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Duarte I think has star potential in the NBA
Looks pretty good. I lived in the Eugene area during his time there. They had a nice season. I was so focused on trying to make ends meet, i was always working during their games. Wish i had watched him. Kinda Klay Thompson-esque.
 
One thing I've learned over the past half-decade: you literally cannot go wrong by picking the Villanova guy. I wanted Jalen Brunson over Anfernee (jury's out), would have been happy with Eric Paschall, and ecstatic with Saddiq Bey. So this year, if we somehow end up with a highish second-rounder, I want Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.



Absolutely!! This guy is an animal. Does it all...and does everything very well.

And while we're at it, let's get Josh Hart too. Not sure how much it would take but I love his game and mentality.
 
Why are people even worried about the draft this year, I don’t see Olshey trading into it. I think the roster will be filled out by veterans.
 
Why are people even worried about the draft this year, I don’t see Olshey trading into it. I think the roster will be filled out by veterans.
As do I.

I think one reason to be excited might be for a trade though?
 
Why are people even worried about the draft this year, I don’t see Olshey trading into it. I think the roster will be filled out by veterans.
For better or worse, it's next. It's not like we want to spend more time talking about the sjw nonsense.
 
Best online mock draft out there? Since DraftExpress went behind a paywall I've been using NBADraft.Net, but it's not great - definitely some eccentric picks. Recommendations?
 
One thing I've learned over the past half-decade: you literally cannot go wrong by picking the Villanova guy. I wanted Jalen Brunson over Anfernee (jury's out), would have been happy with Eric Paschall, and ecstatic with Saddiq Bey. So this year, if we somehow end up with a highish second-rounder, I want Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.



I really hope the Lakers don’t land this guy. He’s starting to rise and is getting plenty of looks in the first round.

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What y’all think of the chances Neil actually trade for a pick? I think likely, at least I hope so, because there are some guys in the second round that I like and think can be instant impact rookie
 
What y’all think of the chances Neil actually trade for a pick? I think likely, at least I hope so, because there are some guys in the second round that I like and think can be instant impact rookie

I highly doubt it. We don’t have time to develop players, at least not guys on the active roster. Maybe you’ll see a couple two way guys but considering who Olshey wasted that spot on last season, I doubt even that. Every open spot should be going to a veteran who fills some sort of role, even if it’s just depth imo. Olshey has to load this roster up for a run next season. Every player (outside of Elleby) should serve a purpose in the immediate future.

Also, I did zero research this year and know nobody outside of some euros, so I don’t wanna look like a dummy hehe.
 
Why are people even worried about the draft this year, I don’t see Olshey trading into it. I think the roster will be filled out by veterans.
Why does the board follow the finals every year when Portland hasn't been in one in decades?

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I highly doubt it. We don’t have time to develop players, at least not guys on the active roster. Maybe you’ll see a couple two way guys but considering who Olshey wasted that spot on last season, I doubt even that. Every open spot should be going to a veteran who fills some sort of role, even if it’s just depth imo. Olshey has to load this roster up for a run next season. Every player (outside of Elleby) should serve a purpose in the immediate future.

Also, I did zero research this year and know nobody outside of some euros, so I don’t wanna look like a dummy hehe.
True. Plus Milwaukee traded lotz of draft capital to get Holiday. They knew the time was NOW, to surround Giannis. To get him all in on an extention. There wasn't time to develop. Too many in here dwell on what could be with a draft pick that was traded away. RoCo was a great addition. We still have 2 quality young guys, Nas & Ant, who are trying to bring their games up to actually be helpful. If there is someone still there in the 2nd round, i could see Neil buy in with cash. The Blazers are in a trade for certified talent mode, PERIOD!
 
Looks like they've got Duarte going in the lotto and are comparing him to Klay. Who would have ever guessed that 6 months ago when he was projected to go mid 2nd round?[/snark]

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The Athletic has done a thing where they interview a bunch of NBA scouts anonymously on 50 prospects. Here's Duarte:

Chris Duarte, 6-6 senior guard, Oregon. “That’s my man crush right there. He’s not what you think of when you think of a juco kid. He plays the right way, he plays really hard. Tough, physical kid. He’s just a basketball player. I know he’s 24, but whoever drafts him is getting someone who can play right away. He can dribble, pass, shoot, he guards, got a good feel. Just doesn’t have a lot of weaknesses.”

Wonder if Golden State will take him at #14 if they don't trade the pick.
 
Have the Blazers worked anyone out or sent representatives to group workouts? Anything to give me hope that we're trading in?
 
Yes, they have sent guys to the combine. Reported on this site was the Blazers have interest in a few different prospects which could be acquire with a pick bought with Cash.
Did you mean to link to a site, or by "this site" do you mean literally S2?
 
Wonder if Golden State will take him at #14 if they don't trade the pick.
That was my prediction a week ago in this thread. I've heard Klay is expected to be out for at least the first half of this season. Coming off of knee and Achilles injuries, who knows what he'll be like if/when he returns but it's likely he won't be the 34 MPG robot he was prior. They are expected to lose Oubre in Free Agency. Steph & Draymond showed they're still elite players last season but the clock is ticking on their respective careers. They need another wing obviously and Duarte is thought to have a 1st round promise (skipped Predraft stuff). He's arguably the best shooter in the draft & UCLA's HC called him the best defensive guard in the country last season. It seems like a hand in glove perfect fit.

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That was my prediction a week ago in this thread. I've heard Klay is expected to be out for at least the first half of this season. Coming off of knee and Achilles injuries, who knows what he'll be like if/when he returns but it's likely he won't be the 36 MPG robot he was prior. They are expected to lose Oubre in Free Agency. Steph & Draymond showed they're still elite players last season but the clock is ticking on their respective careers. They need another wing obviously and Duarte is thought to have a 1st round promise (skipped Predraft stuff). He's arguably the best shooter in the draft & UCLA's HC called him the best defensive guard in the country last season.

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It seems the Ringer agrees with us:
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RIP was the master of the midrange pullup and didn't have CD's range. Along with Reggie & Klay, I've made the Danny Green comparison though.
 
Looks like they've got Duarte going in the lotto and are comparing him to Klay. Who would have ever guessed that 6 months ago when he was projected to go mid 2nd round?[/snark]

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Klay-lite*

Which is a solid comp :bored:
 
It's pretty remarkable how many parallels there are with Duarte and Francisco Garcia.

Both from the Dominican Republic and are going to enter the league at age 24. Nearly identical size and even play a very stylistically similar game. Cisco was a better creator in college, but didn't see that translate to the NBA game. Slightly better stocks guy than Chris as well.

I like Chris, but a shooting guard sized player that doesn't really project to be an on-ball creator or on ball defender versus the best wings makes it hard for me to have them inside the top 20.

Definitely a fairly safe chance to be a rotation player though.
 
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