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2017 NBA Draft: Instant reaction and grades from the first round

By Michael Saenz

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) shoots as South Carolina Gamecocks forward Maik Kotsar (21) guards during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) shoots as South Carolina Gamecocks forward Maik Kotsar (21) guards during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Portland Trail Blazers (from Kings and Pelicans) – Zach Collins, C, Gonzaga

The Portland Trail Blazers must really, really like Zach Collins. The Blazers traded picks 15 and 20 to the Sacramento Kings to move up to select Collins at No. 10.

Originally, it had been reported that Portland wanted to move a couple of their picks in order to shed salary, but maybe with Collins falling to 10 they couldn’t pass up that opportunity? Either way, the Blazers might finally have a big that fits their scheme a bit more.

Collins can move, shoot the three and is only scratching the surface on his true potential. He’s extremely raw, but he has the potential to be really good in the right system. Still, No. 10 for Collins seems too high.

Grade: C