Exclusive All Things Brandon Miller

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  1. Wizard Mentor

    Wizard Mentor Wizard Mentor

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    Bizarre thought. The Blazers are actually lucky to get the 3rd pick instead of the 2nd pick, where they could make the wrong decision.
     
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    I didn't realize LaMelo was an MVP
     
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    I think Amen should get some consideration at 3 as well.
     
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    They are trading the pick. It doesn’t fucking matter
     
  5. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Agree fully. That is the great thing about moving up to 3. Whether we are using the pick, or trading it, the move up to 3rd pick opens up so many previously unavailable opportunities. This is where Joe and his team will truly either shine of shit the bed. But, they are going to have a lot of available options. If Charlotte chooses Miller, we could even have a bidding war on Scoot.
     
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    my only concern is Miller disappeared during the tourney. Usually that’s when the greats show up
     
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    I alluded to this same sentiment in an earlier post. michael jordan dictates our pick.

    but, having the 2nd instead of 3rd would've made cronin's life easier too, esp if the plan is to trade the pick.
    our trade options would be greater because we can deal with teams who like scoot and teams who like miller and teams who like any other player.

    but since we got 3rd, our options are not as broad because the 2-3 picks are in limbo
     
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    That just means he is not ready right now...which very few 1-and-done players are in their first year.
     
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    that is not the only concern with miller, him being older means ceiling isn't as high

    on the other hand, with scoot, poor shooting, not tall, and high risk (injury) style of play are the apparent concerns

    no prospect is perfect but the fact that there are two 2nd-pick-worthy players should be great for us, wheter we use or trade the pick
     
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    I don’t understand it. Everything I see and read talks about the fit with LaMelo Ball.
    They also have Terry Rozier. Maybe he matters somewhat too.
    We’ll find out on draft day.
     
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    if that happened in 2007 they could have had Al Horford. Hard to believe that was 5 years before Dame
     
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    Brandon Miller could end up being Trey Murphy the 4th. A good player , but not worth the 2nd or 3rd pick.
    Not saying he will, but that is probably his floor. I think he has more bust potential than Scoot.
     
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    he was admittedly injured and still played during the tourney.
     
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    Didn’t know that, definitely changes how I feel. Like seeing guys tough it out when injured, shows toughness
     
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    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    Let's try this comp on for size -

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    Miller had a groin injury but still tried to play through. He shot horribly, but I give him credit for trying to gut it out.
     
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    Was he doing Miller Time at the end of regulation? Haha
     
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