To add a superstar, the Blazers are going to have to draft one
By Ty Delbridge
Combo Wing, Marvin Bagley. Freshman, Duke.
"“Bagley is a fluid athlete with a natural feel for scoring, rebounding and blocking shots, which helps him post elite numbers at the high school and AAU level. He’s a terror in the open court and very difficult for opposing big men to stay in front of in one-on-one situations, getting him to the free throw line at an excellent rate. NBA teams will want to see how easily he’ll be able to make the transition to the intensity level of the college game and get a better gauge for his defense and outside shooting potential.”"
"“What we do know is that Bagley is a hyper-athletic lefty who dominates the paint. At 6-foot-11, he can flush lob dunks or finish with touch using either hand. With such an explosive first step, he’s a force attacking closeouts from the post or the 3-point line—oh, by the way, he shoots, too. His light feet translate to defense, where he flashes the ability to slide his feet on the perimeter and switch onto any position or fly in for blocks on the inside.”"
My analysis:
If you wanna talk about “unicorns” in this years draft, Bagley is one of the best. He is 6 feet 11 inches with a seven foot wingspan. He can play SF/PF/C.
Bagley would make the Blazers so much better. They would be able to put him anywhere on the floor. He has the ability to become one of the best two-way players in the NBA.
Bagley reminds of LeBron James, Ben Simmons, and Kawhi Leonard. He can make a play on defense or grab a rebound, then take the ball coast-to-coast and make a big play on offense.
In his first two college games , Bagley put up 24-10 and 25-10 (points-rebounds).