"Zach Edey will have an underwhelming NBA career" "He's just tall": Fans react to latest report around Purdue star's No. 7 selection in 2024 draft
Purdue Boilermakers big man Zach Edey could go to the Portland Trail Blazers with the No. 7 pick, The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor reported on Monday. With the NBA draft almost here, fans tweeted reactions to the report, commenting about the draft class as well as Edey's abilities.
A fan criticized this year's draft class and said that Edey could be good for the Portland Trail Blazers:
"It's a horrible draft class so it's a good risk to take."
A fan doubted Edey:
"Edey will have an underwhelming NBA career and will be shortened by injuries."
A fan said that the only advantage for Edey, who is 7-foot-4, is his height:
"He's just tall."
There were more comments about the Portland Trail Blazers and Zacy Edey.
One fan criticized the Trail Blazers' ability to choose the right player:
"And people wonder why the blazers are never good."
A fan commented that Zach Edey deserves a team that is well-run and hoped the best for him:
"Hope he goes to a good organization. Dude deserves better than some of these teams & the way they're ran."
Another said that taking Edey at No. 7 could get someone fired:
"Someone will be fired."
A fan was surprised to see Zach Edey's potential rank:
"Number 7? I just can't see it."
Another said that it will be difficult for Edey to carry on his dominant college play into the NBA:
"He won't do much as a pro."
A fan compared him to Sam Bowie, the player who was picked over Michael Jordan in the NBA draft but suffered from leg injuries:
"Sam Bowie 2.0..."
What did O'Connor say about Zach Edey?
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor said that Zach Edey had a workout with the Portland Trail Blazers and that they need a big man to help Scoot Henderson.
"The Blazers also worked out Purdue center Zach Edey earlier in the month, and people around the NBA believe that they are also extremely high on him — not just for the 14th pick, but for their first choice at No. 7," O'Connor reported Monday.
"The bottom line is that the Blazers seem to be looking to come away with a center to pair with Scoot Henderson and their other young pieces."
The NBA draft is on Wednesday and Thursday. Who do you think will sign Edey?