2012 Mock Draft (Blazers): Pick #8

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Ed O, Jun 19, 2012.

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Who would the Blazers take at number 8?

Poll closed Jun 21, 2012.
  1. John Henson

    7.1%
  2. Jeremy Lamb

    7.1%
  3. Kendall Marshall

    9.5%
  4. Austin Rivers

    23.8%
  5. Jared Sullinger

    4.8%
  6. Dion Waiters

    42.9%
  7. Other (Explain below)

    4.8%
  1. Sedatedfork

    Sedatedfork Rip City Rhapsody

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    I think after losing Roy and watching Jamal Crawford try to fill in for Roy, the offensive woes are just front and center. The Blazers have no PG or anyone worthy of being a primary ball handler. Oh yeah they also don't have a coach!
     
  2. RayDavies

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    hmmm... no long range game, huh?

    AR 36.5 from college 3
    DW 36.3 from college 3

    :tsktsk:
     
  3. BrianFromWA

    BrianFromWA Editor in Chief Staff Member Editor in Chief

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    Yeah, no long range game.

    http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/51344/dion-waiters

    He made one a game at 36.3%. He made .8 a game last year at 32.9% But don't believe me...here's DraftExpress.
    Dikembe back atcha.
     
  4. RayDavies

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    Numbers don't lie. The matching percentages are what I believe, not the difference between 1.1 PG made by Waiters vs 1.7 by Rivers. Gimme a break, you get another Mutombo 'til ya stop bringing the weak stuff.

    Next you are going to try and tell me that Mr.33% (Beal) is the next Ray Allen...
     
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    If you've read anything of mine, you know I'm down on Beal--with that as one of the main reasons. But I did notice he shot quite well in the tourney.

    Terrence Ross, however, shoots 5.5 a game and at 37% as one of the only perimeter shooters on the UW team. That's a long-range game.

    If numbers don't lie, how are you going to say that Waiters has a "long range game"? What would be your definition of a long-range game?
     

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