Andre Miller Appreciation Thread

[Nate Dogg]

Yes, I admit there are some games where his jump shots in clutch situations have been really bad and was hoping that he would pass the ball to someone else. But I give this guy grit, takes the ball to the hoop, and draws opponents to foul him when he does a pump fake. I think a lot of us that this guy has heart and wants to win, and he signed with us with a mid level deal. Anyone agree with me?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I thought this was interesting...

Along the way, Miller has adapted to fit the Blazers' almost obsessive fixation with avoiding turnovers. Always a daring point guard who once led the league in assists while not being afraid to make a mistake, Miller has tailored his game to the possession conscious Blazers.

Wednesday was the second consecutive game Miller hasn't had a turnover, extending his streak of turnover-less basketball to 92 minutes and 17 seconds. His last turnover came on an errant pass with 31 seconds left in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to Utah.

"Every team worries about turnovers, but this team stresses it more than other teams," Miller said. "So I've tried to put an emphasis on that, making simple passes and not a lot of high-risk passes like I normally do."

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/02/portland_101_toronto_87_brando.html

 

[SlyPokerDog]

It's like he's become Chocolate Blake!

 

[Nate Dogg]

Lol

Next RG sign.

Miller = Chocolate Blake!

 

[The Other Guys]

I think both LA and Miller have been doing so much for this team lately. He wasn't hot tonight, but LA has been going to the hoop more and hitting the fading jump shot when the defense gives it to him. Plus, he's been double teamed which helps get other guys open. Miller just seems like a guy who gets respect from everyone who is on the court with him. He never hesitates to go to the hole and he's probably got one of the best IQ's on the team basketball-wise. Hooray for them helping us get back in the win column. ​

 

[Nate Dogg]

Millers shot selection is horrible if its beyond the 15 -20 foot arc. I cringe when he attempts to make a 3 point shot, like he doesn't have any hops in his calves. He can be deadly driving towards the basket or doing a head fake like hes going to pass but puts the ball into the hoop. He has a lot of grit, a little more refined basketball IQ over bayless. Bayless has the 3pt shot down but still needs to learn from Miller on overall reading the court for an available player to make a cut through the middle and score.

 

[mgb]

I had just posted before the game to MB's blog that Miller is a excellent PG, but I wish he didn't shoot so many 3s. A lot of the time though players pass the ball to him with no time on the clock and he has to shoot the 3. Usually the player that pass it to him should have taken the shot.

 

[Bosco]

Agreed, he is REALLY coming around, so happy for him and the team... And yes his 3's just are one of the ugliest things you see around, always on target, but the arc is horrible.

 

[ehizzy3]

Love him in a basketball way

 

[tlongII]

In my opinion Miller is an average point guard.

 

[Nikolokolus]

In my opinion Miller is an average point guard.

In my opinion this is a below average opinion.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

In my opinion Miller is an average point guard.

In my opinion this is a below average opinion.

And in case it wasn't obvious, repped.

 

[mook]

In my opinion Miller is an average point guard.

I'd say he's a little above average starting point guard. Which doesn't sound like much, but how long has it been since Portland's had one of them?

I absolutely love having him on the team. But we've been thirsty so long that decent drinking water tastes like a fine wine. If a certain draft had gone a little differently and he were backing up Chris Paul or Deron Williams for us, I'd probably be a little less enamored.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

BTW, even JQ was tossing some Miller appreciation around this morning. He said "I get him more, now, and he's become one of my favorite guys on the team." This, after he spent two months telling anyone who would listen that Miller should/would be traded.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Miller and Howard are the unsung heros of the season.

 

[mook]

BTW--"Old Man River" is such a classic nickname for Howard. Like the Mississippi, he just keeps rolling along, year after year.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Love Dre, since DAY 1!!!! Beezy's!!!

 

[blazerboy30]

In my opinion Miller is an average point guard.

His PER of 18.2 disagrees with you.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

His PER of 18.2 disagrees with you.

Owned and Repped

 

[HailBlazers]

I declare this national DRE DAY

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Yes sirrrrr

 

[MARIS61]

Nice guy, good solid player, and a complete waste of PT which should be used developing a PG who isn't retiring in 2 years.

KP blew his chance to get value back in a trade, and now we're where we were last year, but with more injuries and fewer solutions.

It's stuffy in here, did someone just close a window?

 

[Eastoff]

I came across this gem, and figured this was as good a place as any to post it

 

[HailBlazers]

Nice guy, good solid player, and a complete waste of PT which should be used developing a PG who isn't retiring in 2 years.

Always trying to stir the pot! I'd say Miller has at least 4 years left. He is such a smart player he knows how to play hard without overworking himself. Furthermore, I think his playing time sets a precedent to whoever is trying to learn behind him. Perfect Example for a young PG to learn from

 

[Minstrel]

Miller is a very good point guard, I've liked him for quite a while. He's not a superstar and never has been, but he's consistently been a top-10 point guard, in my opinion. Now he may be just outside the top ten due to age-related decline, but he's still well above average.

I think it's very impressive that he came here with his biggest strength being pushing the ball in transition, realized how risk-averse McMillan's system is and has been successfully adapting his game to that. How many players are both willing and able to move away from their greatest strength and still be successful?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Miller is a very good point guard, I've liked him for quite a while. He's not a superstar and never has been, but he's consistently been a top-10 point guard, in my opinion. Now he may be just outside the top ten due to age-related decline, but he's still well above average.

I think it's very impressive that he came here with his biggest strength being pushing the ball in transition, realized how risk-averse McMillan's system is and has been successfully adapting his game to that. How many players are both willing and able to move away from their greatest strength and still be successful?

He just had to dig deep into his memory banks and remember what it was like to play for Rick Majerus at Utah.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Nice guy, good solid player, and a complete waste of PT which should be used developing a PG who isn't retiring in 2 years.

KP blew his chance to get value back in a trade, and now we're where we were last year, but with more injuries and fewer solutions.

It's stuffy in here, did someone just close a window?

Speaking of which......I could not help but smile at the irony as I watched JJ (a PG many blazer fans wanted gone from here) starting and playing most of the minutes over Calderon (A pG that many blazers fans felt was the missing link to a championship)

What's up with that? Was that 1 fuck up or 2 fuck ups for KP? I lose count on this board.

 

[Nate Dogg]

I didn't know he was putting up these stats lately.

News: Miller recorded 18 points and 10 assists in Wednesday's win over Toronto. He also had seven rebounds and three steals.
Spin: Miller shot better than 57-percent (8-14) from the floor. He is averaging 16.2 points, 7.2 assists, and 5.0 rebounds in the last five games.

Wow, impressive! I hope he keeps this up tonight against the Bulls.

 

[HailBlazers]

Lets go Miller Lets go

 

[ehizzy3]

lets see if he commits a turnover tonight