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ESPN - Trail Blazers: Gonzaga PF Domantas Sabonis goes No. 26 to Portland in Chad Ford's latest Mock Draft

Is the kid any good?
 
Well I pulled his ESPN player card... This is what they have to say

Domantas Sabonis: 6'10", 230 lbs. Age: 18

Hollinger PER: 25.95

Positives: Strong, Physical Player - Very High Bball IQ - Excellent Passer - Clever at attacking - Plays with a Great Motor

Negatives: Needs to improve his perimeter game - Lacks Athletic Ability

Analysis:
Nov 18 Update: A number of scouts are intrigued by Gonzaga freshman Domantas Sabonis. He's the son of the legendary Arvydas Sabonis and got off to a great start on Friday, scoring 14 points and grabbing eight rebounds in just 20 minutes off the bench. He followed it up with 13 points and nine rebounds versus SMU on Monday.

Sept 6 Update: The son of Blazer legend Arvydas Sabonis. Sabonis had a big tournament for Lithuania in the European Under-18s. He averaged 15.9 ppg and 12 rpg and 3.8 apg. He uses his strength and toughness combined with an elite basketball IQ to do his damage right now. He needs to continue to improve his jump shot to become a dangerous NBA prospect. A year at Gonzaga should be good for him. He has a chance to be one of the best freshmen in the country.
 
Has he said anything about leaving gonzafa early? I would think he would stay at least another year.
 
He is not leaving this year. He will stay at least one more year. But to answer your question, IF he did come out he would be drafted MUCH higher than 26th.
 
If we're drafting Sabas I'm not including the draft pick in ANY trade! ;)
 
Named WCC Player of the Week (January 26-February 2, 2015)
 
magnifier661 said:
ESPN - Trail Blazers: Gonzaga PF Domantas Sabonis goes No. 26 to Portland in Chad Ford's latest Mock Draft

Is the kid any good?
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The best part of what you just posted is that ESPN is predicting we make it to the Western Conference Finals!
 
Guessing how we draft next season is crazy at this point with the uncertainty of resigning players.
 
i watched him play a few games, really good footwork and you can tell his bb IQ is superior to most his age. I think kid will be a quicker project than meyers and will be a legit post guy. Would be great to bring him in under lamarcus and have him take over eventually.
 
magnifier661 said:
ESPN - Trail Blazers: Gonzaga PF Domantas Sabonis goes No. 26 to Portland in Chad Ford's latest Mock Draft

Is the kid any good?
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He looks very good to me. He's always the best rebounder on the floor and really has a nose for the ball.
Looks like a very smart player and I'd love to draft him. I don't know if Kingspeed thinks he's hot though.......

 
I'd take him, just for the coolness factor if nothing else.
 
Nice post Homer. The kid comes across as a nice young man. With his dad being as smart of a player as he was, some of that IQ would have to rub off on him. Him thinking he would like to be a PF is laughable considering he is playing against guys now several inches shorter than himself, and not dominating. On the other hand, I can see him being a three stretch four in some situations..dunno..I cant see going after him just because of who his father is..
 
DaLincolnJones said:
Him thinking he would like to be a PF is laughable considering he is playing against guys now several inches shorter than himself, and not dominating.
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He's a growing kid, and he absolutely dominates for being an 18 year old freshman who Few is bringing along slowly. No idea how big he will get, but size will not be an issue for him.
Can't see him leaving this year. He only goes to his left, but he does that very well. Bit of issue with pouting, but he's young.

Definitely not the typical pg/shooter coming out of GU who have failed. He's legit.
 
If he were to declare, and still be available that late in the first round, I absolutely think Paul Allen should draft him just because of his father's legacy -- unless there is a home run can't miss head and shoulders better player available, which would be extremely unlikely. It's a crap shoot anyway at that point.
 
By the time he's developed and ready to contribute, he'll be backing up Meyers. ;)

Good way to keep the assembly line stocked.

Ivory Towers Baby!
 
I'd have to play the "Is he better than Victor Claver" card on any draft prospects. I think Vic would school him personally
 
He'll go lotto when he comes out. I highly double he'll come out this year though.

He's young for his class outting up 10/7 in 22 min. with a crazy 71 TS%.
 
bemac said:
He's a growing kid, and he absolutely dominates for being an 18 year old freshman who Few is bringing along slowly. No idea how big he will get, but size will not be an issue for him.
Can't see him leaving this year. He only goes to his left, but he does that very well. Bit of issue with pouting, but he's young.

Definitely not the typical pg/shooter coming out of GU who have failed. He's legit.
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Pouting?

News to me.
 
He's amazing and I told you guys this a while ago.

But, he's not coming to the league for atleast 2 years.
 
He's amazing and I told you guys this a while ago.

But, he's not coming to the league for atleast 2 years.
 
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