Exclusive Pair to compare: Jalen Smith v Precious Achiuwa

[PtldPlatypus]

Today's pair to compare is a couple of bigs that may or may not be available at 16. ESPN mocks both in the lottery, whereas The Ringer has them at 17 and 24. Smith seems to be more of an offensive threat, whereas Achiuwa appears to have the advantage in motor and athleticism.

So if you had to choose between the two, which of these pair of bigs would you rather the Blazers draft?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

 

[Scalma]

Jalen is a better fit relative to the current roster but I feel like precious will be the better player if it all clicks for both.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Jalen is a better fit relative to the current roster but I feel like precious will be the better player if it all clicks for both.

Achiuwa's scouting report just screams Montrezl 2.0--I'd love to have that on our bench.

 

[Hoopguru]

Jalen Smith according to some evaluations is a better shooter.

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Barring a drastic change in coaching I can't see Precious fitting in. Conversly, Smith seems made for our team.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Dee-fense. Also: Precious is supposed to have a better motor.