by Joshua Chapman
This is a NBA Draft Reaction in 140 characters or less, Twitter style.
1. Cleveland Cavaliers – Anthony Bennett, F, UNLV
Really Cleveland? Really?? Taking Bennett, a player without a position, over Noel, who could be the next big thing? Wow! #nowonderLeBronleft
2. Orlando Magic – Victor Oladipo, G, Indiana
Was that thing about Cleveland harsh? Sorry. Anyways this probably means goodbye to Aaron Affalo, correct? Not a bad pick, Orlando.
3. Washington Wizards – Otto Porter, F, Georgetown
I love this pick! Sure it wouldn’t hurt to pick Noel, let him recover and try to get Jabari Parker next year, but hey I’m not the one running things…
4. Charlotte Bobcats – Tyler Zeller, F/C, Indiana
Either Michael Jordan is trying to outsmart us all or he really doesn’t know what he’s doing. Or both… #whyareyouthisbadMJ
This is a NBA Draft Reaction in 140 characters or less, Twitter style.
1. Cleveland Cavaliers – Anthony Bennett, F, UNLV
Really Cleveland? Really?? Taking Bennett, a player without a position, over Noel, who could be the next big thing? Wow! #nowonderLeBronleft
2. Orlando Magic – Victor Oladipo, G, Indiana
Was that thing about Cleveland harsh? Sorry. Anyways this probably means goodbye to Aaron Affalo, correct? Not a bad pick, Orlando.
3. Washington Wizards – Otto Porter, F, Georgetown
I love this pick! Sure it wouldn’t hurt to pick Noel, let him recover and try to get Jabari Parker next year, but hey I’m not the one running things…
4. Charlotte Bobcats – Tyler Zeller, F/C, Indiana
Either Michael Jordan is trying to outsmart us all or he really doesn’t know what he’s doing. Or both… #whyareyouthisbadMJ
5. Phoenix Suns – Alex Len, C, Maryland
Alex Len? Really Phoenix? Alex Len over Nerlens Noel? Someone might look mighty stupid in a couple of years.
6. New Orleans Pelicans – Nerlens Noel, F/C, Kentucky
Nerlens to New Orleans? I like the sound of that. He and Anthony Davis should…wait he’s been traded. They’re stupid.
7. Sacramento Kings – Ben McElmore, G, Kansas
Way to clear up space on your roster Sacramento. You drafted a guard on a team that already has 5 guards. #smartmove #2014Champs
8. Detroit Pistons – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G, Georgia
This is actually a smart move by the Pistons. They seem to be headed in the right…wait, they’re interested in Josh Smith. #ohGodwhy
9. Minnesota Timberwolves – Trey Burke, G, Michigan
What?? But they already have Rubio, and…oh wait he’s been traded to the Jazz. This is actually good on both sides.
10. Portland Trailblazers – C.J. McCollum, G, Leigh
Boy, New Yorkers seem to be enjoying booing the hell out of Stern. Jeez. Oh and the pick is good too. He’ll be their Nate Robinson.
11. Philadelphia – Michael Carter-Williams, G, Syracuse
Well that escalated quickly Philly. Someone seems intent on getting a top 5 pick in next year’s draft. #imsurethefansunderstand #yeahright
12. Oklahoma City Thunder – Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh
The Harden trade is starting to look more lopsided by the minute. Plumlee would’ve been a much better fit, I think. Just my opinion.
13. Dallas Mavericks – Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga
The Mavs have made a sensible pick…and he’s traded just like that. Because this team can’t use a big man or a younger player. #youknowimright
14. Utah Jazz – Shabazz Muhammad, G/F, UCLA
Shabazz to the Jazz. Has a nice ring to it. Oh yeah, he’s headed to Minny. Great selection. Finally a smart GM for the T-Wolves. Good job Flip.
15. Milwaukee Bucks – Giannis Antekounmpo, G/F, Greece
Holy crap, look at all those letters. Stacy King is going to have a field day. Let’s just call him G.A. for a while, okay?
16. Boston Celtics – Lucas Nogueria, C, Brazil
Look at the afro on this kid. Well everything I said about the Mavs I take back and…he’s been traded to Atlanta. Nice, Cuban.
17. Atlanta Hawks – Dennis Schroder, PG, Germany
Good length, size, speed and shooting. Seems the Hawks are trying to send a message to a one Mr. Jeff Teague. #sorrybuddy
18. Atlanta Hawks – Shane Larkin, G, Miami
Now why would Atlanta draft back to back point guards…oh, he’s been traded to the Cubans. I mean Mavs. It all makes sense now.
19. Cleveland Cavaliers – Sergey Karasev, G/F, Russia
Cleveland, you have semi-redeemed yourselves. Karasev should complement Kyrie nicely. At least you go this one right. #shouldatookNoel
20. Chicago Bulls – Tony Snell, F, New Mexico
Would’ve taken Plumlee, but can’t say I’m surprised. Seem like the Bulls are preparing for life without Luol.
21. Minnesota Timberwolves – Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville
Stern seems to be enjoying the boos. Odd. Anyways, good pick by the T-Wolves. Flip Saunders is awesome.
22. Brooklyn Nets – Mason Plumlee, F/C, Duke
The Nets actually get a young athletic big-man that can rebound well and doesn’t need the ball in his hands.
23. Indiana Pacers – Solomon Hill, F, Arizona
Who? You know it’s really bad when diehard Pacers fans have to run to Google to figure out who their team just drafted.
24. New York Knicks – Tim Hardaway, Jr., G, Michigan
Yes, because the Knicks really need another player that demands the ball in their hands in order to be successful. Right.
25. Los Angeles Clippers – Reggie Bullock, F, UNC
This is actually a smart move. Bullock’s a good 3-point shooter. Doc Rivers is already starting to pay off.
26. Golden State – Andre Roberson, F, Colorado
Bill Simmons looks like he’s going to go cry in his car after the draft is over. He might not make it to his car. #nobodyiswatchinganymore
27. Denver Nuggets – Rudy Gobert, C, France
Gobert is going to be the perfect backup to C JaVale McGee, with his length, athleticism, speed and…he got traded to the Jazz. What do I know?
28. San Antonio Spurs – Livio Jean-Charles, F, France
I never doubt who the Spurs draft. Never. When have they ever had a bust? They could draft someone from a YMCA and I’d approve.
29. Oklahoma City Thunder – Archie Goodwin, G, Kentucky
Goodwin shoulda stayed in school, needs to improve his ball handling…has anyone had shwarma? I feel like trying some. #stillnotwatching
30. Phoenix Suns – Nemanja Nedovic, G, Serbia
Holy crap is Hakeem Olajuwon tall. My goodness. Did he really keep the tux or buy a new one. The pick? Ahh, who cares?
Alex Len? Really Phoenix? Alex Len over Nerlens Noel? Someone might look mighty stupid in a couple of years.
6. New Orleans Pelicans – Nerlens Noel, F/C, Kentucky
Nerlens to New Orleans? I like the sound of that. He and Anthony Davis should…wait he’s been traded. They’re stupid.
7. Sacramento Kings – Ben McElmore, G, Kansas
Way to clear up space on your roster Sacramento. You drafted a guard on a team that already has 5 guards. #smartmove #2014Champs
8. Detroit Pistons – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G, Georgia
This is actually a smart move by the Pistons. They seem to be headed in the right…wait, they’re interested in Josh Smith. #ohGodwhy
9. Minnesota Timberwolves – Trey Burke, G, Michigan
What?? But they already have Rubio, and…oh wait he’s been traded to the Jazz. This is actually good on both sides.
10. Portland Trailblazers – C.J. McCollum, G, Leigh
Boy, New Yorkers seem to be enjoying booing the hell out of Stern. Jeez. Oh and the pick is good too. He’ll be their Nate Robinson.
11. Philadelphia – Michael Carter-Williams, G, Syracuse
Well that escalated quickly Philly. Someone seems intent on getting a top 5 pick in next year’s draft. #imsurethefansunderstand #yeahright
12. Oklahoma City Thunder – Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh
The Harden trade is starting to look more lopsided by the minute. Plumlee would’ve been a much better fit, I think. Just my opinion.
13. Dallas Mavericks – Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga
The Mavs have made a sensible pick…and he’s traded just like that. Because this team can’t use a big man or a younger player. #youknowimright
14. Utah Jazz – Shabazz Muhammad, G/F, UCLA
Shabazz to the Jazz. Has a nice ring to it. Oh yeah, he’s headed to Minny. Great selection. Finally a smart GM for the T-Wolves. Good job Flip.
15. Milwaukee Bucks – Giannis Antekounmpo, G/F, Greece
Holy crap, look at all those letters. Stacy King is going to have a field day. Let’s just call him G.A. for a while, okay?
16. Boston Celtics – Lucas Nogueria, C, Brazil
Look at the afro on this kid. Well everything I said about the Mavs I take back and…he’s been traded to Atlanta. Nice, Cuban.
17. Atlanta Hawks – Dennis Schroder, PG, Germany
Good length, size, speed and shooting. Seems the Hawks are trying to send a message to a one Mr. Jeff Teague. #sorrybuddy
18. Atlanta Hawks – Shane Larkin, G, Miami
Now why would Atlanta draft back to back point guards…oh, he’s been traded to the Cubans. I mean Mavs. It all makes sense now.
19. Cleveland Cavaliers – Sergey Karasev, G/F, Russia
Cleveland, you have semi-redeemed yourselves. Karasev should complement Kyrie nicely. At least you go this one right. #shouldatookNoel
20. Chicago Bulls – Tony Snell, F, New Mexico
Would’ve taken Plumlee, but can’t say I’m surprised. Seem like the Bulls are preparing for life without Luol.
21. Minnesota Timberwolves – Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville
Stern seems to be enjoying the boos. Odd. Anyways, good pick by the T-Wolves. Flip Saunders is awesome.
22. Brooklyn Nets – Mason Plumlee, F/C, Duke
The Nets actually get a young athletic big-man that can rebound well and doesn’t need the ball in his hands.
23. Indiana Pacers – Solomon Hill, F, Arizona
Who? You know it’s really bad when diehard Pacers fans have to run to Google to figure out who their team just drafted.
24. New York Knicks – Tim Hardaway, Jr., G, Michigan
Yes, because the Knicks really need another player that demands the ball in their hands in order to be successful. Right.
25. Los Angeles Clippers – Reggie Bullock, F, UNC
This is actually a smart move. Bullock’s a good 3-point shooter. Doc Rivers is already starting to pay off.
26. Golden State – Andre Roberson, F, Colorado
Bill Simmons looks like he’s going to go cry in his car after the draft is over. He might not make it to his car. #nobodyiswatchinganymore
27. Denver Nuggets – Rudy Gobert, C, France
Gobert is going to be the perfect backup to C JaVale McGee, with his length, athleticism, speed and…he got traded to the Jazz. What do I know?
28. San Antonio Spurs – Livio Jean-Charles, F, France
I never doubt who the Spurs draft. Never. When have they ever had a bust? They could draft someone from a YMCA and I’d approve.
29. Oklahoma City Thunder – Archie Goodwin, G, Kentucky
Goodwin shoulda stayed in school, needs to improve his ball handling…has anyone had shwarma? I feel like trying some. #stillnotwatching
30. Phoenix Suns – Nemanja Nedovic, G, Serbia
Holy crap is Hakeem Olajuwon tall. My goodness. Did he really keep the tux or buy a new one. The pick? Ahh, who cares?