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[PHXBlazer1]

In 10 years...did we get the best Collins from this draft?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

In 10 years...did we get the best Collins from this draft?

And more importantly... Which forum will we have migrated to for this debate?

 

[Duckhook]

Is it safe to assume Leonard is gone in some fashion?

 

[The Professional Fan]

Thank you

 

[TBpup]

Is it safe to assume Leonard is gone in some fashion?

It's safe to assume many fans are hoping that is the case.

 

[Blazinaway]

no

I hope so, Vonleh did not impress me last yr like he did some others

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Man I really hope Neil got this one right. I hope we look back in 5 years and say we got one of the best 3 players in the 17 draft at 10

 

[BonesJones]

In 10 years...did we get the best Collins from this draft?

Hell yes. Zach is taller, longer, a better shooter, a better defender, and his post moves and shots out of the post translate better to the NBA.

 

[BonesJones]

Man I really hope Neil got this one right. I hope we look back in 5 years and say we got one of the best 3 players in the 17 draft at 10

We got Lillard and Roy at 6. Hopefully we'll be able to say we got CJ and Collins at 10 in the same light as that comment.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Hell yes. Zach is taller, longer, a better shooter, a better defender, and his post moves and shots out of the post translate better to the NBA.

I hope you're right

 

[TBpup]

Man I really hope Neil got this one right. I hope we look back in 5 years and say we got one of the best 3 players in the 17 draft at 10

If you got a Top-3 player at #10, you are a freakin' genius!

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Damnit. I want Giles

 

[PHXBlazer1]

If you got a Top-3 player at #10, you are a freakin' genius!

Thats what I expect from our GM

 

[Blazinaway]

Damnit. I want Giles

not me, way too much risk IMO

 

[PHXBlazer1]

not me, way too much risk IMO

I think its a risk we can take at 26. He might be top 5 if he never got hurt

 

[The Professional Fan]

I think its a risk we can take at 26. He might be top 5 if he never got hurt

Too much risk as a Blazer. He'll likely be fine with anyone else lol

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Ok after watching some more videos Im starting to get a little more excited. Granted they are highlight vidoes. But the dude definitely has some game!

 

[Boise Blazer]

I might get killed for this because people will take it the wrong way but he kinda reminds me of Tim Duncan. By that I mean that it looks like he has good fundamentals and great footwork both offensively and defensively. Obviously he has a good jumper and better range but I see some similarities.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Is Collins better than Vonleh right now?

no

Yeah we need both styles at PF. Noah can guard quicker players on the perimeter better than Zach IMO

 

[BlazerWookee]

It's safe to assume many fans are hoping that is the case.

Not me...

 

[Mr. Robot]

hes obviously thrilled to be a Blazer lol

 

[DaLincolnJones]

oh man..can you imagine being forced to be a queen?????

 

[tlongII]

I love the pick! He needs to get stronger but that will come with time.

 

[dead247]

17-18 championship. Guaranteed. Book it.

 

[Shaboid]

No arguments there! I like the pick though. Gonzaga is a solid program to learn and hone your basketball skills. I hope it translates to a successful fit for us!

 

[Reep]

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No arguments there! I like the pick though. Gonzaga is a solid program to learn and hone your basketball skills. I hope it translates to a successful fit for us!

Is he talking about Swanigan? That isn't very nice.

 

[Reep]

Can we call him Z-Co?

 

[Sinobas]

Much better offensively. Similar defensively although Vonleh has more of a wingspan.

Collins is a better shot blocker. He's just taller and longer and will be a better rim protector. Noah is much stronger in terms of holding his ground in the post.

 

[Strenuus]

hes obviously thrilled to be a Blazer lol

I must be in the minority... I think that thing is freaking ugly as hell.

 

[Binx]

Blazers twitter is super annoying shitting on this beast just because...he's white?

It's racism, but of course politically correct racism, so it's okay.

I like the pick. New York also has a big white guy and that's worked out pretty well for them.