I know we're only 2 games into the NBA season, and I'm definitely not an advocate of jerk reactions or jumping to premature conclusions. And I love the moves KP and the Blazers have made the past few years. But I can't help but wonder why the Blazers passed on Tywon Lawson and DeJuan Blair in the NBA draft.

I understand what their strategy allegedly was, taking a prospect to develop in Europe (and keep off the payroll), a banger backup 4 to develop, a versatile guy like Cunningham who could step in if Martel wasn't back 100% - I get that.

But going into this season, we needed upgrades/help at the point and at the backup 4. We could have drafted both Lawson and Blair with the picks that we had, with minor draft board movement required - if at all. I understand that we felt we already had a young team and wanted to add veteran players (and that Nate didn't want any more rookies), but both Lawson and Blair were very accomplished (All-American status) players that had played for major programs and competed at the highest level for several years, including in the NCAA tournament - so they weren't your average (inexperienced/raw) rookies.

And I can't help but watch them now and wonder why we passed. We threw a TON of money atPaul Millsap, and so far DeJuan Blair looks like the will be just as effective in the NBA, and we could have got him for a rookie contract of what, $1M/year? And Lawson's speed and open-court ability are ridiculous....would have been a great change-of-pace from Blake or Miler. What stings even more - these two guys went to Western Conference opponents and rivals - double ouch.

Do you think the Blazers made the right move in passing, or are you with me and wish we would hhave grabbed these guys?