2017 Draft Day and Rumors Thread.

Pdx4life · Post #1981 » by **Pdx4life** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:29 am

LOVE IT. Swanigan is going to be dope. exactly who we need next to Nurk.

Masterfully · Post #1982 » by **Masterfully** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:29 am

Masterfully wrote:My PF big board:
Zach Collins
Markkanen
Isaac
Swanigan
J Collins
Leaf
Bell
Motley

Got #1 and #4 off my PF big board. Pretty excited!

monopoman · Post #1983 » by **monopoman** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:30 am

Milkdud wrote:I mean we could use a rebounder. I'd have loved a wing but at this point in the draft it seemed like it was all Pg and C.

I think this pick is about a bulldog that comes off the bench to grab some boards and play some D. The league has changed but that role is still damn useful on any NBA team...

Especially when we have the tendency to be a team that scores with finesse and lacks a bulldog.

zzaj · Post #1984 » by **zzaj** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:31 am

Lol, this place is cracking me up! :lol:

One thing for certain, Swanigan is a hard worker...

I don't really see a reason that Vonleh, Davis and Swanigan all need to be on the Blazers. I wonder if this is a signal that Vonleh or Davis are getting moved.

I would have vastly preferred the outside shooting and perimeter defensive potential of Bolden.

Dame Lizard · Post #1985 » by **Dame Lizard** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:31 am

Jordan Bell was built for the playoffs.

Consider me disappointed. I like Swanigan as a pick in general, but drafting a defensive role player is what we need more than anything.

red_power · Post #1986 » by **red_power** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:32 am

Case2012 wrote:You have to admire the work ethic of a kid that went from 360 pounds in middle school, was homeless, and drastically improved from his freshman year. I'm cool with this pick.

There are really big chances he would fail to find a suitbale niche in the modern nba for himself, but his skill set is great enough to make you feel OK with that when 26th pick is on clock.

Post #1987 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:32 am

I LOVE Swanigan...there isn't a better story but I loved him before that just looking at his numbers...when I saw he was an 18, 12, guy and oh yeah, by the way, shot 44.7% from 3. This guy knows how to come from hard times and get better. I can't imagine there is much not to like about this guy.

monopoman · Post #1988 » by **monopoman** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:32 am

CBS Analysis on Swanigan:

Caleb Swanigan, PF, Purdue
NBA teams will regret not taking Swanigan if he lasts into the second round. If he does last that long -- which I think would be silly -- it will be because of concerns over his athleticism. But Swanigan more than makes up for those concerns with a work ethic that was unparalleled in college hoops. Seriously: I've never seen a young man more focused on his goals than Biggie. He knows what his role will be in the NBA, as a down-and-dirty rebounder who can outmuscle you and who also happens to be a decent shooter. Coaches love high character guys. There aren't many dudes out there with a higher character than Swanigan, who overcame a rough childhood -- homelessness, obesity, family instability -- to be on the brink of the NBA. He's not a project. Biggie is ready to make a difference in the NBA.

Dame Lizard · Post #1989 » by **Dame Lizard** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:32 am

If Bell goes to Spurs or GSW, I'll be mad.

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zzaj · Post #1990 » by **zzaj** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:33 am

This is the deepest draft that I've ever seen. So many players who can contribute right away still up for grabs...

wjun15 · Post #1991 » by **wjun15** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:34 am

Fire olshey now. R u fking kidding me?

Epicurus · Post #1992 » by **Epicurus** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:37 am

zzaj wrote:Lol, this place is cracking me up!

One thing for certain, Swanigan is a hard worker...

I don't really see a reason that Vonleh, Davis and Swanigan all need to be on the Blazers. I wonder if this is a signal that Vonleh or Davis are getting moved.

I would have vastly preferred the outside shooting and perimeter defensive potential of Bolden.

I think the two guys tonight replace Ezili and Leonard. Don't see why Vonleh or Davis therefore need to be moved due to tonight's decisions.

Milkdud · Post #1993 » by **Milkdud** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:37 am

zzaj wrote:Lol, this place is cracking me up!

One thing for certain, Swanigan is a hard worker...

I don't really see a reason that Vonleh, Davis and Swanigan all need to be on the Blazers. I wonder if this is a signal that Vonleh or Davis are getting moved.

I would have vastly preferred the outside shooting and perimeter defensive potential of Bolden.

I'm pretty sure Davis has no long term role on the blazers. So it's really Vinloh and Swanigan at Pf

Post #1994 » by **The Sebastian Express** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:39 am

The San Antonio Spurs will select Derrick White with the No. 29 pick, league source tells @TheVertical.

Wickzki · Post #1995 » by **Wickzki** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:40 am

Dame Lizard wrote:If Bell goes to Spurs or GSW, I'll be mad.

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The GSW would have to buy a pick.

Post #1996 » by **The Sebastian Express** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:41 am

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Sources: Lakers are selecting Josh Hart with the No. 30 overall pick in the NBA Draft.

Soulyss · Post #1997 » by **Soulyss** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:42 am

Wickzki wrote:Nice story on Swanigan. Wish him the best. Treat him well PDX. Feels a little T-Rob though.

it is a good story, seems rather redundant since we just picked collins.

There better be some other player movement, otherwise i think Olshey bombed this one.

GreenRiddler · Post #1998 » by **GreenRiddler** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:42 am

I like our big rotation. Nurk is soley a center. Collins and Noah can play the 4 or 5. Caleb will ride the pine all year unless injuries occur. I think we can maybe keep Davis. Meyers needs to go though I don't want him taking a second of Collins or Noah/Calebs mins.

GreenRiddler · Post #1999 » by **GreenRiddler** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:43 am

Lol we had Noah and Meyers going into the playoffs with big.

>Select 2 versatile bigs. How dare he picks 2 bigs?

Wizenheimer · Post #2000 » by **Wizenheimer** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:48 am

Soulyss wrote:
Wickzki wrote:Nice story on Swanigan. Wish him the best. Treat him well PDX. Feels a little T-Rob though.

it is a good story, seems rather redundant since we just picked collins.

There better be some other player movement, otherwise i think Olshey bombed this one.

don't forget Portland's tax issue and that Vonleh will be RFA next summer the same time as Nurkic is. The Swanigan selection could be very similar to trading Plumlee...dodging a free agency problem. I would not be surprised if Portland shops Vonleh right up till the trade deadline