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Bring on Troy Murphy

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by NIKEstrad, Apr 10, 2001.

  1. NIKEstrad

    NIKEstrad Member

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    I just heard on 610 AM that Troy Murphy announced he's going pro (and the confirmation of Jason Richardson). Apparently, he's not hiring an agent and could pull out. I found this <a href=http://und.fansonly.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041001aaa.html>Troy Murphy</a>.

    So, here's who's in the draft (in order of how high I think they'll go, not counting the seniors):


    Eddy Curry
    Eddie Griffin
    Tyson Chandler
    Jason Richardson
    Troy Murphy
    Rodney White
    Richard Jefferson
    Michael Bradley
    Michael Wright
    Steven Hunter
    Kevin Lyde
    Damien Wilkens
    Brandon Armstrong
    Zach Randolph
    Bobby Simmons
    Gilbert Arenas
    Jason Gardner

    Key Undecided (*-announced to officially declare soon)
    Desagana Diop*
    Ousmane Cisse*
    Jason Kapono
    Joe Forte
    Yao Ming
    Jason Collins
    Joe Johnson
    Carlos Boozer
    Omar Cook
    Gerald Wallace
    Rod Grizzard
    Desagna Diop
    Kenny Satterfield

    I'll amend this list as necessary, also heard that Gadzuric is returning to UCLA. I wouldn't be to surprised to see a change of mind.


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  2. a.k.a vince

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    man I am gitty about the Rockets and the Draft!!!

    The Rockets have 2 sure picks (their own and the Bucks pick) The Rockets may get the Orando obligation settled via Dallas. And the Rockets may get the Detroit obligation as well.

    Geez that is 4 draft picks in this deep draft!! Sweet.

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  3. gr8-1

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    This draft looks alot better then last year. I doubt guys like Moiso would be in the 1st round in this draft.

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    I hope Troy Murphy plays nothing for us. I don't want him on this team. He'd either be a slow 3, or a weak 4. Either way he's at a disadvantage, and his advantage over the players he would be guarding aint scaring anybody.

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  6. MManal

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    tpl, Murphy was that after his sophomore season which is why he needed another season to develop and did well staying at Notre Dame. However, he has shown himself this season to be much better at establishing low post position and a much better scorer around the hoop. I have been very happy with his improvement and hope the Rockets consider him among other possible choices.

    Btw Murphy's NBA position is the 4 spot.

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  7. vj23k

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    With this many big men in the draft, we should have a good chance to pick up Woods, Haywood, Murphy, or Ming(If he slips like the Sun's Center).

    I prefer Woods over the other three, but all four are pretty good.

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  8. tacoma park legend

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    I just don't know how Murphy is going to fare at the pro level. Getting position on college compeitiotion is different than banging with the big boys.

    Maybe Murphy will prove me wrong, but I just don't think he's going to be that great.

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  9. Francis3

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    We need someone that can play great defense. I dont think Murphy fits that need.


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  10. DrNuegebauer

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    NIKE

    I thought Battier would've been a first round pick ? Has he not declared yet or is he just no good?

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  11. Moe

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    Dr, if I may, I'll answer. Nike's list is underclassmen. Battier is a senior and most definately a first round pick.

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  12. RichRocket

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    The Doctor is out! Where have you been? Used to see you on here all the time...

    By the way, does anybody know if Troy Murphy is related to Jay Murphy (Boston College) who had a similar but not equal game and enjoyed a brief NBA career in the late 80's and early 90's or thereabouts?

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  13. NIKEstrad

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    Moe is correct.

    Some of the seniors who are near lock first rounders are: Battier, Woods, Haywood, Jones, Johnson, Morris, and Tinsley. There are a slew of others like Scalabrine, Wolfram and Sasser and such that are on that teetering edge between late 1st/early 2nd.

    The list has grown. Enter Randolph, Arenas, and Gardner. Also, Depaul Junior Bobby Simmons has entered (from ESPN). Sam Clancy is staying in school. As another thread noted, Diop and Cisse are said to be declaring for the draft. (Chris Monter).

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  14. Francis3

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    The draft is deep this year. Rockets can get 2 very decent players in the first round.

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  15. DrNuegebauer

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    I thought NIKE's list was a list of his first round predictions... oops! (shows how much attention I've been paying to college ball this year...)

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