Yahoo Sports: Portland will take Steven Adams

[Shooter]

http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/nba-...syracuse-beats-no-photo-211349160--ncaab.html

 

[Shooter]

I'm guessing this is the reason Olshey might be interested . . .

Rim Protection

Steven Adams blocked two shots per game in 23.4 minutes, an excellent rate for a young center prospect.

Given his size, length, mobility and leaping ability, Adams has all the tools to effectively protect the rim.

Adams projects as a defensive asset, which is why coaches will be patient with his offensive development. If they can carve out an athletic, two-way, seven-foot center, the time it takes will be worth the wait.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...reakdown-and-scouting-report-for-steven-adams

 

[Mediocre Man]

That would show Olshey agrees with me regarding Leonard

 

[Reep]

Isn't Yahoo just siting DraftExpress? Nothing new here folks. Move along.

 

[Pinwheel1]

That would show Olshey agrees with me regarding Leonard

I am not convinced about that. I was pissed last year on draft night when we took Leonard. I wanted a SG. This year I still want a SG, but I can also see the logic of taking another project at center. We have room for 3 centers on the roster, and I would prefer if we had 3 of them. Even though all three won't play.

So if we had Adams and Leonard and an older vet (i.e O'Neal) it would makes some sense for next year and the future. I certainly would not be going to bed on Thursday all amped up , (Other than the fact that I will be in Vegas that night) but I guess I won't be pissed if it happens.

 

[Eastoff]

Isn't Yahoo just siting DraftExpress? Nothing new here folks. Move along.

I think you mean citing.

 

[Reep]

I think you mean citing.

Oops. I knew it didn't look rite. ;-)

 

[Shooter]

Perhaps Olshey believes that two young centers fighting for playing time (i.e. Adams and Leonard) is the best way to see what each can do, and decide which one we want to keep.

Not to mention the fact that Adams apparently knows how to play defense and protect the rim, which Leonard doesn't.

 

[Blaze01]

Adams is just as bad as Leonard IMO....They both look the part but are relatively clueless when out on the court (ie low bball IQ\feel for the game)....

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I am not convinced about that. I was pissed last year on draft night when we took Leonard. I wanted a SG. This year I still want a SG, but I can also see the logic of taking another project at center. We have room for 3 centers on the roster, and I would prefer if we had 3 of them. Even though all three won't play.

So if we had Adams and Leonard and an older vet (i.e O'Neal) it would makes some sense for next year and the future. I certainly would not be going to bed on Thursday all amped up , (Other than the fact that I will be in Vegas that night) but I guess I won't be pissed if it happens.

But, but, Williams is returning... again.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Perhaps Olshey believes that two young centers fighting for playing time (i.e. Adams and Leonard) is the best way to see what each can do, and decide which one we want to keep.

Not to mention the fact that Adams apparently knows how to play defense and protect the rim, which Leonard doesn't.

Both are project players with solid potential.

 

[ABM]

Oops. I knew it didn't look rite. ;-)

That's at least won reason oui have rite-aid.

 

[RoyToy]

No more Meyers Leonard

Very nice

 

[craigehlo]

Adams just got invited to the green room.