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What do the Blazers do on draft night?

  1. Make and keep the pick.

    21 vote(s)
    38.9%

  2. Trade out of the draft altogether.

    13 vote(s)
    24.1%

  3. Trade up to get a higher pick.

    6 vote(s)
    11.1%

  4. Trade down to get a lower pick.

    8 vote(s)
    14.8%

  5. Other.

    6 vote(s)
    11.1%
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  1. Wizard Mentor

    Wizard Mentor Wizard Mentor

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    Trading the Pick down to 24-19.
     
    Wizard Mentor, Jun 18, 2019
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    BrianFromWA Editor in Chief Staff Member Editor in Chief

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    Zag when everyone Zigs. Trade 25 and our unprotected 1st in the Outstanding and Amazing and Unprecedented 2003-wannabe 2021 draft for the #5 pick in a "3 person" draft.
     
    BrianFromWA, Jun 19, 2019
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    Draft a rookie version of Rodney Hood whoever that is ..2 way player....
     
    riverman, Jun 19, 2019
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    They will go with the best defender in the draft! Thybulle
     
    Hoopguru, Jun 19, 2019
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    Cause that's what the Blazers do
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 19, 2019
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    not normally except maybe Collins, but hoping this year is different and instead of bpa go for the guy that commands respect on the D side of the ball.
     
    Hoopguru, Jun 19, 2019
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    I couldn't agree more
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 19, 2019
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    Meh. He only works if you think he will be an actual 3-and-D guy. If he is just another good-motor-can't-shoot guy, then even in this draft we have a chance to do better.
     
    oldmangrouch, Jun 19, 2019
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    I don't think it this guy I believe it will shooter just last year he going out to find shooters. Maybe loosing Curry and Hood it will a shooter it has Windler writing all over it.
     
    James lamphear, Jun 19, 2019
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    maybe. I remember Gary Payton couldn't shoot a lick when he entered the pros but after couple years and he improve big time.
     
    Hoopguru, Jun 19, 2019
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    oldmangrouch persona non grata

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    The same could be said about Jason Kidd. Not to be contrarian, but we are talking a different style of play and a much different level of talent.
     
    oldmangrouch, Jun 19, 2019
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    Keep to trade now at 21 vs. 33 .
     
    Wizard Mentor, Jun 19, 2019
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    I predict that we will buy a 2nd rounder to get Jaylen Hoard. And I would love this move.
     
    SwissBlazer, Jun 19, 2019
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    Obviously, there was an element of luck involved - but it seems the Blazers got it right by keeping the pick. I'm going to give Olshey the benefit of the doubt that he anticipated it was going to be a weird night and that some very respectable talent would be available in the mid 20s. :cheers:
     
    oldmangrouch, Jun 21, 2019
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    Looks like we got your man at a very cheap cost as we have signed him to a 2 way contract.
     
    CupWizier, Jun 21, 2019
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    Kwahi Leonard wasn't a good 3 point shooter coming out of college (25% at the college line), but has developed into a very good one and clutch as well.
     
    CupWizier, Jun 21, 2019
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    Yes i am very happy about this outcome. Like VERY happy.
     
    SwissBlazer, Jun 21, 2019
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    Hoard's future in Portland will depend on his defense. I know his shooting percentage is low from 3, but he has a good looking shot. Stotts and his staff have been very good at making poor shooters become decent and decent shooters become good. With a little coaching and a ton of shots with the assistants, he'll be a good shooter. He can create off the dribble and is a good passer.
    I think the FO is hoping he can become Harkless/Aminu on defense with more diversity on offense. Even coming close to that would be a success for a non-drafted FA.
     
    cheesehoff, Jun 21, 2019
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    I bet the Blazers will keep the pick and draft Nassir Little.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Jun 21, 2019
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