2015 NBA draft thread

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I'd be okay with hunter, he may be the next Klay

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Christian Wood is interesting.

He's most compared to Henson but he's much quicker/athletic than him - and Wood is out of shape with his 15 bf%.

Put him on an NBA diet/routine program - currently at a skinny-fat 218 lbs - and you have a much different prospect.

I think Whiteside is a better comparison, as far as ceiling.

Whiteside: 9'5" reach
Wood: 9'3.5" reach

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Willy Hernangomez is close to signing with Real Madrid.

Strike him off the list unless you can buy into the second round.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Via Jabari Young: Blazers met with Montrezl Harrell, compared him to Ben Wallace.
....

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Just watched the upshaw interview on DX, had some pick up game clips, the dude is shooting 3s and facing up on the perimeter, fancy dribbling...not what I expected.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Upshaw's 9'5" reach, which is identical to Shaq's btw, I'd hate it if he were to turn into a jump shooter.

With Hernangomez signing with Real Madrid, Hunter and RHJ rising , my revised top-5 for pick #23:

1a: Christian Wood
1b: Robert Upshaw
3: Montrezl Harrell
4: Cedi Osman
5: Jarell Martin

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Justin Anderson still poo?

And what do you like about the trezl? Seems like an end of the bench guy.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Anderson -- He's more athletic than Crabbe but isn't a better prospect IMO. Coming out as a Junior, Crabbe had better numbers across the board - on both ends.

Montrezl -- Energy and potential on defense. Explosive leaper with a 9'1" reach - you could plug him in at center if needed, too.

Wood -- Upside pick, has potential to be a stud on defense. The 9'4" reach and quick leap, he can be as good as Whiteside after 2-3 years of NBA weight training. A player that I'd definitely trade up for.

 

[RonBrewer]

I'm kind of hoping Bobby Portis drops to us. I really like his game.

 

[BonesJones]

Anderson -- He's more athletic than Crabbe but isn't a better prospect IMO. Coming out as a Junior, Crabbe had better numbers across the board - on both ends.

Montrezl -- Energy and potential on defense. Explosive leaper with a 9'1" reach - you could plug him in at center if needed, too.

Wood -- Upside pick, has potential to be a stud on defense. The 9'4" reach and quick leap, he can be as good as Whiteside after 2-3 years of NBA weight training. A player that I'd definitely trade up for.

you shouldn't use college stats to compare guys.. Cuz none of Kentucky's guys had "great" stats. Anderson is miles ahead of Crabbe IMO. He's a better defender, way more athletic, better at attacking the rim and a better rebounder.

Harrell seems like T-Rob 2.0..

 

[Blazer4ever]

How about st. John's PG Rasheed Jordan? I think he's a player, doesn't have one obvious strength is just good at everything. Smart, great decision maker, tough, solid shooter, can go to the rim, draw foulz, good defender, unselfish. What do you say?

 

[MickZagger]

I'm kind of hoping Bobby Portis drops to us. I really like his game.

Me too. Very versatile and has a money jumper. Also displays a mean streak. Watched him a lot and came away very impressed.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Anderson -- He's more athletic than Crabbe but isn't a better prospect IMO. Coming out as a Junior, Crabbe had better numbers across the board - on both ends.

Montrezl -- Energy and potential on defense. Explosive leaper with a 9'1" reach - you could plug him in at center if needed, too.

Wood -- Upside pick, has potential to be a stud on defense. The 9'4" reach and quick leap, he can be as good as Whiteside after 2-3 years of NBA weight training. A player that I'd definitely trade up for.

Where would Crabbe go in this draft then, mid 20s? I thought that this was a deep draft, he went 31 in the worst draft in forever.

 

[oldmangrouch]

I'm still rooting for RHJ to fall.

 

[BonesJones]

How about st. John's PG Rasheed Jordan? I think he's a player, doesn't have one obvious strength is just good at everything. Smart, great decision maker, tough, solid shooter, can go to the rim, draw foulz, good defender, unselfish. What do you say?

maybe if we trade cash for a late 2nd rounder. There's no way he's a 1st rounder

 

[ripcityboy]

God I wish the Blazers had a need for a guard but they don't have a second round pick. Would be great to see Joey Buckets on the Blazers. He probably ends up on the Spurs winning a title.

 

[BonesJones]

Any type of trade Neil makes I expect us to recieve a 2nd round pick. If not he'll flip some cash and/or a future 2nd rounder. This class is too deep not to

 

[tester551]

Where would Crabbe go in this draft then, mid 20s? I thought that this was a deep draft, he went 31 in the worst draft in forever.

I think Crabbe would go 45 to undrafted

 

[BonesJones]

You gotta get value out of this deep draft...
Crabbe and future second for a late 1st
Frazier and cash for an early 2nd

Draft Anderson, Upshaw, and De Paula, that's my pipedream. This could be the type of movement Neils talking about, instead of something big everyone else is expecting

 

[Scalma]

Not needed.

Hibbert is likely to opt out.

Would rather have Upshaw anyway.

Why would hibbert opt out?

I have a feeling olshey would still be interested in hibbert either way. I love robin, but I would rather have roy.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Why would hibbert opt out?

I have a feeling olshey would still be interested in hibbert either way. I love robin, but I would rather have roy.

The only thing I could think of is getting one more big 4/60 and getting out of indy which is toxic for him.

 

[WillG]

Having another look at potential prospects:
I like:
Winslow
Porzingas
Hezonja

Obviously there is great value picks to be had later in such a deep draft:
Hollis-Jefferson
Justin Anderson
Kevon Looney (Project)

Wouldn't mind the Blazers buying a pick for either
Jerian Grant - to play back-up point or George De Paula in the second

Taking a flyer on Christian Wood. . .