The Official 2014 NBA Draft Thread

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Of the players mentioned, who would ya prefer to be a Blazer?

  1. Jordan Clarkson, Mo Williams shouldn't be playing 49% of our total guard minutes

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  2. Kyle Anderson, Batum 2.0!

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  3. Adreian Payne, Aldridge Jr!

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  4. Mitch McGary, Tough like a southern cali muff.

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  5. Jordan Bachynski, the reasons speak for themself.

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  1. Fez Hammersticks

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    Nothing wrong with a little weed.

    If you can get him later in the round he'd be a steal. He's a bit like Pekovic, but more mobile.

    .......and that's if he's 100%
     
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    Mitch McGary would be a steal as backup PF/C. Really want that guy. Adrien Payne would be great as well. Both would bolster our bench while bringing immediate contributions IMO.
     
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    This Elfrid Payton cat is supposedly a lock down defender. Not a bad guy coming off the bench to spell Lillard and Matthews. I think Olshey finds a way to get into this draft.
     
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    Had he came out last year he would've been in the running with our lotto pick.

    This year you can get him in the 20's.
     
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    Who you talking about, Hammersticks?
     
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    Embiid is a monster:

    7'1" w/shoes
    7'6" wingspan
    9'5.5" standing reach

    @chadfordinsider

    Jabari has the size to play PF:

    6'9" w/shoes
    7'0" wingspan
    8'11.5" standing reach
     
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    Solid article from Grantland on the top of the draft. All three NBA scouts agree that Embiid would be the obvious #1 choice if injury wasn't a concern.

    http://grantland.com/the-triangle/r...l-scouts-on-wiggins-randle-embiid-and-parker/

     
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    Chad Ford (1:49 PM)

    Well ... that's certainly a best case scenario. I love Payton and think he's the sleeper of the draft -- something I've been saying for months. The guy he reminds me the most of is a young Gary Payton. Same game, same body and similar toughness on the court. But that's obviously a ceiling for him. But if he had played at Kentucky or Duke? He'd be a lock for the Top 10. After Exum and Smart are gone, he'll battle Tyler Ennis for the next point guard off the board. I think the Kings at No. 8 are probably his ceiling. Hornets at 9, Magic at 12, Hawks at 15, Celtics at 17 are other options. Don't think he slides past Toronto at 20.
     
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    Just finished watching this video of the 2013 Nike Hoop Summit (2 hours long) -
    http://youtu.be/MtrJ3kWJVz0

    For team USA:
    Jabari Parker
    Julius Randle
    Aaron Gordon
    Noah Vonleh
    The Harrison twins

    For the World:
    Andrew Wiggins
    Dante Exum
    Joel Embiid
    Dennis Schroeder
    Livio Jean-Charles
     
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    I think he does too. Good info
     
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    The Knicks are desperately trying to get a first round pick.

    Last week they held a private workout with PJ Hairston.

    I think this guy can be a Wes Matthews type. The Knicks suck but they always draft very well.
     
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    [video=youtube;ZWqfHE4J3EU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWqfHE4J3EU[/video]
     
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    I like the idea of Payton. I think you could eventually start him next to Lillard.

    But it looks like he's climbing into the lotto and #8 to the Kings is a real possibility.
     
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    Pay attention to the defense:

    [video=youtube;PCij475dESw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCij475dESw[/video]
     
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    Where'd you read that?
     
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    ^ Chad Ford (chadfordinsider) -- he also called him the biggest sleeper in this draft. Apparently he and Vonleh are killing it in workouts.

    Neil is aware:


     
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    I'm glad Neal shares my eye for talent. BTW, McGary would be a perfect fit as a role playing big coming off the bench. Yikes, lots of nice options in this draft. Get the wheels moving Neal.
     
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    LaVine with Wiggens-like vertical.
     
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    Micic measured in at a legit 6'6" at Eurocamp. This makes him even more intriguing. He has Rubio-esque vision fwiw:

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JWvOgG3mUBg

    Wouldn't be a bad idea to have a (6'6") Pablo Prigioni next to Dame.
     
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