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Bulldog Scott

Post subject: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:03 pm

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Shoud I be excited? I know very little about these guys. I thought that Blair at 26 was the good pick, even if he doesn't have ACLs.

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Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:03 pm

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No.

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MattInTheCrown

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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:04 pm

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3 Tyrus Thomases! Now they will join together, to form Mega Tyrus! First: an NBA Championship. Then: The World!

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Bulldog Scott

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:04 pm

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I also would have taken Ellington or Calathes.

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Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:05 pm

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taj looks like a non thug version of tyrus thomas that has a solid work ethic. I know nothing about the other guy.

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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:11 pm

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Tyrus Thomas is a thug?

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Brick

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:15 am

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In my opinion, Blake Griffin, Ricky Rubio(in a few years), Stephen Curry and Jeff Teague are the only people from this draft that will be notable NBA players.

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Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:09 am

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Nas wrote:

Yeah. A country thug. I thought they would go with Mullens once the Pacers decided to take Hansbrough from them.

That's what I thought as well, but he will also must likely be a bust so it really did not matter to me.

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Big Ern

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:11 am

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With the deterioration of the centers in the NBA, I think stockpiling athletic power forwards is the way to go. I am not up on the two men the Bulls took but I agree with the theory. But boy this draft was all about the PG. Too bad we couldn't get one. Maybe we can draft with Minnesota?

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Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:17 pm

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Boilermaker Rick wrote:

In my opinion, Blake Griffin, Ricky Rubio(in a few years), Stephen Curry and Jeff Teague are the only people from this draft that will be notable NBA players.

I disagree with that. Griffin probably. Rubio maybe. Curry, no way. Teague, who?

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shakes

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:18 pm

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Big Ern wrote:

Well that's obvious considering Johnson isn't a power forward.

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Big Ern

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:04 pm

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shakes wrote:

Big Ern wrote:

Well that's obvious considering Johnson isn't a power forward.

At 6'8", he can possibly play power forward, depending on the matchup.

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shakes

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:11 pm

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Big Ern wrote:

shakes wrote:

Big Ern wrote:

Well that's obvious considering Johnson isn't a power forward.

At 6'8", he can possibly play power forward, depending on the matchup.

He's not even 6'8, he's 6'7 1/2. He's closer to being a shooting guard size than a PF. The only reason he even looks like PF is because he's fat. Great pick Pax!

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SteveSarley

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:14 pm

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Why is it that the 6'6" DeJuan Blair was rated the best rebounder in the draft?
Way too much is made about stats and size.
I prefer guys that can play the game.

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RFDC

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:14 pm

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shakes wrote:

The only reason he even looks like PF is because he's fat. Great pick Pax!

Fat?

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SteveSarley

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:18 pm

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Big red flags are attitude, practice performance and IQ factors.
Look at Tyrus Thomas - he's got the skills and the physique, but he
seems deficient in smarts and bringing his game every night.
I was scared to death that the Bulls were going to pick the Ohio
State center. Way too many question marks. Desire can't be coached.

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MattInTheCrown

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:59 pm

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A couple of seconds of Taj shooting jump shots at the beginning of this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5v-ijglFZM.

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RFDC

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:32 am

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Nas wrote:

ESPN says the Bulls were trying to move up to get Hansbrough and didn't find anybody willing to deal. He fit the mold of a Paxson player too. Pax loves winners.

This does not help your case that he is going to be a good player.

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Brick

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:42 am

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Nas wrote:

ESPN says the Bulls were trying to move up to get Hansbrough and didn't find anybody willing to deal. He fit the mold of a Paxson player too. Pax loves winners.

Only in the NBA could multiple teams fight over a average player who was the third best player on his own college team.

If Pax loves winners, and the Bulls have built a team by picking winners, then when will they start winning? and why is it that the best player on the team did not win in college?

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W_Z

Post subject: Re: James Johnson and Taj Gibson

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:02 am