Why this draft is so important

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  1. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Next season:

    Mike Rice: "Miles Lilliard, really went after that rebound that time, I mean that was something ..."

    Mike Barrett: "I think you meant to say Meyers Leonard ..."

    Mike Rice: "Oh yes, Leonard Myers, sorry ,.. what what was I saying?"

    Mike Barret: "Leonard."

    Mike Rice: "Right. Damian Leonard, he's really starting to pick up Kaleb's offense"

    This is a great draft indeed!
     
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    Best comparison I heard today was from Chris Haynes : Jameer Nelson, made me think of a Blazer: Terry Porter. Would love Lillard to become a great assist guy that can step out and knock down the three. Maybe not a pass first guard, but one who can do it all .
     
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    Yeah a bigger, more athletic Nelson isn't a bad comparison. Since Lillard is bigger he could be much better at finishing than Nelson though.
     
    VanillaGorilla, Jun 28, 2012
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    ...Jameer Nelson is opting out from Orlando today and will be available.
     
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    The circle of life....
     
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  6. Rastapopoulos

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    This draft, thankfully, is not so pivotal. Batum took a step forward this year, Lillard was better than we had a right to hope, and Aldridge improved incrementally. What would be nice was if there was a decent center out there to sign, but unfortunately there isn't, unless you count Zaza Pachulia. However, the reason I was so worried about last year's draft - it was Olshey's first, and his chance to make a mark, so if he swung and missed he wouldn't admit it and would do a Nash-with-Telfair - doesn't apply this year.

    In fact, I'd almost rather make the playoffs and lose the pick.
     
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  7. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

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    Rastapopoulos, Mar 6, 2013
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    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    Rasta,

    You wanna see a good foreigner, let me teach you about Kelly Olynyk.

    Aka, The Klynyk.
     
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  9. MickZagger

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    Why are you comparing Williams as 27 year old to Lillard as a 22 year old rookie?
     
    MickZagger, Mar 6, 2013
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  10. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Man, I'm so glad I hated Rivers before hating him was cool.
     
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  12. Rastapopoulos

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    Because that's the best way to get the numbers close. Duh!
     
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    Now that it's totally uncool, do you love him?
     
    Rastapopoulos, Mar 7, 2013
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Sounds very hipster of nik. I would have never thought nik was one.
     
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    Glenn Robinson III? Willie Cauley-Stein?
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Lot's of players who could potentially help the Blazers in this draft. Either by playing for them, or adding them to a deal to bring us a player
     
    Mediocre Man, Mar 7, 2013
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    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    I understand your concept of having tradable assets for lopsided deals; but I really think this is the year to look past the draft. I think this is the year we just look for vets via free agency and only have a sign and trade piece with hickson (yes I think that will happen). I think Nola would love to have hickson to compliment Davis's defense. I actually think monta would love for a more conscience rebounder than robin Lopez. Denver, Nola and Milwaukee maybe the best trading partners with this ball club.
     
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