I got invited to an event this week by the Blazers where I will have the chance to ask Mike Schmitz a question or two. I have no idea what to ask. Suggestions?
tell us about the deni we haven't seen yet that you think is still in there. (schmitz is deni-pilled)
What is the first and second skill he looks for most in a prospect? And do you think we have a legitimate #1 option?
Which approach do you have regarding the 11th pick, best player available or need? Is it easier to draft a big project like Essengue/Demin in that range?
I think a sociably acceptable open ended question that could get him talking about things that you and the rest of us are curious about would be, "Who do you like in this year's draft?" Maybe he'd ask you if you mean in general or for our team and I would want to know for us but maybe you just want to see a genius cook so maybe you say, in general. It's just a simple question that will get answered differently than if it was asked in front of a camera or mic. I also think he would give a great answer to it, even if he's keeping his cards close to his chest. His buddy Givony answers this question in a number of ways every week on ESPN and espn.com but you'd get to hear it from a very similar mind who is attached/employed to/by our team, not a dude talking about everything for the world wide leader.
What is it about guys sliding to the second round, then becoming good/great players? How did so many experts miss on those guys?
I wouldn't ask a direct Blazers upcoming draft question as he either can't answer or would have to give generic GM speak.
I would ask what is one attribute the media/fans most often overvalue with draft prospects? Also attribute most underrated.
