Drafting and stashing is always a fun tactic for general managers in the NBA. It’s likewise also a fun process for fans to track the stashed player’s progress. That’s what Portland Trail Blazers fans are doing right now with Daniel Diez.
The Utah Jazz drafted Diez with the 54th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. His time as a Jazzman was short lived, as he was traded to the Blazers on draft night in exchange for cash considerations. Diez hasn’t made the jump to the NBA yet, and unfortunately, he may never.
Outlook as an NBA Player
Before we get into Diez’s history, here’s a little summary of his play-style and NBA upside.