[MAS RipCity]

Originally Posted by Stay Blazed

Rose is not a realistic draft candidate. He and Beasley are both untouchable, franchise changing prospects.



Feel free to take your own advice.



then don't imply that other people are stupid or stoned retarded. You opened yourself up for that one because you wanted to be a dick.

Don't get upset because you got called out on your post.
It was painfully obvious that Collision couldn't stick with Rose. Rose blew by Westbrook once or two, but for the most part, Rose respected Westbrook and mainly attacked Darren.
Also, its called potential and Rose started to reach his potential as the season wore on. It was no fluke he came on strong day by day at Memphis.
Also, the logic that he wasn't even the best player on his college team is very flawed logic. DJ White was Indiana's best player but Eric Gordon is the far superior prospect.

[Sonny-Canzano]

Has tremendous strength at the power forward position … Possesses sound post moves and excellent touch around the basket … A beast who loves contact inside the paint … Physically dominant forward who uses his size and girth to overpower opponents … Fights for position and understands how to box out and use his lower body strength to get rebounds … Has solid athletic ability and a nose for scoring … Possesses excellent hands and good touch within 10 feet of the basket … A solid passer, with good vision who plays unselfishly … Has a huge wingspan giving him extra length and making him a solid shot blocker at the college level ...

NBAdraft.net

Richard Hendrix, who had a great season, is one of the most underrated players in this draft.

[ThatBlazerGuy]

I like Hendrix, but I also like the idea of having a bench PF/C combo consisting of a finness & power player. That is Frye/Joel right now. Adding Hendrix means a logjam.

[MAS RipCity]

NBADraft.Net finally has us taking Russell Westbrook! Eric Gordon at 12..it would be sick if he fell to us, talk about buying low..reminds me a lot of Thad Young's stock last year.

[MrJayremmie]

Holy cow...

Who would you guys choose if both Gordon and Westbrook were available?

I think it would depend how their workouts went for me. If Gordon shows some PG skills and defensive skills i'd take him, as i think he is an amazing prospect if he can turn into a combo guard at 6'4 rather than a pure SG.

[ThatBlazerGuy]

I would definatley take Eric Gordon. Offensivley, he is light years better than Westbrook. Defensivley, although not as pesky, he is still very good for a Frosh. He really knows how to use his bulk to bother the guy he's defending.

Here is another name to think about in the high 2nd round. Victor Claver, a 6'10 SF out of Brazil. He could be a real steal. Reminds me alot of Rashard Lewis meets Andre Blatche.

[zagsfan20]

I would take Gordon in a heartbeat. He reminds me a lot of Gilbert Arenas, except he looks to pass a little bit more and is a better defender. If he fell to us that would be a steal of a pick.

[ThatBlazerGuy]

I think that, if most guys stay in the draft, the Blazers will have over a 50% chance of landing one of Westbrook, Gordon and Gallinari. Its just a hunch, and I would be more than happy if we ended up with any of those 3.

[MrJayremmie]

Yea. If we just sit at 13 and draft there (unlikely i guess) and we landed Gordon or Westbrook, that would be a steal, imo.

My favorite other than Rose is Randolph, who i think will be awesome.

I think the CLippers at around #6 will probably trade down if they don't land a top 3 and Mayo isn't around at their pick. That would probably be a possible scenerio to grab anyone like Gillinari or someone like that.

[dwood615]

i truthfully think we will trade our 1st rounder in some way and only have 1 second rounder on our roster next year

[PorterIn2004]

I think Pritchard will either trade up or trade down but that either way the Blazers will be adding a 1st rounder.

[dwood615]

and what about the 2nd rounders???

[PorterIn2004]

Originally Posted by dwood615

and what about the 2nd rounders???

I'd guess Pritchard actually uses one to increase the Blazers roster and that the others are used in trade, if only for future picks -- he'll want the ability to still add to the team through the draft when we're two or three years out and it's more clear what the needs are.