2023 NBA Draft

[Driew]

I see it the other way around. A core of Wemby, Sharpe & Simons would have been a major head start on a full rebuild. Trading Dame to get pieces to complete the makeover would have been smart. Now, I see the #3 pick as a trading chip to be combined with players in pursuit of the contender built around Dame.

Only way we trade the #3 pick is if it's for someone like Giannis. I'm going to so upset if it's traded for a Siakam or OG because neither makes us contenders imo. I'd prefer a rebuild I love watching the young players learn the game.

 

[Five Second Violation]

Ironically we would've been a lot better off drafting #3 in 2007. Maybe coulda won a ring with Horford. So you just never know....

 

[e_blazer]

Only way we trade the #3 pick is if it's for someone like Giannis. I'm going to so upset if it's traded for a Siakam or OG because neither makes us contenders imo. I'd prefer a rebuild I love watching the young players learn the game.

Well, I’m pretty sure the Bucks aren’t going to entertain a trade of a recent MVP for the 3rd pick in the draft. Cronin better have something else up his sleeve to make you happy.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I would take Siakam in a heartbeat based on his skill. His contract worries me though.

 

[B-Roy]

 

[Pinwheel1]

Happy with the 3rd pick. Kind of wish if the Blazers didn’t get the first pick it went to an eastern conference team.

Top 3 was my goal from the start. Yes it hurts getting so close and not getting 1, but it is way better than 4-9

 

[FlashWad]

this stings, damn man

 

[Driew]

I would take Siakam in a heartbeat based on his skill. His contract worries me though.

Does he make us a contender though? I'm not convinced. I just don't want a bandaid when we could have had a star in the 3rd pick for more years. Idk....we're in a weird spot for sure.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Miller Time Questions:
Will Miller be available at 3?
What does Dame think about Miller?
Is Miller worth taking at 3? What's his injury history?

 

[AngryFan]

Does he make us a contender though? I'm not convinced. I just don't want a bandaid when we could have had a star in the 3rd pick for more years. Idk....we're in a weird spot for sure.

The answer is no. No Siakam does not make this team a contender. Not even close.

 

[blazerfan11]

Just give us top 3 please

You asked for it, you got it!

 

[Pinwheel1]

Does he make us a contender though? I'm not convinced. I just don't want a bandaid when we could have had a star in the 3rd pick for more years. Idk....we're in a weird spot for sure.

I think he is as good as we can get. A forward that can create his own shot with a 7'3 wing. He can even play some center.

 

[crandc]

Some #3 picks
MJ
Melo
Dominique Wilkins
Billups
McHale
Pistol Pete
Grant Hill
Reggie Miller
Bob Cousy
Penny Hardaway

I'd be happy with anyone like any of them.

 

[Driew]

I think he is as good as we can get. A forward that can create his own shot with a 7'3 wing. He can even play some center.

Yeah and I don't think you trade the number 3 pick for as good as we can get. If it's not for a bonafide superstar you have to keep that pick imo. But we shall see.

 

[Propagandist]

All this positivity is bullshit

 

[Pinwheel1]

Yeah and I don't think you trade the number 3 pick for as good as we can get. If it's not for a bonafide superstar you have to keep that pick imo. But we shall see.

True we are not getting a superstar, but he is a star. But again his contract worries me just as Brown's does

 

[lamlor]

#3 to me means we trade it for a vet to keep Lillard happy. Any player for the #3 will help, but not make us a top contender. This is unfortunate because the only chance, and a slim one at that, is to keep #3 and add to Sharpe and some other youth currently on the club as bench players and deal Lillard to have a more complete team and run a more motion offense that we desperately need. Losing Lillard drops our star power, but could increase are overall talent. It is a gamble, but the status quo hasn't exactly worked.

 

[Driew]

True we are not getting a superstar, but he is a star. But again his contract worries me just as Brown's does

And we could get just as good of a player on a rookie deal. It's a gamble obviously but we don't exactly have the cap room especially with Jody dodging the tax every season.

 

[Pinwheel1]

And we could get just as good of a player on a rookie deal. It's a gamble obviously but we don't exactly have the cap room especially with Jody dodging the tax every season.

My opinion is you are underestimating Siakam. And your assessment of Jody wanting to dodge the tax every year is ridiculous. But I do agree that we might have a star in 3-4 years if we keep the pick

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Just don’t trade it for 30 year old Siakam

 

[FlashWad]

if we trade our 3rd pick for siakam I will be sick

 

[B-Roy]

NO SIAKAM.

Mikal Bridges at worst.

 

[Mediocre Man]

NO SIAKAM.

Mikal Bridges at worst.

So they can draft a player they HOPE will be as good as Bridges?

 

[Driew]

My opinion is you are underestimating Siakam. And your assessment of Jody wanting to dodge the tax every year is ridiculous. But I do agree that we might have a star in 3-4 years if we keep the pick

Yeah I probably am underestimating him. I'd just hate to trade our #3 pick for a potential one year rental.

 

[DDolla]

If we keep the pick: who do you like? Henderson or Miller?

 

[DDolla]

Some #3 picks
MJ
Melo
Dominique Wilkins
Billups
McHale
Pistol Pete
Grant Hill
Reggie Miller
Bob Cousy
Penny Hardaway

I'd be happy with anyone like any of them.

Al Horford

 

[BankTeller]

I want one of the twins. Amen is better at playmaking, point of attack defense, athleticism, power. Ausar is better at shooting, help side defense, handles, finesse. To me, Amen can be Pippen, Ausar can be Brown. Two possibilities that I’d like to see.

-Trade #3 for #4 and #20, draft Amen at #4.

-Trade #3 for #6 and #11, draft Ausar at #6.

 

[CJ_is_Gone]

NO SIAKAM.

Mikal Bridges at worst.

Siakam is better than Bridges....

 

[Predator]

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/st...ck-draft-projecting-all-58-picks-post-lottery

1) Wemby
2) Miller

3) Scoot

"The Blazers are attempting to thread a tight needle between navigating Damian Lillard's prime and rehauling an increasingly young roster highlighted by the promises flashes displayed by last season's lottery pick, Shaedon Sharpe. Finding the balance between team needs and talent is something the front office will have to consider at this slot, as Portland finds itself at No. 3 -- in what many consider to be a three-player draft -- with a player in Henderson who isn't a natural fit on its roster with franchise stalwart Lillard. Nevertheless, Henderson shows incredible flashes of ability accelerating out of hesitation moves, driving and dishing, and finishing with unique explosiveness and body control, as well as real shot-making prowess, something the team will surely be excited to add."

4) Amen
5) Jarace
6) Ausar
7) Cam
8) Black
9) Dick
10) Hendricks

23. Portland Trail Blazers (via New York)
James Nnaji
Barcelona
C
Age: 18.7

Nnaji's role has fluctuated dramatically for Barcelona this season, keeping his stock in check as scouts have struggled to predict when they can get eyes on him. At 6-11, with a 7-4 wingspan and exceptional mobility and explosiveness, it's hard to find a more gifted prospect in this class from a physical standpoint. Portland could very well be looking to add a young big man to its array of talent to pair with the often-injured Jusuf Nurkic. Nnaji isn't ready to shoulder significant playing time, but the Trail Blazers, who struggled to get stops this season, might be attracted to the defensive upside he brings.

 

[inconceivable]

If we keep the pick: who do you like? Henderson or Miller?

Miller.

If you are small, you have to be really really really good like Lillard Curry Iverson good.

You can't teach height