Blazers Give Sharpe a Promise?

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  1. SharpesTriumph

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    Fair enough.

    If this is true, I would summarize it as saying Sharpe has a promise to be drafted at #7, and Portland has agreed to a trade contingent on Sharpe being available at #7.

    I wouldn't classify this as Portland gave a promise to draft a player as the tweet read. I read a team drafting a player without any additional comments, as meaning he ends up on that team. I'd never say the Blazers drafted Tyrus Thomas or that they did not draft LaMarcus Aldridge.
     
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    I believe there was also a rumor -- when Ant was in the Draft he might have had a promise -- just bringing it up the blazers seem to be big on those type of things and Telfair was not the last promise
     
    Ripcity4life77, Jun 21, 2022
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    illmatic99, Jun 21, 2022
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    Selecting Sharpe with the 7th is the right move. Trading him for "good players" would not.
     
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    Was Damian given a promise, but not public initially?
     
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    Anyone else catch the Haynes quote?
     
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    You can probably put a Raptors Jersey on him if that's the move because I think he'll be a Blazer for about 20 seconds
     
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    You're thinking this is the OG swap?
     
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    My guess is we draft Sharpe, trade him and then regret it a lot within 2 years.
     
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    That would be my guess...
     
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    That's the Blazer way!
     
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    That's the kicker in the draft crap shoot. You might get Giannis or you might get Adam Morrison
     
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    Unfortunately, my pessimism is usually turned into reality. IE not getting the Pelican pick.
     
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    Here is the thing if this was a complete rebuild not sure he would be the right choice but IF the Blazers draft him they are not asking him to be a savior just a good solid player ALONG side of Dame and Co. -- this being the case then even if your not a fan of him he COULD do that just depends on his desire and skill etc.

    I am not against HIM being the pick AS long as he is just a good piece to the team and NOT the next leader of the team.
     
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    I'm all about win-now too . . . except this kid seems like a very special player for some reason. Damn!
     
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    i didn't really hear anything out of the ordinary from the Haynes pod, but the lady who was on was super high on Sharpe and said Portland is a good spot for him because of the pedigree in developing young players
     
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