Article on Wesley & the Blazers

[e_blazer]

Nice read:

Need an overlooked reason for Portland’s inspiring start to a hope-filled season? Look at Matthews, the fifth-year shooting guard. If you haven’t noticed, Matthews is shooting the lights out.

Matthews is making defenses pay for their choices. Left open on the weak side, the 6-foot-5 shooting guard is beating scrambling close-outs and knocking down shot after shot, and at career levels. He’s averaging career highs in scoring average (17.3 ppg), field-goal percentage (56.8) and 3-point percentage (52.5). He’s also averaging a career-best 4.6 rpg, nearly two more a game than last season.

His effective field-goal percentage (adjusted for made 3-pointers being more valuable than 2-pointers) is an astounding 70.3 percent, second in the league among guards behind New York’s Pablo Prigioni, who plays 18 mpg compared to Matthews’ 34.0 mpg. Last season, Matthews’ eFG% was a mediocre 54.0 percent.

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/11/24/hot-matthews-huge-to-blazers-start/?ls=iref:nbahpt6c

 

[HailBlazers]

NSFESPN

*Repped

 

[Nikolokolus]

My question is, what level does Wesley regress to when he returns to Terra Firma? If it's just a slight regression, then no worries, if he really regresses then who replaces that production? Nic, Lillard, LMA?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

My question is, what level does Wesley regress to when he returns to Terra Firma? If it's just a slight regression, then no worries, if he really regresses then who replaces that production? Nic, Lillard, LMA?

The dark knight doesnt regress, the dark knight only rises.

 

[Pinwheel1]

My question is, what level does Wesley regress to when he returns to Terra Firma? If it's just a slight regression, then no worries, if he really regresses then who replaces that production? Nic, Lillard, LMA?

My take is it depends on his health. If he stays healthy then I would only think his level of play will be his shooting percentage. That of course will drop under 50%.

But I am not so sure the rest of his game will drop as long as he can physically move like he has been. He brings a shitload of energy and toughness. That should not drop...if healthy

 

[Nikolokolus]

The dark knight doesnt regress, the dark knight only rises.

Yeah ... great insight. Thanks for that.

 

[Eastoff]

The dark knight doesnt regress, the dark knight only rises.

The Dark Knight is a fictional character. Wesley Matthews is a real person. You may have a serious condition if you are having difficulty differentiating the two, and you should consult a physician.

 

[Strenuus]

The dark knight doesnt regress, the dark knight only rises.

Wow.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

I've never seen this many stiffs on one message board, do you guys not watch blazer broadcasts?

 

[Nikolokolus]

I've never seen this many stiffs on one message board, do you guys not watch blazer broadcasts?

Are you still talking?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Are you still talking?

I let my elite posting ability do the talking for me.