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Xthren said:
just just had an awful thought. I could see Portland taking McCollum and playing him at 2 guard and back up PG. Also to spite the Jazz
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Yeah I thought about that wayyy back when we had Burke/MCW/McCollum to choose from. They can play any of those guys with Lillard and have Lillard play off the ball.

But now with Hickson not returning, and Leonard the only future big they've got - it seems they could really use a big from this draft. May be Len or Cody Zeller?

I think their hands are tied this time around to fack us up.
 
mct said:
Givony saying Dennis Schroeder is standing out at the Hoops Summit. What's not to like about that guy? His defensive footwork is brilliant. I hope he has an awesome game on Saturday and declares.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqqyaR2AXoM
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He is entering the draft.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
Yeah I thought about that wayyy back when we had Burke/MCW/McCollum to choose from. They can play any of those guys with Lillard and have Lillard play off the ball.

But now with Hickson not returning, and Leonard the only future big they've got - it seems they could really use a big from this draft. May be Len or Cody Zeller?

I think their hands are tied this time around to fack us up.
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Don't see them going big. Pretty sure they'll go with someone who they can stick at SG. Pope or McCollum would potentially give them a shooting backcourt on par with Golden State.
 
Jazz4ever said:
Don't see them going big. Pretty sure they'll go with someone who they can stick at SG. Pope or McCollum would potentially give them a shooting backcourt on par with Golden State.
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Really? They've already got Matthews at the SG. They can re-sign Maynor - he has played well as a backup & together with Lillard.

At Center they've only got Leonard and basically noone else. If Aldridge gets hurt, they're facked.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
Really? They've already got Matthews at the SG. They can re-sign Maynor - he has played well as a backup & together with Lillard.

At Center they've only got Leonard and basically noone else. If Aldridge gets hurt, they're facked.
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They are drafting fairly high, and Len is not a better prospect than Meyers Leonard from what I've seen. So don't see it making a ton of sense. They don't have any dire needs position wise so its a toss up.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
Really? They've already got Matthews at the SG. They can re-sign Maynor - he has played well as a backup & together with Lillard.

At Center they've only got Leonard and basically noone else. If Aldridge gets hurt, they're facked.
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The Blazers have a great starting lineup. Their holes are on the bench. They need depth at every position. They will draft BPA and not really think about positional need.
 
idiot said:
Time to get on the Schroeder bandwagon? Will he rise out of our range like Burke & maybe McCollum?
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Schroeder seems really similar to Kabongo to me. Both speedsters with little shooting ability.

Will be interesting to see if he can pwn PKM's boy though this Saturday.
 
Cyrone Torbin said:
The Blazers have a great starting lineup. Their holes are on the bench. They need depth at every position. They will draft BPA and not really think about positional need.
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?? You do know Hickson is not coming back right?? With Leonard starting with Aldridge - can you call that a "great starting lineup"?
 
Xthren said:
anyone else think goodwins game reminds them of sprewell's?
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Yes, I've been saying that for six months at least. I really liked Sprewell and that's why I like Goodwin---similar athleticism, similar edge and toughness. Sprewell made 1st team All NBA.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
?? You do know Hickson is not coming back right?? With Leonard starting with Aldridge - can you call that a "great starting lineup"?
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Yes, two potential (actually 1, since the other is an All-Star) All-Stars and two wings who are both known for their defense and 3pt shooting ability. The only weak link is the center, and he is only considered a weak link because of lack of experience.

Then you go to the bench and there is a sharp drop off in talent.
 
Cyrone Torbin said:
Yes, two potential (actually 1, since the other is an All-Star) All-Stars and two wings who are both known for their defense and 3pt shooting ability. The only weak link is the center, and he is only considered a weak link because of lack of experience.

Then you go to the bench and there is a sharp drop off in talent.
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Portland knows they have the worst bench in the league....well, along with the Lakers and Magic.
 
NUMBERICA said:
All correct. I cannot believe that Austin would go 21 in almost any draft, let alone this woeful pot of crap of a draft.

But at 14? I don't know. Depends on who's on the board. I don't love McCollum but team needs are just an OVERWHELMING consideration with this team. I feel like MCW OR him will be available and you just grab whoever's left.
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Honestly, this draft is stacked in big men. Tyler Zeller got picked 17th overall last draft, there are a good 3-5 big men who are better than Zeller, but will probably get drafted after the 17th pick.
 
The team that seems keen on getting a good shooting guard is Minnesota, although they're a team that should take BPA across a number of positions. McCollum is probably somewhere on their radar.
 
lillard, maynor
Mathews, Barton
Batum, claver
Aldridge, Jeffries, freeland
Leonard

that is who Portland has under contract next year. Barton is playing well. maynor is a RFA so I added him. center is what they need more then anything. they are going to let Babbitt walk.
 
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