Official 2013 Draft thread

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  1. MickZagger

    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    Is Adams your flavor of the week?
     
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  2. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    As of today it's Nate Wolters. I don't think we're keeping the lotto pick.
     
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    NOVoodoo Kickin it in 2525

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    What's up with all of the pictures comparing prospects' heights to Dwight Howard? First Lucas Nogueira, now Steven Adams. I get that some guys grow after their listings, but Howard showed up 6'9" without shoes to the combine. He's one of the more overlisted big men in the league. Also, two things that made Dwight so dominant pre-Lakers were his strength and athleticism. Let's wait to see how these guys do in those tests.

    (Also have to point out the obvious, at the end of the day, there are plenty of 6'10"-7'+ players out there, you have to be able to play the game, otherwise Tom Herzog would have been a lottery pick.)
     
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  4. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I agree. Howard is a horrible comparison for most big men. He was/is a physical freak. Kinda reminds me of Charles Barkley playing power forward at... what.... 6'4?
     
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    6'4¾"
     
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    Shabazz Muhammad playing his tail off today. Really locked in on this defensive drill. Just dove on the floor as if it were The Final

    Jonathan Givony ‏@DraftExpress 4m
    Shabazz Muhammad really struggling so far. Shots not falling and couldn't create much in the one on ones. Did compete defensively, though.
     
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    So what do you think we are doing with the pick? Paul Allen loves the draft. I am sure he would be OK with getting rid of our lottery pick for a good player, but since we have pretty much picked a part every option, who is left. I know who you want, but who do you think we will get?

    And if we do elect to stay patient this year (like I think you mentioned before) wouldn't keeping the lotto pick fall in line with that? I agree that trading the pick makes sense, but I am not sure now if there is a viable option out there to trade it for.
     
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    Rudy Gobert so far the one guy with the "Whoa" presence. Stands out among centers with his height, length
     
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    Chris Haynes ‏@ChrisBHaynes 1m
    G Shabazz Muhammad says he interviewed with #Blazers yesterday. Says he felt it went really well.

    Jay Williams ‏@RealJayWilliams 2m
    Impressed by Shabazz Muhammad with how hard he goes in drills. He has come into this combine in great shape. #NBADraftCombine
     
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    Kelly Olynyk really impressive. Can probably count on one hand how many jumpers he's missed. #NBACombine
     
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    Jason Quick ‏@jwquick 1m
    UCLA G/F Shabazz Muhammad and Syrcause F James Southerland have interviewed with the Blazers at the Chicago Combine. Teams get 18 interviews

    Jason Quick ‏@jwquick 27s
    Shabazz Muhammad said he thinks he is better suited to play shooting guard at the NBA level. Blazers interviewed him yesterday in Chicago

    Chris Mannix ‏@ChrisMannixSI 1m
    Muhammad, occasionally unprompted, gushed about Portland. Says he would be a great fit between Lillard and @aldridge_12.
     
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    Jason Quick ‏@jwquick 26s
    Syracuse wing James Southerland (6-foot-8) says he offers shooting and defense and compared himself to Houston's Chandler Parsons

    Jason Quick ‏@jwquick 26s
    Southerland said he is scheduled to interview with the Blazers today in Chicago
     
    Boise Blazer, May 16, 2013
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  13. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    In case nobody else says it, I appreciate you bringing the tweets to this thread today, Boise Blazer. Repped for your efforts.
     
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    Thanks, I will keep them up as I can.
     
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    Yeah, I think he would be a great fit....
     
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    Jason Quick ‏@jwquick 40s
    Muhammad said Blazers asked him impressions of team. " I told them great team ... I feel like I fit really well with their program.''
     
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    Steven Adams from Pitt has off the chart potential. Raw skill set and athleticism is scary. #NBACombine
     
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    Dario Šarić is supposed to be the most talented young Euro in years. From the videos I've watched he looks like a rather lead-footed 6'10" Sergio. Which would be all kinds of fun to watch, but not necessarily what we need. If you squint I guess you might see Detlef Schrempf with an even worse haircut...

    [video=youtube;vNqpjnuUvqQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNqpjnuUvqQ[/video]
     
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  19. illmatic99

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    I can see both shabazz and oladipo being better in the nba than college. It would be all about fit as to where they go. Ill take bazz
     
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    Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanCBS 1m
    Nerlens Noel just told me he measured at 6-11 and 3/4 with shoes here in Chicago.

    Jonathan Givony ‏@DraftExpress 1m
    No one can score on Rudy Gobert inside the paint. Block, deflections, steals. Changing everything around the rim. #nbacombine
     
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