Can somebody explain the "protected pick?"

[blazedanugz]

So the pick we get is protected top 3 pick? Does that mean we only get the pick if it's a top 3? Or we only get it unless its out of the top 3?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

So the pick we get is protected top 3 pick? Does that mean we only get the pick if it's a top 3? Or we only get it unless its out of the top 3?

We get the pick this year if it's 4 or lower. We get the pick next year if it's 3 or higher this year.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

John Canzano ‏ @JohnCanzanoBFT
League executive tells me that he's shocked New Jersey would give so little protection on that first-round pick, if it goes that way.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Which League Executive? Pritchard?

 

[Pinwheel1]

John Canzano ‏ @JohnCanzanoBFT
League executive tells me that he's shocked New Jersey would give so little protection on that first-round pick, if it goes that way.

He has to ask a league executive for that nugget? We are all shocked. And unless it is signed sealed and delivered, I am worried it will fall through.

 

[blazedanugz]

So just to clarify.. If it's not a top 3 pick this year we don't get the pick for this draft?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

So just to clarify.. If it's not a top 3 pick this year we don't get the pick for this draft?

No.

If it's NOT a top 3 pick, we DO get it. If it IS a top 3 pick, we DON'T get it, but instead get their pick next year.

Lay off the weed.

 

[Blaze01]

John Canzano ‏ @JohnCanzanoBFT
League executive tells me that he's shocked New Jersey would give so little protection on that first-round pick, if it goes that way.

The pick is the ONLY thing of value coming back...I don't think that it is out of line....but it is a good deal for POR.....

 

[blazedanugz]

Haha thank you

 

[Luther]

Something for us to root for! Yea!

 

[alex42083]

What were the picks that the Blazers traded in the Wallace deal to Charlotte?

 

[Nikolokolus]

So the pick we get is protected top 3 pick? Does that mean we only get the pick if it's a top 3? Or we only get it unless its out of the top 3?

Just think about it ... why in God's name would a team only give a pick away if it landed in the top 3?