Blazers Get The Best Draft Grade From nbadraft.net

[BonesJones]

http://www.nbadraft.net/2018-nba-draft-grades

Portland came away from the draft with a pair of 19 year old guards with some real upside. Anfernee Simons is a long armed combo guard with a good set of skills in place, and Gary Trent Jr., who was acquired from Sacramento in a draft day trade, is a tough as nails sharp shooter who surprised some folks at the combine in terms of showcasing his athletic ability. He'll need to work on passing and defense. Going to a team with a history of developing young guards, these two truly have a good shot at turning into solid players with the tutelage and daily competition of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. Two of our favorite picks in the late first/early second round deserves an A.

 

[THE HCP]

This is no different than the websites that say we had the worst. These types of opinions are all just that. Time will tell on these two. I’m not very excited. Feel like they won’t make any contribution til Dame or CJ are gone.

 

[BonesJones]

This is no different than the websites that say we had the worst. These types of opinions are all just that. Time will tell on these two. I’m not very excited. Feel like they won’t make any contribution til Dame or CJ are gone.

I don't think we need them to. What we need (A veteran, starting caliber forward) is only findable on the FA Market or via trade.

 

[BBert]

This is no different than the websites that say we had the worst. These types of opinions are all just that. Time will tell on these two. I’m not very excited. Feel like they won’t make any contribution til Dame or CJ are gone.

And if that’s true, that doesn’t make them bad picks. Because they were chosen based on the likelihood they will contribute in the future, not necessarily immediately (although that wouldn’t be a bad thing either).

 

[THE HCP]

And if that’s true, that doesn’t make them bad picks. Because they were chosen based on the likelihood they will contribute in the future, not necessarily immediately (although that wouldn’t be a bad thing either).

I don’t consider them bad picks. I don’t think you can have a bad pick outside of the lottery. It’s all a crapshoot and guessing game regardless. I just don’t think they move any type of needle whatsoever.

 

[Orion Bailey]

I don’t consider them bad picks. I don’t think you can have a bad pick outside of the lottery. It’s all a crapshoot and guessing game regardless. I just don’t think they move any type of needle whatsoever.

whT pick at 24 is a needle mover before the player plays? Nobody knew klay or dgreen would be as good as they are when picked.

There Aren’t any needle movers at that point in the draft. Not until after they get a year or two of playing time.

 

[HailBlazers]

This is no different than the websites that say we had the worst. These types of opinions are all just that. Time will tell on these two. I’m not very excited. Feel like they won’t make any contribution til Dame or CJ are gone.

While I hear you, now that Draft Express sold out to ESPN (fuck they ruin everything) nbadraft.net is the best there is IMO (my one stop).

 

[riverman]

This is no different than the websites that say we had the worst. These types of opinions are all just that. Time will tell on these two. I’m not very excited. Feel like they won’t make any contribution til Dame or CJ are gone.

Zach Collins says hello!

 

[HailBlazers]

Zach Collins says hello!

It's funny for how much basketball @HCP watches he doesn't know $hit about the game.

 

[Pinwheel1]

While I hear you, now that Draft Express sold out to ESPN (fuck they ruin everything) nbadraft.net is the best there is IMO (my one stop).

I must admit their last mock the morning before the draft turned out pretty accurate.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

It's funny for how much basketball @HCP watches he doesn't know $hit about the game.

He’s all about Fortnite now!

 

[Wizard Mentor]

This is no different than the websites that say we had the worst. These types of opinions are all just that. Time will tell on these two. I’m not very excited. Feel like they won’t make any contribution til Dame or CJ are gone.

Won't make any contribution for many years? Man, when I read your posts, I know what you mean