Friday, June 29, 2007

Like this guy, I still search for true love!

Construction Worker Still Hasnt Given Up On True Love

The Onion

Construction Worker Still Hasn't Given Up On True Love

NEW YORK, NY —A hopeless romantic, Barbierri tries to touch upon the individual qualities of each woman he greets, from great legs to visible nipples.

This is too funny!


Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Mock Draft Part II: 16-30


#16 Washington Wizards: Thaddeus Young (Georgia Tech)

Wizards grab young as an excellent replacement to the aging Antwan Jamison. He should pair with Gilbert Arenas to provide a good 1-2 scoring bunch. Needs a bit of seasoning but his body is NBA ready.




#17 New Jersey Nets: Tiago Splitter (International)

Nets dont have any real pressing needs except the ability to stay healthy and they have shown in the past that they are not afraid to have patience with International players i.e. Krystic and Nachbar. Splitter could spen another year in Brazil and come over when he is more ready. If he comes over now I can see him playing the role as energy guy off the break, sparking fast breaks with his rebounding and hustle.




#18 Golden State Warriors: Sean Williams (Boston College)

This team has been built around versatility and shooting so this pick may seem strange, however when you have a team with nobody taller than 6'8" in your starting lineup drafting someone that can defend the basket is what you desperately need, especially in the West. Williams personal problems are well documented, was kicked off his college team, but his upside is comparable to Ben Wallace.




#19 L.A. Lakers: Nick Young (USC)

With the rumors that Kobe wants out of down an athletic 2-Guard like Young makes sense. If Kobe stays Young can also play some at the Point and we know how Phil likes big point guards. The hometown kid would be hard for the lakers to pass on.




#20 Miami Heat: Rudy Fernandez (International)

With Dwyane Wade's style of play injury has to be a concern especially coming off of shoulder surgery. A young combo guard who can fill it from distance would be a nice addition to this team. Fernandez is just that.




#21 Philadelphia 76ers: Josh McRoberts (Duke)

With Andre Miller, Andre Iguodala, Kyle Korver and Samuel Dalembert, the 76ers are moving out of the Larry Brown slow down pace and catching up with the rest of the NBA. McRoberts versatility and ball skills in the open court should help this. He has a lot of upside yet can do things to contribute right away to this team in transition.




#22 Charlotte Bobcats: Jason Smith (Colorado State)

This seven footer would take some pressure of Omeka Okafor and his offensive defficiences. Smith can play with his back to the basket or shoot it facing up allowing Okafor to do what he does best defense and cleaning up underneath. He also fits the bill as an experienced college player which has been the Bobcats M.O.




#23 NY Knicks: DaQuan Cook (tOSU)

Cook is a very good perimeter shooter and probably would have been a high 1st round pick next year if he would have stayed in school. Isiah Thomas has proven before he is not afraid to take a risk, and Cook's upside is worth it.




#24 Phoenix Suns: Nick Fazekas (Nevada)
This seven footer would be a nice compliment to the power game of Amare Stoudamire, and his slender build and shooting ability would fit in with the Suns tempo game. I believe he has the ability to come in right away and produce.




#25 Utah Jazz: Morris Almond (Rice)

The MO on Almond is he can flat out score with the best of him and would be a real nice fit for a Utah team that lacked a third scored behind Boozer and Deron Williams. With Kirilenko struggling a scorer to play the SF spot would be a nice fit.


#26 Houston Rockets: Alando Tucker (BUCKY)

Tucker, is probably going to be a life time bench player, but should make a good NBA career for himself. The rockets are also looking for a 3rd scorer and getting to the goal is what Tucker does best. If he could use some of his unbeliavable athletic ability to become a better defender he could be a steal this low.


#27 Detroit Pistons: Jared Dudley (Boston College)

This may be a little low for the complete player out of BC but he should flourish with whomever he is picked by. The Pistons could use his versatility and shooting. He is a great team player and would fit right in with the new Bad Boys.


#28 San Antonio Spurs: Derrick Byars (Vanderbuilt)

If there is one thing the Spurs dont have it is a lot of athleticism on there wings. Byars is a good scorer, who can shoot from deep and would be a nice addition to the Spurs second unit. They dont really have many wholes but age is becoming a concern, so an athletic player like Byars makes sense. They have also done well drafting Euros and letting them sit over in Europe to get seasoned.


#29 Phonix Suns: Wilson Chandler (Depaul)

The Suns are a team built on there athleticsm and with Rumors swirling that Shawn Marion may be dealt Chandler would be a perfect fit. He is a Marion clone that hasnt yet discovered the polished game to go along with his great athleticism. He can be a force defensively from day one.


#30 Dallas Mavericks: Petteri Koeponen (International)

Probably the best point guard on the board Koeponen is only 19 and has a ton of upside. He is a 6'5" guard and size in the backcourt is something that killed the Mavs in the playoffs last year. With Devon Harris and Jason Terry they can afford to be patient and develop him oversees.


Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Mock Draft 1-15 (Tommorow 16-30)


#1 Portland Trailblazers: Greg Oden
If I was a GM I would rather have the second pick and just take whomever Portland does not take between Oden and Durant, but really you have to take the big guy as they are more likely to bring you in a championship. Though Sam Bowie is an awfully foolish pick looking back.

#2 Seatle Supersonics: Kevin Durant
The West just got a lot richer with these top two talents heading out to the Pacific Northeast. By far best scorer in the draft should be an all-star no later than year two.

#3 Atlanta Hawks: Al Horford (Florida)
I could see them moving this pick for a proven point guard and move down to get a center. If they stay put Horford gives them a very nice post player to build around. The next Elton Brand?

#4 Memphis Grizzlies: Joakim Noah (Florida)
I think they really want Horford, but so do many other teams that may trade ahead of the Grizzlies. I think they play it safe and go with Noah, who gives them a Center who can run the floor and provide a big spark. Something this team soarly needs.

#5 Boston Celtics: Corey Brewer (Florida)
Run on Gators continues and the Celtics nab a nice compliment to the scoring Pierce in Brewer. Somehow though I think Brewer is the pick but it is made for another team, Minnesota or Indianapolis perhaps.

#6 Milwaukee Bucks: Mike Conley (Ohio State)
If Mike Conley is there and that is a big if, it is a no-brainer. Horford is probably the best fit, but do the Bucks have enough to jump to 3?

#7 Minnesota Timberwolves: Brendan Wright (North Carolina)
If they trade Garnet they are going to be a young big man to build around, that big man could be the Lakers Andrew Bynum, and they would love to combine him with the versatile big man from Carolina. He is not NBA ready as say a Hawes or Jeff Green but the upside is definately there.

#8 Charlotte Bobcats: Jeff Green (Georgetown)
I believe Gerald Wallace will be playing else where next year to follow the big money, but what an adequate replacement that has fallen into there laps. He fits the mold of seasoned college players that the Bobcats are building off of.
#9 Chicago Bulls: Spencer Hawes (Washington)The well polished big man offensively, Hawes should give the Bulls a back to the basket presence. Not a splash pick, but I think the Bulls will be happy with the 7' out of Washington.


#10 Sacremento Kings: Yi Jianlin (International)
Probably has the talent to go higher than this, but little is known about the 7' small forward from China. I think the Kings need to go into rebuilding mode and the addition of Yi and the subtraction of Artest would go a long way in making this possible.

#11 Atlanta Hawks: Acie Law (Texas A&M)
If Horford is the pick at three than they almost have to take a PG here. They may move down to get Crittenton who, at 6'6", has great upside, but if they stay here they take the best available in Law.

#12 Philadelphia 76ers: Al Thornton (Florida State)
May play to much of a similar position as Iguadola but the 76ers lack scoring and this guy has the body and game to come in and average 15 right away. They will find room for the small forward from Florida State.

#13 Oklahoma City Hornets: Rodney Stuckey (Eastern Washington)
They can pair Stuckey with Chris Paul to have a dynamite scoring backcourt for years to come. Second only to Durant as far as offensive polish to his game, should help this team instantly get back into the the playoff picture in the deep, deep, West.

#14 Julian Wright (Kansas)
I think Wright very easily could have been a top 5 pick next year. He has a ton of ability but his numbers dont really back that up. I think he will be a great grab this late and provides probably more versatility than anyone else in this class.

#15 Detroit Pistons: Javaris Crittenton (Georgia Tech)
The Pistons are an aging group especially in there front court, so a player like Julian Wright may fit. I think they need to take the eventual replacement for Chauncy Billups in case he may leave in Free Agency. Crittenton is point guard with great upside and could possible fill that void.

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