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

[SlyPokerDog]

If he really wants a career in Portland he's going to have to change his name to Layperson.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I took a quick look at the draft classes for the last 10 years... There are always 3-5 guys who made an impact from the second round, and often one or two starters (Milsap, Marc Gasol, Lance Stehpenson, etc) a year. I think we got a guy who can fit in a rotation, possibly replacing Crabbe if he gets a toxic offer.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

If he really wants a career in Portland he's going to have to change his name to Layperson.

He could always go with "LayMen". #pride

 

[BlazerCaravan]

He could always go with "LayMen". #pride

You nailed the joke harder and faster than I could. Good work.

 

[illmatic99]

I took a quick look at the draft classes for the last 10 years... There are always 3-5 guys who made an impact from the second round, and often one or two starters (Milsap, Marc Gasol, Lance Stehpenson, etc) a year. I think we got a guy who can fit in a rotation, possibly replacing Crabbe if he gets a toxic offer.

That's Patty C.

 

[MightyMouseOps1]

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!

He is a stretch 4. Meyers played a stretch 4/5 last year. He is a great match with a Whiteside or Dwight. His ball handling that we see in these videos was almost nonexistent at Maryland so I do not put much stock in that.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I took a quick look at the draft classes for the last 10 years... There are always 3-5 guys who made an impact from the second round, and often one or two starters (Milsap, Marc Gasol, Lance Stehpenson, etc) a year. I think we got a guy who can fit in a rotation, possibly replacing Crabbe if he gets a toxic offer.

We have a recent history of toxic Crabbe.

http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/01/oregon_dungeness_crab_season_2.html

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

He ought to have the McMillan/Batum role -- park in the corner and don't you dare move.

He's a good shooter.

 

[PCmor7]

this was last month:

I don't know about the questions about his handle. He made those cones and chairs look like they were standing still ....

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Official Blazer Press Release


Portland sends future second round pick and cash considerations to Orlando


PORTLAND, Ore. (June 23, 2016) – The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired the draft rights to forward Jake Layman from the Orlando Magic in exchange for a future second round pick and cash considerations, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey.


“Jake is a high character young man with a skill set we value on both ends of the floor,” said Olshey. “His ability to defend multiple positions and shoot the ball from range will be positive additions to our roster.”


Orlando selected Layman with the 47th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. A four-year player out of the University of Maryland, Layman (6-9, 220) posted career averages of 10.2 points (44.5% FG, 36.2% 3PT, 75.9% FT), 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists for the Terrapins.


An Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection his senior year, Layman led Maryland to 114 wins over his four seasons and is one of just 12 players in school history to record 1,400 points (1,436) and 600 rebounds (674). Layman, 22, guided Maryland to its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 2003 last season, and ranks 18th in school history in points (1,436) and 18th in rebounds (674).

 

[BlazerCaravan]

He ought to have the McMillan/Batum role -- park in the corner and don't you dare move.

He's a good shooter.

He reminds me a bit of young Batum, but with a post game Nic never had.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

If he really wants a career in Portland he's going to have to change his name to Layperson.

or just go by "Jake the Snake"
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[PtldPlatypus]

That's Patty C.

Need to see Patty, Jake, and MyLe on the floor together. Maybe with Chandler Parsons too. Blazer faithful would love that group.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

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

Luke Babbitt was a lottery pick and I don't think Layman will ever be as good as Babbitt. I'm fully alright with being wrong though, in fact, I would think it was awesome if I end up being wrong.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

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

Some time where?

 

[illmatic99]

I'm telling you guys, watching more of these vids of him on youtube, I keep coming back to Claver.

hmm. prolly not the best thing in the world

 

[42N8Bounce]

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.

Here are some guys drafted at #47 the past few years:
- 2015: Arturas Gudaitis (0 NBA games played)
- 2014: Russ Smith (27 NBA games played)
- 2013: Raul Neto (81 NBA games played)
- 2012: Kevin Murphy (17 NBA games played)
- 2011: Travis Leslie (10 NBA games played)
- 2010: Tiny Gallon (0 NBA games played)
- 2009: Henk Norel (0 NBA games played)
- 2008: Henry Walker (181 NBA games played)
- 2007: Dominic McGuire (342 NBA games played)
- 2006: Paul Millsap (768 NBA games played, NBA All-Star)
- 2005: Bracey Wright (26 NBA games played)
- 2004: Pape Sow (76 NBA games played)
- 2003: Mo Williams (818 NBA games played, NBA All-Star)
- 2002: Jamal Sampson (72 NBA games played)
- 2001: Ousmane Cisse (0 NBA games played)

2 All-stars selected at #47 in the past 15 years. 13.3%. Not bad.

Overall, on average the #47 draft choice plays 161 games (2 nba seasons).

 

[Denny Crane]

D'oh?

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/blazers-acquire-jake-layman.301913/

 

[Sinobas]

Jack can read, see him read, read well Jack.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I'm telling you guys, watching more of these vids of him on youtube, I keep coming back to Claver.

hmm. prolly not the best thing in the world

Claver did everything well except shoot. Per VG, Layman does nothing well except shoot. His videos show a very smooth stroke.

I guess I just don't see the comparison.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

D'oh?

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/blazers-acquire-jake-layman.301913/

BFW asked if I was posting the Blazer Press Releases. I'll merge it tomorrow.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Here's some guys drafted at #47 the past few years:
- 2015: Arturas Gudaitis (0 NBA games played)
- 2014: Russ Smith (27 NBA games played)
- 2013: Raul Neto (81 NBA games played)
- 2012: Kevin Murphy (17 NBA games played)
- 2011: Travis Leslie (10 NBA games played)
- 2010: Tiny Gallon (0 NBA games played)
- 2009: Henk Norel (0 NBA games played)
- 2008: Henry Walker (181 NBA games played)
- 2007: Dominic McGuire (342 NBA games played)
- 2006: Paul Millsap (768 NBA games played, NBA All-Star)
- 2005: Bracey Wright (26 NBA games played)
- 2004: Pape Sow (76 NBA games played)
- 2003: Mo Williams (818 NBA games played, NBA All-Star)
- 2002: Jamal Sampson (72 NBA games played)
- 2001: Ousmane Cisse (0 NBA games played)

2 All-stars selected at #47 in the past 15 years. 13.3%. Not bad.

Overall, on average the #47 draft choice plays 161 games (2 nba seasons).

View attachment 9379

I like my odds.

 

[Denny Crane]

You should put "official press release" in the title.

 

[PDXFonz]

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

 

[PtldPlatypus]

What do you think he was "wow"ing at 5:52 pm? Maker being drafted at 10?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

That was a response to the ibaka trade

 

[BigGameDamian]

Is he untouchable yet?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Press Release:
http://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-acquire-draft-rights-jake-layman

 

[Pinwheel1]

Luke Babbitt was a lottery pick and I don't think Layman will ever be as good as Babbitt. I'm fully alright with being wrong though, in fact, I would think it was awesome if I end up being wrong.

I like my odds.

You could very well be right, but are you sure you are not basing it on where he was drafted and not his actual ability? He seems to move better than Babbitt.