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32 Comments
Really happy with all 3 picks this draft…Rupert's coach compared him to a Mikail Bridges. I likee the Batum comparison
If I remember correctly, Nic Batum was a year 1 starter as a second round pick. That’s a big comparison to make.
I love this pick. Rupert is reportedly a super hard worker. I think he'll prove to be the biggest steal of the draft
nikola jokic 2.0
He reminds me of a young Batum
any idea if rupert is supposed to play for the fiba tourney? also he reminds me of a mini giannis on offense, long strides when running with the ball looks awkward but at the same time he gets down the court quick
This is a Nic Batum type player.
72 Ways he’s going to be awesome
i agree his fluidity really surpised me…he's gonna be very very good. it was cool to see on defense with him as a 19 yr old seamlessly switching again and again but then as a ball handler he looks really good too. will be fun
Batum 2.0
Roof repair
WOJ bomb. Atlanta hawks finalizing a deal to send John Collins to Utah for Rudy gay and a future 2nd round pick.
why on earth cant the blazers make any dealsssss?!!! i know there is still time but everybody else has been active.
Saw an interview w/ his New Zealand coach and they called him the hardest worker on the team. That bodes well w/ his physical attributes, especially once he adds some muscle
So a Grant replacement in 3-4 years. Sounds legit.
This guy is extremely exciting
I think that this is the 40th "steal of the draft" that I have read about……
When we drafted Batum we knew very little about him and he came in and did everything we needed from him to the point he started most of his rookie season, if Ryan can have a similar impact we might not need to trade every asset we have for a star SF
Signing Oscar Tshiebwe on a 2-way would have been icing on the cake, but the 3 picks we did are satisfying
He's already legendary for his work ethic…
Herbert Jones.
Video games are for children
He was also coming off a broken shooting wrist last season.
He does remind me of Batum. Go Blazers!!
It's insane that we got Rupert at 43
Chauncey will like Rupert's wingspan
If Rupert had a nasty handle, I think he'd be a good offensive player
Really loved this steal of a pick. However, not sure why we didn't go crazy with undrafted players, especially since we now have a G League team…. more wasted opportunities by the Blazers front office.
Mock Sacramento Kings legend Rayan Rupert.
Love this pick! His coaches say he lives in the gym
This kid looks LEGIT.
Thanks for the heads up on this guy. Upside could be Baum or Ariza (also drafter @43) like role player if he continues to develop. I saw his rook interview and he def has the right attitude.
He looks like a hopefully better Nick Batum. I love the pick! Seems like a good kid as well!