[外電] NBA Team Needs: - Portland Trailblazers

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http://www.draftexpress.com/article/NBA-Team-Needs-Northwest-Division-2936/

Portland Trailblazers (41-41 in 2007-08)

Draft Picks: No. 13, No. 33, No. 36, No. 55

Depth Chart:

PG: Steve Blake / Jarrett Jack / Sergio Rodriguez
SG: Brandon Roy / Von Wafer*
SF: Martell Webster / Travis Outlaw / James Jones
PF: LaMarcus Aldridge / Channing Frye / Josh McRoberts
C: Greg Oden / Joel Pryzbilla / Raef LaFrentz

*Potential free agent

Could use help at: Point Guard

Bottom line: The Portland Trailblazers really took a big step forward this
season. Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge have turned into fantastic players
under Nate McMillan, and have taken the team to a new level. Portland's
terrific staff has done a sensational job revamping the roster (and the
organization in general) from top to bottom, making this team a force to be
reckoned with in coming years.

With the opportunity to add another player through the draft, Portland will be
stacked with young talent. While Kevin Pritchard has the flexibility to pull
the trigger on any number of deals to expedite the team's competitive window,
he may choose to let his current staple of players gain experience and see
where things go. With a core featuring Roy, Aldridge, Webster, Outlaw, and
Greg Oden, things will be looking even better in Portland very soon.

Draft outlook: Don't be surprised if the Trailblazers deal their lottery
pick on draft night. Portland has enough youth on its roster already, and
would probably like to pick up a savvy veteran to set an example on the court
and in the locker room. They are reportedly heavily shopping their pick at
the moment, and as we’ve seen in the past, will have no qualms about making
a move if it makes sense.

Should Portland choose to keep the pick, Pritchard would strongly look at
Russell Westbrook and D.J. Augustin should he find a suitor for Jarrett Jack
or Steve Blake. It doesn't appear that either will be on the board, though.
They are reportedly very high on Joe Alexander as well, but he too may be gone
when they pick. The name Alexis Ajinca has started to circulate more and more
around this pick, and it will indeed be interesting to see if Portland pulls
the trigger on this highly skilled, highly competitive and extremely raw player
with incredible physical tools.

Pritchard is guaranteed to deal at least one (and possibly two or even all
three) of his second-rounders in a package to sweeten a deal. Portland is the
ideal franchise to draft Nikola Pekovic, who is unlikely to come overseas in
the near future, but could be an instant contributor whenever he does. Most
teams would be in a hurry to get a player like Pekovic in uniform, but
Portland doesn't have the roster space to make him come over before he
actually wants to.

Other internationals that their scouting staff has likely been looking at are
Omer Asik, Serge Ibaka, Ante Tomic and Goran Dragic. Two other possibilities
for the team in round two should they decide to keep the pick are
Richard Hendrix and D.J. White, both of whom would add some muscle to
Portland’s more athletic power forward stable, something that team is lacking
somewhat. The Portland Trailblazers will be one of the most interesting teams
to watch on draft day, since they’ve reached the point that they have,
essentially, too much depth.


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