Grade The Pick: Anfernee Simons (24th Overall)

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What Grade Would You Give The 24th Pick (Anfernee Simons)

  1. A

    14 vote(s)
    20.6%

  2. A-

    5 vote(s)
    7.4%

  3. B+

    12 vote(s)
    17.6%

  4. B

    10 vote(s)
    14.7%

  5. B-

    7 vote(s)
    10.3%

  6. C+

    4 vote(s)
    5.9%

  7. C

    9 vote(s)
    13.2%

  8. C-

    1 vote(s)
    1.5%

  9. D

    4 vote(s)
    5.9%

  10. F

    2 vote(s)
    2.9%
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  1. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    And give your reasoning for it below.
     
    BonesJones, Jun 22, 2018
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    This pick has grown on me a lot. You could get a role player that could help (which are a dime and dozen and available elsewhere), or you could get a player that I actually believe has role player potential this year, but even if he doesn't, he has such high upside that it justifies the gamble. Drafting for need makes no sense with 3 young big men and two all-star level guards. All needs are depth-based, except for SF, as we should find a long-term starter there. But that guy isn't likely to have been available at 24. So taking the BPA based on upside makes a lot of sense.

    Grade: A-
     
    BonesJones, Jun 22, 2018
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    With that in mind, B. I think Okobo or Brunson are more likely to be useful players, but why not gamble on a borderline star at #24?
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jun 22, 2018
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    BPA: B+
     
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    A.

    Best player Available.

    2019 Lottery pick.
     
    dviss1, Jun 22, 2018
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I'm not aware of a better long term, high ceiling prospect available at 24 than Simons.

    So A.

    Can I have some more kool-aide please?

    Thank you.
     
    BBert, Jun 22, 2018
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    C+ because he won't help us in his 1-2 Seasons and Dame needs help NOW, but can be a really good Player in future
     
    Labinot41, Jun 22, 2018
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    A- only because I might have personally picked the French Damian Lillard over him. But Simons was my 1B to my 1A and I think POR knows more than I so I fully on-board.
     
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    French Dame?
     
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    Okobo.
     
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    C because we needed help last summer, and even more so now according to Neil Olshey. He doesn't fit Dame's window and he's small like every guard on this team. I'll root for him, of course, but it just feels like it won't matter for four years.
     
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    A+ Because now we can trade CJ and fill a position of need!!1!

    ;)
     
    BBert, Jun 22, 2018
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    If we trade CJ (not for a guard) then Patty or Turner will take his minutes. Only way Simons gets minutes this year is if we're hit with a massive rash of injuries.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jun 22, 2018
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    Damn even his movements and mannerisms are like Dame's.

    He's not nearly as quick and athletic tho.
     
    dviss1, Jun 22, 2018
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    I should have used the green font ;)
     
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    Pat is history...Bazz is history Baldwin is next at bat
     
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    I like French dames.
     
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    Who was really going to help bring this team to another level that was available there?

    We need to add those players in free agency or trade.
     
    BonesJones, Jun 22, 2018
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    I give the pick a solid A...for Stotts offense, this kid might just light it up off the bench...couple years under Dame's wing, he'll mature into a great player and get adjusted to the NBA game. Might have found a 6th man spark plug in him
     
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