I agree, though without making some deals, right now it doesn't seem like a possibilility. Lillard seems like he'll go 7-10, if not to Portland at #6. If Lillard is there at 9 or 10, perhaps Portland can move up to get him (without giving up too much). If Drummond were there at #6 (assuming AD, Barnes, MKG, Beal, and T-Rob are gone), if I'm Portland and I was happy with his workout/interview/potential. If Drummond and T-Rob are available at #5, I pray T-Rob somehow slides to #6.
drummond is the exact kind of prospect that goes #1 9/10 times, and could easily end up better than unibrow
If i were Sac town i would do it absolutely. Petrie knows the Euro players and has good success with them. For Robinson or Beal i would do it for Portland in a heartbeat.
I agree, but the work ethic thing is what has me worried about Drummond. He could be the best player in this draft - but only if that's what he wants. Sadly, there a lot of players who could be amongst the best in the league if they put forth the effort, but instead are satisfied collecting a paycheck and simply being considered above-average.
Does Drummond want to be great? Or, just collect paychecks? He reminds me of a guy content on collecting paychecks.
That's what I'm saying. Maybe he wants more, and he's just so sensitive and nice, like a former center prospect (and giant bust) we just let go. But of management believed he wanted more, I'd trust their judgement.
i wouldnt try as hard as i could in college either to be honest, but when i hit the nba, i would bust my ass to get that max contract
well shucks, i guess we might not get someone "truly great" with the #6 pick and yes, its silly...do they go "all out" in practice? how about when they are playing their 6 year old son? what about in the preseason?
What has you sold on Drummond? His size? I actually like his mobility for a big man. But, he didn't do anything for me this year at UCONN.
But he's dripping with the 'P' word at almost every facet of his game. I won't be devastated if we draft him. Just so many question marks. The potential for flop is always much greater with big men projects, I'm scared of that.
im scared too, but we need an all star out of this draft, and besides AD, trob and beal, i dont see it except for drummond
