2023-05-17 02:53:00
We did not expect the Blazers so high in this 2023 NBA Draft and they are clearly one of the big winners of the Lottery that took place last night. Now, it’s a question of using this pick wisely, but to get who? As for the Hornets (right here), here is the big question that we will try to elucidate.
The Blazers therefore find themselves with the third choice of a podium which promises to be very strong in terms of raw talent. Victor Wembanyama? It’s dead, he will leave with the first pick, at the Spurs. So we are left with Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller, a point guard and a winger, two potential superstars in the making. In front with pick number 2, the Hornets can hesitate for a long time. An assistant full of fighting spirit for LaMelo Ball or a versatile position 3 to fill an obvious gap? Here is the big question. So for Portland the equation is simple: we take the one that will remain. Brandon Miller would also be an important piece in the rebuilding of the Blazers on the wing, while Scoot Henderson would arrive on a fairly clogged backcourt in terms of potential evolutions in the franchise. Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe, both of whom already have Lillard as a mentor… Well, all we know about Damian’s opinion today is that he would have been happy for Wemby to come to Oregon. At the same time, who wouldn’t have been happy to play with Vico National?
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) May 17, 2023
Brandon Miller therefore seems to be a good option, but if he goes East with the number 2 pick from the Hornets, Scoot Henderson becomes the first option. And the latter could become an excellent trading currency if Portland decides to strengthen itself in a position other than the lead. On the wing or in the racket, there is a shortfall for the Blazers to be able to rebuild properly, and to hope to return to the race for the Playoffs in the short term so as not to lose your franchise player, it would be better to sign someone with previous NBA experience. A diamond is cool, but it will still take some time to polish it to shine.
The big question for the Blazers will therefore be to choose the remaining Top 3 player or a trade of picks. A few weeks of reflection and we’ll talk about all this again for the Draft, on June 22?
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