Holy Backboard

Dustin and I talk about the 2024 NBA Draft.  Mainly discussing about our new Center, Donovan Clingan.  We want the Blazers to give Donovan achievable goals in his first season His role with DeAndre Ayton We are trading away all our seconds Deni Avdia, the good and bad plus comps 

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Dustin and I do our last mock draft of the draft cycle. We do our entire first-round mock. Who were the risers? Who were the fallers? Do you like the Blazers picks? 

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Dustin and I do our Big Boards for the draft cycle,  Top 15 guys on our big board Who are the guys we are missing?  Who are we too low on? Who are we too high on?

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Dustin and I remember Bill Walton's Legacy on and off the court.  Then, we did our 4th mock draft of the cycle  We had some draft risers that went against the consensus  We focused on getting bigger and stronger with the Trail Blazers  Building a switchable team that fits around Scoot and Shaedon 

This episode of Complementary Pieces: Bub Carrington 

I talk about the fantastic start of his NCAA career. His shot-creating  Pick and roll craft Playmaking Defense  Weakness Comps

Dustin and I talk about the French prospect Zaccharie Risacher.

His potential as a sharpshooter

The defensive potential

Who's a better prospect between he and Ron Hollands

The best fit as a prospect for Portland 

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This episode of Complementary Pieces: 

Tyler Smith, we talk about his time at Overtime Elite.

Transition to G League Ignite

Outside Shooting

Scoring Versatility

Passing Ability

Defensive Potential

Areas for Improvement

Fit with the Portland Trail Blazers

Player Comparisons

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On this episode of the Holy Backboard, Dustin and I conduct our third mock draft of the draft cycle. We use the actual draft order to make our picks. It's interesting to see how our opinions have changed. Enjoy the show, and stay tuned for more draft content coming soon.

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I talk about the French Sharp Shooter Melvin Ajinça. 

His roles on the French U19 team vs his professional French Team

What his role in the NBA will most likely look like

His screen setting 

Off Ball Defense 

Fit With the Blazers 

Comps 

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Complementary Pieces Kel'el Ware

In this episode, I talk about the Indiana center Kel'el Ware. 

His college journey

Finding a role that he can succeed individually at Indiana 

His versatile offense

Dominate Drop coverage defense 

Fit on the Blazers 

Comps