Groupthink 2023 Mock Draft: Pick #8

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Ed O, Jun 6, 2023.

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Who should Washington pick at #8?

Poll closed Jun 7, 2023.
  1. Anthony Black

    26.7%
  2. Gradey Dick

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    0.0%
  3. Keyonte George

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Jordan Hawkins

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Taylor Hendricks

    73.3%
  6. Derek Lively

    0 vote(s)
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  7. Nick Smith

    0 vote(s)
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  8. Other (comment below)

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  1. Ed O

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    (For the purposes of this exercise as we head to draft day, we assume no trades will be made/the draft order is set and we assume we're a fan of the selecting team.)

    Previous picks:
    1. Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio)
    2. Scoot Henderson (Charlotte)
    3. Brandon Miller (Portland)
    4. Amen Thompson (Houston)
    5. Cam Whitmore (Detroit)
    6. Ausar Thompson (Orlando)
    7. Jerace Walker (Indiana)
    Who do you think Washington should take?

    Tomorrow afternoon I'll set up another poll with the results factored in.
     
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    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

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    The top 7 is clear cut - not that huge of a value difference between 2 and 7.

    So this pick at #8 is clear different tier where the draft really starts.
     
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    I feel like Taylor Hendricks will be a better pro than at least 3 guys above him on our list
     
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    Three particular dudes, or just that it's likely that it will be the case?
     
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    If I was a betting man, I'd say he thinks he's going to be better than the Thompson twins and Brandon Miller (or possibly Jarace Walker).
     
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    I think he can be better than Miller, Walker, and at least one of the Thompson twins.

    His defensive instincts are insane. And at his size, he's got great feet. Don't think he'll ever be a go to scorer, but as far as impact, he's gonna be a matchup nightmare. And he's a full yr younger than Miller/Thompsons.
     
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