With the #7 pick, the Portland Trail Blazers select....

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by TBpup, May 17, 2022.

  1. Idog1976

    Idog1976 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2009
    Messages:
    6,686
    Likes Received:
    3,909
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    I look to the stars.
    Location:
    P-Town baby!
    Simons off the bench is far, FAR better than Simons going out in a trade for anything short of a two-way wing who is a borderline All-star or better.
     
    RickyJoe and Phatguysrule like this.
  2. AmirIcon

    AmirIcon Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2008
    Messages:
    5,351
    Likes Received:
    4,901
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Writer, Director, Actor
    I think they'll try with Simons next to Dame at first. If it isn't working, I have no concern that Chauncey won't mix it up by bringing him off the bench in exchange for Hart. If this was Stotts, I would be way more worried.
     
  3. BLAZINGGIANTS

    BLAZINGGIANTS Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2008
    Messages:
    21,980
    Likes Received:
    14,514
    Trophy Points:
    113
    While I’m disappointed we didn’t get a better pick, if you somehow thought this solo pick was the simple difference between our franchise being saved versus us blowing up, you’re just a simple moron. #FAMS
     
    SlyPokerCat and Phatguysrule like this.
  4. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    29,601
    Likes Received:
    11,352
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Just seems like a Cronin thing to do.
     
  5. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2008
    Messages:
    116,229
    Likes Received:
    114,268
    Trophy Points:
    115
    Dammit, way to let us and the Blazers down.
     
    Phatguysrule likes this.
  6. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    21,010
    Likes Received:
    13,564
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I am not so sure about that. I think Cronin identified who he and Chauncey viewed as the best possible core group to keep. Whether or not he should have gotten more assets back in return is a different debate IMO. What he kept however is the key.
    Dame, Hart, Simons, Little, and Nurk....along with the hope that the TPE, Bledsoe, and.or lottery pick would also add to the group. (ie. a PF)

    I am not saying these guys are untouchable, just that he clearly values Simons as an important piece. (like most of us)
    So to suggest that he would dump Ant like he dumped the others may not be very accurate.
     
    blazerfan11 and Idog1976 like this.
  7. cheesehoff

    cheesehoff Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2010
    Messages:
    338
    Likes Received:
    438
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Oregon
    I like Simons, but he is becoming Portland's new most-overrated player. He's bad defensively, small for a SG and not a true PG. Yet, some guys think he's worth an all-star level two-way player. I honestly would be impressed if he ends up having a career on par with CJ.
     
  8. Idog1976

    Idog1976 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2009
    Messages:
    6,686
    Likes Received:
    3,909
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    I look to the stars.
    Location:
    P-Town baby!
    He will blow CJ away. Book it.
     
    RickyJoe, BBert and HailBlazers like this.
  9. BoomChakaLaka

    BoomChakaLaka Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2008
    Messages:
    3,376
    Likes Received:
    2,073
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Designer / Artist
    Location:
    San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (formerly PDX)
    Was anyone impressed with CJ’s play during the playoffs?

    not me - made me feel just fine that he’s gone. Ant is a very different player and I think that he and Dame will prove to be league-leading
     
    RickyJoe, BBert, Idog1976 and 2 others like this.
  10. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2015
    Messages:
    53,587
    Likes Received:
    54,649
    Trophy Points:
    113
    So on par with Booker then?
     
    cheesehoff and Phatguysrule like this.
  11. Hoopguru

    Hoopguru Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2014
    Messages:
    19,592
    Likes Received:
    16,198
    Trophy Points:
    113
    There is zero chance that Ant could fetch an All Star Player, at this point anyway. But he could help in acquiring a very solid/upcoming all star 4/5-3/4 player.
    Id trade Ant for Kuminga, Collins, Anunoby, type player that better addresses our roster.
     
  12. Idog1976

    Idog1976 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2009
    Messages:
    6,686
    Likes Received:
    3,909
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    I look to the stars.
    Location:
    P-Town baby!
    I think he could end being as good or even better than Booker yes. He is already better than CJ he just has to maintain it.
     
    RickyJoe and BBert like this.
  13. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2013
    Messages:
    48,609
    Likes Received:
    33,635
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I agree with this. Thank god we have Chauncey and not terry for this very reason.
     
  14. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    42,642
    Likes Received:
    24,138
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I think I’m all in on Duren
     
  15. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    11,497
    Likes Received:
    20,918
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I'm all in on Sochan.
     
    AmirIcon likes this.
  16. blazerfan11

    blazerfan11 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2019
    Messages:
    9,324
    Likes Received:
    9,471
    Trophy Points:
    113
    The Utility Sports guy has Sochan at 12 and Duren at 5 on his big board (with Duren going to the Blazers in his mock), so I'm ok with either of them. :D
    Are there current measurements available for Sochan or Duren?
     
    SlyPokerDog likes this.
  17. Duckhook

    Duckhook Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2009
    Messages:
    1,099
    Likes Received:
    1,333
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Reno, NV
    I’m well aware of our penchant for drafting busts or soon-to-be busted centers, but I’m really liking Jalen Duren is he’s still on the board at our pick. I read he’s the youngest player in the draft so he’d be a solid player to bang against in practice for Nurk if we re-sign him (or Ayton perhaps?). Who was the last defensive-oriented center we’ve had on the team? Camby? Duren seems to be a monster finisher around the rim and would be a load for KAT, Gobert and Jokic. Just my 2 rubles…
     
    Last edited: May 18, 2022
    BBert and Idog1976 like this.
  18. Duckhook

    Duckhook Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2009
    Messages:
    1,099
    Likes Received:
    1,333
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Reno, NV
    Just to play devil’s advocate, Steph Curry is an inch shorter if we’re going off relative size. And I don’t think you’re giving Ant enough credit on D. Give him another 2 years under Billups and then let’s reevaluate his D. I’m not saying Ant is Curry, but size and success don’t seem to correlate IMO.
     
    Idog1976 likes this.
  19. rotary111

    rotary111 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2014
    Messages:
    3,443
    Likes Received:
    4,582
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Real Estate.
    Location:
    Ridgefield Wa.
    Any chance we could combine 7 and 36 to move up a slot or 2?

    If we had a specific target maybe?
     
  20. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    37,390
    Likes Received:
    21,980
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
    Why? Envious of how Golden State hit a home run with Wiseman?
     

Share This Page