beanfigger

You're building the kind of team I had initially envisioned for myself had things fallen differently. Lockdown defenders who are still very dangerous on the other end, not to mention proven winners. Solid building blocks for sure, and you are certainly correct that he wouldn't be there at pick 30.

Best alley-oop combo of all time?

Maybe not, but if he wanted him on his team he had to pick him now. I doubt he would have lasted until 30. Also, look at his first two players. He's building a roster that will be very hard to score on with two all-time defenders. And you gotta give him props for posting a pic of his player posterizing the player selected just before him.

All teams will end up being great, but I'm going for a lockdown on Sportscenter's Top Ten it seems with my highlight machines thus far.

I've been falling behind lately on the newer film front. I have Chastity Bites on my DVR. Looking forward to that, and my eyes and ears are primed for news of an opportunity to see Life After Beth anytime soon. One of my favorite B-flicks from recent years that I saw a few weeks ago is Cockneys vs Zombies. There are some superbly classic scenes in that one.

Only 13 of the last 16 Western Conference championships between them, with 10 total rings during that time span. A couple of bums.

I have to say that the run before my first pick was kind of expected, but the picks that have happened since are killing my board. I'm already down to two left on my short list for my second pick, and there are still two picks to go before me. Solid choices being made all around. Where are the lousy reachers?

You should be ashamed of this one. I think imdb goers should be ashamed that it rated that high. Shannon Elizabeth, though. I get it.

All my guys just went like dominoes after my pick. The last four picks were my short list when I saw I was at 7. Obviously, I never thought Magic would drop to me. Good round overall, as I'm sure most will be.

Shhhh. Party foul mentioning players who haven't been drafted, yet. All kidding aside, you make a great point. The thing is that bigs aren't developed today the way they used to. People are looking for speed and three point shooting and people who can spread the floor and push the tempo. It's almost like people get blindsided when a big comes along and dominates these days. Look at what's happening right now in New Orleans. There might be a player down there right now who would be drafted in one of these things 15 years from now.

Very solid. Certainly would been my pick if Magic was off the board.

Awesome. Didn't wanna miss the start of the season.

They aren't developed anymore at the lower levels, so it trickles up.

Nowadays, sure, but that certainly wasn't the case historically. As recently as the 90s you could have made the argument that half of the top ten players in the league were centers. That was the norm up until this century. Once there was an entire generation of players raised with a three point line, things were bound to change. The floor spacing and jump shooting emphasis make it too hard for bigs to take over anymore.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Gotta get more Carpenter fans in your life.

Oh, the glory days when teams were built and championships won around big men. (Notice I said teamS, not team.)

Guilty pleasure? That movie is awesome.

Much obliged.

Good topic. I'll quickly add Bloodsport and Under Siege 2: Dark Territory. I know many more will come to me.

This whole post, which I cut down to save space, is great. There are so many positives for all these guys that arguing for your guy is so easy and very effective. Arguing AGAINST any of these guys is unnecessary and causes you to lack credibility. If you like Russel or Alcinder better, tell me why they're great. Don't make a fool of yourself by trying to act like Wilt or anyone else drafted in this thing is not.

I'm showing my lack of computer skills and no knowledge of posting images and gifs. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. Anyway, Magic Johnson at 7?!?! No complaints here. EDIT: fixed the gif

Looking like it won't matter anyway.

Friendly announcement to those picking after me: if my pick doesn't come up in the next few minutes, I'm going to bed for the night. Don't stay up and wait.

Well, are we drafting for a long-term franchise or an all-star game type thing? For one game, I'd take Wilt. Franchise, I'd have to go with Bill.