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PtldPlatypus said:
IMO, we need shooters at all 5 positions, at the very least in capable backups.
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Disagree. You need multiple shooters/scorers but not all positions... it's fine to have someone playing the dunker position doing putbacks and flushes. For balance it's important to have more then just PG sized guys who can handle and create, and multiple quality wing and frontcourt defenders. Today's game is largely about making and defending the 3 ball.

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STOMP said:
Disagree. You need multiple shooters/scorers but not all positions. It's more important to have more then just PG sized guys who can create and handle, and multiple quality wing and frontcourt defenders. Today's game is largely about making and defending the 3 ball.

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The two are not mutually exclusive. I want shooters with good size/length for their position, most of whom are willing perimeter defenders.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
The two are not mutually exclusive. I want shooters with good size/length for their position, most of whom are willing perimeter defenders.
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I too, want an All-Star team starting and closing for the Blazers.
 
AmirIcon said:
If Luka and Trae can be swapped, these two can too depending on how much Duren impresses.
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I don't see us able to parlay #7 pick in Duren plus Buck's first for Jabari Smith Jr. Sure that sounds amazing but I just don't see it. I think Duren would be a great get. I'd also be fine with Sochan, Mathurin, Keegan Murray or Eason. I don't want to trade our pick unless it's a trade-up, or a trade-down with Charlotte for #13 and #15 I think there is a lot of value at that level. I absolutely will go apeshit if it's traded for Jerami Grant.
 
Could we get a future 1st and another TPE in a S&T for Nurk?
 
Idog1976 said:
I don't see us able to parlay #7 pick in Duren plus Buck's first for Jabari Smith Jr. Sure that sounds amazing but I just don't see it. I think Duren would be a great get. I'd also be fine with Sochan, Mathurin, Keegan Murray or Eason. I don't want to trade our pick unless it's a trade-up, or a trade-down with Charlotte for #13 and #15 I think there is a lot of value at that level. I absolutely will go apeshit if it's traded for Jerami Grant.
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It just depends on how much Duren impresses and if Jabari or Paolo disappoint. Players fall all the time. Also, do those guys fit those teams? I agree on wanting to use the pick. I'm not for drafting Duren. Even if he's a hit, centers take so long to develop. I'd rather use one of our second rounders on a flyer that plays center. It's the least important position.

We need to add skill sets we don't currently have. Sochan might be my favorite. I think there's a chance Keegan Murray falls as well. We need length and defense desperately.
 
Idog1976 said:
I too, want an All-Star team starting and closing for the Blazers.
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Yes, because all-stars are the only players who fit that description, right? Come on, there's no need to be snarky. I don't think that narrow list of criteria is unreasonable as a basis for identifying players to target.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Yes, because all-stars are the only players who fit that description, right? Come on, there's no need to be snarky. I don't think that narrow list of criteria is unreasonable as a basis for identifying players to target.
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You said two-way players who have size, length speed, and can hit a 3? I think that's the very definition of a wing all-star? Getting one would be amazing, getting two added to our current core while keeping Dame and Ant would vault us into contention IMO.
 
Idog1976 said:
You said two-way players who have size, length speed, and can hit a 3? I think that's the very definition of a wing all-star? Getting one would be amazing, getting two added to our current core while keeping Dame and Ant would vault us into contention IMO.
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There are plenty of 3D wings around the league that aren't all stars, but are excellent role players. The Herb Joneses and Cam Johnsons and Saddiq Beys that our prior GM simply failed to see as worth pursuing. Those are the type of players I'm talking about.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
There are plenty of 3D wings around the league that aren't all stars, but are excellent role players. The Herb Joneses and Cam Johnsons and Saddiq Beys that our prior GM simply failed to see as worth pursuing. Those are the type of players I'm talking about.
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That's fair and yes Olshey is pretty roundly criticized and with good reason.
 
craigehlo said:
Hoops Intellect: Keegan Murray

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I really like Murray but if that's all we do in this off season I think it will only take a four game losing streak for us to lose Dame, which for some wouldn't be a bad thing but without another substantial move that would likely mean us guaranteeing Chicago our 2023 first in order to trade some other future firsts, I don't think we'll be showing the urgency that Dame needs to see. I also think Murray is just out of reach and will likely go sixth.
 
Some noise on twitter that SAC might leap for Sharpe at 4. Ivey dropping to 5 or lower is wild to me. I think hes a tier 1 prospect in this draft
 
illmatic99 said:
Some noise on twitter that SAC might leap for Sharpe at 4. Ivey dropping to 5 or lower is wild to me. I think hes a tier 1 prospect in this draft
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I’m out on Ivey, I don’t think he will be a piece on a winning team. Would need to get a tall PG like Giddy to make it work. The team would have to be built around him specifically. He can’t just fit in. Not that he has no value and is not good, I just don’t think his skills work with without specific parameters.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
There are plenty of 3D wings around the league that aren't all stars, but are excellent role players. The Herb Joneses and Cam Johnsons and Saddiq Beys that our prior GM simply failed to see as worth pursuing. Those are the type of players I'm talking about.
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Bey will become an All Star in next couple years.
 
South East said:
I’m out on Ivey, I don’t think he will be a piece on a winning team. Would need to get a tall PG like Giddy to make it work. The team would have to be built around him specifically. He can’t just fit in. Not that he has no value and is not good, I just don’t think his skills work with without specific parameters.
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what i like most about him is his burst/acceleration. with the increased spacing in the NBA, I think he's gonna get to whatever spot he wants to on the floor.

he already lives at the FT line in college, I can just imagine how easily he's going to score in the league, especially with his jumpshot. I think he's gonna be the favorite for ROY depending on where he ends up.

sure, he needs the ball in his hands, but that should be expected as a top 5 pick.
 
South East said:
I’m out on Ivey, I don’t think he will be a piece on a winning team. Would need to get a tall PG like Giddy to make it work. The team would have to be built around him specifically. He can’t just fit in. Not that he has no value and is not good, I just don’t think his skills work with without specific parameters.
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Would it be fair to say that he is to Ja Morant as John Wall was to Derek Rose?
And while we all love Ja, the awkward fact remains that his team plays better without him.
 
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