The draft is about to begin

We would like the first pick to be announced by Oden. Nothing could be better than Greg Oden coming up and saying "With the first pick, the Portland Trailblazers select me." And then unhinging his jaw, swallowing David Stern whole, and walking off stage.

Just flashed along the bottom: Stephen A.'s assesment of the Sonics: "Needs Kevin Durant." Did anyone just learn anything? Is he serious? i really respect this man, but come on. Give us something.

Stephen A.: "You can't teach seven feet." Again. Thanks Stephen A.

Stu Scott just said to Oden that he had always said he didn't want to go straight to the NBA. Tanner's response: "I wanted to go to the D-League first." You can't make this stuff up. Wait, we just did.

First absolutely stupid trade rumour of the night: Seattle sends Ray Allen to Boston for #5, Wally, and Delonte West. Why does Boston want to do this? Do they just hate having that pick? i don't think this helps Boston at all. Wasn't the whole point to get a Garnett or Marion type player? Ray Allen and Paul Pierce are so similar. This doesn't do anything. Only Danny Ainge.

Drinking game update: We all picked Durant, so no one drinks. We've also all selected Al Horford for the Hawks.