What is the best draft pick in the history of the Blazers?

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  1. Mediocre Man

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    Lewis got drafted by the Bulls, if I remember correctly
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 24, 2012
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    Got to go with Clyde for reasons others have said. But there have been other success stories, Jerome & Cliffy in the second round, Porter at 24 all late picks who were big impact players on the team.
     
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    Man you people......
     
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    The problem is that the question is poorly worded. Is "Best" the best player for the team, or the craftiest pick given it's position.

    I will agree with Clyde; with Porter in second place. Let's not forget that if it weren't for a guy named Michael (as in best player ever), Clyde would have as many titles as Walton.
     
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    bah

    If Walton had stayed healthy

    If Sabonis had come right over
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 25, 2012
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    Good points. If Sabonis had come right over, I think he would win this vote running away. It would be a combination of titles won and getting him with a low pick.
     
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    If Sabonis had come right over, Drexler AND Sabonis would have had 5 rings. What a ridiculous dynasty that would have been.
     
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    I keep having nightmares/dreams of Sabonis running Adelman's motion offense with TP, Clyde, Buck and Jerome. We would still likely have had Duckworth as well
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 25, 2012
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    If Walton had stayed uninjured he'd have been the most dominant basketball player of all time.
     
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    Since we're talking 'What ifs' instead of reality, I gotta go with Oden.
     
    noknobs, Jun 25, 2012
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    How does this make any sense? Sabonis was taken 24th and had great years for us. If the ussr werent a bunch of d-bags, he would have been able to play just as well, probably better. Oden is a douche taken at #1 who hates us.
     
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    You serious? How does it make sense to base your answer on what ifs? The fact of the matter is he didn't come over in his prime, so voting for Sabonis makes as much sense as voting for Oden.
     
    noknobs, Jun 25, 2012
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    The guy was picked 24 & still produced when he did finally arive. Big difference over being taken #1 and being a total douche who left the team, didnt want to play for us became an alcoholic and hates portland.
     
    JFizzleRaider, Jun 25, 2012
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    Hahaha... Whatever, I don't care enough to argue. If you truly think, with hindsight being 20/20, that the Sabonis pick was the best in team history, more power to you.
     
    noknobs, Jun 25, 2012
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    And Lucy Harris (only woman ever drafted by an NBA team), Bruce Jenner, Bubba Smith. Check out this short article on NBA Draft Oddities.

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Jun 25, 2012
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    You act as if Sabonis was a surprise find at 24. He was drafted there because everyone knew it would take years if ever to bring him over, caused by U.S. Immigration reluctance due to the newness to all this.
     
    jlprk, Jun 25, 2012
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    ?? I gave him honorable mention. I clearly said drexler at 14 was the best pick ever.
     
    JFizzleRaider, Jun 25, 2012
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    Seemed to pay off down the road considerably.
     
    JFizzleRaider, Jun 25, 2012
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    Ok, I will settle this once and for all.

    Re: What is the best draft pick in the history of the Blazers?

    The one we did not take.

    /thread
     
    DaLincolnJones, Jun 25, 2012
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