"She's an 8.5 but doesn't understand why I won't support Shaedon Sharpe", "When was last competitive game he has played in?" - Fans relentlessly mock young prospect drafted No. 7 by Portland without playing single college game
Canadian basketball prospect Shaedon Sharpe was selected with the seventh pick in the NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
The shooting guard is one of the most exciting prospects in this class. Unlike his other draft mates, Sharpe has not played college basketball. He committed to the Kentucky Wildcats but never played a game for them.
Picking a player like Shaedon Sharpe is a risk, but one that the Trail Blazers were certainly willing to take. Despite not playing college basketball, Sharpe spent time on the Amateur Athletic Union circuits and made a name for himself as an offensive spark.
Shaedon Sharpe is heading to Portland with the No. 7 pick! @brhoops
Sharpe, Dame, Simons
Blazers have a scary back-court 👀 https://t.co/n9d8epm4Ua
He showed a glimpse of his abilities in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. The 19-year-old averaged 22.6 points and completed several posterizing dunks on his opponents.
His arrival further boosts the Trail Blazers' backcourt, which already boasts Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simmons. The Canadian plays shooting guard and can certainly be a great acquisition for the Trail Blazers in the long run.
NBA fans had mixed reactions about Sharpe being selected seventh in the draft. This was largely due to him not playing college basketball.
@trailblazers @ShaedonSharpe Holy shit ,we see the future ROY
My assessment: Nobody really knows because he's a mystery man, but I do think that Shaedon Sharpe is going to be really good. One of the best players from this draft. That said, I'm still confused about his fit with the Blazers and what they're trying to do.
At this point, Shaedon Sharpe became a Trail Blazer https://t.co/IGLA9x16Jx
@KDTrey5 Yo @KDTrey5 how nice is Shaedon Sharpe gonna be as a PG13 + Brad Beal lovechild?
shaedon sharpe for rookie of the year !
HOT TAKES (but hills I wont die on lol)
- Shaedon Sharpe ends up being the best player drafted (what ppl thought Fultz would be)
- Chet ends up being an above avg player but is always "what he could become" ala AD who is still brought up in potential discussions at damn near 30
@KentuckyMBB @trailblazers @ShaedonSharpe @NBADraft Dude played for the Cats as much as I did last season…
@JerryTipton Who was the better Kentucky player Shaedon Sharpe or Enes Kanter?
@KentuckyMBB @trailblazers @ShaedonSharpe @NBADraft I mean this is the 2nd player to get drafted out of Kentucky who didn’t play a minute for them lol pretty impressive
@KentuckyMBB @UKAthletics @trailblazers @ShaedonSharpe @NBADraft If I’m on vacation and someone asks where I’m from, I don’t say the last town I stopped to get gas in. This shouldn’t be any different.
She's an 8.5 but doesn't understand why I won't support Shaedon Sharpe
@ThePalaceSports @vaughtsviews @ShaedonSharpe Honest question: When was the last competitive game he has played in?
@kcroyalsfanatic @KentuckyMBB @trailblazers @ShaedonSharpe @NBADraft Na, just a top 7 prospect in a stacked draft that chose to take his chances…..appears to have worked out well for him….
Does anyone have that @espn clip of Shaedon Sharpe after he was drafted? The Man of Mystery stuff? I’m trying to find it
@trailblazers @ExCats @ShaedonSharpe Way to reach on the guy who was afraid that his draft stock would drop if you saw him play. Portland gonna Portland.
Is Shaedon Sharpe a good fit for the Portland Trail Blazers?
Shaedon Sharpe has not been tested in a competitive NCAA environment. However, he believes that he has the mentality to thrive in the NBA. Playing alongside Damian Lillard will certainly be a big help for the youngster.
Under Lillard's tutelage, Sharpe can learn the tricks of the trade and become a stellar guard. There are doubts about whether he will start in the backcourt as Lillard and Anfernee Simons have cemented their spots. But even if Sharpe plays with the second unit, he will bring energy and drive.
📸 Camera ready 📸
@ShaedonSharpe x #NBADraft https://t.co/Iuv58S54zg
Portland also acquired Jerami Grant last week, which is why bringing in a talented youngster like Sharpe makes sense. He, alongside Anfernee Simons and Grant, can provide the help Lillard has wanted for a while.
The front office will be looking to make a few more acquisitions to further strengthen the team. Sharpe had a workout with the Trail Blazers, where he impressed coaches and players.
A RISE LIKE NO OTHER.
Canada's finest Shaedon Sharpe is a TRAIL BLAZER 🇨🇦
(📸: @creatrnick) https://t.co/JAvcw6ky4p
If he continues to work on his game, he has the potential to become one of the best players to come out of this draft.