2023 NBA Draft

[KingSpeed]

Trivia question:
What two ex-Blazers have kids that are in this draft? (Damn I feel old. I watched their dads play.)

Tell me about it. I’m old enough to have watched the fathers of so many current players.

Scottie Pippen
Gary Trent
Larry Nance
Tim Hardaway
Harvey Grant
Samaki Walker
Dell Curry
Kenyon Martin
Gary Payton
Jaren Jackson
Rick Brunson
Greg Anthony
Arvydas Sabonis
Manute Bol
Ron Harper
Doc Rivers

Are there others? I’ve watched since late 80s.

 

[Samuel]

Hmm. I'm doubting your sources.
Jarace Walker's parents are Marcia and Horace Walker. Not ex-Blazers.
Scoot Henderson's parents are Chris and Crystal Henderson. Not ex-Blazers.
...

The two that I know of are:
- Jett Howard is the son of Juan Howard.
- Trayce Jackson-Davis is the son of Dale Davis.

Yeah I made up all of those.

Jett Howard is going to be a good pro even if he slides in the first round. Just needs some extra time in the oven.

 

[Natebishop3]

The two that I know of are:
- Jett Howard is the son of Juan Howard.
- Trayce Jackson-Davis is the son of Dale Davis.

One of my all-time favorite Blazers--Juan Howard

Is Juan Howard the Latin relative of Juwan Howard?

 

[theprunetang]

Is Juan Howard the Latin relative of Juwan Howard?

It's the child that resulted from Juwan Howard's Allstar break and Mrs HCP.

 

[Mediocre Man]

It's the child that resulted from Juwan Howard's Allstar break and Mrs HCP.

Good

 

[GoBlazersGo]

Is Juan Howard the Latin relative of Juwan Howard?

I was wondering if, maybe, he was the cousin of Juwan Dixon… ?

 

[1 Eye Jack]

Just say no to drafting anyone under 6’6, including Scoot.

Not drafting Scoot because of his height would be huge mistake.

 

[blazerkor]

Not drafting Scoot because of his height would be huge mistake.

Unless there is a team that is in need of a lead guard who would give us great value for him.

 

[Predator]

Not drafting Scoot because of his height would be huge mistake.

No it wouldn’t, that’s why it would be a huge mistake

 

[1 Eye Jack]

No it wouldn’t, that’s why it would be a huge mistake

huh, lost me? Lots of players who have had great success as undersized Dame, Curry, Iverson, and so on

 

[blazerkor]

No it wouldn’t, that’s why it would be a huge mistake

This has been such a problem for what 7 seasons now and still some people can't seem to get a grip. If you have Scoot being the next Allen Iverson or Dame Lillard then yeah, you fucking move Dame if no one else has Scoot as being that, you want to move Ant too at that point. If you can find a team that likes him about as much as we do, you just get value for that pick in the form of proven talent.

There just isn't a scenario where Scoot, Dame and Shaedon make sense on a roster together and it gets even worse when you add Ant into the equation. Having players that are the right size and have the right athleticism and complementary skills is still important in this league. The myth of positionless basketball has been so overstated. We have seen first hand that you need balance on your roster and in your starting lineup or your team will be less than the sum of its parts.

 

[Mr. Robot]

whats the lowest pick we can get... well get that one

 

[blazerfan11]

Some measurements from the combine:

 

[Predator]

huh, lost me? Lots of players who have had great success as undersized Dame, Curry, Iverson, and so on

One of those players has a championship and is arguably the greatest shooter of all time.

 

[DDolla]

Just give us top 3 please

 

[rotary111]

Let's do this!

 

[e_blazer]

So, for us cable-cutters, is anything going on?

 

[BBert]

Top 4 baybeeee!

 

[cheesehoff]

So, for us cable-cutters, is anything going on?

We're in the top 4. Gone to commercial.

 

[BBert]

After this commercial message lol

 

[BBert]

I might hyperventilate

 

[crandc]

Bad luck for Pistons.
One way or another Portland will get someone good.

 

[BBert]

Come on! Depeche-toi!

 

[MrDraftGuy]

As far as I can tell, Roy has already delivered.

Having a Top 4 pick in this year's draft is extremely fortunate. Might not get you Lebron but you should end up with "Bosh" or "Wade".

 

[BlazerBeav]

PLEASE

 

[e_blazer]

BRoy to the future.

 

[crandc]

Funny. I felt so tired a bit ago but now am wide awake.

 

[BBert]

Our best odds were top 4

 

[BBert]

Dammit

 

[BBert]

Number 3