We got the #3 pick. Discuss the possibilities.

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Strenuus, May 16, 2023.

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What are you hoping for with this pick?

  1. Draft Scoot and keep him

    27.6%
  2. Draft Miller and keep him

    28.6%
  3. Draft someone else at 3 and keep him (please specify)

    3.1%
  4. Trade down, but still draft in the lottery

    10.2%
  5. Trade the pick for a starting forward

    30.6%
  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Averaged 5 pts a game. Think hes overhyped.

    I like Clowney or Omax
     
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    UKRAINEFAN Well-Known Member

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    If you are like me, and hate Ayton and Zion; is there really anyone out there available for the #3? Too high a price for Bridges, Siakam won't sign with any club that trade for him.

    I was hoping we could at least do a lesser trade for Jarret Allen. Would be happy with almost any trade that gets rid of Simons.
     
  3. DDolla

    DDolla Well-Known Member

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    Nothing that can help Dame win a ring.
     
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    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, I don't see the logic in this reasoning. At which draft position is it ok to not start your 19-year-old rookie? And why does it matter as long as he is getting minutes? Take the best player available who has the most potential. How many times do we need to fuck this up before we learn? We all say we should do it and then come draft time we want the perfect fit for the next season instead of thinking long term. Worry about when they start later.
     
  5. Sloth

    Sloth Lazy Bastard

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    I put on other threads that I think Allen would be an exceptional fit here. Would not be easy to get, but way easier than Ayton or Zion imo.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    With our assets, how?
     
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    blazerkor Well-Known Member

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    I like Ayton if we could get him for like Nurk, Nas, and Knox but I wouldn't want to have to throw in any picks... I know his contract is punitive but that kid is great when he's motivated. I love the idea of rolling the dice on Zion. I wouldn't want both of them but one of them would be cool with me.
     
  8. Sloth

    Sloth Lazy Bastard

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    Would have to trade the 3rd pick and Nurk at the minimum, I know that friend. Don't see it happening, but just hypothetically would prefer Allen over the other two.
     
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    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

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    They're all overhyped, till they're not.
     
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    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

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    TheGoldRanger Well-Known Member

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    I’m starting to wonder if we are going to make any trade today. Seems awfully quiet right now.
     
  12. blazerkor

    blazerkor Well-Known Member

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    Woj says it's Miller at 2.
     
  13. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    It'd be the best thing for the team to not trade the 3 pick so you can celebrate.
     
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    This is why I dont watch the draft ever. Shit gets ruined an hour before.
     
  15. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I will honestly never understand people who treat the draft like it's a Marvel movie.

    Teams pick players. It's news. :lol:
     
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    Predator The Godfather

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    Noooooo
     
  17. LayneStaley

    LayneStaley Well-Known Member

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    I don’t think Cronin has the balls to trade Dame unless he’s asked to by Dame, I also think he’s gonna make a deal more to appease Dame than make the Blazers better. As in taking less back to send him where he wants to go. These are my opinions.

    I really hope Miller isn’t as dumb as he has sounded the past 48 hrs. If Scoot goes 2 and we draft Miller and put a trade together for Allen I’ll be satisfied.

    Dame
    Sharpe
    Miller
    Grant
    Allen

    That seems attainable.
     
  18. LayneStaley

    LayneStaley Well-Known Member

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    Shit gonna get weird in pdx after Scoot is drafted
     
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Nah, keep it in suspense. It's the only correct way.
     
  20. Predator

    Predator The Godfather

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    I think this was always going to come down to an "on the clock" decision since we've got no clue who is going to be available at 3. I think that's when the phones start burning.
     
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