According to this... http://www.thehoopsreport.com/article.aspx?id=283 it may happen. What do you think?
Well, there's no doubt in my mind that Brandon endorsed him. Brandon has carried a lot of weight since joining the Blazers, so, I wouldn't be surprised if Brockman lands in Portland. I like him. Hansboro or Brockman as a backup PF?
I'm all for adding hustle guys who rebound with a late second round pick, he might end up being a stiff in the NBA, but I'll bet you can throw him out on the court for at least five to ten minutes per game in certain situations and have him not embarrass you, I'd consider that $400,000 well spent if we pick him up in the late second round where we've got lots of picks.
After thinking about it, Jeff Pendergraph and DeMarre Carroll would be better options for 2nd rounders
Totally agree. I've already made my "bold" prediction in another thread when I said the Blazers lone pickup in this year's draft would be Jeff Pendergraph at 32.
His name ranks second on my list of "names-of-people-that-sound-like-they-could-fuck-shit-up". First is Vin Diesel.
Jeff Pendergraph > John Brockman. He did put up very solid numbers in the Pac-10, 15 ppg 12 rpg, but the guy is 6'8" with short arms and average athletic ability. If we get rid of Roy's best friend, Travis Outlaw, maybe snagging this guy in the second round would soften that blow. Who knows, maybe John can develop into a Najera type of player.
Brockman would make a good summer league, or training camp invitee. He's just not big enough to make an impact like a rotation player at the NBA level, although he works hard. He'd be worth using a late second-round pick on though.
Did Brockman get measured? I would assume, like other posters in this thread, that he's too small/stumpy to make a big difference. Good college player who would be a good prospect if he were 2 or 3 inches taller. As he is? Meh. I doubt he'll be worth a roster spot. Ed O.
I don't know anything about him, but he sure looks like a bruiser. I'd have no problem with Portland taking him in the second round.
So not only is he short, but he has a short wingspan? If we are the team, then this is a "Make Brandon Happy" move.
You really think so? I doubt that Brandon Roy cares whether the Blazers draft a UW player or not. What he wants are better players around him so the team can win a championship. Even if the Blazers trade Outlaw, he and Roy will continue to be friends and hang out in the summers. I just don't think that getting a guy that Brandon can be friends with is that big of a priority for the Blazers.
Yep, that's what I believe. Brandon didn't want his shoot first ask questions later buddy Travis traded. I think Brndon likes people he is comfortable with. Drafting a 6'7" PF with a 6'7" wing span is dumb.
I cannot stand Brockman. He is one donut away from a triple-bypass surgery. Brandon likes him because he's a Husky. Not because he's a talent. -Pop
I am not exactly a fan of Huskie players, but if you have seen him play you know he fits a certain role we need. He is a bruiser without being a stiff. A very good second round pick to sit on the end of the bench and wait for the coach to call his name and say "get in there and take a nice "clean" hard foul on Kobe". He is a tough kid.
