Draft Workouts

[South East]

Here is the Olshey video

[video]

 

[Blaze01]

Lillard's agent is not allowing Lillard to have contact drills, but can do drills.

Posted on another board, so this means that Lillard won't workout against another player?

 

[THE HCP]

ChrisBHaynes

Jared Sullinger shooting the outside J. Has nice form.

 

[THE HCP]

BlazerFreeman

As expected, #Blazers owner Paul Allen is at the PF today, watching this second predraft workout.

 

[THE HCP]

ChrisBHaynes

#Blazers owner Paul Allen sitting next to GM Neil Olshey watching Perry Jones, John Henson, Jared Sullinger shoot jumpers.

 

[THE HCP]

BlazerFreeman

Most of the #Blazers management team is here, too. However, the only member of former coaching staff is Kaleb Canales.

 

[THE HCP]

ChrisBHaynes

Not only did owner @PaulGAllen watch the 2nd round, @aldridge_12, @NdotSmitty & @Ewill901 were in attendance as well”

 

[THE HCP]

ChrisBHaynes

Neil Olshey says he'll be in Houston Wednesday to see Joel Freeland and hopes to have lunch w/him.

 

[THE HCP]

BlazerFreeman

GM Neil Olshey spoke briefly about the #Blazers interest in adding Joel Freeland and Victor Claver to roster next season.

Olshey was noncommittal in bringing Freeland over next season. Said he'll "know more after I meet with Joel."

Conversely, Olshey said #Blazers had strong interest in adding Claver. "I think he's a good fit," Olshey said.

Olshey cont: "I think the roster's in a position now where (Claver) would be a good addition."

 

[THE HCP]

ChrisBHaynes

Jared Sullinger tired of the height jokes: "When I'm scoring inside the paint they'll see how tall I really am."

 

[THE HCP]

aldridge_12

Watched some good workouts today. Always good to see the players in person. Both workouts had good players.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I smell a draft day trade that sends Freeland out.

 

[THE HCP]

mtokito

Paul Allen reiterated he is not selling #Blazers.

Allen on rumors of sale: "Mysterious figures lurking in the background whispering things – who are they? Only a few people know."

Paul Allen: "You remember playing in the Finals and all the excitement. And that’s what we’d like to work back towards." That's 20 yrs ago.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Here is the Olshey video

[video]

Seriously, what a great fucking interview. Thanks

 

[THE HCP]

Sheridan on the Game right now!

 

[THE HCP]

Chad Ford's Mock Draft V.7.0.......http://insider.espn.go.com/insider/story?id=8045488

Has Drummond going 5th to Sac and us taking Lillard ahead of Barnes.......

Analysis: If Drummond falls here, I think they take him. But if he doesn't, I'm hearing Lillard could be the man. He wowed at the draft combine and measured very similar in size and athletic ability to Derrick Rose. While Lillard isn't nearly the same prospect as Rose, the Blazers need a point guard and Lillard has the potential to be very, very good. Taking him at No. 6 is no longer a reach. Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Lamb would also be in the mix here.

And Lamb at 11 ahead of Leonard, Rivers, Terrance Jones and PJ3!

Analysis: If the Blazers get Lillard at No. 6, they'll be tempted to reach for a big like Leonard. However, this might also be a great opportunity to fill out their backcourt with another guard.

Lamb has great length for his position, is a smooth athlete and, combined with Lillard, would give the Blazers a powerful scoring punch. Don't count out Austin Rivers and Dion Waiters here, either; I hear Portland's new GM, Neil Olshey, is a fan of both.

 

[THE HCP]

^Has Marshall going 17 to the Mavs......

Analysis: With Jason Kidd 39 and a free agent and Rodrigue Beaubois more of a combo guard, Marshall would bring much of what Kidd brings to the table -- incredible court vision and size -- right away. He's not a great athlete or a great shooter, but he could keep Dirk & Co. happy.

and PJ3 going 19 to Orlando.......

Analysis: This is a long way for Jones to slip in the draft. Many believe he's a top-five talent, but no one knows what position he'll play in the pros. His situation reminds me a lot of the one Josh Smith was in a few years ago. Jones may find a home in the lottery, but if he doesn't he could slide this far. Given Jones' raw talent, he's definitely worth the risk at this point.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I smell a draft day trade that sends Freeland out.

He sure didn't light up when talking about Freeland, did he? Claver on the other hand.....

 

[Mediocre Man]

Allen on rumors of sale: "Mysterious figures lurking in the background whispering things – who are they? Only a few people know."


Best quote maybe ever



I also love that LA, EWill and Nolan were there

 

[THE HCP]

My bad FAMS! Meant to put all that mock draft info in the Draft thread! FUCK ALL THESE THREADS ABOUT THE SAME THING!!!!!!!!!

 

[MickZagger]

Sullinger stroking the jumper doesn't surprise me. He was nailing the 3 ball on a regular basis towards the end of the season.

 

[South East]

Sullinger stroking the jumper doesn't surprise me. He was nailing the 3 ball on a regular basis towards the end of the season.

I have some video of them shooting when they let us in. I will post some of it when I can get it edited.

 

[THE HCP]

Sullinger stroking the jumper doesn't surprise me. He was nailing the 3 ball on a regular basis towards the end of the season.

You wouldn't want him with the 11th pick would you?

 

[MickZagger]

You wouldn't want him with the 11th pick would you?

I wouldn't be devastated. A year ago he was possibly a top 3 pick before he decided to stay. His criticisms pre-draft are the same one's that pundits had about Kevin Love.

 

[THE HCP]

Good point. I think I would rather select Terrance Jones at 11 if he were available.

 

[MickZagger]

Good point. I think I would rather select Terrance Jones at 11 if he were available.

I wouldn't have a problem if we selected Jones either, but I don't want it to have anything to do with the hometown angle.

As a guy from Jeff, that was the guy, I'm sure he'd rather play elsewhere.

 

[South East]

Here are some videos of everyone shooting after we were let in.

[video]
[video]

 

[MickZagger]

Henson couldn't hit a jumper in that video to save his life.

 

[THE HCP]

He's gonna' be the Zags of the draft! A lot of hype, but just doesn't bring it when we call on him!^

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Here are some videos of everyone shooting after we were let in.

Thanks!