Exclusive RipCityTwo 2022 Big Board: Pick #6

[PtldPlatypus]

Well I'll admit, y'all surprised me with the votes on the last pick being as concentrated as they were. But it looks like Sharpe made a late push and stole the vote. So, on to #6.

1: Jabari Smith
2: Paolo Banchero
3: Chet Holmgren
4: Jaden Ivey
5: Shaedon Sharpe
6: ???

And please let me know if there's someone who deserves to be in the poll at this point that I'm unfairly omitting.

 

[blazerkor]

Well after that last one I think that Murray will be the clear choice here but let's see.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Well after that last one I think that Murray will be the clear choice here but let's see.

Yeah, I would agree but I have this nagging feeling that Sochan could turn into another Ron Artest type. (without the mental disease issues)
But then again maybe he never develops a 3 pt shot. So Murray is the safer bet.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Yeah, I would agree but I have this nagging feeling that Sochan could turn into another Ron Artest type. (without the mental disease issues)
But then again maybe he never develops a 3 pt shot. So Murray is the safer bet.

 

[blazerkor]

Yeah, I would agree but I have this nagging feeling that Sochan could turn into another Ron Artest type. (without the mental disease issues)
But then again maybe he never develops a 3 pt shot. So Murray is the safer bet.

I get the Sochan appeal for sure.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I get the Sochan appeal for sure.

Sure... but not at 6. I wouldn't be surprised to see him taken with the Pels pick though.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Hey @BoomChakaLaka-- you voted "other"; who do you think deserves to go #6 that I don't have in my poll?

 

[PCmor7]

Sure... but not at 6. I wouldn't be surprised to see him taken with the Pels pick though.

Watched a mock draft video that had the Blazers going Murray at 6 and Sochan with the Pels pick. I could be on board with that. Eason with the Pels pick wouldn't upset me either, if the Blazers don't get into the top three and can't work a good trade for either or both picks.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Not quite ready to call this one, but close.

 

[TBpup]

Will take Murray here. Too high to take Duren Duren who may have the higher ceiling. Jalen may be the youngest player in the Draft. Big time potential. Blazers need wings though so bad, and Murray would be able to contribute right away in a position of need and may be the best 'current player available'.

 

[PDXFonz]

I see RR7 and I are on the same page

 

[BonesJones]

AJ Griffin. Gotta go for upside. I don't see it with Keegan Murray.

 

[HansenYang]

AJ Griffin. Gotta go for upside. I don't see it with Keegan Murray.

Murray has more upside than Griffin.
Griffin has heavy feet. His 'best case' is Shadiq Bey.

 

[BonesJones]

Murray has more upside than Griffin.
Griffin has heavy feet. His 'best case' is Shadiq Bey.

I heavily disagree. I don't think he has "heavy feet" at all.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Draft lotto odds for Portland's pick.
#1 - 9.0%
#1-4 - 37%
#6 - 8.6%
#7 - 29.8%
#8 - 20.6%

Portland is more likely to pick #1 than #6.
And far more likely to pick in the top 4 than at #6.
Also more likely to pick at #7 or #8 than #6

 

[JDC]

I went Griffin but Duren was close.

Definitely think Griffin is on the slow side but he's got enough size, strength and skill to be successful without crazy quickness. One of the best freshman shooting seasons ever. Plays a pretty mature game already. Hopefully he can recover some of that athleticism he had prior to the injuries.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Draft lotto odds for Portland's pick.
#1 - 9.0%
#1-4 - 37%
#6 - 8.6%
#7 - 29.8%
#8 - 20.6%

Portland is more likely to pick #1 than #6.
And far more likely to pick in the top 4 than at #6.
Also more likely to pick at #7 or #8 than #6

Those odds kind of confused me at first. But if I understand it correctly basically 1-6 are each about 8-9%
1-4 just seems higher because they include multiple chances
#7 and #8 unfortunately, are higher than the rest.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Those odds kind of confused me at first. But if I understand it correctly basically 1-6 are each about 8-9%
1-4 just seems higher because they include multiple picks
#7 is, unfortunately, higher than the rest.

Yeah. Simply saying the odds are heavily against Portland picking at 6. They are far more likely to pick higher than actually pick at sixth.

But even more likely to be lower.