Game Thread 2023-24 PRESEASON - BLAZERS @ SUNS - OCTOBER 16, 2023 - MONDAY - 7:00 PM NBA TV, KPTV (2 Viewers)

[Chris Craig]

Seriously wondering if Billups is the right head coach for this team, or any team

Answer: No

 

[illmatic99]

Seriously wondering if Billups is the right head coach for this team, or any team

talks a big game. 0 evidence that he actually do much more than tank. and it looks like he's got one more free year without expectations now.

just hope he doesn't damage the youngins too much.

 

[blazerfan11]

In this game the Blazers are playing rookies and 2nd year players.
This is not the entire roster.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Do we get a pick for this?

We get to pick which players don't stay on the roster.

Speaking of, I think Knox is playing himself into a regular-season roster spot.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

It's a bit shocking and disconcerting that Portland management considered both Murray and Rupert to be lottery talents.

 

[blazerfan11]

his driving and handle look so much better than this time last yr.

Walker looks much better too.

 

[Chris Craig]

We get to pick which players don't stay on the roster.

Speaking of, I think Knox is playing himself into a regular-season roster spot.

Moses can leave at halftime.

 

[Idog1976]

I see people already beat me to "I see Booker is whining and Durant is flopping, both in mid-season form.".

 

[PtldPlatypus]

It's a bit shocking and disconcerting that Portland management considered both Murray and Rupert to be lottery talents.

Murray, sure, but why so down on Rupert? Not ready to contribute yet, but the upside is definitely there.

 

[blazerfan11]

We get to pick which players don't stay on the roster.

Speaking of, I think Knox is playing himself into a regular-season roster spot.

Knox has the length and ability to hit shots that others can't.

 

[Chris Craig]

It's a bit shocking and disconcerting that Portland management considered both Murray and Rupert to be lottery talents.

They only picked Murray because of his brother.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Moses can leave at halftime.

Good luck finding an Uber he fits in

 

[James lamphear]

Scoot is like a QB with no receivers to throw to.

Some of those passes wasn't good passes that one hand crap going lead to turnovers and getting to far down around the backboard and trying to pass out of it will lead to turnovers.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Murray, sure, but why so down on Rupert? Not ready to contribute yet, but the upside is definitely there.

I'm not seeing even a flash of really good talent. Shouldn't he, at least, be doing better on defense?

 

[Ripcity4life77]

I am not trying to overreact but is Billups even trying to coach this disaster of a game and I know it's the preseason but damn this is ugly. I mean I realize the Suns are playing like most of there team so not expecting a miracle but this game seems like a teaching moment and maybe a time to try out new shit and I see nothing.

 

[Chris Craig]

Good luck finding an Uber he fits in

He can order a van cab

 

[Chris Craig]

I am not trying to overreact but is Billups even trying to coach this disaster of a game and I know it's the preseason but damn this is ugly. I mean I realize the Suns are playing like most of there team so not expecting a miracle but this game seems like a teaching moment and maybe a time to try out new shit and I see nothing.

No, he isn't.

 

[illmatic99]

I'm not seeing even a flash of really good talent. Shouldn't he, at least, be doing better on defense?

keep in mind, these kids are going up against possibly the best team in the conference right now.

 

[James lamphear]

Sharpe looks good to me... what are people seeing that I'm not?

11 points, 5-9 shooting, 3 assists, 4 boards, 1 steal.

He been alright overall just his handles gets loose sometimes.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I'm not seeing even a flash of really good talent. Shouldn't he, at least, be doing better on defense?

Most of his shift, they were trying (badly) to run a 2-3 zone. He's much stronger man-to-man (Beal's embarrassment of him notwithstanding).

 

[Natebishop3]

talks a big game. 0 evidence that he actually do much more than tank. and it looks like he's got one more free year without expectations now.

just hope he doesn't damage the youngins too much.

What scares me just a little bit is that Scoot went from a supremely confident point guard two games ago, to a very confused and unconfident looking point guard in this game. The body language just isn't the same. Is he intimidated by Durant/Booker/Beal? Something to keep an eye on.

 

[illmatic99]

What scares me just a little bit is that Scoot went from a supremely confident point guard two games ago, to a very confused and unconfident looking point guard in this game. The body language just isn't the same. Is he intimidated by Durant/Booker/Beal? Something to keep an eye on.

what? lol

 

[Blazinaway]

normally, i'd be thrilled that our team is getting 10 days to iron out kinks from preseason, but it looks like we need a complete overhaul.

we've given up 70+ in the first half of every game against NBA opponents. dafuq is chauncey teaching these kids?

Does Billups have a clue? Wan

Answer: No

Yeah, we have some young guys with talent, don't want to waste that with a coach who has no clue how to develop that talent

 

[Natebishop3]

what? lol

You think he looks the same in this game?

 

[illmatic99]

scoot is seeing some defensive coverages for the very first time in his life. there will be growing pains. let's see how he comes out in the 2nd half; he's usually been much better in 2nd halves, and that tells me he's a quick leaner.

this isn't "intimidation." some of you guys are hilarious man. it's not serious.

 

[Chris Craig]

What scares me just a little bit is that Scoot went from a supremely confident point guard two games ago, to a very confused and unconfident looking point guard in this game. The body language just isn't the same. Is he intimidated by Durant/Booker/Beal? Something to keep an eye on.

Probably star struck

 

[James lamphear]

Murray and Rupert I see them down in the G-league a lot to work on there game. Murray needs to see some of those 3's to go in to gain his confidence. Yes Knox one of the players actually looks like that's he knows what he is doing but I billups might already have his mind made up on some of these players so interesting to what the roster actually looks like by start of the season. I expect some surprises.

 

[illmatic99]

Probably star struck

jesus christ.

 

[Natebishop3]

scoot is seeing some defensive coverages for the very first time in his life. there will be growing pains. let's see how he comes out in the 2nd half; he's usually been much better in 2nd halves, and that tells me he's a quick leaner.

this isn't "intimidation." some of you guys are hilarious man. it's not serious.

I didn't say it was intimidation. I asked if people thought that might be the case. Come on bro...

 

[TBpup]

Is it the saddest thing ever that the Suns keep doing that "wooooooo" thing and nobody participates?

Ric is not impressed....