest guys.

Anyone know who for sure is in it yet? Paul George just said on Facebook he just got invited and "HELL YA LOTTO PICK!" haha. But who else is gonna be there? I'm wondering if we're gonna have a Brady Quinn-esque moment with this deep draft.