2016 Summer League

[Rastapopoulos]

It was such a cheap price though. Something like $5 for all the games and they were available on demand and you could watch on any platform.

This new offering is SO much worse.

I always spent the money, and now I'll just be watching streams. So their loss.

 

[Natebishop3]

I always spent the money, and now I'll just be watching streams. So their loss.

But how do we get the on demand stuff? I want to watch games that already happened as well.

 

[Scalma]

That's great, but has he improved on D? The main problem with him is he's a bit lead-footed and very blow-by-able.

I agree here. He's lost 15 pounds so maybe that'll help his lateral agility.

 

[Chris Craig]

Is nbatv going to be blacked out?

 

[Natebishop3]

Is nbatv going to be blacked out?

That depends, is CSN carrying the games?

 

[Schilly]

Holdahl said the games are going to be on NBATv this year.

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm seriously bummed. I was looking forward to streaming off NBA.com again.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Wow - Ben Simmons is talented. His boxscore won't look good for this game, but he does things nobody else does. Can't shoot a lick yet, but otherwise...

 

[illmatic99]

I can't believe there was even a chance of this dude slipping to 2 just because he can't shoot now. You can't teach that size or vision.

If I recall, our poll here of Simmons vs Ingram was even... if not in Ingram's favor, which left me baffled at the time. Simmons is going to be sick -- a superstar. Hinkie vindicated.

 

[Chris Craig]

That depends, is CSN carrying the games?

Nope

 

[Nate]

I can't believe there was even a chance of this dude slipping to 2 just because he can't shoot now. You can't teach that size or vision.

If I recall, our poll here of Simmons vs Ingram was even... if not in Ingram's favor, which left me baffled at the time. Simmons is going to be sick -- a superstar. Hinkie vindicated.

Yeah, I think the college game was too slow for him lol. If they don't start him at point guard, they're idiots.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Yeah, I think the college game was too slow for him lol. If they don't start him at point guard, they're idiots.

So far leading Summer League in assists.
Start him at SF but that allows you to play combo guards at both guard spots.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Looks like it doesn't matter how old Thon Maker is. Kicking ass and vindicating the Bucks. They seem to draft well these days.

 

[ripcityboy]

I just wish the Summer League was longer. You only get a few games to form an impression of a player.

 

[Natebishop3]

I just wish the Summer League was longer. You only get a few games to form an impression of a player.

I wish the Blazers participated in more than just Las Vegas. We used to do one that was in Utah AND one in LA.

 

[Natebishop3]

Looks like it doesn't matter how old Thon Maker is. Kicking ass and vindicating the Bucks. They seem to draft well these days.

They keep drafting the same type of player though.

 

[ripcityboy]

I wish the Blazers participated in more than just Las Vegas. We used to do one that was in Utah AND one in LA.

Olshey put a premium of coaching over actual game time.... and they may have a point. You can teach a player all you want but it doesn't transfer over unless it's versus top competition. That has to be a main reason we got rid of the D league affuliate.

 

[PDXFonz]

K Dunn looks good

 

[ripcityboy]

I love Jacob Poeltl's game but I think he was born 30 years too early. Great classic center with good footwork and positioning. If he puts on some weight and gets some mean in him.... then watch out.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I love Jacob Poeltl's game but I think he was born 30 years too early. Great classic center with good footwork and positioning. If he puts on some weight and gets some mean in him.... then watch out.

I watched him against Oregon 5 times and he never played well once. And they had no center. I just can't see how he will be effective against bigger quicker centers. We will see.

 

[riverman]

I watched him against Oregon 5 times and he never played well once. And they had no center. I just can't see how he will be effective against bigger quicker centers. We will see.

I think Noah Vonleh will kick his butt

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

That's not a good sign. He hasn't picked up a basketball in a few months? Not a very dedicated pro, if you ask me. Can't believe we cut Cliff before this fool.

 

[ripcityboy]

I watched him against Oregon 5 times and he never played well once. And they had no center. I just can't see how he will be effective against bigger quicker centers. We will see.

I didn't say he would thrive in the modern NBA. Like I said he was born 30 years to early. Just like his game.

 

[riverman]

I didn't say he would thrive in the modern NBA. Like I said he was born 30 years to early. Just like his game.

Who knows...could become the next Michael Doleac

 

[ripcityboy]

Who knows...could become the next Michael Doleac

I used to work with this big tall lanky guy who played center in community college. He was always talking about what a baller he was and how awesome the Lakers were. So we started calling him "the illegitimate brother of Travis Knight" behind his back. It made furious.

 

[PDXFonz]

Kings got absolutely shit on... 47-88

 

[PDXFonz]

Simmons' offensive game is extremely weak

 

[theprunetang]

Simmons' offensive game is extremely weak

I agree. He reminds me of if Boris Diaw came into the league all in shape, young and full of promise. That is pretty much exactly what he is.

 

[PDXFonz]

TJ McConnell is one of those Delly type players who gets up in your face and plays 110% every possession

 

[ripcityboy]

TJ McConnell is one of those Delly type players who gets up in your face and plays 110% every possession

He plays with a chip on both his shoulders. That's for sure.