[UPDATED] Nuggets trade for Ty Lawson / Draft (then sell) Sergio Llull...
by Andrew Feinstein on Jun 25, 2009 9:41 PM MDT
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NBA Draft First Round Initial Recap...The Nuggets traded their future, overly protected first round pick via the Bobcats to the Timberwolves for UNC's Ty Lawson. So it looks like we got our backup point guard after all and a damn good one at that. Lawson was almost good enough to come out last year, but stayed in college for one more year, improved his game and brought home the NCAA Championship in commanding fashion. This guy's a winner.
Moreover, Lawson's addition signifies that the Nuggets recognize Anthony Carter is no longer the permanent solution at backup point guard. And, of course, being a UNC "grad," Lawson may actually see some playing time under George Karl whose inherit bias against rookies likely doesn't apply to players from his alma matter. Good trade!
NBA Draft Second Round Initial Recap...Even though ESPN failed to broadcast it on the air, the Nuggets officially drafted Spain's Sergio (who?!) Llull with their second round pick (as predicted by HoopsWorld earlier today). In other words, the Nuggets got the Spanish point guard NOT named Ricky Rubio and, to add insult to injury, passed on DeJuan Blair in the process.
But - ESPN just announced that the Nuggets have sold the rights to Llull to the Houston Rockets for "cash considerations," meaning they were never drafting Llull for themselves. I'm hearing that the Nuggets got back a substantial amount of cash for this pick, but only time will tell to see a) if that cash enables the Nuggets to make another big move and b) if passing on Blair was a bad decision or not.
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This draft class of PGs might not be matched for awhile.
I think Denver got one right.( and smart for the Wolves...spread out the youth, they don't want 4 rookies from this draft)
by Chedda on Jun 25, 2009 7:46 PM MDT reply actions
Maybe since Mem has drafted Thabet, we can also get Gasol...get two steals.
CB
by Anonymous on Jun 25, 2009 8:29 PM MDT reply actions
by Anonymous on Jun 25, 2009 8:30 PM MDT reply actions
by MJKeenan on Jun 25, 2009 8:56 PM MDT reply actions
He ABUSED many of the guys drafted ahead of him. Do the Nuggets nab him?
NO! They took Sergio Lllullulll instead.
San Antonio, who has always drafted well, nabbed Blair a few picks later.
For boards, and especially offensive boards, Blair is a monster. He is 6'6', but plays 6'9' and has that kind of wingspan.
Sergio whoooooooo?
by Dave on Jun 25, 2009 9:03 PM MDT reply actions
by Bryan on Jun 25, 2009 9:05 PM MDT reply actions
And it hurts pretty bad right now. Short, undersized, knee problems ... I watched a lot of Big East ball last year, and Blair was a beast. An absolute beast.
by Phony Gwynn on Jun 25, 2009 9:11 PM MDT reply actions
I thought it was top 7 next year, top 3 the year after and unprotected the year after that...
I may be mistaken though.
Thankfully this should spell the end of AC in a Nuggets uniform.
by iamhe77 on Jun 25, 2009 9:14 PM MDT reply actions
by Goldennugget on Jun 25, 2009 9:15 PM MDT reply actions
Good stuff with the Lawson deal, but we screwed up the 34th pick bad
by runningdonut on Jun 25, 2009 9:26 PM MDT reply actions
I don't know about this. I know we're cash-strapped, but if NY gave the Lakers $3m for the 29th, the 34th couldn't be more than $1.5m, right?
by Phony Gwynn on Jun 25, 2009 9:27 PM MDT reply actions
by Anonymous on Jun 25, 2009 9:32 PM MDT reply actions
Is this the first draft pick that makes sense for the nuggets since Anthony? I was fully expecting them to sit on their hands and trade away their pick like last year. I was hoping that they would trade into the mid first for a backup point guard, and they did it. I think they probably still bring back A.C. as insurance, but hopefully he doesn't play much.
by KarlSucks on Jun 25, 2009 9:34 PM MDT reply actions
Does this signal that they will look to bring in another big, even if it means going over the cap?
by KarlSucks on Jun 25, 2009 9:40 PM MDT reply actions
We do not need another PF. We need length in the form of a back up center (stuck with Petro?). So I'm not too heartbroken about Blair (very KMart like in the knees).
A better night than I expected!
by My3Cents on Jun 25, 2009 10:15 PM MDT reply actions
by Denverson on Jun 25, 2009 11:54 PM MDT reply actions
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