Event 2017 NBA draft thread - March 2017 edition

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I also like monte Morris as a backup pg type. Would compliment CJ well with his passing ability.
 
I think Monte Morris struggles at the NBA level. He's a good passer, but I don't see how he defends well or scores w/ even average efficiency

Zach Collins looked good defensively today vs. South Dakota State. Need to see him more vs. good comp, but if he can shoot the nba 3 and defend space + at the rim, he could be a steal with CLE pick and still pretty good value with our pick.

Still questions regarding whether he comes out this year, but if he shows well throughout the tournament, he probably should.
 
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I wanna see Juwan Evans play. That dude is a sleeper if I ever saw one.
 
Markannen is extremely skilled on the offensive end. With the way the game is today and success of stretch Euros I doubt we will be able to land him. Maybe we could trade 2 of our first round picks to move up and get him if we really wanted to.
 
Kadeem Allen is on my pre draft workout schedule list.
 
DUB said:
Blake isn't playing in Australia for the money. The league has a $1.1 million AUD soft cap. But as the saying goes "you're a long time retired". So he plays a season here and either gets noticed by NBA scouts, or adjusts to the reality of retirement. He's better off playing competitively in Australia, than pickup games in Portland. NBA scouts watch the NBL, especially any games involving predicted 2017 first round draft pick Terrance Ferguson (see my avatar).
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I'm on the Ferguson hype train. Who ever gets him has a gem of a player.
 
Where's ferguson expected to go? I've seen everything from late lottery to end of the first.
 
Fonzthecpt1 said:
Kadeem Allen is on my pre draft workout schedule list.
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The senior class this year is pretty awful as far as nba prospects go, but Kadeem Allen is one of the few that I think could make it.

Good size and athleticism, tenacious defender and improved 3pt stroke. Pretty good feel and smarts too.

He's not on many mocks right now, but he should definitely get drafted.
 
Trackjack said:
Not going happen no way I give up that many potential players for 1 player. Yes we do get rid of ML but we don't who could in our during draft night.
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It's most likely that neither of the players we take with those picks would be as good as Middleton. If they would, it'd likely take them years to develop.

Id rather take one guy who is really, really good now, than 2 guys who might be solid later.
 
MickZagger said:
Honestly, Grayson Allen kind of intrigues me with our Cleveland pick. Brings grit, intensity, athleticism and size to the backup SG spot. Kind of Danny Ainge-like with more athleticism. A guy you hate, but love to have on your team.
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I couldn't root for him. I hope he doesn't land here. He'll embarrass the great city of Portland at some point
 
He's one of those white dudes that's good in college but won't do anything in the pros, like Adam Morrison and Jimmer.
 
MickZagger said:
Honestly, Grayson Allen kind of intrigues me with our Cleveland pick. Brings grit, intensity, athleticism and size to the backup SG spot. Kind of Danny Ainge-like with more athleticism. A guy you hate, but love to have on your team.
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ugh.
 
You wouldn't take this guy with a late 1st?



Immense talent. He'll reform his ways on the court, people are onto the tripping thing. He's a smart guy, just super competitive and needs keep his emotions in check.
 
JDC said:
The senior class this year is pretty awful as far as nba prospects go, but Kadeem Allen is one of the few that I think could make it.

Good size and athleticism, tenacious defender and improved 3pt stroke. Pretty good feel and smarts too.

He's not on many mocks right now, but he should definitely get drafted.
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I could see him going undrafted. He'd be late second round and we don't have a pick so I doubt he la dam here unless undrafted.

His defense and awareness are what I noticed too. Definitely looks like he has the tools to be a pro player.
 
I think someone will draft him if he comes out but I don't see us drafting him.
 
Justin Jackson intrigues me. 6'8 SF with a 6'11 wingspan and a great 3 ball. Has improved every year at UNC and comes with more maturity as he is a junior this year. He has defensive potential, needs to improve foot speed but his length makes up for a lot of that. Currently projected around #13 pick this year, could move up with a good tournament.

Drafting a mature SF would make trading a Moe or AC a lot easier from a roster standpoint. Hes a player I'll be keeping my eye on during the tourney.
 
I am just starting to research this draft class. My first impression is, I do not believe this class is as deep and talented as the hype has made it out to be.

This class reminds me of the 2012 draft class. Yes there will be a couple of franchise players, and a several good starters. But I am seeing a lot of players projected to go in the lottery that will have difficulty transitioning their game to the NBA level. And I am also seeing a number of lottery picks that are not ready for the NBA, and should stay in school to develop the fundamentals of their game.

With our pick, it will be difficult to find a player that is NBA ready to be a starter. I am disappointed at what I am seeing in our future, more projects.

The scouts are going to have their work cut out for them. At this point, I have not found a player that maybe available with our pick that I want to draft. I hope the scouts have found him.
 
Kobe Bryant 2.0


18 years old

6'7 SG with elite athleticism and scoring ability. Very unselfish player, looks to make the extra pass. Probably the most NBA ready player in the draft.

Best player in the draft, but he might not even go top 5. If you can make a move to get him you have to go for it.

I don't know about playing him in Crabbes role at the 3. He's definitely a 2 guard, don't know what that would mean for CJ but when you have somebody this talented you have to go for it. Don't pull another Jordan mistake and go for the positional need. If you can land the most talented player in a deep draft then you have to make it work.






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Like all players who enter the league his situation will play a big factor in determining the player he becomes. I think he would thrive in a situation similar to what Dame came into. A steady role on an already good team.

Portland and Boston are probably the only two teams with a chance at drafting him which can provide that for him.

I'm not sure we could even move our two top picks to get into the top 5. Gonna depend on how much the LAL/PHI/PHX/ORL value him.
 
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Scalma said:
Where's ferguson expected to go? I've seen everything from late lottery to end of the first.
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No telling. If GM's are high on him then he can go first, but a lot of times lottery teams overlook talent or draft based on positional need and then guys end up sliding down the list.

Boston would be smart to take him with the first pick.

Depends on who he works out for, I think he will make a great impression close to the draft. Hopefully Lonzo Ball crushes it during the Tournament, the more people overlook Ferguson the better.
 
I'd be down to draft Ferguson. I watched a bit of him in the NBL this past season, and he has all the tools. Bring him off the bench, and trade Crabbe.
 
Ferguson is like a taller, worse shooting Malik Monk.

Not a huge fan.
 
My biggest second round sleepers looked great today:

Bonzie Colson: 27 pts 8 rebs (10-15 FG | 4-5 3pt)
Ethan Happ: 12 pts 8 rebs (5-8 fg)
 
I think Happ is has good as Leif from UCLA. The difference Leif can hit the 3 point shoot.
 
I'm watching the Arizona game and there is no way markkanen is anywhere near ready for the NBA physically. He's going to require patience and time. Not sure Portland is the right fit for him.
 
Scalma said:
I'm watching the Arizona game and there is no way markkanen is anywhere near ready for the NBA physically. He's going to require patience and time. Not sure Portland is the right fit for him.
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Amazing shooter for his size though. But yeah, needs to get into the weight room. Nurkic would send him to the hospital during practice.
 
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