2007 NBA Draft Live Blog, Picks #1-10 - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

Welcome to The FanHouse's 2007 NBA Draft Live Blog. My name is Tom Ziller. Stick around for live reaction, instant analysis and crappy jokes for the next bajillion hours.

Keep an eye on the main NBA FanHouse page too, as all your favorite bloggers will be here writing on everything drafty. But we're going to get this started in this here thread right about... now.

7:00 p.m.: Lord, Joakim Noah's attire is ridiculous. Did he rob Mickey Mouse and Colonel Sanders this morning?

7:02: Alright, Green Room discussion: I've got money on Acie Law as Brady Quinn. Julian Wright and Spencer Hawes will be popular choices.

7:04: Stephen A. Smith says the 2003 draft was better, with four franchise players in the top five. We didn't know on draft night that Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade would be cornerstones. Al Horford, Mike Conley, and Yi Jianlian could reach that status, I think. We won't know for a few years.

7:07: Wow, instead of the Ray Allen-Theo Ratliff deal we talked about this morning, Andy Katz offers up Allen for #5, Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West. And he talks up the Milwaukee-Yi crisis, which is frightening for someone who lives within warhead range of China. (By the way, Andy Katz has been the best big media reporter throughout the past week. He's delivering a lot of good stuff without yelling at me or make absurd guarantees or inventing stories. Cheers for Andy.)

7:12: Dick Vitale alert! Get the Holy Water.

7:16: You should know these things: 1) Bethlehem Shoals is holed up in the Deadspin Cave (and already referencing the other LBJ). 2) I'm allergic to the All-American Rejects. My throat is closing up.

7:20: Is Joakim hiding his face on purpose, Michael Jackson style? So we've got Mickey Mouse's bowtie, Colonel Sanders' suit... and Molly Ringwald's hair? Jesus.

7:24: Rachel Nichols? Sal Paolantonio? Quel fungus? I can't believe Charlotte doesn't want to pick in this draft. I understand getting a star, but... who are they going to get for #8? Hmm, cheap and productive rookie or middling veteran? Tough choice...

7:27: BREAKING: The Albuquerque Thunderbirds are getting in the KG sweepstakes, according to my sources. Stay tuned.

7:30: I'd like to have one of these graphic doohickies for my life. BREAKFAST STARTS IN: 14h 30m 45sec. NEXT UP: Bathroom. PREVIOUSLY: #1 at 3 p.m.

7:32: Stern alert! (Washington Mutual --> WaMu is among the most ridiculous but effective brand redefinitions ever.) I pray Stern never retires. Adam Silver couldn't do this. Well, he could, but it would be kind-of creepy and uncomfortable for everyone.

7:34: Why is Portland clapping? Did they get the shooter Mark Jackson says they need? It should've been: NEEDS: Show up.

7:36: "With the #1 pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, the Portland Trailblazers select... Greg Oden, Sunnydale Senior Apartments." Kudos, Portland. Great choice. I have no criticisms.

4:37: Can someone suggest a school where I can learn how to be a winner? That seems the way to Jay Bilas' heart.

7:39: (I'll also take recommendations on where I can be taught 7-feet. Stephen says it can't be done, but I don't believe him.)

7:40: I'm legitimately giddy for Kevin Durant's interview with Stu Scott. Every picture (including the one leading this thread) has showed Durant looking like he's going to murder the photographer. Test him, Stu. Test him.

7:42: The Kevin Durant Era has begun.

7:43: Why did Durant's mom believe he would be in the NBA? Have you seen him play?

7:46: Wow, is Durant really creeping on Beyonce? I have no words.

7:48: Al Horford (#3 to Atlanta) is the early leader in the Best Suit contest. However, 'Head Chick in Charge' from Leave the Man Alone is liveblogging solely about draft fashion at DanShanoff.com. She's the authority on this. And also, Stephen A. is a moron. You do not pass up Al Horford.

7:52: Mark Jackson joins the anti-Horford crowd (while Memphis takes Conley). I think so far this is Billy Knight's best draft ever. BILLY KNIGHT, EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR.

7:55: So Boston is picking Jeff Green for Seattle next... which leads to the Chinese military invading Wisconsin from the north. Great.

7:56: Jeff Green has got to be glad he entered the draft. Welcome to the NBA, you get to play with Kevin Durant for the next decade. Enjoy. Incredible.

7:58: The Dominican is rising, by the way. Luis Flores, Francisco Garcia, and Al Horford. MONEY. Of course, they didn't qualify for the Tournament of the Americas this summer. So, like 2012 Olympics. Yeah.

8:00: Jeff Green had long braids? He needs to grow those back like now. Robert Swift + Green with hyphy braids + Mickael Gelabale's hair explosion? Awesome.

8:02: The Boston Celtics now employ Ray Allen and Allan Ray.

8:03: Someone get Bill Clinton or Jimmy Carter on the phone... Milwaukee just sparked World War III. DAMNIT.

8:04: Stern: Don't worry, Yi, I'm having Larry Harris killed tonight. Just smile and wave.

8:06: By the way, Fran Fraschilla is street. RICK MAJERUS AIN'T NAME-DROPPING 50!

8:08: From expert Nate Jones: "There is no way that Dan Fegan allows Yi to stay in Milwaukee. There has to be another deal in the works..." My question: Who replaced Yi's voicebox with that Mehmet Okur's six-month-old? Also, Stephen A. has a bad relationship with his father. YOU CANNOT TRUST THE MAN WHO PROVIDED YOUR SEED!

8:11: Minnesota takes Corey Brewer. Rashad McCants sharpens his throwing knives.

8:14: Prediction time: Brandan Wright #8, Spencer Hawes #9, Joakim Noah #10, Ziller happy.

8:17: So when do you think Jordan start actively shopping the pick, hitting the phones? I say two hours ago.

8:19: I agree with Bilas -- this is a steal for Charlotte. Also, great decision on the facial hair here. Tremendous choice by Brandan and the barber.

8:21: Wright got mentored by Marvin Williams? Um, can I withdraw my endorsement of this selection?

8:24: I'm begging Chicago to take Spencer Hawes. Begging. Don't stop my heart for five minutes.

8:26: Oh god.

8:28: How much you want to bet Joakim isn't actually from New York? He grew up in Scranton or something. Or Mars.

8:32: It was fun, guys. I'll be hanging around... maybe in the closet, maybe over the bathtub. Keep it real.

8:38: Join us over at the second thread for the rest of the draft live blog.