Official 2008 Draft Night Thread...the future is now.

[KingInExile]

Thompson? What? I really don't know what to think right off. He's a solid guy who can rebound and we need that. I guess I was looking for someone with more of a "athletic" presence, but Thompson looks like he should have the fundamentals to get the job done. I guess I will trust Petrie and wait and see how this works out. Who knows, there could be more in the works.

[VeeJay24]

We couldn't have traded down to get Jason Thompsons?!?!?! He was projected in the late 20s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE DON'T HAVE ANY PGS!!!!

No, last mock I seen had the Warriors taking him at 14. I do think we should've been talking to the Nets to move up a grab Bayless.

But Jamont Gordon and George Hill are still around

[xx_skaterdude_xx]

Our pick was so terrible that Jason Thompson wasn't even in the building.

[UKF]

I cant believe some of you...

Geoff Petrie knows what he's doing. Jason will be able to step in there next year and ball. He is an athletic PF that the Kings have needed since Keon Clark. He will be a great fit next to Spencer. Surprised the **** out of me though.

[xx_skaterdude_xx]

Unfortunately we now have Moore, KT, SAR, Miller, Hawes, Williams and Thompson from the PF/C position.............

[KingInExile]

Sounds like from Katz that Reggie is really impressed with Thompson. I hope this works out.

[KF10]

*sighs* In Petrie We Trust.

[SactownHrtBrks8]

I'm excited to add Thompson. I wanted him, just not at 12

[Lightning Strike]

I just wanted someone that Sacramento can get excited about...

Yeah, sure, this guy may have scoring potential, but we need an interior defender. What the heck.

[xx_skaterdude_xx]

Sounds like from Katz that Reggie is really impressed with Thompson. I hope this works out.

We could have traded down and got our choice of Thompson/Randolph/Arthur/etc...

[SactownHrtBrks8]

Well maybe no one wanted to trade up? We picked the best bigman available (in their eyes) so whats the huge deal?

[KingInExile]

Sounds like from Katz that Reggie is really impressed with Thompson. I hope this works out.

We could have traded down and got our choice of Thompson/Randolph/Arthur/etc...

Well, Randolph went at 14, so we couldn't have moved down too far. And if Petire and Theus are really that impressed with the guy, why take a chance moving down? He's not necessarily that much of a stretch at 12.

[a-rod]

HE averaged 2.7 assist....
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/pr ... erId=23138

Hawes+Thompson = Princeton offense

I like the pick because he can rebound and play defense too.

Thompson? What? I really don't know what to think right off. He's a solid guy who can rebound and we need that. I guess I was looking for someone with more of a "athletic" presence, but Thompson looks like he should have the fundamentals to get the job done. I guess I will trust Petrie and wait and see how this works out. Who knows, there could be more in the works.

Bingo...

[Smills91]

Sixers take Arthur, no doubt

[xx_skaterdude_xx]

The Blazers will send the rights to Rush and Jarrett Jack to the Pacers for the rights to Bayless and Ike Diogu. I think this is a great pick for the Pacers. Rush should be a great fit in the backcourt with T.J. Ford because he defends, shoots the ball and has great size in the backcourt. Rush is one of the most NBA-ready players in the draft.


confirmed on ESPN by Ford