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by daddydai on Jun 7, 2010 9:21 AM CDT
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German NBA draft prospects news from Treviso: Robin Benzing likely pulling out of the draft, Tibor Pleiss staying in. OKC likes him at #26?
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Kevin Seraphin is in Treviso getting measured. Came out 6-9 in shoes, 264, w/7-3 wingspan, 9-1 standing reach. Walking normal, knee is fine.
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If LeBron is Apple and Kobe is Microsoft, then Kevin Durant is Android (exciting new kid on the block that has a long way to go), and Tim Duncan is Linux (nerdy, boring, and incredibly effective).
NBA.com - Draft 2010 - Oklahoma City Thunder
With four picks, three between 21 and 32, there are a lot of way for the Thunder to go. General manager Sam Presti can continue to stockpile talent, adding to an already deep roster of youngsters. Calculated gambles can be made on selecting players who remain overseas for a year or two.
Looking at the link above, I'm reminded that Presti traded Walter Sharpe (#32) and Trent Plaisted (#46) for D. J. White (#29) pick in 2008. I wonder if he would do something similar this year with the 32nd and 51st.
Blazers Making A Play For Presti? | Thunder Rumblings
Furthermore, Oklahoma City already appears to be a step ahead of the Blazers in terms of the on-court product even despite entering into the rebuilding process three years prior to the Thunder. With Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Jeff Green, James Harden, Serge Ibaka, Thabo Sefolosha and Eric Maynor, Presti has a stable of handpicked players, all 26 or younger, who fit his often stated desired attitude of working hard, sacrificing and playing for each other on the court while being positive role models and stand-up citizens off it.You also could argue that the Thunder’s talent exceeds that of the Blazers, whose young stars include Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, Martell Webster, Rudy Fernandez, Jerryd Bayless and Nicolas Batum. And even though money is less of an issue for Allen in Portland, the Blazers figure to have much less flexibility in the coming years now that contract extensions for Roy and Aldridge are about to kick in. Current projections have the Blazers already over the salary cap next season, and Portland is likely to surpass the luxury tax threshold as well in 2010-11.
Add it all up and all signs point to Presti staying put.
Thunder notebook: Ron Adams, Maurice Cheeks to Chicago? | NewsOK.com
Maurice Cheeks also is one of several coaches whose name has been mentioned as a possibility to round out Thibodeau's staff. No announcement is expected until after Thibodeau has completed his coaching duties with the Celtics in the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.Adams, the lead assistant under Thunder coach Scott Brooks, came to Oklahoma City midway through the 2009-10 season and has been credited for the team's defensive turnabout.
Cheeks, who last coached Philadelphia during the 2008-09 season, was instrumental in assisting Brooks and helping to develop second-year point guard Russell Westbrook and rookie Eric Maynor.
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Presti shuts down the Blazers pursuit story...
“Portland has a general manager, and I have a great job here in Oklahoma City," Presti said Sunday. "I am excited to be a part of what we are building."
Read more: http://newsok.com/thunder-insider-would-sam-presti-bolt-okc/article/3466701?custom_click=lead_story_title#ixzz0qBKdQh4a
I wish Ron Adams would do the same.
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A question, though
Is it true (as various pieces on this rumor are saying) that Presti’s contract expires at the end of the month? If so, why hasn’t he signed an extension? I find it hard to believe that the Thunder are willing to start the offseason in July without a GM under contract…..
"It's Our Time":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O99POVJfglY
He might have a 4 year contract.
Everything I’ve heard about Presti’s contract seems to be speculation. He says he want to stay here and I believe him.
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Oh, I don't think that Presti is going anywhere
It just seemed strange to me to read that his contract was up at the end of the month.
Perhaps it’s a 3 year deal with an option for the 4th….
Anyway, thanks for the reply.
"It's Our Time":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O99POVJfglY
Facebook photos of KD in China
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Presti
I’d be shocked if he left.
1) He’s built a great young core here and I don’t see why he wouldn’t want to see this through, especially with their quick rise.
2) Allen’s partners in his company, Vulcan Inc, are the ones forcing Pritchard out. They took out his assistant GM randomly during the middle of the season and took out another one of Pritchard’s guys as well. They are wanting to get more involved and any GM isn’t going to have as much control as Pritchard had the past few years.
3) There are other problems on that team. Fernandez wants out, Miller can be a head-case at times, Oden is always hurt, Roy as well, fans are up and down on Aldridge, Batum seems to get hurt, none of their Euro-stashed guys want to come over, and they are going to be capped out pretty soon.
There is no guarantee Bennett’s business associates don’t try to get more involved as time passes but there is evidence yet that they will. We know Allen’s people at Vulcan Inc WILL try to get more involved, they’ve done it before.
Dang...
everyone is poaching on the Thunder!
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Pleiss mentions an interest in the 2011 Draft.
When asked about the next steps of his career plans, Pleiss said: "I cannot say that right now. The NBA of course is a dream and I would definitely like to achieve this goal. Through my stark, everything I have wanted to happen has happened. I will certainly stay in Bamberg one more year and prepare for the future. I still want to continue to improve to reach an NBA level."
Pleiss also commented about his status with the NBA Draft.
"My first real draft year is 2011. I want to show myself in the Euroleague. A couple of clubs will observe me there for sure. And then I hope that I can be in the first round of the draft next year."
In the past Pleiss has mentioned that he is interested in Spain for a few years before heading to the NBA. I’m not sure what his intentions are.
Here is the link to the original German interview. Perhaps there are some interesting tidbits in there.
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Per ESPN Insider
The Pistons, Spurs and Thunder have been the most aggressive about moving up.
The Pistons have been searching for a big and would love to get their hands on either DeMarcus Cousins or Derrick Favors. The Spurs and Thunder also are in the hunt for a big and have targeted a number of teams in the lottery to move up a few spots. The Thunder have multiple picks to offer.
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saw that
and its very interesting.
I know there was some speculation about moving up to grab Orton but thats unnecessary. you can stay at 21 and probably get him. I think maybe they are targeting Monroe, Favors, or Cousins. I’m really high on Monroe. His skill set would fit perfectly, IMO, with what this team wants to do, and he would fit in seamlessly personality wise.
I don’t think there is a chance they can get into the top 4 to get on of Favors or Cousins but getting to #7 or 8 might not be impossible.
If we move up to get Orton, someone's getting punched in the spleen
but i’d definitely take Monroe, Favors or Cousins.
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by ElectricPencils on Jun 7, 2010 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
ya...
but I doubt we will be able to get a low enough pick for those guys. Orton seems to be dropping, so I’d be surprised if that is the reason. With all the Euros dropping out it may just be a smart move to move up a bit to get anyone with quality.
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