Event 2018 NBA Draft

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  1. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    He comes, he's cooked.
     
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    I saw a mock draft earlier where they had the Blazers taking him. Not sure how I feel about it. Doesn’t really fit the SF/PF combo guy it seems like they need next to Dame and CJ, but shooting never hurts.
     
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    What are you talking about? We don't need that guy.... We already have him. His name is Aminu
     
    dviss1, May 21, 2018
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    I’d like to have as many of those guys as possible isn’t that the trend in the NBA as many wings that can kind of do anything from the 2-4 position?
     
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    SI has us getting Musa. Yes it is a gamble but IMO the type of gamble you take at 24. Down side he needs a full year in the weight room. (maybe 2) But he is only 18 right now.

    Interesting they have Troy Brown going to Utah. 3 spots ahead. A different type of gamble.

    https://www.si.com/nba/2018/05/21/2...ns-deandre-ayton-luka-doncic-donte-divincenzo

    24. TRAIL BLAZERS: DZANAN MUSA, SF, KK CEDEVITA
    Height: 6'9" | Weight: 185 | Age: 18 | Last: 21
    Stats (all competitions): 12.4 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 47.6% FG


    Musa is expected to play at the NBA’s Global Camp in Treviso in early June, which will give him a major platform to stake a claim to first-round territory. He’s viewed as the second-best international prospect behind Luka Doncic, and is known as an intense competitor and streaky but talented scorer. Musa prefers to play with the ball in his hands and has some athletic shortcomings, which likely means he’ll have to adjust to a new role in order to succeed in the NBA, but his talent is certainly there, and coupled with his size on the wing and youth, he’ll become someone’s long-term investment. He needs to keep getting stronger and show he can involve others on a consistent basis. Portland is cap-strapped and could opt to keep him overseas another year.
     
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    51. Pelicans: Chimezie Metu, F/C, USC | Jr.

    Kind of surprised Metu has fallen this far. Blazers need to buy a 2nd pick
     
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    I wouldn't mind taking Musa at #24 if he fell that far. I really like the idea of trying to get 2 or 3 wings in the second half of round 1 and hoping at least one of them pops. The only negative would be that if he stays overseas then it wouldn't help our team get better next year.
     
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    He might not help next year even if he came. He could sit.
    I doubt he gets past SA though.

    What is the talk about Justin Jackson? Good size and athleticism for a sf. He is projected for 2nd round. Might be worth a look
     
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    Hypothetically if we could just swap Luka Doncic for CJ would he change the offense (for the better) with his style alone? Luka has a high bbiq and seems to be a great passer and also has a Ricky Rubio type of flow to his game. Not a bad thing. The more I watch him the more I think the stagnant one on one offense would open up to more of an up-tempo flow. Luka also has incredible range like Dame, so he's not someone a defense can sit back on.

    Don't sleep on this guy.

    Even Evan Turner complained about too many players standing and watching the guards go one on one. Too predictable.

    I'm not sure I can watch CJ dribble for 22 seconds and then shoot for another full season. I don't hate him though either. If we keep him he needs serious help.
     
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    I think it would. I'd trade CJ for him in a heartbeat
     
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    Would love this pick. Don't think he'll fall though.
     
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    I would do that trade--I think Doncic could become our Klay. I just wouldn't like CJ staying in the western conference.
     
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    Yes. And that’s one of the two prospects in this draft I would give up CJ for. Bamba is the other.
     
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    How hard will everyone laugh if Olshey drafts DiVincenzo
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Everyone outside of Portland? Uproariously.

    Blazer fans? There will be no laughter.
     
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    I’ll laugh.
     
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