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Don't really trust Beys shot at all, got some lonzo vibes on that release. Footwork lacks that speed we are going to be desperate for on the wings. Team Josh Green for me - defense is such a premium at the 3 spot, finding a scoring 3 is a lot easier.

But I would be okay with Nesmith or Bey because Trent was not projected to be a good defender out of Duke at all so there's still hope.
 
O’Connor’s latest mock has Poku in the lottery. He has Kira going to Portland. I would rather just take McDaniels tbh.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
So you will be pissed if they take Scrubbs at 16 but ok if we take him at 26?
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I'm not convinced he's going to be an NBA player (but then, what do I know) but if someone in our Front Office has fallen in love with him, at least can we get a player I have hopes about?

Pinwheel1 said:
The difference is that we also are able to get a borderline player who we could probably get anyways in free agency? (an equivalent talent)
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1. It's better to get a player in the draft than free agency - they're cheaper, and more likely to be good.
2. Your definition will fit most players in the draft. You think it applies to Tillman, so I think it applies to some guy you think is good.
 
Assuming Portland doesn’t draft someone they haven’t worked out (not sure it’s a deal killer as Nas didn’t work out for them either)

Worked out/interviewed
Scrubb
Nesmith

Not eliminated
McDaniels
Pokusevski
Bey
J. Smith
Green

Of these 7, I don’t think I’d be bummed out no matter who they picked, even Scrubb. But my preference would still be Poku, Bey, or Green..in that order. McDaniels is also rising faaast in my mind tho, just cuz of his upside.
 
Rastapopoulos said:
I'm not convinced he's going to be an NBA player (but then, what do I know) but if someone in our Front Office has fallen in love with him, at least can we get a player I have hopes about?

1. It's better to get a player in the draft than free agency - they're cheaper, and more likely to be good.
2. Your definition will fit most players in the draft. You think it applies to Tillman, so I think it applies to some guy you think is good.
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Very true, you don't know, I don't know, and quite frankly neither do most front-office personnel. (based on results from years past)

On one hand, I agree..... draft as many players as possible and hope one is a surprise. (i.e Trent vs ANT)

But on the other hand, if they really love a guy, don't get too cute. Just take him if you like him more than anyone else that is left on the board. There are always undrafted rookies that come cheap who are basically as talented as the players that go at the end of the first round. (and 2nd round) You can always find young players to develop.
 
Know what’s funny about Scrubb? If he was a foreigner no one would care about his level of competition, and would evaluate him the way prospects are supposed to; projection.
 
Scalma said:
Know what’s funny about Scrubb? If he was a foreigner no one would care about his level of competition, and would evaluate him the way prospects are supposed to; projection.
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Is Scrubb a copy of Hood?
 
craigehlo said:
Closer to a copy of Will Barton if you want a comparison. Same height, good first step and shoots lot of floaters and layups. Not noted for defense like Barton as well.
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Scrubb has an inch and a half of reach on Barton and outweighs him by over 10 pounds. He’s also a year younger than Barton was when he measured. And unlike Barton he has a frame that suggests he can add more weight. Their games I guess are comparable, but Scrubb has legit SF size.
 
Olshey be drafting for next year not for this year. Ariza Hood Trent Mario there in last year of there contract. That's fits Schaub position. But I thinking olshey is targeting Schaub for the 46th.
 
Scalma said:
O’Connor’s latest mock has Poku in the lottery. He has Kira going to Portland. I would rather just take McDaniels tbh.
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I hope we draft Bey, but I'd still be thrilled with a PG. Playing Ant at PG is the best way to destroy his career.
 
James lamphear said:
Olshey be drafting for next year not for this year. Ariza Hood Trent Mario there in last year of there contract. That's fits Schaub position. But I thinking olshey is targeting Schaub for the 46th.
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That would be a great pick at #46...but don't think he lasts that long.
 
Im thinking we trade up with SA for 11.
Neil did it to select Zman Im thinking he will trade up again to get a player he can plug in off the bench right away.
 
Hoopguru said:
Im thinking we trade up with SA for 11.
Neil did it to select Zman Im thinking he will trade up again to get a player he can plug in off the bench right away.
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You got someone specific in mind that seems like a can’t-miss Olshey guy that we’d have to trade up for? The difference between then and now is that we had three 1st rounders and could afford to do that. Trading picks with SA this year would mean potentially giving up a pick in a loaded draft class next year or other pieces, only to trade up four spots.
 
pougie said:
You got someone specific in mind that seems like a can’t-miss Olshey guy that we’d have to trade up for? The difference between then and now is that we had three 1st rounders and could afford to do that. Trading picks with SA this year would mean potentially giving up a pick in a loaded draft class next year or other pieces, only to trade up four spots.
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No point really. Terry about to put em in the doghouse. You have to wait your turn young rook.
 
Hoopguru said:
Im thinking we trade up with SA for 11.
Neil did it to select Zman Im thinking he will trade up again to get a player he can plug in off the bench right away.
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that would be the first time Olshey brought in a rookie with the intention of immediately playing him since...idk...Dame? And we weren’t a playoff team back then.
 
TBpup said:
In the 2nd round, (if Robert Woodard doesn't fall that far) give me Paul Eboua, a 6'8" SF/PF who could create havoc on the defensive end. 7'3" wingspan.
https://www.nba.com/draft/2020/prospects/paul-eboua#/
https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2020...boua-nba-draft-scouting-report-video-analysis
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I checked out this video of him and was not impressed. I admit I only watched three minutes in but they showed mostly him making dunks when his teammates found him wide open. He seemed to struggle with makes under the basket with any pressure and he just looked a little slow to me.
 
Scalma said:
that would be the first time Olshey brought in a rookie with the intention of immediately playing him since...idk...Dame? And we weren’t a playoff team back then.
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Different era, look at the Rooks that get playing time off the bench now.

to get up to 11 you could possibly have a shot at P Williams, Okoro, Newsmith, S. Bey or Precious. One or more could drop, but no guarantee to 16.
Just a hunch, who knows whats going to happen?
 
Hoopguru said:
Different era, look at the Rooks that get playing time off the bench now.

to get up to 11 you could possibly have a shot at P Williams, Okoro, Newsmith, S. Bey or Precious. One or more could drop, but no guarantee to 16.
Just a hunch, who knows whats going to happen?
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I don’t see much separation between those guys and some of the others that should be there at 16. Those guys you listed all project to be role players, complimentary pieces. And I don’t see what Portland has to offer to move up into the lottery anyway.
 
Hoopguru said:
Different era, look at the Rooks that get playing time off the bench now.

to get up to 11 you could possibly have a shot at P Williams, Okoro, Newsmith, S. Bey or Precious. One or more could drop, but no guarantee to 16.
Just a hunch, who knows whats going to happen?
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Last time I checked it was still the Olshey/Stotts era around here and in that era unless the team is decimated by injuries rookies are lucky to get spot minutes. Don't get me wrong Stotts lets second year players compete for PT but it doesn't seem that's his philosophy with rookies.
 
Scalma said:
I don’t see much separation between those guys and some of the others that should be there at 16. Those guys you listed all project to be role players, complimentary pieces. And I don’t see what Portland has to offer to move up into the lottery anyway.
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Best shooters in the draft, are in the group. Look at what Miami did this year and last with rookie shooters. Nesmith and Bey can flat out shoot the ball.
 
FWIW, CBS Sports is projecting that we take Hampton and Nwora. I don't hate the Nwora idea. Sounds kind of 1 dimensional, but he has decent size and can shoot with range.
 
Hoopguru said:
Best shooters in the draft, are in the group. Look at what Miami did this year and last with rookie shooters. Nesmith and Bey can flat out shoot the ball.
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didnt help Trent get on the court as a rookie.
 
Scalma said:
didnt help Trent get on the court as a rookie.
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Trent was taken second round and ASimons first.
If we were to get Nesmith or Bey, they would get a chance backing up the three. Both solid defenders too.
 
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