Event 2018 NBA Draft

[Mr. Robot]

The more as see Draznan Musa the more I want him on this team.

 

[ripcityboy]

I'll never forget when the Yankees drafted Aaron Judge. I was watching on the TV and they showed pictures of him and I was like "This guy is the next Willie McCovey!" There is nothing like than watching your team draft the player you want them too. Not much better in sports outside of winning a championship. Its validation, vindication, etc etc. I am sure some of you felt that way about Collins this year.

 

[Scalma]

The more as see Draznan Musa the more I want him on this team.

Good man.

 

[Mr. Robot]

I want to see bosnian duo Nurkic & Musa

Dame, CJ, Musa, Collins, Nurk - whats not to love !!!!!!

 

[MickZagger]

Wannabe batman with scoliosis is supposed to be our savior?

 

[Mr. Robot]

Wannabe batman with scoliosis is supposed to be our savior?

take your words back or else...

 

[MickZagger]

take your words back or else...

His frame is very Brent Barry-ish.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

His frame is very Brent Barry-ish.

I would love to have a Brent Barry type player on our bench.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Eric Gordon with defense and shot creation is a great player

Eric Gordon without defense and shot creation and uninjured is a great player.

 

[BonesJones]

Eric Gordon without defense and shot creation and uninjured is a good player.

Ftfy

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Will we use our draft pick this year?

 

[Scalma]

His frame is very Brent Barry-ish.

Is that bad?

Plus hes 18.

I don’t want to be lazy but to me his style always reminded me of a taller version of Rudy Fernandez. I’d take a 6’9 version of Rudy (pre back injury)

 

[Mr. Robot]

Musa touch on floaters will do wonders for him in the NBA...

 

[ripcityboy]

Is that bad?

Plus hes 18.

I don’t want to be lazy but to me his style always reminded me of a taller version of Rudy Fernandez. I’d take a 6’9 version of Rudy (pre back injury)

I was thinking Rudy as well. Maybe not as tall though.

 

[Scalma]

I was thinking Rudy as well. Maybe not as tall though.

Meaning Rudy is taller or Musa isn’t 6’9?

 

[ripcityboy]

Meaning Rudy is taller or Musa isn’t 6’9?

Meaning Rudy was only 6'6".

 

[Scalma]

Meaning Rudy was only 6'6".

Yeah I know, that’s why I said Musa would be a taller version of him.

 

[ripcityboy]

Yeah I know, that’s why I said Musa would be a taller version of him.

I would love to see Musa against future NBA competition or at least American pro exhibition. There's gotta be something online.

 

[dviss1]

Hachi is my swing for the fences pick this year.

He sucked at the PK80 though he's looked better lately. I'd rather have Jonathan Williams or Tillie. Tillie is the smartest player on the floor at times.

 

[dviss1]

I know he hasn’t played but god damn Michael Porter would be a godsend for us. He’d be such a killer small forward, imagine going through into the 2020-21 season with an aged lineup of Dame-CJ-Porter-Collins-Nurk

I've seen him play and I'm not impressed at all.

 

[Scalma]

Another Bosnian that’s on my radar is Ajdin Penava. Junior playing for Marshall. 6’9 220. Used to play guard before a growth spurt. His stats this season so far:

16.4ppg, 8.8rpg, 2apg, 4.3bpg. 56% shooting, 35% from outside. PER: 29.

I haven’t seen him in any mock draft but I think he’s a legit prospect.



http://www.eurobasket.com/Bosnia/news/520910/Proximity-Bias-Hurting-Ajdin-Penava-NBA-Draft-Status?

 

[tester551]

Another Bosnian that’s on my radar is Ajdin Penava. Junior playing for Marshall. 6’9 220. Used to play guard before a growth spurt. His stats this season so far:

You definitely like the draft.
Whos on your 'under the radar list' that we ought to be paying attention to?
I'd like a list of 7-8 guys please.

 

[Scalma]

You definitely like the draft.
Whos on your 'under the radar list' that we ought to be paying attention to?
I'd like a list of 7-8 guys please.

Oh wow you’re putting me on the spot lol. Not sure I have 7 under the radar guys. I don’t really dive in until after the tournament. I pay more attention to international prospects anyway. Here are three international guys I like that should be available outside of the lottery

Kostja Mushidi- 6’5 225 SG/SF- Germany. Talked about him before but pulled out of the draft. Should be available when we select. Has been inconsistent but could be a two way player that can handle the ball. Would thrive in Stotts’ system, but is a project and will take time.



Abdouloye N’doye- 6’7 200 PG- France. Awesome measurables. Think his wingspan is 7’ +. Defensive potential through the roof. I don’t think his position at the next level is point guard. I see him more as a forward. Another project type.



Isaac Bonga- 6’9 200 F/G- Germany. Lanky point forward. Reminds me of a young Batum. Questions about his shot but his potential is high. Out of the three guys I just listed, he’s most likely to rise into the lottery.

 

[tester551]

Thanks! I like Bonga, but I'll have to see if I can find more game film on him

 

[Mr. Robot]

Dzanan Musa played great against Russia in World Cup Qualifiers, scoring 26 pts (5/9 for two, 5/9 for three, 1/2 free throws)

 

[hoopsjock]

Draft positioning is so insane right now. The Blazers are 1.5 games out of having the 26th pick and only 2.5 games away from being a lottery team. Usually by now there is at least a range where we could expect to be drafting when looking at prospects. Only 2 games separate 1 through 8 including just 0.5 game between 1 and 6.

 

[BonesJones]

Bruce Brown, DeAnthony Melton, Rawle Alkins, or Lonnie Walker.

 

[Scalma]

Thoughts on Troy Brown? Seems like a Blazers type of player personality wise.

 

[ripcityboy]

Thoughts on Troy Brown? Seems like a Blazers type of player personality wise.

We already have Evan Turner.

 

[1eyejack]

If our pick ends up in the 22-26 range I think we use it to dump a contract Meyers or ET. Hate losing a first rounder but may need to