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I just can’t get over the fact that the Bulls passed on 2 opportunities to draft DeJuan Blair and that the Spurs got him in the 2nd round with the 37th pick.
It makes me all the more frustrated when I read this:
“He has an instinctual sense of spacing, a solid back-to-the-basket game, and off-the-charts rebounding numbers (During the 08/09 season, he successfully rebounded the ball 31% of the time). Add on the fact that the man is a pit bull when on the floor, and it becomes clear that Blair is an absolute steal. The most frequently expressed concern about [...]

I really wanted DeJuan Blair. Remarkably, he fell all the way to 37, where the Spurs picked him. Will he be the next Corliss Williamson or the next Tractor Traylor? Neither. He’s going to be the first DeJuan Blair. 2 things he will do regardless of what else happens in his career– he will rebound and put back shots. That is a huge, huge skill. He will keep offensive possessions going and be a beast down low. The Spurs get the steal of the draft.
The Bulls instead opted for the talented James Johnson from Wake Forest. The immediate concern [...]

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The Nets are leaning strongly toward keeping their pick at No. 11. And if the Bobcats made a promise to Williams at No. 12, they’re out, too. That leaves the Pacers at No. 13.
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True Hoop has a post up today with the title “Huge News For the Knicks“. The story describes Eddy Curry’s new found dedication to training and fitness:
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The last time the Bulls had the #16 pick in the draft they selected Rodney Carney. He was promptly dealt to obtain Thabo Sefolosha. Sefolosha was dealt mid-season for the #26 pick in this year’s draft. Before that the Bulls last selection at #16 was Ron Artest in 1999. Here are other #16 picks.

Year
Team
Player
College

2008
76ers
Marreese Speights
University of Florida

2007
Wizards
Nick Young
USC

2006
Bulls
Rodney Carney
University of Memphis

2005
Raptors
Joey Graham
Oklahoma State

2004
Jazz
Kirk Snyder
University of Nevada

2003
Celtics
Troy Bell
Boston College

2002
76ers
Jiri Welsch

2001
Hornets
Kirk Haston
University of Indiana

2000
Kings
Hedo Turkoglu

1999
Bulls
Ron Artest
St. John’s

Not too many hits there. Speights played well off the bench for the Sixers last year. Artest and Turkoglu (known as Turkish Pippen by this and [...]

Taking a look at the players selected by the Bulls in the last 3 drafts. One thing is clear: Draftin ain’t easy.

Year
Lg
Rd
Pick
Player
College

2008
NBA
1
1
Derrick Rose
University of Memphis

2008
NBA
2
39
Sonny Weems
University of Arkansas

Notes: Weems was dealt to Denver and the Bulls got back Omer Asik, who is still playing overseas. He’s a 7′0″, 255 lb. Center that has played in the Turkish League and Euroleague. Rose is the reigning Rookie of the Year, the face of the franchise and the hope for the future. Draft Grade: A+

Year
Lg
Rd
Pick
Player
College

2007
NBA
1
9
Joakim Noah
University of Florida

2007
NBA
2
49
Aaron Gray
University of Pittsburgh

2007
NBA
2
51
JamesOn Curry
Oklahoma State University