Washington Wizards 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread

So Derrick Williams at 3 to Utah?

They already had trouble with one D. Williams. Why would they want another one?

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Crazy timing. Was it last year when Paul Allen fired the Blazers GM on the eve of the draft?

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Crazy timing. Was it last year when Paul Allen fired the Blazers GM on the eve of the draft?

Yup... in Portland's case, it was friction with ownership over draft philosophy. Portland's lost two very capable GMs.

Yup... in Portland's case, it was friction with ownership over draft philosophy. Portland's lost two very capable GMs.

Yup. It's funny, in NFL circles Paul Allen is known as a very hands-off, great to work for owner. But in NBA circles he's one of the least liked. Considered impulsive, micromanaging, gets too involved in personnel decisions.

Yup. It's funny, in NFL circles Paul Allen is known as a very hands-off, great to work for owner. But in NBA circles he's one of the least liked. Considered impulsive, micromanaging, gets too involved in personnel decisions.

That's so weird... why do you think it is? Do you think he knows more hoops than pigskin?

Latest rumors have Utah taking Kanter at 3... not sure if they like Brandon Knight's style of play (although personally, I like him more than Irving). Then they can take their hometown boy at 12.

Looking more and more like Vesely to DC (boo).

So Derrick Williams at 3 to Utah?

I'm thinking Minny's just messing with Washington. Reports are Williams was pretty ridiculous in individual workouts and they're willing to take the talent over need (even with teams not interested in Beasley).

Screw coming to America. If thats the atmosphere in Europe I think I would rather play in Europe. Most of the NBA is empty arenas. By the by, this is a great break down.
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I can see why they like him. A 6'11 guy that moves like a 6'7 6'8 guy and plays with energy is an intriguing combination. No team would be able to go small against the Wiz with him and McGee on the floor. Also looks like he has the potential to develop a shot. At the very least he's going to run the floor with Wall on the fast break.

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Crazy timing. Was it last year when Paul Allen fired the Blazers GM on the eve of the draft?

Minnesota has a horrible FO. Im talking Vinny/Danny horrible.

That's so weird... why do you think it is? Do you think he knows more hoops than pigskin?

Latest rumors have Utah taking Kanter at 3... not sure if they like Brandon Knight's style of play (although personally, I like him more than Irving). Then they can take their hometown boy at 12.

Looking more and more like Vesely to DC (boo).

Well I think he has a bit more of a passion for hoops than pigskin, and studies the game more. Like any owner, he has made decisions that override his staff. But he's always been pretty methodical and involves several people (including people outside the organization allegedly), but I guess it's only recently that he's taken on more of an impulsive, my way or the high way type of approach. Maybe he feels the window is closing on the Blazers?

Draft is going to get pretty interesting after Minnesota at 2. Could see a lot of trades.

That's so weird... why do you think it is? Do you think he knows more hoops than pigskin?

Latest rumors have Utah taking Kanter at 3... not sure if they like Brandon Knight's style of play (although personally, I like him more than Irving). Then they can take their hometown boy at 12.

Looking more and more like Vesely to DC (boo).

Would you take Vesely or Valanciunas...or Val Kilmer