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my 2c: pick someone at 34 and give them a 2-way deal, trade 40 into the future for when we need young players and/or trade assets.
 
The new Swanigan? (Also: we picked CJ after his team upset Duke, so...)

I also like: Adem Bona, Coleman Hawkins, Enrique Freeman

enrique seems like this year's toumani camara:

played well at portsmouth invitational, which got him a g-league elite camp invite. played well there, which got him an nba combine invite. played well there.

then camara got drafted. got traded, then he started 49 games. what a story!
 
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Trade all 2nd rounders for a better future pick if possible. If not then trade them for a decent backup Center.
 
Fun factoid. This franchise has only had drafted ONE player in the 2nd round, in the past 20 years, that has ended up not playing regular season game for them (aside from those traded on draft night).

Jon Diebler in 2011. This team loves its 2nd rounders.
 
I have a feeling Ryan Dunn could be a second rounder that will be available at #40. I was anti-Dunn for most of the season seeing him so high. Now that things have settled on him, I’d love to have him spend a year in the GL and see how his 3 improves. Almost 6’8 in shoes and a 7’1.5 wingspan. Dunn with even Thybulle’s current stroke and more disciplined defense would be crazy valuable.
 
I like playmaker, Euro PGs in the 2nd round (or at least at 20+) so Nunez looks like a good one in the 30s. Alex Karaban seems like a Heat player. Dunn probably goes 1st round otherwise get him. And then a couple role player shooters in shorter, but thick P.J. Hall (PF/C) and the wing, Scheierman.
 
I would be surprised if we used both our 2nd's. I like Bona, AJ Johnson, Djurisic, Karaban, Dadiet, Klintman, Scheierman, Clifford. Some combo of these would work for me. Half of these guys probably rise into the first round by the time workouts are over.
 
Fun factoid. This franchise has only had drafted ONE player in the 2nd round, in the past 20 years, that has ended up not playing regular season game for them (aside from those traded on draft night).

Jon Diebler in 2011. This team loves its 2nd rounders.
I remember him! He was drafted PURELY for three point shooting. He couldn't do ANYTHING else. He played in Spain, as I recall.

Another blown pick (that was obvious at the time) was that Spanish guy with tiny arms who looked good in some U-19 competition but was clearly unsuited to the NBA. I refuse even to remember his name - I'm pretty sure he was drafted never intending to bring him over.
 
Fun factoid. This franchise has only had drafted ONE player in the 2nd round, in the past 20 years, that has ended up not playing regular season game for them (aside from those traded on draft night).
Almost brought up that guy sinanovic but he’s outside the window!
 
2nd rounders are hard to predict because it is all dependent on how the board shakes out up to that point. I thought Rupert could’ve gone as high as the early 20’s, and we clearly benefited from teams thinking he’s too un-athletic or he would never develop his shot.

I don’t think Schmitz will prioritize position. He will pick BPA, it might end up being someone who we thought would go in the 20’s like Rupert was.
 
Is there anyone named Nikola?
 
Shout out to Jalen Bridges - seems super versatile, a real glue guy:



Absolutely would love if they took him in the second round...(along with Shead or Newton). 6'7" w/o shoes. Excellent defender on 1-3. Shooting splits are 46, 41 and 82%. Very high character, also. He is as 3&D as it gets. Get him!
 
Either of these 2 in the second. Both winners, very good defenders, team captains, floor generals, good shooters and have some dawg in them. I've been promoting both on here for quite a while.



 
Anton Watson would be nice
Shout out to Jalen Bridges - seems super versatile, a real glue guy:



If you aren’t going to supply us with measurements or times I got nothing to back up my final decision.

Do you have access to at least some cone agility drills?
 
I think I would keep looking for high upside in the second round also. Not a role player. Looking for a Jokic or Green. Have no idea who those might be.
 
I think I would keep looking for high upside in the second round also. Not a role player. Looking for a Jokic or Green. Have no idea who those might be.
AJ Johnson or Pacome Dadiet have a chance... inherently, the chance is small.
 
Here is a guy that looks interesting for me. Projedted late second round.
Izan Almansa
G League Ignite, Spain
Accomplished international big who projects as a versatile offensive hub and prolific rebounder.

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SHADES OF
Kevin Love
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    Feel for the Game
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    Rebounding
PLUSES
  • Strong elbow and post playmaker with the ability to handle double-teams and locate shooters and cutters. His NBA team could use him in dribble handoffs since he can also dribble to the basket or turn his back into post-ups.

  • Beautiful post scorer who moves with purpose. He loves using spin moves straight into hook shots, and it works no matter the angle or the defensive contest. Sometimes, he’ll even do it with his left hand.

  • Fundamental screener and eager roller with amazing hands. Though he’s capable of dunking over defenders, he primarily finishes through length and contact using his soft touch. He’s patient and uses head and ball fakes to let defenders fly by when needed.

  • A potential short-roll menace if paired with the right point guard. He’s a strong dribbler and passer, and he also has a push floater that could punish defenses that leave him open. If his shot develops, his open-floor ballhandling would open up his game even more.

  • Elite rebounder on both ends with a nose for the ball. He’s like a magnet.

  • High-effort defender with the ability to play in different schemes. He’s nimble enough to switch or blitz.
MINUSES
  • Subpar free throw shooter and stiff from 3. At this stage, his shooting development is purely hypothetical. But how could someone with his soft touch not end up learning how to shoot 3s?

  • As a drop-coverage big man on defense, he’s more of a positional defender than an imposing shot blocker. And on the perimeter, he’s solid but not a stopper. He still gets roasted by some quicker players.

  • Gets overpowered by stronger players on post-ups, which raises concerns about his ability to play center.
 
AJ Johnson or Pacome Dadiet have a chance... inherently, the chance is small.
Good catch. I had not checked out Dadiet until now but he looks like the kind of guy Portland would take.
"A French wing with good size, Dadiet is extremely skilled and has a strong frame that he is still growing into. He has a good natural feel for the game and is seemingly just scratching the surface of his potential on both ends.

While he’s still learning to create for himself at a high level, he is a proven shot-maker. As an off-ball threat, he can knock down shots from all over, but he needs to be more assertive as a scorer to really reach his ceiling. He’s also a smart cutter and has a good sense of understanding how to score. He’s also a reliable free throw shooter, which is another reason it’s easy to buy into his shot translating.

Dadiet also boasts defensive upside and is only getting better. He has no problem playing physically and is a super tough prospect. He uses his length and strength to be disruptive on that end. He needs to learn to be more disciplined defensively, but that should come with time."
 
I think the Blazers trade one of the 2nd round picks either for a future 2nd OR maybe to move up / part of a package that might include a Williams or Brogs
 
Good catch. I had not checked out Dadiet until now but he looks like the kind of guy Portland would take.
"A French wing with good size, Dadiet is extremely skilled and has a strong frame that he is still growing into. He has a good natural feel for the game and is seemingly just scratching the surface of his potential on both ends.

While he’s still learning to create for himself at a high level, he is a proven shot-maker. As an off-ball threat, he can knock down shots from all over, but he needs to be more assertive as a scorer to really reach his ceiling. He’s also a smart cutter and has a good sense of understanding how to score. He’s also a reliable free throw shooter, which is another reason it’s easy to buy into his shot translating.

Dadiet also boasts defensive upside and is only getting better. He has no problem playing physically and is a super tough prospect. He uses his length and strength to be disruptive on that end. He needs to learn to be more disciplined defensively, but that should come with time."

We need to end up with at least one of the French prospects.
 
I think the Blazers trade one of the 2nd round picks either for a future 2nd OR maybe to move up / part of a package that might include a Williams or Brogs
I could also see, if for some reason, Chomche fell to #34, we could draft him and give him 2-way contracts his entire first year and then give him a three year rookie year after that. Then draft the good role player with #40.
 

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