Trading Up

As promised earlier, I will post some thoughts on the draft this week. Today, I want to focus on trading up, as in we should do it. Before we begin, lets look at some charts I made:

(Data Collected from 1989-2009 NBA Drafts)

If You're looking for a cornerstone of the franchise in this draft, 6 and 11 may not be the best idea. from the 22 years, only 1 player from those spots has made multiple all star games; something you hope a franchise cornerstone would do. You could take our chances that Damian Lillard or Andre Drummond will pan out to be that cornerstone, but I don't think that is a risk worth taking. 

In this draft, the Blazers aren't looking for solid role players, they're looking for big pieces, and you get those pieces in the top 5 of NBA Drafts.

Charlotte, according to multiple reports, is looking to deal the 2 pick. It is my personal opinion that the Blazers should make a move for that pick and take Thomas Robinson.