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ThePortland Trail Blazersworked out six players today in preparation for the 2019NBA Draft. Arizona State guard Luguentz Dort, St. John’s guard Shamorie Ponds, and Wake Forest forward Jaylen Hoard all appeared in post-workout media interviews, talking about their skills and potential fit with the Blazers.
Blazer’s Edge Luguentz Dort Profile
Comments:
"I really take pride in playing defense."@SunDevilHoops'@luguentzspeaks to the media after his predraft workout at the practice facility.pic.twitter.com/J1PPM9VhcU
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers)May 31, 2019
“I like how fast they play. I like the guards they have and I feel like I can fit pretty well."
— Jamie Hudson (@JamieHudsonNBCS)May 31, 2019
Luguentz Dort on the Blazers after his pre-draft workout with Portland.
Full story will be up later today.#RipCitypic.twitter.com/9ZvCqnH989
Blazer’s Edge Shamorie Ponds Profile
Comments:
"I feel like I’m a great facilitator, and it’s underrated, but I feel like I do that at a high level" -@ShamoriePpic.twitter.com/7VdHRPOlFA
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers)May 31, 2019
Jaylen Hoard Comments:
"(The 3 or 4) is kinda where I’m comfortable right now but I feel like depending on the team, wherever they put me, I feel like I can be effective" -@JaylenHoardpic.twitter.com/IIetGTZwfN
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers)June 1, 2019
The Blazers own the 25th selection in the draft. As of now, they do not have any second-round picks.