Exclusive RipCityTwo 2022 Big Board: Pick #6

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by PtldPlatypus, Apr 10, 2022.

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Who should be #6 on our big board?

Poll closed Apr 13, 2022.

  1. Ochai Agbaji

    2 vote(s)
    7.4%

  2. Johnny Davis

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Jalen Duren

    3 vote(s)
    11.1%

  4. Tari Eason

    2 vote(s)
    7.4%

  5. Adrian Griffin

    3 vote(s)
    11.1%

  6. Benedict Mathurin

    3 vote(s)
    11.1%

  7. Keegan Murray

    13 vote(s)
    48.1%

  8. Jeremy Sochan

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  9. Tyty Washington

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. Other (specify in thread)

    1 vote(s)
    3.7%
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  1. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Well I'll admit, y'all surprised me with the votes on the last pick being as concentrated as they were. But it looks like Sharpe made a late push and stole the vote. So, on to #6.

    1: Jabari Smith
    2: Paolo Banchero
    3: Chet Holmgren
    4: Jaden Ivey
    5: Shaedon Sharpe
    6: ???

    And please let me know if there's someone who deserves to be in the poll at this point that I'm unfairly omitting.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Apr 10, 2022
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    Well after that last one I think that Murray will be the clear choice here but let's see.
     
    blazerkor, Apr 10, 2022
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    Yeah, I would agree but I have this nagging feeling that Sochan could turn into another Ron Artest type. (without the mental disease issues)
    But then again maybe he never develops a 3 pt shot. So Murray is the safer bet.
     
    Pinwheel1, Apr 10, 2022
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    I get the Sochan appeal for sure.
     
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  6. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Sure... but not at 6. I wouldn't be surprised to see him taken with the Pels pick though.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Apr 10, 2022
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Hey @BoomChakaLaka-- you voted "other"; who do you think deserves to go #6 that I don't have in my poll?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Apr 10, 2022
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    Watched a mock draft video that had the Blazers going Murray at 6 and Sochan with the Pels pick. I could be on board with that. Eason with the Pels pick wouldn't upset me either, if the Blazers don't get into the top three and can't work a good trade for either or both picks.
     
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    Not quite ready to call this one, but close.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Apr 11, 2022
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    Will take Murray here. Too high to take Duren Duren who may have the higher ceiling. Jalen may be the youngest player in the Draft. Big time potential. Blazers need wings though so bad, and Murray would be able to contribute right away in a position of need and may be the best 'current player available'.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    I see RR7 and I are on the same page :crystalball:
     
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    AJ Griffin. Gotta go for upside. I don't see it with Keegan Murray.
     
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    Murray has more upside than Griffin.
    Griffin has heavy feet. His 'best case' is Shadiq Bey.
     
    CJ_is_Gone, Apr 12, 2022
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    I heavily disagree. I don't think he has "heavy feet" at all.
     
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    Draft lotto odds for Portland's pick.
    #1 - 9.0%
    #1-4 - 37%
    #6 - 8.6%
    #7 - 29.8%
    #8 - 20.6%

    Portland is more likely to pick #1 than #6.
    And far more likely to pick in the top 4 than at #6.
    Also more likely to pick at #7 or #8 than #6
     
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    I went Griffin but Duren was close.

    Definitely think Griffin is on the slow side but he's got enough size, strength and skill to be successful without crazy quickness. One of the best freshman shooting seasons ever. Plays a pretty mature game already. Hopefully he can recover some of that athleticism he had prior to the injuries.
     
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    Those odds kind of confused me at first. But if I understand it correctly basically 1-6 are each about 8-9%
    1-4 just seems higher because they include multiple chances
    #7 and #8 unfortunately, are higher than the rest.
     
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    Yeah. Simply saying the odds are heavily against Portland picking at 6. They are far more likely to pick higher than actually pick at sixth.

    But even more likely to be lower.
     
    Phatguysrule, Apr 13, 2022
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