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NBA Guru ‏@NBAGuru 1m
Ricky Ledo may have just had the Eye-Opening Move of the Day: a filthy Jamal Crawford-esque crossover into a thunderous two-handed slam.

I keep seeing this name in tweets today.
 
Probasketballdraft ‏@Probballdraft 2m
Reggie Bullock looking quite impressive.
 
NBA Guru ‏@NBAGuru 1m
Oladipo a media fave already. Drawing biggest crowd among SGs at media avail. #NBACombine
 
Probasketballdraft ‏@Probballdraft 1m
Early indication in Chicago is that Cleveland really likes Nerlens Noel and Otto Porter with their top pick.
 
Chad Ford ‏@chadfordinsider 1m
First day of NBA Combine in the books. Steven Adams & Rudy Gobert garnered most buzz. Reggie Bullock & Allen Crabbe really shot it well
 
Probasketballdraft ‏@Probballdraft 1m
The Trail Blazers are actively looking for help at center and appear willing to trade their lottery pick for immediate help and depth.
 
Jason Quick ‏@jwquick 25s
San Diego St. SG Jamaal Franklin met with the Blazers yesterday, and the whole meeting consisted of a psychological test taken on a computer

Franklin said he thinks Blazers sent psychologist Dana Sinclair because teams question his character. "Because I'm a warrior on the court.''

Franklin said he considers himself one of the best defenders in the draft. He compares his offense to JR Smith and his defense to Tony Allen

Of note on Franklin: His wing span was measured at 6-foot-11 1/4 ... In other words, very impressive
 
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Probasketballdraft ‏@Probballdraft 9m
Steven Adams ascent towards the Lottery has officially begun. Very impressive today was the consensus from teams I spoke to.
 
I think that several players of value will be available at 10. I'm not convinced any of the top three are that much better than those available at 4-10.
Would love to see us get Gobert, but it will take some time for him. Although, if he can just come in and block shots and rebound that would be enough.
 
Gobert @ 7'3" and a near 7'9" wingspan makes him extremely intriguing.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Gobert @ 7'3" and a near 7'9" wingspan makes him extremely intriguing.
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My fear with Gobert is that he is averaging under 5 boards in 21 min/game last year. Not exactly a rebounding monster. It does sound like he alters shots and did get 1.6 blocks in those few minutes. He has to be able to rebound to be really useful for us.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Gobert @ 7'3" and a near 7'9" wingspan makes him extremely intriguing.
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Especially with his mobility. That one video that was posted here a month ago made it look like he can actually move. Which a lot of guys his size lack. Where is that video?

Edit: Never Mind on the video. I found it and although he moves well, I think i am getting his video mixed up with another international player who I saw running the floor.
 
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I kinda like Jamaal Franklin. He's essentially Ruben Patterson. Which I don't think is that bad. If we can consolidate our 2nd rounders for a late 1st we should go after him.
 
Remember the buzz Leonard received last year at the combine? Similar to what Adams is getting now.
 
Boise Blazer said:
Jason Quick ‏@jwquick 25s
San Diego St. SG Jamaal Franklin met with the Blazers yesterday, and the whole meeting consisted of a psychological test taken on a computer
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I like the sound of this guy:

Perhaps what stands out most about Franklin are his incredible rebounding numbers, as he pulled down 11.3 rebounds per-40 as a junior, which was easily the best mark of any shooting guard prospect in our Top-100 rankings. Some of this was out of necessity, as the Aztecs needed his rebounding from the power forward position due to a lack of size in their frontcourt, but his tenacity crashing the boards and pursuing the ball out of his area is very impressive nonetheless for a wing player.

Defensively, Franklin showed great versatility with the ability to cover four positions if necessary, thanks to his tremendous toughness and athleticism. He has great potential on this end of the floor as an NBA player if he really makes a commitment and focuses on every possession. His anticipation skills and quick hands make him a pest in the passing lanes and on the ball, and his motor and physical tools stack up very well at his position.
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Zeller coming in with a 6'11" wingspan?

A huge difference than his reported 6'8" wingspan.

His most important measurement will be his standing reach. He's in trouble if its really 8'9".
 
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