Draft Prospect Board, Version 3.0
by Ben. on Jun 17, 2009 4:03 PM PDT
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This board does not attempt to predict who the Blazers will select, who will be the best professional or who is the best player today. This board aims to answer the question "Who would I be least surprised to see drafted by the Blazers this year, regardless of pick?" This board only ranks players that have worked out in Portland.
Here's version 2.0. Here's version 1.0.
After today's workouts we see 4 new players on the board, including new guys at both #1 and #2.
Draft Prospect Board v3.0, 06/17/09
Player -- Projected NBA Position -- Current Team -- Previous Rank
- Jeff Pendergraph -- 4 -- Arizona State -- first time on board
- Darren Collison -- 1 -- UCLA -- first time on board
- Omri Casspi -- 3 -- Israel -- #1
- Wayne Elllington -- 2 -- UNC -- #2
- Danny Green -- 2 -- UNC -- #4
- Tyler Hansbrough -- 4 -- UNC -- first time on board
- Chris Johnson -- 4 -- LSU -- #3
- Dante Cunningham -- 4 -- Villanova -- first time on board
- DeMarre Carroll -- 4 -- Missouri -- #5
- Marcus Thornton -- 2 -- LSU -- #6
Thoughts
OK, things are starting to get tricky as more talent trickles through the Practice Facility. Horrible alliteration there.
Pendergraph shoots straight to the top of the board because of his physical skills, his likely availability at pick 24, his good locker room presence, intelligence and personality, his energy and, most importantly, his NBA readiness. If the Blazers keep their pick at 24, he seems like a great option. There's no really strong argument against him. Also, I'm reliably informed that his advanced stats are near the very top of the nation for college players as well. The fact that he plays a position that the Blazers have identified as a need is just the icing on the cake.
Collison slots in right behind Pendergraph for his toughness, experience, defensive skills, quickness, penetrating abilities, and ability to complement the games of Blake and/or Bayless. Management hasn't seemed particularly keen on drafting a point guard but if Collison is available and some of the Power Forwards are off the board, it's easy to see him picked at #24.
Hansbrough might be the most familiar name on the board but he slots in below a number of players, including 2 of his college teammates, because of the likelihood that he is gone by pick 24 and the price it would take for the Blazers to move up and grab him. Do you really trade up for a backup power forward in this draft if you're as conscious about cap flexibility as the Blazers seem to be? I'm not sure. But it's a possibility given rumors that some teams in the late lottery are looking to move down.
Cunningham was mentioned as having a number of desirable qualities today: energy, toughness, NBA readiness, etc. He should certainly be available and the Blazers might have multiple cracks at him. The enthusiasm from management about his skills didn't seem overwhelming though so I have a hard time ranking him higher than 8.
Johnson... Because the Blazers repeated multiple times today that they are focusing on NBA-readiness and fit, I knocked Chris Johnson down a bit. If the team does choose to use one of its late second round picks I think he's still a good possibility. But if their gameplan is to get 1 or 2 NBA-ready guys from this draft and then dump the rest of the picks (would seem like a pretty solid strategy) he probably goes undrafted.
Casspi could fall down this board for the same reason. For now, I'm leaving him close to the top until at least Friday, when the next workout is set to take place. At that point, if the Blazers continue to suggest they are looking for an impact player and indicate that draft-and-stashing is not a high priority, Casspi could be downgraded.
Bumped off Board
- Jerel McNeal -- 1 -- Marquette -- #7
- Jeff Adrien -- 4 -- Connecticut -- #8
- Jonas Jerebko -- 3 -- Sweden -- #9
- Jermaine Taylor -- 2 -- Central Florida -- #10
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Jeff Pendergraph ??
Don’t we have a Pendergraph (ht. 6’10’ – 240#) type on the roster already?
Pendergraph is a meat and potatoes type player, mostly living off scraps offensively. The overwhelming majority of his points come off the ball—cuts, offensive rebounds, pick and rolls, and in transition. He’s smart, has terrific hands, and finishes pretty well around the basket…..
His name is Channing Frye (ht. 6’11’ – 245#).
by spencerbutte on Jun 17, 2009 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pendergraph picks and rolls
Frye picks and fades to 20 feet. Huge difference.
by jksnake99 on Jun 17, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
frye gets his points from 15 feet and out and has not shown much around the basket on either side of the court. it’s also very difficult to see him back next year given his contract. so no i don’t think you have a pendergraph on this roster.
by Ben. on Jun 17, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
has not shown much around the basket
To be fair, Channing did start to drive to the hoop, late last year (with mixed results) So he has been trying to “upgrade” his game
I still don’t want Frye back, but I thought I’d point that out
Comparing Pend to Frye? Apple, meet orange
by two4larue on Jun 17, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like the anti-Frye to me
I like Channing…great guy but this guy sounds nothing like him to me…
by Ilikeemall on Jun 17, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't comment on Pendergraph from my lack of knowledge...
but I did not think of Frye when I read Ben’s description. He sounds like he would be happy not having plays run for him and pick up his points off of his work on the boards or being in the right place at the right time. Even if they were the same type of player it would make more sense to let Frye go and get the same production from a low 1st round/2nd round pick than to resign Frye.
I like Frye and for that reason I think he should be with another team. He just hasn’t made a place for himself in Nate’s rotation and I think he can contribute with consistent minutes. He is more likely to get those minutes with another team. It seems to be in both parties best interest for him to be able to move on and sign with another team.
PTB Liberation Day - 2/10/04
by tssbro on Jun 17, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pac-10 Fans know Pendergraph well
I think that Pendergraph is exactly what the Blazers would be looking for as a backup to LMA. As a Sun Devil, Pendergraph was first and foremost an excellent defender. He was easily one of the best low post defenders on the ball or coming from the weak side in the Pac-10. He’s also an outstanding rebounder both defensively and offensively. It seemed like he always had position. Also has lots of energy and seems to play with a bit of a chip on his shoulder.
I think that Pendergraph could come in and contribute right away as a backup PF getting 10-15 minutes a night behind LMA. As already mentioned, his defense is the best part of his game. Not sure that he would work real well alongside the Vanilla Gorilla (not enough offense in the post if both of them are in the game together), but alongside GO, (assuming that Oden develops some semblance of a low-post game), he’d be a ferocious offensive rebounder that could get a lot of dunks off of double teams on Oden and put backs.
by '03CouveCoug on Jun 18, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sounds like he and LMA...
could even be a change of pace combination when Nate wants to go small and quick. It sounds like he can get out on the break and finish as well.
PTB Liberation Day - 2/10/04
by tssbro on Jun 18, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't quite get slotting Hansborough lower if he's expected to go higher.
But maybe I’m thinking of this differently. Does your list mean that if the player is available, you take him, or is the most likely player available? Or some kind of hybrid between the two?
Or maybe Hansborogh didn’t impress as much as the others? Maybe I should read what else has been posted today before I post this. (going off looking…)
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by T Darkstar on Jun 17, 2009 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hansbrough.
Hansbrough. Hansbrough. Hansbrough.
Got to spell that right one of these times.
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by T Darkstar on Jun 17, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This board aims to answer the question “Who would I be least surprised to see drafted by the Blazers this year, regardless of pick?” This board only ranks players that have worked out in Portland.
by as11osu on Jun 17, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I ban myself for calling myself an idiot?
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by T Darkstar on Jun 17, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Pendergraph splits too many of his opportunities to be drafted here
with other players with similar attributes. Taj Gibson for one would be an easy pick over him, and is just as likely to be there in the second round. Thus, of this group I think Collison is the most likely guy to be drafted here.
by as11osu on Jun 17, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
have Collison be a defensive specialist. We’re playing Houston in a seven game series and Aaron Brooks is torching us? Let’s bring in our quick midget point guard to shut him down.
That is a reasonable pick at 24.
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by Cablinasian on Jun 17, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't believe it is advisable to draft a guy ....
…. simply to help match up with one team.
hakkaa päälle !
by timg56 on Jun 18, 2009 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s not what I said, though it may have read that way. There are a multitude of teams with quick point guards that give us trouble.
proud hinrichsheeple
by Cablinasian on Jun 18, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree but last summer isn't that what was said about Bayless?
And by B-Roy among others.
I think it takes time to develop an NBA point guard. A few have “it” when they come in and most must get stronger and shoot/pass better and many must also learn how to defend.
by lee3022 on Jun 18, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good thoughts and it’s neck and neck on those guys. the team today was emphasizing fit and game-readiness so that was one reason for going pendergraph— they repeated multiple times that he was ready to go immediately. also the roster has a bigger hole at 4 than 1 right now and this board breaks ties by positional need. so pendergraph goes 1 and collison 2. it’s very close.
personally i’d rather draft a point guard but i’m not getting that vibe from management.
by Ben. on Jun 17, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate would have kittens
If KP drafted another rookie PG. Especially one who weighs 160lbs
I understand that Collison is a good defender and will “accept the challenge” against bigger players, but he still has yet to fight through an NBA screen
by two4larue on Jun 17, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
P.S.: Nate specifically said "he can get through screens" about Collison
by Norsktroll on Jun 17, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"fight through" versus "get through"
Nate was talking about Nick’s quickness, I suspect he “slithers” around screens rather than fighting through them. But whatever gets the job done and floats your boat
And yet, if Collison has to guard a 6’5" guy in the post, he can be as tough as nails and still give up “and ones”
Fans really like waterbug PGs who skitter around and create excitement (DAYYY-MON STOUD-A-MIRE!) They may be wildly popular, but they’re rarely the guys who win championships. (Even Avery Johnson was more of a ball-control table-setter than a lightning quick penetrator)
As a change-of-pace backup PG, maybe. But we just had 3 years of Sergio in that kind of role and how did that work out?
by two4larue on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Collison runs a ball-control like offense
and is more a table setter than a penetration type. While he has elite speed he’s not the guy making people get off their seats that often. People that have watched Collison play know he fits in almost perfectly on both ends of the court here.
by as11osu on Jun 17, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Howland’s offense at UCLA tends to make quick guards look kind of slow. I think Collison could be a very nice get at 24, he’ll probably never be much more than a backup, but I’m guessing he’ll end up being a very reliable and efficient backup which is something this team could use — Steve Blake is no spring chicken.
by nikolokolus on Jun 18, 2009 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats why we need Terrence Williams
At the very least, he is a Ron Harper.
By the way, does anyone remember Popeye Jones? He would be a perfect backup 4 for us :p
Offseason:
PG Options: Terrence Williams(D), Rodrigue Beaubois(D)
SG Options: Mickaël Piétrus(T)
PF Options: Ronnie Turiaf(T) - Taj Gibson(D), Kevin Seraphin(D)
C Options: Alexis Ajinca(T)
The French Invasion !
by TheGreatDane17 on Jun 17, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate should be fired if he his idea of good defense
favors any of our three guys last year over Darren Collison.
by as11osu on Jun 17, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what you wrote in another post
Would you have wanted Jarrett Jack on the Blazer’s bench, all of last year?
There’s the rub. Because if KP hadn’t dealt Jack last June, we would’ve seen less of Rudy last season
(Nate would’ve kept playing Jarrett if he was on the roster, everybody knows it)
And that’s because McMillian likes "dependable" veterans, which isn’t necessarily a "bad" thing, It all depends if the veteran is "holding back" a young player who could better help the team win games down the road
The Blazer’s W-L record ultimately will go next to Nate’s name, but KP has to keep the "big picture" in mind. If Pritchard has to "thin the herd" to force McMillian to put more trust in the younger players, then that’s what he’ll do (and usually on draft day)
I’d like to see some "roster consolidation" myself. Right now the Blazers have 5 players (Roy, Rudy, Batum, Webster, Outlaw) for those 4 "ideal" wings in the main rotation. (Sure, you can "fudge" with Travis’ PT by calling him a PF, but his game is primarily on the perimeter, and the Blazers need "more toughness") Any way you slice up the pie, that’s one wing too many. We should all know by now that if Nate has Outlaw on his roster, Travis will play (and probably more crunch time minutes than he should)
It’s time to thin the herd again, KP
Why should our GM have to keep overcoming our coach? It doesn’t seem like you have much faith in Nate’s ability to make right rational decisions either. If drafting Collison makes this happen…
Nate would have kittenseven though drafting him is the right decision for this team, you have to do it. There’s no guarantee Nate is the coach of this team after next year, and if Nate refuses to make fairly easy basketball decisions, you have to know that NOW.
by as11osu on Jun 17, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a fine line between a healthy debate and a power struggle
What I think of Nate as a coach as a coach is irrelevant. Fans don’t get coaches fired, unless they stop renewing their season tickets. Losing games (and playoff series) is what get coaches fired. Nate isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. That is reality
KP has talked quite a bit in the past about having “healthy debates” in the pre-draft meetings. He’s mentioned how constuctive these discussions are. Everybody has input, about the current Blazers and all the draft prospects. We rely on the writers/bloggers, like Ben and Freeman and Hendrickson for insight on which way the Blazer’s “wind” is blowing. Of course, mis-direction is the name of the game at this time of the season. So the debate goes on
I was originally responding to Ben’s comment “i’d rather draft a point guard but i’m not getting that vibe from management” when I made the comment about Nate and Collison. I’ve also observed that Nate prefers big/strong PGs, that’s not news based on his history. If KP turns around and drafts Collison anyway, then I’ll be wrong in my reading of the tea leaves. No harm, no foul.
But I’m much more concerned about the fate of Travis Outlaw, the improvement of the PG position (by adding a veteran, not a rookie) and the addition of a banger at the PG position than I am about the 24th pick in the draft. Picks are assets. All of these college kids have to be evaluated, for sure. But aside from DeJuan Blair I don’t see many (any?) rookies who could have an impact on the Blazer’s fortunes in 2009-2010.
The real excitement, for me, is knowing that KP has made all of significant roster-changing moves in late June and early July for the last 3 years. We thought the February trading deadline was going to be “Christmas” but we got a lump of coal in our collective stockings. We were told to be patient, that “the best was yet to come” etc. I’m hoping that “the best” option available to KP next Thursday isn’t drafting Collison at #24. That will be another lump of coal, unless there’s a corresponding move for a veteran PG and/or PF, If KP stands pat and makes minor roster tweaks, that will be a signal to me that we’re looking at another “developmental” year and early playoff exit, next spring. Go big, or stay home.
I could be wrong, but I’ve been around the block a few times with the Blazers, and I’ve seen the L*kers win too many times because Portland’s brain trust had a “brain freeze”
by two4larue on Jun 17, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Hendrickson was on 95.5 with Ken Vance and Jay Allen
I’m surprised to see that no one has mentioned this interview
Brian said that Nate has been pretty low-key during this year’s draft workouts, as compared to year’s past. Kevin and the scouts are animated and treat the draft like their “Super Bowl” but when reporters ask Nate about guys like Hansbrough he’ll say things like “yeah he’s tough…for a rookie”
Brian also said Nate is in a “go for it” mode and KP is always looking 3 years ahead. Part of that fits their job descriptions, but the Kenny’s fear was that KP loves the guys he’s drafted so much he might be reluctant to put them into deals
(Of course, we know that Outlaw was drafted in ’03…)
My take? I hope Nate ultimately wins the border war. This team has been in “rebuild mode” long enough
by two4larue on Jun 17, 2009 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well said
I’m with Nate on this debate; it’s time to add some veteran savvy and some proven toughness regardless of what happens in the draft. KP owes it to the team and to Nate to give him some more tools to work with, that he doesn’t have to mold from the ground up.
by nikolokolus on Jun 18, 2009 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually there is no evidence of border war
Much of KP’s magic has been to suss out the competition and obscure his own intentions so what he says now may be easily misinterpreted.
The respect and cooperation between the coaches, the scouts and the front office appears to be very strong as evidenced by their comments and by Paul Allen’s comments.
by lee3022 on Jun 18, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blazers could get Collison and Pendergraph
If you go by the current DraftExpress mock, which has Collison going at 24 (to us) and Pendergraph at 37 (we could take him at 32 or maybe 38).
If this happens, Ben will be a god.
by pualo on Jun 17, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be perfectly satisfied with that being our two picks
two solid guys that will likely be able to contribute sooner rather than later and while probably never stars, they project out as very solid role players which this team needs.
by nikolokolus on Jun 18, 2009 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After which he will require his adherents to ....
…. smear themselves with peanut butter and prostrate themselves naked at his feet, chanting “Oh ommi ohm Ben” repeatedly.
hakkaa päälle !
by timg56 on Jun 18, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the first group of guys...
that has me thinking that the Blazers might do well to just pick what comes to them. Of course they could move up a few spots if they see a guy they really want.
But if they pick up a solid four year PF at the #24 spot that can contribute off the bench, that really frees them up to look for veteran help at the PG position. I am liking Dave’s idea of the 2nd tier veteran PG more and more as I see this draft develop. I am not so sure we need to make a huge splash in the free agent market, the draft, or via trade to get significantly better. The world really is KP’s oyster right now.
PTB Liberation Day - 2/10/04
by tssbro on Jun 17, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave’s idea of the 2nd tier veteran PG
I consider the idea of adding a “Lindsay Hunter” insurance #3 PG to be a “last resort” this offseason. If the world really is KP’s “oyster” and he has the resources to upgrade the PG position, then he should be able to bring in a veteran PG who is good enough to win Nate’s complete trust and push Blake to the bench (where Steve would be awesome, instead of “just alright” as a starter)
by two4larue on Jun 17, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is certainly a possibility...
and a risk that he may take. But I still think it is one he doesn’t have to take. Thus the ridiculous “oyster” reference I made. The Blazers have options that will make the team better and even a contender without having to break the bank or unload talent. I am not against the big splash move but I don’t think it is a must.
PTB Liberation Day - 2/10/04
by tssbro on Jun 17, 2009 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you really trade up for a backup power forward in this draft if you're as conscious about cap flexibility as the Blazers seem to be?
For Hansbrough? no
For Blair? yes
by two4larue on Jun 17, 2009 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's my take.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 17, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Completely unrelated:
did anyone see the KGW report just now. 5 seconds of L*kers hahaha. Good man.
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
by dyshooter182 on Jun 17, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i like your thinking ben
i’ve wanted the blazers to draft collison for a long time now. sure, he’s not the best pg in the draft, but i think it’d be a steal if we could get him at 24. i just think he’s pretty undervalued and would be a great 3rd pg for us. i like the pendergraph idea, too, and it’s one i had not considered much before today. i think the blazers should try to get both these guys, collison at 24 and pendergraph at 32. does this seem realistic?
by ericking on Jun 17, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pendergraph is projected as a second rounder -- may well be around at 33 (which KP has).
Collison is a take him at #24 or wave bye-bye.
I 100% guarantee the Lakers will snag him at 29 if he falls that far.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Jun 17, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As will many a playoff team selecting in that part of the draft
Collison is an NBA ready backup point guard.
by as11osu on Jun 17, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/sigh....
Just tell me who we’re drafting/trading/getting via trade already!!!
I KNOW you know benjadave.
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SPILL IT ALREADY!!!!!
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by faith on Jun 17, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eric Snow.
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by T Darkstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Blazers Reserves
The Blazers are going to need big bench contributions to win a championship. What would be ideal types of players as our backups?
1/2 – Great defender, great rebounder, great passer. Shouldn’t need to score a lot to be effective.
3/4 – Rebounding. Defense – Both the foot speed to handle 3’s on the perimeter & strength/size to handle 4’s on the post. Someone who can block shots, bring energy. Ideal playing big minutes backing up both the 3 & the 4. 3Pt shooting would be “gravy”. Ultimate – Shawn Kemp. Recently – Rashard Lewis, LaMar Odom, Troy Murphy, Al Harrington(?), Michael Beasley, Jeff Green, Boris Diaw, Tyrus Thomas(?). 6’8"+, 230+.
4/5 – Shooting, Shot Blocking – Ideally, this guy will be a project who we can develop behind Przybilla & Oden. After Przybilla’s contract is up, this guy could come in back up Oden. In the perfect situation, someone who’s game would be like an opposite to Oden. Ultimate – Dirk Nowitzski. Recently Mehmet Okur, Andrea Bargnani, Alexis Ajinca. 6’10"+ 220+(Project ;) )
Offseason:
PG Options: Terrence Williams(D), Rodrigue Beaubois(D)
SG Options: Mickaël Piétrus(T)
PF Options: Ronnie Turiaf(T) - Taj Gibson(D), Kevin Seraphin(D)
C Options: Alexis Ajinca(T)
The French Invasion !
by TheGreatDane17 on Jun 17, 2009 10:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I with you Ben
This is an excellent idea. His college career had a similar arch (although not as steep) to Brandon Roy in college. JP struggled early in his career in Tempe, but blossomed late. I like his Tyson Chandler like qualities and included with that is his mean streak. He could be a Josh Smith type going to the rim with a jumper. JP if we don’t trade the pick.
by Chris-8ally on Jun 17, 2009 11:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ben, I'm a little confused...
The intro to the draft board reads:
“This board aims to answer the question ‘Who would I be least surprised to see drafted by the Blazers this year, regardless of pick?’ "
But in the “thoughts” on each player you mention where they are likely going to be picked and take that into consideration…. Which is it?
"Tough times don't last. Tough people do."
-Chauncey Billups
by Kelsoballa on Jun 18, 2009 10:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am not convinced that Bayless is not better than any of the PG in this year's draft
Some seem to forget that Nate trains PG’s over time.
At the end of Summer league last year who here said “we need to draft a PG next year”? It seems too early to write off Bayless.
by lee3022 on Jun 18, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
back-up PF a greater priority than PG right now, imo
i kinda agree with lee3022 and others here on this point…
Blake/Bayless are a serviceable combo for 09/10, imo. Unless you can land (and pay) Evans or Rubio, the best first-round value is an upgrade/depth at PF, where the Blazers are thin, literally.
(…but Rubio is sooooo interesting… can’t stop thinking about the possibilities there… it is such a luxury to have a GM like KP to make these decisions)
by mpowerOR on Jun 23, 2009 12:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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