For me he is nice kid but he ways less then Zach coming in and we know how he got thrown around. Now he good skill set but his strength might be a problem early in his career.
Olshey was speaking at combined yesterday basically saying he doesn't evaluate players at the combined. He said anyone at the combined then there behind the times for that year.
So stupid. I distinctly remember Kyle Kuzma killing it at the 2017 combine. Maybe if he valued the combined he would've taken Kuzma instead of Caleb freakin Swanigan.
I believe in Dame case I olshey was hire after the combine and Dame was already on the Blazers radar.
Hey I just telling you what Olshey said at the combine. To me there player might jump out at you and then you invite for work out. But you don't quit evaluating players.
There is nothing wrong with what Olshey said. I take it as simply they don't let what happens in a day or two at the combine outweigh all the work they've put in already. They have thorough evaluations on all these guys. They will bring in the players they are interested in for individual workouts. They've most likely seen them all play live.
That's true, but to me it sounded like there is nothing to be gained from it, which I think is false. Just look at Kuzma and Huerter.
I'm sure they'll take notice and bring players in for workouts that they might not have otherwise. It could also be that they were already high on those guys beforehand. Maybe they still liked Caleb more than Kuz and they didn't have a chance for Huerter. I'm also pretty sure there are just as many guys that win the combine and don't do shit in the NBA either.
I think Kuzma is so over rated... If he wasnt a Laker no one would care. I realize that guys like you and I, and others who watch too much basketball would care and know about him, but if he was in Detroit or something he wouldnt get nearly the press he does.
Kuzma yes, disagree about Huerter. There were first round rumors before the combine and it was easy to see his talent and the role he could potentially play on tape. With Kuz it was more about showing that he was a better shooter than he showed in college and that he could be a true stretch 4 / combo forward. Played on the block a lot in college and his % and volume from 3 plus shaky ft% had teams questioning if he could be a floor spreader. And I'll also say this about him. Nice find for LA, but he's the exact type of player that ends up getting overpaid and kills a cap sheet. Still not sold on his shooting either. Big regression this year, but continued to be an insane finisher.
If we went the same route as last year -- highest upside regardless of position: Moses Brown His size is elite and had the 5th best vertical out of the centers: 7'2.5" w/shoes 7'5" wingspan 9'5" standing reach He'll be listed at 7'3" Project - Extremely raw
In olshey and his team uses the combined to interview players they like. I know Zach got interview and took some kind question on computer. I haven't heard any interview yet by players at this combined.
That's because they're trading out of this draft... 100% confirmed. In all seriousness - there are a few players I hope they target. I'd love to trade down a few spots & get 2 early seconds (Philly). Primary targets would be 1) Chuma, 2) Darius Bazley, 3) Dylan Winder - Belmont, 4) Queta - Utah St center, 5) Jontay Porter,
These guys are right up Portland's alley. A mid-major player, white shooter, one who skipped college, and two with ACL injuries.
They tried last year and wasn't successful. But we did get Simons and looks like it was good staying in. But I do agree we should try to get rid one of these expiring contract and try to get a 2nd. My eyes on Bazley a player can score all 3 level with good handles plus also a play maker something we are lacking on this team.
This sounds like another Stotts doesn't use film for the players which we know not to be true. You tend to read it the way you want to read because you have a dislike for Olshey.
