Matisse Thybulle is a worse shooter than Aminu and Harkless. Are you sure thats what you want? Clarke was my favorite player last year in college but he measured out really badly at the combine. Shorter than they thought with t-Rex arms.
I can assure you he will probably be the most offensively challenged player drafted in the first round (if he is taken in the first round, that is). 41% shooter this year and 30% from 3 on the season. Flat out didn’t score at all in the half court. I’d be curious to find out what % of his field goals came in transition/pts off turnovers. My guess is well over half. Incredible defender though. Very smart with good instincts.
Honestly, it's tough for me to get interested in the draft this year. Odds are no one will be available that can actually contribute - and even if there was Olshey would ignore them in favor of some "project." Have I mentioned that I hate that label?
Yeah I'm with you, even the really hyped top end talent of the draft doesn't really blow me away, I think this is a weak class, I'm sure 2-3 guys will end up being good who we really haven't heard a ton about, but who knows. I'm not certainly not over the top about the Draft, I'm looking forward to FA and Trades but I think this will be a pretty boring summer for the Blazers, as I think Neil will basically just bank on "Nurkic" coming back and that being what they needed.
It might... I doubt NO will do anything drastic and have the WCF's as proof to just stick to it. The other problem is they are going to really struggle to afford a lot of the role players that helped get them there, and with the money, they have their role players will probably be all downgrades. In terms of trades, I'd like to dream they'll make a big trade, but that is super unlikely.
Does his 6'7 height bother you for the PF position? I trust your takes on the draft more than most on here. He does use his body well, has nice footwork and can put up a hook shot from both hands, so he has that going for him. I wonder how his game will translate to the NBA?
I would Trade the 1st and Turner to a team for a 2nd and anything with a pulse but as for the draft if they keep the pick -- If someone does not fall to them i would consider taking King from Oregon -- he reminds me of Hark only i think he could become a shooter
Fuck Love and the pick. It needs to be attached to Turner to get his ass out of here. Probably take 2 picks though. Another rookie is not the answer to getting back to the WCF or past them.
Physically, his movement on the perimeter defensively is the most worrying thing for me. He can get into a stance and is underrated from a stand still, but struggles on closeouts / when he has to cover a large area and change direction. His height and reach are similar to Draymond Green despite not being as long (short neck). Some people are super high on him (like top 5 on their big board high), but I see him more as a high end role player strictly due to his strength, high IQ and probable shooting. I think he also should be pretty switchable on D in time. Very high IQ screener and rim protector. Great at meeting people early with his chest and staying vertical (think Aaron Baynes here). Makes a real impact despite length issue. Touch and post game should be useful vs switching schemes as well. Great at reading help and making the appropriate pass. He's not your traditional NBA athlete and will have to change his game, but if our goal is beat the Warriors his skill set and IQ fits our needs.
I saw this on another site and it seems realistic. Turner + 25 for E'Twan Moore Moore can play and is a decent shooter, and has played SF for NO. This is assuming Davis is traded. Saves us 10 million this year.
There's real value to be had at #25. E'twaun is fine, but I'd rather keep the pick and give Anfernee a shot if we aren't able upgrade on what Curry gave us through trade/FA. The savings on Turner isn't doing much for us either.