Exclusive Official 2020 Draft Thread

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  1. Rastapopoulos

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    LEANDRO BOLMARO!!!!
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Hidden gem.

    A prospect to grab if Neil can buy into the second round.
     
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    that guy look pretty damn good. Can get his shot off under pressure. Multiple ways to score. What’s his size?
     
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    He's on the small size - a 6-1 Will Barton.

    But he's instant offense.
     
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    Fun shot maker, but very little quickness and can't jump. Doesn't get to the rim or finish well when he does. Would be the worst defender in the NBA as well.

    Grant Riller is the sleeper 6th man in this class, although I don't completely buy the shooting. Defensively he's pretty bad too--especially off ball--but has enough flashes and size/strength/athleticism to hopefully avoid being completely terrible.

    Think Marcus Thornton with less shooting and bulk, but better passing and rim finishing.
     
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    Still my #1 target....

     
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    Your lips to Olshey's ears!
     
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    Mike Schmitz's overview of Obi Toppin.

    Formatted more like his old DX videos which I know some around here will enjoy.

     
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    Doesnt seem like anything more than an average 3 and D guy? Am I missing something?
     
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    Just like they sped up Meyers Leonard's shot? Lol
     
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    Think he has a more well rounded offensive game. Has some tough shot making ability both from 3 and mid range because of his mechanics. Rarely makes a bad decision as a scorer or passer.

    Also has a pretty rare combo of rangy athleticism and elite team defensive IQ.

    Gives him a path to being a positive player on both ends on really good teams.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Leandro Bolmaro's notable offensive and defensive possessions (good and bad) vs Russia during U19's

    Best I've seen him play, but unfortunately ends up leaving with an injury in the 2nd quarter.

    *Had to split up the video into 4 parts for streamable to cooperate.

    PART 1


    PART 2


    PART 3


    PART 4
     
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    Said I'd probably rank Scottie Lewis over Josh Green a while back, but I'm backtracking a bit on that after watching Josh more today.

    Better offensively and the strength on defense gives him some more versatility. Likely not skilled enough for his size to be a starter unless he lands in the perfect situation, but I like him enough on both ends to project him as a solid rotation wing if he proves to be a reasonable shooter.

    Just wish he brought some more half court skill and his energy gets him in trouble sometimes on both ends.
     
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    I'm not really a fan of either in terms of NBA potential.
     
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    Not necessarily a fan of them either.

    But their athleticism, character/mentality and decent shooting projections gives them both a chance to find a role and stick. Just wanted to note that I feel little safer in projecting that with Green than Scottie at this point.

    I'd like both quite a bit more if they were forward sized.
     
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    Not sure where Lewis will go but Green will likely be a 1st rounder and I don't like the value there at all. I'd probably be okay with either as our 2nd rounder but would be pissed if either was our first rounder.
     
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    Interesting. I guess I'm a little lower on this draft overall so those guys are higher for me.

    I think Josh is solid value where he's currently slotted. Scottie feels like the classic tools / HS ranking / character bet type that nearly always goes late 20's.

    For the Blazers, it's Vassell or trade out/down for me right now.
     

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