Event The case for drafting....

[Rastapopoulos]

Now that the season's over, no more NBA games (that I give a shit about), we can turn to discussing the draft in earnest. Instead of putting everything in one giant draft thread, let's make a different thread for each player that someone thinks we should draft. I think it would be cool if you called it "The case for drafting ___" and the first post was a fairly detailed (complete with cool highlights videos) description of why that player would be good for the Blazers (or just good in general). Sound good?

Then, if somebody else disagrees, they can chime in on that thread. But if they prefer another player, then they should start a thread for that player. This will help me, who is not a College BBall fan. And helping me is what it's all about, I think we can all agree.

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

Now that the season's over, no more NBA games (that I give a shit about), we can turn to discussing the draft in earnest. Instead of putting everything in one giant draft thread, let's make a different thread for each player that someone thinks we should draft. I think it would be cool if you called it "The case for drafting ___" and the first post was a fairly detailed (complete with cool highlights videos) description of why that player would be good for the Blazers (or just good in general). Sound good?

Then, if somebody else disagrees, they can chime in on that thread. But if they prefer another player, then they should start a thread for that player. This will help me, who is not a College BBall fan. And helping me is what it's all about, I think we can all agree.

In your opinion, who are two PF’s and two Centers that I should research? I’ve not followed college ball for some time. My opinion is that Portland needs both - an athletic and strong PF and a beast Center.
Thanks

 

[Rastapopoulos]

In your opinion, who are two PF’s and two Centers that I should research? I’ve not followed college ball for some time. My opinion is that Portland needs both - an athletic and strong PF and a beast Center.
Thanks

I like Precious Achiuwa and Tyler Bey as modern big men. I'm not really interested in classic centers, as they're kind of a dying breed.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Here's HoopsHype's aggregate draft, FWIW:

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

Here's HoopsHype's aggregate draft, FWIW:

Gracias

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

I like Precious Achiuwa and Tyler Bey as modern big men. I'm not really interested in classic centers, as they're kind of a dying breed.

I like Precious Achiuwa and Tyler Bey as modern big men. I'm not really interested in classic centers, as they're kind of a dying breed.

I do think we need a modern PF to play alongside Nurkic, but I do want a beast Center. Truth is, Lakers three bigs really killed the Blazers.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I do think we need a modern PF to play alongside Nurkic, but I do want a beast Center. Truth is, Lakers three bigs really killed the Blazers.

No, LeBron and AD killed the Blazers. McGee was surprisingly effective against us, but he's a stick. Their "beast", Dwight Howard, was a net -17 in the series.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Here's a google sheet database of the stats of the ESPN top 100 prospects that someone on Reddit put together.

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Here's HoopsHype's aggregate draft, FWIW:

Thanks for posting that. Going by this, all the players have any interest in will be gone by 13.

OTOH, I'm just an old guy sitting in the cheap seats munching popcorn. WTH do I know!

 

[RR7]

Whole lot of PG/small SG types in there around us, it seems

 

[B-Roy]

This draft looks like dog doo doo. Saddiq Bey looks interesting around where we are picking. No one else catches my eye.

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Jalen Smith of Maryland. I'd never heard about the guy until a few days ago when I read the claim that he fits the mold of a modern NBA big man. Any opinions on him?

 

[Chris Craig]

trade the pick

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

Mario plus our pick to move up 3-4 slots in the draft? Maybe 16 to 12th?

scratch that

I’ll take Jalen Smith PF 6’-10” with our 16th and then take Aleksej Pokule...ski C 7’-3” in the second round.

Trade CJ and Collins for Jrue Holiday and Reddick
Trade Ariza for a vet Power Forward

 

[B-Roy]

Mario plus our pick to move up 3-4 slots in the draft? Maybe 16 to 12th?

You mean Mario to move down 3 - 4 spots in the draft?

 

[RR7]

Nobody wants Mario. 16 and Collins or simons moves us up. Mario is out of the league soon

 

[James lamphear]

I like Williams but probably will be gone b 16. Right now if Bey is gone at 16 we need to to try out of the 1st. 2nd round I like Tillie from Gonzaga. But really depends who we draft in the 1st for who we draft in the 2nd. There the big center from Kansas should be look at in the 2nd round too.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I see that nobody wants to put in the work...

 

[lawai'a]

xavier tillman,sr. in the second round if available. 6'8-9", 7'1" wingspan, very switchable defender. high motor, guards 3,4,5. rebounding and defensive IQ are his calling cards. no real outside game but effective scorer around the basket. if zach is unready maybe insurance. IMHO choosing him would be dependent on resigning Gabriel. if we will, we look elsewhere.

 

[craigehlo]

I have trouble believing we can't find a wing defensive player like Dort, Bazley or Thybulle at 16 who can contribute right away. Those are rookies that look more than capable in the playoffs. I'm not even bringing up Herro, who is an OK defender, but a stone cold sniper from 3.

I don't trust this team to draft and develop PFs or Cs after Collins and Little. I'd rather use the MLE to find a vet big.

 

[Mediocre Man]

No one. Dame isn’t getting any younger, so the roster shouldn’t either.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

Here's HoopsHype's aggregate draft, FWIW:

Cole Anthony really dropping.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I have trouble believing we can't find a wing defensive player like Dort, Bazley or Thybulle at 16 who can contribute right away. Those are rookies that look more than capable in the playoffs. I'm not even bringing up Herro, who is an OK defender, but a stone cold sniper from 3.

I don't trust this team to draft and develop PFs or Cs after Collins and Little. I'd rather use the MLE to find a vet big.

I think Tyler Bey can defend basically every position. Definitely somewhere between Dort and Thybulle.

 

[LayneStaley]

Collins is still a project imo
Simons/Little are both projects

All you get at 16 is a project.

Please trade this pick with other pieces to get a legit ready now player to be part of the 8 man rotation.

 

[BonesJones]

Mario plus our pick to move up 3-4 slots in the draft? Maybe 16 to 12th?

scratch that

I’ll take Jalen Smith PF 6’-10” with our 16th and then take Aleksej Pokule...ski C 7’-3” in the second round.

Trade CJ and Collins for Jrue Holiday and Reddick
Trade Ariza for a vet Power Forward

Pokusevski wont last till the 2nd round. He'll go top 20.

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Collins is still a project imo
Simons/Little are both projects

All you get at 16 is a project.

Please trade this pick with other pieces to get a legit ready now player to be part of the 8 man rotation.

I like the direction you are going, but what team is going to give up a useful vet for #16 and/or any of those players?

 

[damianlillard]

I think Tyler Bey can defend basically every position. Definitely somewhere between Dort and Thybulle.

I am starting to like Tyler Bey. He’s a beast on the defensive end. His offense I am a little worry about but you can teach shooting to anyone but you can’t teach defense to everyone

 

[damianlillard]

I like the direction you are going, but what team is going to give up a useful vet for #16 and/or any of those players?

This might be a pipe dream but I would love to trade Little, #16 pick and maybe Zach Collins for OG anounby

 

[1 Eye Jack]

Getting down to crucial point in Dames career. Would love to trade for Jrue Holiday

 

[perkinsfor3]

If Patrick Williams drops, he's my pick. If we can trade up a bit, I'm all for it as well.

If he's gone, I wouldn't mind trading down a bit for Josh Green.