Bobcats expansion draft

Jordan · 06-22-2004, 07:15 PM

Anyone getting geared up for this like me?

Charlotte has moved up to no.2 via trade with the L.A. Clippers for the fourth and 33rd picks. They also agreed to select Predrag Drobnjak.

They also just made a deal with the Cavs. Cleveland has made a deal that entails the selection of Aleksandr Pavlovic in the expansion draft from Utah in exchange for a future frst round pick.

But who's going to be available Thursday, Dwight or Emeka?

Woo, I'm excited

Jordan · 06-22-2004, 07:18 PM

oh, and they also are set acquire Jahidi White from the Suns for a future first round pick and cash

Jordan · 06-22-2004, 08:50 PM

Charlotte selected 19 players in the draft. Here's the list

Lonny Baxter
J.R. Bremer
Primoz Brezec
Maurice Carter
Predrag Drobnjak
Desmond Ferguson
Marcus Fizer
Richie Frahm
Brandon Hunter
Jason Kapono
Zaza Pachulia
Aleksandar Pavlovic
Jamal Sampson
Tamar Slay
Theron Smith
Jeff Trepagnier
Gerald Wallace
Jahidi White
Loren Woods

Draft Dodger · 06-22-2004, 08:51 PM

I've heard of one of them (Fizer)

Dagrims · 06-22-2004, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

Charlotte selected 19 players in the draft. Here's the list

Lonny Baxter
J.R. Bremer
Primoz Brezec
Maurice Carter
Predrag Drobnjak
Desmond Ferguson
Marcus Fizer
Richie Frahm
Brandon Hunter
Jason Kapono
Zaza Pachulia
Aleksandar Pavlovic
Jamal Sampson
Tamar Slay
Theron Smith
Jeff Trepagnier
Gerald Wallace
Jahidi White
Loren Woods

At least the Magic should be able to finish ahead of one team next season. I wonder who they'll get for Steve Francis (assuming the McGrady trade goes through), since there's --><-- much of a chance that he'll ever dress in a Magic uniform.

Karros270 · 06-22-2004, 09:00 PM

I'm a Jason Kopono fan just because of his UCLA years. Hopefully he'll get more playing time with Charlotte than he did with Cleaveland.

maddog24g · 06-22-2004, 09:06 PM

Damn... I was hoping that they would take some of the dead weight from the knicks.

kq76 · 06-22-2004, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

I've heard of one of them (Fizer)

Before only a few days ago, same here. There was a lot of decently big names made available, but they didn't pick a single one. Youth movement I guess.

Chappy · 06-22-2004, 09:36 PM

I'm going to try to go to the first game, but I've never been a huge NBA guy.

I'm not suprised by the selections; why take the high salary bums who just want a paycheck when you can get cheap bums who want to prove themselves.

It'll be interesting to see who they get in the amatuer draft; hopefully somebody they can build around. And if I were the Bobcats, I'd give a tryout to Josh Powell (NC State player who declared for draft last season but went undrafted). He's a local name and not a bad player, either.

Akrobat · 06-22-2004, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

Lonny Baxter
J.R. Bremer
Marcus Fizer
Brandon Hunter
Tamar Slay
Theron Smith
Jeff Trepagnier
Gerald Wallace

Selections I'm happy with. Though it's safe to say only about 4 of their initial players will be on the team come opening day. I've decided to follow them from day one.

Chappy · 06-22-2004, 09:51 PM

I think Rufus Lynx likes the results of the draft.

TheRockCT · 06-22-2004, 10:10 PM

Can someone clarify for me exactly WHY it's such a smart business decision to kick the Hornets out of town only to field a worse team two years later?

Although I was happy to see that they are definitely in a youth movement. It'd be nice to see one or two of those nobodies evolve into a solid NBA player.

Chappy · 06-22-2004, 10:16 PM

Two words: George Shinn.

We drove the owner out of town. We would have rather he sold the team, but we'd take getting rid of him any way possible.

TC Dale · 06-22-2004, 10:23 PM

Surprised none of the younger Pacers weren't taken. Some good players there, and good team players are harder to find than bonafide starters.

And1pg2 · 06-22-2004, 10:33 PM

Gerald Wallace is very good. He will start wont he?

Jordan · 06-22-2004, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by And1pg2

Gerald Wallace is very good. He will start wont he?

if they keep him. 9 of the players they selected will become free agents

swampdragon · 06-22-2004, 11:06 PM

No Antoine walker. The Mavs left him unprotected. Wouldn't he have been the best player on the team? The team they drafted would lose 70 games.

CH4OS · 06-22-2004, 11:11 PM

Antoine Walker is a very expensive player, so it's not a option for the Bobcats. They want cap space to use in Free-Agency.

And with this team the Bobcats will lose more than 70 games... but wait for some trades.

Jordan · 06-22-2004, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by swampdragon

No Antoine walker. The Mavs left him unprotected. Wouldn't he have been the best player on the team? The team they drafted would lose 70 games.

If they wanted to clog up the little cap space they had, they would've taken him. I believe they are allowed to have a $30 million cap this season.

KILLERBS24 · 06-23-2004, 12:57 AM

I almost dropped dead earlier when I heard them say Jahidi White makes 5.8 million a year

he was the most expensive player selected. Oh to be tall fat and talentless

06-22-2004, 07:15 PM	#1
Jordan All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chi Suburbs now... Posts: 1,994	Bobcats expansion draft Anyone getting geared up for this like me? Charlotte has moved up to no.2 via trade with the L.A. Clippers for the fourth and 33rd picks. They also agreed to select Predrag Drobnjak. They also just made a deal with the Cavs. Cleveland has made a deal that entails the selection of Aleksandr Pavlovic in the expansion draft from Utah in exchange for a future frst round pick. But who's going to be available Thursday, Dwight or Emeka? Woo, I'm excited

06-22-2004, 08:51 PM	#4
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Chappy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,721	I'm going to try to go to the first game, but I've never been a huge NBA guy. I'm not suprised by the selections; why take the high salary bums who just want a paycheck when you can get cheap bums who want to prove themselves. It'll be interesting to see who they get in the amatuer draft; hopefully somebody they can build around. And if I were the Bobcats, I'd give a tryout to Josh Powell (NC State player who declared for draft last season but went undrafted). He's a local name and not a bad player, either. __________________ NPBL - Pennsylvania Freedom AFBL - North Carolina Aviators MLB-Pro - Kansas City Royals

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Chappy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,721	I think Rufus Lynx likes the results of the draft. __________________ NPBL - Pennsylvania Freedom AFBL - North Carolina Aviators MLB-Pro - Kansas City Royals

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Jordan All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chi Suburbs now... Posts: 1,994	oh, and they also are set acquire Jahidi White from the Suns for a future first round pick and cash

06-22-2004, 08:50 PM	#3
Jordan All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chi Suburbs now... Posts: 1,994	Charlotte selected 19 players in the draft. Here's the list Lonny Baxter J.R. Bremer Primoz Brezec Maurice Carter Predrag Drobnjak Desmond Ferguson Marcus Fizer Richie Frahm Brandon Hunter Jason Kapono Zaza Pachulia Aleksandar Pavlovic Jamal Sampson Tamar Slay Theron Smith Jeff Trepagnier Gerald Wallace Jahidi White Loren Woods

06-22-2004, 09:06 PM	#7
maddog24g Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 47	Damn... I was hoping that they would take some of the dead weight from the knicks.

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TheRockCT All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: TN Posts: 1,083	Can someone clarify for me exactly WHY it's such a smart business decision to kick the Hornets out of town only to field a worse team two years later? Although I was happy to see that they are definitely in a youth movement. It'd be nice to see one or two of those nobodies evolve into a solid NBA player. __________________ GM, Vermont Emperor Penguins - POTD POTD Champions: 2011, 2012, 2013 GM, Monterrey Aztecs* - NABA *NABA Champions: 2013

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06-22-2004, 10:23 PM	#14
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,962	Surprised none of the younger Pacers weren't taken. Some good players there, and good team players are harder to find than bonafide starters. __________________ ----------------------------------

06-22-2004, 10:33 PM	#15
And1pg2 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 979	Gerald Wallace is very good. He will start wont he?

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swampdragon Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Lonely Mountain Posts: 2,509	No Antoine walker. The Mavs left him unprotected. Wouldn't he have been the best player on the team? The team they drafted would lose 70 games.

06-22-2004, 11:11 PM	#18
CH4OS Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 73	Antoine Walker is a very expensive player, so it's not a option for the Bobcats. They want cap space to use in Free-Agency. And with this team the Bobcats will lose more than 70 games... but wait for some trades.

06-23-2004, 12:57 AM	#20
KILLERBS24 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 938	I almost dropped dead earlier when I heard them say Jahidi White makes 5.8 million a year he was the most expensive player selected. Oh to be tall fat and talentless