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SharpesTriumph said:
Wow I didn't realize that was his wingspan. Perhaps he is more of a SG than a wing in the NBA?

If the Blazers end up having a backcourt of Dame-Ant-Sharpe-Whitmore that doesn't really solve any minutes/role problems vs drafting Scoot. It still leaves a giant hole at SF and rebounding.
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He reminds me of a slightly taller Dort while weighing in at 235. I think he has the skills and size to be an excellent SF. He would fit better next to Grant than say, Miller. I think his vertical makes up for his average wing span.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
Not to nitpick on Whitmore, because I like him...but he has a slightly shorter wing span than Scoot. But he does have a 40 inch vertical leap.
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where are you finding Scoot's wingspan measurements?
 
Is there a universe where we can simply take Miller at 3, find a trade for another wing/big with Ant + 23, and call it a day?

Let's say someone like KAT is available for Ant/Nurk/23.

Can we feasibly run a lineup of...

Dame
Sharpe
Miller
Grant
KAT

I think Miller is fine. I see him being on first team all rookie and averaging 15+ ppg if given enough shots kinda like Keegan Murray was last year. Not sure of his ceiling, but he would help space the floor and be another scoring threat.

Would that team win enough to:
1. Keep Dame quiet for a few yrs.
2. Have some semblance of a contending team for the future.
 
illmatic99 said:
Is there a universe where we can simply take Miller at 3, find a trade for another wing/big with Ant + 23, and call it a day?

Let's say someone like KAT is available for Ant/Nurk/23.

Can we feasibly run a lineup of...

Dame
Sharpe
Miller
Grant
KAT

I think Miller is fine. I see him being on first team all rookie and averaging 15+ ppg if given enough shots kinda like Keegan Murray was last year. Not sure of his ceiling, but he would help space the floor and be another scoring threat.

Would that team win enough to:
1. Keep Dame quiet for a few yrs.
2. Have some semblance of a contending team for the future.
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I think that team would probably have to score about 130+ to win most nights.
 
illmatic99 said:
Ok. How about just Ant + 23 for OG and run either Miller or Sharpe off the bench?

My point is... Can we just take Miller, make some ancillary moves, and call it good?
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I have no problem with that, personally (though as I've mentioned before, I have serious doubts about Miller's ceiling). I think the impatience by Dame and his supporters to form a contender ASAP is going to lead to a bad move or two, but the slow and steady build is probably the right way to go. If it ends up that we can't reach contender status before Dame drops off, then so be it, but I think we'll regret going for the quick fix.
 
illmatic99 said:
Is there a universe where we can simply take Miller at 3, find a trade for another wing/big with Ant + 23, and call it a day?

Let's say someone like KAT is available for Ant/Nurk/23.

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please, let's not

but to answer your question, Ant + 23 for DDR + all of Portland's picks back
 
wizenheimer said:
Ant + 23 for DDR + all of Portland's picks back
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...could definitely make sense for Chicago if they offload Lavine elsewhere. Would love to get Caruso too, but I know that's unreasonable.
 
wizenheimer said:
please, let's not

but to answer your question, Ant + 23 for DDR + all of Portland's picks back
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I think if we are sold on Miller, I would do that.

Then expect Sharpe/Miller to take the reins in 24 when DeRozan's contract expires. We might only win 42 games and make the play-in but I'm generally OK with the strategy. Key here is if Miller is truly our guy. I have reservations but would trust Schmitz.
 
The Blazers have drafted youngsters for years now. Neil just drafted the wrong ones. That sucks. Sharpe looks promising, and potentially great. But i don't think it's awful to try to add some Veteran proven stars for a change to see what can happen. If it doesn't work , it doesn't. But if you don't give it shot , it's shameful. There will be plenty of time after Dame retires to go after the next flavor of the day. The last time Dame played with a peak All NBA talent was when LaMarcus was here. Melo was already past his prime so he doesn't count. That's pathetic.
 
illmatic99 said:
Ok. How about just Ant + 23 for OG and run either Miller or Sharpe off the bench?

My point is... Can we just take Miller, make some ancillary moves, and call it good?
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I have been considering this as well. It helps us now and in the future. If OG truly is as good of a defender as advertised then it is worth it. Not my first few preferences but certainly a nice fallback plan. We need someone in that 230 lb range
 
illmatic99 said:
Is there a universe where we can simply take Miller at 3, find a trade for another wing/big with Ant + 23, and call it a day?

Let's say someone like KAT is available for Ant/Nurk/23.

Can we feasibly run a lineup of...

Dame
Sharpe
Miller
Grant
KAT

I think Miller is fine. I see him being on first team all rookie and averaging 15+ ppg if given enough shots kinda like Keegan Murray was last year. Not sure of his ceiling, but he would help space the floor and be another scoring threat.

Would that team win enough to:
1. Keep Dame quiet for a few yrs.
2. Have some semblance of a contending team for the future.
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My issue with KAT is that somehow Sharpe and Dame are no longer our worst defensive players in that lineup, which is... probably not good
 
wizenheimer said:
please, let's not

but to answer your question, Ant + 23 for DDR + all of Portland's picks back
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Tough call for me. I think I would rather have the player who is 26 vs the player who is 34 though.
OG is a better defender at the wing and a better 3 pt shooter.
DDR is the better shot creator and ball handler though.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
Tough call for me. I think I would rather have the player who is 26 vs the player who is 34 though.
OG is a better defender at the wing and a better 3 pt shooter.
DDR is the better shot creator and ball handler though.
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We need a point of attack defender in our starting lineup desperately and OG is only 25. I would definitely take him over DDR.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
I have gone back and forth so many times on this....but with all the "smoke" with teams wanting to trade for Scoot, it sure seems like Charlotte will take advantage of it. I am a little disappointed about it but it is time to move on.

Keeping Miller is not ideal for the "now" but it is for the future. I still do not think from a defensive and rebounding standpoint that he and Grant would work as starters, so Miller will have to come off the bench unless we replace Grant with a dynamic defensive/rebounding stud at PF. (Not hopeful about that)

Maybe someone trades for the pick even with Scoot gone, but not sure that the return will be as much.

His visit will be very interesting.
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I admit I don't know a whole lot about him, but whenever you can get a guy who is 6-9 and as complete as he is, that is super attractive. I don't love the fact that he doesn't seem to put much pressure on the defense but perhaps his role at Bama had something to do with it. I agree that we'd need a point of attack defender but perhaps we can address that via FA with Bruce Brown or trading Ant, Nurk + change to get that like OG.

We can have Miller coming off the bench which we need to address anyways. Also, if a deal opens up later in the season Miller would be a very attractive piece.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
Tough call for me. I think I would rather have the player who is 26 vs the player who is 34 though.
OG is a better defender at the wing and a better 3 pt shooter.
DDR is the better shot creator and ball handler though.
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And DDR gets to the line a lot.
 
AmirIcon said:
I admit I don't know a whole lot about him, but whenever you can get a guy who is 6-9 and as complete as he is, that is super attractive. I don't love the fact that he doesn't seem to put much pressure on the defense but perhaps his role at Bama had something to do with it. I agree that we'd need a point of attack defender but perhaps we can address that via FA with Bruce Brown or trading Ant, Nurk + change to get that like OG.

We can have Miller coming off the bench which we need to address anyways. Also, if a deal opens up later in the season Miller would be a very attractive piece.
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I think Brown and Thybulle are essentially the same so I doubt we go in that direction for our FA. Too many other needs
 
Pinwheel1 said:
I think Brown and Thybulle are essentially the same so I doubt we go in that direction for our FA. Too many other needs
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Browns a more skilled offensive talent. But i like Matisse a lot. His 3 pt. shot improved in PDX.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
I think Brown and Thybulle are essentially the same so I doubt we go in that direction for our FA. Too many other needs
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The more defensive players the better. Brown is much better offensively and can play the 2 or 3, start or come off the bench. They should definitely throw everything they can to get him.
 
I said as soon as Portland got the 3rd pick, Miller was who I wanted. First because he is as close to Durant as you can get. The best shooter in the draft is also 6'9. Hell yes. But he will contribute right away, shooters shoot. He fits perfectly with Dame. Now, if Miller is gone at two and Portland is looking at Scoot at three, it might be time to have the conversation. Either are one hell of a consolation prize. But I will take the Unicorn. You then get into the whole Grant at the 4 discussion. If Miller is available at 3 and Portland owns the pick, run to the podium and don't trip.
 
AmirIcon said:
The more defensive players the better. Brown is much better offensively and can play the 2 or 3, start or come off the bench. They should definitely throw everything they can to get him.
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I would not hate having both, but nonetheless, he is 6'4" and we have Thybulle. So before we add him (which is moot because Denver will keep him) we need to find a longer/bigger defender first.
 
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