Draft Targets
Pick #27: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Small Forward, Arizona
The Blazers don’t really have an obvious need to fill, and while adding another body down low would be nice, Kansas PF Cliff Alexander feels like a bit of a reach here. Hollis-Jefferson is a fine pick, however, and would provide extra depth on the wing – something useful considering the free agencies of SG/SF Wesley Mattthews, SG/SF Arron Afflalo, and SF/SG Nicolas Batum over the next couple of years, and all three are slight injury risks as well. A 6’7” lockdown defender with a 7’0” wingspan, Hollis-Jefferson can also slash with the best of them, averaging 11 points on 51% shooting and also chipping in 7 rebounds. Though not a great shooter, the Blazers’ talent will be able to minimize this weakness and allow him to play as a defensive specialist and slasher when on the court.
Pick #27: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Small Forward, Arizona
The Blazers don’t really have an obvious need to fill, and while adding another body down low would be nice, Kansas PF Cliff Alexander feels like a bit of a reach here. Hollis-Jefferson is a fine pick, however, and would provide extra depth on the wing – something useful considering the free agencies of SG/SF Wesley Mattthews, SG/SF Arron Afflalo, and SF/SG Nicolas Batum over the next couple of years, and all three are slight injury risks as well. A 6’7” lockdown defender with a 7’0” wingspan, Hollis-Jefferson can also slash with the best of them, averaging 11 points on 51% shooting and also chipping in 7 rebounds. Though not a great shooter, the Blazers’ talent will be able to minimize this weakness and allow him to play as a defensive specialist and slasher when on the court.