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I wouldn’t be against a point guard at 16, but in reality it probably just depends on how Olshey views Simons. If he views him as more of a two, I could see it.
To me if olshey went that direction and moving Simons to the 2 then olshey must saying Trent at 3 maybe Zach at the 5 and who knows who be at the 4. That group right there can push the ball because Lewis really fast and looks like Morant from the Grizzlies. But we will see but also wouldn't rule out that pick.
 
after watching that; I would take him before Ball.
Yeah Haliburton actually got skills. He got a solid all around game. Ball meanwhile got too many questions, doesn’t really have any skills. About the only thing he can say he does well is passing the ball, but that’s literally it
 
Yeah Haliburton actually got skills. He got a solid all around game. Ball meanwhile got too many questions, doesn’t really have any skills. About the only thing he can say he does well is passing the ball, but that’s literally it

how is that not a skill? And he’s gonna do it better than 99% of the league.
 
Givony was on Lowes podcast and was saying most of the guys that he’s evaluated with similar traits as Edwards usually end up being busts. Also really down on his lack of competitiveness/toughness. Said teams are also having similar concerns with Wiseman, to a lesser degree. He also said teams are unanimous in thinking Ball is THE guy, that it’s him and then everyone else.
 
Givony was on Lowes podcast and was saying most of the guys that he’s evaluated with similar traits as Edwards usually end up being busts. Also really down on his lack of competitiveness/toughness. Said teams are also having similar concerns with Wiseman, to a lesser degree. He also said teams are unanimous in thinking Ball is THE guy, that it’s him and then everyone else.

My prediction is that Edwards, Wiseman, and Ball all turn out to be disapointments - though maybe not to the same degree.
 
There are 2 players that I want to be Trailblazers in this draft...SF Saddiq Bey and PF Prescious Achiuwa!

Bey gives us the 3 and D guy we've all wanted much like Trevor Ariza but only 21! Prescious, his energy is contagious but he's also skilled as well and has a chance to be an ELITE defender!
 


If anyone would do it, it’s olshey. But a trade up in the second seems more...realistic?
 


If anyone would do it, it’s olshey. But a trade up in the second seems more...realistic?

I've seen this mentioned in other mock drafts, why does he keep getting compared to Simons? Prep to Pro? He played 2 years at junior college.
 
Ball meanwhile got too many questions, doesn’t really have any skills. About the only thing he can say he does well is passing the ball, but that’s literally it
Somebody described him as a taller Jason Williams, and now I want to watch him play. Just not for the Blazers.
 
I've seen this mentioned in other mock drafts, why does he keep getting compared to Simons? Prep to Pro? He played 2 years at junior college.

yeah I’d guess that junior college and a place like IMG aren’t looked at too differently. Both a steep dip in competition. Another similarity between Scrubb and Simons are the pre draft links to Portland. Multiple interviews/workouts. It’s noteworthy because you almost never hear anything outta Blazers camp about meeting a guy multiple times. In recent memory, Simons is really the only one that comes to my mind.
 
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yeah I’d guess that junior college and a place like IMG aren’t looked at too differently. Both a steep dip in competition. Another similarity between Scrubb and Simons are the pre draft links to Portland. Multiple interviews/workouts. It’s noteworthy because you almost never hear anything outta Blazers camp about meeting a guy multiple times. In recent memory, Simons is really the only one that comes to my mind.
The only real counter to that is this year is unlike any other draft year in terms of the way the prospects can be evaluated. There will probably end up being several prospects that get multiple phone calls and workouts.
 
The only real counter to that is this year is unlike any other draft year in terms of the way the prospects can be evaluated. There will probably end up being several prospects that get multiple phone calls and workouts.

My counter to your counter is that unlike years past, teams aren’t going to meet face to face with a guy unless they’re actually serious, considering all the covid protocols they have to go through just to get there.
 
Fwiw, Hollinger says he’s heard OKC has promised Pokusevski, but that he’s unlikely to be there at 25.

Here’s a thought, what if OKC traded with Portland? We get Miami’s first rounder that OKC owns next year in a stacked class + #25 this year.
 
My counter to your counter is that unlike years past, teams aren’t going to meet face to face with a guy unless they’re actually serious, considering all the covid protocols they have to go through just to get there.
Yeah, that's true too but with zoom meetings players could realistically meet with all 30 teams every day. Neil doesn't seem like the type of guy that would put in effort to meet with someone multiple times unless there is definite interest there so you're probably right.

I just hope IF Scrubb is our guy we trade down if we're going to take him. Something like 16 for Bjelica and 35, then combine 35 and 46 to move into the late 20's. So we'd come out of the draft with Scrubb and Bjelica or something like that. If we just stay at 16 and draft Scrubb I think it's a huge mistake.
 
Fwiw, Hollinger says he’s heard OKC has promised Pokusevski, but that he’s unlikely to be there at 25.

Here’s a thought, what if OKC traded with Portland? We get Miami’s first rounder that OKC owns next year in a stacked class + #25 this year.
This would make more sense if Scrubb is our target than just staying at 16. The problem is who knows if Poku is still available at 16 either.

I would love to pick up a future 1st. It would help with trades moving forward.
 
This would make more sense if Scrubb is our target than just staying at 16. The problem is who knows if Poku is still available at 16 either.

I would love to pick up a future 1st. It would help with trades moving forward.

Boston scares me re: Pokusevski. They could easily take a flier on him with minimal downside. He also fits the physical profile that Orlando’s front office likes.
 
I've seen this mentioned in other mock drafts, why does he keep getting compared to Simons? Prep to Pro? He played 2 years at junior college.

Same story as Shawn Kemp, and that tripped up journalists his entire career.
 
Hollingers mock for Portland:

RJ Hampton
I’ve heard some wild stuff here — I mean like, wild stuff — but I’m not sure how much of it to believe. So I’ll go with the known on Neil Olshey’s track record: if he’s not getting a high-skill guy in the lottery, he prefers to work with raw clay. Toolsy, teenage, high-school All-Americans, preferably, with shooting optional. Nassir Little a year ago, Anfernee Simons before that, Eric Bledsoe with the Clippers … he has a type.

Of the available players, I would say Hampton is the one who best fits the mold. Hampton isn’t ready, but the Blazers believe strongly in their player development program and don’t mind waiting on results. Of the players remaining on the board, he arguably has the greatest upside.
 
yeah I’d guess that junior college and a place like IMG aren’t looked at too differently. Both a steep dip in competition. Another similarity between Scrubb and Simons are the pre draft links to Portland. Multiple interviews/workouts. It’s noteworthy because you almost never hear anything outta Blazers camp about meeting a guy multiple times. In recent memory, Simons is really the only one that comes to my mind.
I wouldn't put pass olshey select him at 16. Especially if someone else on his board is already gone. Remember who ever we select at 16 will not be in the rotation if we are healthy. This pick will be for the future.
 
Hollingers mock for Portland:

RJ Hampton
I’ve heard some wild stuff here — I mean like, wild stuff — but I’m not sure how much of it to believe. So I’ll go with the known on Neil Olshey’s track record: if he’s not getting a high-skill guy in the lottery, he prefers to work with raw clay. Toolsy, teenage, high-school All-Americans, preferably, with shooting optional. Nassir Little a year ago, Anfernee Simons before that, Eric Bledsoe with the Clippers … he has a type.

Of the available players, I would say Hampton is the one who best fits the mold. Hampton isn’t ready, but the Blazers believe strongly in their player development program and don’t mind waiting on results. Of the players remaining on the board, he arguably has the greatest upside.
I'd really like to know what "wild stuff" he is hearing. Who they might pick? Or what they might do with the pick in a trade?
 
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