All In For Ben Simmons

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  1. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    No really, What where you going to say?
     
    BigGameDamian, Oct 1, 2015
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Oh. Bender won a duel with Alessandro Neverheardofhim. In Stein world that proves he's a great player. :confused:
     
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  5. Rastapopoulos

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    Gentile. Here are some of his highlights against Spain:
     
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    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    No doubt you should always choose best player available, but all things considered, you also want to focus on your team's positions of need. My guess is that the Blazers will be looking to first draft some depth at SF, then perhaps PG. Here are a few prospects currently listed on NBAdraft.net in those positions:
    Ben Simmons.jpg Ben Simmons, 6'10", 230 lbs, SF, LSU Fr
    Jaylen Brown.jpg Jaylen Brown, 6'7", 225 lbs, SF, Cal Fr
    Brandon Ingram.jpg Brandon Ingram, 6'9", 195 lbs, SF, Duke Fr
    Jamal Murray.jpg Jamal Murray, 6'5", 205 lbs, PG/SG Kentucky Fr
    Kris Dunn.jpg Kris Dunn, 6'4", 205 lbs, PG, Providence Jr
    Ray Smith.jpg Ray Smith, 6'8", 190 lbs, SF, Arizona Fr
    Isaiah Briscoe.jpg Isaiah Briscoe, 6'3", 210 lbs, PG, Kentucky Fr

    At this time, it's looking like the 2016 Draft will be a bit light on PG talent. Luckily there should be a good selection of lottery talent at the SF position. A lot will/can change between now and draft day. Only 270 days 5 hr 41 min and 35 sec until the 2016 draft!
     
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    Dragan Bender sounds like a new bad guy on Game of Thrones.
     
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    Our position of need is: everything but PG. And if the PG is bigger than 6'4", we'll consider him too.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Oct 4, 2015
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    True that!

    We won't know what are most glaring need is until the end of the season.
     
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    Good thing we won't be looking for a PG.
     
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    In the early lottery range, probably not. Latter lottery, they may. Unless Pressey or Frazier take a bit step up this year, or McCollum shows improved passing/court-vision, I think the Blazers will be on the lookout for a solid backup PG.
     
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    His outlet passing was beautiful. Though I saw little evidence of any SF ability.
     
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    Jaylen Brown must be really thick from the neck down if he's 2225 pounds.
     
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    The Simmons/Dragan draft.

    Rumor: Dragon wont enter unless he gets a top-3 guarantee.

    He'll have no problem with that. He's the only prospect that could challenge Simmons for that #1 pick.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Oct 4, 2015
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    He looked pretty tiny when he scored that TD last night! ;)
     
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    That Dragan kid is skilled... but holy fuck he is a bean pole... dude would get pushed around easily at the NBA level. I fear he could go down the Austin Daye road.
     
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    He's a legit 7'1" and ....17 years old.

    The kid is going to be a monster in 4-5 years.
     
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    Depends on where he goes.
     
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    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    I know it was just a scrimmage, but after watching the fanfest I don't think we're going to have a problem missing out on a top four pick.
     
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    Fwiw -- Pau Gasol at age 19:

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