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  1. Sarni

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    We wanted Zach Collins, identified him as our draft target. We arranged with Kings that if he's still not off the board at #10, we are taking that pick from them and giving them #15 and #20. It doesn't matter who else is available, we took the player that we identified and wanted.

    Also, Olshey does not believe that Collins is an inferior player at all. He's very high on his potential.
     
    Sarni, Jun 23, 2017
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    Some dolts on this board are talking about Collins not starting. But Karl Anthony Towns only averaged 21 minutes per game in his one year at Kentucky. And these 2 players put up very similar numbers. With Collins actually being much better and 2 and 3pt % 67/48 vs 58/25. Rebounding, blocks and points were almost identical.

    KAT is a pretty good comparison to Collins. But I think Collins will be better defensively. We could well have gotten a better version of KAT and people on this forum are bitching about it.
     
    Sinobas, Jun 23, 2017
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    If he's anywhere near as awesome as KAT I'd flip out.
     
    Sarni, Jun 23, 2017
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    RipCityDSCPL Could be worse, at least it's not Lonzo.

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    I like whoever suggested Z Co.
     
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    RipCityDSCPL Could be worse, at least it's not Lonzo.

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    I don't want to like this post but dammit, its so really clever.
     
    RipCityDSCPL, Jun 23, 2017
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    Dougnsalem not barf

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    It's ok, you don't have to. I'm not even gonna like it....
     
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    Collins wasn't even a starter for his college team. He was a bench player. His numbers are inflated because he was playing against second string players in a weak conference. I love the Blazers and hope I'm wrong but I just don't see him being much of a impact player in the NBA. If he was really a better prospect that Zeller he would of been a starter.
     
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    I am anxious to see our new WABPF in summer league. I know they played SOME quality teams, but I really hope his numbers weren't inflated due to competition.

    Anxious to see his twitch muscles.
    Anxious to see his defense
    Anxious to see shot release speed
     
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    Dougnsalem not barf

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    I am impressed! You are maintaining very good, even though he's a WAB. I fully expected something like this.....

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    A lot of times, coaches in college play their freshmen about 20 minutes per game. That's how much KAT and Rasheed played their freshman year for example. If you're worried about the competition in Gonzaga, look at what Collins did in the tournament.

    In the final 2 games, against North and South Carolina, he played 37 minutes total, had 23 points, 20 rebounds and 9 blocks.

    Good fucking night.
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    I'm trying. I'd rather not draft tall white guys born in America, but maybe drafting a bench player from a small school in a weak confetence will pay off?
     
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    NO sure seems sold on him. The more stuff I watch and read; the more I like him. Who knows though....
     
    Dougnsalem, Jun 23, 2017
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    He sure looked like the best player on his team in the tourney. There was a major difference when he went off the court. Im a big believer in watching how college kids play against other great players and he looked damn good in tourney.
     
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    Ok, we get it, you don't like white guys born in America, you're so cool and edgy.
     
    Sinobas, Jun 23, 2017
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    I think Zach will be a regular in the rotation by mid-season. I am very excited about this pick, I just didn't think we had a chance at getting him!
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Not sure how that would be cool or edgy?
     
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    It's not.
     
    Sinobas, Jun 23, 2017
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    Z̶B̶O̶

    ZCO!
     
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    And if he sucks we'll call him Z-D'OH!

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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Then why say it? Just to be mean?
     
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