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NBA Mock Draft: 7 different NBA teams for Jarrett Allen

By James Caldwell

Jan 4, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Jarrett Allen (31) drives against Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Leyton Hammonds (23) during the first half at the Frank Erwin Center. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Jarrett Allen (31) drives against Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Leyton Hammonds (23) during the first half at the Frank Erwin Center. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jarrett Allen – #15 to Portland

Welcome back LaMarcus Aldridge? Jarrett Allen’s game has been compared to former Longhorns big man LaMarcus Aldridge, who was the #2 overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2006 NBA Draft.

A decade later, it makes sense for Portland to look at Jarrett Allen to help them overcome depth issues, especially trying to compete in the Western Conference against the likes of Golden State and San Antonio.

Bleacher Report has Allen to Portland with the #15 pick because the Blazers need a power forward with “length and mobility” that translates to “easy baskets and defensive potential.” Allen certainly checks those boxes. But, will he be available at #15?

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