Groupthink 2024 Mock Draft: Pick #7 (PORTLAND!)

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Who should Portland take at #7?

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Who do you think Portland should take, given who went in the first six picks in our mock draft.

Tomorrow morning I'll set up another poll with the results factored in .
  1. Atlanta: Alex Sarr, France
  2. Washington: Zacharie Risacher, France
  3. Houston: Reed Sheppard, Kentucky
  4. San Antonio, Stephon Castle, UConn
  5. Detroit, Matas Buzelis, G-League
  6. Charlotte, Donovan Clingan, UConn
  7. Portland
  8. San Antonio
  9. Memphis
  10. Utah
  11. Chicago
  12. Oklahoma City
  13. Sacramento
  14. Portland
 
I'm so torn. Half the calculus, it seems, is "who that we might want at this pick would be least likely to drop to 14". So probably Salaun. Crazy to think that a month ago that he would have been the most likely of these guys to drop to 14.
 
I voted Salaun, too... it seems so early, but maybe that's just because he was initially thought to be a target at 14. He's got upside, he's got youth, he's got size and length, and he's got skill.

He also seems like a Cronin pick based on him taking Sharpe and Scoot (two young, athletic, skilled players with decent size at their positions).
 
If we are still in the same position (haven't moved up or traded for more picks, or added a young player who changes the makeup of the team) and Salaun is available I think we have to draft him. The dude has the highest upside in the draft... I think he could have bust potential as well but let's swing for the fences.
 
I went with Williams. He has always seemed the most logical pick here. I’m intrigued by his NBA bloodlines. If Portland stays at 7 whomever they take will need a season or three to get there. 14 is a great spot to be to catch a player falling, say Topic or Holland. I do like Ware or Eddy at 14 though.
 
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This team needs to take risks to find a superstar, until they are sure someone on the roster is going to be one. So, whoever that person is the highest upside is (and I have no clue who that player is)
 
andalusian said:
This team needs to take risks to find a superstar, until they are sure someone on the roster is going to be one. So, whoever that person is the highest upside is (and I have no clue who that player is)
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I'm not sure, either, but in terms of upside, I bet Holland is considered to have the top ceiling. He's the same height as Williams and had the best numbers in Ignite history, as I understand it. He was a bad three point shooter and was inefficient, but he's got good size (a couple inches taller than Sharpe, a couple of inches shorter than Salaun) and John Hollinger, at least, had him at #1 overall as of a month ago.

I'd love to get Holland at 14, and if I were just betting on upside at 7, I'd probably go with him.
 
I would rather go for Sarr or Risacher by getting into the top 2 … but that’s likely just hope talking.

Salaun at 7 as he’s shown moments with skills and what he can do with abilities that are scarce. His motor and want to boost him up high enough to take him at 3 if Sarr and Risacher are gone.

Staying at 14 is not a real option IMHO when the move-up cost should be easier in this draft. Get high enough to get a 2nd top 10 pick in Williams.
 
Rob, this team needs a PG better then Jamaree Bouyea (18% FG, 0% 3pt).
 
Zach Edey.

Ironic that many think we shouldn't draft Edey because he can't jump out and guard shooters are happy to draft guards/wings who are not good shooters.
 
Went with Holland......very young, good energy, scrappy defender.
 
So many people here buying into the hope that is Salaun. Do you guys all realize the massive bust potential with the dude?
 
illmatic99 said:
So many people here buying into the hope that is Salaun. Do you guys all realize the massive bust potential with the dude?
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Much rather swing and miss on someone with at least average starter upside.

I hate the idea of settling for a less athletic Pat Connaughton backup with Knecht. I wouldn't like him in the middle of the first round - let alone the middle of the lottery. 2nd round or late first round would be fine.
 
Holland at 7

Trade up from 14 to 11 making some kind of deal with the Bulls to get our pick back, maybe in exchange for us giving them 34 and 40 - draft Edey at 11 unless Salaun has slipped
 
illmatic99 said:
So many people here buying into the hope that is Salaun. Do you guys all realize the massive bust potential with the dude?
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I actually don't think he has high bust potential. His motor is said to be crazy. Will he live up to the pick? No idea, but the size and motor will keep him in the league imo.
 
AmirIcon said:
I actually don't think he has high bust potential. His motor is said to be crazy. Will he live up to the pick? No idea, but the size and motor will keep him in the league imo.
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maybe so. the physical tools are definitely there. but the learning curve will be steeper than i think a lot of people realize.
 
Boomchakalaka2 said:
Holland at 7

Trade up from 14 to 11 making some kind of deal with the Bulls to get our pick back, maybe in exchange for us giving them 34 and 40 - draft Edey at 11 unless Salaun has slipped
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Holland might be there at 14.
 
illmatic99 said:
maybe so. the physical tools are definitely there. but the learning curve will be steeper than i think a lot of people realize.
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- He's 18.
- He contributed mightily in the playoffs of a very competitive league.

I like his chances though it might take some time.
 
Williams got my vote. Salaun and Holand were my other choices but opted with Cody
 
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