Notice Official Blazer Press Release - TRAIL BLAZERS ACQUIRE DRAFT RIGHTS TO JAKE LAYMAN

[santeesioux]

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...rail_blazers_acquire_jake_layman_in_2016.html

 

[42N8Bounce]

Just posted this in another thread -

Jake Layman
http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jake-layman-1.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Layman

Age: 22
Yr: Sr
Height: 6'9"
Weight: 205
MPG: 30.9
PPG: 11.6
RPG: 5.3
APG: 1.1
SPG: 1.1
BPG: 1.0
2FG%: 0.610
3FG%: 0.396
FT%: 0.832

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I like his skill set. He will see some time.

 

[illmatic99]

Sounds like the perfect stretch 4.

We're building a trend here with drafting seniors. Did he graduate too? Dame/CJ/Patty, etc all graduated.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Like....willing defender

No like...feet in unnatural position on shot. Will hinder pump fakes and better chance of shot blocked

 

[drexlersdad]

Kid on the left knows what's up

 

[KeepOnRollin]

His post up game for a SF intrigues me. Haven't seen that from a wingman since Wesley.

 

[illmatic99]

Seems pretty mobile and has a good stroke

 

[Wizard Mentor]

when and where do we get to see an Olshey interview?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Gotta toot my own horn. I was just about the only person to mention Layman as a possibility in the "2nd round possibilities" thread.

Looking specifically at seniors, AJ Hammons (who has been mentioned in this thread) definitely intrigues me. Jake Layman seems to be a fascinating combination of jump-shooting, defense, and athleticism. Dorian Finney-Smith may just be a workout wonder, but he's definitely worth a look.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I love Harkless but this draft pick could be a hedge for him possibly leaving in free agency. Hope I am wrong.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I love Harkless but this draft pick could be a hedge for him possibly leaving in free agency. Hope I am wrong.

Dude. 2nd round project

 

[42N8Bounce]

Compared to - Chandler Parsons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Layman

Models his game after - Gordon Hayward
http://maryland.247sports.com/Bolt/Could-Jake-Laymans-NBA-Comparison-Become-a-Real-Thing-45941586


On May 14th, Draft Express had him at #47 going to Orlando. Wow. Nice pick.
http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/maryland-terps/biggest-thing-jake-layman-wanted-show-2016-nba-combine

 

[Bandwagonfansince77]

Anyone have a good link or two to see what he is all about? Found a couple things, but not real in game stuff or not recent.

Thanks in advance

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Dude. 2nd round project

Absolutely. But so was Chandler Parsons when he was drafted in the 2nd. And by hedge I don't mean he takes over Harkless' minutes if he leaves.

 

[HailBlazers]

Gotta toot my own horn. I was just about the only person to mention Layman as a possibility in the "2nd round possibilities" thread.

Nice Work PltdY

 

[riverman]

He has that Kaman spin, scoop shot at the rim and a nice shooting touch from midrange..he's an above avg help defender...fast.

 

[illmatic99]

Compared to - Chandler Parsons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Layman

Models his game after - Gordon Hayward
http://maryland.247sports.com/Bolt/Could-Jake-Laymans-NBA-Comparison-Become-a-Real-Thing-45941586


On May 14th, Draft Express had him at #47 going to Orlando. Wow. Nice pick.
http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/maryland-terps/biggest-thing-jake-layman-wanted-show-2016-nba-combine

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Well, he's white.

Not sure of those comparisons. Both of those guys are decent creators off the bounce--- Hayward especially.

A guy I think he compares favorably to is Victor Claver. Or maybe even a skinnier Sullinger.

 

[MightyMouseOps1]

I love Harkless but this draft pick could be a hedge for him possibly leaving in free agency. Hope I am wrong.

Seems like more of a Meyers replacement to me. I compare him to John Leuer.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Geez...seeing these pictures, he sure seems like a goofy looking MFer.

 

[illmatic99]

this was last month:

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Seems like more of a Meyers replacement to me. I compare him to John Leuer.

I don't think he compares to Meyers in position and role personally but I would be very happy that if we have to lose a player that it is Meyers instead of Harkless so I am on board with you in that sense!

 

[Pinwheel1]

If he was from Europe he might have been a 1st round pick. Most of these 60 guys are projects, even the #1 over all pick has a major flaw in his game. Layman will never be a starter, but I will say he does has an effortless stroke from 3 pt range, and he is athletic. So I think he has a shot at sticking.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

any of you tweeters see anything tweeted by current players about Layman?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

this was last month:

OH MY GOD WE JUST GOT AMERICAN DIRK

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Not.

Swayed.

He'll be out of the league within three years.

I'm putting this here so if I'm wrong all you divas can bump it and tell me I was wrong.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Not.

Swayed.

He'll be out of the league within three years.

I'm putting this here so if I'm wrong all you divas can bump it and tell me I was wrong.

Yeah that's what was said about Luke Babbitt and he is still pulling down an NBA paycheck.

 

[TBpup]

He might be out of ther league in 3 years but that beats Diez who still won't be in the league by then.

 

[drexlersdad]

summer league mvp

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I think the most important thing we can know about Layman right now is based on the fact that we didn't have a pick in this draft. That means that Neil didn't settle for Layman; he targeted him. This wasn't a "highest-rated player left" situation. Neil made a point to get him. Gave up an asset and cash to acquire him. Paul Allen isn't going to toss 1.2 million dollars out to get a player they don't expect anything out of.