Seems unlikely Portland would go that route with their own pick. But if he somehow drops to the GSW slot (he won't), I'd go for it.
Clingan looks like a complete stiff, even in highlight reels. Potential is already maxed out as well. IMO he's basically a 2nd Rd pick type of dude - a typical college big-man that would be exposed in today's league.
Edey has skills and is limited … and maybe gets picked in the 1st by a better team as a back-up big. Boban (who I really like) has made a career because he works hard. Clingan, OTOH, is a rim protector AND gets tough blocks. Watching him a bit, he’s not twitchy athletic but he looks like an effective center in today’s NBA. A guy who can hedge and get back. He has work to do, but I won’t be surprised to see him gone prior to the Warriors pick. At 7’2 and his level of mobility he’s an actual shot blocker — not an athletic big who SHOULD be a shot blocker! He’s got value. [With that said, I want forwards drafted with both lottery picks. Sarr as PF/C, Risacher, Williams ….]
I assume that our pick will be a keeper. Filling a need at forward. While GS's pick could be moved later in a trade along with a Vet. So BPA should be considered. I do wonder though if we landed in the top 3, how much value that pick plus GS's pick is worth if combined with one of our "vets". (Brogdon, Ant, Grant, Thybulle) A team like Orlando who has cap space this summer could take on an unbalanced trade. Although they probably will just try to land a free agent and keep all their players. But if they crash and burn in the playoffs......would getting a guard like Topic, plus Grant be enough for Franz? I am sure we would all prefer Banchero in that scenario, but even if we added GS's pick and another future #1 they would be stupid to move him. Regardless, if we land in the top 3 there could be a few suitors for the pick.
Some years, yes. I think he has done a cost/benefit analysis this year and decided it wasn't worth it. Also, he just can't hold Wemby back.
I'd almost be tempted to take the guy with the most upside in a draft where every guy has so many question marks. If he was available for our GS pick would definitely think about it, even though he is another PG. https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/a-look-at-ignite-guard-dink-pate-2024-nba-draft
We need to find stars. If you're OKC you can draft for fit because you've already accumulated stars. If you're the Blazers, you need to find stars. That's why I take Salaun with our second pick.
I think Spurs can beat Nuggets and Pistons. Their last two games. If that happens and Blazers lose the rest, they can sneak into the 4 spot.
Wemby needs rest. Heckuva rookie season. I'm glad he punched Britney Spears, she's out of control and may have been carrying a knife.
I don't think he rests. He has all off-season. Players going to the playoffs are resting which is why I think they can beat the Nuggets. Hopefully OKC rests its guys too.
