2008 WTF User NBA Mock Draft (Teams have been assigned, developing the ground rules)

[Zekyl]

I can do Boston if its the only team left. We just played them so I actually know their roster and needs a bit.

[Glenn]

updated

Atlantic Division
Boston Celtics ZEKYL
New Jersey Nets WTFCHRIS
New York Knicks GLENN
Philadelphia 76ers DEFROCKED
Toronto Raptors LOSPISTONES

Central Division
Chicago Bulls CROSS
Cleveland Cavaliers LEDEZMA
Detroit Pistons LAXATION
Indiana Pacers LAXATION
Milwaukee Bucks HERMY

Southeast Division
Atlanta Hawks OOBIR
Charlotte Bobcats GLENN
Miami Heat WIZZLE
Orlando Magic JTURBO
Washington Wizards SHAGS

Southwest Division
Dallas Mavericks OOBIR
Houston Rockets HERMY
Memphis Grizzlies DEFROCKED
New Orleans Hornets WIZZLE
San Antonio Spurs HERMY

Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets DEFROCKED
Minnesota Timberwolves JTURBO
Portland Trail Blazers LOSPISTONES
Seattle/OKC SuperSonics CROSS
Utah Jazz WTFCHRIS

Pacific Division
Golden State Warriors DBTM
Los Angeles Clippers WTFCHRIS
Los Angeles Lakers GLENN
Phoenix Suns LOSPISTONES
Sacramento Kings LEDEZMA

[WTFchris]

Okay, here are some ideas, you guys can take them and improve them or propose something else all together.

--Sub forum, just like last year, only each team gets a thread (started by the assigned GM).

--In your thread, you lay out the current roster, your assessment of team needs, etc.

--Others can post advice or their won thoughts, but it's up to you what you do with that info.

--When you are on the clock, you post your pick in your thread, in bold, red text.


Questions:

--We're not going to try and do this live, I assume, logistical nightmare and we won't get everyone online at the same time. So, how long do we give each team that is "on the clock"? What do we do if the assigned GM doesn't show for a day or two?

The draft is on 6/26, which is in 2 weeks, so that is the window that we have to work with.

This looks good. I think it's best to get started on threads/needs ASAP. Each GM will be responsible for starting their own thread. With 2 weeks left we'll have to be pretty quick on drafting. That's 10 business days, so we need 6 teams to draft a day to get 2 rounds in. I think we should just post a schedule of teams for that day (and divide the day up into hours). If you haven't picked when your time is up, we'll have to do some sort of auto pick. I don't want to skip teams because the mock will suck then. we'll have to go by Ford's rankings or something.

I am on all day (from 8-4 Moutain time), Glenn is on a lot during the day too. If your time falls when you cannot be on here to make a pick, PM us both your list of top 5 to draft and we'll pick the highest one when you are on the clock. Also, if 6 teams have picked and you are next go ahead and post your pick (don't wait for the next day). Same goes for not having to wait for your time slot if you are on the clock.

[WTFchris]

Glenn, can you make the forum? I'll post the schedule after that (if that is cool with you).

[Glenn]

Glenn, can you make the forum? I'll post the schedule after that (if that is cool with you).

http://wtfdetroit.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=86

Do as you wish, I'm spent.

[Glenn]

Has anyone done anything similar to this (format) on other sites?

[Glenn]

I just saw something similar to this on that god awful Sports Inferno site.

It looks like a disaster, but a lot of that could be because not all of the teams got assigned and they are allowing trades (not only picks, but players).

Could there be any potential in allowing trades? (either before, during and/or after the draft?)

[Glenn]

Yep, the rare Texas Hat Trick of posting.

If anyone wants to join late (before we start) I'm sure that some of us would give up our 3rd teams, including me.

Just ask.

[WTFchris]

I just saw something similar to this on that god awful Sports Inferno site.

It looks like a disaster, but a lot of that could be because not all of the teams got assigned and they are allowing trades (not only picks, but players).

Could there be any potential in allowing trades? (either before, during and/or after the draft?)

We did it on TOS for the NFL draft. It worked OK, but there was some difficulty on people showing up to make picks. People frequent this site a lot more than the NFL site on there though.

I say trades are allowed, but must be completed, announced and pick must still be made within the time slot for that pick. Since we have no value chart, please be realistic or it will be vetoed somehow. Just don't get out of control on them and I think we'll be ok. Since both GM's would have to sign off on it they shouldn't be lopsided badly.

Plus we can have polls grading each team/GM at the end too. Maybe even some bonus alpacas for the best grades. Either we'll do a site poll or maybe elect someone to grade all the picks.

[Zekyl]

I'm honestly surprised you guys didn't MAKE me do Cleveland.