Game Thread 2023-24 Game #15 - BLAZERS VS JAZZ - NOVEMBER 22, 2023 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

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Wow, incredible that Rupert was full court pressing Olynyk on ball and didn’t look that small.

I really hope he pans out.
 
BankTeller said:
Wow, incredible that Rupert was full court pressing Olynyk on ball and didn’t look that small.

I really hope he pans out.
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He actually got taller since we've drafted him according to a couple articles I read...he's still growing..look at his arms and hands, he might end up 6 10 by next season (we can wish!)
 
bemac said:
In his sixth NBA game after a long layoff....shocking.
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not really shocking but more a continuation of his play before his injury as well. He's got a learning curve and I'm sure he'll sort it out
 
riverman said:
He actually got taller since we've drafted him according to a couple articles I read...he's still growing..look at his arms and hands, he might end up 6 10 by next season (we can wish!)
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I'll be happy with the 6'7 without shoes that I've been hearing. He's pretty much the same size as Joe Johnson. I'm very happy with that for a guard.
 
kjironman1 said:
Sorry everyone. I know this will get the mandatory Homer “He’s young. Give him time. It’s only been 5 games only 19,” responses but I simply don’t see anything from Scoot. I see nothing special and his shot is completely broken.
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Some guys take time. I can see him being Derrick Rose in his prime type. With better passing.

But after watching this game for years. You can’t write off a player while he’s still in his teens and playing a position that is a hard adjustment.
 
kjironman1 said:
Sorry everyone. I know this will get the mandatory Homer “He’s young. Give him time. It’s only been 5 games only 19,” responses but I simply don’t see anything from Scoot. I see nothing special and his shot is completely broken.
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So what are you saying? Are you going on record as saying Scoot is a bust?
 
So basically you know more than every GM out there…
Scoot was 2 or 3 by all accounts but you know better, naturally. YOU can spot the special players? Somehow that just seems incredibly unlikely .
 
MickZagger said:
Some guys take time. I can see him being Derrick Rose in his prime type. With better passing.

But after watching this game for years. You can’t write off a player while he’s still in his teens and playing a position that is a hard adjustment.
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On a night where we win like this, Scoot’s issues are the least on my mind. Too many good things I saw tonight to care about Scoot’s shooting, that’ll work itself out.
 
kjironman1 said:
Sorry everyone. I know this will get the mandatory Homer “He’s young. Give him time. It’s only been 5 games only 19,” responses but I simply don’t see anything from Scoot. I see nothing special and his shot is completely broken.
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maybe it’s time to lower your expectations of him and this season as a whole. Cus he ain’t goin no where and we’re obviously going to have games where we will struggle to break 90 and then we will have games like this. So real no use of constantly complaining about it unless you wanna just bitch to bitch.
 
Seems as though some fans on here are still coming to terms with the Lillard exodus
 
1. Scoot. Let’s be honest. He’s a waisted draft pick. (I put the “i” in there so that I always have a way out of my claim). I don’t believe it was a bad pick. Most say he’d have been #1 in drafts of not for Wemby. I agree with that.

2. Jesus. Looking at the box, I’m like “How these boys win?” Still scouring the box to see what makes sense in the “W”. But yeah. Doesn’t make add up overall but let’s take it.
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
1. Scoot. Let’s be honest. He’s a waisted draft pick. (I put the “i” in there so that I always have a way out of my claim). I don’t believe it was a bad pick. Most say he’d have been #1 in drafts of not for Wemby. I agree with that.

2. Jesus. Looking at the box, I’m like “How these boys win?” Still scouring the box to see what makes sense in the “W”. But yeah. Doesn’t make add up overall but let’s take it.
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We shot 51.1% from the field and 43.6% from three while they were 46.8% from the field and 32.3% from three. We had 13 turnovers and they had 21. Those stats alone should tell you how our team won. We shot really hot and we didn't turn the ball over.
 
kjironman1 said:
Sorry everyone. I know this will get the mandatory Homer “He’s young. Give him time. It’s only been 5 games only 19,” responses but I simply don’t see anything from Scoot. I see nothing special and his shot is completely broken.
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If his issue were turnovers, getting lost on defense etc, that would be one thing, but shooting is the most basic thing in basketball, not something that should be so horrendous due to lack of experience.

And his offense is a special kind of garbage. He's like Chris Dudley offensively. May be time to face the facts that he's probably another in a long line of Blazer busts.
 
Cugel said:
6 assists in 16 min: Scoot dont suck. Far from it. That is what this team has needed for YEARs. A guy that makes other Blazers’ game easier. He just needs reps and working on the shot
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I agree he doesn't suck, he's a physical beast. But if he doesn't rework the form on his J he's likely only reinforcing bad mechanics which limits his upside considerably.

STOMP
 
Some good things in a blowout win, which will likely be very few and far between.

One thing I really like, is they are playing Matisse a little more at SG. That makes them bigger and when combined with Camara, they are a terror on defense. Add in Grant or Jabari on the court at the same time, and that is a lot of length and activity.
 
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