Blazers Chat with Jason Quick
May 27, 2004
The Oregonian's Jason Quick returned Thursday to preview the
NBA draft, talk summer strategy and more:
Clip 1 - Were there any players the Blazers worked out that
they didn't like?
Quick's take: "I think most of them. They didn't have a good
first impression of Jameer Nelson. A guy who
did impress the Blazers was Luke Jackson. His
stock is skyrocketing with other teams."
Clip 2 - Will a lot of trade talk occur at next month's pre-
draft camp in Chicago?
Quick's take: "Yeah...that's also when teams are gonna get
an idea of who has been protected or who is
going to be protected (in the expansion draft)."
Clip 3 - Which eight players will the Blazers likely protect
for the expansion draft?
Quick's take: "They've settled on the theory that (they're)
going to protect (the) eight best players...
(get clarification on Darius Miles status here.)"
Clip 4 - Do the Blazers have a better plan of attack regarding
this year's draft than they've had in years past?
Quick's take: "Yes...last year's draft was a joke..."
Clip 5 - Would the Blazers consider moving up in the draft
to take Luke Jackson?
Quick's take: "No. If he's still there at 13, I'm not even
sure they would pick him there."
Clip 6 - Is Arvydas Sabonis coming back?
Quick's take: "The latest word I've heard is he's going to
stay (in Lithuania)."
Clip 7 - By the time draft day is over, will this roster look
competely different?
Quick's take: "I think there's going to be an incredible amount
of interest in Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Utah, for one..."
Clip 8 - Will the Paul Allen/Rose Garden bankruptcy situation
tie the hands of Blazers management with regards to trades,
contract extensions, etc?
Quick's take: "I really don't. Paul Allen, as far as an owner
forking out money to be competitive, is still
going to be among the best."
Clip 9 - In order, what are the Blazers' goals this summer?
Quick's take: "I would say: 1) They want to get a top-notch
shooting guard..."
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