All In For Ben Simmons

[dviss1]

OK... So I've finally done some actual research on this kid and I have to say I'm really impressed. IMO He's like Batum on Steroids or a less athletic Lebron. Sorry for those of you who don't believe in tanking but I think we need to do everything we can to get this kid save trading Dame.

 

[HailBlazers]

So you agree with the "worst team in the league" label?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Honk Once for Simmons
Honk Twice for LaBissere

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I don't know if I can handle another 1st pick in the draft drama.

 

[dviss1]

I don't know if I can handle another 1st pick in the draft drama.

Meh... Yes you can!

 

[BigGameDamian]

I mentioned this kid last month. This is the reason why I wouldn't mind it if the Blazers had one shitty season. Of course nothing is a guaranteed and we all know the Blazers and #1 picks haven't turned out very well in the past.

 

[dviss1]

So you agree with the "worst team in the league" label?

What part of my post says this?

 

[HailBlazers]

What part of my post says this?

Semi-implied. Guess I should of added, "do" you.

 

[PDXFonz]

This kid would stay another year in college if it meant being first picked by Portland.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Yes yes yes a million times yes. I'm all for us getting Simmons. I'd love to see him added to dame, Cj, and Leonard as a core going forward

 

[ripcityboy]

Yeah the tank is on. Olshey has to keep the company line that our goal is the playoffs. And then Allen talks about the "reboot" while the team schedules as any back to backs ad they can. Putin would commend the Blazers on their policy of disinformation.

 

[riverman]

OK... So I've finally done some actual research on this kid and I have to say I'm really impressed. IMO He's like Batum on Steroids or a less athletic Lebron. Sorry for those of you who don't believe in tanking but I think we need to do everything we can to get this kid save trading Dame.

The next Anthony Bennett?...Tanking is for losers!

 

[BigGameDamian]

Jamal Murray is another player to keep an eye on. That is is CJ doesn't pan out.

 

[dviss1]

Semi-implied. Guess I should of added, "do" you.

No I don't. However, if we adhere to our youth movement in the WC who knows how bad we'll be. On paper we don't look "playoff good" so I think we should be trying to get the best pick available.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Honk thrice for a low lottery pick because we won a couple of useless game in December

 

[Mediocre Man]

The next Anthony Bennett?...Tanking is for losers![/QUOTE
Spurs, Heat...losers

 

[Natebishop3]

I think the best case scenario is to draft this kid and then use our cap space to sign a second star.

 

[dviss1]

The next Anthony Bennett?...Tanking is for losers!

That's just silly.. Bennett was NEVER considered a #1. He has no handles to speak of and isn't NEARLY the elite passer and Defender that Simmons is.

 

[e_blazer]

I refuse to state an opinion on Simmons one way or the other on the grounds that I'll inevitably look stupid when this thread is bumped by some sadistic SOB three years down the road.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

You're right. The Simmons hype is much more in line with Harrison Barnes before his freshman year.

 

[riverman]

Follow the Olshey plan..pick him up in a couple of years

That's just silly.. Bennett was NEVER considered a #1. He has no handles to speak of and isn't NEARLY the elite passer and Defender that Simmons is.

I'm just pullin' your chain....I just fall into the group that hates tanking in sports

 

[illmatic99]

Reminds me of Paul George/TMac

Yes please.

 

[Reep]

I would rather draft him and trade him for Jimmy Butler when the Bulls are rebuilding.

 

[TBpup]

"Win 10 for Ben"

Actually, Portland won't need to tank to get a high lottery pick. They are likely just going to be too young to finish close games and don't have enough outside shooting to stay in games throughout an 82 game schedule. If they can pressure, get in the open court and force turnovers, they could be 'pesky' but those are not the trademarks of Stott's let teams.

 

[santeesioux]

All we have to do is have one of the four worst records and the NBA will probably reward us like they did Cleveland when Lebron left.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I'm just not so sure about him yet, need to see him against elite schools like Florida and Kentucky (which will happen multiple times thankfully).

Right now, I think he is more Rashard Lewis than T-Mac.

 

[Natebishop3]

We don't need to tank because playing/developing our young guys will naturally put us in a position to get the #1 pick.

 

[Duvalier]

Jamal Murray is another player to keep an eye on. That is is CJ doesn't pan out.

CJ will pan out.

 

[dviss1]

I'm just not so sure about him yet, need to see him against elite schools like Florida and Kentucky (which will happen multiple times thankfully).

Right now, I think he is more Rashard Lewis than T-Mac.

Rashard Lewis never had handles like that. Nor could he pass nearly as well or lead the fast break. He's also a much better defender than Shard. Dimensions are maybe the only thing they have in common.

 

[oldmangrouch]

The next Anthony Bennett?...Tanking is for losers!

So, you don't trust Olshey with a high draft pick - but you trust him to pull a miracle trade or FA signing?

Sorry, but I really find that bass-ackward.