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Kevin's avatar

The NBA has the greatest player development system in the world, the ncaa. I don't get why teams and players don't use it.

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John Canzano's avatar

The money... guaranteed money. NIL will help some. The rise of the mid-major (juniors and seniors) is tied directly to the early-entry trend.

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Dave Paul Vecsi's avatar

Sharpe is a good risk. The Trail Blazers need to take gambles at this point if they want to make a big leap forward.

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John Canzano's avatar

Agree. It's an acceptable risk.

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Jim Stewart's avatar

With Dame healthy (hoping), we'll see what the new kid can do. I hope he's comfortable under Damian's wing.

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John Canzano's avatar

Will be interested in seeing how receptive Lillard is to being a mentor to another player.

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Harry  Novick's avatar

I honestly don't know any of these draft picks. It's all based on projection since these kids barely stay in school one year. I think both college basketball and the draft picks would benefit greatly if they stayed in school longer and developed their game and their bodies while gaining additional maturity.

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John Canzano's avatar

It will benefit the game immensely. But it's not realistic given the temptation of generational wealth.

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Oldcrankydude's avatar

Great Odin’s blunder!!! I hope they got it right but, I don’t think they can get much worse than last season.

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Charlie Payne's avatar

An 18 year old has ‘handlers’. What a laughable joke.

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Chris Hoem's avatar

🤞🏻

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Lon Frazier's avatar

Where is the help behind Nurk. 7 over all pick the Blazers could of got a big man. Blazers have enough guards and forwards.

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