Because they can't split an odd number evenly. They have PHX (Houston) as the #9 spot and Portland as #10... therefore the #9 spot gets the 'remainder'
I think whether Portland picks before Phoenix or after them, if neither team jumps into the top four, is decided on the day of the lottery.
you can watch it on YouTube. When the actual lottery is conducted the first pick is picked first and then 2,3,4 picks after that. I agree with the NBA that it is much more exciting to reveal the 1-14 picks starting from the 14th moving up to the first pick. so I would not change how they are doing it.
Not saying Ace will be a similar level player but interesting nonetheless... Ace Bailey (18.9 Draft Age) vs Jayson Tatum (19.3 Draft Age) vs Top 50 Teams Ace Bailey (17 Games) PRPG: 4.8 (Bart Torvik's points over replacement stat) BPM: 6.8 BPM (5.6 OBPM / 0.8 DBPM) USG: 26.9% EFG: 51.3% TS: 54.1% OR: 7.0% DR: 17.3% AST: 9.0% TO: 12.4% BLK: 4.3% STL: 1.7% FTR: 22.3% 2P: 50.6% (91-180) 3P: 35.3% (30-85) DUNKS: 11-13 Jayson Tatum (19 Games) PRPG: 4.7 BPM: 5.8 (4.1 OBPM / 1.8 DBPM) USG: 26.0% EFG: 52.0% TS: 57.9% OR: 3.9% DR: 18.7% AST: 12.0% TO: 18.7% BLK: 1.6% STL: 1.7% FTR: 37.7% 2P: 50.9% (85-167) 3P: 36.2% (29-80) DUNKS: 14-15
If the Blazers end up in the top 4 (but not at #1, Flagg is by the far the best investment in terms of balancing reward vs. risk), Ace Bailey has to be under strong consideration. His standard deviation in outcomes is probably double or triple that of Flagg, but there is no bigger upside in this draft. His shooting and self-creation potential (he is definitely not a playmaker for others at this juncture) at his size is truly incredible. And while he's not a crazy athlete, I don't think he needs to be. If you trust your development system and you are okay with him from a personality/motivation standpoint, he's probably a swing you have to make.
I agree with what you say about Ace. But isn't he also a crazy athlete to go along with his skill set? He sure looks explosive.
I think he might be explosive in the way Durant is explosive. I won't be surprised if the testing numbers are only so-so, but his length and solid first step will allow him to play more explosively. I don't know if that makes sense, and who knows? Maybe his numbers will wow everyone.
He's short for a big, and can't shoot the 3, but M-B seems intriguing especially with the Blazers culture. What do you think of Collin Murray-Boyles?
This. No one that I've seen in this draft is capable of doing what he can offensively. He makes essentially undefendable shots look routine, and, when he's on, he's practically impossible to stop. If he's coachable and you have good developers in your organization, take him and let it bake. Low floor but his ceiling is practically out of the building. I keep thinking Darius Miles.
Miles is probably a good comp for Bailey. Low probability of major success, but can be playable if he keeps his head on straight.
Kind of a weird prospect - he’s really a 6’7” Center that will have to adjust. I see a learning curve that’ll mirror Jarace Walker: slow and will take time. If you go this route I’d rather take a shot at Derik Queen
Miles Byrd is a 6'7" guard. His shot is not flawed, but it's not good either. I saw a bunch of video on him and then watched UNC make him disappear in the tourney. I did like watching his highlights. I would rather have Nique Clifford of the two.
More athletic IMO. Higher upside IMO. Plays the SF position and wouldn't make us have to give up on Scoot (which is what Flagg does IMO). And I think Ace is every bit as good as Flagg.
