So stupid. I distinctly remember Kyle Kuzma killing it at the 2017 combine. Maybe if he valued the combined he would've taken Kuzma instead of Caleb freakin Swanigan.
what, Dame was turning heads and making headlines at the combines.
I believe in Dame case I olshey was hire after the combine and Dame was already on the Blazers radar.
That's true, but to me it sounded like there is nothing to be gained from it, which I think is false. Just look at Kuzma and Huerter.
I'm sure they'll take notice and bring players in for workouts that they might not have otherwise. It could also be that they were already high on those guys beforehand. Maybe they still liked Caleb more than Kuz and they didn't have a chance for Huerter. I'm also pretty sure there are just as many guys that win the combine and don't do shit in the NBA either.
In simply saying that those guys stock was hevaily affected by the combine, as it shouldve been.
I think Kuzma is so over rated... If he wasnt a Laker no one would care. I realize that guys like you and I, and others who watch too much basketball would care and know about him, but if he was in Detroit or something he wouldnt get nearly the press he does.
Kuzma yes, disagree about Huerter. There were first round rumors before the combine and it was easy to see his talent and the role he could potentially play on tape.
That's because they're trading out of this draft... 100% confirmed.
These guys are right up Portland's alley. A mid-major player, white shooter, one who skipped college, and two with ACL injuries.
They tried last year and wasn't successful. But we did get Simons and looks like it was good staying in. But I do agree we should try to get rid one of these expiring contract and try to get a 2nd. My eyes on Bazley a player can score all 3 level with good handles plus also a play maker something we are lacking on this team.
Probably too nice.I ran into the Oregon team at a restaurant/bar in Bellevue when they were up here playing UW. Bol was injured at the time but I went up and asked to get a pic with him, he refused though cause I had a drink in my hand and was wasted
Seemed like a nice kid.
Only thing I don't like about olshey how he use the money that he had when he over paid Turner Harkless Leonard that year. That made it hard to help the roster to improve without going in luxury tax. Now he has draft pretty well and some decent trades and good pickup in Kanter. He also has miss but every GM miss sometimes that comes with the job. Hopefully after next year when those contract expires he don't make the same mistake.
When was the last time I complained about him? Months ago. Stop it.
I probably bashed NO more than Bones did, but I genuinely liked what he did “around” the trade deadline. I have zero expectations for this off-season honestly. Anything big he would want to do is going to have to be really creative and require agents and other GM’s and players and things to be all on board. Its his job, but also this summers gonna be tough for the Blazers I think.
I’m okay with this. Especially if Kanter signs elsewhere.Tacko Fall at #25
