We got the #3 pick. Discuss the possibilities.

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Strenuus, May 16, 2023.

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What are you hoping for with this pick?

  1. Draft Scoot and keep him

    27.6%
  2. Draft Miller and keep him

    28.6%
  3. Draft someone else at 3 and keep him (please specify)

    3.1%
  4. Trade down, but still draft in the lottery

    10.2%
  5. Trade the pick for a starting forward

    30.6%
  1. TBpup

    TBpup Writing Team

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    There is a lot of ridiculous stuff out there but two of the worst have been PG or KP for #3+. Those 'journalists' should have their privileges removed.
     
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  2. Tince

    Tince Well-Known Member

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    Instant Poll - What's more ridiculous:
    1. The person writing the report
    2. The people who believe the report
     
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    3. The people who act like they know the report is wrong.
     
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    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

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    I am not sure what is worst, the journalist who writes it for clicks, or the fans who get worked up over it and start bashing the GM for something that never happened.
     
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  5. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Ya, not so much
     
  6. Tince

    Tince Well-Known Member

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    If anyone knows a report is right or wrong (outside of Sharpe growing 5" in 2 months), they are full of it.

    Probably smart to go with the odds and assume most reports are wrong.
     
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    Seriously question: Was your source wrong about the last rumor you got or did Minnesota back out?
     
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  8. Ripcity4life77

    Ripcity4life77 Well-Known Member

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    All this talk of Scoot going 2 and maybe the Pels trying to trade for #2 I thought what if the deal turned into a 3 team deal with the Blazers -- Who turns it down first ?


    Charlotte Gets : Ant , pick 3 ( Miller ) , Knox , Keon and a Future 1st from the Pels 24' ( Top 5/8 Protected )
    New Orleans Gets : Gordan Haywood , Little and Pick 2 ( Scoot )
    Portland Gets : Ingram , Willy H and Herb Jones plus Picks 14 ( Pels ) and 29 ( Hornets ) and pick 34 ( Hornets )

    This is not a perfect trade cause the more I looked at it seems like the Blazers could use a tad more like a future 1st even if it has heavy protection and maybe another player but I think this trade works for all but I will admit Charlotte comes out of this smelling like roses so they might have to give up another piece but still I think this could work for all parties.

    BTW I am bored AF right now so needed something to do and this kind of thing is fun even if unrealistic and such -- LOL
     
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  9. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    If anything we backed out.
     
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  10. Tince

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    You would hope...
     
  11. BoBoBREWSKI

    BoBoBREWSKI BURP!

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    I really hope Stephan A Smith is not a part of the draft show tonight. But I'm sure he is. UGH!!!
     
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    MM did say the Wolves made the initial call. It very likely didn't even get far enough for Portland to 'back out'
     
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    I’m good with Amen, especially once we inevitably trade Dame. Ant/Sharpe/Amen with Amen at Point-Forward might work nicely. Still need bigs though.
     
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  14. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    3. Your goofy face
     
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    That's obvious... I was trying to give a choice between two options that were a little more difficult!
     
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    Mostly we criticized Chauncey’s coaching, today we see how good Cronin is…. Can’t wait
     
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    Trade #3, Ant and Nurk for Ben Simmons.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Well, I don't think the people write the reports are ridiculous...... they're getting clicks, which is the whole point. They're doing their jobs and we're the ones who are giving them attention.

    So option 2 is the most ridiculous.... however I'm not sure how many people fully believe these reports. We talk about them because there's nothing else to do.

    Which brings us to option 3....
     
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    I think one thing and not sure I have seen this brought up at least recently is even if we do draft at 3 be it Scoot , Miller or whoever the pick is could still be traded before end of the night I believe. I do think the Blazers have some standing offers for who is there but very good chance they will need a little more time to work out any trade. I think some believe once we pick at 3 then Dame will be like screw the Blazers and demand a trade and all is lost or whatever. It's not it's just the beginning of a process that will prolly not play out fully til mid July or maybe later. I do not care if your pro Scoot , Miller or Trade I would not get to high or low on that pick until later on down the line or at least until Dame asks out cause that would mean the Blazers have made there choice. This drama will play out of over many days not one night so try not to get too up or too down but it's tough cause right now I am wired and hard not to worry but - Go Blazers and let's see what happens.
     
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    I had to pour a drink
     
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