Its clear to me that Blaze falls in love with college accolades. He was pushing hard for Jimmer and Kemba Walker last year. I'm sure he thought JJ Redick was a high lottery pick as well.
Scott Howard-Cooper @SHowardCooper Blazers GM Neil Olshey, with No. 6, No. 11 and a lot of options: "My gut today is that we would keep the picks."
Any thoughts on Lillard's comments about working on defense and hanging with GP? GP must really be slumming to hang with a kid who could only get into Weber. I like the sound of it. Working on defense right now, before the draft is not sexy and does not get you a higher pick. It makes you a better player down the road.
Well good work up to this point, repped. Will be expecting that Freeland report promptly Saturday morning.
Actually I like guys who were rated the top 5 of thier respective HS class...the percentage of those guys who become good\very good\elite level of players is pretty good...far better than finding a diamond in the rough.... I think Rivers will be a better pro than Lillard..... Never said anything about the other (Zeller\Henson\Marshall) guys....
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I have been pretty non committal on most until I saw measurements and workout results. But it's not unlike me to switch, so I very well could have