When Aldridge and Leonard were out, Claver actually got some time. And we remembered that while (a) he can't score, like AT ALL, (b) the team plays better with him on the floor. I really hate that Stotts has chained him to the bench again, especially when we're running Aldridge into the ground.
If he can't shoot, then he needs to forget SF, bulk up, and become a conventional PF or C. I see no bulking-up program, and I blame Stotts and Olshey for pegging a round screw into a square hole. Never do that.
I'd love Claver back. My two favorite games of the year (home against Minnesota and Brooklyn) were with Claver playing. I miss the way we played in those games. I miss Barton too. 20/11 off the bench. I want more of that.
Here's hoping Joel Freeland ends up there too, and then all we need is one more ex-Blazer forward to complete an all ex-Blazer team.