Stephen A. reacts to Donovan Clingan getting drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers | 2024 NBA Draft

[@Vosovogalsyncope]

🙏🏿 to anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one.

[@samuelmalua574]

Faggyu cuzz

[@derekxavier220]

I am 49 and my mom still around. Thank God God bless

[@ryanstgeorge9992]

What is this feeling of happiness I am having as a Trail Blazers fan right now?! Is this... hope? haha

[@j.ruhland21]

Yes brother, it’s hope on the horizon for Blazer fans such as you and I.. 🥲

[@samemery5196]

Let the hope die lol. Lmk in three years when scoot and him Both are done with the blazers lol

[@nassiglutt6587]

Finally looks like you guys wasn't wrong on a center pick this time😂

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

​@@samemery5196Why would they be "done" with the Blazers in three years? What is the precedent for that? Your statement makes zero sense

[@PapaGG360]

Man is gives me Zach Collin’s / Meyers Leonard vibes but I’m gonna stay optimistic as us Trail Blazer fans usually do! Let’s go Clingan!

[@gseric4721]

Best of luck to the young fella. He made it.

[@mrmillennium2697]

Charlotte could have got him but well it's Charlotte

[@GunninRebel55]

This kid lost his mom. Just amazing. I can't say how much that benefits him. Shes smiling down and that's gonna carry him far in the NBA.

[@sportgeek2028]

🙌

[@ZoeHoffman-qk1cm]

as a blazers fan… we really needed this 😭

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

Now we just need Cronin to swing a good trade for Ayton.

[@thuggwaffle8825]

@@brutusvonmanhammer There is no good trade for Ayton unfortunately

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

@@thuggwaffle8825 100% there is. Just gotta be patient and find it

[@Habeev07]

I hope he beats Ayton out mid season for starting job. He is willing to expand his game it looks and maybe shoot 3s unlike Ayton and is instantly a better rim defender. Ayton is soft and a headcase. He literally blamed his play last year on a mattress

[@Habeev07]

​@@thuggwaffle8825ATL might.

[@juliobonilla2222]

Donavon is the steal of the draft

[@SeanHarrisJr]

He was a great pick but Knecht falling to the Lakers was the steal of the draft

[@Habeev07]

I hope he beats Ayton out mid season for starting job. He is willing to expand his game it looks and maybe shoot 3s unlike Ayton and is instantly a better rim defender. Ayton is soft and a headcase. He literally blamed his play last year on a mattress

[@SeanHarrisJr]

@@Habeev07 I agree with you but I think they should actually get rid of Ayton via trade and bring in another PG

[@keltners613]

Ayton still better​ wasted pick should have traded low to the grizzlies get a next yr protected pick and and pick dolton@@Habeev07

[@FactsoverFeelings94027]

Imagine how proud his mother would have felt to see what he has become and where he is heading to in his trajectory in not only becoming just a man, but also a professional and rolemodel. His Mom would have been so proud…

[@gdbssa]

That was vintage Stephen A. Nice to see him taking a break from the Pokemon analysis of late.

[@darthrain5895]

I lost my Mom too well before her time. To Clingan and these three men covering the draft I feel your pain. God bless! Stay strong!

[@kengvang3062]

He's good. We'll see how he adjust in the big league. Good luck! You'll do great.

[@TheStrawThatStirsTheDrink]

Imagine finally making it and you cant show your mother, finally you have the financial independence to take care of her, give back and she's not around anymore. Life can be cruel sometimes. You cant have it all.

[@tenn_ore]

This kid is going to be fine. He looked like a men among boys in Summer League, and even though my Blazers are not good right now, we've got our center of the future. He can sit back and develop while Ayton is still here, but I hope we've got a guy who will make Portland his home for life. It's a great city, regardless of the reputation nationwide.

[@kevinborota8386]

Please don’t get injured

[@dannewth7149]

A big strong defensive championship level center is a need every team has.😊

[@HatefulBread]

2:21 despite how anyone has ever felt about SAS in his profession the words he just said here carry weight

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Ayton trading this summer ?

[@cavebabybezerkers]

No for what ????

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

​@cavebabybezerkers Because we just drafted his replacement. We can probably get a nice young player and maybe a couple first round draft picks (plus taking on a bad, bloated contract to offset Aytons salary)

[@chrisschaeffer9661]

Nope. Scoot Ayton getting a Great Pick and Roll. Ayton is Offense, Clingan is Defense. Weed need Blocks and Rebounds.

[@chrisschaeffer9661]

Having 2 Centers can work. Injuries too Big Men are too common. Besides tou can always slide one to PF. Aytons got a Great Jumper and the New kids is Hard-nosed Defender at 7 2 282 lbs.

[@Trixter1771]

@@chrisschaeffer9661 Neither of them can slide to the 4. They are both strictly 5's. Playing them together will be a disaster.

[@justinward7331]

Lets just hope the blazers big man curse doesn't happen to Donovan. I would be so upset. Ive lived in Portland my whole life.

[@maureenlawrence9637]

i like donovan’s play

[@sneakybobby]

What about ayton?

[@LuisLopez-hy1bx]

STEPHEN A ALWAYS MAKINT IT ABOUT HIMSELF

[@LIKEMIKEGG7]

As a blazers fan, anybody can let me know anout this bigman. Potential, etc?

[@Kwami357]

This draft pick is the slowest and underhyped asf

[@DeezBitsses]

I seriously believe the Blazers can say goodbye to Ayton. Clingan is gonna be better. Dude had 20 rebounds last night. I mean, come on.

[@johnd8368]

Lost my mom at 27

[@justinward7331]

Lost mine at age 21 to suicide. I unfortunately found her body.

[@irvingzeistman9828]

Next Joel przybilla

[@JayPee25]

The Vanilla Gorilla 🦍 2.0

[@MichaelTorrance-p8c]

Pipe down Irving! You probably never played ball at ANY level! Clown

[@LTG22]

lol soo trade him

[@MichaelTorrance-p8c]

@@irvingzeistman9828 rather have this kid than PG, KD or any of the other ring chasing losers!!

[@tenn_ore]

Hey, he was good for us, the Vanilla Gorilla

[@UR_LOCAL_VEEEE]

I lost my mom when I was 10 😢. I guess beat everyone, wait 🤔

[@ADYM-TheOnly]

I’m confused is he going to back up Ayton?

[@sportgeek2028]

If that happens I’ll be pissed because the grizzlies wanted him to start for them this proves drafts about the right fit

[@LunaticTheCat]

I bet the Blazers experiment with a twin towers lineup, especially if Ayton manages to successfully extend his range even more like he did during the previous season. The Blazers aren't anywhere close to win now mode, so there really isn't any risk for them to experiment with some very big lineups with possible elite defensive potential. They could even start Deni Avdija at the 3, who is 6' 9", and is said to be a very good defensive player with great fundamentals, and according to some analysts has the tools to become an elite defender. That would be a BIG front court, and if things go right, and Scoot develops into the solid defender most believe he can become, this team could be a problem on defense. Of course, that's a lot of ifs, and all of that is to be determined, but even if Ayton and Clingan don't workout together, and Clingan shows himself to be the better player, then Portland can still trade Ayton, especially if he still looks as he did last seson.

[@ADYM-TheOnly]

@@LunaticTheCat What if Clingan has to guard Giannis?

[@LunaticTheCat]

@@ADYM-TheOnly I guess we'll find out, lol. Good things they'll be nothing at stake, lol

[@inspectorzap2075]

@@ADYM-TheOnly Go watch the video of Avi shutting the Greek F. down. As well as Jimmy buckets. Avi can guard 1 thru 4

[@Habeev07]

I hope he beats Ayton out mid season for starting job. He is willing to expand his game it looks and maybe shoot 3s unlike Ayton and is instantly a better rim defender. Ayton is soft and a headcase. He literally blamed his play last year on a mattress...

[@AliFrankTheTank]

him or Edey ??!!?!!!!

[@IllSnatchTheBall]

Thats what Im wondering I lowkey think we should have taken Edey over Clingan and it will show by the end of next season

[@CRgfully]

Edey ate his lunch when they played

[@KFBALL247]

Clingan by a mile. He’s 2 years younger with way more upside. Moves his feet better and can run the floor and is a really good passer and rim protector. Way better looking shot too, wouldn’t be surprised if he extends his range as he gets more experienced, kind of like a Brook Lopez type player(who turned into a great defender and good 3pt shooter). Edey is clunky and was just way taller than everyone in college. He will get exposed in the NBA. He’s basically another Boban Marjanović.

[@MattyM110]

@@KFBALL24737/10 vs 11/5 edey destroyed clingan,hows don better

[@Daniel_Capital]

​@@KFBALL247 Clingan is clunky and was just way taller than everyone in college and on a stacked team. The one time he played someone his size in Edey, he got absolutely dominated. Clingan is a stiff, he'll be unplayable in the playoffs if he ever makes it there

[@flaming3652]

I might have to agree with Stephen A, they could've got someone else. Clingham, Robert Williams, and Ayton is a log jam at center.

[@cavebabybezerkers]

I love that line up. You buggin

[@flaming3652]

@@cavebabybezerkers Nah, one of them boys got to go.

[@jasonpdsi]

@@flaming3652 Williams

[@flaming3652]

@@jasonpdsi Williams might be a bit more cheaper. I'm thinking Ayton but who knows Clingham might be a bust. Everything is too soon to tell.

[@KFBALL247]

If Robert Williams stays healthy, Blazers have a really legit rotation at center. Williams is also athletic enough to guard the 4, and him and Clingan would lock the paint down. Both great rim protectors. And Ayton excels on the other end and rebounding. Ayton could get traded though, he would fetch some first round picks and maybe a role player. But I like all 3 of them tbh. Blazers have a lot of talent. They should trade Grant for a couple more FRP’s and then run Deni and Camara at the 3.

[@Yeagizzo]

Hurly to blazers confirmed

[@kneelpdx1]

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@OrangeUaLemon]

When Bob interrupts to say he just lost his mom at 49 as well, it got so awkward. You could tell SAS didn’t care and was more focused on what he had to say

[@dgracia72]

He was not sociable in the NBA store

[@nellyville69]

He actually talented but he gonna be injury prone sadly

[@James58Rams]

Why?

[@Obiahjones]

Steven A dont care you lost yo Mom two weeks ago because he should have known that when he opened his insensitive mouth, he don't like you and thinks he can afford to disrespect you .

[@SwaaaggyB]

Had no idea the NBA draft was today & surprisingly don’t care.

[@ProblematicAraaB]

This year's draft is mid so I don't blame you. Pretty good role players though here

[@natureredux1957]

@@ProblematicAraaB You are wrong, this is a ABOVE average DRAFT.

[@ProblematicAraaB]

@@natureredux1957 ok

[@Kwami357]

Most of this player would be playing in the G league or overseas

[@natureredux1957]

So how is that any different then every other year.

[@kool_aid88]

RIPCITY!!°

[@choonghuh]

no more stephen a

[@austinshannon4197]

Jaylen brown, NBA GOAT.

[@lotus956]

Meh.

[@ericoslund2937]

Bummer. I'm a huge Blazers fan. This poor kid is now cursed. He'll be out for the year by game 15.

[@mcmurphp1]

Stephen doesn’t understand we are trading ayton

[@mcmurphp1]

Portland needs a center ayton sucks

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

Actually, Ayton is fully a decent center in the NBA. He just underperforms compared to expectations and his contract.

[@KFBALL247]

Ayton was putting up 20+ and 10+ rebounds nearly every game the second half of the season. He was dominant when he got going and had a good FG %. He’s not a good rim protector though, so Clingan was a solid pick.

[@XifaXD]

Ayton isn’t a bad center, the problem is that his work ethic is like Ben Simmons. He’s too lazy to push himself.

[@pdx816]

Ayton is the modern day Joe Barry Carroll

[@darthrain5895]

I totally agree. Ayton did good at the end of the season because by then most of their offensive weapons were injured or sitting out so by default he had more chances to score. Murray was the worst throwing up enough bricks to house the huge homeless population in Portland. They hardly had anybody else. Ayton is lazy, inconsistent and has no passion for the game. He's not a good long term option. That's why they needed Clingan.