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.
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.
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.
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.
maybe. I remember Gary Payton couldn't shoot a lick when he entered the pros but after couple years and he improve big time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
