Event 2017 NBA draft thread - April 2017 edition

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Sinobas, Apr 2, 2017.

  1. JDC

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    Thing is, I don't think he's a good defender at all--isn't a presence on the interior and I don't think he's fluid enough to guard high level perimeter players--and looked like a guy that had trouble finish anything in traffic that wasn't a dunk (and even that wasn't always a guarantee). I don't know if he has small hands, bad ball control or what but he can put up some UGLY misses if he doesn't have clear sight of the rim.

    Also don't think he has the handle/feel/shooting versatility to be that dynamic offensively.

    To be fair, I'll be the first to admit that I have a bit of an irrational hate for him as a prospect (Josh Hart is my other guy in this category). I just don't think either are natural basketball players and are going to find it a lot harder to make their games work at the NBA level than most people think.

    People wanting to compare them to Draymond Green and Malcolm Brogdon doesn't help either...
     
  2. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    That was very impressive.
     
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    Semi would be a very good fit on this roster. Good find BJ.
     
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    If Semi is still around at #26, I definitely pick him up.
     
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    From that vid clip, I did not see his passing game. Maybe he is proficient but the plays that set him high or low post had no pass options. The defenders were probably 80 pounds lighter too. He would be a fan favorite (in Milwaukee)
     
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    He is as big as an oak tree and can make free throws. We need more huge Europeans.
     

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