Who do you want at 25?

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  1. SlyPokerDog

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    There was some dude at Duke who was pretty good.
     
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    I know you said he hasn't shown anything but that's why I'd take a chance on a guy like Bazley. If both him and Simons pop in a couple years we'd be set up for the next decade considering our bigs are still pretty young.

    I'd rather take a chance like that and not have it work out then take someone who could play sooner but has a low ceiling.
     
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    Lol, yeah, maybe we could trade Meyers for him. Meyers is taller, hits the three better and is much better at flexing.
     
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    I'm not seriously proposing we consider this, but do enjoy academic discussions.

    I wonder if there is anything Portland could offer NO that they would want, that would also keep AD home. I like Zion's skill set, but am way less than 100% sure he will be able to stay healthy in the NBA unless he can shed a lot of weight. Having said that, I wonder if there is some package of Dame + pick + _____ that would actually work for NO.

    Just to be clear, I do not want to rebuild right now. But,

    Simons 19
    Trent Jr. 20
    Zion
    Skal 23
    Collins 21
    Nurk 24

    and the lottery picks you would get for a couple years, could generate an interesting team down the road.
     
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    We really don't know about his defense because no really have seen live. But offensive he might have the whole package. Score at 3 level he got pretty good handles and what seen he got good vision. As said before he my dark horse at this pick. I just watch another tape of him he even got finger roll at the hoop. Last time was George Gervin of the Spurs. Now there others ones I like at that slot.
     
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    Been saying this for years now. I want athletes. Big strong dudes who can sustain long minutes in the playoffs.

    I want someone who is long and physical, can run fast, defend, and dunk on fools. A tweener forward of sorts.

    I have no idea about this year's draft.

    Is there anyone who fits this description?
     
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    Oh shit!

    Now I remember him. There was an NY Times article I read about him before this season talking about how he's skipping school to intern at New Balance. Believe he's with Klutch.
     
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    Draft Express was a great place to get clued-in about prospects. Leave it to ESPN to fuck it all up
     
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    So is it BAP in the lottery but draft for position at 25?

    I'd go BAPP (best available player potential) at 25, regardless of position.

    Find another Simons.
     
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    I'm sure this suggestion has already been posted a billion times, but:
    Package it with Turner for anything!
     
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    I'm hoping we can trade for Cash Considerations, he's got lots of upside.
     
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    I read somewhere after our social media did some joke on cash considerations, Dame was not happy. Think it was related to Tim Quarterman.
     
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    Well I'm talking about a draft pick, not a specific person.
     
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    Brandon Johnson from UNC has about the nicest looking shot you’ll ever see. I think he’s got some other holes in his game but that’s what you get deep into first round. I also like Schofield from Tennessee. Again, considering where the pick is.
     
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    I think it's more detailed late in the draft. With this team, if you could find an upper classman who might file a needed role, then you take them. If not, then you take BPA with upside for the next generation, like Simons.
     
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    Luke Maye?
     
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    Never mind he's from Carolina.
     
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    This is literally Darius Bazley.

    Best part is he's a forward so not only is he another Simons potentially but it's also a need!

    Win-Win
     
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    Freeman and Holdahl seem to think the Blazers will be working overtime to trade the pick in a package with some salary
     

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