Groupthink 2023 Mock Draft: Pick #2

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Ed O, May 31, 2023.

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Who should Charlotte pick at #2?

Poll closed Jun 1, 2023.
  1. Scoot Henderson

    16 vote(s)
    59.3%
  2. Brandon Miller

    10 vote(s)
    37.0%
  3. Amen Thompson

    1 vote(s)
    3.7%
  4. Other (comment below)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. AmirIcon

    AmirIcon Well-Known Member

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    Charlotte is about to take back Bridges who beat up on his wife. Do they want the heat that comes with taking Brandon Miller as well?

    Regardless, I would go for Scoot out of the two. He has the higher ceiling and I'm not sure LaMelo has done enough to warrant being the face of the franchise for the long haul.
     
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    Or maybe them taking back Bridges shows that they really don't give a shit about the heat they are getting. They could have cut him, couldn't they?
     
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    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

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    With future ownership change it gives prior and future owners the opportunity to both escape blame.
     
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    Vecenie has Scoot behind Amen AND Miller now
     
  5. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    That just seems silly to me.
     
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    Predator The Godfather

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    Would be such a Charlotte move to draft Scoot over either of those guys :biglaugh:
     
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    Why?
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Yes
     
  9. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    So, conspiracy time:

    Charlotte likes Brandon Miller, but would also be ok with Amen if their plab fails. They trade with Houston and pick up an asset or two, put out bad stories about Miller, hoping it causes us to pass on him so they can take him 4th.
     

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