Message Boards > Trail Blazers Talk
Drummond in the house tomorrow
You are not authorized to post a reply.
  1. cmeese47
    cmeese47
    Posts: 2223

    Posted 06/14/2012 6:16 PM

    While I absolutely nailed the Damian Lillard workout rumor this one is a little more speculative. Drummond worked out with the Kings today and Portland has another individual work out planned for tomorrow. I believe that the second individual workout tomorrow will be Drummond. 

    It looks like Portland will be looking at their much rumored #6 pick duo tomorrow. 

    Are you more excited for Drummond or for Lillard?
    I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.
  1. ClydeFrog
    ClydeFrog
    Posts: 975

    Posted 06/14/2012 6:19 PM

    Drummond. Lillard is my guy but I know what I'm getting with him. Drumond, on the other hand, could be the best player out of this draft so I'm intrigued to see how he looks.
    I am a fan of Watching Elliot Williams Take Flight!
  1. cmeese47
    cmeese47
    Posts: 2223

    Posted 06/14/2012 6:24 PM

    Unfortunately, unless his agent post a work out video the best we are going to get is some shoot around and post workout interviews.
    I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.
  1. commontongue
    commontongue
    Posts: 1435

    Posted 06/14/2012 7:44 PM

    My fear is that Drummond has an inner DeMarcus Cousins waiting to come out. If he's solid mentally though, he'll be a beast.
    I am a fan of Rip City Basketball
  1. benh7777
    benh7777
    Posts: 199

    Posted 06/14/2012 8:20 PM

    Posted By cmeese47 on 06/14/2012 6:16 PM
    Are you more excited for Drummond or for Lillard?
    Neither one,
    Lillard may well be the best point gaurd in this draft but that isn't saying much. Drummond is a huge risk. Take the best player available that is NBA ready. Portland has many holes to fill. I think that means to either trade up or trade down.
    I am a fan of Effort
  1. commontongue
    commontongue
    Posts: 1435

    Posted 06/14/2012 8:29 PM

    Two of the holes are the pivot and the point. Lillard i believe has a little more vision than hes being given credit for. As he said, on his squad he had to score, but i think he has an equally high ceiling when it comes to assist.
    I am a fan of Rip City Basketball
  1. commontongue
    commontongue
    Posts: 1435

    Posted 06/14/2012 8:35 PM

    I could be wrong though. I did say to draft Faried too, but what do i know.
    I am a fan of Rip City Basketball
  1. cmeese47
    cmeese47
    Posts: 2223

    Posted 06/14/2012 10:03 PM

    Lol I think a lot of people liked Faried 
    I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.
  1. cmeese47
    cmeese47
    Posts: 2223

    Posted 06/15/2012 3:48 PM

    Just got a conformation tweet from Drummond that he has arrived in Portland.
    I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.
  1. wayne.lamb
    wayne.lamb
    Posts: 23

    Posted 06/17/2012 12:31 AM

    Either pick will be solid. I feel like Lillard is a sure thing and Drummond is... (-) soft touch and (-) 40% free throw shooting away from being our Godzilla in the middle.
    I am a fan of Lillard and PJ3, and Portland Playoff Basketball
  1. wayne.lamb
    wayne.lamb
    Posts: 23

    Posted 06/17/2012 12:33 AM

    Trade up from 11 to 7 and grab them both. That would be a perfect draft night.
    I am a fan of Lillard and PJ3, and Portland Playoff Basketball
  1. D_pickett
    D_pickett
    Posts: 608

    Posted 06/17/2012 1:51 PM

    Perfect draft night depending on who you trade for that #7 pick...

    There was something about the way Drummond interviewed that worried me. He sounded very scripted. Like he was saying exactly what his agent told him to say. When he said that he didn't have a favorite NBA team growing up, I called BS. I also think it's a dumb move for him to only work out with the top 6 teams in the draft. There are easily 5 prospects better than him and arguably 7 or 8 players better than him. The fact that he isn't doing much to prove that he's a hard worker shows me that he probably can't prove it.

    It's still tough because he has the chance to be the best center coming out of this draft. When we need a center AND he's projected to be a top 5-6 pick, it's difficult to justify passing him up. We need a PG as well, I like Lillard, I think we should take Lillard, but I also think taking Lillard at 6 is risky because we might be higher on him here than what he is actually worth.

    11 days...
    I am a fan of
  1. The Unholy
    The Unholy
    Posts: 311

    Posted 06/17/2012 3:06 PM

    lillard is a much safer bet than drummond at 6 and you know what you're getting. drummond is a huge risk for any lottery team with so many proven players. i agree with rice in his prediction that drummond's stock will plummet. word is he wont work out for any team outside of the top 6, what is up with that?
    I am a fan of high octane motion offense
  1. cmeese47
    cmeese47
    Posts: 2223

    Posted 06/18/2012 8:10 PM

    I think Drummond is a perfect fit for a team that is not expected to be a playoff contender next year.
    I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.
  1. EthanMoney
    EthanMoney
    Posts: 301

    Posted 06/19/2012 7:10 PM

    Though Drummond is a good player and is very athletic. He has a lot of off court issues...Much like cousins. I personally don't like his attitude and PDX hasn't liked that type of attitude since the JailBlazers.
    I am a fan of
  1. EthanMoney
    EthanMoney
    Posts: 301

    Posted 06/19/2012 7:10 PM

    Though Drummond is a good player and is very athletic. He has a lot of off court issues...Much like cousins. I personally don't like his attitude and PDX hasn't liked that type of attitude since the JailBlazers.
    I am a fan of
  1. boomtown
    boomtown
    Posts: 272

    Posted 06/21/2012 12:46 PM

    I don't think you worry about risk vs reward with the 6th pick, or any pick for that matter.  To say Lillard is risky at #6 is ludicrous.  

    The real question is whether or not Lillard is worth a roster spot.  You think anyone's going to remember or care when a guy was taken 5 years from now?  

    I'll tell you what people care about... how much a guy is paid and how well he earns his paycheck.

    The real question here is what combo do you like the most:

    Drummond and Marshall 
                 or
    Lillard and Meyers (or maybe Henson)?

    Because to me it looks like it's really coming down to portland taking a c and pg with their first 2 picks.

    I am a fan of
- Hide
   
 
 
 
 
   

    Recent Discussions

  1. Rebuild Diagram 2.0

    Started by cmeese47 on 05/17/13 at 2:53 PM

    I guess Batum would be a good fit since Ilysavoa plays 4 more than the 3, which I didnt know lol

    I think this would be a really good deal for Bucks then. They can draft Dieng with the 10 and maybe Franklin with their pick. 

    Jenn...

  2. Will "The Thrill" Barton

    Started by Siccolo on 05/18/13 at 3:49 PM

    Well, I still think he won''t do great in his career. Seems weak.

  3. I'm just going to say it.

    Started by RipCity 14 on 05/17/13 at 12:47 PM

    Early days Cmeese, early days.

  4. draft

    Started by Aaron Childers on 05/16/13 at 8:17 PM

    You''re right. They should dump Monta though. I was thinking maybe the Rockets could use the number 1 pick to get the lakers to do a sign and trade for D12.

  5. Roster Ideas?

    Started by Aaron Childers on 05/18/13 at 4:25 AM

    Aye Im a Glen Rice Jr fan CT lol

    Dude ped 29, 11, 6, 3 ,3 in the D League Finals

  6. offseason .

    Started by Mistafab322 on 05/17/13 at 1:07 PM

    Ah. Thanks Cmeese. I''m more of a stats and eye test man myself. Never bothered to learn about the salaries and stuff.

  7. The Mock Draft Thread

    Started by DHawes22 on 05/08/13 at 10:16 AM

    Dont see how we can get a starting defensive center. I will be very impressed if Olshey can find one

  8. Is Paul Allen more Concerned about Profits then Winning a Championship?

    Started by Tim Morrissey on 12/09/12 at 10:04 AM

    Paul Allen might sell the Blazers but the Blazers will never leave Rip City.

Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  ... 
Active Forums 4.1
NOT LICENSED FOR PRODUCTION USE
www.activemodules.com
The latest from
Everybody
Siccolo commented on Rebuild Diagram 2.0 / a.nasset joined group Season Ticket Holders / Siccolo created new forum topic Will "The Thrill" Barton / blazinbabb updated their fan statement / riverman and RipCity 14 are friends now / daddy updated their Starting 5 / burqueballer uploaded new photo / deb-smith updated their scrapbook / MJB uploaded new video /