Summer 2009:
Monday., June 22
Blockbuster: Minnesota trade
Levi Wright (70ovrl),
Sean May (70ovrl),and
Wally Szczerbiak(59ovrl) to New Orleans for the
2nd pick in the 2009 NBA Draft,
Oliver Abraham (61ovrl),
Michael Ruffin (48ovrl).
2009 NBA DRAFT
June 25 2009
Madison Square Garden Theatre
7:30 PM
Thursday., June 25 NBA Draft
With the number 1 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select Jeffery Jordan from Duke University.
David Aldridge of ESPN on Jeffery Jordan:
This is the man Jerry West wanted and he got him. He played the cat and mouse game with the media all week, but insiders knew that West Loved this kid from the moment he saw him play. Jordan has tremendous upside. Very athletic and can do everything you need him to do on the court but better. A freak of nature when it comes to finishing around the rim. A surprise he went to Duke, but after his freshman season—it was obvious he was leaving. A great pick up for the Grizzlies.
With the number 2 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves select Glendale Parker from Green Run High School.
David Aldridge of ESPN on Glendale Parker:Any other draft this kid would’ve been picked 1rst. A raw talent with tremendous upside. He is already one of the strongest men in the NBA. He has soft hands and will break arms if they get in the way between the ball and the basket. The world has known of Parker since his Jr. High school days in Virginia Beach. There was no doubt he would enter the draft. Will be in great company with Cocobee. The Timberwolves gave up a lot to get this kid , but it may pay big in the long run. The question is, will this kid live up to the hype? The Timberwolves took a chance but knowing Toroc, he takes good chances.
With the number 3 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks select
Dorrell Wright from California.
With the number 4 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers select Donny Ward from The NLSC.
David Aldridge of ESPN on Donny Ward:
Philly wanted this kid bad, but the Lakers could not let him slip past there grip. The Lakers are rebuilding but with the promise of last year Rookie Sensation , Honor Glow-the Lakers seem to be on the right track. Ward and Glow will make a nice duo this year. Look for the Lakers to be a player in the free agent market as well. These Lakers might surprise people. Ward is solid everywhere. Think John Stockton with extra seasoning
With the number 5 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets select
Kris Humphries from Minnesota.
With the number 6 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat selects Bolbronx from The NLSC.
David Aldridge of ESPN on Bolbronx:
Wow, this kid will be Miami’s starting PG. A point guard with a shooting guard edge. Look for Bolbronx to be an instant hit with the fans and make some highlights on Sports Center along the way. A solid all around player can play both positions with ease. He will get a lot of playing time. A lot of hype building around Jordan and Parker, look for this kid to sneak in everybody’s radar by mid February. He won’t be the Heat’s savior, but will make them a better team instantly.
With the number 7 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selects
Lionel Chalmers from Xavier
With the number 8 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selects
N. Martin from the University of Michigan.
With the number 9 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Portland Trailblazers selects
O.Remington from the University of California.
With the number 10 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Clippers select
Kirk Snyder from the University of Nevada.
With the number 11 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers select
J.Ellis.
With the number 12 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers select
K.Rand.
With the number 13 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks select
Luke Jackson from the University of Oregon.
Thursday., July 16
Blockbuster: Minnesota trades
Jaryl Campos (87ovrl),
Cy Phillips (70ovrl), and
Sebastian Telfair (67ovrl) to Orlando for
Cyriel Klitsie (76ovrl),
Dwight Howard (81ovrl) and
Steve Nash (51ovrl)
Friday., July 17
Detroit sign free agent
Yohance Bailey (74ovrl).
Phoniex sign free agent
Rashad McCants (80ovrl)
New Jersey sign free agent
Stephon Marbury (78ovrl)
Tuesday., July 21
Los Angeles Lakers sign free agent
Lamar Odom (74ovrl)
New Orleans sign free agent
Dwyane Wade (68ovrl)
Thursday., July 23
Golden State sign free agent
Alton Elwell (78ovrl)
Toronto sign free agent
Amare Stoudemire (67ovrl)
Indiana sign free agents
Mike Tano (68ovrl) and
Emeka Okafor (69ovrl)
Washington sign free agent
Ricky Davis (63ovrl)
Sacramento sign free agent
Andre Miller (64ovrl)
Friday., July 24
Dallas sign free agent
Zaur Pachulia (74ovrl)
Miami sign free agent
Kendrick Perkins (68ovrl)
Monday., August 3
New York sign free agent
Jason Williams (61ovrl)
Golden State sign free agent
Jerome Moiso (70ovrl)
2009-2010
Toroc: "We have to come in this year, knowing we are the team to beat. Anything less than a Championship will be failure. I have made the moves that will make our team deeper than last year. Cyriel and Dwight will give us much added team chemistry. Parker is very impressive. It's going to be an exciting season."
2009-2010 Roster
C- Glendale Parker (73ovrl)
PF-Dwight Howard (81ovrl)
SF-Josh Smith (76ovrl)
SG-Cocobee (90ovrl)
PG-Cyriel Klitsie (76ovrl)
SF-Darius Miles (60ovrl)
SG-Jason Kapono (64ovrl)
PG-Steve Nash (51ovrl)
PF-Pat Garrity (57ovrl)
C-Akinlabi Reyes(58ovrl)
SF-Quintis Overton (58ovrl)
SF-Abraham Andrews (61ovrl)
Enjoy, Toroc made some great moves. I made the trades as fair as possible making sure both teams benefited from it. As far as trading Campos, we had to go with what was better for the team.He was a scoring PG but didn't get enough shots. He agreed to the deal before we dealt him. Both parties seem very pleased. Thanks again for the fellas that helped me with the free agent bug, it's going to make this season that much harder.