2011 NBA Draft Trades
Posted: June 24, 2011 Filed under: 2011 NBA Draft | Tags: 2011 NBA Draft, 2012 NBA Draft, 2013 NBA Draft, Andre Miller, Beno Udrih, Bismack Biyombo, Bojan Bogdanovic, Boston Celtics, Brad Miller, Chandler Parsons, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Chukwudibere Maduabum, Cleveland Cavaliers, Corey Maggette, Dallas Mavericks, David Bertans, Denver Nuggets, Donatas Motiejunas, Erazem Lorbek, George Hill, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Jeremy Tyler, Jimmer Fredette, John Salmons, Johnny Flynn, Jordan Hamilton, Josh Harrellson, JuJuan Johnson, Justin Harper, Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Lakers, Marshon Brooks, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Nikola Mirotic, Norris Cole, Orlando Magic, Petteri Koponen, Portland Blazers, Raymond Felton, Rudy Fernandez, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Shaun Livingston, Stephen Jackson, Tobias Harris Leave a commentYesterday’s draft was pretty boring and lacked a lot of movement early but boy did the middle of the first round start seeing a run of trades. Follow the jump to see all of the outstanding 2011 NBA Draft Trades.
Baltimore Ravens 2008 NFL Draft Grades
Posted: June 17, 2011 Filed under: Draft Grades | Tags: Allen Patrick, Baltimore Ravens, David Hale, Haruki Nakamura, Joe Flacco, Justin Harper, Marcus Smith, Oniel Cousins, Ray Rice, Tavares Gooden, Tom Zbikowski Leave a commentThe Ravens took two big risks in the first two rounds that paid off, by drafting Joe Flacco and Ray Rice. That tandem has nearly put them into the Super Bowl but have not quite gotten there.
Round 1 Pick 18: Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware: Flacco was considered a reach by many at the time but he has proven that the Ravens knew what they were doing. He has been one of the best young QB’s in the NFL but he has not been able to get over the hump that is the Pittsburgh Steelers and get to the Super Bowl. Still, he has tons of potential to get better and maybe, just maybe, he will get to a Super Bowl in the future. Pick Grade: A
