2012 Mock Draft (Blazers): Pick #8

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Ed O, Jun 19, 2012.

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Who would the Blazers take at number 8?

Poll closed Jun 21, 2012.
  1. John Henson

    7.1%
  2. Jeremy Lamb

    7.1%
  3. Kendall Marshall

    9.5%
  4. Austin Rivers

    23.8%
  5. Jared Sullinger

    4.8%
  6. Dion Waiters

    42.9%
  7. Other (Explain below)

    4.8%
  1. Ed O

    Ed O Administrator Staff Member Administrator

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    The thinking here is to decide who the Blazers would pick at the currently-polled spot. Pick based on the current roster, even if it's unrealistic that the team could move up without making changes. If the guy you'd prefer isn't listed, vote for "other" and comment on who you'd pick. Ideally I'll change the options, although I don't anticipate too many "others" winning.

    I plan on having each pick up for a day or two. Ideally, we'll end up with the community's "top 11" list, in order of preference, just in time for the draft on June 28.

    Previous picks:

    1: Anthony Davis
    2: Thomas Robinson
    3: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
    4. Andre Drummond
    5. Bradley Beal
    6. Damian Lillard
    7. Harrison Barnes
     
  2. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    I still think he blows up in the pros, so I picked Lamb
     
  3. Ed O

    Ed O Administrator Staff Member Administrator

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    It takes a minute to type them in, but it posts the thread in the mean time. Choices are in there now. :)

    Ed O.
     
  4. Reep

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    I like several guys here, but voted Soup Guy because I like his defense and his ability to get into the paint. I wouldn't mind Henson, Lamb or Rivers though. It it wasn't for Lamb's casual approach to things, he would be my pick. He does really have a good sense of where to move on the court and has a very nice shot.

    BTW, I beat MM for the first vote.
     
  5. Reep

    Reep Well-Known Member

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    Seems like Lamb will either make everyone regret not taking him earlier, or he will end up taking the Beasley route through the NBA.
     
  6. Sedatedfork

    Sedatedfork Rip City Rhapsody

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    I voted Austin Rivers. I bet you can probably get him later, but I just have a feeling that he could be something special and a guy who could grow into a closer role.
     
  7. BrianFromWA

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    I value Terrence Ross over all of these guys, with the possible exception of Henson. For whatever reason, I don't want anything to do with Waiters and even less with Lamb. If they go somewhere else and become the second coming of Wade, then God Bless 'Em.

    This is really early for Ross, though...maybe Henson for value. But this is definitely getting into no-man's land.
     
  8. Ed O

    Ed O Administrator Staff Member Administrator

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    I think I would be in the "Anyone but Rivers!" camp at this point. :)

    I went with Waiters because I like what I've been reading about him.

    Ed O.
     
  9. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Give me Perry Jones, because he's probably got the most "upside" of anyone left at this point. Boom or Bust.
     
  10. Blaze01

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    A choice b\t Rivers or Waiters for me....

    I went with Rivers, love that want to take that last shot instinct and the ability to take it...but I would not be dissapointed with Waiters either....
     
  11. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I still have a good feeling about Soup Jugg ... er ... Waiters.
     
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    Wow, Rivers coming out of nowhere
     
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    Commit to it. It feels so good
     
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    Gotta be Sullinger. He has the most upside of those choices.
     
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    Is this sarcasm? The meds have done a number on my sarcasm meter
     
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    but his "backside" is limiting the upside
     
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    Gotta go Waiters here. I am not a big fan of Rivers' game... to me, his ceiling looks like Jamal Crawford, at best maybe Kevin Martin with less range... streaky shooter, good ball handler, but not as good a passer as Crawford. In the several games I saw Duke play this year, I felt like Rivers is a little bit of a black hole.

    As far as Waiters, while I didn't see much Syracuse this year, I like Waiters' physical style; he's almost a power guard- a little like Bonzi Wells (although I think DW will be better). I like that he doesn't shy away from contact and finishes strong. DW is a better passer than Rivers, as well; his assist numbers speak to that.

    The topper for me is that Waiters is a much more aggressive defender, having led all SG in stealsp40PA. Really the biggest knocks on him are conditioning and an only average handle, from what I have found.
     
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    Where's the Henson love? Why does everybody only care about offense? But if you really do care about offense, then Sullinger is a no-brainer (mismatched legs and bad back and all) because, y'know, he actually scores. Austin Rivers should actually go undrafted.
     
  19. BrianFromWA

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    Is it bad that your lead guard's "biggest knocks" are handles and conditioning, and that he doesn't have a long-range game?

    Jimmy Rollins: "It ain't good!"
     
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    Depends on if you are a fan of Raymond Felton, I guess?
     

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