Trail Blazers: Olshey's Best Draft Picks

Trail Blazers: Olshey’s Best Draft Picks

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RCP ranks Neil Olshey’s best draft picks in his time with the Trail Blazers

Draft day is upon us, so we figured it was a good time to take a look at what Neil Olshey (GM) has put together since coming to the Trail Blazers. After arriving in 2012, Olshey has built two of the most memorable teams in Portland’s history. Key pieces on each of those teams were acquired through the draft process, so it is clear he has an eye for talent.

Signing big name free agents can certainly raise a franchise’s chances at a title, but most teams build their core through wise draft selections. Even though the Trail Blazers lack a pick (as of this posting) this year, it doesn’t mean that Olshey will be sitting idle as the process plays out. Adding young/cheap talent will be a key part in Portland’s future hopes. We wanted to highlight some of Olshey’s finest moves while manning the war room for the Trail Blazers.

The picks are ranked by their overall contributions and the relative value associated with their draft position. Let’s jump into the list.

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