2020 Training Camp Thread

[THE HCP]

Giles is kinda the wild card. No expectations but if he hits he’ll be a major contributor, maybe even starter.

Instead of WHO?

 

[HailBlazers]

Instead of WHO?

MELO. Duh!

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Really? On which NBA roster would Covington be the 2nd best player?

He'd be the best player on the Knicks or Thunder.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

I'm just saying, 2 per team means it doesn't seem like it would be tough to find 60 NBA players that are better than RoCo (or Herro or Bertans).

You would think so... but actually look at a list and there aren't many above average starters in the NBA.

Orlando, Washington, Charlotte, Sacramento, Chicago could be places RoCo is possibly the best or second best player.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

He'd be the best player on the Knicks or Thunder.

I'd take SGA over RoCo 8 days a week, and even in his aged, declined state, I'd say Horford is also still better.

As for the Knicks... not a ton of argument there, though I really like Mitchell Robinson.

 

[Eastoff]

And Terry is rebounding for him, crazy. Head coaches don't do that

CJ said in his interview, Terry was the only staff member allowed in the practice.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I think Giles is gonna play more than we think.

Judging from the video he already has.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Instead of WHO?

Whom.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Judging from the video he already has.

BAM!

FAMS!

 

[Buffalo Custard]

Instead of WHO?

Pau.

 

[Hoopguru]

Maybe this has been posted somewhere else, but man Derrick Jones Jr. has some serious hops. Check out his outback in this video:

Giles didnt even try and challenge CJ and he wasnt playing hard.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Instead of WHO?

Collins is hurt for a month plus right now so Giles could get his minutes.

Maybe they give Melo some back to backs off. They could also play RoCo or DJJ at the 3 more with Giles at the 4 so maybe he takes some Hood minutes. Heck maybe they keep RoCo under 30mpg or DJJ at or just under 20mpg with Giles getting some of their PF minutes. Nurk never plays huge minutes so maybe they try to keep him closer to 25mpg some nights. Kanter got DNP in Boston; if Giles plays well he could take some of his minutes.

There will be rest and injuries in the year. Giles may not play on opening night but when the team plays back to backs, injuries, etc there will be plenty of opportunity. Maybe Giles doesn't impress and is out of the rotation all year, who knows. But if Giles is putting up production as good or better as in Sacramento; 17/10 per36 with good advanced stats, he can certainly help the team on the court.

Now if our other options are vastly superior 100% of the time to a healthy Giles, that means the Blazers are having great production from our bigs this year. That would be a great problem to have.

 

[B-Roy]

Sick

 

[SIeepwalker]

So where's Nurk ?

 

[Scalma]

So where's Nurk ?

he’s still in covid protocol because he was in Bosnia until Sunday. I’m guessing he won’t play in a game until next week.

 

[illmatic99]

Sick

Cant believe our first preseason game is Friday. This gets me hyped

 

[Labinot41]

Kanter does set's some good screens in comparison to Whiteside

 

[andalusian]

Ant finally looks like he has a NBA player body.

 

[riverman]

This team can make some noise this season

 

[illmatic99]

Ant finally looks like he has a NBA player body.

First thing that caught my eye. He hardly ever drove in to finish inside.

 

[THE HCP]

Ant finally looks like he has a NBA player body.

Bro, he's like 20. My son is 19 and still growing.

 

[B-Roy]

Nurk needs 6 consecutive negative tests before he can even practice with the team. If he started on Sunday, the first game he would even be eligible for would be next week, but I doubt they would throw him into an actual game without a practice with the team.

 

[andalusian]

Bro, he's like 20. My son is 19 and still growing.

It's not growing, it's muscle. He looks NBA player athletic. Before he looked like a young man athletic.

 

[riverman]

Bro, he's like 20. My son is 19 and still growing.

If you look back at Lamarcus his first two seasons he looked so skinny compared to when he filled out...Ant looks good here.

 

[Pinwheel1]

My favorite highlight was the simple pass from Trent to Jones for the easy dunk. (2:34 mark)
Hoping to see a lot of that this year.

 

[riverman]

My favorite highlight was the simple pass from Trent to Jones for the easy dunk. (2:34 mark)
Hoping to see a lot of that this year.

I think with Jones and Kanter we're going to get a ton of second chance put backs this season..couple of guys with a real feel for the boards

 

[illmatic99]

Nurk needs 6 consecutive negative tests before he can even practice with the team. If he started on Sunday, the first game he would even be eligible for would be next week, but I doubt they would throw him into an actual game without a practice with the team.

I think he had a family issue to handle in Bosnia a few weeks ago resulting in his delay. Actually thought he spent most of his past few months Stateside.

 

[riverman]

Stotts genuinely looks inspired out there...he's got a bounce to his step...I think he smells playoff success with this roster

 

[Hoopguru]

I liked Jones trying to guard CJ, I think he's quick enough to play some of the bigger guards.

 

[Scalma]

Ant finally looks like he has a NBA player body.

Ant breaking out would be huge, but not as huge as Olsheys ego would get.