Event Draft Day 2016: Rumors and Trades - 2nd Round

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  1. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Would love to see GP2 on the summer league team.
     
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    If he couldn't make it work attitude wise in Portland than he won't be able to make it work anywhere. Sounds like we have one of the most chill player atmospheres in the league with the players environment and star player not playing favorites.
     
    PDXFonz, Jun 23, 2016
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    You've become a rockets fan?!
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jun 23, 2016
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    SlyPokerDog, Jun 23, 2016
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    I also think he has narrow shoulders, which don't think spells for much added strength.
     
    Paine Tablet, Jun 23, 2016
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    Hell no

    Shit well there goes that. We were talking about how Houston was in play for drafting Payton since he fills a defensive need for them, and they like Harden handling the ball. Good fit for Payton.
     
    PDXFonz, Jun 23, 2016
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    This is true...but why take the risk when there are high character options with talent?
     
    riverman, Jun 23, 2016
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    He's going to be used as a SF. How much bulk does he need?
     
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    Where are those options?

    Portland needs someone with some attitude. I don't see any "better" fits for backup PG than GPII.

    Layman isn't quick enough to guard the SF in the NBA. I think his only shot of sticking is becoming a small ball 4.
     
    tester551, Jun 23, 2016
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    Most people here seem to think he'll be a stretch PF. I don't think he can be a good PF because of poor defense and rebounding but I also don't think he's athletic enough to be a SF.
     
    VanillaGorilla, Jun 23, 2016
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    I haven't seen Layman play much at all..just from what I watched on youtube tonight he's actually very quick and recovers on defense really well. You like Payton...that's fine..I don't. I think Layman is the better choice
     
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    JFizzleRaider, Jun 23, 2016
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Sounds like another entitled douche with a famous father. Klay Thompson.
     
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    only with pics.
     
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    FIFY
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Going into the draft I had extremely low expectations.

    But I was hoping we'd get a pick in the 20s or early 30s to land Georgios Papagiannis - who skyrocketed to the lotto.

    I like Layman as insurance if/when Mo Harkless bolts. Jake has a skillset thst fits in really well with the Stotts system.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Mo Harkless can't bolt. He's restricted.
     
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