Aminu set to visit

[Mediocre Man]

Nothing on this yet? For me it's about as close to a forgone conclusion he signs with us

http://www.blazersedge.com/2015/6/28/8859479/al-farouq-aminu-portland-trail-blazers-free-agent

 

[magnifier661]

That's actually some good news for once! Thanks for the find MM!

 

[BlazerWookee]

But... but... hyphen...

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[Mediocre Man]

That's actually some good news for once! Thanks for the find MM!

Aminu to offense is like Lillard to defense though, so we will see

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I haven't watched him enough and know it's not in the stats but what is the allure of this free agent and why are you ready to tie up a chunk of our cap for him before gauging the interest of some bigger more prominent free agents?

 

[Mediocre Man]

I haven't watched him enough and know it's not in the stats but what is the allure of this free agent and why are you ready to tie up a chunk of our cap for him before gauging the interest of some bigger more prominent free agents?

He was an Olshey fraft pick, so I am assuming his agent has a decent relationship with Neil. Nothing a little nudge, nudge, wink, wink, know what I mean, know what I mean, can't fix

 

[OneLifeToLive]

He was an Olshey fraft pick, so I am assuming his agent has a decent relationship with Neil. Nothing a little nudge, nudge, wink, wink, know what I mean, know what I mean, can't fix

yeah, but why do we use a chunk of our cap space on a guy who averages 6 pts a game. What's the value in him?

 

[Sedatedfork]

Yeah... just don't put it in writing, like the T-Wolves did with Joe Smith.

 

[Sedatedfork]

yeah, but why do we use a chunk of our cap space on a guy who averages 6 pts a game. What's the value in him?

If they reach a deal, I'm sure they don't sign him until LA makes a decision. These things happen every year. Until the big names sign, not many deals are done.

 

[Schilly]

yeah, but why do we use a chunk of our cap space on a guy who averages 6 pts a game. What's the value in him?

With Lamarcus Lillard and Monroe we have enough scoring.

 

[Mediocre Man]

yeah, but why do we use a chunk of our cap space on a guy who averages 6 pts a game. What's the value in him?

6"9" SF. we need one of those. He goes against everything this team is about offensively and defensively, meaning he is a poor offensive player and a good defensive player. He would be a great signing, IMO. Probably more of a desperate move, or could be relationship based signing. Neil is a relationship salesman, so this could be one of those doing an agent a solid for a future move thing. Plus the guy is a legit NBA player, if not a star or prototypical Blazer

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

At 24, I have a hard time thinking this kid'so best offensive performances are not still yet to come. He has good size, good effort, go athleticism. Not a sexy pick, but if trying to maximize cap flexibility and sign two max-type players, a signing like this is a very shrewd move.

 

[Scalma]

Aminu is probably a better defender than batum lol

 

[magnifier661]

I haven't watched him enough and know it's not in the stats but what is the allure of this free agent and why are you ready to tie up a chunk of our cap for him before gauging the interest of some bigger more prominent free agents?

Sometimes it's not PPG that gives you the value. Sometimes it's how a player can cog into the machine you run.

The "good news" is more of finally reading some "interest" in coming to Portland. I'm tired of reading how x player wants to leave.

 

[BonesJones]

With Lamarcus Lillard and Monroe we have enough scoring.

we need guys to space the floor for Aldridge and Monroe in the post and for Lillard drives. Id rather start Connaugton at the 3

 

[OneLifeToLive]

we need guys to space the floor for Aldridge and Monroe in the post and for Lillard drives. Id rather start Connaugton at the 3

This is what i was thinking. In this offense, you need someone to hit the wide open shot. This dude here sounds more like Stacey Augmon who you couldn't trust to do that very thing. Great defensively and pretty good in the open floor.

 

[Scalma]

He doesn't have to start. On the second unit he would be surrounded by shooters like Leonard and McCollum.

 

[TBpup]

Aminu has been on my list as one of the more likely acquisitions this summer. If he wants to win, POR and NOP are the places he should look at. Having Neil as his first GM might give us a leg up.

 

[Schilly]

If we add Monroe and Aminu we add 2 more 25yo players... We in theory got better talent more athletic and younger.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Aminu is probably a better defender than batum lol

High motor guy, longer and smarter than TRob. Likely to be really cheap. (made under $1Mil last season) We could do worse for a back-up.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Aminu gets a lot more this season. My guess is 5-7 per year

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Portland doesn't have much of a Nigerian community so he won't sign here.

 

[TBpup]

Aminu gets a lot more this season. My guess is 5-7 per year

That sounds about right. Hyper long/athletic SF who doesn't shoot well but his shot isn't broken. He just shoots it on the way down. A good shooting coach can work with that. I like that he irritates Hardin.

 

[santeesioux]

He sounds like a similar player to Rondae, and isn't that much older, I'm in favor of it.

 

[magnifier661]

Well considering how we used to poke fun at Brewer for being absolutely horrible from the perimeter, things changed when he went to Houston. I wonder if that would change for this kid?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Well considering how we used to poke fun at Brewer for being absolutely horrible from the perimeter, things changed when he went to Houston. I wonder if that would change for this kid?

How does Aminu going to Houston help us?

 

[magnifier661]

How does Aminu going to Houston help us?

No man. Brewer went to a new team and went from a shitty shooter to one you don't leave open. That probably has more to do with the shooting coaches in Houston. We have some good shooting coaches in Portland. Could our staff change aminu into a half way decent shooter?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

No man. Brewer went to a new team and went from a shitty shooter to one you don't leave open. That probably has more to do with the shooting coaches in Houston. We have some good shooting coaches in Portland. Could our staff change aminu into a half way decent shooter?

I was kidding, FAMS!

The new baby fuckin' with your BS detector? How is the baby, anyway?

 

[HailBlazers]

Portland doesn't have much of a Nigerian community so he won't sign here.

Nigerian, Fernando Adi just scored two goals to lead the Timbers this season and best Seattle just now, but wouldn't expect you know anything about that.

 

[magnifier661]

I was kidding, FAMS!

The new baby fuckin' with your BS detector? How is the baby, anyway?

She is bomb!!!! Starting to sleep through the night now.