I think you're seeing why Olshey hasn't had any of these "vets" on the team the last couple years. Like Scalma says in theory he should be getting open looks and knocking them down. I'm guessing he shoots great in practice drills.
Have you told him
I’ll tell CJ.
The thing with 34 year old vets is they have a tendency to get into game shape as the season progresses. I'm an old guy. Yes i work out but i am only in "Work Shape when i work". Andre Miller was the same way. He felt letting his body heal during the summer was better than working hard all year long. Lebron James does this also. Difference is Tolliver is not as talented as LeBron James. Or about 3/4 of the league for that matter.
You selling tickets? Or are you and sly on the same team?
Honestly i think "This Board" is actually calling it pretty well. Most know the team is gonna have to get things together and they also all know the first two months are insane as far as schedule. a bunch have said they are hoping for .500 after 20 games. But i can tell you there are two other boards that are approaching full meltdown and if the Blazers drop the next three (Which could easily happen) i'm thinking we will have to send out search parties for the missing.
I addressed this....first half of the last game Skal was ridiculously out of position on back to back to back defensive positions..didn't get out to the 3 pt shooters...not even close...that's why Tolliver took his minutes...plus I'm sure Stotts wants to see Anthony see the ball go through the net and break a mini slump he's started with. This could be a championship year and the first 20 games are going to be awkward at times....CJ sure didn't start off shooting well.....it's a team game...whoever is on the court I'm cheering for. Personally don't like seeing angst early on but that's just how I roll.
First two games of the season in a new system with new teammates I'd say it's a stretch to start looking at per and stat lines....20 games in, I think you have something to look at...chemistry will change everything....Gerald Henderson got the same treatment first 2o games with the team and he was a floor leader and great going into the break. Why boo anybody at this point? I don't see the value in that at all.
I also support the blind Blazer fans....and used the qualifier that it's my opinion and just personally how I feel about what I think is way too premature pessimism. Same happened to Gerald Henderson, Jake Layman and lots of other Blazer players....two seasons ago folks were saying Layman didn't belong in the NBA.....Skal said Tolliver was his mentor and Hassan said Tolliver knows how to find him....teammates say he's vocal on the floor like Henderson was.....I'm sure Tolliver is trying to gel....hasn't had a good game yet...my point is, that is going to happen...we had a bunch of guys having bad games our first loss...CJ had a long brick fest...we have to hide Simmons on defense and he didn't shoot well first game...had a good second game shooting. It's never going to be immediate gratification this early part of the season...teams we play are going to have rosters nobody has faced before...it's going to be a dogfight in the west
I watched the game...and I will post what I saw.....Tolliver had one turnover with a bounce pass...he telegraphed it...I noticed that. Saying Stotts pulled Skal because he was leaving the 3pt shooter at the key wide open over and over is not microanalyzing Skal….I like Skal….it's coaching..Stotts was pissed...he yanked him. That's not my job. Skal came back in later and played really well....the talk on the sidelines by Stotts apparently worked...Skal is way more talented than Tolliver but Tolliver can contribute and help us win games....I've given Skal a green light and I think Tolliver should have one as well 2 games in
don't understand this post....I just DID post it
You must own the BIGGEST cell phone on earth!
We'll probably get to do it again in 7 years, when Butters comes back....
Oh Boy i sure do love stats!
TOLLIES FOLLIES
