Why this draft is so important

[Rastapopoulos]

Real reason we want Rivers: because just two ex-Duke combo-guards just isn't enough.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

The real reason the rumor exists: so that everyone is INCREDIBLY RELIEVED when we draft Lillard, instead of being disappointed.

 

[Blaze01]

The real reason the rumor exists: so that everyone is INCREDIBLY RELIEVED when we draft Lillard, instead of being disappointed.

lol...yeah, like most of you would have been if they had drafted Morrison

:MARIS61:

 

[Rastapopoulos]

We're fucked.

Look: either you go for it or you trade the picks. Instead we draft Mo Williams and Byron Mullens. Woo-hoo.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

We're fucked.

Look: either you go for it or you trade the picks. Instead we draft Mo Williams and Byron Mullens. Woo-hoo.

Jesus is it fun to be so pessimistic? Lillard is not Mo Williams and Leonard is not Byron Mullens.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Jesus is it fun to be so pessimistic?

Fuck no.

Lillard is not Mo Williams

"I knew Mo Williams. You're no Mo Williams"

and Leonard is not Byron Mullens.

Well, not literally, no. But Mullens was also an insanely athletic center taken on the strength of potential, despite being on an underperforming team.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

All I can say is I hope you're wrong. Not that you mention it I do see similarities between Leonard and Mullens. But just cause Mullens hasn't been good doesnt mean Leonard won't. I still choose to be optimistic!

 

[Blaze01]

Leonard fucking sucks.....

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Leonard fucking sucks.....

Nice attitude lol

 

[Blaze01]

How about this?


FUCK YOU......

 

[Nikolokolus]

Next season:

Mike Rice: "Miles Lilliard, really went after that rebound that time, I mean that was something ..."

Mike Barrett: "I think you meant to say Meyers Leonard ..."

Mike Rice: "Oh yes, Leonard Myers, sorry ,.. what what was I saying?"

Mike Barret: "Leonard."

Mike Rice: "Right. Damian Leonard, he's really starting to pick up Kaleb's offense"

This is a great draft indeed!

 

[HailBlazers]

Lillard is not Mo Williams and Leonard is not Byron Mullens.

Best comparison I heard today was from Chris Haynes : Jameer Nelson, made me think of a Blazer: Terry Porter. Would love Lillard to become a great assist guy that can step out and knock down the three. Maybe not a pass first guard, but one who can do it all .

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Best comparison I heard today was from Chris Haynes : Jameer Nelson, made me think of a Blazer: Terry Porter. Would love Lillard to become a great assist guy that can step out and knock down the three. Maybe not a pass first guard, but one who can do it all .

Yeah a bigger, more athletic Nelson isn't a bad comparison. Since Lillard is bigger he could be much better at finishing than Nelson though.

 

[jlprk]

Best comparison I heard today was from Chris Haynes : Jameer Nelson, made me think of a Blazer: Terry Porter. Would love Lillard to become a great assist guy that can step out and knock down the three. Maybe not a pass first guard, but one who can do it all .

Yeah a bigger, more athletic Nelson isn't a bad comparison. Since Lillard is bigger he could be much better at finishing than Nelson though.

...Jameer Nelson is opting out from Orlando today and will be available.

 

[MickZagger]

The circle of life....

 

[Rastapopoulos]

This draft, thankfully, is not so pivotal. Batum took a step forward this year, Lillard was better than we had a right to hope, and Aldridge improved incrementally. What would be nice was if there was a decent center out there to sign, but unfortunately there isn't, unless you count Zaza Pachulia. However, the reason I was so worried about last year's draft - it was Olshey's first, and his chance to make a mark, so if he swung and missed he wouldn't admit it and would do a Nash-with-Telfair - doesn't apply this year.

In fact, I'd almost rather make the playoffs and lose the pick.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I see I was comparing Lillard to Mo Williams. Not that far off!

 

[MickZagger]

Rasta,

You wanna see a good foreigner, let me teach you about Kelly Olynyk.

Aka, The Klynyk.

 

[MickZagger]

I see I was comparing Lillard to Mo Williams. Not that far off!

Why are you comparing Williams as 27 year old to Lillard as a 22 year old rookie?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Man, I'm so glad I hated Rivers before hating him was cool.

 

[PapaG]

:MARIS61:

OMGerd!

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Why are you comparing Williams as 27 year old to Lillard as a 22 year old rookie?

Because that's the best way to get the numbers close. Duh!

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Man, I'm so glad I hated Rivers before hating him was cool.

Now that it's totally uncool, do you love him?

 

[magnifier661]

Now that it's totally uncool, do you love him?

Sounds very hipster of nik. I would have never thought nik was one.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Glenn Robinson III? Willie Cauley-Stein?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Lot's of players who could potentially help the Blazers in this draft. Either by playing for them, or adding them to a deal to bring us a player

 

[magnifier661]

Lot's of players who could potentially help the Blazers in this draft. Either by playing for them, or adding them to a deal to bring us a player

I understand your concept of having tradable assets for lopsided deals; but I really think this is the year to look past the draft. I think this is the year we just look for vets via free agency and only have a sign and trade piece with hickson (yes I think that will happen). I think Nola would love to have hickson to compliment Davis's defense. I actually think monta would love for a more conscience rebounder than robin Lopez. Denver, Nola and Milwaukee maybe the best trading partners with this ball club.