Event 2017 NBA draft thread - March 2017 edition

I think of all the Duck players, Bell is the NBA guy with the highest upside...Brooks to me has a steeper curve but could become a Wes Mathews type.

 

Brooks is 6'7 225 lbs.

Evan Turner is 6'7 220 lbs.

Neither should be your point guard for long stretches.

They do have some similarities in their games.

 

I like Brooks but off if he has the footwork to be Wes.

 

I think he could play the point for short stretches if there's another competent ball handler on the court. That's really all you want from a SG. Remember how cringe-worthy Drexler was, head-down dribbling the ball up court? You want a big SG to have just enough PG skills to be able to attack the basket in a variety of ways.

That's a reasonable comparison, although I don't much like how Turner dominates the ball. Brooks seems more likely to keep it moving around. Regardless, the Evan Turner and Richard Jefferson comparisons underscore my point about just how underrated Brooks is. Those are not the comparison points of a mid-2nd rounder.

 

I'd love to get that dude. He looks like what we want out of Meyers. He has a nice lil handle too.

 

Another kid that probably won't come out, but add Mikal Bridges from Villanova to the list of guys that could be a nice long-term backcourt fit with Dame and CJ. A bit on the skinny side and not an agressive scorer right now, but a competitive/rangy defender who has potential to guard 1-3 and hit 3's plus being a functional passer/ballhandler.

I wouldn't mind taking him with our 1st if it falls in the 13-15 range and Neil doesn't love any of the bigs at that spot.

 

SI:

"Collins is another player who's exploded onto draft boards over the past few months. He's a 6'10" sophomore who has put Wake on his back all year. In the past two weeks he's had 25 and 11 vs. Louisville, 22 and 13 vs. Pitt, 31 and 15 at Duke, and 29 and 10 at Clemson. He's super efficient, and maybe the most skilled big man scorer in the draft"

 

My draft day dream is trading Allen Crabbe and idgaf how many of our first round picks for PG 13.

I'd love every second of being forcefed crow after crow by Natebishop.

 

Has anyone floated the idea of meeting up at a BWW on draft day to watch what is sure to be an action packed and exciting draft for Blazer fans?

I wonder if they will have an event at the arena like they have in past years.

 

I have, but people don't pay much attention unless "Bell", "Boucher", or "Brooks" is mentioned.

 

Might as well just trade that package to the Lakers and ask for nothing in return.

 

Wouldn't be so sure. I think ultimately he wants to win and if he spent a season of success here then perhaps he would be inclined to stay. Indianapolis weather isn't that different from ours right?

 

Too risky IMO.

 

If George does walk you really only lose the picks since in the long run you've frees cap room for Nurk.

 

Agreed. Butler on the other hand I go for.

 

So you have no more assets or flexibility to improve for the future.

I wouldn't go all in on a guy whod likely leave for the Lakers.

 

A more realistic option would be Khris Middleton.

His under contract for the next 3 years, at around $14M a year. Has been known as a good defender, is a 40% 3pt shooter, and is only 25. Gets 5 ast per 36 as well.

So why would Milwaukee trade him? Well, Malcolm Brogdon has had a stellar rookie year, and is a lot cheaper than Middleton. The Bucks might want to create room to start Brogdon at SG.

Creating capspace and getting picks would be a good idea for Milwaukee. They need a PG, and are near the cap line. Henson is also expendable with Maker showing promise, so we could take him on as an ideal backup C as well.

So heres an idea:
BKN Gets: Crabbe, Leonard
MIL Gets: Vonleh, Lin or late BKN pick, MEM 1st, CLE 1st,
POR Gets: Middleton, Henson

Milwaukee gets their starting PG in Lin, or they clear nearly $25M in salary.
BKN Gets 2 young players at good value.
We get our starting SF, and backup C, while keeping our top pick.

 

No more assets? You still have Chief, Harkless, and Davis contracts. Still have Dame, CJ, and Nurk...

 

I'm talking about assets to surround those three with more talent. Just because they're on good contracts doesn't mean they're an asset.

What exactly would you expect in return for Harmless and Aminu?