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.
Lol, yeah, maybe we could trade Meyers for him. Meyers is taller, hits the three better and is much better at flexing.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
I'm sure this suggestion has already been posted a billion times, but: Package it with Turner for anything!
I read somewhere after our social media did some joke on cash considerations, Dame was not happy. Think it was related to Tim Quarterman.
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.
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.
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
Freeman and Holdahl seem to think the Blazers will be working overtime to trade the pick in a package with some salary